Closer to You
Meeting
Hi I am ink. A sweet looking girl who's from a rich strict family. Well I don't know what will happen, cuz I'm into girls and I really don't know what to tell my parents. I dress in my uniform, all neatly arranged and ironed.. My wavey hair let loose, my makeup lightly worn. I take my school bag and head down for breakfast.
Ma
Good morning sweetie. Come I made your favorite somtam
Ink
Yay. You are the best ma
pa
you will be going with your brother today. the driver will take you
Jun
Pa khrap. I don't wanna go to school today
Ma
You are running late. let's eat
We all sat and ate in silence.
Jun is my younger brother. I have a hunch that he's gay, but I don't want to make him feel uncomfortable. He secretly buys girls stuffs to wear, loves hanging out with boys. When we are not close he acts like a girl. But I've seen him many times. He is studying music actually. painting his nails, secret make-ups etc..
After breakfast I left with Jun
At school
***
There's always this handsome guy that waits at the school gate. And jun will tell me to go first today was not an exception.
We normally drop at the school gate, but Jun drops some feet's before the gate
Jun
P'ink I want to grab coffee. you can go without me
Ink
Since when did you become a coffee fan(teasing)
Ink
Whatever.. Just don't get into trouble
He drops off. I stopped at the gate and the driver left. Finding a place to hide, jun comes in a few minutes after me holding a cup of coffee. He See's the guy and a slight blush appears on his cheeks
Pat
You didn't submit your work the professor was mad, but I managed to calm him down
Pat
it's ok. So the guys that were bullying you are they still around?
Pat
Don't worry.. As long as they see us together, they won't come
Jun
(hands him the coffee) thank you naa..
Pat
You don't have to get me coffee always you know (takes it)
Jun
At least it'll make me less guilty of making you wait for me always to chase away bullies
Pat
eah... That's ok.. let's go or you'll be late for class
So my brother was being bullied.. Well I don't mind if he's pretending to get the handsome guy.. He should just be careful..
Then I left for class
Pai
Hey girl why are you late
Ink
I was eves dropping on my nong
Rain
that's a bad habit girl
hia
You guys should focus. We have assignments to submit and I don't know what to present
Ink
Shia... I totally forgot. Dead line is next Tuesday.
Rain
Wah!!!.. I haven't even started
Pai
Well I don't even know what to do.. I guess I'll just tell him to minus the mark
Ink
I'm done just some touching needed
Pai
Nong Ink... Naa naa... (blinking)
Rain
don't fall for her trick.. Help me naa
hia
I'll treat you to somtam for one week
Ink
Nope.. You all don't study.. If one day I'm not here who will help you
They all looked at each other and idk what they agreed on, but it was nothing good.. They begin to inch closer to me with evil smiles. And my head screamed "run"..
Ink
Ahh.. (I run out and they chase me)
Pai
don't let her run away
They chased me and I ran.. Almost caught, but I slipped out.. Running down, I ran into the basketball field.. And just the right timing, I was hit with a basketball on my head and I passed out
Author: they all rushed to her and picked her up . Rain went to get water
hia
let's pick her up and seat on the bench over there
Rain got back with the water and some seconds after making Ink take the water she was conscious...
Rain
Thank goodness you are awake
The person that hit me with the basketball was standing a bit far. Debating whether to come or not.. But my friends took me away..
Ink
she's so cool(dreamy smile)
Pai
did you hurt your head (surprised)
Ink
Nope.. I'm ok. As good as new
Rain
You where knocked out with a basketball and you care about how the person looks
hia
that's love at first sight
She's so cool
I really need to know who she is.. she's so cool
Ink
Ai'Rain do you know the senior that hit me earlier? (blinking like a puppy)
Rain
She's the school bad girl.. people say she's mean, and has no heart .
Pai
don't say what you don't know
hia
she's so mean.. Do you know...
Taking us into his imagination.. All of us imagined the scene
hia
me: p'in here someone sent it to you
In: (looks me dead in the eyes) discard it
Me: (scared) o.. Ok
Everyone shivered just thinking of it
Pai
Hmm that explains why she didn't care about you being hit
Ink
(angry) she thinks she can just come in and get away.. I'll have to teach her some manners
Rain
Ai'Ink don't do something you'll regret
Ink
She needs to know that I won't be trampled on (standing up)
Rain
I'll go with you Incase
We all left to find the so called bad girl.. She just Finished basketball practice and was changing..
