After sneaking in to the dorm, they had dinner which they bought on their way to university. The whole ride back and in the whole dinner Arthit stayed silent, uncharacteristically so.... Kongpob didn't force him to speak.

After dinner Arthit held his hand and took him to his bed, with a gentle push of his palm he wordlessly made Kong to lie in the bed and laid beside him. Turning on his side Arthit snuggled in Kong's side , circling his arms around Kongpob's midriff he laid his head on his chest and threw his leg on Kong's, basically wrapping himself on Kong as a boa coils around the tree.

Holding Kong as close as possible, Arthit laid quietly listening to heartbeats of his boyfriend, it felt soothing, almost theraupatic. Kong had one of his hand in Arthit's hairs, stroking it. Arthit closed his eyes,cherishing the feeling of comfort and security only Kongpob's embrace can bring.

Kongpob kept stroking Arthit's hair, trying to comfort him and his worried heart.
Arthit's grip on his torso was tight enough that Kong was feeling uncomfortable, pained even. Arthit was holding on to Kongpob like Kong would disappear any moment, clenching his teeth Kong kept himself from visibly flinching away from Arthit. He knows Arthit would never hurt him on purpose.

It was first time after accident that Arthit wasn't holding him like he is a glass doll that would break any moment . Kong didn't want to make him guilty.

After an hour of silence, Kong took the initiative to talk. No matter how much he would like to stay entangled with Arthit for all the night,they needed to talk..

" Why is my little bear not talking to me? " Kong asked trying to lighten up the mood.

" May be because he is going to bereft of these warm hugs from tomorrow or may be because he is thinking that he would have been left wondering about whereabouts of his boyfriend had he not come fifteen minutes earlier than expected " Arthit spat bitterly. He was still angry that Kongpob didn't tell him early.

" Believe me or not Ai Oon, I was going to tell you the moment I reached there or you call me, whichever came first........I was scared of myself Arthit, it has nothing do with you. Living away from you isn't easy for me too. It's my first time too, just like you "

" But you knew your decision Kong, you had time to get used to it. You didn't give me the same privilege " Arthit retorted. Kong had nothing to counteract that statement because it was reality, Arthit deserved to be told earlier.

" I'm sorry. I really am..... It won't happen again" Kong said pouring all the sincerity in his voice, he was speaking truth and he needed for Arthit to believe it. From now on their understanding and faith in each other were only two key ingredients that were going to decide fate of their relationship.

" I know Kong ..... I know. I just need time to digest this. You know I'm a clingy person .....a clingy lover. I need to have you close, physically ....... Close enough that I can see you, touch you, kiss you ... comfort you, hold you in my arms whenever you look troubled.
I had prepared my mindset for you leaving in six months, after your graduation.... But you moved out all of a sudden....... I don't know how to deal with it........ or Will I be even able to deal with it....." Arthit fell silent, after few heart beats he lifted his head from Kong's chest, craning his neck he met Kongpob's gaze

" I'm whining , ain't I ? " Arthit asked, his eyes gleaming with unshed tears..

" No, you are not. You are talking your mind......majority of us doesn't have guts to do so . Half of the relationships falls apart because people keep their insecurities in them, show a fake brave and mature facade, they let their insecurities grow like a cancer until it festers uncontrollably and consumes their whole relationships , leaving behind a gaping hole never to be filled.
I'm happy that you aren't afraid to accept that you are hurting, pained or angered by me ... ... I'm happy that you have guts to speak what goes on in your mind. I wish I develop the guts to do so. "

Arthit didn't respond , words that came too easy earlier were far away from his reach today. He just kissed Kongpob's chest and again laid his head on it. Listening to Kongpob's heartbeats was soothing his heart, a sense of saftey gradually enveloped his senses surrounding him like a blanket.

" I don't want to be your weakness Ai Kong. I want to be your greatest strength. " Arthit muttered against his chest, tightening his hold on Kongpob.

Kongpob placed a kiss on his hairs " Love, our greatest strength is our greatest weakness. It depends on how we see it. "

Arthit stayed silent.

