Absolutely Yours 55

Arthit’s POV

“Where are you? “ – Arthit.

Seen – Kong

“WHERE ARE YOU?!!! “ – Arthit

Kong left I couldn’t remember when exactly, all I knew was the cold side of my bed wasn’t sitting well with me. Tonight was one of those nights where Kong invited himself to sleep over at my place,  which I made no effort to oppose, but he went out while I was in the shower, leaving me with nothing but ‘I’ll be back’.

I am in my bed at the moment, growing impatient so I decided to send him a message – only to be seen by him.

After we had our relationship out in the open, the first few days were hell. There were endless teasing and questions of how did it happen and sort. Everyone gnawed us, it was very awkward at the beginning but we eventually got ourselves around it and gave them no mind. Gradually, the teasing subsided but of course Bright would always there to taunt them from time to time. He never let us at rest but Kong and I learned to go along and sometimes give them something to taunt us.

Like that time when they were in the field, the team had to do laps, when the rain poured and buildings were too far that giving it a go for run would be pointless. We stayed to play under the rain instead and when we got tired, everyone laid their body on the ground except Kong and I – who sat side by side, hugging our knees facing the rest while the others bickered as they were on their backs.

Voices were laced with fatigue – a moment of silence came after, which was cut by Kong’s at once.

“This is sweet, ” his voice laden with mischief, he mumbled.

I stared at him, “What is? ” baffled, I voiced out slightly quivering due to the cold droplets of water against my skin. Heads turned to us subtly – waiting for Kong to answer. The latter took his time as if chaffing the others in anticipation.

“Us, kissing under the rain. ” he responded, almost a whisper but enough for everybody’s earshot.

Narroed eyes and knitted brows, I asked. “Have we? “

“Aww, we haven’t? ” his tone was as if the question came as a bolt from the blue – eyes on stalks. If he was under the pretense, only him could tell.

“No, we haven–” his lips grazed against my shaking lips, cutting me short. It was cold yet it tastes the same with the little saltiness of the rain- my body was slowly engulfed in the warmth of it. Blood rushing in every direction through my body- my heart beats abnormally fast and loud. Others hooted cheerfully but they were quickly tuned out. He smiled against my lips before withdrawing his head, I caught the faint glow of his naughty smile as it brightened his face.

Kong’s smiled widened even more when I caught his glance. “Now, that’s sweet. “

My cheeks had burned hot as I buried my face on my knees. The sight of me embarrassed, egged them on,  it’s their drug.  The team simultaneously  hailed in delight and teased us non stop again. Kong just did well at goading them and he kept getting better at catching me off-guard. 

“I’m at the convenience store, why? ” – Kong

A message from him snapped me out from my thoughts and it brought a smile on my face.

“Are you going to take long? When will you be back? – Arthit” I quickly typed and sent my response.

“I’ll be there in a few, ” – Kong I was glad for his quick reply.

“How few is in a few? ” – Arthit I wonder what’s taking him so long.

“Soon, sweety. ” – Kong.

“You’ve been gone for too long, ” -Arthit I complained, I may have sounded clingy but I assumed he was used to it. Recently, I always wanted him around and if he disliked it, he’s doing a poor job at showing it.

“But I’ve been gone for only 20 minutes. ” – Kong

“Is that so? It feels like an eternity. I forgot what you look like already. :(“

I broke into a smile upon reading it. Knowing Kong,  he must have smiled at it too and thinking of ways to use it against me later. Months ago,  I never would have thought I could be asking for someone’s attention too much. Moreover, being independent-minded as I thought I was, I never thought I would crave for someone’s presence so much. Before Kong, if someone had told me I would depend on one person one day, I’d have snorted and raised an eyebrow. I guess, I’ve changed and I must say I liked it. 

Love can change a person to someone he/she thought and told she/he’d never be.

Love can make you eat your words and you’ll be more than willing to swallow them.

Just because you’re in love.

And that person is all worth it.

Period.

“Cap, come on. Let’s eat. ” Ton persuaded me, it was Prem’s birthday. I was waiting for Kong while I was killing time with a guitar in my hand. It has always been my hobby but since I’ve became the captain the time spent playing lessened until it was completely brushed aside.

“Later, ” dismissing Ton, who had his mouth full but still making his way to the table where the food were set.

Shaking my head, I got on tapping on the guitar,  mind busy with chords and lyrics. I was enjoying myself when the others sat themselves with a bottle of beer in their hands,  handing me one which I put on the table for I had my hands full and joined me along.

Knot requested a specific song, I wasn’t familiar with the lyrics but he googled it so I managed to play it almost perfectly. Almost because, when Bright sang along,  he massacred it entirely. He earned a smack in the head from Knot for ruining it. Bright’s misery is Prem’s happiness, it showed at how hard he laughed at Bright. The latter giving him some slack since it was his birthday.

