2013/xx/xx

Dear Arthit,

I'm so glad I have you to share my thoughts with. I can't believe I've finally managed to find Jenny after all these years. I can't even fully describe my feelings right now. It's like this invisible weight that I've been carrying has finally been lifted off my shoulders. I'm happy and sad at the same time. I almost feel like my grandpa has truly left me because he's now at peace, and I'll miss him even more. Thank you for listening to me ramble on about their sad love story. I hope ours will be much happier. I love you. ❣︎

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2013/xx/xx

Dear Arthit,

Today was officially the first day of school. I was so lost trying to navigate between the buildings. There were people willing to help, but they spoke too fast for me to understand and I felt bad for asking more than once. Jamie had helped me find all my classrooms a few days ago, but they changed the locations last minute. I was late for two classes today just because I couldn't find them. I feel so useless and I'm always bothering people.

During my lunch break, I went to Subway and bought two sandwiches. It's buy one get one free for $5. They call this deal BOGO. I'll eat the other sandwich for lunch tomorrow. I only have about ten minutes for lunch anyway, so a sandwich is the quickest. The food here is very expensive so I'll try to get this BOGO deal as often as possible. I'm glad dinner is provided for employees at Payel's family restaurant.

So that's my first day of school. I hope yours was better. I miss you so much. ❣︎

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2013/xx/xx

Dear Arthit,

Apparently, what we see in those American movies about Halloween is real. People go all out for this weird holiday. Jamie and Payel dragged me to some house party. I really didn't want to go but they insisted that it's part of the learning experience. I didn't have a costume for such an occasion and I wasn't about to spend money on something so ridiculous. Then Payel made me wear her lab coat and use a broken stethoscope as props. Did I mention that Payel is studying dentistry? She's really smart. Jamie is a business major like me, so that's why she knows all the good professors and the classes to avoid.

Anyway, the party was so wild and out of control. Everyone was already half-drunk when we got there. I think I was the only one sober. I met a lot of people but I don't remember half their names. And they were so drunk I doubt they would remember me the next day. I had to drag both Jamie and Payel back to the dorm completely wasted. I was lucky I didn't get puked on. It was such a long night. I honestly don't think these parties are for me. I wish you were here with me to experience my first Halloween and we could dress up together. ❣︎

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2013/xx/xx

Dear Arthit,

I knew you would pass your Comm 201. Krystal has always said you're smart but just lazy with studies. Since you actually studied for the exam this time, I knew you would pass. And you did so with flying colors. I'm so proud of you. It looks like you've lost weight in your recent pictures. It must have been all that stress over Comm 201. Now that that's over, I hope you can relax and eat more. I love your cheeks.

The weather here is getting chillier but I'm layering so don't worry about me. Besides, I run in and out so I'm moving around a lot. I'll be fine. I really don't need a jacket. I'll just wait until it's cold enough to bring out the big winter coat my mom bought for me. You really don't need to worry about me. I rather save the money for my plane ticket to go back home during Christmas break. Just the thought of seeing you soon is enough to keep me warm. I really can't wait. I try not to show it, but sometimes it's very depressing to be all alone here. There aren't that many people I actually talk to here. Jamie is a good friend but I don't want to intrude and be a third wheel all the time. Besides, seeing Jamie and Payel together only makes me miss you more. ❣︎

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2013/xx/xx

Dear Arthit,

I really liked snow the first week it started snowing. However, I hate it now. It's so cold and gloomy outside. I haven't seen the sun for a few weeks now. It's very depressing. The grounds are covered in black slush and ice patches. I was shoveling the storefront of the restaurant and I slipped. In the process of breaking my fall, I sprained my wrist. Now I have to wear this stupid wrist brace until it feels better. I also can't work because of this. Aside from missing you, I'm now even missing the weather back home.

The more time I have to sit still the more time I have to miss you. There are Christmas decorations everywhere here. It's very pretty. I wish you can see it with me and not just from the pictures I send you. The tree at the Rockefeller Center is huge and spectacular. I see a lot of couples sharing hot chocolate and ice skating there. I wish we could do that too. Someday, we'll come here and do that together. We can take a picture in front of that beautiful tree holding hands and a cup of hot chocolate. I hope that day will come soon. I love you. ❣︎

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2013/xx/xx

Dear Arthit,

I'm sorry for making you sad too but I couldn't stop myself from crying. I can't pretend to be strong anymore. I can't believe that stupid snowstorm is causing our school to cut Christmas break shorter. I hate this. I've worked so hard all for nothing. I can't believe even you agree with my mom that I should stay here. I really want to go back even for just a few days. I don't care about the money. I only saved it to go home. I don't want to wait until summer break. You guys don't understand me. It's so hard missing you and missing home. I want to hold you and kiss you already. Don't you miss me too?  ☹︎

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2014/02/14

Dear Arthit,

Happy Valentine's Day! I know it's already over for you, but there's still a few minutes before it's over for me. I'm sorry for not being able to celebrate our first Valentine's Day together. I'm glad you liked my gifts, and Aim did a decent job wrapping the gifts. I'm sure Aim looked pretty funny when your friends thought he was confessing to you. But I had to wait in line overnight to get the latest Nike's for him in exchange for his service. So I don't feel too bad for him.

Also, thank you for the best gift ever. It looks great and I love the color blue. It's amazing that you made this scarf by yourself. I love it, and I love you. ❣︎

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2014/xx/xx

Dear Arthit,

I don't understand why you're upset with me. I didn't do anything wrong. I stayed up all night working on a project. Two guys didn't even bother to show up. So the three of us had to do last-minute research to cover their parts. I'm not apologizing because I don't know what I'm supposed to apologize for.

