*This chapter hasn't been proofread

Today is December 31st, the last day of 2010. Normally, I would celebrate New Year's with my family and relatives. But after my parents moved to Chiang Mai, they returned during the first year to celebrate with me in Bangkok. The second year, I brought my friends up north to celebrate in Chiang Mai.

The third year marked a separation due to distance: The father went one way, the mother went another, and the son end up drunk somewhere else. Last year, I counted down with four friends at Tan's house. But this year, I'm not with family, not partying with friends, and not going anywhere. Instead, I'm spending a special night at home with someone special.

I'm eagerly bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one with Phum—just the two of us.

Everyone gives importance to New Year's Day, organizes many activities, and celebrations. But when I'm with Phum, I realize that today is no different from any other day. Because every day with Phum is a special day for me.

"I'm hungry, Phum."

"Call and order something." Phum answered, but his mind must have gone out to help little Conan solve the case. He was more interested in Conan than me. His eyes are glued to the TV without blinking. Well, I wish little Conan would shoot an anesthetic needle right into your eyes and blind you.

"I'm too lazy to wait. I want to cook on my own. Come help me. I'm preparing a feast fit for an ancient Chinese emperor. Let's do this, hurry up!" Finally, I managed to drag him into the kitchen.

I don't want to brag, but I've learned how to cook. My teacher was Muek Paul (a distant relative of Khun Muek Daeng) Haha. Actually, Aunt Pui taught me. The menu that I made and succeeded in was... uh... instant noodles with eggs and morning glory. Simple yet satisfying!

[*Muek Paul — Paul the Octopus (หมึก/muek/ squid) is an octopus who gained worldwide attention for his uncanny ability to predict football match outcomes during the 2010 World Cup.
MomLuang Sirichalerm Svasti (nickname McDang (หมึกแด /Muek Daeng/), descended from the royal family, is a Thai food expert, chef, and writer.]

"Didn't you say you were going to cook the emperor's recipe? This is just instant noodles." Phum stood and shook my head since I started to unwrap the packet until the noodles were cooked. My brain must have been swollen by now.

"Just instant noodles, even you can do it. It's done. Bring some water." I put the pot on the low table in the living room. Phum carried chopsticks, spoons, and water bottles and sat down beside me. I'd like to eat straight from the pot because I was too lazy to wash dishes.

Phum, that rascal, he swiped all the pork and eggs for himself. So, I summoned my inner demon and sticked my head into the pot to reclaim my share. But he stubbornly sticked his head in just like me. That's how we ate it—our heads bumping against each other, competing from the first bite to the last. Yet, we both ended up satisfied.

After we finished eating, he and I went back to my room to play games and watch cartoons while waiting for the countdown.

"What time is it, Peem?"

Phum was sitting at the end of the bed playing a game while I sat leaning against the headboard playing with his iPhone 4. I heard him asking, but I didn't want to answer because I was busy wondering about something.

"Peem"

"..."

"Shorty!" Phum's voice became more intense, "Did you hear me? I'm asking what time it is."

"Can't the watch on your wrist tell time?"

"I want to ask my boyfriend, can't I?"

"No."

"..."

"10 p.m"

Phum laughed. Damn you! I took my mind off the iPhone and stared at Phum's back before asking the matter that was bothering me.

"Phum, you don't save my number?"

I knew it was bad manners to sneak a peek at other people's phones, but curiosity got the best of me. I wondered how my boyfriend had saved my name. To my surprise, there was no number associated with it.

"Well, you're not important, heh heh."

Not important? Whatttttttt????? He turned around, smirking mischievously at me without stopping his game. I threw a pillow at Phum's head in annoyance. Damn it, he laughed, didn't care and happily turned back to fighting the alien insects.

Phum didn't seem to realize, he kept laughing. I couldn't help but felt annoyed for several minutes before Phum stopped playing his game and crawled towards me on the bed. He grabbed my ankles and pulled with force until my body nearly slid towards him. Luckily, I didn't hit the headboard. Guys, asshole Phum is getting more violent with me every day. From being dissatisfied with his answer before, now I was really disappointed.

"What's with your frown?"

"Nothing."

"Are you upset? I was just joking."