A hand with a plate full of food, blocked my vision suddenly. A smile made its way to my lips when I saw Kong . “Heard you haven’t eaten? “

“I was waiting for you, what took you so long? I’m hungry. ” I couldn’t keep the slight irritation in my tone but relieved at the same time. I scooted, so he could sit beside me.

“You could have eaten without Kong, it’s not as if he has your mouth. ” Bright eager to get back at his chagrin earlier. He was successful because the others had us as the topic of their conversation again.

I wasn’t used to it yet but I know I am getting there.

I stared at Kong, who was putting more food on my plate from his, involuntarily. It was so typical of him to look after me before himself. Giving him a fork,  I nudged him to eat because he won’t until I do so. Letting the others have fun at our expense.

We were halfway done when Ton roasted us, “So Captain, what’s your song for Kongpob? “

“Nothing, ” I mouthed off quickly.

“How sweet, can you be more sweeter than that? ” Kong snorted beside me.

“No, ” forcing a smile, I sassed. I couldn’t help but smile at his annoyance.

“Bummer, come on. I’m sure you have. ” Prem, trying to talk me into it. “It’s my birthday, I’d like that as a gift. ” he urged on.

“The heck, I gave you one already. “

Collectively, they threw me pieces of peanuts. Dodging unsuccessfully, I said yes for I know they won’t stop until they get what they want. Kong enjoying the scene never cease to eat with a small smile on his face.

Elbowed him, “Oh come on,  don’t try to hide your smile. Sometimes, I think you are all ganging up on me to push me to my humiliation. “

“Not this time, ” Kong admitted.

“Amp-” I couldn’t get the word out for he quickly put a food in my mouth. The audacity of this man,  not even trying to deny. Munching, “okay. “

Everyone had their eyes on me,  as they forced Kong to sit in front of me with them behind.

I cleared my throat, dragging it causing them to whimper in irritation.

(A/N: Song title : Please keep loving me by James TW.  Tweaked the lyrics a little to fit for them. Yes,  this is a disclaimer.)

I strummed the intro of the song I had in mind.

I know I have my moments,
And at times, I’m hard to be around.

Memories of us came rushing before me. The fights or more or less me being grumpy and Kong just laughing and shutting me with his laughter or sometimes, lips.

I get impatient when you’re getting dressed.
It’s just I thought the first one looked the best.

“Kong, let’s go. “

“Five minutes, ” rolling my eyes, I leave him be. I know five minutes isn’t really five minutes. Urging him always to shower before me because he’s taking too long to dress up but even if so I always wind up waiting.

“I don’t see the need for you to spend so much time to fix up. ”

“Well, I need to dress well. ”

“Why? “

“To keep their eyes on me, ” he was joking judging by his tone but it never kept me from being more annoyed.

“Let’s break up, “

He chuckled and strutted towards me,   ” I’m sorry, darling. You’re stuck with me forever. ” kneeling in front of me while I was sitting on the edge of his bed. “Beside, the only attention I want is you. ” giving me a smack on the lips and dragged me out with him.

All my annoyance dissolved into thin air by then.

You’re beautiful more than I deserve.
So listen close to these one, two, three, four words.

I looked up and he stared back at me.

Please keep loving me.
Because our hearts speak fluently.
Wherever I go, whatever I do
The map on my heart leads to you.
So Kongpob, please keep loving me.

His gaze was seeping through me, it sent shivers down my spine so I looked down under the pretense of concentrating on my fingers while working my way to the tune of it.

You’re beautiful before your beauty cream’s on.
And out of all who wants me
You’re the one I want.

I stared at him while repeating the chorus. I wanted to send the message across, I wanted him to never stop loving me.

For all the mistakes I made and I’m making,
(I am sorry, I am sorry)
For all the little things I fail to see my heart is on my sleeve.

I stopped strumming but got on with singing, tapping the wooden body of the guitar.

Please keep loving me.
Because our hearts speak fluently.
Wherever I go, whatever I do
The map on my heart leads to you.
So Kongpob, please keep loving me.
Loving me.

Prem’s birthday dragged on until the morning but Kong and I left earlier than everyone else. He invited himself to sleep over at my place again, I was so used to it that I questioned whenever he doesn’t. I gave him his clothes he had accumulated in my cabinet after I took a shower.

I was laying on my bed when he hovered himself on top of me, taking my phone away from my hand. Cupping the side of my cheek, he put his lips on mine. I responded almost immediately. He tilted his head, deepening the kiss. I moaned for his tongue found its way in and started to explore every nook and cranny of my mouth, making me breathless. “Have yourself ready for me when I get out. ” leaving me panting, wanting more. “Patience, Arthit. “

I groaned in frustration before I could even grab him he was already away, closing the bathroom door.

Kongpob’s POV

I took my time taking a shower, overjoyed at the sight of Arthit in my memory as I left him in his bed – face frustrated and eyes laden with lust.

When I got out with only my boxers on, the lights in his room was switched off. He had a blanket all over his body. I smirked as I mused, hopeful he was naked under the sheets.

