Kongpop stepped close to his teachers bed before examine his health, he make sure he don't keep eye contact with the elder.

However, the elder forced him to do so by taking his hand in his hold.

"Kongpop is anything bothering you?"

The younger shakes his head chewing his lips hard.

"Are you sick?"

The younger shakes his head once again. The elder studies Kongpop keenly, his special student Kongpop don't know how to lie, or that's what he thought, from the day he met him he never seen him being dishonest.

That's the quality which made him keep kong close and taught him his skills. His eyes speaks with his action, but currently its wavering from him, his student is scared and anxious for some reason.

The elder can feel it which the younger also knows otherwise why would he avoid him.

"If anything, will you tell me in future?" The elder asked decided to give time to his student who is nothing but a sagicous man and take care of himself well.

Kongpop nodded his head and pulled his hand from the elder before continuing his treatment. He wanted to tell the truth, since the elder is a good man and will sure help him but the promise Arthit made him do is stopping him.

He should have walked away from Arthit after the latter requested him to do a favour but he stands still and even promised him he will keep it as a secret.

Remind him why the hell he is hiding inside the palace for 3 damn years without going out in the first place?!! Yet he agreed, damn agreed to step out of the palace and reach long distance.

He sighed and walks to the prison while thinking how will he reach the place without exposing his face to the outside people, he doesn't want anyone from his family side to recognise and drag him back to his land.

He kept his face emotionless and nods at the guard to open Arthit cell. He placed his bag down at the unshaped stone bench at the corner and took the necessary herbs.

He turned to get startled by Arthit whose presence close to his face. The latter took a step back after noticing his posture.

Kongpop noticed the absence of the guard through his corner of the eyes.

"Did you done the job?" Arthit whisper ask with an impatience look. Kong shook his head as an answer before slowly moving the dirt color sleeves little up to apply the herbs on the forearm.

"Why? It's been three days!! Why can't you do it? Just give it back to me I will make it done in another way!" Arthit said in his cold voice.

Kong face didn't show any emotions, he is busy in applying the herbs on the bruise which is getting better.

"Is this why people say, don't judge a book by its cover, your face doesn't have a tiny bit of selfish attitude, yet.... you are," Kongpop started and saw Arthit flinch at his words.

He ignored it and bend down to examine his ankle for the wound. "It's been close to three Year's since I stepped out of the palace, if I do it now, many curious eyes will be on me, so I have to careful, this is not an easy job, if I get caught for helping a prisoner, I may not only retire from the job but also from the life," Kong explained his situation in his calm voice but Arthit felt hurt and stepped back.

"I... am sorry... you don't need to do that..." Arthit said and turned to his other side giving his back to Kongpop.

"I placed the herbs on the side, your wounds don't need close examination anymore, so you can apply it twice a day, take care...... Arthit!" Kongpop said and walked out of the cell before Arthit reply to him.

Four days passed, kong didn't visit the prison, even if he has to, he asked Tew to do it, since he knows he couldn't walk out of it without checking on Arthit which will lead him to make a conversation.

Two nights before he walks of the palace for the first time in years, and did the task Arthit asked him to do. He is aware he should not help a prisoner but he has high hope that whatever help he did for Arthit won't bring a harm to an innocent so he trust his gut and done it.

He was fine at first day but afterwards he miss him, he miss seeing him, he wanted to see the dark eyes and make it stare at him, at him only, that is so alien.

He likes the trust dancing on the beautiful face whenever he visit him. He snapped out of his thoughts when a guest knocked his room.

He furrows at the guest since it's unusual for him to visit his room, they usually hang out at the pine tree by the palace lake.

"I need a stretch!"

"I almost thought you made up of rock!"

Wad scoffed at the healer remarks, who is also his friend.

"What? You can't blame me! You never once come for a med thou!"

"Being a solider doesn't mean you have to visit a doctor," Wad mocked.

"Affirmative," Kong chuckled and started treating his friend who was observing his friend place keenly.

"No one is outside and no one will enter the territory if that's what your concern is"

"Are you sure?" He questioned roaming his eyes around.

Kong give his suspicious look before reassuring him, "Tew is making herbal drink so it's locked for outsiders."

Wad nods and went close to his friend, " Kongpop... I seen something which may lead to truth, can you help me?"

"Enlighten me.. "

"Today we were fighting with a wolf speed Bear with long paws,"

"Hmmm.." Kong listened and responded while treating the cut.

"This creature was not a new one kong... I mean... the Bear.... it has a scar on his hand..."

Kongpop stopped for a minute and concentrated on the words to understand the situation.

"We thought these creatures are coming from some supernatural realm... we are trying all possible ways to find the gate and close it.. But the witches and wizards were failed to find one.. I think there was none from the start... maybe it was not what we assumed..."

Wad went more close and start to speak softly not wanting anyone to hear them even by mistake.

"I seen this Bear years back... it was so small that time, one of my team member saved it from the crocodile, that scar was treated by us so i know it by heart... and i clearly remember he was just a Bear.. with it's natural features so how and where he got this power.."

