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September 2021
It’s the first day of term and Kongpob is feeling a little anxious. He tries desperately to remember all of Dr. Ryan’s advice, sucking in deep breaths of air and trying to remember his list of positives for the day.
Eventually, he feels like he can finish knotting his tie and straightens out his shirt. His speaker is blaring out Arthit’s beautiful, melodic voice and he finds himself swaying to the beat, smiling as he remembers their last kiss.
He’s just wondering if he should call him, when his phone blares to life and Arthit’s face pops up.
He slides to answer and Arthit’s grins at him, showing rows of even white teeth.
“It’s not fair,” Kongpob moans immediately, “Why do I have to wear a tie everyday? It’s so annoying having to knot it. I know I chose the wrong major!”
“Stop complaining, silly pants! Just do what I did in high school, slide it down but don’t unknot it, then you can just put it straight back on.”
“Alright, smarty pants! Just cos you’re so clever, Mr Famous Musician!”
Arthit laughs, “Always so dramatic! Anyway, what time are you starting?”
Kongpob checks his watch and gasps loudly, “Shit! Now! I’m going to be late!”
Arthit stays on the line as Kong grabs his things and rushes for the elevator. Inside, Arthit continues to tease him and Kongpob finds himself relaxing again.
“Your voice is all I need to stay calm,” he admits.
“Then you should play my songs all the time, love!”
“I do!”
“Clearly, not enough if you were fretting about a tie!”
“Oi, I..”
“Just get your sexy ass here!”
He’s just arriving on campus when he hears loud, excited voices.
“Isn’t that Arthit?”
“Oh my goodness! He has the best voice ever!”
“I love him.. shame he’s already taken.”
Kongpob’s anxiety rears his head, but then softens with the next comment.
“Yeah, but he always looks so happy with his boyfriend.”
“Yeah, like he completes him.”
“I heard he writes all his songs for him..”
“That’s so romantic!”
He leaves the squealing fans behind and dashes towards the crowd, which seems to automatically part for him. And then there he is, Arthit - musician, skateboarder, Kong’s best friend and.. best of all, his boyfriend!
Their eyes meet across the space and they smile. And Kongpob feels like he’s insides are back where they belong.
The End.