MY LOVE. MY CONTENDER

GETTING TO KNOW MORE

Singto's POV

I'm excited about meeting Krist. Although this is just for our study session. But I consider this as a date and I need to win his heart. I'll do my best to look good tonight.

I was looking in my closet to look for decent clothes. Something that would impress him. Only to find out I only have a black, white and gray color scheme for my clothes. But then again, those are sophisticated colors, right? I just took long white sleeves and put on a black sweater on top. I fixed my hair and sprayed my favorite perfume. I look really good. I smiled in front of the mirror. This is a bit unexpected from me. I haven't done this before. I had never dated anyone before because no one captured my heart like Krist.

After I prepared, I went straight to my car and turned on the radio. A good song started playing. What song is this? Then I started singing too, while driving to Krist's dorm.

"If you need a lover? Let me knoow. Let me in. I could treat you better. Steal you roses every day"

I searched for the song and started playing it on repeat. This song is gonna be stuck in my head for a while. After a while I arrived at Krist's dorm. I was about to text him, but I could see him waiting outside. He looks really nice. He keeps on pouting while looking at his phone, then his watch. He walks back and forth. This kid amuses me with everything he does.

**N'Krist calling**

"P. Where are you?"

"Almost there"

"P it's almost 5. I think you're going to be late."

"Nah. I don't think so."

"Yes you are. It's just 4 mins before 5 and you are still not here. Tsk. tsk."

I walked slowly so he wouldn't notice me right away. He kept telling me that I was going to be late and that I should be punished for arriving late. He said that the agreement we have is not only applicable to him but to me as well. I was already behind him and went closer to his other ear and whispered.

"Nong I'm here"

He was surprised and he immediately turned his head. Our faces were just an inch apart. I stared at his eyes and he did the same thing. My heart started beating fast and I think it's the same with him. I slowly put a smile on my face and he was still staring at me. I looked at his long lashes, red lips and that white face that had turned pink like his favorite drink. When he came back to his senses, he pulled himself away from me.

"Oi P. You scared me. Good thing I was able to recognize you if-if not, then I might have punched you"

"I don't think you'll hurt me again, but just in case, I will add that to our agreement."

"If you are going to add that, then you also need to add that you shouldn't leave me again."

"Hmmmmm. So you like me beside you?"

"Well. ahmmm. Of course. You are my tutor and I need you to pass."

"Fine. Anyway. Let's go to the coffee shop"

I wanted to tease him more but I stopped myself. I don't want to upset him. We walked towards my car and he sat in the front passenger seat. We were silent, so I turned on the music. I started singing the same song that had been playing.

"If you need a lover? Let me knoow. Let me in. I could treat you better. Steal you roses every day"

The song was on repeat and we got stuck in traffic.

"P. Is this your favorite song?"

"Well. I just liked it"

"Hmmm. are you thinking of asking someone out? Because you keep singing that line"

"Ahmm. No, the song is just stacked in my head"

"You sureeee?"

Only if you knew.

"Yeah. Anyway, we can change the song since it's been on repeat for a while now."

"Alright sure"

I took my phone and started browsing for some songs and he suddenly took my phone from my hands.

"P eyes on the road. I'll be the one to choose"

"But we are stuck in traffic."

"P green light! GO!"

I just laughed at him and he was still browsing songs from my playlist, then he started playing the song he chose.

**Now Playing: Say you won't let me go by James Arthur

He started singing.

"Say you won't let go. Say you won't let go."

He really has a nice voice.

"I'm so in love with you, I hope you know."

We sang that part in unison. Then the stop light turned red. I looked at him while singing and he noticed it. I turned my head but my eyes caught a glimpse of his face. He blushed but didn't react much. He just then continued singing until the next song played.

Krist's POV

Why did I choose this song again? I felt my face getting red when we sang that line together. And why is he looking at me right now? What's wrong with him? Well, what's wrong with me? It's not like this is the first time I guy looked at me. But I guess no one looked at me like the way he did while singing a song. I need to calm down. You shouldn't feel this way. P is a guy. Don't misunderstand his actions. We don't need another misunderstanding.

Finally, we arrived at the radio cafe on the radio station. I needed air. When we went inside the cafe it's already full.

"s**t, the cafe is full. What should we do?"

"Hmmm let me thing"

"How about the noodle shop near our school?"

"I don't think that would work. It's already 7. And traffic is just getting worse"

"What do you suggest then?"

"Let's just go inside the radio station. We'll study in the meeting room."

"Would that be OK?"

"Yup. Fluke's father is the owner and we are quite close."

"Oh I see"

We went inside the radio station. The guard greeted him and he smiled. The guard was about to stop me from going inside but he said that I was with him. A lot of people greeted him and smiled at him. I could hear people whispering how cool and handsome he is. All eyes were on us.

"Alright. So I would like to welcome you to The Gears meeting room. Make yourself comfortable and just prepare the things you need."

"Okay. By the way P. You're not only a Dj here are you?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, the way people greet you is more like a greeting for a boss."

"They're just nice."

