Arthit was back at the hospital the next day.He had driven there directly from home that morning as Uncle Philip had not left until late last night.

The minute he had arrived he had sought out Tew and enquired about the practice session. Tew said that Kong had practised for about 4 hours and then they had dropped him off at his dorm safe and sound..

Arthit had nodded and gone to his allotted duty station wondering if he should text him and ask if he's ok..but then rejected the idea thinking it would make him look like he was desperate.

And so he had to endure the full day missing Kong..He couldn't wait for 4 o clock to come..He was posted at the opthalmology department today and there were not many patients, so he felt that the universe had conspired against him to make him suffer every minute by not even providing the distraction of work..

By lunch Arthit was so irritable that he started snapping at even the smallest thing. Tay who had come to have lunch with them looked at the others as though asking what was wrong..

" Dinner with Namtarn and not seeing Kong for the past 24 hours" whispered Knot softly so that only Tay could hear..

Tay had to bite his lips to hold his laughter letting out a snort in the process and Arthit glared at him.

"So what's the deal with Namtarn?"asked Prem quietly.

"She's back for good. I swear she's gonna get it from me some day. That girl doesn't know the meaning of 'No' though i have said it to her like a million times."Arthit growled stabbing at the chicken in his plate with pure vengeance as though it was Namtarn herself.

"So what are u gonna do? " asked Bright trying not to giggle. "If she finds Kong and recognises him she might try to harm him again " he said seriously this time..

Arthit dropped his fork and pushed his hair back, raking his fingers in..."Then I ll just have to make sure she doesn't find him."

"Do you have a plan?" Prem asked.

Arthit shook his head in the negative. He hadn't thought of the fact that Namtarn would harm Kong till now.

"Don't worry Arthit we ll figure it out. We won't let her harm him. Even if we have to drag him with us everywhere we ll keep him safe don't worry " Tew said looking at the worry in his friend's eyes.

"Why don't you call in sick and go meet him? U won't survive the afternoon in your present state."Tay suggested. He could see Arthit's state of mind and suggested the best way to calm him down, all this talk was stressing him out further..

Arthit hesitated for a second and then dropped his fork decisively. "I think thats what I ll do. I can't take it any longer, I am too stressed out I might make a wrong diagnosis if I stay on..see you guys later"he said and left taking his coat and steth from the chair.

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When the doorbell rang Kong was surprised. Who could it be at this time of the day?? Rome's class would not be over for another three hours.

He peeked through the peephole and was shocked..He pulled open the door "P'Arthit?? Wats wrong?"

"Is it so obvious that something s wrong nong?"

"So something is wrong then?"

"When did I say that?"Arthit asked coming in and dropping onto the couch.

"Oh come on P'Arthit, quit the games.Is everything alright at home?"

"Yes, all are fine. We had dinner together just yesterday remember"

"Then why are you here at this time of the day? Don't you have to be at the hospital right now?"Kong frowned.

"Yes, but I called in sick."

"You are sick?" Kong's expression turned worried and he came closer and put his hand on Arthit's forehead,it felt normal, he even tested it with his own temperature.

"You don't seem to have a fever. Is your stomach upset or something?" He asked and was about to touch his tummy when Arthit caught his hand and pulled him onto his lap.

"P'Arthit!!!"

"What??"

"Let me up.How are you sick?" Kong asked exasperated with this childish behaviour of his P'.

"No, I missed you for 24 hours so I am not letting you go now." He said and burried his nose in Kong's neck inhaling his scent and immediately feeling his headache disappear.

Kong was shocked..He was happy but Shocked.."Wat do you mean P'Arthit?"

"I meant wat I said Kong. I missed you a lot and it was driving me so mad that Tay asked me to call in sick. Best advice he's given me ever. I feel better already.."

Kong slowly tried to loosen his grip to get up from his lap. But Arthit wouldn't let him. "Stay please Kong." He pleaded.

"P'Arthit this is not right."said Kong wanting to stay and comfort him, yet knowing that he couldn't turn back if he gave in now.

