One week passed after Kong's birthday. Arthit's mission still didn't succeed. But he made a tiny space for himself in Kong's life.

Their life was back to previous routine. Kong was even more absent from their room since he had his exams in a week.

P'Mook had warned Arthit that Kong tends to forget about eating, sleeping ,basically everything as exams come near. Since P'Mook was in another city Arthit took it upon himself to ensure Kong would eat atleast breakfast and dinner properly each day.

Today was Kong's last exam. Arthit planned taking him out somewhere to relax and enjoy after stressful fortnight Kong had due to exams.

He still had three hours beore Kong would return, So Arthit laid in bed thinking how his roomate changed from Kongfuckingpob to Kong in Arthit's mind in short term of four months.

Though Arthit still didn't know much about Kongpob. He had become familiar to small habits of Kong that tell big stories about the male.

Despite being very orderly and neat Kong tends to keep books, notes and other thing cluttered on his bed leaving space just enough for him to sleep.
Even when sleeping at department he had a habit of surrounding himself by books. It's almost like he was tries to seek solace from loneliness in arms of non animate things.

Arthit had noticed that though Kong wasn't much social, still he always tried to be in company of someone. Another sign of lonely soul.

Kong didn't even use cupboard, he took out clothes from his suitcase and put them back in it as if he is always ready to move. The only personal touch Kong's side of room has was a small framed photo on his bed side table that too facing downwards.

Kong tends to be very hard on himself while doing anything, be it coding, study or simple matter of drawing a diagram. He strived to be perfect.

Kong also has trust issues,he doesn't trust anyone. It took Arthit one month to simply get his number, Kong never volunteers even miniscule informations about himself- like his favourite drink or food.

Arthit had tried to link Kong he knows now to Kong he met at first. Though they both may look world apart, but essentially they were same. Both Kong tend to dislike insincere words be that as small as 'nice to meet you ' .
Arthit had once said 'nice to meet you' to which he got ' really, how so?' as a reply, superficially it may look rude but if you think on it, Kong was genuine in his reply. They started on wrong foot and at that moment Arthit felt nothing nice about meeting Kong, Arthit was just being polite- but at the same time he was fake which Kong disliked. Arthit realised Kong preferred genuine truth over fake politeness.

Arthit didn't know when his attempt at being philosopher put him to sleep, but when he woke up sun was long gone, clock was showing 11pm and there was no Kong in sight.
Kong didn't even pick his calls or replied to texts.

..................

Next day Kong came in their room at 11AM.
Hearing sound of window being opened Arthit didn't even had to look up to see who was entering.

" oh! You are alive ...." Arthit remarked without looking up, he was still sulking.

"...!..."

When Kong didn't answer Arthit raised his gaze to look at Kong. His anger mellowed seeing black circles under his swollen red rimmed eyes. Kong kept groaning while rubbing his temple .

" Go shower, I'll make something to eat for you" Arthit instructed. Kong wordlessly followed orders . After twenty minutes hot bowl of ramyeon was served infront of Kong.

" You look like a zombie even after shower..."

" Was awake whole night working on an economics thesis I promised my senior to help with. I have to do it today coz tomorrow onwards I'll start working on the paper I'll co-present with my senior. I have only two hours to nap then I have to check for errors and make few other changes. "

Kong looked like he will fall asleep any moment. Arthit tied a handkerchief on Kong's forhead
" It will help with headache. Sleep tight. "
Within few minutes Kong was asleep.

.....................

( At 5 pm )

Arthit smiled seeing text from Kong

" Arthit did you see my glasses?"

" Yeah" Arthit replied.

" Thank god, I couldn't find them anywhere I have to check 300 pages for possible errors and improvise them as well. It's 5 pm. How am I supposed to complete paper by midnight ? "

" Aren't you going to ask where are your glasses?"

" Oh yes, where are they ?"

Arthit sent him the picture

" On me. They look great. What do you think?"

" Arthit!!!! Come back right now. I have no time for goofing around."

" Can't. Don't want to get my ass whooped by P'Dear. He's already had me on leash since drinking drama ensued."

" What the hell did you do? I can't open window and even room is locked from outside."

" Rest well. Will return soon."

" Come back right now. I can't afford lazing on that thesis. It will suffer my presentation."

"Cant. Gotta go. Have to juniors to haze. Seniors to impress. Rest well. Will return at 8"

" You are dead when you return today."
Arthit laughed reading the death threat.

............

When Arthit returned to his room, he found Kong rubbing eyes due to just waking up may be by sound of door opened by Arthit.

" Slept well? " Arthit asked. Kong stood up in a flash.

