Kris’s POV

“Like I said P’ I will follow shortly after na khrab and then I will tell you what I found out,” I rolled my eyes hearing P’Hyuk’s endless reminders, “I just need to know na khrab if nothing really happens—” “I am working about that na khrab P’—stop being a worrywart already,” I like investigating people and playing some sort of mind games with them but P’ isn’t really helping at all. He is being the older brother again—annoyingly protective older brother, “Okay na khrab—I will trust this one to you Ai’Kris. Ai’Yatch isn’t helping at all na khrab with all of his internship,” I knew from the start that P’s engineering friends will help him, “Khrab P’—let alone P’Yatch na khrab hahahaha—” I can’t help it, “Just trust in me this time,” I said one last time before hearing P’Donghae’s angry shout at the other line and P’Hyuk already ended the call.

I fix my sitting position before putting both of my hands on the table and started tapping my fingers on it, “So—P’—should I ask you again?” his eyes looks so sharp right now, unlike when he is with my P’. “I don’t owe you any explanation na khrab—Nong Kris,” he spats the words bitterly to me but I know his kind of person, “You just heard my conversation na khrab with P’Hyuk—so—I can ruin your name na khrab to him in one snap—you know—this is very easy for me P’Mark.”

I am also astonished when I called him this morning to meet me up at the café near his university by lunch. It’s the start of the vacation now and here I am being a good Nong to P’Hyuk and P’Gun. This P’Mark doesn’t look threatened at all. He is a very well composed person, “My conscience is clear na khrab so go ahead and tell P’Hyuk,” I see—he isn’t using any sort of mind games with me right now but instead he is being honest with me using it as his advantage.

“My words versus your words P’—you decided which one P’Hyuk will believe,” and here I am laying my terms on P’Mark. I know he will give in soon—I can feel it, “Fine!” see—I am right, “I am telling this to you na khrab not because I did something to Ai’Gun—besides—I would kill myself na khrab if I ever touch him.” His way of adoring P’Gun is very admirable. I will give him credits for that area.

I stop tapping my fingers, “The floor is yours, P’,” I told him. He took extra deep breath before confessing, “I wasn’t really confident na khrab at first because who in his right mind na khrab will not go crazy when the reason of your deepest desire na khrab is just there—sitting—breathing in front of you?” good point but I will not answer him to torture him a bit when he is battling with his inner demon, “I didn’t touch him—not even the strand of his hair na khrab. I did my best to prevent things from happening na khrab—especially knowing Ai’Gun…how can I take advantage of him na khrab when he is that innocent? Sure—he did tempt me—many times na khrab that night—unconsciously but honestly—right now—all I want is someone who will pats my back and tell me na khrab that you did well!”

I get it, people didn’t believe him when he told them what exactly happened to him and P’Gun and now he is just waiting for someone who will genuinely be happy that he survived the night without doing anything to P’. Fair enough—and actually I am a fair person, “If that’s the case P’—then I am glad. You really did your best na khrab,” and I mean what I said.

He looks so shocked actually, “Oww~” he said so suddenly before grabbing his latte and drink first, “Listen P’—I hate people na khrab taking advantage of those people that I love the most and you na khrab isn’t cut off from the list. As you said, P’Gun is innocent na khrab that is why I want to protect him. Now, I appreciate na khrab that you are being honest to me P’—” “How did you even know that I am not lying na khrab? That I am being honest?” good question, “I study human behavior na khrab P’Mark and I can read your body language na khrab. You might be uncomfortable sitting opposite to me right now but I like that you change for P’Gun na khrab meaning you really treat him differently,” I explained more and I know he is smart enough to understand me.

“Well—yeah—somehow you are right na khrab but why are you only interested to me? Why don’t you start first na khrab with Ai’White?” I finally smile and grab my latte too but didn’t drink it first, “I did P’—and I got na khrab all the information I needed for P’White—but I am wondering too if Ai’Cap is aware about his boyfriend—” I was trying to observe his facial expression—if something will change or not but this P’ looks so calm, “And looking at you P’—it looks like you did your research too!” I concluded finally.

At last, I drink my latte while letting P’ talks, “In fact—I did,” and he sighs, “Look—when Ai’Cap asked help from me before na khrab to shrugged off Ai’White off of his radar—I need to do my research na khrab. Ai’Cap is very dear to Ai’Gun and I can’t let something happen to Ai’Cap—not under my watch. So I needed some small background check na khrab to White Nawat Phumphotingam—” I hiss hearing his whole name—again, “But I don’t think Ai’Cap is aware na khrab—now,this will be a problem if Ai’White will keep on running away na khrab with this issue,” and finally, something that both of us can agree.

“Honestly P’—I was shocked when I figured out na khrab too and I really want to tell Ai’Cap na khrab—but I am giving this a new light. If P’White will not tell Ai’Cap na khrab before the whole Korean trip ends—then I am afraid na khrab—but I will tell this to Ai’Cap,” because no one can mess up with my family. Not on my watch.