Ink
You guys should give me 10 minutes.. If I'm not back come and find me
hia
Sadhu(folding his hands in prayer form)
Rain
Ai'Ink susuna khurb.. You can do it.. just don't get your pretty face hit
Ink
Hey(trying to act mean, instead I looked cute)
In
(turning my head slightly) what
In
(open my locker and gets a plastic bag) you're the girl I hit earlier right.. Thank goodness you're here I don't have time to look around for you
In
(hands her the bag) if you're done you can go
Ink
Wait.. T.. Thanks (run out)
my head was spinning from what happened.. I went to scold her, but she just got me speechless.. Argh.. I ran to where my friends were.. Falling into Rain's arm, he holds me firmly
Ink
Rain.. (holding my chest with a slight blush)
Ink
She's so damn intimidating 😳
Rain
Did she hurt you? (studying her)
Ink
Calm down Rain.. I'm fine.. But she's so cool
Ink
She gave me snacks and some pain killers.. Also ointments
Pai
are you supporting her?
Rain
she's the youngest P.. We have to
Ink
Stop please.. can we go home already
Taking my hand, Ai'Rain leads me out... The car was already waiting for me..
Pai
Can you drop me off at my place . it's the same road right
Rain
Ai'Ink I'm already missing you
Ink
All of you take it easy.. We will meet tomorrow
I called my brother Jun.. And shortly he came
Mr. Way
don't make me wait next time
We all went into the car. Also giving p'pai a ride..
Pai
Tomorrow is my brother's birthday.. Will you come
Ink
Your brother? You have a brother
Pai
Ohh yea.. Sorry I said it late.. He just transferred a senior in the art department
Jun
(tomorrow is also P'pat's birthday and he's a transfer student in art department) P'pai, I didn't know you had an elder brother
Pai
But you should know Pat..
Jun
Yes!.. I.. I mean he helped me
Ink
(ohh so the senior from earlier).. Actually can I bring my brother along
Jun
(looks at Ink.. Is she suspecting something?) it's ok P
. You can go alone
Ink
(acting cute) what if I can't come home alone.. Who will bring me back.. Naa naa.. Come with me
Mr. Way
Miss Pai mind if you have dinner with the Nat family.. I've got an urgent errand to run, so I'm taking the direct root home
Pai
Uhh.. it's fine.. I don't mind
Jun
Can I really go (excited)
Ink
(pats his head) yes nong.. You can come with me
We arrive at home, jun excited he ran to his room leaving behind Pai and I.. But a horn stopped us from entering the house..
Mew
(coming down from the car with a smile) Nong Ink
Running to hug my sister.. She hugs me tight kissing my head.. While Pai didn't get to see her , at that moment her phone rang
Pai
Sawadeekha P(after making the call)
Mew
Uh.. (turning to see where that familiar voice came from.. I couldn't take my eyes off her)
Ink
P'mew(softly calling but she was not answering)
Mew
Pai (saying as lost as never to return)
Pai
Can I not have dinner?.. I think I'll pass I suddenly have to go home
Ink
But P'pai.. We have to meet my parents.. They know you will be joining us
Pai
I suddenly feel like going home
Ink
Will you guys tell me what's going on
Pai
Can we not bring it up
Mew
Why.. But I'm really serious about you
Ink
Huh? Shia. Please tell me naa naa
Pai
Don't you dare.. she's my friend so I have to tell her
Mew
You could have done that earlier
Pai
I didn't expect to cross paths with you again.. And I never knew you were related
Ink
Guys.. Can we go in now
We all went in and I took Pai to my room.. giving her clothes to change, we went down for food.. We both normally have sleepovers at each other's place.. So it's no surprise we have clothes that fit each other
Ink
Tell me what is going on between you and my sister
Pai
it's a long story.. But I think I'll tell you when I'm ready.. Ok
Ink
No P.. I'd rather hear it from her
pa
What are you doing here
Mew
it's a custom that every member of the Nat family has to be present for dinner every first Tuesday of the year
Jun
Let's just forget our differences.. We haven't met in a while.. let's eat
Ink
Yes.. Let's eat I'm so hungry
Ma
the day you left this house was the day your relationship with the Nats ended
Mew
Ohh really mom.. I didn't know a mother could cut ties with her child.. Bit it's ok.. I still have siblings who consider me family
Ma
I don't have a daughter like you.. Who.. Has brought shame to our family name
Mew
No.. Let them continue.. All they care about is fame, but not happiness.. (sarcastic smile)
pa
I can see you've grown a lot
Ink
I've lost my appetite (I stood up and Pai came after me)
Jun
You all are happy now right... Fine enjoy your meal(teary eyes and leaves)
Mew
you can't even compromise for the sake of your kids.. Shame on you.. Do you think I love stepping foot into this house that has narrow minded people
Ma
is that how you talk to your parents
Mew
Tsk tsk tsk tsk.. I thought I have no ties with the Nat family
Mew
don't raise your voice while talking to me
Mew got up and left the house.. Leaving Mr and Mrs Nat speechless and frustrated
MewPai
Jun went straight to his room while Pai joined me in my room.. I curled up at a corner crying..