"I'm not upset." Who's upset? Who's throwing a tantrum? Not me, definitely not!

"Then let's go play with sparklers."

"I'm not playing."

"Why don't you tell me you're upset?"

"I'm not, but I don't want to play."

"Look at me and talk."

"Why, if I say it, it will - heyyy!!"

Phum pulled my ankle again until I slid down to the middle of the bed. Then suddenly he straddled me, his arms forming a cage that trapped me. His mouth curved into a mischievous smile, eyes sparkling with amusement. He leaned down towards me, coming closer until our faces were almost touching before whispering, "Why bother saving your number when I've already memorized it? In this world, there's only one person whose digits matter to me. Now, can you stop being upset?"

[T/n: I'm 🫠. How about you, readers?]

As he spoke, he smiled sweetly and let me go. Seeing him like this, how could I stay sulky? Although I wanted to remind Phum to remember some emergency hotline numbers but I didn't want to disrupt the atmosphere, so I kept my mouth shut.

[T/n : Don't let me have a chance to sew your mouth, Peem.]

"I'm not upset. I just wanted to know the reason why you didn't save my number? But it's good that you memorized it." I said in a high- pitched voice. "If you forget, I'll charge 10,000 baht each time I have to tell you."

I pursed my lips and pushed Phum away, so he lay down beside me. "Lately, you've been talking about money a lot, Shorty... did you agree to date me because of the money?"

[T/N: Oh, you just realized?]

"Oh, for my birthday this year, don't forget my new Armani collection. Haha, you silly goose! I don't date people who don't lookgood, regardless of their wealth or status."

"You mean I'm good looking?" Phum's voice sounded sly. I turned to face him. The tips of our noses touched, our eyes met, and Phum moved his face just a little to kiss the tip of my nose softly.

There's an electric current spreading all over my body. I wrinkled my nose and pretended to answer him to cover my shyness.

"Hmmmm, are you good-looking? Well, when you're alone, it's pretty good. But when I'm with you, you suck because I'm better, hahaha."

Phum smiled and shake his head, then got off the bed and pulls me out to the balcony to watch the stars. It's only 10:00 p.m. What are you rushing for? But it's okay, let indulge him a little. He even managed remember my phone number while I couldn't remember one number of his, hahaha(Don't tell him though, or I'll get beaten up.)

"I stopped playing with sparklers since Prathom 6 (US Grade 6), Phum."

"Well, I'll play. When will it be midnight, Peem?"

"Oh, heh heh. Well, it'll be 12 soon."

Phum and I sat quietly, gazing at the stars. I looked at the blue lights adorning the tree in front of the house, which P'Ning and other employees had beautifully decorated.

I could hear the neighbors singing out of tune. Oh, how I miss those quirky Q guys! By now, they must have reached the planet Namek (Dragon Ball) because they all traveled to different provinces. Fine, enjoy your trips, friends.

"Are you cold, Phum?"

"A little."

"Do you want a long-sleeved shirt?" Phum shook his head. He picked up his Vitamilk* and drank it. Yeah, you didn't hear anything wrong. Phum and I drank Vi-Ta-Milk. We didn't want to start a new year with alcohol so I went down to get two bottle of Vitamilk in the fridge to drink with Phum.

[*A popular soymilk brand in Thailand]

Sitting on the balcony waiting for the countdown, letting the mosquitoes suck our blood for fun. But these mosquitoes were picky, they didn't bite the homeowner. I suspected that they were female mosquitoes carrying a strong rhino blood that chooses to bite only handsome men. I had to apply Soffell (repellent) to Phum three times already.

[*Incase you don't remember, Rhino = slutty (person)]

Mosquitoes are difficult to understand, but Phum is even more difficult to understand. Normally he's a straightforward person –if he wants something, he goes for it. He was mainly self-centered. Yet today,in this moment, he's acting strangely. I've noticed his gaze lingered on my hand for a while now, making awkward gestures as if he's going to grab it, yet he refrains. Frankly, I was a bit annoyed because just a moment ago he still dared kissing my nose.

"My hands are available, you can hold."

Phum smiled widely and immediately moved his hand to hold mine. "Three baht for the first minute. Twenty-five satangs perminute per minute later for both left and right hand." (1 baht = 100 satang)

[T/N: In the last day of 2010, we witnessed a severe devaluation of Peem's dignity.]

