The evening had descended into a comfortable lull at Foze's place. As Inn strummed the last chord of the song they had been practicing, a shared sense of accomplishment filled the room. Inn's singing voice had harmonized beautifully with the complex guitar lines Foze had taught him. Despite the intensity of the practice session, it had been a joyful time for both boys.
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"Thanks for having me over, Foze. And thank you too, Auntie,"
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Inn said, packing up his guitar. A soft smile crossed Foze's mother's face, touched by the young boy's manners.
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As Inn stepped out into the quiet street, he found himself under the fading twilight. The hush of the evening seemed to follow him as he strolled down the dimly lit blocks towards his apartment, his guitar slung over his shoulder.
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Upon reaching his apartment, Inn felt a sense of relief wash over him. He kicked off his shoes, unbuttoned his school uniform shirt, and tossed it aside, revealing his toned muscular upper body. The boyish innocence on his face was a stark contrast to the masculine physique he carried. Inn was left standing in his uniform shorts, lost in thought.
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His mind began to wander back through the day's events. The music club, the evening practice with Foze, all blending into a melange of melodies and memories. And then, his thoughts strayed to P'Pathn. The senior had occupied a significant portion of Inn's thoughts lately, which was somewhat puzzling for him.
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"What kind of person is he really?" Inn wondered out loud, his voice barely above a whisper, ”How can I get to know him better?"
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Inn could sense a pull towards Pathn. It was subtle but constant, like the ebb and flow of the tide. Was it admiration for a senior he respected? Was it the allure of the intriguingly cool, mysterious older guy? Or was it something more profound, a deeper connection that he hadn't yet deciphered? He couldn't put his finger on it. But one thing was certain, he couldn't ignore this magnetic pull towards Pathn.
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Pathn was enigmatic, his reserved nature making him seem unreachable. He seemed to be a fortress with tall, insurmountable walls. Yet Inn felt that there was a door somewhere, a way that he could step through. It was a challenge that both intrigued and excited him. He shook his head, laughing softly at his own thoughts,
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"Alright, let's have a shower first."
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Shaking off his introspection, Inn peeled off his shorts, leaving him in just his underwear. His youthful skin radiant in the dim lighting of his apartment. The quiet of the apartment room was only broken by the soft patter of water, as Inn stood beneath the shower, letting his thoughts drift away with the flow.
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Pathn had been noticing Inn more often recently. It seemed like the young man had made it a habit to cross paths with him in the hallways, sometimes even bringing snacks or drinks for him and his friend Ton. Today was no different. Pathn was sitting at his usual table in the hallway where he spent much of his free time studying. While he was engrossed in his notes, he noticed a radiant, youthful energy approaching him. It was Inn, a bright smile illuminating his face, followed closely by Foze. Ton noticed too, exchanging a surprised glance with Pathn.
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"Hi P'Pathn, we meet again," Inn greeted as he approached, his bright skin glowing under the overhead lights.
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"Hi, Nong-Inn, Nong-Foze," Pathn replied, looking up from his notes to give them a small smile, a pen still clasped in his hand.
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"I brought some drinks for you guys,"
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Inn said, presenting two cans of soft drinks in front of them. Pathn accepted the drinks, a hint of hesitation showing through his surprise.
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"Thanks, Nong-Inn, but you don't have to buy us anything every time we meet. It's a bit of a bother," he said, a slight smile tugging at his lips.
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"It's my pleasure, P'Pathn, don't worry," Inn quickly reassured him, then continued, "Actually, I wanted to ask if you could help me out with a Math quiz.”
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"The before midterm Math quiz…?” Pathn's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. “I think I can send you some documents and practice quizzes," he offered.
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Inn's face brightened immediately. "Great! Thank you, P’Pathn!"364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2v76DjDhS
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Inn thanked him profusely, waved goodbye. “I'm off to practice at the music club now. See you later, P’Pathn,"
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He left for the music club with Foze. Pathn and Ton watched as the two younger boys waved back, Inn bowing slightly in a casual show of respect.
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"Seems like Nong-Inn has been around a lot lately," Ton noted once they were out of earshot.
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"Yeah, it seems so," Pathn shrugged nonchalantly, taking a sip from the drink Inn had brought him. Ton grinned,
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"He seems quite attached to his senior. Don't tell me he's taken a liking to you."
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Ton joked, chuckling as Pathn nearly choked on his drink. Pathn shook his head, amusement sparkling in his eyes.
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"There's no way, man. He's probably just feels comfortable around me since I'm his senior mentor. Besides, he just wanted my help with his Math quiz today," he defended
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"Alright, if you say so," Ton gave a cheeky grin before adding,
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"But Nong-Inn is a pretty handsome and attractive boy, don't you think? And you're a school’s top-tier athlete and good-looking guy yourself…”
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"And...?" Pathn prodded, raising an eyebrow at Ton, anticipating his next comment.
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“Don't you think it would be great if someone as attractive as Nong-Inn might have a crush on you?" Ton teased, "And wouldn't you two make a great couple?”
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Pathn let out a short laugh, shaking his head at Ton's wild imagination.
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"Stop it, man. Inn's just my mentee, nothing more. Besides, he might be more interested in you anyway," Pathn quipped, returning the playful banter. Ton just grinned cheekily at Pathn.
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"Alright, alright," he said, holding up his hands in mock surrender. But then his eyes turned serious.
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"But seriously, man, someone like you could have anyone you want. Why don't you ever go for it?”
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Pathn shook his head. "I don't really have time for relationships. Between school, judo, and other commitments, I don't have the energy for it.”
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"Come on, Pathn, you can't just focus on school and judo all the time. You need to let loose and have some fun.” Ton retort, raised his eyebrow.
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"Maybe you're right. But it's not really my thing now.” Pathn gave a noncommittal shrug.
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"Well, suit yourself. But don't come crying to me one day saying you're lonely." Ton joked, taking a sip of his beverage.
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"I won't. For sure."
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Pathn laughed, shaking his head. But as the words left his mouth, he couldn't help but cast a glance in the direction Inn and Foze had left, a curious look in his eyes.
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