Chapter 2. Spending the Night

Thanitt had his reservations about joing the engineering team in such a short notice but he was surprised to see the notice in his hand when he was called in by the Dean.

They had to leave on Friday morning and return on Sunday night. But a little change in the plan when the Head Hazer Aka Tae, changed the departure from Friday Morning to Thursday Evening. Right after their last class.

Tee huffed but agreed anyway. They were off on Friday so it didnt matter if they leave on Thursday evening or Friday Morning.

They were supposed to go back to their dorms after their last class, change and they would be picked up by Singto in his car to the University premises, since his dorm was right on the other side of the road so it wasnt any problem for him to park his car.

Tee packed his bag for the weekend and locked his dorm room but his forehead creased to see the bouquet again. But this time he picked it up because he could see a card peeping from it.

'Have a blasting Weekend Tee. But dont get wasted. I dont want to see you in any trouble'. He read it with a frown because the card was computrized printed.

"Dont want to see me in trouble. Fuck off". He muttered in annoyance before thowing it in the trashbin.

Copter who was waiting for him in the parking saw him throwing the bouquet and tsked in sympathy. Ofcourse not for Tee. He knew Tee wouldn't even bother about the person behind the roses, but some how he felt a tug in his heart. Only if the sender knew Tee was an ice prince.

Or may be the sender already knew. Who knows.

Singto was on time to pick the three doctors and they drove to the premises where the buses were ready to take the freshmen to their destination. Mountain Hiking.

The buses were comfortable for a long 5 hours trip. Music, fun and snacks. They stopped for dinner before they resumed the trip.

Tae saw Tee would occasionally frown at a thought but soon would mask his expressions.

"Any problem Tee"? Tee startled to see Tae sitting beside him for the first time in the whole ride. He saw Thanitt was dosing off with Copter.

"Hmmm. Problem"? He asked pointing at himself. Tae nodded his head, handing him a pack of chips.

"You were frowning. Any discomfort in the bus or need anything"? He cleared his concern.

"Oh that. No nothing like that. Everything is fine. I was just thinking about a lab report if i completed it or not". Tee smiled. Yes he was friends with Tae but not that close to share his personal problems with him.

"Great". Tae nodded his head in understanding. He didnt pesture. They talked about some random stuff for the next 1 hour and thirty minutes until they reached the base camp where they had already arranged tent and campfire.

"Okay. The tents are for 2 people to share. I hope you all brought blankets with you, if needed you can go and ask Tent number 1 for extra. Water bottles are placed inside too. Choose your partners and sleep. We will leave for hill top at 6am sharp. Anyone late will be left here to battle with the wild animals and wild bees alone.

Clear"? Tae's voice echoed in the silence of the night.

"'Clear Phi". Tee chuckled lightly when he saw everyone rushed to their partners and chose their tents placed in a circular shape around the heavy litting fire.

"Tee who are you sharing your tent"? Copter asked Tee.

"If Tee doesnt mind, can i share tent with you"? Tae turned to Tee. He saw how his eyes flicker with dark but he didnt say anything because apparently it was better to share the tent with someone he knew, than any stranger.

Plus he could not afford some Fun Time if he gets to share a tent with some girls though he did catch some girls pointing subtly at them.

"So"? Tae asked him again.

"How about i swap with Tee"? Thanitt stepped out. Tee saw him but patted his shoulder.

"I am fine Thanitt. Its Tae not any stranger". Tee turned to Tae with an assuring smile. Tae smiled back and went inside the tent.

"Tee. You sure"? Thanitt dragged Tee to their tent.

"Come on Thanitt. He wont eat me". Tee laughed. But neither Thanitt nor Copter smiled..

"He is a Bi Tee". Copter said.

"And what am i? A 12 years old virgin girl"? He asked in a cold tone. Copter was still contemplating but Thanitt held his hand and took him inside.

"Good Night Tee". The last thing Tee heard before turning to his own tent that he had to share with the Wolf of Engineering for 2 days.

Tae was waiting inside for Tee but it was already 20 minutes so he went out to look for him.

He saw Tee sitting on a log near the fire. He saw him and thought for a while before grabbing two chilled cans of beer from his room cooler and went outside again.

"Cant sleep"?

"Jeez. Can you stop scaring me"? Tee jumped again for the second time in a single night.

"I am sorry". Tae laughed in a hushed voice. "Beer"?

"Are we allowed"? Tee raised his eye brows.

"Am the head hazer for a reason". Tae shrugged his shoulders lifting his can for a cheer. Tee chuckled too.

"Cocky eh". He clinked the tin and opened it to enjoy. "Its beautiful here. Calm". He said, stretching his legs.

"I love to spend time here whenever i get bored of the hectic routine". Tae took a sip and replied. "Your friends have their reservations for you to spend the night with me".

"Yeah. They think you will take away my virginity in my sleep". Tee chuckled.

"What if i do? What if your friends are right"? Tae asked looking dead straight into those black orbs.

Tee didnt turn away from those piercing eyes.

"A man doesnt rape others". He replied in a calm tone. Tae looked at him for a while.

"So you wont mind if its consentual"? Tae asked.

"I know you play both sides Tae. Its your preference. But i am neither cute, nor i have boobs. Also, i dont do boys". Tee took another swig of his can before tossing the empty can away. He was about to go to sleep when his hand was caught.