"Huh. What a deal! How much is the membership fee?" Oh, you play along with me?

"Usually, it's more expensive. But I see you're handsome so I'll give you a discount, but you'll have to please me inexchange." The Thai Xiao Daek Association would liketo report in. I want to throw up when I say it myself.

"Once given, can't take it back."

"Oh, guaranteed for life."

We smile at each other for no reason, perhaps drunk onsoy milk. Phum's hand reaches out, gently caressing my cheek. Our eyes lock, and I didn't know how our lips got so close together. I didn't know how long time had passed, but what I did know was that when he kissed me, the sweet taste of soy milk danced on our tongues, stealing my breath away.

"Wow! Woohooooooooooooooo!!!!"

Cheers and whistles echoed loudly from the front yard. Phum and I quickly separated from each other. Oh my god!!! What the hell is going on down there? I stared for a long time until I could clearly see there were about ten men smiling and teasing at Phum and me. In their hands were dozens of case of beer, boxes of liquor, bags of ice and food. Didn't you tell me you were going out of town? You deceived me?

"Guys, look! Sugar is melting all over the balcony."

"I recorded a video. If you don't want to be famous on YouTube, pay two hundred."

[T/n: sell them to Fandom, you'll get 100 times more.]

They kept teasing relentlessly. I thought today is ano-alcohol day. Looks like I have to break my word.

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In summary, they come to surprise me and Phum by pretendingto go to Khao Yai but hiding at Beer's condo instead, and the worst part? They all have been drinking already. Damn, you guys fuel up huh?

We set up the celebration at the grass as usual (our familiar spot, we didn't get used to it when we moved to another corner.) We placed along table for our food, set up the computer with the sound system, and laid out mats on the grass to sit in a circle as usual.

I just saw Nong Matthew, Toey's partner in crime. I suspect he's just returned from his faculty's camping trip. Matt is as close to us as Toey, our beloved brother, but he seems more grounded than Toey. It's incredible that these two have been friends since childhood.

Now, Matt has been dragged away and ganged up by Fang and Mick for disappearing like Toey. Toey didn't think about helping his friend and just sat there laughing.

Tan bragged about showing off his computer engineering skills. Shit, all he did was set up a computer to sing karaoke, what's so great about it? While the rest of us were still scrambling to get things ready, Q —the top bartender of Ratchathewi — decided it was time to showcase his own talents. He mixed drinks and walked around serving them to everyone.Even when I was lighting the barbecue grill and didn't have a hand to hold the glass, he was kind enough to feed (shove) the drink down my throat.

"Toey, can you stay still for two minutes? I'm dizzy."

Toey circled around Tan who was busy with his computer while everyone else already seated.

"Toey is helping Hia."

"You'd better come help me grill the squid instead."

Beer is our head chef today. Initially, Phum volunteered to assist with the grilling, but he almost died from choking on the smoke. So Beer sent his beloved friend to help me carry glasses and plates.

"Yeah, go help Beer. Those damn electric wires are going to get tangled in your legs, you'll fall and break your head."

Finally, Phum and I helped each other carry the ice cooler out. When we got to the circle, everyone was all sitting down. They pretended to whisper to each other, as if gossiping about me and Phum, perhaps trying to make me nervous. We played this game often. But I didn't blush at all, not even a little, because I had become shameless. In fact, I had tossed shame out the window long ago.

"What are you looking at? Never seen two handsomemen walking together?" I put the cooler on the table and sat down next to Chan who had left space for us. Phum followed and sat beside me.

[T/N: 🤮😂 Proud to be shameless.]

"Having been with Phum for less than a month, you're already token (you mean 'taken', Mick?) his older brother's habits, Peem?"

"What habits?" Both me and Fang shouted at Mick at the same time.

"Narcissistic, boisterous, unusually talkative, extremely irritable, emotionally labile, complaining about everything everywhere, haha."

[T/N: Mick, I admire your courage to speak the truth. Actually Mick just listed 3 habits, and I added my own options 😁 By the way, those habits make them wife material.]

