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Yay, I finished another exam! Tomorrow is the last one. But today, I still couldn't go home to rest yet because I have to attend a meeting about the camp. I was sitting on a bench in front of the faculty building, waiting for Toey and Q. Toey went to buy some food, and Q went to the bathroom.

"Peem," someone called from behind.

"Oh, Kluen, what are you doing here?" Wow, he's good. He recognized me from behind. How did he hit my head last time?

[T/n: Yeah, I wonder that too.]

"I'm here for the camp meeting. Your senior invited us." I moved to make room for Kluen and his friends at the table.

"Oh, right, I forgot." I just noticed that there were seniors and friends from other faculties walking into the building. Well, architecture and fine arts students sometimes blend together. It's hard to tell them apart. Kluen smiled at me before introducing his friends.

"Peem, this is Kee and K, my friends. Kee, K, this is Peem." I nodded and smiled at Kluen's friends. K looked familiar.

"Huh, no wonder you're always daydreaming." Kee said, wiggling his eyebrows at Kluen.

"Shut up," Kluen said, looking fiercely at Kee, but Kee just shrugged and laughed with K. What's up with them?

"Hiaaaaaa Peemmmmmmmmm! Oh, who's that?" Toey shouted from afar but was startled when he saw strangers. He looked at one face and then another.

"Toey, this is P'Kluen, P'Kee, and P'K. Guys, this is Toey, my junior." They nodded, but Toey, with his great social skills, introduced himself.

"Hi, I'm Toey, Hia Peem's junior. Are you guys studying architecture? That's cool. Which department? You all look good, so fair-skinned, and..."

[T/n: Q, where're you? Did you drown in the toilet?]

"Damn Toey, that's enough. Do you even know them? Sorry, he's a bit talkative."

"It's okay, he's a bit over the top, but he seems fun," Kee said with a smile.

"Toey's not crazy! Oh, P'Q is here. I gotta go. Bye, everyone."

"Hey, aren't you joining the meeting, Toey?" But it was too late; Toey had already run off. I still don't know why Toey has been avoiding Q all week. I only know that it's Pan's order. I'll have to ask him after exams. Q arrived and put his arm around my neck, making me bear his full weight.

"Damn, Q, you're heavy."

"Stop whining."

"Oh, K/Q!" They both called each other's names at the same time.

"You know each other?" I asked Q.

"Yeah, K plays bass in my band."

Oh, that's why he looked familiar. K was the one who got drunk and arrested during the last Loy Krathong, missing the concert, so Chan had to fill in.

"I thought I recognized you, Peem. You're Q's friend. Q, this is Kluen and Kee, my friends."

It was good they knew each other; I didn't have to introduce them. They greeted each other, and we all headed to the club room. Q and K walked arm in arm, talking about music, with Kee following behind. Kluen and I walked at the back.

"How was the exam? Did you do it well?"

"I managed... to guess, haha. How about you?"

"Good... Uhm...Did you get my message the other day?" He scratched his head and smiled.

Kluen is always smiling. When he talks, it's like he's smiling all the time, with his mouth and eyes. If it weren't for the fact that he still talks normally, I'd think he was high. How can someone be so happy and smile so much?

"Oh, I got it. Thanks, man. I ran out of money, so I couldn't reply, haha." I patted his back in thanks.

"Hmm, it's okay. Hey, Peem, can you take me to buy a drink? I'm thirsty." Seriously, thirsty just before we reach the club room? But wanting to be a good host, I didn't scold him in public.

"Sure. Hey, Q, I'm taking Kluen to buy a drink. You go ahead."

"Okay." If my eyes weren't deceiving me, I saw Kee smiling, but Q's look at Kluen seemed strange, like he was sizing him up.

"Do you want to eat something?" Kluen asked me as I looked for food. The Coke booth was about to close, so I had to decide quickly.

"Auntie, one box of honey flavored Bear Brand (Nestlé) milk, please." Someone likes to drink it. That person is crazy about teddy bears, so he like Bear Brand milk too. I wonder if he's finished his exam. He said he'd come to settle the score for not telling him about the camp.

"Heh, you like milk, Peem? Then why aren't you tall?"

