MYENGINEER, CHAPTER 4: Even if the Jacket is dusty, it’s warm when you hug it
[Duenhaw]
“So what are you going to do at the gear plaza?” The annoying guy with the smirk asked (ten minutes ago, he was an angel). If I remember the way correctly, we should be almost at the engineering faculty now.
“I’m taking flowers to my senior.” I answered, holding up the flowers for him to see.
“Flirting with him?”
“Flirting with who, him? Ugh.”
“And why are you taking them to him?”
“He wanted it.” Saying that makes me think of him again. I shouldn’t have slept in the park yesterday, I should have just gone home to sleep. I was too artsy, not only did I meet that bastard, but I almost got bitten by something.
“Why do you call him that? Isn’t he your senior?”
“Yeah, but he doesn’t act in a way that deserves respect.”
“If he’s not worthy of respect, would you still call him that? Ha ha.”
“No.”
“I see. With a face like that, you wouldn’t…”
“Normally, I respect you…oh, but I only talk like this to him.” “…”
“Ah, we’re here.” Wow, this management guy actually brought me to the rough guy’s faculty. That’s the casuarina tree in front of the Engineering building; Phii
Duen remembers! And that’s the dog beloved by the engineering students, Phii Duen remembers!!!
“You’re going to Gear Plaza, right? Wait…” Before the mischievous angel could finish speaking, his phone rang.
Rrrrr
“Who’s calling? Hello, Oat…I’m at the Engineering building…bringing back a lost kid…no no, ha! Right now?…Yeah, I’ll go.”
“Is something wrong?” I asked, tilting my head in curiosity. My conversation partner was silent for a moment before flashing a handsome smile, damn, his handsome aura is blinding, I need some sunglasses, Phii Duen’s eyes are about to go blind.
“There’s a small problem with the project, I have to go check it out. How about I give you directions instead?” Oh, kind sir, just bringing Phii Duen here is already a great favor, you bastard.
“Sure, no problem.”
“Don’t get lost after I explain, but if you do end up in management again, it’s fine, you’re always welcome, and I’m ready to walk you back.” What does that mean? Do you want some exercise or something, are you a health freak? Whatever, just tell me before he thinks I’m stupid.
“With my level, I definitely won’t get lost.”
“Okay, just go straight and then turn left. You’ll see signs there, just follow them. That’s it.”
“Why is this so easy to understand? That senior made it so confusing.” I muttered, thinking about the senior who gave directions earlier. Were you messing with me, senior?
“Then we’ll go, walk carefully, don’t get lost.” The management guy waved goodbye. You really are handsome, I like this playful handsomeness…give me your face right now, you annoying brat with a smiling face.
“Do you want a ride? I have a motorcycle.” I asked the management guy because I had parked Supachai (CBR) nearby, and it wouldn’t waste much gas to give him a quick lift.
“No need, I’ll have trouble finding my way back later, haha.” I’m starting to dislike your face.
“Then go.” The guy I chased off laughed and ran back the way he came, seems like he has urgent business. I felt a bit guilty for making him walk all this way, at least I should tell him my name.
“Hey, wait! My name is Duen!”
“Oh. My name is %#%^$&^!”
Vrooooom!
Huh? What the hell kind of name is that? The sound of that muscular senior’s bike just drowned out the management guy’s voice completely.
Whatever, better continue looking for the gear plaza, huh. This time I won’t be foolish again…no way. I stood there smiling like a psychopath for a moment before coughing awkwardly from embarrassment. Damn, I forgot I wasn’t alone. And here comes the important question…how did that management guy describe the way? I only remember something about going and looking at signs, and what else…
Ask someone else.
I continued walking, deep in thought with my hand on my chin, who should I ask? I’ve already asked the nerdy but rough-looking ones, and the quiet but annoying ones. Hmm…
Bam!
“Ouch, shit…”
Don’t ask what happened, Phii Duen slipped, why is today so unlucky! Damn. As I was trying to get up, I was startled and fell again when…
“Hey, guys, that med student over there slipped at the gear plaza.”
“And? Are you interested in having a chief mechanic as your boyfriend, Doctor?”
“Still single, engineering girl here, you can flirt. I don’t ask for much, just one round of liquor and you can take me.”
“Wow, love at first stumble, at the gear plaza.”
Huh? What the hell?
Whatever. Right now, I’m the most embarrassed I’ve ever been, damn it, I knew I shouldn’t have come. Before, when I saw my friends getting hit on by these engineering kids, it was nothing. They looked cute because of their playful talk, but now I’m embarrassed as hell!!
“Hey, you guys. He’s embarrassed to death! Uh…are you okay?” The sky must have seen how pitiful I looked and sent a little angel. The hand extended in front of me felt like a blessing from Jesus Christ…but I’m Buddhist.