"You are beleving it was intrude to it?" kong asked to Wad who continued,

"or maybe any virus caused them to change into this?" Wad questioned which make Kong more unsure.

"I will examine it if you bring a blood sample of that bear," Kong promised for Wad to get happy and sweared to bring it in next 2 days.

"Kongpop!!!!" Tew yelled while entering inside his fellow worker portion.

"Can you do me a favour?" He asked with a pleading look.

The said healer raised his eyebrows and waited for the request.

"A guard informed me that there is a prisoner who got hurt and need immediate med, can you go instead of me?"

Kong emotion went motionless he abruptly stood from his place leaving Wad stunned.

"I will go," Kong told and quickly packed his med bag.

Tew walks away with a grateful words while Wad moves close to kong and suggested him to not go and send someone else since they need to discuss about the situation.

Kong shake his head firmly and asked Wad to visit him at moon light. Wad furrows with the healer behaviour but didn't question, although they are friends their relationship has boundaries, they never questioned each other personally so he walks away too.

Kongpop strides faster and reached the dungent in 5 minutes. A guard opened it for him to rush straight to Arthit cell but got stopped by a guard who was sitting on a stone bench outside the cage with a scratch on the leg.

Kong released a glad sigh before moving to the person and enquires about his injuries. He treated the person while the in charge of the jail walks to them.

"You don't need to scare us for this simple wound," Kong suggested.

"I am sorry sir.... but.... but..."

Kong turned to him when the latter stutter a lot with a hesitated reaction.

"There is someone else.... who... got hurt.." The guard reaction didn't sit well with Kongpop but he waited patiently till the guard leads the way to Arthit cell.

His heart thudded rapidly he took a deep breath to release it for few minutes until he saw a terrible state of Arthit who was on the floor with blooded dirty cloth.

"Arthit!!!"

"What happened?!!" Kong roared for the guard to took few steps back in tremble.

"Sir.... sir..."

"What is it?!!" Kong demanded trying to analyse the situation.

"He has still 2 months for punishment right? Then how did this happen-end.." Kong cracked at the end... he feels confused with his saddening emotions which usually he can control it well.

"I am really sorry sir...... but it was... it was... the Prince so I couldn't stop..." the guard replied in his helpless voice.

Kongpop went more anger, he decided to march to the king and demand a explain but Arthit painful cough stopped him.

"When I bring this to King I want you to be the witness!" Kong states making the guard goes pale at dread over the wrath of Prince.

"Sir please... I can't..."

"Come help me to lift him and bring a bucket of water," kong ordered and tried to make Arthit lean on the stone cot.

Kong eyes became teary when Arthit stopped his hand by holding it tight from opening his dirty clothes which is barely covering his cut marks, that too in his unconscious state.

"Arthit.... leave it... I have to treat you," kong whispered patting the latter arms with his free hand.

Arthit released a pained moan, "I swear I will stop the pain... please trust me.." Kong feels happy that Arthit freed his hand, he hurriedly removed the top first and examined the cuts on the feather soft skin.

Kong wrapped his things in his bag and glanced the cot where Arthit is in his deep sleep by the herbs.

Kongpop hesitated but went and removed the latter blocks from his forehead and caressed it there. It's been so long since he did this kind of things for someone.

He feels so calm and free of negative energy whenever he is with Arthit. He doesn't want to acknowledge it thou. Still he has no heart to reject after all he knows the meaning of his feelings and where it will lead him to.

Arthit released another painful grunt in the sleep and moved his hand to bump with kong's hand which the latter was retrieving back.

Arthit clutched it tight and kept close to his neck. Kong stilled, he was frightened to take it back since it might disturb the latter.

He sat down for few minutes before slowly taken it back and walks away. At the night he was staring his palm for long before nervously sniff it to giggle wide.

He likes the fact that it smells Arthit but he stopped his happiness and went back to sleep hoping what he has for the other person should not be his bond since he is not ready for any relationship.

Three days passed he went in and out of the prison to do dressing and give meds to Arthit who most of the time was fuzzy.

Today when he stepped inside the cell he was welcomed by Arthit who stood and bows his head at him with a whisper.

"Thank you..."

"I thought you will say sorry?"

"I will.... thank you for treating me... even though you shouldn't..."

"Why?"

"You know why?.... I betrayed-.." Arthit didn't finish since it's not the truth but he is not ready to relieve that to anyone till he has the evidence to prove his innocence.

"I have no idea what you are presume?" Kongpop told and unpacked his herbs and started mixing it in a plate.

"I am sorry.... I was rude to you that night... you don't need to post that letter anymore... I will take care of it" Arthit whispered keeping his eyes on the floor.

Kongpop stepped little close to Arthit and slowly held his wrist before moving up and removing his upper garments, Arthit didn't stopped it like before, after all, for the past three days he was almost naked in front of this man so what's the use.

