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“I'm so sorry P'May!” Tam immediately apologized and made sure she was okay.

“It's okay. I'm okay.” She assured him. “Are you okay? You were talking in your sleep and whimpering.”

“I'm fine.” Tam said. “Just…it was just a nightmare. I'm okay.”

She didn't look like she believed him but she let it go.

“Shin texted that dinner is ready and they're waiting for us.” She said.

“Oh.” Tam said. “Are you done?”

“Yeah. I finished a while ago.” She said.

“Why didn't you wake me up?” Tam asked.

“You sounded tired all day. I wanted to let you rest until dinner.” She said.

“Thank you P'May.” He said.

Tam and May headed to the house for dinner.

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“We have nothing to talk about so I'd really appreciate it if you got out of my apartment.” Gun said, not moving from the front door.

“There is a lot to talk about!” Boom said walking over and slamming the front door closed. “Why the hell have you been ignoring my texts and calls?”

“Um, maybe because…I don't want to talk to you!” Gun said, annoyed that he had to deal with this on the first day in a while when he'd gotten off work early. “Maybe me not answering your texts or calls should have been a huge hint that I don't want to see you or talk to you.”

“Why are you being like this?” Boom whined and actually stomped his foot like a five year old.

“Why am I not letting you walk all over me like usual and actually standing my ground?” Gun scoffed. “Maybe because I finally realized I can do so much better than someone who was too scared during our seven year relationship to tell his parents about us!”

“This is not you!” Boom got closer and complained.

Gun winced at the smell coming off of Boom.

“Oh my god, are you drunk?” Gun asked, annoyed.

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“It's not fair that we are the ones to get punished when he's the problem!” One of the sentinels argued.

He was the only one still arguing with Thawin and the others. The other sentinels clearly knew there was no use and had resigned to whatever punishment Thawin would put upon them once they got out. But there always had to be one who thought he could talk his way out of trouble and use his parents name and influence. Third had met many in just the past few months that he'd been working as an official guide.

“He always refuses to guide! The entire purpose of guides is to serve sentinels and he can't even do that!” The sentinel continued.

“I suggest you stop before you get yourself into even more trouble than you already are.” Thawin said.

Miw excused herself and walked over to them and stood next to Neo, who clearly was having a hard time keeping his cool.

“My parents will hear about this injustice! Do you have any idea how much they donate to the special forces department?” The sentinel didn't back down.

“Your parents' donations means shit in this situation.” Khai said. “But since you want to bring them up we will be doing an investigation into every donation they've made since you joined to make sure they haven't been paying people off to not write you up. Working under this department isn't some hobby. It's a serious job and if I find out you've broken any more rules than the ones we just witnessed then you will be facing severe consequences. And I'm not talking about just losing your position.”

The sentinel looked like he was about to argue but the ground suddenly started shaking.

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June ended up giving Dome a ride home.

He didn't understand why he felt like he could trust her but he just knew he could.

“The building is close to the university campus.” Dome said as they neared his apartment building.

June nodded and kept driving until Dome pointed out his building. She pulled into the guest parking and stared outside the window at the building.

“This is where you live? It looks…unsafe.” She said.

“It's not much but it's what I can afford.” Dome said.

They both got out and Dome led the way into the old run down apartment building. Dome had invited her to talk in his apartment and she'd agreed.

He had a lot of questions and had a feeling she might have answers to some, if not all, his questions. June seemed to know more about who the man was than Dome did.

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Run sighed as he got in the bathtub, without getting his cast wet, and just relaxed for the first time in over a week.

He'd managed to make the announcement about the Adulkittiporn's paying off the tuition of all the graduating students in the end. The students had been so ecstatic that a lot of them had wanted to shake Run's hand and thank him and some asked for pictures. Run had of course stood there and done so. It felt good seeing the faces of students who no longer had to worry about paying tuition and instead could focus on graduation.

His feet, well foot, were killing him though. He still had the stupid cast and had insisted on standing the entire time so he felt more exhausted than any other day. His back ached as well and he felt like he could fall asleep in the bathtub.

“Fancy.”

Pine opened his eyes and saw Pine standing in the doorway.

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Neither said anything as Third took care of Khai's injuries. Khai just glanced around the living room, taking in what he could. This might be his only chance to look at where Third lives.

“It scarred.” Third suddenly said.