“I…I’m okay.” I stammered before extending my hand to accept help from him. He pulled me up to stand, my angel bent down to pick up the gown and handed it back to me with a smile…the aura of goodness hit my eyes so hard it almost blinded me. But how could he pull me up when he’s smaller than me, and is he a guy or a tomboy…he’s definitely a guy.
“What year are you in?”
“Uh, first year.”
“Oh, then you’re my junior. I’m Bom, don’t mind those guys. Is there anything I can help you with?”
“Yes, please. My name is Duen, I have something I’d like to ask you.” Alright, I’ll ask this guy. He looks small but seems kind.
“Go ahead.”
“Where is Gear Plaza?”
“…” Why is he silent? Did I say something wrong, or is there something on my face? But after checking, there’s nothing, not even a pimple, no rash, so why is he looking at me like that?
“Ha, ha ha, ha ha ha!!!”
Phii Bom, you little shit! You’re laughing so loudly! People had stopped paying attention to me, but now they’re looking back because of Phii Bom’s powerful laughter. He’s so small but why does his laugh sound so good?
“Sorry, ha ha ha.” He still hasn’t stopped laughing; I’ll wave with my heel if you don’t stop soon.
“Uh, yes.” I wouldn’t dare to really wave, though. Everyone in this faculty is tough, believe me, even though he looks small, he might be fierce, judging by how easily he pulled me up.
“Ha ha, you want to know where Gear Plaza is, right?”
“Yes, senior.”
“This is Gear Plaza.”
I’ve embarrassed myself again…so mortifying!
“And what brings you here?” If Phii Bom weren’t so cute, you’d be dead by now.
“I’m here to meet someone I know.”
“Who, have you found them? Do you want me to help look?”
“Chaddeo, Phii Bom, my handsome angel.”
“That would be great.”
“What’s his name?”
Phii Bom’s question made me remember something important…I don’t know the scoundrel’s name.
“I’m not sure, but I think his name is…Tiger, he’s in his second year.”
“Tiger? I know him, wait, I’ll help.” He said that before picking up his phone to call someone, but it seemed like Phii Bom called the wrong person. However, he soon called someone else named Tang, just like the first call.
“Yeah, okay…Tiger will come look for you, he’s nearby.”
“Uh…actually, I’m not totally sure if his name is Tiger, but I’m sure he’s in his second year.”
“Oh, what does he look like?” The rough one?.. I know what he looks like but saying it would sound like I’m complimenting him, ugh.
“What?”
“…Rough, rude, bad-mannered, dog-mouthed, and his looks are just so-so.”
“Haha, that sounds like Tiger, but he’s a good student.”
“Huh, him?”
“Yeah, it’s funny to think about, I told him everyone has their own kind of beauty, but he’s still stubborn, even wants to get glutathione injections. If you see him, help me tell him his honey-colored skin looks good as it is.” Wait a minute…
“Phii Bom, actually, the guy I’m talking about is…quite pale.”
“Eh? And his face…”
“Handsome…very handsome.”
“Tiger’s here!”
Someone shouted before three newcomers appeared, one chubby with honeycolored skin and two skinny ones. Where’s Tiger? Don’t tell me…
“Are you looking for me, your senior?” What the hell, you were skinny yesterday. What did you eat? No, wait. Even if I’m an idiot, I know for sure this isn’t the same person.
“Guys, in this situation…are you flirting?”
“That’s right, friend! Woohoo!”
“Wow, what’s your name?”
“Uh, what’s that in your hand, flowers?”
“Ugh, and I’m holding a lab coat too.”
“A med student is flirting with my friend!” Your dad must be dead! Did your mom feed you shrieking birds and loudspeakers for food or what? Your voice is so loud! I stood there, stiff, watching the scene unfold, students around the area stood up to tease, some even throwing flower petals.
“Uh…”
“Duen!” That voice!
That bastard!
Damn! I’m so glad I found you, TT[]TT
Before I could say anything, he interrupted…
“Are you crazy or what?”
He’s scolding me? …Even though I skipped class to come find him!
“You’re the crazy one! I’ve been driving around looking for a kid selling flowers since morning, just found one at XXX, you bastard! And when I was about to give you the flowers, you disappeared, and I got lost! I’ve been walking around looking for this Gear Plaza for ages, thank goodness Phii Bom was kind enough to show me the way, you bastard. You made me skip the class that I find super hard to understand. Do you know this is my major? I’ll definitely fail when I go back…hey, bastard. Are you even listening to me?!” I’m not angry, just a bit annoyed. He looked stunned, like he was really shocked, but soon, the person in front of me smiled at me. Not a mocking smile, but the most handsome smile I’ve ever seen.
“You…you’re so damn cute.”
Now it was me standing there dumbfounded.
Present
[Bohn]
“I won’t get scolded.”
“I’ll stake my leg hair on it.”
“Damn you, Bohn! Be good, okay?”
“Trust me, may I come in, professor?” I opened the door to enter the classroom, the professor glanced at the slender figure beside me but said nothing. I told you, he won’t scold. Professor Pakorn is kind to a fault.
