As they arrived at Than's residence, Kin was taken aback by the sight of a single-story house nestled in a high-end housing development project in suburban Bangkok. The neighbourhood was brimming with a similar vibe, with numerous similar projects dotting the area.
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"Wow, your house looks really nice, Nong-Than,” Kin remarked, impressed by the grandeur of Than's residence.
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"It's not too big, with just a small garden area. But yes, it's nice and comfortable," Than responded modestly.
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"Big enough for a family to live comfortably," Kin noted, his eyes catching sight of a sleek European car parked in the driveway.
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"So you mentioned you drive?"
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"Yes, P'Kin. I drive sometimes," Than explained. "But today I was running late and there's usually no parking lot left at my faculty that time of the day, so I decided to use Grab Taxi today."
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"I see," Kin nodded in understanding, taking in Than's words and the stunning house before him.
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"Let me show you your room,"
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Than invited, swiping a keycard to open the front door. As the door creaked open, a sight of modern opulence greeted them. Than began to describe the layout,
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"Here's the living area, and over there is the work area. On the left, we have the kitchen and straight ahead is my room. Your room is here, on the right."
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Than opened the door to the room designated for Kin. The room showed signs of not being used for a while, but it was well-kept and tastefully decorated.
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"Wow, this is really nice," Kin admired his room, his gaze resting on a desk in the corner, "And the room even has its own working desk."
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"Yes, you can also work here, but if you prefer, I suggest using the workspace outside. It's more spacious. And of course, the highlight... the AC works perfectly," Than informed, his tone teasing.
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"Thank heavens," Kin breathed a sigh of playful relief. His expression then turned serious, "This will use a lot of energy, should I help cover the electricity bill?"
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"No, P'Kin, I won't let you," Than said, mock-serious but playful.
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"But I really want to help. Let me help some," Kin pleaded playfully.
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"No, P'Kin," Than playfully refused, then added, "But if you want to help, maybe you can find other ways, not this."
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"What could it be?" Kin asked, intrigued.
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"Well, I still have no idea, I'm just saying," Than admitted with a chuckle.
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"Alright, but if you need any help from me, don't forget to tell me, okay?" Kin insisted.
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"Okay, P'Kin, I won't forget it," Than promised, "Take your time to settle in."
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"Alright, thanks again, Nong-Than," Kin said with a grateful smile. Than returned the smile and left, leaving Kin to acquaint himself with his new, albeit temporary, living space.
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Kin took his time settling into the space, then moved to the shower room located just outside his room. Dressed in a clean set of clothes after a refreshing shower, Kin made himself comfortable on the plush bed. He switched on the air conditioner, the cool air from the air conditioner enveloping him in a chill embrace.
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"How perfect," he muttered, looking up at the air conditioner gratefully. Pulling out his phone, he began to scroll through his Instagram feed. His feed was an assortment of adorable cats, scenic views, architectural marvels, attractive men, and updates from his peers and juniors.
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"Stylish as ever," he murmured, commenting on a post of one of his juniors looking fashionable. Soon, his eyes were drawn to a red message notification.
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It was Loft, sharing a picture of stunning architecture shot by a renowned photographer. "Wow, this is stunning. The angle, the light... just perfect," Kin mumbled to himself, fingers tapping away on his phone as he typed his thoughts in response to Loft. Loft's reply came quickly, agreeing with Kin's observations and adding a grinning emoji for effect.
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Kin noticed the 'typing...' sign on Loft's chat window but the message didn't come through for a while. Finally, it appeared:
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"Haven't seen you around for a while. Busy with studies?”
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"Yep, quite busy with projects," Kin replied.
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"Keep up your good work, P'Kin. Maybe we can hang out some time when you're not too busy," Loft suggested.
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"Sure, see you. Not too long before all my work eases," Kin sent his last message of the conversation before locking his phone.
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After exchanging messages with Loft on Instagram, exhaustion washed over Kin. The past few nights had been short on sleep, and his body demanded rest. Without realizing it, he fell asleep, his body sprawled in an awkward position.
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Meanwhile, Than had just finished his shower. With a towel draped around his neck, he decided to check on Kin. Approaching Kin's door, he was about to knock but hesitated. A light touch revealed that the door wasn't fully closed, so he gently pushed it open.
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"P'Kin," he whispered, but there was no response. Than didn't want to disturb the older man's sleep. He quietly entered the room, readjusting Kin's sleeping position to a more comfortable one and draping a thin blanket over him.
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"This should do...not too hot and not too cold,"
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Than mumbled to himself, looking out for Kin's comfort. He couldn't help but admire Kin's peaceful sleeping face. "You look so serene..." he said softly.
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With a final glance at the sleeping man, Than quietly retreated, closing the door behind him. Ensconced in the cool breeze from the air conditioner, Kin slept peacefully, unaware of Than's gentle care.
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Kin slowly woke up, the late morning sun filtering in through the blinds of his room. He blinked sleepily, surprised to find he'd slept for so long. He stretched languidly, the muscles of his arms and torso rippling under the fabric of his sleeping shirt. As he sat up on the bed, his eyes caught sight of a note left on the table. Than had already left for his morning classes.
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Next to the note, a simple breakfast was neatly arranged. Kin picked up the note, a soft smile tugging at his lips as he read Than's handwriting.
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"Eat up, P'Kin. Have a good day!" it read.
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Kin shook his head, his smile growing. "You're too good to me, Nong-Than," he murmured to the empty room, appreciating Than's caring nature. He quickly ate the breakfast Than had prepared for him, finding it surprisingly good. Once done, he got up and dressed, slipping into his white uniform that clung to his muscular frame in all the right places. He left Than's house, catching a motorcycle-taxi to the Skytrain station.
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The journey was a familiar one, with the motorcycle weaving through the suburbia of Bangkok. The familiar sights and sounds filled Kin's senses as they zipped past houses, street vendors, and pedestrians. Soon, he arrived at the Skytrain station, pressing his ticket card against the auto-gate.
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As he ascended the stairs to the platform, his phone buzzed. Checking his messages, he saw a message from Korn on Instagram.
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"Hey P'Kin, how's it going? It's been a while," he read, before continuing to the next message.
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"Are you going to the gym today? I plan on going as well, and I'd really appreciate if you could join me. Maybe you could help me with some technique. If it's not convenient, don't worry about it. Just let me know, okay?"
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A look of surprise flashed across Kin's face, but he quickly understood. Korn and a few of the other juniors occasionally hit the gym together, so it wasn't entirely out of the blue.
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"I'll be at the gym around 3:30 PM after my class," Kin typed back, a playful smirk on his lips. "Feel free to join me. But be warned, you'll understand the true meaning of 'no pain, no gain'," he added, hitting send.
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As he boarded the Skytrain, he received a message from Korn. "You're already scaring us, P'Kin. See you there at 3:30 PM then."
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Kin couldn't help but grin as he pocketed his phone, making his way through the bustling university campus. He looked forward to the upcoming gym session, curious to see how Korn and the others would handle his intense training regime.
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