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2014/xx/xx

Dear Arthit,

I'm glad you're not upset anymore. I hope you trust me that I only love you and I miss you a lot too. I don't focus on anything other than school and I don't think about anyone other than you. We promised to get through this together. Please have a little more faith in me. I love you. ❣︎

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2014/xx/xx

Dear Arthit,

So I submitted the application for that summer internship you told me to apply for. I really don't think I'll get it. There are so many people applying and there are only four spots. So I highly doubt my chances. My professor is just being nice for saying I qualify but there are so many other students. And many speak better English than me. Anyway, I'm going to book my ticket next week. Payel says tickets are cheaper on Wednesdays because her aunt that works at a travel agency told her that. I'm so excited to go home. I bought a bunch of stuff for you during the after Christmas sale. It's my surprise for you. I really can't wait.

I'm sorry you don't like my hair right now. I know it's gotten really long, but I'll just get it cut when I get home. It's so much cheaper to get a haircut back home. My favorite salon only charges $7 but the cheapest place around here is $40 for a basic cut. So I'll wait. ❣︎

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2014/xx/xx

Dear Arthit,

I can't believe I actually got the internship. I'm very surprised. Would you be disappointed if I declined the offer? You seemed really happy about it. I guess you should be since you encouraged me to apply. Everyone is telling me that I would be crazy to decline an internship with Johnson & Johnson. I think everyone is more excited about it than I am. You saw how excited Jamie and Payel were when they barged into my room cheering. But I really just want to go home. I miss you too much already. ❣︎

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Kongpob puts on his headphones and clicks connect. The school year is about to end and his internship with Johnson & Johnson will start in three weeks. The finals will start next week. It's serious crunch time, but he can't focus. He misses his boyfriend too much.

It's their scheduled weekly Skype time. It's been a week since he's Skyped with Arthit. He can't wait to talk to him and see his face. He's really excited.

"Kongpob! Sorry, I just woke up." Arthit yawns and smiles, showing his dimple.

"That's okay. I can wait if you need to use the bathroom or something." Kongpob says as he brings the laptop to bed with him. Arthit looks sleepy and really cute at the moment.

"Is your hair wet?" Arthit squints his eyes at the screen.

"Yes, I just came out of the shower. I had to shower quickly since they still haven't fixed the warm water yet."

"Hey! You got a haircut!" Arthit knew something looked different. He can't really tell how Kongpob's haircut looks since it's wet but Kongpob looks refreshed and he doesn't like that.

"Yeah, you keep nagging me about it and since I'm about to start my internship, I finally gave in. But I went to this guy that gives haircuts out of his basement for $18. I hope you like it. Since you'll have to look at it every day for a while."

"Well, I only see you once a week online but I guess when school is over we can Skype more often." Arthit has come to terms with the fact that they won't be seeing each other this summer. He's still sad but he tries not to let it show. He really does want to be a supportive boyfriend.

"Nope. I don't want to Skype so much. I would rather go out more during the summer. I finally won't have all this insane amount of homework and projects." Kongpob grins from ear to ear.

"Oh. Okay, I guess you should enjoy yourself more. Who needs to spend time with their boyfriend? Not you apparently." Arthit pouts. Here he's trying to be supportive and understanding but Kongpob doesn't even care about spending time with him.

"But I want to spend more time with my boyfriend."

"You're not making any sense!" Arthit turns away.

Kongpob chuckles seeing Arthit sulk. "Look! Arthit, look!"

"What? I don't think I want to talk to you right now."

"Arthit, just look for a second." Kongpob says in a sweet voice.

Arthit turns to look at the screen. He doesn't know what he's looking at. Kongpob is holding up a piece of paper in front of him. "Stop shaking. I can't see it. Just tell me what it is."

"Plane tickets!" Kongpob removes the paper away from the screen.

"Oh my God! So you're coming back? What about your internship? Didn't you just say you're about to start your internship?" Arthit is so confused yet excited.

"I am. I'm about to start my internship. But I bought these tickets for you to come and visit me for the summer. Surprise!"

"You're kidding! How? Oh my God! You're insane!" Arthit jumps in excitement.

"I'm so excited too!"

"But wait! I don't know if my parents will let me go. What if they say no? Are those tickets refundable? Wait! No, I'll make sure they let me go. Don't worry about it." Arthit immediately tries to think of ways to convince his parents. Can he sneak out of the country? What will it take? Hmm...

"Don't worry. I've already asked them. I had asked Krystal to secretly help me ask your parents and apply for a tourist visa for you before I booked these tickets. Your father agreed since your grades improved so much." Kongpob explains to his boyfriend. He knows Arthit was about to plot his escape.

"Really? I can't believe my dad agreed without my mom persuading him. Are you sure he said yes?" Arthit pinches himself. "Ouuu... okay, I'm not dreaming."

Kongpob laughs at how adorable Arthit can be. "No, you're not dreaming. I talked to him on the phone. I was a little nervous, but he was actually very insightful. We had a nice conversation. He's actually very proud of you and he likes that you've been volunteering at the orphanage."

"Oh my God! I'm so excited. I can't wait to see you. I love you so much." Arthit kisses the screen.

"I love you too!"

"I love you more!"

"More times two!"

"More times three!"

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AN: Sweets, I hope I've made up for making everyone sad with the last update. 🥺 I had initially did the screenshots of the cute font for Kongpob too, but I didn't want everyone to go through the hassle again. So, sorry Kong. 😢

Facts: Krist auditioned for 30 different gigs and only made it into round two for 1 of them, and that's the legendary SOTUS. 🤗

Curtsy,
Lana ❤️