MY LOVE. MY CONTENDER

TRUST

Krist's POV

That Singto is making me angry all over gain. He is really a bad luck to my life. Everything just went wrong because of him. But he is right I need his help.

I went inside my car and started driving. I need all this s**t out of my head. I drove to my favorite place. My escape. I just lay down at the back of my car and looked at the stars when I arrived. The stars cannot really be seen right now. I think it is going to rain and yes. just what I wanted it started raining. I went inside the car and got a towel to dry my self. What bad luck this is. I turned on my radio there are a bunch of songs playing. Hmm I think my favorite radio program is up now. This is a nice song and a good question too. What song should suit my situation now.

I started looking at their page and he posted a question in which I replied. I hope he chooses my comment or maybe not since I am pretty unlucky. After the first song he played he announces the comment that caught his attention and it was mine. Nice. I think I got lucky now. Before playing a song. He gave me some advice first then I listened to the song. Hmmm It's Korean. I like the melody but let me search the lyrics. This is a nice song. I think this really explain how I feel.

I kept on listening to the radio until I arrived at my dorm. I kept repeating the song after I showered. I'm still thinking what I should do. I grab some beer on my fridge and just look at my glass door in the terrace while it is raining. I don't want him to be my tutor by I can't afford losing my team. I can't afford being a disappointment. I inhaled and exhaled deeply. Fine I have decided what to do.

I typed the message and hit send while my eyes are closed. I looked at my phone and he did not read it. What the hell? So now he is not reading my message. Krist calm down you just sent the message let's just wait for a little more.

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Krist kept waiting until he fell asleep. When he woke up he immediately check his phone and he saw Singto's reply.

"Alright. See you at the library tomorrow. What time does your class end tomorrow?"

"Class ends at 6"

"Okay meet you at 6:30 then"

Krist just let out a deep sigh. He couldn't do much anyway. He is going to be with him for the next 4 months. He doesn't like the idea but he also don't want to lose the team.

He got up and prepared himself before going to school. Since he woke up a little late he couldn't get breakfast,. He just went to his favorite stall that sells his favorite drink.

While waiting for his drink a taller guy went closer to him.

"Good morning Krist"

It was Singto and his friends. Krist just waid to show respect but rolled his eyes after.

"What the hell is wrong with you? Who are you to act that way?" Fluke said

"Oi fluke calm down. Just grab a seat for us."

"Hey. You better learn how to respect others specially your senior. "

Krist was about to say something but good thing Singto pushed his friend away.

"You shouldn't have acted that way"

"Well, you shouldn't have to talk me"

"I was just going to confirm the schedule tomorrow since you didn't relpy"

"No reply means yes. Thought you're smart. Plus you didn't have to greet me with a good morning if you are just going to ask that"

"Hmmm. First of all I'm just being nice that's why I greeted you. That's what a smart person like me would do. Second I don't like assuming things. I'm not like you"

"What do you mean by that?"

"Oh nothing. But I guess your drink is done. I think you need to get it already."

"That's not mine. I ordered coffee"

"What do you mean? Everyone knows this is your favorite" The aunt said

Krist's face turned red and Singto can't help but smile.

"Are you laughing at me?"

"Nope. I'm not laughing. Just smiling. Didn't know that you would look cute while blushing"

"I am just angry"

"What a cute grumpy nom yen you are?"

Krist was about to say something more but he notices that he is going to be really late for his class if he doesn't leave right away. He Kept on cursing while walking and Singto was just smiling as Krist walks away.

Krist successfully arrives at his class and he was panting since he was running.

"Ai'Krist what happened?" Ice asked

"It's because of Singto."

"What did P'Singto to?"

I told him everything after class since the teacher arrived already. And they were all surprised that I agreed on him being my tutor.

"Woah! you agreed to be tutored by him?" Off said

"Yeah. It's not like I can do anything"

"Well can't you study on your own?" Gunsmile said

"I can. But just like what I told you the president and the dean decided these things. Because they said I need someone to help me focus. Pssh more like to punish me"

"Just let it be. It's just 4 months right?" Ice said

"Yeah. I just hope everything will be okay"

"Just make sure not to punch him since you still hate him for stealing Namtarn right? Off said

Everyone looks at Off and Krist just smacked him. He is already upset he doesn't need to be reminded of the past over and over again.

The day passed by fast and the next day came right away. While Singto is waiting for Krist he prepares the rules and regulations that needs to be set. And it seems like the first rule has already been broken since Krist is late. He arrived at 7. Singto got a little irritated.

"Do you usually act this way?"

"What? I'm here"

"You agreed to be here at 6:30"

"Don't overreact. I'm only 30 minutes late. Plus before going here I just tended to the needs of my team. "

"So, if one of your team mates is late and they did not inform you about it. You okay with that?"