"Peem has been like this since birth." If you're going to help me like this, just keep your mouth shut, Chan.

"Have you guys booked the accommodation yet?" Toey suddenly appeared between me and Phum.

"Accommodation?? Why would we book? Where are we going?"

"Oh, you guys look so sweet. Toey thought that you two were going to go on honeymoon at Amazon river." Everyone busted into laughter. Toey got a hard slap on the head from his Hia Phum. He hurriedly ran over to Beer and helped carry grilled shrimp and grilled squid was quickly placed them in the circle. Oh, this kid enjoys intensity. He doesn't appreciate gentle treatment; he prefers punches and kicks.

"So you're planning to go all the way to the Amazon River? Well, that's good." Not again, Chan.

"Fuck you, go there to let an anaconda slit my neck?Besides, there won't be any honeymoon at all because I haven't received the dowry yet." I held out my hand in front of Phum's face. "Give it tome, my dowry."

"Pay cash, no credit." My friends all laughed heartily.

"How much?" Phum smiled, playing along.

"How much is good?" I asked my friends for their opinions. They all brainstormed together. Fang even pulled out his phone to calculate. Are you not afraid that your little brother will lose money?

"For P' Peem, three thousand baht and two sacks of cassava is already generous."

Huh? Is that a dowry, Matt, you little rascal?

[T/N: 😱🤣🤣🤣 Nong Matt, I like you. Guys, we will eat cassava at their wedding.]

"Peem, come here." Suddenly Q walked up and pulled my arm to stand up. I was confused about what he was going to do. He took the coal tongs and strike three times.

"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention. Today we have a premium product to present. It is only one in the world with lots of features and functions. Whatever the iPhone 4 can do, our product can do even better. Weed the garden, raise brown-headed cowbird *, it can do it all, you just name it. All it takes is for you to say the word. And I would like to start the bidding for this product at 99 baht."

[1.Weed the garden -> eat grass. 2. Raise brown-headed cowbird: those birds sit on the buffalo eating any ticks or insects.
Inconclusion, this premium product has full features and functions of a kwaai (buffalo)🤣🤣🤣]

I almost collapsed to my knees.

Fuck youuuuu!!!!!!!!!!

"200" Mick hurriedly raised his hand before anyone else.

My face must have been extremely funny. They fell ontheir backs, rolling on the ground laughing. Damn you Q! How could you do it to me? He locked my neck so tightly that I couldn't escape.

"200 going once. Anyone offering more?"

They laughed even harder, crawling on the floor. Asfor Phum, he sat hugging his knees, watching the auction and laughed along withthem. I'm not your play toy, damn it!

"P'Q, 500," fuck you Toey. When it comes to this, you two work together so well.

"800, and do you usually eat grass or rice bran?" Damn Chan, I'm gonna rip out your teeth.

"800 now, 800 now ahead of you. Don't forget, this isa limited-edition item. Once it's gone, it's gone." Shia Q played his role way too well. Don't let me slip away. Damn it, no matter how hard I struggle, he won't let go. He's grabbing the back of my shirt, hanging me up until my feet barely touch the ground. Arghhhh!!!!!!!!!!! Let me go!!!!!!

[T/N: This reminds me of the first time you met Phum. I thought that was the first time someone, uh, give you a lift – but it seems I was wrong.]

"1,200. Can it be used as fertilizer for the trees?" Beer, I'm not some animal dung!

"5000." Oh, this is starting to be more reasonable, my friend Tan. I'm not picky. Five or six thousand is good enough, haha.

"20" fuck the duck and fuck you Pan. Starting at 99, this is already a flea market price, and you still bargain. Do you think we're at Khlong Thom market?

[*Khlong Thom night flea market Khlong Thom is a lively Chinatown neighborhood where bargain seekers flock to the sprawling.]

"Shut up krub, A'Pan. The auction is supposed to go up, don't bring it down, damn you. 5000 holding with Khun Tan at the moment. Anyone offering more? Fair warning! 5000 going once... 5000 going twice... If not, then...."

"Fifty million." Oh my! The handsome and cool voice of Phum who had been smiling for a while spoke up.