Khai looked down and saw he was looking at Khai's arm. There was a two year old scar from when Khai had tripped in the quad in front of the faculty and had to get stitches.

“Ah, yes.” Khai said.

“Hm.” Third said as he finished with Khai's knuckles and looked up. “I'm going to do your face now.”

“Okay.” Khai said and stayed still for him.

Third leaned forward, closer, and hesitated before starting to dab his lip. Khai hissed.

“Sorry.” Third apologized.

“No, it's okay. Keep going.” Khai said.

Third continued.

Khai distracted himself by staring at Third's face. He'd never been this close to it before.

He noticed that Third had faint freckles on his cheeks and nose. You couldn't see them unless you really looked and were close but they were there.

He also had long eyelashes.

And his eyes weren't just brown, there were specks of gold in them.

He smelled nice.

He-

“Done.” Third said sitting back.

“Oh, thanks.” Khai said, disappointed.

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“One of the maids insisted I try this new bath bomb she bought apparently specifically for me after a day like today.” Run said, closing his eyes again. “Give her a raise. This really is relaxing.”

He heard Pine chuckle and then footsteps getting closer.

Run didn't open his eyes.

He knew better.

If Run acted jumpy about Pine getting closer then Pine would just do something to tease him. It was something that happened every time Pine sensed Run getting shy around him.

It wasn't like they had never seen each other naked.

They have been married for almost seven years now and have known each other for over seven years.

Of course they'd seen each other naked. Especially with Pine's habit of sleeping with a cohort of people at his club and Run showing up and dragging him home. Run has seen Pine naked more times than he can count and even though Run doesn't sleep around Pine has seen him a few times as well.

They've kissed various times as well.

Admittedly most of those kisses were because they were pretending to be the perfect couple to their families and friends but they had kissed a few times when it wasn't needed. But they were drunk those times so it didn't count! Well…they might have kissed sober a few times as well…

Anyways, Run knew if he showed he was nervous with Pine being so close, meanwhile he was naked in the bathtub, then Pine would say or do something to make Run blush.

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“The new semester starts in a few days. Are you all ready?” Miw asked everyone during dinner.

“I've been ready.” May said.

“I took care of the problem with your bathroom door nong.” Neo told Tam.

Tam knew he meant the bolt.

“Thank you phi.” Tam said.

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Third immediately cushioned Shin's fall so the guide didn't get even more injured.

The shaking lasted for a few seconds and pieces of dirt and rocks fell from the ceiling. There seemed to be an extension compared to the last time there had been shaking.

That was not good.

“Everyone okay?” Thawin called once the shaking had stopped.

Third looked up and saw everyone laying on the ground and covered in dirt. They all started getting up and dusting themselves as they gave Thawin the okay that they were fine.

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“You wouldn't answer my calls or texts!” Boom exclaimed like that explained why he reeked of alcohol.

“You need to leave.” Gun said.

“You said you were in love with me and now you don't even answer my texts or calls.” Boom ignored Gun and kept rambling about the same thing.

“You said you were in love with me and got engaged to someone else!” Gun exclaimed. “Now leave and don't show up here again.”

“Mild has been talking to you about me, hasn't she?” Boom suddenly asked. “Yeah, that has to be why you're ignoring me. She never liked me.”

“Oh my god Boom.” Gun sighed and ran a hand through his hair out of frustration that he wasn't understanding. “Mild has nothing to do with me not wanting anything to do with you! You decided to get engaged to someone else and then asked me if I wanted to be your secret lover! You ended our relationship when you decided I wasn't worth fighting for! And I should have listened to Mild and my friends when they said you were immature and I could do better!”

“You're dating that k-pop idol.” Boom pointed an accusatory finger at Gun.

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“I'll be making first day breakfast so everyone let me know when your first class starts so I can know what time to wake up.” Namkhing said. “Oh, Plu, I forgot to ask for your list of allergies and likes and dislikes.”

“I don't have any allergies and you don't have to avoid cooking anything because of me.” Plu said.

“Everyone gave me their list when they first moved in. I've memorized everyone's likes and dislikes. I don't mind. I actually like knowing since it challenges me to create meals that are delicious and everyone can enjoy.” She said.

“Just give her the list. She's going to bug you until you do.” Shin smiled at Plu.

“Um, okay, I'll give it to you as soon as I can.” Plu said.

