Arthit

One week has passed since his birthday, since the day Kong became his boyfriend, his lover .

Not much has changed, they still bicker, Kong still spend little time in their room or with him. But whenever Kong is with Arthit it feels like Arthit is the only person that exists, every other thing fades. It's like they teleport to their own world . Arthit feels so special, he feels like if he would have known Kong is such amazing boyfriend he would have proposed him long time ago.

Arthit is a touchy feely person, a social butterfly, he needs hugs, laugh and compliments on daily basis to assure himself, to feel loved, and in this one week of time he has got high on all of that. Kong even let him slip in his bed, though he isn't a fan of cuddling, and their bed being small doesn't help at all. Secretly Arthit  is glad that bed is small, it provides him excuse use Kongpob's arm as his pillow.

Talking about Kong, he looked stressed these days. He again has exams in five weeks, five weeks is long time for a normal student but not  for  Kong . Kong needs to maintain his first rank in class, for scholarship and for his own sanity. Arthit knows how much value Kong puts in his study.

He already has each second of upcoming five weeks planned. Arthit is a bit sad because there is next  to no slot for night chats on rooftop or for making out in Kong's timetable. Kong being a stickler for discipline, there is no way he would sneak in even few minutes of  time for such frivolities in his timetable.

Arthit should make a timetable too, because he too has exam that too in just two weeks time. But every time he makes a timetable he can never follow it. He isn't a schedule type of guy. Spontaneity suits him much better. Kongpob-

" Kongpob - " someone said , Arthit was instantly jerked out of his musing, he turned his neck to window so fast it's a miracle it didn't break, glow of hope on his face instantly faded seeing there was no one entering through the window.

He got  tricked! Again!

Damn, his friends!

It has become running joke between them to call Kongpob's name out of the blue whenever they are alone. And hearing Kongpob's name he turns his eyes  towards  Kong's regular entrance way, every single time!  Arthit should have learned his lesson, but gets lured by this bait again and again.

He could listen Bright giggling at his misery, Prem snorting. Toota has his head down, he was still, but slight shaking of his shoulders gave him away. Only person not laughing at him was Knot who had his nose planted in notes.

Arthit glared at his traitor friends,it didn't deter them at all. Instead their quite laughter  got loud.

Knot raised his head hearing their laughter, he shook his head helplessly at the sight of  his friends laughing and Arthit shooting daggers at them with his eyes 

" Were you again in your dreamland Ai Oon? You can't keep thinking about Kongpob all the time. This assignment is not going to do itself. Besides exams are in two weeks. We still have  shitload of notes to revise." Knot reminded.

If Arthit agrees that he was spaced out , he will be teased mercilessly , not even Knot will spare him. He defended himself in high pitch
" What are you even saying about? I am doing assignment with full concentration ? "

" Really ?" Knot grabbed his assignment which had  a heart drawn on borders " It looks more like you are writing love letter to Proff. Thorat." Knot crumpled the paper and threw it in the dustbin. " At this rate , you will not be even in top ten Ai Oon " Knot said exasperated.

Prem snorted " Arthit, chill dude.  you are behaving like a teenager who got his first faen ( boyfriend ) . Get Kongpob out of your head. "

" But he is my first faen "

Arthit realised what words did he spurt after hearing his friends laughter getting louder , even Knot laughed!

Arthit glared at Knot. Traitor ! Who says he is most mature one of the group?.

Knot sighed seeing Arthit glare at him, his eyes shimmered with hurt
" He's also accelerated programme student Ai Arthit, which means academics is important to him. He's going to dump your ass if you fail. And I won't even blame him, it will be your own fault. "

" That's just too much Ai Knot. Nothing like that will happen Arthit " Toota tried to Sooth him.

" Ai Knot has point , Kong told you to choose love when you were sad over that girl, didn't he ? " Prem backing up Knot made Arthit more unsure.

Toota had to defend his point. " Not every one is brain person like you Ai knot, only 1% of the population are like you. Usually people are front or back person. Arthit's profile is great in both respect " Toota patted Arthit's back.

Arthit scrunched his nose in disgust " Ai Toot did you just check me out ? "

" No. Then I would have said you have great ass, which I didn't say. Be greatful, I am only one on your side. " Toota replied haughitly.

" Thank you. You are making me feel so confident ! " Arthit deadpanned.

" Please dont- " Knot's words were cut off by Bright

Looking up from his mobile , Bright suddenly announced " Ai Arthit is doomed.  Kongpob is one of 1%,  He's sapiosexual.  It's first thing he has  written in his intro on facebook. " Bright hit the last nail.

Toota glared at Bright " Arthit nothing like that will happen, you just concentrate on your study.  "

Toota too was telling him to concentrate on his study. Does this mean he too was convinced somewhere that Kong will dump him if he didn't keep his track record of first rank. Seeing cogwheels of his brain turning, Knot placed a hand over his shoulder

" Arthit, see I didn't say that to scare you, but Kong is someone who keeps leaping towards success, if you lag behind you will be left in past. I understand it's new and all but you will have to concentrate. Kong  wouldn't want you to ignore your studies because of him"

Knot was right, absolutely right. Arthit should feel better, he should feel inspired and study with new vigor. He felt a bit inspired and determined to keep his rank and academic record pristine.

But with awakening of  small spark of inspiration in his chest, boulder of
an unknown fear sunk deep in his stomach. Would he be able to keep up with Kong?  Kong sure is way ahead of him. He will get second bachelor's degree in less than six months and Arthit wouldn't be completing even one.