"Huh! Wowww!!!!!!!!!! "And the eruption of the official Peem Phum teasing squad roared up again. Whatever Phum said or did, he got teased for it. You guys have the job of teasing, so keep teasing. I have the job of being embarrassed, so I'll keep being embarrassed. If you dare to tease me, I'll dare to be embarrassed. Yeah, bring it on.

But fifty million? Okay, sold. I shook myself out of Q's grasp and went straight to sit down beside Phum, and immediately welded to his body. Dad, Mom, we're good now. We're rich. We can just sleep and eat for the rest of our lives.

[T/n: Can I go with you? I can weed the garden, raise birds and technically, I can make fertilizer for trees.]

"Pay up!" Q made a cheeky face, holding is hand out for money from Phum.

"Now I don't have enough. I'll give you a check tomorrow. For now, please the guarantor well."

Damn it! Who is possessing my Phum? I want the old Phum back! Fang got up and fell over the table. So excited huh?

" What about me, Fang? What about my dowry? I won't lose. I want more than Peem." Begging to be kicked in the nuts, huh? Your acting is so fake, my friend!

"That's you. You hand over all of your house business to me, Tan."

"You're the one who has to pay my dowry."

We laughed at those two who couldn't stop arguing.

"How about getting my foot first? Fuck, you get me and you still want me to pay?"

"Don't let him have his way easily, Fang. Learn to fight back sometimes."

Now everyone has started to focus on Fang. Okay, good. It's about time someone else got the attention. I've been through enough. I need a break.

"Don't provoke him, Chan. Last night I was lying down and was about to fall asleep. I didn't know what the hell happened. Damn it, he got up and rushed over to straddle me. Good thing I reacted in time."

Hahaha, we all laughed at Fang.

[T/N: Peem, there's a Vietnamese idiom "Cười người chớ vội cười lâu. Cười người hôm trước hôm sau người cười", conveying the same meaning as "He who laughs today may weep tomorrow"]

"Then what do you do, Tan?" I leaned over and asked him out of curiosity, only to get slapped on the head by Phum and pulled back to sit properly.

"Well, I just 'do' it for KhaoFang." He wrapped his arms around Fang's shoulders and patted his head like Fang was a little hottest at a bar. But to say that, it did look like that because Fang was just sittingwith his head down. I couldn't tell if he was angry or embarrassed, but he must have lost his self-confidence (I think he lost his virginity too).

[T/n: I read the last sentence while drinking water. You know what happened.]

"I made Fang know his place. Give him a light welcome with 11 rounds for the new year 2011"

My goodness!!!! It's a good thing that Tan counted by the Gregorian calendar. If he counted by Buddhist calendar (2554), oh my god, you would be wrecked, Fang. Fang kept his head down and mumbled, "You better not let your guard down, Tan." Hahaha, he's so cruel, but it's funny and strange to see someone as tough as Fang being subdued by Tan.

"Oh, so you got Fang already, Tan?" We turned our heads to look at Pan twice (as comedians like to do). Um, are you stupid for real or are you playing dumb, Pan?

[T/n: Pan is straightforward and always let you know what he's thinking. So, no, he isn't playing dumb.]

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It's around 11:00 p.m now. We're pretty drunk, singing crazy songs and having fun, forgetting about being tired. There were four microphones, but only three people got to sing because Pan hoarded two for himself. This guy can't see a mic without grabbing it. Even if he's not singing or talking, just to hold it and cough at it is good enough. But now he's starting to lose his balance and can't sing coherently. He's drunk on both alcohol and air because he's been talking too much and swallowed a lot of air.

As for the remaining two mics, Q and Matt shared them. Matt is half Italian and half Khon Kaen (Isan, Northeast Thailand). He has the handsome mixed-race look like Mario, but his Khon Kaen blood is very strong.

[*Mario Maurer, starring in สิ่งเล็กเล็ก ที่เรียกว่า...รัก A Little Thing Called Love, one of my favorites of all time]

If it's not necessary, he won't speak in the central dialect at all. When he talks to his mom, he speaks in Isan dialect, which is really cute. Sometimes he has conference calls with both his parents at the same time, mixing Italian and Isaan, with a bit of English thrown in. It's confusing but hilarious, don't tell anyone!

"Peem, go get Pan the ladder."

"A ladder? What for?"