Tam could tell Plu wasn't used to living with people who actually cared about what he liked and didn't like. From what he'd mentioned his old roommates were the worst.

Tam had felt the same way when he'd first moved in. It was strange to suddenly be surrounded by people who cared so much when they didn't know you. It'd taken awhile to adjust.

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“How was your first night here?” Ai-oon asked Plu. “Did you sleep well?”

“If there were any problems with your bed you can let me know and I can get you a new one or we can go so you can pick one out.” Shin said.

“I slept fine.” Plu assured them. “The bed was better than any I've ever slept in.”

“Your bedroom doesn't have curtains, right?” Miw asked.

Plu shook his head.

“I totally forgot to put the curtains on!” Shin said. “I'll look for some after dinner. I bet the sun woke you up early.”

“I'm used to waking up early so it didn't really bother me.” Plu said.

“Ai-oon, Namkhing, and you are going to get along great if you're a morning person.” May said. “Ai-oon wakes up the instant the clock strikes six to go for a run and I don't even think Namkhing sleeps since she's always in the kitchen first thing in the morning.”

“Exercise is a great way to start your day.” Ai-oon said.

“What can I say? I like making breakfast.” Namkhing shrugged.

Dinner continued with everyone getting to know Plu better. Tam didn't talk unless someone asked him a question but he paid attention to everything being said.

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“Oh my god.” Gun threw his hands in the air. “I cannot believe you're here acting like I'm the one that's in the wrong.”

“He will never compare to me!” Boom said.

“Are you even listening to a word I say?” Gun asked. “It's like I'm talking to a wall. Bibi listens more than you.”

“I don't care how famous or how handsome or how rich or, or, or…or how tall he is, he is not taking my boyfriend from me!” Boom yelled.

Gun decided he was going to call Boom's manager to come and aid him with dealing with Boom and take him home. He could not deal with him any longer and needed him gone before Off got home.

Gun heard the door code being put in and the front door opened.

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Tam sneaked outside to the backyard after dinner. He walked around the brick wall calling out for the cat that usually came around.

He gave up after thirty minutes of it not appearing and headed back towards the house with the food he had brought out for the cat.

“Oh, was nong not hanging out in the backyard today?” Namkhing asked when Tam walked back inside with the plate of food.

Tam shook his head. “It's strange. He usually comes around this time to ask for food.” Tam said.

“He probably found a yummy meal today. I'm sure he'll be back tomorrow.” Pong, Namkhing's boyfriend, said.

Tam nodded but he still felt disappointed that he hadn't gotten to see the cat today. It had actually been a few days now since he'd come around.

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“Are you okay?” Third asked Shin as he stood up and helped him stand as well.

“I'm fine.” Shin said.

“How is he?” Thawin suddenly said from beside Third.

Third turned and saw the sentinel looking at Shin with worry.

“His right foot is injured so he can't walk on his own. He's got scrapes and bruises that I wasn't able to heal and some other injuries that will be needed to be looked at once we get out of here.” Third informed him. “Those sentinels should never be allowed to work near a guide again.”

“Don't worry, they won't.” Thawin placed a hand on Third's shoulder. “Nong, do you need anything?” He asked Shin.

“Um…water and a snack?” Shin asked. “If you have any to spare. I don't want to take any of yours.”

“We've got plenty. We brought enough to share with anyone we found.” Third said as he took his backpack off and opened it. He took out a water bottle and snacks and handed them to Shin with a smile.

Luckily the advisors to the people in charge of the rescue mission had all made sure plenty of extra food and water was in everyone's backpack.

“Thank you.” Shin said as he quickly unwrapped the energy bar.

“I'm going to talk to Third for a minute but Two will keep you company.” Thawin told Shin.

Shin nodded and Two gave Thawin and Third a nod.

Thawin and Third stepped to the side where Khai and Un were already talking.

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Tam noticed Namkhing and Pong were watching a movie.

“I'll leave you to watch your movie.” Tam said as he walked towards the kitchen to put away the food.

“You can sit and watch with us. Miw is joining us. She just went to get changed.” Namkhing said.

Tam shook his head. “I'm tired. I think I'm going to go to sleep early tonight.” He said.

He also didn't want to ruin their cheery mood.

Namkhing gave him an understanding smile. “Okay. We'll try to keep it down.” She said.

“Thank you.” Tam said.