He is good looking, braniac,quick witted and funny when he want to be. He knows economics, programming, Business studies . Arthit had nothing on him, there wasn't an area he had an upper hand  compared to Kong.

With every thought and reasoning  his chest felt heavy, pain clutched his heart. Will Kong really leave his hand to run forward if he lags behind? Is it just a passing fling? Did he confessed too fast ? Should he have waited till end of college year ? or may be Arthit should have confessed after bagging job in a reputed company. But someone would have snagged him by then!

Knot hit his shoulder with his notes rolled in to a cylinder " You are trapped in Kong once again, complete your assignment "

Wordlessly Arthit started to scribble words that were making only half sense in his head.
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Kongpob

As his daily routine, Kong woke up at five , freshen up,  did 15 minutes exercise and showered to get ready for his 6:30 AM job. He tutors students two hours in morning and one hour in evening. He need these jobs to bear his own expenses, it is convenient too since he didn't need to put much time and earned more than he would at any other part time job. Tutoring also helps him to revise his concepts, it's win win from all angles.

Kong kissed Arthit's forehead lightly before leaving for Wisit's ( his student ) house. He was beaming through whole walk, feeling of love definitely is beautiful , though he is scared too but love is being more dominant than fear these days.

He reached Wisit's house after half an hour of walk and they fell in to daily routine of discussing concepts and solving questions . Wisit is a exceptionally gifted in physics and maths but he sucks in chemistry. As in he is utterly hopeless. That's why Kong is tutoring him.
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Kongpob smiled looking at the picture of sleeping Arthit on his mobile screen, he looks like a baby- innocent, naive , beautiful, alluring - Kong can go on hours and hours to praise Arthit with all the adjectives known to him still it wouldn't be enough.

Every time he sees Arthit , his chest swells with happiness - delight of being blessed by such understanding, playful, gentle, caring and funny boyfriend. Kong scrunched his nose when his brain associated Arthit with the word boyfriend. He thinks life partner is more suited word when it comes to Arthit. Though it's too early to be so sure but from his side it isn't an experiment or just passing fling. He had jumped in love with both his eyes open and with a vow that he will put all the efforts it takes to cherish and sustain a relationship.

He swiped his thumb to right on the screen, next photo that appeared shocked him. Arthit was kissing his cheek and he was asleep! When did Arthit take that photo? How didn't he know? ' you were asleep duh! ' his brain chided him.

" He's handsome " someone said.

" Huh ? " Kong got startled.

" Your boyfriend , he's handsome " said his student Nong wisit whom he gives private lessons for entrance exam. Kong remembered he was still tutoring !

He had given a problem to Wisit to solve and in the meantime he thought to check his schedule for the day, which led to somehow scrolling through his gallery and landing on Arthit's picture which he took secretly... Him spacing out is being a regular occurrence since last week , he should pay attention and may be and Keep Arthit in the back of his mind for some time.

" Will you take me to meet him? " Wisit asked, hope shining in his eyes.

Kong looked at him skeptically
" Why ? "

" I want to meet the guy who can bring a smile on your stoic ass face " Wisit promptly replied.

Kong flicked his head " You are cursing at your teacher, didn't they teach you anything at school? "

Wisit just chuckled and shot a quick retort     " staring at your boyfriend's face in the middle of the lesson, is that what they teach you at University? "

" Just study you brat. It was just one time! It won't happen again "

Wisit has been schooled out of Thailand until last year, he wasnt introduced to Phi - Nong culture and he vehemently refused to call Kong his teacher on the ground that they were just one and a half years apart.

Kong sighed seeing Wisit smirk at him
" Don't stop on my account, you can drool on him all you want, I will ask you if I get stuck somewhere on any problem "

" Don't think so high of yourself, though you are prodigy in math , you are still pathetic at chemistry. " Kong chided him playfully.

Unlike his other students, Wisit was more like a younger friend. Even if Kong treats him strictly as student, Wisit still keeps making fun of him, asking advice from him and sometimes straight out throw tantrums like a younger brother would do.

" What are you doing? " Kong saw Wisit's hand quietly and steadily crawling towards his mobile placed on the table, Kong instantly slapped it away.

" I want to see his photo once more " Wisit said as if its most natural thing to do, once again his hands moved, reaching for his mobile.

Kong scoffed taking his mobile out of his student's reach" Don't tell me you've got puppy love on him at first sight. "

Wisit cocked an eyebrow almost challenging him.
" What if I do ? " 

" He's mine. " Kong was aware of possesiveness drenching his statement and he wasn't even trying to tone it down.

Wisit instantly backed off, chuckling good naturedly he patted his shoulder " Chill dude, I just want to appreciate this godmade  piece of beauty. "

Kong slid his mobile in his jeans pocket, his eyebrows knotted in displeasure as he scoffed
" Go find one piece of art for yourself then , Arthit is mine and I'm not letting you even peek at him or anyone else" he said firmly.

" Arthit - " Wisit teased.
Kong glared stren, showing all serious attitude.

Wisit just stuck his tongue out at Kong.

Kong got to his senses few moments later. Was he really arguing with his student over Arthit? He was almost treating Wisit as his rival in love. When did he become this possesive and irrational when it comes to Arthit? It has just been a week and he's already claiming him his.

Kong shook his head to get his bearing
" solve those problems, we will discuss it tomorrow. " He instructed Wisit before leaving for University.

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❤️Lots of love❤️