"Of course not since we had an agree-"

Singto looks at him and raised his brow. As if saying "You get what I mean now?" Krist realizes it, he stopped talking and just sat down. Krist pullet out his notebooks and books out of his bag while cursing. Singto wants to get mad but he find it amusing.

"Let's get this started so we can finish right away."

"Before we start. I would like to let you know about the do's and dont's during this tutoring program."

"What the hell?"

"Keep quiet. Where inside the library. So here in this paper are the do's and dont's that the president has agreed on. So its either you comply or get a punishment"

Singto smiles and Krist felt shivers in his spine. He knows that he is at the palm of Singto's hand. He is nervous as to what those punishments may be.

On the paper it says:

1. Be on time

2. Be prepared for exams that I would give you everyday.

3. Finish reading a book every 2 weeks.

4. Inform the tutor if sessions would be cancelled and rescheduled (must be a valid reason)

5. Should always submit the quizzes or examinations to the tutor to track progress

6. Tutoring is only good for 2-3 hours

And the list goes on and on. Krist is surprised. He feels like he is back on being a kid since he is treated like this.

"You have a lot of do's and dont's" Krist said

"Because you don't like. You hate me actually. So I need to set some rules and have corresponding punishment if you fail to follow."

"I'm not a kid"

"Then act like an adult"

"I am acting like one. I just don't like you that's why I act like a kid sometimes but I am a responsible team captain"

"Good job for being a responsible team captain but you also admitted that you are acting like a kid but I couldn't care less"

Singto actually felt a little pain when Krist said he hates him. So while saying those words he makes sure to show a straight face. He tried his best to brush it off. After the tutoring session. Krist just stood up and left without saying goodbye. Singto couldn't help but to frown a little but he just let our a deep sigh and decided to smile and go back to his dorm. Because he knows why he is acting this way.

After arriving at his dorm he suddenly realizes that he brought his car at his school. So he went back to get it after changing to a much comfortable clothes. When he was near his car he saw a bunch of people arguing. It's 3 against 1. He looks closer and he saw Krist. He is alone fighting with the other 3 students. Singto rushed towards them and helped Krist. Singto is trained for muay thai so he can really fight. After the 3 guys felt that they are no match anymore. They started running away.

"Are you okay?" Singto asked

"I'm fine. Let me go"

"No you are not. Let me help you'

"I don't need your help"

"Wow! Look for the nth time I know you hate me. Can you just pretend that I'm just another senior from your department. Plus when I was helping you fight why didn't you stop me and say that you didn't need my help. So just stop whining okay?"

Krist kept quite. His body was hurting anyway and Singto was not wrong. He didn't stop him for helping him while fighting. He actually felt relieved when he got help. Singto assisted him to go to his car. Singto stops at a convenience store to buy food and drinks then bought medicine from the pharmacy beside it. He kept driving and Krist finds the way familiar. They stop at a place near the cliff. In which Krist always go to if he feel upset or mad.

Singto opened his back door and Krist followed him. They sat down and Singto tries to put some medicine in Krist's face. He pulls his head away and Singto just gave him a stern look so he gave up and just let him apply the medication. No one was talking. It was pretty silent. They can only hear the sound of their breaths and the noise coming from the winds and crickets. While looking at the bruises and small wounds that Krist got on his face. Singto got more furious thinking about what happened. He wants to ask him but he knows that he will not get an answer.

While Singto is putting medication on his face. He couldn't help but look at Singto's face. He is looking at Singto's brown eyes, sharp nose, his lips that has a little wound because of the fight that happened. Unconsciously he touched Singto' lips. And they were both surprised.

"I'm sorry. I just saw that you also have some bruises and you-"

"It's okay. I can take care of this by myself. So ahmmm. I'm done putting medicine on your face. So eat for now and I'll take you home.'

After eating they decided to drive back home already. And no one was talking again. Krist was thinking about that time when he touched Singto's lips. He felt stupid doing that. He could've touched a different part of his face he thought. While Krist was thinking that way Singto's hard is pounding like crazy. He don't know if he is mad about what happen or happy because he got closer to Krist even for just a bit. The only time that they would talk during the drive is when Singto is asking for directions going to Krist's apartment. Although he knows where his junior lives he didn't want to creep him out.

"Nong. Here take this medicine with you. Your body is going to hurt a lot more tomorrow."

Krist is hesitant to accept the medicine.

"This is not poison. So just take it"

"Thanks"

"Alright"

Singto slightly smiled when he drove away from his junior. He didn't mind if his body also hurts because of the fight. The only thing he has on his mind now is him being one step closer on getting Krist's trust.