Tam put the plate in the fridge and then headed upstairs to his room. He closed his bedroom door and laid in bed with a sigh. He knew he needed to shower still but he felt exhausted.

He decided to close his eyes for a bit and then shower and get ready for bed.

Next thing he knew he was waking up to total silence.

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“Take a seat.” Dome said when they entered his small, cramped, apartment.

There was a bed in the corner, a small table, and a chair. The kitchen was small and took up almost half the room. He had a restroom but the showers were communal so everyone on the floor shared it.

“Would you like something to drink?” Dome asked.

June shook her head as she glanced around.

“You should be the one to take a seat. You must be still shaken about what happened.” She said, her eyes landing back on Dome.

June sat down on the chair and Dome on his bed.

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“She told me you looked like you'd hiked up a mountain when you got home.” Pine said. “The guys also told me you stood for hours at the college today.”

“Oh, did your spies report to you already?” Run asked.

“Run, I-” Pine quickly started, sounding like he was scared that Run was about to yell at him because he had assigned his friends to babysit him.

“I'm not upset.” Run said as he opened his eyes and saw Pine sitting on the floor, next to the bathtub. “I know you wouldn't have done it if you didn't have a good reason.”

“That asshole has somehow figured out every event you're going to be at and gets an invitation.” Pine said.

“By asshole you mean P'Todd?” Run asked.

Pine frowned. “Ugh, even his name gives me bad vibes.” He said.

“What are you worried about? Do you think he's going to kidnap me or something in front of hundreds of people and the press?” Run asked, amused.

“I just…” Pine turned and leaned his head on the side of the bathtub so he was closer to Run. “I don't trust him okay. I don't want him to find a chance to drag you somewhere just the two of you. Can you just trust me on this? Please?”

Run studied Pine's face.

He looked like a puppy asking his owner for something.

“I trust you. You know that.” Run said. “But you can't keep having the guys go to events with me. They have jobs and other things they need to do.”

“I know.” Pine sighed.

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“So did you know the man who attacked me? Do you know why he's been stalking me? Why do I feel like I know you? Have we met before? Are we old classmates or something?” Dome couldn't help but just ask all the questions he'd been holding in on the ride home. “Sorry.”

June smiled.

“It's okay. It's been an eventful night. It makes sense that you have questions.” She said. “To answer your questions in order. Yes, I do know the man who attacked you. I have an idea why he's been stalking you. You feel like you know me because we've…met before. I guess you could call us old classmates or something.”

“Who was he?” Dome asked.

“He's someone who's desperate and thinks you are the answer to his problems. He's dangerous nong. Luckily I was nearby when he attacked you or who knows what he would have done. He's unstable and you should never go anywhere with him.” She said.

“He said I knew him.” Dome said. “But I don't remember ever meeting him before and he said a bunch of weird stuff too. He asked me if I knew who I was.”

“Like I said, he's unstable. I should have dealt with him sooner but I got distracted with other things.” She frowned.

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Run lifted a hand out of the water and reached over and massaged Pine's head. He closed his eyes and sighed, content.

“You look stressed.” Run said. “How are things going at the company?”

“Too much to do before Por makes the official announcement. Rumors are already spreading so it won't be long now until those people start calling.” Pine said.

Run knew exactly which people he was referring too.

He's met Pine's father's side of the family a few times. He's also met Ten's mother's side of the family a few times.

None of which were pleasant.

“Maybe I can use my cast and accidentally step on them if they dare show up anywhere we go.” Run said. “Or accidentally whack them with my crutch. I bet if we tell Ten he'll have better ideas. You know how he likes getting payback for the way they talk and treat you.”

Pine smiled and opened his eyes.

“I don't think that will help them like me.” Pine said.

“Who said anything about helping make them like you? I'm talking about getting rid of them.” Run said.

“You're small but vicious.” Pine said as he stood up. “I'll leave you to finish your bath. Yell if you need any help getting out. I'm going to be right outside in the bedroom going through some paperwork that look more like essays.”

Run nodded and Pine turned and left the bathroom.

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“Are you like a police officer? Is that why you fought so well?” Dome asked. “Do you know Bam and Triphob?”

“I'm not a police officer.” June said. “But I do work in a similar field. My job is more dangerous and top secret. All I can say is that it's my job to keep this region safe.”

“So we were classmates?” Dome asked.

“Do you remember your childhood?” June asked, leaning forward and looking at Dome like she was studying his face for something.

