Kongpob ran his thumb over the gear badge in his hand. His P'Arthit's gear was safely placed inside his palm as he stared at it.

It has been days since Kongpob was discharged from the hospital, and his lover was back at work. But the senior never failed to check up on in and send messages at times when he had to take medicines. The elder's angry voice ringed in his ears as he remembered the one time he forgot to take his pills.

Kongpob felt happy with the attention he was receiving from the elder, it brought butterflies in his stomach. Making him giggle at the sensation. Even though they're far from eachother, they felt happy. Their communication level has also increased after the incident and Kongpob is content with the changes that transpired.

Kongpob looked around the table and sighed, shaking his head. They were at the library, planning to do their assignments. And unfortunately, it was only Kongpob and Prae who were focused on the task at their hands.

Aim was talking with May, all giggles and smiles. Wad was talking on the phone at the entrance of the library, with his boyfriend Prem. Tew had excused himself to help his boyfriend, Dae when he got a call from the younger.

All their friends were surprised when they came to know that Tew and Dae were in a relationship. Dae was a freshman, and even though he didn't cause many issues to the hazing sections the younger wasn't interested in such programs and kept his distance from him. And Tew had taken it on his own shoulders to make the latter understand and know the importance of these activities. With the excuse of the younger being his code junior.

And well, they all are happy for their friend. One more member was added to their circle. They have to say that Dae is indeed a polite and cheerful kid after they got to know him.

On the other hand, Oak was on his phone, playing games. Maprang was also on her phone scrolling through Instagram and cooing over pictures of hot men.

"Swadee kharp."

Kongpob and his friends turned their attention to the freshman who walked towards their table.

"Wadee nong, how can we help you?" Kongpob gave a polite smile to the young man.

The man roamed his eyes over the table, giving back polite smiles to the seniors.

"I'm Simon, P. And my friends are over there," the freshman pointed towards the table, a few tables away from where the seniors sat. The juniors sitting there waied at the elders.

"And we have some difficulties doing calculus. We heard that P'Kongpob is really good in it. Would you mind helping us, P?"

"Oh yes! Go Kong! Go help them," Oak nudged their shoulders.

"You, Tew, and Wad are the only ones smart enough to tutor them! Tew and Wad aren't here so it's you! Go!Go!" Aim shooed his friend away making Kongpob shake his head.

"Sure nong, I'll help you guys as much as I can," Kongpob smiled at the younger before he stood up.

Simon was a little taller than him, with fair skin and curly hair. His light brown eyes shining with delight as the elder nodded his head in agreement.

"Thank you P! It means a lot!" Simon waied at the elder before they walked towards the juniors' table.

Simon stared at the honey-skinned senior, the way how his lips moved as he explained to them with the most polite smile and soft-spoken voice. The way the sun rays reflected on the elder's skin was making his heart beat fast.

"This is an easier way to solve the equation and it saves time too," Kongpob placed the pencil in his hand on the sheet of paper that he wrote on.

"Thank you soo much P'Kongpob!" The juniors waied at the senior, smiling in delight.

"No mention, nongs. You're always welcome to ask me for help. Now, I have to go, see you guys," Kongpob nodded his head, smiling at his juniors before he made his way back to his friends.

Khaofang stared at her friend who had his eyes plastered on Kongpob who walked away. Khaofang knew that look on his face.

She knew that Kongpob had a lover, she had heard about that guy and even met him once. She had been there at the campus with her friend on the day Kongpob fainted. She had seen the man in his office attire carry the head hazer, his face filled with worry. She hadn't told that to anyone else, she didn't want to. She even heard from one of the hazers about their relationship. She thought it was just a rumor about the head hazer dating a man, but guess it was true. Shad a huge crush on the latter but when she came to know about it she didn't want to bother anymore even though it hurt her. At least she wouldn't make a move unless she gets a chance to.

"Simon, I know what you're thinking." Khoafang placed a hand on his shoulder.

Simon snapped her gaze towards his friend, gulping. "What do you mean?"

Khaofang chuckled, "I know the look you're giving to P'Kongpob. Because I have been in that place. Trust me."

"I almost confessed to him but well, I found out that he is already taken. So I backed off."

"He-he has a lover? So the rumor is true?" Simon gulped a lump when he saw Khoafang nod her head. He felt as if his hopes were shattered. He had never felt this way with anyone for a long time, and the first person who managed to capture his heart was already taken.

"Khoafang, I can speak to you like a best friend. Right?" Simon sighed when the other nodded her head. He's glad that others are too focused on their work that they didn't notice them speaking with eachother.

"I have been keeping an eye on P'Kongpob ever since the hazing started. He just pulled out that aura around him. He's soo polite and the style of his hazing was comfortable. Not like the ones I got to hear from the seniors. P'Kongpob is surely a kind man. He's very smart too."

