Maprang date was not really going well with kongpob today. He was unusually quiet and he was definitely mentally somewhere else.

She came to know about oak from him and also Arthit.

" Did he behave again rudely Kongpob? Can he really play the drums you really seem upset..."

It was the weekend, the performance is in two more days kongpob was having late lunch with her . He was brought to the night before in his thoughts. Hmm...How did Arthit behave ???

" Where do you keep your drum set I need to go back soon " was his first word after coming in .

No hello hi ,standing awkwardly at doorstep  in oversized black hoodie and equally baggy pants thick glasses he looked nerdier and shabbier if possible.

Kongpob and knot both looked at each other and sighed.

" This way " it was Tew who spoke.

" Can you really play ..nerdy boy ..have you ever played in front of anyone or audience or with music " Bright had to open his mouth .

"You can see yourself.. retard boy.. I came here to show that only right?" Arthit glared.

" Calm down we are all tensed. Bright is just asking." Kong tried to ease the situation a little though he had to agree this questions were sensible though not in the tone that Bright used .

"Just get it over with . I want to go back"

Tew meanwhile had already opened the music room.

" Come this way Arthit" this time it was Knot and he fucking smiled at Arthit. The project given on plate must have really melted him I guess . Kongpob couldn't help but think.

But more surprise was waiting. Arthit smiled back to knot. A dimpled smile and followed him.

Kongpob Tew and rest of the gang followed silently behind. Tootah was nudging bright and em was giving eye rolls to kongpob while following. It was a sight to see.

"Bright sing a para.. Arthit listen to the jam . The notes are here .. you can follow suit whenever you are ready." Kong spoke ultimately after entering the music room.

He couldn't help not notice how Arthit s eyes gleamed behind the glasses seeing the drum sets .  How his hands played with the drumstick s like itching to just start.

Arthit played well will be an understatement . He just changed into a complete different person while playing. He just  kept his eyes closed and let his drums do all the talking for him. He didn't need cue,  he didn't need practice, he was natural.

But the moment bright and tootahs last note ended. He got up .

" Knot Monday I will come before the jam backstage . " And he left.

No bye no goodnight . He just left before anyone could say anything to him.

Kongpob was brought back from his reminiscing about last night when maprang cleared her throat.

" No Arthit was okay . He can play well. Sorry dear it was so late yesterday I am still kind of sleepy, will you mind if we call it a day today? I promise will make it up to you ."

" Hey it's ok . I know you have lot on your mind . It's not easy to take favour from Arthit rojanapat... Did he come on broom? Harry Potter style?"

" Lol no, well let me drop you to your dorm".

Kongpob apartment today was empty . All the guys left before lunch today to their respective dorms. They all were too overwhelmed yesterday to have a proper talk and will meet each other evening time for another session. Kongpob didn't know why was he fretting about a certain evening call.

Seeing Arhits attitude yesterday he knew it will require some convincing on his part again to make him join for another jam . But closing his eyes he can still listen to the  drumbeats playing in his ears , his pale skinny fingers a contrast to the dark wooden drum sticks. Eyes closed in the big hoodie totally lost with the music Arthit seemed almost ..Human.!!?

Knot was given the job to call this time. Arthit didn't pick up. They started their own practice after 10 calls unanswered from various phones including Kongpobs and Tews.

" He is a jerk" tootah oviously

" He is nerdy jerk drummer dear .. don't forget the honorifics."this from Bright

" Pale skin ghost. Add that too" oak from couch chips and cast hand .

" Someone is jealous." Chips thrown to heads of bright from the working movable hand.

"Practice boys ." Knot

" Kongpob misses him too much." Smack on head this time from Em to bright and a glare from kongpob.

" thanks to certain someone's childish ways we are in this situation." Tew interjected .

The bell rang . Knot got up to open.

" I cannot come Everytime you people call." Arthit entered.

He is in his yesterday's clothes almost I guess his hoodie today is dark blue .

" What you morons looking at ? Wanna practice or I am leaving?"

" Who did you call morons " tootah was ready to fight again recovering quite fast from the initial shock waves of earthquake rojanapat.

" Hey calm down" knot .

" Yea let's practice all brats to their respective positions pls " bright opened his mouth.

Arthit glared but picked up the drumsticks almost caressing them .

" This one is a slow song at first picks up pace with rap part then the drums come in "  Kong tried to explain their second song .

" You are performing two?" Arthit asked

This is the second time their eyes meet and kongpob again noticed the black orbs behind  the thick glasses. They were in such a contrast to his pale skin . Kongpob couldn't help but stare.

Em cleared his throat breaking the thick tension in the air.

" Yes two "answering his question " we always perform two . Generally we will get a special request at the end to perform out of competition.

" This is one of the popular numbers, it gets requested often " knot helped the conversation this time .

Arthit visibly tensed.

" I cannot stay back so long . I will play for the competition song . But not for the request song and all,  whatever bullshit you guys get"

"Hey mind your language . Our songs are not bullshit ." Bright spoke up.

" Whatever I told you I will help for the competition,I would. But not for the second song."

" Arthit , we are really thankful you agreed to help , but if you are part of this band you have to stay back for the second song too. You just cannot leave the stage when or if the request numbers come up. Even faculties are present there. " Kong tried to explain calmly though he was seething inside.

" Just sing something which doesnot require drums . You have  slow numbers right . Sing night sky or something." Arthit after saying blushed .

!!!blushed!!! And he knows our romantic song name.??!! Who is this guy??? 

::;;;A/n:::: thank you for reading and giving this story a chance let me know how are you liking the pace ..all suggestions welcome. Pls pls comment I will try to answer all without giving spoilers .. "::::::