“No, not really.” Dome admitted and sighed. “I suffered an accident a few years ago. Had amnesia for a while and when my memories returned they were all…jumbled up. I don't know what's real and what isn't or what happened first. The doctor said they might return fully eventually or they might stay scrambled. I guess you're someone I've met but since my memories are such a mess I can't remember anything except that I feel that I can trust you.”

“I'm glad you feel like you can trust me.” June smiled.

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Third put everything back in the first aid kit and gathered the trash.

“Are you hungry?” Third asked.

“Um…” Khai was kind of confused by the question.

Third was being nice to him.

Not that Third had never been nice to him! He has!

But…

He was being a different kind of nice.

“I'm hungry. I'll make us something to eat.” Third said, not waiting for Khai to gather his thoughts and answer.

Third stood up and walked over to the open kitchen. There wasn't really anything that separated the kitchen from the living room except a breakfast bar.

“Um, I saw your latest video.” Khai tried making conversation. “That review on the movie about the guy who is part of a fraternity and makes a bet with his friends to get the nerd to date him.”

“Hm.” Third said, acknowledging him but not really saying anything, as he took ingredients out of the fridge.

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Khai didn't know what to say.

Clearly Third had something he wanted to say to him and that's why he wasn't kicking him out and sending him home. Khai just didn't know if it was going to be good or bad. He never knew when it came to Third.

“The faculty is looking for a new mascot to represent us during this year's games against the other faculties. Our faculty almost got third place last year. The department professors are determined to place in the top three this year.” Khai tried making conversation.

“I heard.” Third said.

Khai sighed.

“Your place is nice. I could never keep mine so clean. My parents send someone to clean it every two weeks.” Khai said.

Third didn't say anything.

“You live with your nong, right?” Khai asked.

“Yeah, I live with Prem.” Third said. “He's on a date right now.”

“A date? Wow. They grow up so fast.” Khai said. “You know, I-”

“Thank you.” Third suddenly cut him off.

“What?” Khai asked.

Third turned and leaned against the kitchen counter as he looked at Khai.

“Thank you, for helping me tonight even though I've been kind of…” Third didn't seem to know what words to use.

“It's what friends are for.” Khai said.

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“I got the food! I even got Bibi some food for herself so she doesn't try to steal ours. I also got desserts an-” Off walked in and took off his shoes before finally looking up. “Oh. I didn't know you had a guest.”

“You!” Boom pointed a finger at Off.

“Close the door please. I don't want the neighbors seeing any of this.” Gun said.

Off closed the door and walked over.

“What is he doing here?!” Boom demanded.

“He's drunk.” Gun told Off, ignoring Boom. “I need to call his manager to come and get him. Can you go and get my phone from my bedroom?”

“Sure.” Off said, glaring at Boom.

Off placed the bags of take-out on the breakfast counter and headed to Gun's bedroom.

“Hey! You can't go in there! That is my boyfriend's bedroom!” Boom yelled and started going after Off but Gun grabbed his arm and held him back.

“Will you stop yelling?” Gun asked. “And I'm not your boyfriend anymore.”

“Why is he here?” Boom turned to Gun. “Are you cheating on me?”

“Am I-” Gun had to take a few deep breaths or he was going to lose it. “You're accusing me of cheating? Boom, just shut up already. You're embarrassing yourself.”

“Got it.” Off said as he walked out of Gun's room with his phone in his hand.

“Thanks.” Gun walked over and took it from him and quickly looked for Boom's manager's contact.

He called him and had a brief, but to the point, conversation with him. He promised to get him asap and promised that if Gun didn't kick Boom out he would be indebted to him for life. They both knew a drunk Boom was a Boom that would cause a scandal.

“His manager should be here soon. I'm sorry about this.” Gun told Off.

“It's not your fault.” Off said glaring at where Boom was standing mumbling to himself.

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He grabbed his phone from the bedside drawer next to his bed and saw it was almost five in the morning.

He'd slept for over seven hours.

He soon realized that he was no longer sleepy after taking a nap in May's art shack and falling asleep early. He sighed and got out of bed.