Kong let Arthit hold him tightly, but now the pain was getting unbearable. Closing his eyes and clenching his jaw he stayed silent ,not wanting to make Arthit feel guilty.

After five more minutes, pain was absolutely unbearable, he absolutely couldn't take it any more, wiggling a bit , he stopped his hands stroking Arthit's hair

" Umm....Arthit, could you loosen your hold a bit, it's ..... hurting " he added the last part hesitantly. As expected Arthit jumped away like he was electrocuted.

" I'm sorry, Ai Kong." He apologized again and again.

Arthit tried to lift Kong's shirt, but latter didn't let him.. " It's nothing . I was feeling slightly uncomfortable , slight pain..... Nothing more" Kong downplayed his pain .

"Are you sure ? Let me see " Arthit insisted, his fingers already reaching hem of the T-shirt Kong wore to bed.
But Kong grabbed his wrist preventing his hand to lift his T-shirt, if he were to be bruised where Arthit held him, Arthit will never forgive himself. He is too hard on himself in Kongpob related matters. Accident had taken a toll on Kongpob, he still has long way to go before full recovery, even if he was bruised it wasn't Arthit's fault but Arthit would never see it same way.

" I am okay Arthit.." Kong assured " Come here" he patted space beside him , inviting Arthit to embrace him but later refused to do so, still horrified that he hurt Kong..
Arthit was on verge of tears

" Mee Noi - " Kong called, that was it. Hearing endearment from Kongpob broke Arthit down. Arthit's restraints gave away, tears feely flowed from his eyes,
" How can I let you stay away that far Ai Kong ? You got hurt by my gentle hold - "

" Umm .... You weren't exactly holding me gently Love. You were holding me like a monkey holds his last banana.... "

Arthit wiped his tears and glared at him
" you are asking for a beating Kongpob! I am serious here, you haven't completely healed yet, how am I supposed to let you stay an hour away from me? I wouldn't know you are taking care of yourself or not ? You eat healthy or not ? You are taking medicine or not ?"

" You are behaving like you are my mom... Arthit, I'm just an hour away. I'm not shifting to some other planet. You can always come to see - " Kong's reassuring speech was agressively cut by Arthit.

" I have promised to your parents that I'll take care of you. I'll be your mother, father, brother, friend, guide, care person, lover, anything you need me to be. I take that promise seriously. If you label me as a mother for caring for you.....then you are damn right, I am . " Arthit retorted, he kept his voice low but the his eyes glowed red with suppressed anger and hurt.

Arthit was fuming, Kong was amused seeing his nostrils flaring. Arthit's hands were clenched in to fists, his whole body was trembling from trying to reign in his temper.

Amused, Kongpob smiled opening his arms
" I'm sorry. .....Come here my angry koala "

Arthit didn't budge. Kong slid down from the bed and did a sit-up as apology, Arthit still didn't budge, his eyes were still ablaze,his face still angry red.

Kongpob held his earlobes with his fingers and kept doing sit-ups like one does in school for punishments, all the while he kept his eyes trained at Arthit

" What the hell are you doing ? " Arthit yelled.

Kong was unfazed by rare show of anger
" My boyfriend is angry at me. He looks like one of those cute fluffy cuddly bears you hug to sleep, I'm trying to send my sorry to him, it didn't reach yet. Can you tell him I'm sorry when you see him ?. " Kong answered calmly, continuing his sit-ups.

Arthit barely restrained his lips from spreading out in widest smile.

" You cheesy fellow!!!" He sniffled " .... Come here " Arthit opened his arms.

Without wasting a second, Kong rushed in to the awaiting arms, wrapping his arm around Arthit's back, he held him tight. Arthit didn't dare to reciprocate his lover's enthusiasm, he gently circled his hand around Kong .

Kong kissed his clothed shoulder and Arthit smiled, cherishing these small moments he won't have privilege to experience on the daily basis from now on.

" You are still on medication Ai Kong, just because you can now walk on your own feet now, doesn't mean you are fit " Arthit chided .

" I will take care of myself, don't worry. " Kong assured him patting his back, his pain had really ebbed away since Arthit loosened the hold.