"So he can climb the key."

"Haha, I think it's too late, Tan. He's been off-key for ages."

We laughed at Pan, who was nibbling on the microphone while trying to read the lyrics of the song เบาเบา by Singular. It seemed like he was ahead of the drums, with no melody, no rhythm, and definitely not in tune. Pan is a handsome guy,but his singing is terrible. This just proves that no one is perfect. Haha.

Pan is a laid-back guy. He doesn't care about the rhythm and often lets it go. He doesn't bother with the melody either; he just adapts, thinks, and sings on his own. The sound of a buffalo giving birth is more pleasant to the ear to than his voice. Yet, he mistakenly believes he has a good singing voice.

[T/N: What a beautiful mistake!]

[There should be a GIF or video here. Update the app now to see it.]

[T/N: Another beautiful melody 🥰 Such a waste that they don't use these song in the series.]

Miss me once when you miss no one.
Make yourself comfortable if we meetin a dream.
Tell me about your good moments.
Nothing much I need, let's love each other gradually.

Oh, thank god it's finally over. My ears can't take it anymore, Pan.

" Can I get a round of applause! Wasn't that amazing? You know what, I think I'll audition for The Star next year."

[T/N: Guys, clap your hands! 👏👏👏👏👏]

After finishing his song, he praised himself and sat down to sip his drink, but he wouldn't let go of the microphone because he was afraid Tan would take it. Should I glue it to your hand, Pan?

"Just in case you forgot, Pan, The Star is looking for singers, not people with bronchial and vocal cord disabilities."

"Damn you, Peem, you liar. You're just jealous of me, haha! Matt, solo." He went back to barking and howling with Matt. This time it's a 'Phleng Phuea Chiwit' song, but listening to them singing, it sounded more like 'Wong Wian Chiwit'.

[*Phlengphuea chiwit (Thai: เพลงเพื่อชีวิต; lit. Songs for Life) describes a type of Thai folk music, strongly influenced by elements of Western folk and rock music with a protest theme mainly centered on the hardship of working-class people and in favor of ademocratic political system.
T/N: Pan has always shown great dedication to the cause.
** Wong Wian Chiwit (Thai: วงเวียนชีวิต; lit. Circle of Life) is a Thai television program broadcast on Channel 3. It focuses on sharing the life stories of individuals facing significant challenges or hardships. The show often features support and assistance from viewers and sponsors to help those in need.]

We laughed while listening the song of Pan and Matt. Meanwhile, Toey was causing chaos everywhere. He was drunk and hyper, running around bothering Beer and Fang who were grilling food, picking flowers (Aunt Pui is going to eat your liver, Toey) to give to Pan and Matt. Sometimes he would sit between Chan and Tan who were having an on-the-rocks duel. Or sometimes he just sat and stared at Phum and me with a smile. But I don't see he's teasing his senior much, probably afraid of getting being teased back.

"Next, I'd like to invite the men who gave up the title of university moon because he thought the judges' face expressions were annoying, haha. Khun Phumin, please come sing a song to honor and welcome the new year. Come on, come on!"

[T/n: Well, can't blame the judges. I can imagine them gazing passionately at him and drooling... just like us.]

Whoa, really, Phum (almost) became the university moon? But the reason he didn't get it is so typical of him, haha.

Phum didn't take the mic from Pan right away, seeming hesitant about whether to sing or not until his friends, especially his older brother, pressured him into it.

"Can I sing right here?"

"Whatever you want, man. What song?"

Phum turned to look at me, as if he was considering something, before telling the name of the song.

"More than Love."

Oh my god, I almost crawled into my glass. He took my hand and we looked into each other's eyes as if there were just the two of us here. I might have believed it, if it weren't for the loud cheers, teasing, and shouts from the rowdy crowd around us.

Damn, Phum was being sweet without caring about the people watching. I was so embarrassed, but he didn't care and kept singing while looking into my eyes.

[There should be a GIF or video here. Update the app now to see it.]

มากกว่ารัก  (More than Love) by Pete Pol

(The singer is the 2nd runner-up of The Star season 2 😂)

A person who once was lonely, who once felt empty
Once looked for love everywhere
The world is so big, with so many people
Yet my heart was so lonely

Now I have met you,
I don't know what you've given to me,
But the same big world cannot make me lonely anymore.
As long as I have you here.