He grabbed some clean clothes and his towel and walked over to the bathroom door. He pressed his ear again the door and heard silence. He took a deep breath and slid the bolt open and slowly opened the door. He knew he was being ridiculous, acting as if Plu was waiting to pop out, but he just needed some time to adjust to having someone new sleeping with just a bathroom separating them. He felt bad for not making much conversation with Plu like the others but he was still on edge after his run in with Phoom. He wasn't in the right headspace to meet new people and get to know them knowing Phoom was out there and knew where he lived and most likely knew much more than just that. Unfortunately due to what had happened at the gardening store Tam was more on edge than usual.

Tam shook his head and focused.

He needed to shower.

Yes.

He was going to shower and then wait for Namkhing to wake up and go down with her to help her prepare breakfast. Cooking with her always helped him relax and take his mind off things. She always knew how to fill the silence when Tam didn't know what to talk about and knew when he just needed silence.

Tam walked into the bathroom and hurried over to Plu’s door and locked it.

Okay.

Next step: shower

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Third pursed his lips. “Why do you want to be my friend? It's been three years of me denying your friendship and yet you still continue to ask.” Third said.

“Because…why can't I want to be your friend? You're friends with Two and are friendly with Bone and they're my friends so why can't you and I be friends too? Besides I think we have a lot in common and we'd be great friends, even best friends, if you just gave it a chance.” Khai said.

“But why me?” Third asked.

“I…well we're compatible. Even the university thinks so since we were partnered together dur-”

“So this is about the fact we were partnered during freshmen orientation? That's your only reason!” Third scoffed. “That was a stupid game to get the freshmen to meet new people. It didn't mean everyone who got partnered had to become best friends!”

“But most of them did become friends.” Khai said. He got distracted for a second when he noticed Third had a hickey on his neck. It annoyed him a bit. “And the way the university partnered people was based on their interests and personality so they were compatible.”

“I don't want to be your friend just because a game told us too.” Third said.

“So you do want to be my friend?” Khai asked.

“Khai…” Third groaned. “Just stop. We won't be good friends. We can be acquaintances and have similar friends, like Two, but I don't think we'll ever be what you want.”

“But-”

“I'm gay.” Third cut him off.

“I…I know.” Khai said, confused. “And I'm bisexual.”

“Khai, do you even remember what you told me, and everyone there, on the last night of orientation?” Third asked.

“Um…” Khai tried thinking back but the last night of orientation was blurry. He'd gotten drunk after losing over and over at a drinking game.

“Of course, why would the mighty Khai remember?” Third scoffed and stormed over to the living room and grabbed some money off the coffee table.

He then walked over and grabbed Khai by the arm and pulled him towards the front door.

“You're all patched up now. Here's some money. I'll send you more if the taxi costs more so just message me through social media or whatever.” Third opened the front door and pushed Khai out. “Let me know when you get home. Bye.”

“Wait! Third, I don't understand! Did I do or say some-” The front door was shut on Khai's face.

Khai stood there for a minute. He didn't hear Third move either so he guessed he probably was standing on the other side of the door as well.

Finally Khai took his phone out and requested a rideshare. He looked at Third's front door one last time before turning and heading down to wait for his ride.

Tomorrow he would ask around about freshmen orientation. If he'd said or done something to upset Third then he was going to find out and fix it.

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“Are we going to keep going or head back with the sentinels?” Third asked.

“We could go back but we'd probably waste a lot of time and that's not counting the hours of paperwork dealing with those assholes is going to take. If we keep going they can at least be useful if we need sentinel power.” Un said.

“What if one of them uses one of their special abilities? They could try and turn against us.” Khai pointed out.

“P'Thawin has the ability to suppress other sentinels' powers with the help of a guide, doesn't he?” Third asked, looking at Thawin.

“Yes, I see you did your research before accepting the job.” Thawin smirked.

“You were mentioned in one of my elective courses I took during university.” Third said.

“Are you saying you're going to be that guide?” Khai asked Third.

“Yes, as the only level ten guide here, it obviously has to be me. That's my job, isn't it?” Third said.

“But-”

“I wasn't asking permission.” Third cut Khai off before he could get started. “Unless you have a better idea, let me do my job.”

Khai looked upset but didn't say anything else.

Regardless of their history, Khai knew Third's plan was the only option. They couldn't stay in the same spot much longer and needed to get moving.

“Let's do it then.” Thawin said.

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“I don't know what I should do now. That creep is still out there and it's not like I can stay home to avoid what happened tonight to happen again. I kind of can't miss work. This place might not look like much but it's all I can afford and if I miss work I won't be able to afford rent.” Dome said.