Arthit nodded in understanding. Honeymoon phase of their relationship ended today.

Some incidents changes course of our lives, shapes is into a new person altogether. In a single week Kongpob had lost his goal, his health, his almost family-Sam.... It was a big hit and then months that followed had wrung Kongpob emotionally and physically, scarred him for whole life.

Arthit understands Kong needs to find his own footing in the society, he needs to discover himself . Arthit doesn't want to be the boulder obstructing his path, he will be silent support that will pick up Kongpob after his fall .

Blinking tears from his eyes he smiled. He had read somewhere that a person should keep aside a particular time slot for grieving, crying and processing negative thoughts . He will release all his pent up pain later, this is time to celebrate the moments he was allowed to spend with Kong.

After hearing Sam and Nat's story from Kongpob, one thing that Arthit had ingrained in his mind and heart is - life is too short, you don't know which second will be your last meeting with your loved ones. So he intends to cherish every moment rather than shovelling.

Breaking the hug he cradled Kongpob's face
" how about we go to see the stars, we haven't done that in months " Kong nodded eagerly, taking a blanket out of his cupboard Arthit followed Kong to the roof top.

They spread the blanket on the floor and laid side by side on their backs, looking at the stars twinkling in the night sky. Half moon had illuminated the whole sky with his soft soothing light.

This roof top was the first place Arthit knew there was more to Kongpob than meets the eye. These stars had unveiled Kongpob's romantic heart to him, he wasn't about to let go this moment. When they are laying under the sky in soft glow of moonlight, Kongpob is at most peace.

" You think P'Nat and P'Sam are seeing us ? " Arthit asked looking at the particularly bright star.

Kong chuckled " No, I'm sure they are busy seeing each other. They are most romantic couples I've seen after my own parents"

Arthit smiled " I've not known them personally but from what you told me they certainly loved each other truly - in all the senses "

Kong nodded. Arthit smiled again, since Kongpob has introduced him to the wonders of night sky , Arthit feels he is more crazy about star gazing than Kong himself.

Arthit turned his head to Kongpob
" ...... It feels good laying here after all this time. Do you wanna search a binary star ? " .

Turning on his side, Kong reached for Arthit's hand and interlaced their fingers
" No, I don't want to search a binary star anymore because I've found mine " Kong raised their joined hand to his lips and kissed Arthit's knuckles.

Smiling, Arthit too turn on his side , lifting himself up on his elbow he planted a quick kiss on Kongpob's lips.
"It's confirmed. You are suffering from stage- 4 cheesitis syndrome , last stage .There's no hope of your recovery."

" There's a cure though " Kong said with a seriousness.

" What ? " Arthit asked furrowing his brows in confusion.

" Simple. Just keep patient from opening his mouth and saying cheesy things "

" And how to do so ? " Arthit asked sitting up.

Kongpob too rose in to sitting position and winked " Engage his mouth in other activities. "

Arthit tapped his chin with with his fingers
" Hmmmm ...... You have a point. Let's try it"

Arthit pulled Kongpob closer, until he was an inch from his face , their breath mingled together. Arthit looked in to Kongpob's eyes, trying to discern the soft colour flickering in his eyes, mixing perfectly with darkness of the night poured in his pupils . Arthit lowered his gaze to Kong's lips.

Kong licked his lips in anticipation, his lips tremble oh so slightly.

Arthit rubbed his nose with tip of his own and leaned in.

" Tell me a story " he breathed against Kongpob's lips.

Kong opened his eyes in shock. " What ?"

Arthit leaned away, his eyes shined with mischief.

" Didn't you say I'll have to engage your mouth for a while ? " Arthit asked innocently. " Tell me a story then, it will keep you busy at least half an hour "

Kongpob pulled Arthit closer by his waist, looking in to his eyes, he smirked nuzzling his cheek with tip of his nose as he breathed against his ear
" how about I write you a story ? On your skin... with my lips "

Arthit matched his smirk " I would like that."

" Let's go then"

Arthit sprang up, Kongpob followed the suit. Arthit hurriedly folded the blanket, not caring if it didn't came out right.
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