"I had never felt this way with anyone, Khoafang. P'Kongpob is my first love and I want him soo badly."

Khoafang gulped, the look on Simon's face was bothering her but she wasn't in the place to question it. "But he already has a lover, Simon. I heard that his lover isn't always with him but they're in a relationship. How will you manage to get his attention then?"

"Khoafang you said that his lover is not with him, right?" She nodded at the question, confused.

"Then, it's easy! You can't always be ok with staying away from your lover. I'll check up on more information about them." Simon let out a chuckle.

"Their semester is about to end, Simon. After the gear giving ceremony, there will be exams and within a blink of an eye, P'Kongpob will be a fourth year, already Simon. Isn't it too later for your plans?" Khoafang raised an eyebrow.

"Let's see," Simon folded his arms against his chest.

*****

Arthit ran a hand over his face, trying to rub the tiredness away. It was a hard week for him with all the projects the company had. His only source of happiness was going back to his room and talking to his lover over the phone. Hearing Kongpob's soft voice, the tiredness he felt the whole day would just disappear.

"Everyone, please report at the conference in the next 10 minutes."

Arthit shared a glance with his colleagues when they heard the announcement from the speaker. Their shift for the day was almost going to end, so Arthit packed his office bag in advance before he followed his colleagues to the conference room.

As soon as they all got seated, the HOD started speaking about the project they were currently working on. Giving positive comments of its development and how the staffs were working hard on it and giving their full passion into work. After 20 minutes of explanation and presenting PPTs, the projector was turned off as the HOD turned to face the staff.

"As every one of you has been working on the project for months, and it is finally going to end on Friday, we would like to give you all 2 weeks leave as a sign of gratitude from us. The office is being renovated so don't worry about work, you can include this as your small vacation. So enjoy guys!"

Everyone squealed in happiness at the news, high-fiving with other colleagues. Arthit on the other hand had a wide dimpled smile on his face, feeling excited at the thought of going to Kongpob and staying over there for 2 weeks. He will be really using these 2 weeks to compensate for the time they didn't get to spend together.

Reaching back home, Arthit immediately took a shower and flopped himself on the bed. The smile not leaving his lips as he took his phone, ready to call his love.

He decided to keep his arrival a secret. Last time his surprise broke down in just seconds, so this time he's going to use it wisely. He immediately dialed Kongpob's number on the phone and placed the device on his ear.

"Hey P'Arthit," an excited voice greeted him making Arthit smile wider.

"Hi Kong, did you have your medicines?"

"Yes p, I did. Stop asking me that every time," Arthit laughed hearing the other's sulky voice.

"Anyway, how was work?" Kongpob asked, smiling from the other end.

"It was great, apart from the workload we have. We're coming to the end of the project so had been busy."

"Oh, I see. Don't forget to take care of yourself P. Had food?"

"I ate dinner with my colleagues."

"P'Arthit kharp, is there anyone who is trying to hit on you?" Kongpob asked, teasing the elder.

Arthit's eyebrows raised in confusion but soon a smirk formed on his lips, "No, why? Jealous?"

"Of course P, I'm! Who will not when you have a handsome boyfriend like you, P'Arthit."

"Yuck! Stop being cheesy!" Arthit smiled, his face turning a shade of pink. He chuckled when he heard the younger's giggle.

"Anyway, how were your classes?" Arthit leaned on the headboard of his bed.

Kongpob puffed his cheeks, "Everyone is busy talking or spending time with their lovers. And that makes me miss you even more."

"Aw Kong, I miss you too. You're not the only one who doesn't have his lover beside you, Prem is also out of town."

"P, you're caring about Wad. Not me," Kongpob held a giggle when he heard Arthit panic.

"Hey! I didn't mean that! I was just-"

"I was joking p," Kongpob laughed. "Wad is always on the phone with P'Prem. Nothing changed."

"Really? That bastard! When I message him he doesn't have time to reply to me. Finally, I got something to tease him," Arthit smirked. Kongpob laughed at the elder's reaction.

"And Kong..."

"Hmm?" Kongpob hummed, smiling as he stared at their photo beside his bed.

"I'm sorry that I cannot call you or message you often as we used to. Working on the project is taking a lot of my time."

Kongpob smiled, "It's fine P, I understand. Even when you're busy you at least make sure to call me at night, which alone is enough for me. True that I miss you, I hope we could meet soon."

"Wait for the right time Kong," Arthit held a giggle.

"Yes P."

Arthit checked the clock and sighed when he saw that it was getting late. "It's getting late Kong, go to sleep, you have early classes tomorrow, right?"

"Kharp P, take care! Sweet dreams!"

Arthit smiled, "Good night and....love you"

"Love you too P."

Arthit stared at the phone after the call ended. With a smile on his face, she wished Friday would come soon and he could visit his boyfriend. He also prayed that no more complications would occur the next time he arrives to surprise his lover.