[T/n: 🤣🤣🤣]

"Damn, it's a dominant gene! If you don't know how to talk, keep your mouth shut." I got annoyed and threw a tantrum. He hit a sore spot. But Kluen just laughed so heartily that his eyes became narrow slits. Aren't you afraid of me at all?

"Haha, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you, Khun Peem. Let's make up." I ignored Kluen, who was apologizing but still looked amused. I pretended not to pay and walked away. I wasn't really mad; I just wanted him to pay for the milk, haha.

[T/n: Peem, you're not poor. And your boyfriend is fuckin rich.]

"You're so sneaky, tricking me into paying." He caught up with me. I shrugged and sipped the Bear Brand milk in my hand. It was sweet and fragrant. No wonder Phum likes it, even though he usually doesn't touch sweets. Sigh, I miss him again.

As Kluen and I opened the door, we immediately became the center of attention in the room. I bowed my head to apologize for being late and quickly walked over to sit with Q and Fai. Kluen followed closely because Kee and the others were there too.

The girls from my faculty were staring at Kluen intensely. Please, wipe your drool.

P'Jet was talking about the responsibilities and who was in which team. There was another guy I didn't recognize standing nearby, adding to the discussion.

"Q, who's that guy?"

"That's P'Art, the president of the architecture club. K told me he has a lot of girlfriends. He's a virtuoso in bed." I just wanted physical information. You don't have to give any deep insights.

P'Jet explained that the schedule had to be moved from the beginning of the month to the middle because some students hadn't finished their exams yet. The students were from different schools, and by mid-month, they would likely be on break, which would be more convenient.

P'Art continued, saying that the trip would be three days and two nights. For two days, there would be activities, and on the last day before returning, there would be a trip. Then, he divided the responsibilities among the teams. Guess which team a little guy like me ended up in? Welfare, haha.

The program team went to prepare the event. Each team had to include people from both faculties, but it wasn't a problem since some people already knew each other, like K and Q. Those two were in the academic team and had to teach the kids. Who the hell assigned them? But instead of discussing work, Q had K ask for a junior's number in the architecture faculty.

"Peem, the guy who walked in with you, is he the architecture faculty's Moon from last year?" Fai nudged my arm repeatedly. Fai was in the welfare team (servants, haha) like me. She pointed at Kluen, who was now being dragged away by P'Art to discuss work. The room felt like a bustling market on Chinese New Year. Those who knew each other were chatting, those who just met were chatting, and those who wanted to get to know someone (like Q and K) were chatting even more.

"Hmm, Kluen? I don't know. Why don't you ask him?"

"Oh my gosh, who would dare? I get weak around handsome guys."

"Oh, so you get weak around me too? Don't forget to take your allergy medicine, Fai." I pinched Fai's smooth cheek playfully, but she pouted and gave me a disgusted look.

"Know your place, Peem. Next year, I'll enter you in the Miss Teen Thailand contest, haha."

"Damn."

"So, that guy's name is Kluen, right? Then he must be the former Architecture Moon. He's as handsome as they say. This trip, I've got myself an eye candy."

I shook my head, fed up with my pretty friend. Fai must have stared at Kluen too much because Kluen turned to look. He made eye contact with me and gave his signature smile. Fai quickly waved and smiled sweetly back, and Kluen shyly smiled in return.

"I thought you said you are shy and get weak around handsome guys, Fai. You're waving so hard you're going to poke my eye out."

"I'm testing my feelings. If I get shy, it means I like him. But I'm just impressed, so I dared to wave."

What kind of theory is that?

"Want me to set you up?" I raised my eyebrows teasingly.

[T/N: Oh he really enjoy playing cupid.]

"No, thanks. He's too handsome, not safe. Besides, it looks like he wants a dog around here to take him. Peem, you men are always like this. What's wrong with all the guys? I'm fed up." Fai kept complaining, not fantasizing about Kluen anymore. She said she gets bored easily and quickly. Well, that was too fast, my friend.

[T/n: Same here, same here 😭.]

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After leaving the club room, I looked for my friend Q because he said he would give me a ride. But I just found out from K that Q went to drop off his Nong Code.

Oh my god! How did that happen? What happened to Toey saying he would go back first?

I want to know what happened. Don't tell me Cupid Pan completed his first mission. At first, I was going to be mad at Q, but I changed my mind. I won't be mad. I picked up my phone, debating whether to call Phum, but I was afraid he might be taking an exam. So, I decided to just go home. If he's done with his exam, he'll probably call me himself.