" Where the hell did you put the thesis ?It's 300 hundred pages,I don't have enough time to read all of it, what am I supposed to do now?" Kong yelled in annoyance.

" We can divide 50 pages each."

" Oh! You can clone yourself now? "

Arthit ignoredKong's sarcastic remark
" Chill, it's high time my friends put their lazy asses to work. Though why is your senior giving you this clerical job of checking errors is beyond me. They can easily hire someone."

" Not everyone can afford them." Kong replied.

So Arthit had all the gang sit with 50 pages each checking for any possible spelling error in hard copy of thesis.

.................

Two weeks passed by in a blur.

P'Mook had invited them to a small party she was throwing in honour of her boyfriend and Arthit's super senior P'Win getting Ph.D.

Arthit stood infront of the mirror checking his side profile. He gave an exaggerated sigh " Ahhh.... so handsome"

" You are wearing pajamas " Kong remarked tying his shoelaces.

"Even in Pajamas I can give the models run for their money "

" And I am going to leave you here if you don't get ready in five minutes. Time starts now... chop chop" Kong warned sitting in chair infront of him.

" I will go on my own.." Arthit replied just for the sake of bickering.

" Where to ? Do you know P'Mook's house?"

" Fine you brat. " Arthit went to closet to take out cloth he chose to wear for party.

Kong snorted " Brat! Seriously? How old are you?"

" Whole six months older than you. You should call me Phi." Arthit retorted combing his hair.

" In your dreams. "

..........

Arthit was just about to enter P'Mook's home after Kong when he heard a dog bark. He instantly took few steps back cowering

" Shoo...shoo..." He tried to shoo the dog who was walking towards him,sniffing.

" No... Back ... Ahhhhhhh" Arthit yelled.

The dog stepped back in fear, looking at Arthit confused , he once again barked in hight pitch , Arthit yelled in more higher pitch.
Drama continued for few moments. Both dog and Arthit were taking turns to shout at each other, Manning their positions firmly. A few turns later Arthit saw Kong standing in the corner, smiling!

"What are you doing there? " Arthit shouted

" Didn't want to spoil your bonding moment ."

" Get this damn thing out of here so I can enter Kongpob!"

" Is The Arthit Rojanapat scared of dogs?" smirking, Kong raised an eyebrow.

" Try your ass getting bitten three times, then say you are not scared" Arthit retorted.

" You are overreacting . Dwarfy is very cute, he doesn't bite."

"Yeah. Those teeth are for show! Just get it out of my sight Kongpob"

Kong grinned " Say sorry"

" What for? " Arthit asked half irritated half scared.

" For stealing my glasses .."

" Seriously! Is this time to tally old books? I am at the door of death here"

" You will not say sorry. Fine. Dwarfy go get him" As soon as dog raised its paw to take first step, Arthit yelled

" Ok.... Sorry.... Sorry. Now get it off."

Kong grinned " say plzzzz "

" In your dreams "

" Dwarfy....."

" Fine plzzzz Kong ."

Kong was having time of the day.

" Say Kong you are the best."

" Aren't you capitalising on my despair. Just wait till I get my hands on you...."

" Are you saying Kong you are the best or not .... Fine ....Dwarfy.."

" He left. got bored of your bickering. Come in whenever you are finished." P'Mook said returning in the house

".....!...."

..................

Arthit went to P'Mook. " Your party is good na phi, to be honest I though it would be boring as hell since P'Win looks very uptight but it's really good "

" Thank you Nong Arthit. P'Win loves parties, he was quite a party animal back in days" P'Mook smiled.

" Fuck! " Arthit cursed.

" What happened?"

" I had prepared a gift for P'Win. I forgot it back at the dorm."

" It's fine na Nong you can give it to P'Win later" P'Mook smiled before saying
"I am amazed at how Kong puts up with you cursing every second? Kong doesn't like cursing you know,He never curses." .

...........

Arthit's eyes searched for Kongpob , He saw a girl constantly trying to talk with Kong who kept smiling politely at her .

Arthit could see Kong's restless posture, heels tapping the floor continuosly in irritation, jaw ticking faintly. Kong was uncomfortable - that smile wasn't gonna fool Arthit.

Arthit went to Kong and casually planted his butt on one of his thighs before giving the girl death glare.

" You are heavy" Kong stated.

" There's no vacant seat "

" Fine."

Girl went away giving Arthit stink eye. Arthit grinned at her before turning to Kong

" Kong, I didn't like that girl "

" Me too."

" Kong ..."

" Hmm" Kong hummed without looking up from his mobile.

" Let's date"

" What the fuck ... Arthit " Kong stood straight making Arthit fall on his butt with his eyes going wide in shock ........
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( A/N): What do you think happened ?

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