"Come on now. You are one of the few people from our school that knows who my father is. I know how employees treat you if your the boss or the son of the boss. Just spill it. "

"SILVER SPOON"

"OI!!"

"Just saying. Anyway. What do you want to eat? I'll grab something from the cafe"

"Don't change the topic P"

"I'll tell you later. But now I'm hungry. I need to get something to eat first."

"Fine, then let me go with you. So we can talk along the way."

"Nah. The young master might get tired."

I crumpled the paper that I had in my hand and threw it to him. He just laughed and asked me to study and he went out.

I started reading the books and notes that I brought. I jot down things that I need clarification about. Then I'll just ask him. Where is P? He is taking too much time. I'm starting to get sleepy, because I woke up early for practice. Maybe I can have a power nap. Just for 5 minutes.

Author's POV

When Singto came back, he saw Krist sleeping. And again, he was fascinated by what his junior looked like. He knows that Krist has been doing his best managing his archery team and studying. He was not supposed to wake his junior up, but then someone knocked at the door and went inside.

"Mr. Prachaya"

""Yes?"

"Your father sent this script to be reviewed. He said that he needed it back by Wednesday. He wants a detailed opinion about this"

"Ok. ok. But where is he?"

"He's out of the country now. He needs to attend to an urgent matter"

"Oh ok. Thank you P'Jane"

"Welcome Mr. Prachaya"

Singto didn't notice that Krist woke up. When he turned around, Krist was looking at him.

"Oh good. You are awake now. Let's eat"

"Yes. Mr. Prachaya"

"HA HA HA. Funny. Stop messing with me"

"Well that's how you were addressed earlier."

"Just stop. Let's eat"

While eating dinner, Krist kept on teasing his P. But Singto just brushed it off. After eating, Krist stopped teasing and just studied. Singto explains everything if his junior does not understand, but then Krist can't focus. Because his questions were not answered yet.

"P. I can't focus. Just tell me. You own this place. Just spill it"

"Are you gaining interest in me?"

"Yes. P. because you are my friend and I think it's right to know more about each other."

"Fine. Well, first of all, I don't own this place. It really is Fluke's father who owns this. But my dad is a shareholder."

"Then why did that guy address you like that?"

"That was my father's secretary. Sometimes he stays here because my father was a radio director here before becoming a producer. And the script that he gave me is for a movie that he is going to produce and he is asking my opinion if it is going to be worth it."

They talked more about themselves. While they were studying, Krist found out that he had 2 older sisters and a brother. His father owns a company that produces films, especially indie films. At first he wanted to take engineering because robots fascinated him. But after a while, he realized that his passion was for literature and movies, so he decided to take this major. After finding that out Krist felt really happy because he wouldn't be able to meet his senior if he became an engineer.

"I've been talking about myself. I think it's your turn."

"Hmmm. You already know that my dad owns the school and he also has some other businesses. As for my mom, she left us when I was young. I couldn't even remember much about her. I am actually getting scared of not remembering her at all. She left without saying anything. That's why I don't like people leaving me at all. I don't want to feel that pain that I felt before"

"I'm sorry to hear about that. But if you don't mind me asking, what did your father do after she left?"

"He didn't look for her. I never asked why he didn't. I didn't have the chance. Because all this time I have been blaming him."

"Didn't he marry or date anyone again?"

"I think he is seeing someone right now."

""Really? Do you know who?"

"I think he is dating our dean?"

""Our dean? Why did you think of that?"

"They are too close. That's why I get irritated every time I see her. Most of the time, I don't treat her nicely. I don't necessarily hate her, but I have the right to know if they are dating. I'm his son after all."

"Hmmm. I'm sure he is not dating our dean."

"How'd you know?"

"Let me tell you a secret."

"What?"

"She's my mom."

"Wait what???"

Krist was taken aback and he didn't know what to say.

"Yeah. She is my mom. They are pretty happy with each other. Plus, my dad won't allow a friend to have an affair with his wife."

"So you mean? Your father is a close friend of my dad."

"Yup"

"Then you already know my story?"

"Not exactly. My father didn't tell me anything and I didn't even know that you were the son of the owner of the school. I just knew about it when my mom asked me to tutor you."

"But if they are close friends, why didn't my dad just agree to your project?"

"My dad said that there shouldn't be any special treatment. I need to work hard to achieve something and that's what I'm doing right now. Working hard to get what I want"

Singto smiled at Krist after saying the last part. His junior was a little confused as to why he smiled like that.

"Er er. Su su na. P. I think you will be able to get everything you want. Since you are a hardworking person,"

"Hopefully. Still hoping and thriving. But maybe I am closer to my goal."

"P. If you need any help, just let me know. I'll be there for you"

"Hmmmm are you sure about that?"

"Of course P. Just like what I told you before. I consider you my friend and hero. So I am not going to hesitate to help you."

"Nong, you are being too cheesy. But I like it."

"Oi P!"

"Just kidding."

Besides getting approval for his tutoring program, his other goal was to capture the heart of his junior. And after their conversation he knew that they had grown a lot closer. Especially when Krist told him about his mom. He became more open. Singto just needs to lead Krist to his heart. And everything should be in the right place.