Surprisingly, P’Mark and I talked for hours and hours until it’s 5pm and P’ needs to go. Tomorrow is his flight too to Korea together with Ai’Cap and P’Gun, “I guess—I will meet you na khrab in Korea?” he asked me still a bit awkward to me. I shrug my shoulder, “You don’t need to guess na khrab P’—you will surely see me in Korea na khrab,” I assured him with my smirk on my face.

We are already walking towards P’s car, “Anyway, I forgot to ask you na khrab—how did you get my number?” so it finally sinks in to P’ that I miraculously have his phone number. “Easy as pie P’—all I did is call P’Gun na khrab—tell him that I need your help too and boom—instant number na P’,” I am still the cunning little cousin of P’Gun.

P’ only nods his head like what I said isn’t surprising anymore, “Don’t you even feel violated na khrab—that P’Gun gave me your number?” test number 2. Let’s see if P’ will react normally, “Nope~” he shook his head, “It’s AI’Gun na kharb—whatever he will do—It will always be okay for me na khrab~” he is blinded.

We stopped in front of his car, “I’ve been dying to ask you this na khrab P’Mark—but…what exactly did you see with P’Gun?” His forehead instantly makes a scary frown, “No offense P’—but I know my cousin na khrab—so what exactly did you see in him?” I need something from him after this so I need to stay out of his warning zone—for now.

“Fine!” he said loudly, “Ai’Gun isn’t just someone with good face na khrab and y body—like what I’ve seen in my life,” I snort hearing the adjectives he is using to P’, “I like him because—he is passionate na khrab. When I first saw him—he has this blinding aura on stage that I cannot take my eyes off him. The way he moves on stage na khrab or even the way he reaches those insane notes—he is emitting so much passion na khrab and that makes him attractive. Ai’Gun looks so different with his music—even when I helped him with his papers—I can sense how much love and passion he has for music alone and seeing that passion in him makes him so beautiful. Then we became close na khrab. His innocence and sense of justice—even his belief in friendship na khrab and with people that he loves make him into who he is—then I realized that—there’s something more about Gun Napat Na Ranong that people off stage na khrab don’t know—and that I want to know…that reason alone drives me insane na khrab that without realizing—I am into deep about Ai’Gun,” I’ve never seen a person confessing their love about a person looks so—in love.

I smile hearing how much he loves P’Gun. At least I know that he is serious, “I suddenly want to pull P’Gun here and let him hear your confession na khrab P’Mark—” he looks so pleased too, “But on a second thought—I don’t think P’ will understand what passion you are talking about na khrab~” and we both laugh with the reality. We both love P’Gun—well differently so we both know that P’Gun isn’t really the smartest person in town.

“Well—” he grabs the handle of his car door, “I think I need to—” but not too fast P’, “P’—I need your friend’s number na khrab!” I demanded. P’Mark looks confused again, “You need to be specific na khrab—who among my friends?”

Too much for anticipation, “You know—that P’ who were with you na khrab at the airport—the P’ that looks like a puppy na khrab following you,” does that ring a bell already? “Do you mean—Best?” BINGO! I smile, “Chai P’—I need his number,” but it makes his eyebrow raise, “And to what reason do you need na khrab his number?”

I chuckled, “I thought you like my P’Gun na khrab? And here I am—ready to give you a chance—” I tried the most effective method of psychology—the reserve one, “I do love Ai’Gun! It’s just that—Best is close to me na khrab so if you just want to use him with your experiment—then sorry but that P’ is off limits na khrab,” feisty! I like how this conversation is turning.

“You are being possessive na khrab P’Mark—or maybe selfish! You said that you love my P’Gun—but why are you protecting P’Best na khrab so much?” there is no way he can escape the trap that I am making. I expect him to be all scared by now but instead—P’ didn’t meet his dead end—yet, “Being possessive na khrab and being a good friend are two different topic na Nong. Right now—I am being a good friend—so care to explain why you want my dear old friend’s phone number na khrab?”

I must admit, playing smart with P’Mark is exciting. He really knows how to play it well. I folded my hands on my chest and lean on his ridiculously expensive car, “In case you didn’t get the memo na khrab P’Mark—P’Best and I—together with P’Yatch and P’s little sister are all going together na khrab to Korea next week—so right now—all I want is the number of your good old friend na khrab so that we can communicate very easily—you don’t want me calling you na khrab while strolling na khrab in Korea with P’Gun—right?” the aces are out. Now all I need is his answer.

“Why didn’t you say it sooner—okay na khrab—here’s the number~”

THE NEXT UPDATE IS THE MUCH AWAITED TRIP TO KOREA!!!

By the way…be ready—I will drop something soon~

Very soon~