"Oh. I am-I am Arthit"

I have never seen you here before. Are you new to the area?"

"I just had some work here, so I decided to stop by and play some games. Can you, may be help me set this one up, I am new to this"

"Sure. If you let me play with you."

For the next hour, I sat there playing games with Kong. It felt nice, to share something tangible with him. To be able to meet outside of the four walls of the apartment. To be able to touch him without having to call out his name every time.

I checked the time and it was already 7 in the evening.

"Ah. I think I should leave now. I have taken too much of your time already. Thank you for helping me."

Just as I got up, Kongpob pulled my hand and stopped me. "Wait Arthit, I taught you this game, shouldn't you at least treat me to a dinner? I know a really nice noodle place nearby."

All he eats is simple and bland food. Whats the point of even going to a nice noodle place?

"O-Okay. Sure. Lets go."

We walked to the restaurant, found a table, and the waitress soon came by to take our order.

"Hi! What would you like to order"

"I'll take the spicy garlic noodles with pink milk. You'll have the clear with meatballs and iced coffee. Right Kong?"

Kongpob gave me a confused smile. "Yes, that's right Arthit.

I felt like dear caught in the headlights.

Dammit. Arthit. You had one job and you botched it already.

Think. Think. Think.

"Umm. I just took a wild, wild guess actually. You look like the kind of person who likes clear soup and meatballs. Did I really get it right?"

"Yes. Yes, you did actually"

The waitress finally left and I sighed of relief.

"You know Arthit, I really like it when you call me Kong."

Did I just call him Kong?

"I am sorry I said that. I just —"

"You don't need to apologise for it Arthit. You can call me Kong."

He smiled.

This Kong right in front of me might look a little different from the 2020 Kong in my apartment, but their smile was exactly the same.

The smile that made me want to kiss him.

We finished our dinner and walked out. It was already dark outside and the alleys were dimly lit.

"Actually Kong, we met at Bangkok University a few months ago. Obviously you might not remember me, but—"

"Of course, I remember. How could I ever forget you?"

"You.. you do? Why didn't you say anything?"

He chuckled. "I thought it would sound lame if I said I remember meeting you for 60 seconds over 6 months ago"

"No, you know what would be lame? If you remembered meeting me for 60 seconds even after 3 years."

"What does that mean?"

I chuckled. "Nothing. Just a stupid inside joke. I guess it didnt land."

"I hope I can have some inside jokes with you too Arthit.

Your pep talk helped me a lot with my college interview. I didnt know who you were or what department you studied in, but I was hoping to meet you in college."

"It was all you. I literally talked to you for a minute."

"Yes but you helped me get my confidence back. What department are you in?"

"Ah. Engineering"

"Thats my department! Does that mean you will be my senior? Arthit, this is such a crazy coincidence"

You have no idea how many absolutely batshit crazy coincidences I have had in my life since I met you.

"Yes. I guess I will be. Let me know if you need any help okay? Did you already apply for a dorm?"

"Yes, I did. I am supposed to move to the dorms a day before college starts.

Do you also live in the college dorms, Arthit?"

"No, I live in an apartment near college...But I would love to help you move"

"I might take you up on the offer."

"No, you have to. I definitely want to help you move."

Kongpob was smiling ear to ear. "Okay Arthit, if you insist"

We walked a bit more in the dark alley and I didnt want the night to end.

Our hands suddenly brushed and I remembered what Kong had told me at the apartment

"You know Arthit, if you kissed me in 2017, you'd be my first kiss

How many people had he really kissed?Could I really be his first kiss? What if.. what if I wanted to be his only kiss?

Like a reflex, I grabbed on to Kongpob's hand and pulled him towards me.

My hands cupped his cheeks and I pressed my lips on his.

I pulled on his lower lip in a desperate attempt to taste him

Kongpob stayed still for a few seconds but soon he started kissing me back hungrily. He put his hand on my nape and pinned me towards the wall.

He was sucking on my lower lip and I felt like I was in heaven.

I was panting, moaning, and squirming.

He tasted the same. His kisses were the same.

I finally pulled away to get some air.

But Kong wasnt done just yet.

"No. Not enough, Arthit."

Kongpob wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed me again.

His tongue invaded my mouth and was exploring every part of me.

Our tongues were fighting for dominance and I put my guards down.

I wanted to know where his kisses could take me.

My hands moved inside his tshit and yes, his abs were still rock hard. I pushed Kong even more closer.

We finally broke the kiss and it was clear we could both feel the electricity and intensity of the moment.

"Can I walk you home Arthit?" asked Kongpob, still out of breath.

"Yes"

We took the bus and smiled at each other all the way. Kongpob held my hand as we got out of the bus and we walked to my building with our hands intertwined.

"Arthit, you really live in this posh building? Wow"

"Kong, I am broke. I live here becasue I got a good discount and the apartment is decent.You could.. you could come up with me. We could watch a movie together?"

"Yes!"

*ring ring*

Kong's phone suddenly started ringing

"Yes dad? You came back already? I'll be late today and I already had dinner. Lets have our game night later?"

"KONG! No!! You cant say no to your dad! You should go now"

"Arthit, its just a weekly gamenight. Its not a big deal"

"It is, Kong. You should go home to your dad. We can watch our movie later. I promise"

"O-okay. Only if you say so.

"Hey dad? I'll be home in half an hour and I am ready to defeat you this time. Bye. See you then!"

Kong put down his phone

"Are you sure you are not trying to just get rid of me Arthit?"

Kong moved closer to me, placed a light peck on my cheeks and took out my phone from my pocket

"Wait.. what are you doing Kongpob?"

"Just trying to get the phone number of the guy who took me on the best date of my life."

"KONGPOB! I didn't take you out on a date. It wasn't a date..."

Kong leaned in and left a trail of kisses from my neck to my jawline. And finally kissed me on my lips. "I thought I could at least give you a goodnight kiss"

I could feel my cheeks getting red.

"Goodnight Kongpob! I am going now"

"Goodnight Arthit."

What's your apartment number?

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A/N: Just trying to add some much needed fluff in my life. If only, I could go on a date right now (still in quarantine)

What do you guys think of 2017 Kong? Do you think he knows something?