You are more than love, because you are my other half.
I spent my whole life searching and waiting for you,
And finally, I found that you're everything that completes my heart.
From now on, every breath I take is for you.

If you are love, then it's a love so good that words can't describe.
I am so lucky to have you by my side
My life has been filled with what was once missing.
You are more than love, because you are my other half.

I spent my whole life searching and waiting for you,
And finally, I found that you'reeverything that completes my heart.
From now on, every breath I take is for you.
You are more than love, because you are my other half

I spent my whole life searching
And waiting for you
And finally, I found that you are everything that completes my heart.
From now on, every breath I take is for you

From now on, every breath I take... is for you.

The song ended with loud whistles, cheers, and my hearts welling up like a balloon, ready to float away.

"Damn, that's awesome! Is there a bed available, my friend?" Q said

"My brother is going to swallow Peem whole," said the person you-know-who.

"Phum sang for you, now you should sing for him too."

Beer, how much did you get under the table from Phum?

"No, my voice isn't good." I refused the microphone that Pan tried to force on me. What song should I sing? No, no, no, I'm already too embarrassed.

"Come on, just sing a little bit," Why do you have to pester me? Those expectant eyes, like a dozen of hungry children, were pressuring me heavily.

"Alright, alright."

"What song, Phi? I'll play it for you." You're so eager, Matt.

I looked at everyone and stopped my gaze on the faceof the man beside me. He broke into a smile. Let me get back at him for makingme so embarrassed. I brought the microphone close to my mouth and sang the only song I could think of at that moment.

"Go, go to hell, darling, I'll punish you."

["นางแมว (Nahng Maew)" by Hin LekFai (Stone Metal Fire)
T/N: 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣 Honestly I think the song fit Peem as his pet name is Maew. The title can be translated as "Sexy kitty". Do Phum think Peem is sexy?]

Hahahaha!!!!!! Phum's smile vanished instantly. He almost got up to punch me in the nose. The others fell back laughing. I quickly patted Phum's head to comfort him before calling Matt over for the song name. Soon, the song's intro started, accompanied by the sound of teasing and Phum's breathtaking smile.

[There should be a GIF or video here. Update the app now to see it.]

พรหมลิขิต (Fate) by Big Ass

Staring at the distant sky, staring with wonder
Wondering who it was that led you astray to meet me.

Among millions of people, it's truly without reason that we met.
From being someone who didn't believe in anything,
in the end, I just keep asking myself over and over.

Is it fate, isn't it? That's how it'swritten,
It made us fall in love like that, right?
If so, can I ask for something
Pleasedon't let us be separated
Let us love each other until death do us part
Can I ask for that?

Before, I thought that my breath belonged to me.
But now that I've met you, I just realized, that my breath belongs only to you

Among millions of people, it's truly without reason that we met.
From being someone who didn't believe in anything,
in the end, I just keep asking myself over and over.

Is it fate, isn't it? That's how it's written,
It made us fall in love like that, right?
If so, can I ask for something
Please don't let us be separated
Let us love each other until death do us part
CanI ask for that?

Among millions of people, it's truly without reason that you had to choose me.
From being someone who didn't believe in anything,
in the end, I just keep askingmyself over and over.

Is it fate, isn't it? That's how it's written,
It made us fall in love like that, right?
If so, can I ask for something
Please don't let us be separated
Let us love each other until death do us part
CanI ask for that?

[T/N: One said "You're my other half." And the other replied "You're my Fate"]

"I think we should get a board to write 'Phum and Peem' on it, like a wedding decoration." Chan suggested, raising his glass for a toast. I raised my eyebrows at Phum and handed the mic back to Pan.

"Yes, the newlyweds have already sung a heartfelt song for each other. Next, let's cut the cake. Huh? There's no cake? Only Khanom MorKaeng. Well, we Thais have to use and eat Thai food. So please, let's eat MorKaeng."

[T/N: It looks good. Hope they serve it at the wedding, not just cassava.]