"I know you dont do boys, and i dont like easy prey either. So it would be fair enough if i court you for the mutual consent. Yeah"? Tae stood up, still holding the pale hand in his rough hands.

"One can always dream Tae. I cannot stop you to admire a beauty in front of you. But i hope you wont taint it. Because i dont want to lose a friend". Tee didnt pull off his hand. He was Tee Jaruji. He wont lose. He wont back off.

"Then i will try to win your heart. Starting from tonight". Tae said with an equal determined tone.

"Tsk. Trying to woo me while keep pounding in others. Sorry not interested". Tee said but Tae could feel the fire burning behind those words.

"If i promise, i wont go for any other one night"? Tae asked calmly.

"You cannot bound me though". Tee smirked. "You cannot boss me around. I am not one of those fucking freshmen".

"I know. I know you are Tee Thanapon. Way more precious than those freshmen. I would never order you around but yes i would expect you not to go for any one night stand either until i fail to win your heart.

I will visit you in your faculty and will openly declare that i am courting you". Tae said.

Tee looked into his eyes for a while before a smile appeared on those cherry luscious lips.

"Deal". He pulled out his hand and then stretched for a handshake.

"Deal". Tae pulled his hand towards himself, taking him by surprise and before Tee could retort, he placed a soft kiss on those lips.

"Hey...". Tee exclaimed. He was shocked.

"Dont worry i havent kissed anyone since many days. Also i had brushed my teeth. So lets sleep hmmm". He laughed shamelessly and dragged a still shocked Tee to their tent. ..

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The morning was a chaos. Every one rushing to the nearby lake to wash their faces and get fresh. Breakfast was served, hot and light to make it easy for every on to climb.

"Okay. Singto and Krist will lead. Max and Tul in the middle with the doctors and i will follow you all. Everyone has their maps in hands. Incase you want to stop to relieve, let your hazer know. We cannot afford anyone getting lost here. We have to reach at the hill top maximum by 12 pm. And will finish the activities by 3pm maximum.

We have to reach down by 7. Got it everyone? The evening is hell here. Chilled and dangerous. The steaps are sloppy and we can easily fall in the thousands feet down from the mountain in the brink of an eye. Understood"? Tae asked.

He saw every one scared for a while.

"If you all keep in order, its easy just like breathing. So follow your hazers and keep everyone in your approach". He assured them. He knew his freshmen were rebellious. He had to keep them in order.

"Yes Phi Tae". They all chanted before then started walking in the order.

Tae was holding up his own climbing stick and a bag full of necessary items. Heavy duty torches. Extra mobiles if someone gets out of battery. Medicines. Especially vaccines for allergy and venomous reptiles.

"What? The head hazer can walk alone"? Tae snapped his head up to see Tee walking beside him. A smile appeared on his face.

"Am the head hazer. I have to make sure everyone is doing fine". He replied in a soft tone.

"You could have lead the way". Tee said carefully climbing the track.

"No. Singto and Krist are best. Keeping a check from the last is more difficult". Tae explained. Tee nodded his head in approval.

"Now your friends are okay if you are with me"? Tae asked Tee after a moment of silence.

"Hmmm. They know am a black belt". Tee winked making Tae laugh. Tee smiled too. He liked Tae's company.

The climb up to the mountain was risk yet fun. They kept encouraging their freshmen. Making sure everyone was hydrated. It was a good sign that the sun wasnt scorching. It was cloudy.

They kept a steady pace and reached the top in given time.

"Hoyiii.. Its so beautiful. Why cant we stay here tonight"? Thanitt exclaimed as everyone settled on the ground to stretch.

"Because this area is a natural habitate for bats. So spending a night here means lacking blood, if not dead. Though we are fully equipped, still we dont carry blood bags you know". Max explained.

They all gasped but relaxed to know that they would go back before night falls and the base was safe.

They had no games to play. They had to fix the pole and dig their flag. They had a little celebrations dance and then proceeded to climb down.

Tae counted everyone twice before letting them walk ahead.

"Wait what.. Where is Tee? Thanitt, Copter? Is he with you"? Tae asked. Thanitt turned in confusion.

"No he was with you". He said with a little panic.

"Max. Sing"? He shouted but they both shook their head.

"Take the kids down. I will look for him". Tae held his bagpack to Thanitt before taking two extra torches and his mobile with him. It was starting to get dark.

"I will come too". Copter came out.

"No. We are lacking men. Stay in the middle. Singto Krist and Max Tul will secure ends. Go". He explained the situation and turn around before anyone could protest.

He almost ran back to look out for Tee. It was dangerous. And Tee didnt know a bit about this place. The hill was surrounded with two sides of deep steeps to the ocean below.

And yes, it was full of venomous night creatures and deadly fruits and leaves.

"Tee"!!

"Tee"!!

"Where are you"!!!

"Teeeeee"!!!

It was more than 15 minutes of searching and shouting his name but no voice in return. He was panicking and sweating cold now.

'What if something happened? What if he ate something? No. He is a doctor. He listened to the instructions. He knew he shouldnt eat anything from here'.

"Teeeeee"!!!!

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"Taeeeeee"!!!!