“I would offer for you to stay with me but my current living situation is kind of complicated. I guess you could say I live in a sort of dormitory so I can't really bring guests to stay with me. Do you not have any friends you can ask to stay with? This place looks very easy to break into and that creep might know you live here.” June said.

Dome shook his head. “I don't have any friends.” He said.

But for some reason Tankhun came to his mind.

Which was insane since he has only know Tankhun for a few days and there was no way he could ask him if he can stay with him. That would be absolutely crazy.

June frowned.

Dome's phone suddenly started ringing and he answered it.

“Hello?” Dome said.

“Nong, are you okay?” Tankhun's voice asked. He sounded worried.

“Yes, why?” Dome asked.

“Thank god.” Tankhun let out what sounded like a relieved sigh. “I drove by your work on my way home and saw your scooter still there even though the place closed over an hour ago. I parked next to it and noticed the tires were slashed.”

“Phi, are you still there? Leave! That creep might show up and hurt you!” Dome said, worriedly.

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“I'm not there anymore. I drove around in case you had to walk home or something but didn't see you. I then remembered I have your number and called. Wait…did you say creep?” Tankhun asked. “Did that creepy man show up at your work?!? Are you okay?!?”

“Um…” Dome hadn't meant to let slip about what had happened. “He did. I'm okay. I'm home.”

“Did you call the police? What did they say?” Tankhun asked.

“I didn't.” Dome admitted. “They wouldn't have shown up. Not when the man was gone. You know they're understaffed and with the recent killings…”

“Oh my god! Why didn't I think of that before? What if that man is the serial killer?” Tankhun sounded even more worried.

“I don't think he is.” Dome said.

“But you can't be certain.” Tankhun said. “What if he's been checking out your daily routine? You could be the next target! What's your address? I don't think it's safe for you to be alone right now? He might know where you live.”

“I don't thin-”

“Please nong. I need to see you and make sure you really are okay.” Tankhun said.

Dome looked around at his cramped home. He didn't want Tankhun seeing the old run down building he lives in or the small room he calls home. He felt embarrassed. He might not know much about Tankhun but one thing that was obvious was that he didn't have money problems like Dome.

“Nong.” Tankhun said.

“Okay.” Dome said and then gave Tankhun the address and promised to text it to him as well.

Tankhun promised to be there in a few minutes.

Dome sighed as the call ended.

“Who was it? They sounded worried?” June asked.

“A friend.” Dome said.

June didn't say anything about the fact Dome had told her he didn't have any friends and now he'd just told her a friend called him.

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T-Rex and Maetee wanted to get married as soon as the law passed allowing them.

“You can't get married!” Watee protested when the two made the announcement over dinner.

“Why not?” Maetee asked, confused.

“B-Because…umm…” Watee seemed to be trying to think of a good reason. “You two haven't even lived together yet! You could hate each other's habits and not know it!”

“Watee, we've been living together for the past four years. We even share a room!” T-Rex said, knowing his phi just didn't want him to get married.

Even though Watee hadn't had T-Rex in his life until four years ago for some reason he'd become the stereotypical overprotective older brother like in TV. He was against T-Rex dating Maetee at first. Then when he had to accept that T-Rex was dating Maetee he had tried to make one of them switch rooms because ‘couples can't share a room’ according to him.

T-Rex was quick to point out that he shared a room with Maitee.

So T-Rex had expected Watee to protest the marriage.

“But you live with the rest of us! That's very different from just you two living together!” Watee said.

“He has a point, even though he's just against it because you're his nong.” Teedo said.

“So what do we have to do?” Maetee asked.

“Move into your own place just you two.” Watee said. “If you two can cohabitate on your own and afford rent and all your necessities for one year then I'll approve the marriage.”

“We weren't asking for permission.” T-Rex pointed out.

“T-Rex, I don't want us to get married without Watee's blessing.” Maetee said.

Watee looked pleased.

T-Rex sighed. “Fine.” He said. “We'll move out and show you we can survive on our own and afford it.”

T-Rex found a place two weeks later much to Watee's displeasure. Watee probably thought they would take awhile finding a place they could afford but what he didn't know was that T-Rex knew him so well that he had predicted something like what he had proposed and had a place ready just in case.

So T-Rex and Maetee moved into their own place.

And got married exactly a year afterwards.