Pai
Ink.. Please let it go
Ink
P'.. You know my parents don't support being gay... P'mew was brave enough to leave the house and tell my parents she is into girls.. I wish I was as brave as her
Pai
(hugs her from the side, making her rest her head on my shoulder).. Take it easy.. You can tell them slowly.. At least try giving them hints so it won't break their hearts knowing about it
Ink
I'm scared Pai . I'm so scared.. What-if they lock me up
Pai
it's ok... you'll pas through it darling..
Ink
(sniffles) you know what... You're the best
She hugs me and kiss my head..
Ink
I think I'll hit the sack for now.. I'm sleepy
Ink
Wait.. Can you tell me what's going on between you and my sister?
Ink
Naa naa naa (puppy eyes)
Ink
Yay.. Come over and sit here in the bed
We dived into pai's memory..
Pai
(on a rainy day after school, I was running to catch the bus but everywhere was filled up I had to stand in the rain.. I was all drenched)
Me: I wish the bus will arrive soon
Mew
(on high speed, I splash water on a girl.. I felt awful and stopped to say sorry)
Pai
(there was this fancy car driving on high speed that splashed water on me...feeling offended, I rain curses on the person driving the car.. But the person turned the car and stopped close to me.. Thinking the person heard the insults, I began to get scared)
Mew
(climbing down the car, I open my umbrella) I'm so sorry I really didn't mean to splash water on you
Pai
(raising my eyes in shame) I'm sorry for insulting you too..
Mew
(her voice was so soft and innocent... It made me look at her face, and I just couldn't stop staring.. ) can I drop you off
Pai
No it's ok.. I'll just wait for the bus
Mew
Hmm.. Ok take it as I an apology for getting you wet in dirty water
Pai
You really don't have to
Pai
Aii .. No it's really ok.. Mâypenráy
Mew
I'll feel guilty if I don't
they enter the car and p'mew helped her with the seatbelt...
Mew
Here take my coat (giving her an LV latest brand coat)
Pai
it's so expensive, I don't want to ruin it
Mew
Please just take it.. If it gets ruined, I'll just have it washed
Pai
Uhm.. Ok(takes the coat)
Mew
We are close to each other.. I've never seen you around
Mew
We're not home yet but it's ok..
Pai
I just really don't know what I would have done if you didn't show up
Reaching her house, they find some people standing at the door wearing masks and holding some weapons
Mew
Hey.. I think it's dangerous for you to go alone
Pai
I need to call my mom(takes out my phone and called my mom.. After the call)
Mew
What.. Why will they come
Pai
But my parents are safe.. They escaped before they got here
Mew
That means you won't stay here.. I'll take you to my condo
Pai
No no.. Just drop me off here... I'll wait when they go, I'll go in
Mew
(silencing her with my hand on her mouth) shh we are going to my condo
Mew
(drives to my condo..)
Pai
I thought you said we lived close.. But this area is different
Mew
Yes.. My family members are close to you.. I live alone
Pai
I'm curious.. You guys are so damn rich
Mew
No.. No.. You're right.. Apart from my parents being rich, I also have money and power.....
Pai
But you don't seem happy
Pai
it's written allover your face
Mew
I'm really not happy.. My family never care about happiness.. They care about the fame and name of the family
Pai
That's... (speachless)
Mew
I know.. You also don't know what to say huh
Mew
Why apologize when you did nothing wrong
Pai
And thanks for helping me
Mew
it's no biggie.. Come let me get your clothes cleaned..
Taking her to the room, mew got clean clothes for her..
Mew
Here take a shower and change.. When you're done come down for dinner (hands her a short night gown... And panties)
Pai
Thanks (taking it, she leaves the room)
Mew was in the kitchen when Pai came down.
Pai
I never knew you were a cook
Pai
I can see how happy you are just cooking.. Here I'll help
Mew
No.. it's ok.. I'm done already.. it's just about to be dished out
Mew
(makes her to sit and served her patthai) I'll need to restock by tomorrow
Pai
(immediately began to eat) wow
Mew
Do you want desserts after the food
Mew
Ok(calls for the best dessert)
Pai
I really thought you had it at home
Mew
I really don't eat much sweets..
Shortly the order arrived and they ate..
Mew
If you need anything, tell me.. I'll be working on the couch
Pai
Uhm . Wait please.. I know it's a bit awkward, but you've helped me this much and we don't know each other.. What if I'm a bad person
Mew
I just felt the urge to help you..
Pai
(smiles) thank you.. By the way I'm Pai
Focusing on her work, Pai went to sleep...
Pai
(after sleeping for what felt like hours, I wake up feeling thirsty.. Going down, I see Mew still focused on her work.. Not wanting to disturb her, I walked like a ghost.. After drinking, I brew some coffee for her)
Mew
Thanks.. You don't wanna sleep
Pai
I woke up to have water, but found you still working.. so I made you coffee
Mew
Thanks.. But I'm almost done.. it's getting late
Pai
Ok.. Then I'll be heading up
Mew
(nodding to her as she heads up to the room.. I continue to work.. A knock on my door) who could it be at this time
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