"Peem, how are you getting home?" Kluen's voice made me turn around. He walked over and stopped near me.

"The BTS, haha. How about you?"

"I brought my car today. Let me give you a ride." Kluen smiled and lightly pushed my head.

"No, it's okay. My house is far."

"Probably not as far as Songkhla (a province of southern Thailand), right? Come on, let's save energy." Without waiting for an answer, Kluen dragged me to his car. He looks kind, but I didn't expect him to be so bossy.

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"Wow, your house is so nice. It's like a mini jungle."

"Damn, Kluen, are you complimenting or insulting me?"

"Of course, I'm complimenting you. Who would dare insult you?"

"Alright then, let's go have some coffee as a thank you for the ride." I let Kluen wait in the living room while I took my bag upstairs, took off my socks, slipped on my flip-flops, and led him through the flower archway connecting the front of the house to the back of the shop. My little silk road, haha.

"P' Ning, P' Aom, hello! This is Kluen, my friend."

"Hello," he greeted them with a wai.

"Hello, Nong Kluen. Peem's friends are all so handsome. Bring them over often, okay? I like them." P' Ning and P' Aom said, teasing him.

The handsome guy standing next to me smiled shyly as usual.

"I'm going to tell P' Kong that his fiancée wants to flirt with younger guys."

"If it's someone like Nong Kluen, I'd be willing to argue with Kong once." P' Aom said, laughing at her own joke. After ordering mine and Kluen's drinks, I took him to sit outside the shop.

"Are they your real sisters? You don't look much alike."

"No, they work at the shop."

"Oh, your shop is nicely decorated. It looks simple and pleasant, using nature as a highlight." Ah, his architect spirit is showing.

"Here you go: almond coffee cream, caramel latte, and white chocolate cheesecake. Is everything correct, Nong Peem?"

"Yes, it is, my beautiful lady." I smiled at P' Nan, who brought the items to us.

Normally, I don't like the staff to serve us like this, but I was too busy chatting with the architect guy and forgot to get it myself. P' Nan smiled at the two of us before walking back into the shop.

Kluen and I chatted about various things. We got along really well because he's fun to talk to and has some quirky jokes. Kluen is an easygoing guy, and we like similar things. The only downside is that he stares into my eyes for too long. It makes me uncomfortable when I accidentally meet his intense gaze. If it were just normal eye contact, it would be fine, but it feels like there's something more in Kluen's eyes.

"Peem, what will you do after the exams?"

"I'll probably go back to Chiang Mai. How about you?"

"I haven't thought about it yet. Maybe help my dad with work."

"..."

"..." Suddenly, we both fell silent without planning it.

"Uh... Peem..."

"Hmm? What is it?" I took the last bite of my cake and waited for Kluen, who had been quiet for a while. I saw him gripping his coffee cup tightly and looking down at the table.

"You... uh..."

"Haha, hey, what's wrong? We were just talking well a moment ago. Why are you stuttering now?"

"Peem... do you have a f..."

"It might be this person, who will be right here,
To fill your days with good things from now on.
It might be this person, if it's this person,
The once empty world will never be the same."

(This Person (คนนี้) by Scrubb)

"Hey, let me take this call real quick." I told Kluen and quickly walked away to answer the phone. I wasn't sure if I smiled constantly when I saw the number calling. I wasn't waiting for his call, really. Believe me, haha.

"Hey, what's up? Finished your exam?"

(Finished. I'm driving over to see you. Are you home?)

"Yeah, I'm home. Hey, don't drive and talk on the phone." I told him with a smile, while my other hand played with an orchid. I could hear Phum laughing.

(Are you worried about me?)

"A little. I'm just a good person, so I care about all living beings."

(Haha, always with the smart mouth, Peem. You'll get it when I arrive.)

"Are you horny?"

(Heh, you'll find out soon enough. Anyway, see you soon, Peem.)

"Alright, drive safely."

I hung up the phone and looked at Kluen. He was smiling at me, so I smiled back. Kluen is just another friend. It should be fine when Phum sees him here.

[T/n: Yeah, like Phum likes to meet new people and make new friends, right Peem? 🙃]

End of Chapter 30 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>