"But it feels so right nong. Please stay" Arthit almost begged putting on his best puppy eyes and looking as though he was about to cry.

"Ok...but only for today..I don't want you skipping classes or duty again" he said sternly..

"Ok . Sir!" Said Arthit with a mock salute, making Kong laugh..he then pulled him down to sit on the couch and laid down by keeping his head on Kong's lap..

"So what's bothering you P'Arthit? If you wish you can share it with me. I ll keep your secrets safe" Kong asked with a mischievous gleam in his eyes, smiling.

"Nothing, just this and that. I really missed you Kong." This was the third time he said it since coming in. Kong didn't know wat to make of it..

"Why did you miss me P'. Weren't you happy to go home yesterday?" He asked lightly running his fingers through Arthit's hair relaxing him..

"No I wasn't. It only gave me a headache and I missed our practice routine which was helping me to relax everyday." Arthit replied with closed eyes feeling sleep trying to overtake him as Kong's fingers moved through his hair massaging away his worries.."if you keep doing tat I may fall asleep right here you know".

"If you're sleepy u can sleep P'. I ll wake you up on time for practice"Kong said.

Arthit nodded and started to relax, he was asleep the next second. Kong was surprised by how soon he had slept. Was he so tired? Why didn't he take better care of himself? He thought as he took up the book and continued reading quietly..

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It was 5 p.m when they arrived at Arthit's apartment for practice. An hour later than usual. All because Kong had been stubborn not to wake Arthit and let him sleep on.

Arthit had scolded him for not waking him up on time. Kong had only given him a look and asked Arthit what he would have done if it was Kong who was sleeping and Arthit had no answer for it.So he had just shut up while Kong changed and they left for his place.

As soon as they arrived Arthit got to work putting on the record and leading Kong to dance.

"So Tew told me you practiced for 4 hours yesterday. Did you work with Baifern or Prae?"

"Neither P'."

"So what did you do for 4 hours?" Arthit frowned.

" I practiced for the talent I was going to perform P'".

"So wat are you going to perform?"

Now it was Kong who teased his P'. With a devilish grin, he leaned over to his ears and whispered  "Surprise P'."

Causing Arthit to stutter and cough..Kong laughed at his reaction..

As Arthit was about to get back with a nasty retort his phone started ringing..

So he just went to pick it up. He frowned seeing the unknown caller i.d. "Hello"

" P'Kit, I am at your apartment. Can you buzz me in? The security said you just came home. " Namtarn said.

"I am busy Namtarn. I can't meet you now." Said Arthit angry that she had come without informing him..

"Ooh is it because you have someone with you..come on I won't disturb you..if you don't let me in I promise to stay right here holding a placard with ur name so everyone can see." She said trying to get him to let her in..

" U are testing me Namtarn, and I am warning you, you ll face the retribution. You haven't seen my anger yet so don't complain I didn't warn you." He growled..

Kong had gone cold when Arthit had said the name Namtarn. She was here.. calm down Kong she doesn't know you.. she won't recognize you..its ok you can get through this. Don't panic or P'Arthit ll suspect something. Act natural, deep breath, deep breath. He chanted to calm himself...

"Kong.."Arthit called his name reluctantly..not knowing wat to say.

"It's ok P'.. I understand i ll leave" he said turning to go.

"No "Arthit caught his arm." You can't leave now. She's waiting down and this s the only elevator so she ll see u either way. And she ll guess that you were my guest. I dont want that. Can you stay locked up in my room Kong? Please?"

Kong looked up at Arthit and was about to protest thinking of wat would happen if she chose to look into his room..

"I will not let her in so just stay. I promise she ll leave soon." He said pulling Kong holding his bag up the stairs with him."just don't make a noise k. Whatever u hear, whatever happens don't make a sound. I am locking the room from outside so don't worry no one can open it." And with that he gave him a quick peck on his cheeks, mumbling a thank you and closed the door.