Kongpop applied the herbs with feathers and blows on it, Arthit shivered and try to touch the place to get rid of the itch but Kongpop shoos it away before rub it with the feather for few more seconds as a relief.

"I kept the letter where you asked me to delivery, but I am not sure whether the person you wanted taken it or not," Kongpop whispered while applying the herb oil.

"Thank you...."

"Hmm..."

Arthit leaned his body unconsciously towards kong because of the comfort he is heading from his meds. Both of their scents mixed and invade each other noses despite the herbal oil odour.

Kongpop knows Arthit is a one of the flower of their kingdom so he carry the sweet odour which is powerful and seductive so there is no surprise he is craving for it more.

On the other hand, Arthit find himself liking the healers presence with his unique scent, it's first time he wants to sniff and hug someone so he tilted more.

Kongpop took a step back to keep his sanity at control before he do a inappropriate things. Arthit joined his  lips with dishearten expression. He doesn't like the distance between them but who he is kidding?! He is not someone who anyone yearn for it anymore.

"I didn't..... -..." Arthit started wanting to clear everything to kong and get a support from him but stopped after contemplating for long.

"It's fine you don't need to say anything to me.... I am not the person who you should trust.." Kongpop whispered with a serious expression.

Arthit should take Kongpop advise, a wishful person would do that but Arthit heart doesn't want to, despite the person telling to not put his trust on him he wants to depend on the healer more.

"Won't you ask me any questions? Aren't you curious about why I am here?" Arthit questioned and stretch his arms when Kongpop put back his upper garments and asked him lay on the cot on his stomach.

"No"

A simple answer which hurts Arthit but feels happy that he doesn't need to open up anything if in case the latter might ask.

"How long you have been a healer here? I never seen yo—... ahh... ouch...." Arthit yelled at the pain.

"Shhh...." Kongpop silenced him before continuing his work on the scars at the calf area.

"It's been 5 years..... I seen you first time at your engagement party.." Kongpop answered after a minute.

"You were there?" Arthit asked with a surprise turned his head which was on his crossed arms to kong side.

Kongpop just nodded his head before blowing the area where he applied the stinging herbs.

"I didn't notice you..."

"How would you? Your sparkling eyes were on the prince the whole night," Kong told without able to hold it back.

Arthit went stiffened before releasing a bitter chuckle and a hum.

"I was an idiot to not notice you.."

Kongpop couldn't take the sadness oozing out of the flower man so he tried to distract him with a compliment.

"But that night you were gorgeous"

Arthit instantly went shy and blushing.

"maybe but not anymore?" He murmured towards kong who chuckled before praising the latter beauty more and that's how they started to share the words, opinions and things, everything flows easily between them.

They started to share a smile and closed the distance, soon they find themselves in bonding which they named as friendship but it is?

"Kongpop.... you are distracting again!" Wad sneered angrily.

"Sorry," Kongpop rubbed his non itching hair. It's been 2 days since he visit the prison, he feels lonely all of a sudden.

He wants to visit but his work is already done. He can't visit it unless the anyone  goes sick.

"I never seen you like this.."

"Like what?"

"Like a child who is about to cry for the lost candy!"

"Wad!" Kongpop hissed before going back to his job.

.........

"Wad I know how serious the situation is, I am not playing around, just give me 2 more days I will test the sample and let you know.." Kongpop assures after a little silence. Wad just nod his head with a resigned sigh.

"Hey Kongpop, there was a prison call so I am goin-.."

"I will go.... you take care of our master.." Kong interrupted before pushing the two adult out of his room and lock his personal space and spirit away leaving the dumbfounds adults to wonder about his change of attitude.

Kongpop heart was loud, he doesn't ask Tew the reason of the visit so he is little worried that maybe Arthit might have hurt by the prince again.

With the anxious he stepped inside and lead by the guard to Arthit cell which made his anxious grow high.

He rushed to the figure who is laying on the cot showing his back.

"Arthit?!! What happened?" Kongpop asked looking for new scars or checking the temperature.

Arthit waits until the guards leaves the perimeter and moves to the sitting position. He fidgeting with his thin blanket since he doesn't know how to divulge about his shameless lie.

"If you don't tell me I can't trea-.."

"I lied... I am alright.... I just... I just... I wanted to se-..."

Kongpop stilled for a moment before releasing a long sigh.

Arthit got frightened and sad that his action annoyed the healer.

"I am sorr-.."

"So it was two side.." Kong whispered before taking his place next to Arthit who batted his eyelashes innocently in confusing..

"I was weirdly calm and happy with your presence... My heart find you comforting and sweet so I felt lonely for the past days... it might seem more weird since we doesn't know each other that much but..... I miss you..." Kong confessed rubbing his palm on his face hiding his blush.

"I too... I feels no dread when you are next to me.... I miss you... can you stay with me for some time?" Arthit asked resembling a tomato.

Both shared a long eye stare before breaking into a smile which sealed their together time forever.

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Sorry for the late update. Hope you likes it... two more chapters to go..