Damn, Pun is talking to himself, and he actually makes sense. Hey, Pun, you're scaring me. And it seemed like they were working as ateam. As soon as Pun set it up, Mick came and knelt down behind me and Phum.

"Bride and groom bow to the Heaven."

Damn, I'm not even married yet. Even if I do, I won't do it in Chinese style. Mick pressed my head and Phum's down. Then when we tried to raise our heads "Not yet," he pressed us down again, "Bow to the Earth."

"新正如意新年发财, every one!!!" Is it Chinese New Year already??? Beer, it's not even New Year yet!!!!!

[T/n:🤣🤣🤣 Mick, what Chinese dramas did you watch?
*Intraditional Chinese weddings, on the wedding day, the couple also has a momentto express "I do", this ritual is called bai tang(拜堂). The couple has to perform three times bows (kowtow 叩头): 1st To heaven and earth, 2nd to the parents, and 3rd to each other.
** "May all your wishes come true and good fortune on this Chinese New Year." This is a popular Chinese New Year greeting that Thai people are familiar with. Khun Beer spoke it in Teochew (a branch of the Chinese language family).]

"Get promoted and get rich. I hope you get the Diamond Crown soon." Fuck you Q, I'm not selling water filter.

[*Referring to Amway]

"Hey, hey, give me the mic, I'm going to sing a song for Fang. Let Phum and Peem enjoy themself, they've taken the spotlight for so long. Give it to me." Tan staggered over and snatched the mic from Pun. He turned and smiled at Fang, who was sitting there shaking his head lazily.

"KhaoFang krubbb!!!!!!!" Tan called his boyfriend in a soft, sweet voice (the voice of a drunkard).

I understand now why they like to cheer and tease me and Phum. Because right now I'm teasing Tan and Fang louder than anyone else.The more I see Fang smiling awkwardly, the more I enjoy it.

"Don't do a silly thing like that, Tan." Fang laughed, smiling sheepishly. Phum was annoyed with his older brother, he threw a soda cap at Fang's head.

"Fang, Fang!" Tan kept calling his boyfriend's name relentlessly. Fang didn't say anything, just sat and watched Tan, whose state of mind was 70/30. The 70% was completely useless, while the remaining 30% was barely there. It must have been the result of his on-the-rocks duel with Chan, who was also sitting there smiling sweetly, almost falling over.

"Fang jaa! Tan might not be very good at singing. But Tan will sing with all his heart for you. Fang krub, Tan love Fang ná krub."

[*จ๋า /jăa/ particle used to sound affectionate when calling someone'sname, or responding to your name being called]

"Wooooo!!!!!!!"

"Damn Tan, you're embarrassing me, you buffalo, that's enough." Fang burst out laughing at Tan's silliness. Tan didn't seem to care and turned to tell Matt to play the song. Matt smiled, and we all eagerly waited to see what song Tan would sing.

But as soon as the intro started, we exploded in laughter, scattering to find a place to let out our laughs.

[There should be a GIF or video here. Update the app now to see it.]

มันต้องถอน by Poifai Malaiporn

Oh my god, Poifai come himself. Fang almost got up and hit Tan on the head with a bottle of Black Label. By the time Tan finished singing, we were laughing until our jaws almost dropped.

[* I won't translate the lyrics, instead, I'll try to explain the meaning of the song (there's not much to translate. Just listening to the song and watching the MV is enough). The song name, in Isan language, is based on the idiom จั๋งซี้มันต้องถอน - a thorn must be removed by a thorn, and can be translated as, "I must drink more to sobber up" 😅. Yes, you heard it right. Thai people believethat when you feel unwell and experience dizziness, feel faint, nausea, weak, unsteady etc., you should drink alcohol (40 Degrees or herbal liquor, etc.) in small amount, and these symptoms will improve. And this treatment called ถอน. Drunkards then rationalized that when they get drunk and experience those symptoms, they should drink more to get rid of the hangover and feel better. How brilliant they are!

Ok, back to Tan&Fang. Maybe it just was born from my delulu brain. Whatever, let me be 😄! Maybe for Tan, Fang is like an alcohol. He was drunk on love and he tried to fight drunkenness by get more of Fang. But we all know that the more we drink, the more we're addicted. And will the addiction ever fade away?]

Found it on the Internet

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