I lifted it off on and crawled up on top of him,  slightly disappointed for he was wearing a hoodie and a sweat pants. “I thought I told you to prepare?” kissing his jaw, down to his neck.

He whimpered,  tried to shove me away but to no avail. “Maybe this is my way of preparing, covered and sleeping. ” he mumbled, his minty breath fanned me.

He shifted and I lay beside him. His back against my chest,  his head on my shoulder. I breathe him in – a night like this, where Arthit and I together, makes me feel at peace. I genuinely felt like all is well in the world and if not, everything will go well because I have him with me.

I was beyond happy with the song he sang. If I didn’t know any better, I would have thought he wrote it for me. The lyrics were as if the song was written by him for me. I shouldn’t be greedy. My heart was so overwhelmed  that I leaned in to kiss him when it ended with everyone watching us. I know he had enough of the night so I told everyone we’ll go home.

They let us go after enunciating their comments like,

Make babies soon.

Safe sex.

Make love, not war.

Don’t forget the lube.

Rubber. Rubber.

To name a few.

Arthit gave them a middle finger before leaving.

“Arthit, “

He ‘hmmm’ed under his breath.

“Do you remember the first time we met? “

“The day you fell in love with me at first sight? “

“Someone’s cocky, ” biting his ear lightly, he yelped in response but let out a small chuckle. “I didn’t fall in love with you the first sight, I fell in love with you after the first sight and it stayed that way. “

“So the second sight? Can’t blame you. I’m so irresistible, you can’t help it. “

Letting him past his arrogance, “When I saw you drinking by yourself -“

“Wait, what? ” he shifted to face me. “I never drank by my-” he paused and realization washed over him as he gasped in surprised.

I watch him sat at once and gazed at me intently. “No, no! It can’t be. ” he covered his face and docked it on the sheet. “Don’t tell me?” he spoke against the sheet, shaking his head in the process that his voice was barely incomprehensible but my ears managed to catch them.

I dissolved into laughter as I watched him in all shades of red as if wanting to disappear in an instant. “I won’t tell you. ” I goaded.

“What did you do? ” kicking me without too much force but still succeeding at getting me out of bed. “Go away, “

I hooted with laughter as I found Arthit so adorable. “I didn’t do anything, but you did. “

He narrowed his eyes, “You took advantage of me and my innocent body, ” he exclaimed and accused me, he had his arms crossed over his chest. “Moreover, I was drunk. It was the alcohol that was talking.”

“Innocent? You attacked me, ” I might have exaggerated a little but I was having fun. I crawled back up again,  trying to lift his face which he buried under the sheets again. “You kissed me, ” he shoved my hand away. “so I kissed back. I could have taken you right there and then but I don’t want -“

He glanced up at me and hit me with the pillow, “So, do you want me to thank you now? Ha? Ha? ” he continuously strikes me with the pillow and I had no choice but to pull him in a hug.

He struggled at first, but gradually gave in. I was surprised when he suddenly roared in laughter. It was until minutes have passed when he stopped, I was taken aback when he fixed his eyes on me. For a moment, I feared for my life there. He was unreadable, I didn’t know what his next move going to be. “I’m glad it was you. ” he smiles widely and my heart beats fast. It was the kind of smile he only gives to me – a smile that reach his eyes full of love and gentleness.

I stared at him and he stared back, it lasted for a while until our body pulled us close and our lips locked. The kiss was unhurried and penetrating. It was the kind that comes with a total surrender. I instinctively put my hand around his waist,  deepening the kiss. He sucked my lips gently and I felt his tongue parting it after.

We were both so lost in the warm feeling. Our hands exploring our bodies and his, left a tingling sensation in mine – fueling my arousal.

I tore myself away, gasping for air. “So,  tell me. Was I great in bed? ”

He smiled as he pulled me down with him – me being on top, he snaked his arms around my neck. He contemplated for a while,  “I don’t know, ” I pouted, “you have our lifetime to prove it to me though. “

I gave him a peck and chortled. “Do you want that lifetime to start now? “

“Gladly, ”

I pressed my lips against his once more, “I love you, Arthit. “

Arthit pulled me even tighter for a hug, “I love you too. ”

The overwhelming happiness felt too good to be true but nonetheless I won’t let this slip away whether I deserve it or not.

We have each other now. With him,  everything feels light – he radiates everything that yield joy in my life. Though, thinking that this may last to forever was too early, but it’s impossible and even ridiculous to consider that whatever feeling I have for Arthit is fleeting.

So,  lifetime it is.

– END –

Date started: January 25, 2018
Date ended: December 9, 2018

Note

I had my mind completely blank as I wrote ‘end’, I am happy and sad at the same time. Thank you for reading my fic until the end. I hope I didn’t disappoint you guys.

For everyone who voted, commented and silently reading, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

This is goodbye for my Absolutely Yours but the memories will continue to live on in me. The struggle was real but I had fun. ^_^

This wasn’t a sudden ending, I just don’t like giving preamble with my ending.

– Twinkle