Absolutely Yours 29

Arthit’s POV 

I didn’t know why but I felt like there were butterflies in my stomach.

I kept a stern look despite the different emotions I was keeping inside.

I looked at his hand on my elbow. “Wh-why would I avoid you?” I questioned.

“So what were you doing?”

“I wasn’t doing anything,”

He pulled me closer to him. “Really? So if I tell Bright you changed your mind and want to be with me instead,  you won’t mind?”

Want to be with you? I couldn’t help but to overthink about it.

“Kong, we already have–” I shut my mouth when he I saw him smirked and he gave me a not-ignoring-me-look-huh. I sighed heavily, “fine.”

“Good,” he chortled. “Here,” he pressed a bottle of cold water on my cheek.

I took it at once then he left.

How does he know what I needed every time?

Moreover, I felt like I was cheated to be paired up with him.

I just dug my own hole again.

“Bright,  you play with Ton. I’ll play with Kong instead,”

“Arthit make up your mind quick. ” he squeaked.

I chuckled, “that’s final. “

“Captain, ” I saw Ton walked towards me. Bright was quick to meet him midway and snaked his arms around his neck.

“Uh oh, we’re partners.” I heard him say and dragged Ton with him.

“Let’s start! Do you all have your partners? ” coach yelled.

Everyone gathered around coach and shouted ‘yes coach’ in sync. I knew Kong was behind me so I casually took him by the wrist and led him to the group.

When I realized what I did, I quickly let go of his hand but he was quicker to hold it with his other hand firmly.

I tried my best to free my hand but he was stronger with both his hands.

We were at the back part of the group so nobody could see he was holding my hands behind.

“Let go, ” I said,  gritting my teeth. I tried to keep my voice as low as possible.

“Never, ” the hair on my nape stood. He was very close behind me that I felt his breathing on my head.

“Kong!” I knew he was enjoying how pissed I was.

He stepped closer and held my hand tightly behind me and whispered. “Anyway, I am taking back what I said last night. “

“You don’t like me? ” It was the first thought that came in my mind. “I-ii a-m glad, that’s good. Yes, that’s good. ” it sounded like I was convincing myself that it was really good but my mind was apparently screaming otherwise.

I felt his hand gripped me even tighter. “I like you, ” my heart halted. He paused before speaking again. “I really really like you, Arthit. ” he said it slowly and clearly. “That even if you ask me to go away, I won’t. I can’t. If you don’t like me yet , I will continue to pursue you until you finally do.”

“How sure are you that I will?” I asked him.

“Your response to my kiss last night told me so. ” he confidently said.

I felt like my face went hot and my ears reddened. “Back off, ” I used extra force to pull away.

I heard him let out a soft laugh.

The game started, mine field was indeed a game of trust. One was blindfolded while the other would guide him the way to the finish line. Once the partner reached the finish line, he will guide the other to reach it as well.

There were different kinds of obstacles along the way- a hole,  muddy areas, chairs, rocks and more. The blindfolded one would have to listen to his partners directions.

Kong and I decided to have him navigate the field first.

“Listen to me, your attention should be at me. Only. ” I instructed him.

“Hmm, sounds like a possessive boyfriend already. I like that. ” he teased.

“Tsk,  stop pissing me off. “

He raised his hand as if saying he was giving up.

Then it started.

“Kong,  go straight! Walk slowly, use your feet to check the field before moving forward.” I screamed.

“What’s the use of having you there if I have to check it myself. ” he countered. I knew he was messing with me.

Wow.

A playful idea was on my mind.

“Arhg, fine! Half step backwards then side step to the right. ” there was a huge rock in front of him. He was able to successfully dodge it. “Then go straight, good. ” I twitched my lips, suppressing a laugh. “Straight,  straight. ” You never know what you’re getting yourself into Kong. “Stop, turn to the left then three step forward. ” and now, for the finale. I was like celebrating inside for his impending doom. “then hop as high as you can. ”

So he did.

Boom.

Kong took off his blindfold and found himself in a man-made quicksand.

His feet was covered with mud.

Then he looked at me. “Oops,  sorry. ” I said,  faking an apologetic look. “I thought that was the finish line. “

His lips perked up. ” Sorry? ” he dipped his hand in the mud then walked towards me.

“No! ” I ran away quickly. Fortunately, he wasn’t able to keep up.

“Run for your  life, Arthit. ” Prem shouted laughing.

“Don’t let him get away with it,  Kong” M added.

“Kids, the game is not over yet. Continue. ” it made us stop from running.

“Don’t, okay? ” I warned him.

He shrugged his shoulders.

It dawned on me.

Shit. He might do the same.

It’s his turn this time.

He mischievously smiled at me and handed me the cloth as blindfold.  He gently turned me around and put his arms around my neck, he was like hugging me from behind. He took the blindfold on my hand and put it on.

He did it slowly,  taking all the time in the world. I didn’t know I was holding my breath until I had to gasp for it.

“Don’t worry, I’ll guide you the right way. ” he reassured.

“Why does it scare me more? ” I was surprised I still managed to say that.

“Trust me, ” he said.

“I can’t, “

“I know you do, ” he winked at me.

I pursed my lips to hide a smile.

“Start, ” one of the staff,  shouted.

“Go straight until I tell you otherwise. ” he ordered.

“If you directed me to the mud,  you’ll see. ” I warned him.

“I wouldn’t, I’ll show you to your finish line. “

“You better keep your word. ” I yelled. “Should I just go straight? ”

“Chair,  ahead. Put your hands forward so you’ll be able to dodge it. ” so I did. “Good,  good. Stop,  side step to the left. One more. Mud ahead, so you better step back. “

I was religiously following his command, I knew Kong would keep his word.

“Turn right,  maybe 6 steps forward then turn left. Then walk forward, count ten steps..”

I counted in my head.

5

6

7

8

9

Te-.

A lips was pressed to mine, it was very familiar.

I was so fazed that I couldn’t move.

I felt him smile while our lips pressed together.

After it felt like a lifetime, he broke the kiss.

I couldn’t see him but I knew he was standing close to me.

“See?” I heard him whisper in my ears.  He took off the blindfold in my eyes.

“I am your finish line. “

My heart beats slowly and loudly.

I am so dead.

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I was just so excited to share this chapter with you guys so I hit the publish button right away.

I feel like I am going to explode with giddiness. I hope I was able to make you feel the same way.

What do you think guys?