Than's car roared to life, the quiet hum of the engine creating a soothing ambiance inside. Outside, the sun was descending, casting long shadows and turning the sky into a canvas of vibrant hues. Kin sat in the passenger seat, silently watching the cityscapes pass by, lost in his thoughts. Than's fingers lightly drummed on the steering wheel, his eyes focused on the road ahead, a soft smile on his lips. Breaking the companionable silence, Than turned to Kin and said,
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"How was your day, P’Kin?" His voice was soft, filled with genuine curiosity.
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Kin shifted in his seat, turning to face Than. He pondered for a moment before responding.
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"It was quite usual, but I had an intense workout session with three juniors. Afterward, we just hung out at a cafe."
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"Three juniors?"
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Than echoed, his eyes flicking briefly to Kin before returning to the road. His brows knitted together slightly as he tried to recall who Kin might be talking about.
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"Yes, they're from the Architecture faculty. You've met Loft before, right? It was him and his friends,"
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Kin explained, a soft chuckle escaping his lips as he remembered their workout session.
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"Ah, Loft," Than said, a hint of realization in his voice. He remembered Loft from their brief encounter. "How was the training session?"
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Kin sighed at the memory, his gaze dropping to his hands. "It was intense. They're all enthusiastic and motivated. And they're quite playful, especially Loft," he added, the corners of his mouth tugging upwards into a grin.
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"Sounds like you guys had fun,"
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Than commented, his mind drifting to Loft's possible intentions towards Kin. The drive continued, the two men lost in their thoughts and the comforting rhythm of the road.
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After their quiet drive home, Than and Kin arrived at their shared space. The day was slowly coming to an end, twilight slowly making its way over the cityscape. As they parked, Kin's phone buzzed in his pocket, displaying a name on the screen: Nok.
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Kin accepted the call. Nok's voice buzzed through the speaker, filling the silence of the car. "Kin, we're running tight on time," Nok started, her voice laden with the pressure of the looming deadline. "We need to have all parts of the project finished by the end of this week. That's four days from now."
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Kin nodded, despite knowing Nok couldn't see him. He said, "I understand, Nok. I'll have my part done by the deadline, don't worry."
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Hearing Kin's conversation, Than couldn't help but comment, "Sounds like a pressing project you've got there, P’Kin.” he commented, his eyes meeting Kin's.
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Kin gave a tired smile, admitting, "Yeah, it is. Excuse me, I think I better get started on it right away." And with that, Kin disappeared into his room, ready to immerse himself in the demanding task at hand.
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The following days were relatively quiet, with Kin fully engrossed in his project. Although they were living in the same house, Than had limited interaction with Kin. He occasionally glanced towards Kin's room, a sense of concern lurking in his eyes, but he respected Kin's need for space and didn't disturb him.
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As the final day of Kin's project work dawned, the atmosphere in their shared house was more serious than usual. Kin had shut himself in his room, working non-stop to meet the looming deadline. Than, on the other hand, had returned from his classes in the afternoon, noticing the unusual quietness in the house.
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Deciding to break the silence, Than approached Kin's door, knocking softly before pushing it open a fraction.
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"P'Kin, I brought some snacks. Would you like to take a break?" he asked, his voice filled with concern.
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Kin, engrossed in his work, glanced up from his laptop. His eyes held an apologetic expression as he declined Than's offer.
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"Sorry, Nong-Than. I need to get this done. It's a bit of a rush."
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Than felt a pang of concern, his eyes softening. "Alright, P'Kin. Just remember to take care of yourself. Fighting!”
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Kin was silent for a moment. When he spoke again, his voice was softer, more introspective.
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"I'm sorry if I've made you feel lonely these past few days. Even though we're in the same house, I know I haven't been very good company."
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Than offered a dismissive wave, attempting to play down his feelings. "Never mind, P'Kin. Don't let me bother you."
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Kin sighed on the other side of the door, his voice gaining a note of determination. "After today, I'll be less busy. I promise to spend more time with you then."
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Than responded with a lonely smile, affirming Kin's words. "Okay, P'Kin. Don't worry about me." His eyes communicated an understanding beyond his words, offering Kin the encouragement he needed to finish his project.
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