“Oh, didn’t you go out to get your car keys? Where did you find this medical student?” I shrugged, not answering the professor’s question, and walked to my seat, not forgetting to drag Duen to sit beside me.
“Where have you been?” He asked me but kept looking at the person beside me. What am I to you, Boss?
“Just went to get my car keys.” I answered with a straight face.
“I ate rice, not grass.”
“Aren’t you going to sleep? Go sleep.” I didn’t pay attention to my best friend’s question, instead, I turned to speak to the only medical student in the class.
“I could sleep, but everyone’s staring at me.”
“So what?”
“You shameless…I can sleep.” The slender figure of Bohn mumbled before dropping his head onto his arms, covering his face with the lab coat. Can you believe even with the coat covering him, I could still hear him, Bohn, huh?
Ding!
Phii Boss Same Person Just Upgraded to Being Annoying: Tell me, what’s the story?
I looked at the sender to see Boss staring at me with the utmost seriousness, but he wasn’t the only one; Merk and Thang were looking at me the same way.
Bon Ss: Nothing much.
Thangty: Don’t be shy, you were gone for an hour, came back with someone, not to mention the flowers in your hand.
Megha: If I had to guess, this must be the same person Bom was talking about.
Bom Boom: What? Did Bohn bring a med student to class?
When Bom arrived, no one needed me anymore. They all swarmed around the witness like they were about to achieve enlightenment, but no matter how much they asked, Darin, who doesn’t like to get involved in others’ business, didn’t answer a word.
“Duen.”
“…”
“Duen.”
“…”
“Duenhaw.”
Sigh
“I told you not to call me that!” I don’t mind the shouting, but why do you have to slap my shoulder too? Whatever, I’m used to it, and it’s not even that hard.
“You won’t wake up for anything.”
Phii Boss Same Person Just Upgraded to Being Annoying: Tell us, what’s the story?
I turned to look at the sender before seeing Boss staring at me with the most serious look, but it wasn’t just him, Merk and Tang were looking at me the same way.
Bon Ss: There’s nothing much.
Thangty: Don’t be stubborn, you leave for an hour and come back dragging someone with you, not to mention the flowers in your hand.
Megha: If I had to guess, he’s probably the same person Bom was talking about.
Bom Boom: What, did Bohn really bring a medical student to class?
Once Bom arrived, no one needed me anymore. They all crowded around to ask the witness until they were about to reach enlightenment. Whenever this happens, Bom doesn’t like to get involved in other people’s business, so no matter how much they interrogate, Darin won’t answer a single word.
“Duen.”
“Duen.”
“…”
“Duenhaw.”
Poke
“I told you not to call me that!” I don’t mind the shouting, but why do you have to slap my shoulder too? Whatever, I’m used to it, and it’s not even that hard.
“You won’t wake up for anything.”
“What do you want from me, Bohn? First, you wanted me to sleep, now you want me to wake up?”
“No. Just wanted to tell you…” I moved closer to him, sliding my lips near his white ear, making the slender figure jump back in surprise, almost falling off the chair if I hadn’t caught him.
“…what?”
“Give me the gown.”
“Why, your dad’s dead, what do you need it for?” He pushed my face back so hard, just let go already.
“I’m cold.”
“I’m cold.”
“I want it, and you have to give it to me.”
“Ugh!”
“Will you give it or not?”
“You bastard!…Take it, but don’t wake me up again!” If you’re going to throw it like that, why not just slap me? Luckily, it’s a thin shirt. Do you think I’m heartless? That’s crazy.
“Ah, let’s trade.”
I took off my jacket to cover the other person’s tousled head. This room is cold, and just a lab coat isn’t enough to keep him warm. Honestly, I’m not a good person or anything; I just don’t like wearing a jacket when I sweat because it leaves marks, and also, I appreciate that he tried to keep his promise even if he looked a mess.
“You already have a jacket. Why do you need my lab coat?”
“I feel like it.”
“Bohn, you scoundrel, your jacket is so dusty. Don’t you ever wash it?”
“Even if my jacket is dusty, it’ll keep you warm.”
And of course, in engineering, after saying something like that, what you get back is…
“Wow, that’s epic!!”
“Wow, that’s my friend!”
“Shit, lend me some of that charm!”
“Bohn, you bastard! All the good-looking guys are flirting with each other.
Where am I supposed to find a partner?”
“Uh…what the hell, save those lines for the girls.”
“Huh.” Your face is so red, you pale fool, but I don’t think it’s because of my flirting; he’s probably embarrassed by the teasing from our classmates.
“Oh, students, this is my class, please quiet down.”
“…”
“Oh, you, the medical student.”
“Y…yes.” The person next to me answered hesitantly, probably scared of getting scolded.
“There’s one rule here.”
“…?”
“Take the jacket, Bohn gave you, but give him your heart in exchange, huh.”
“Reeeeeeeee.”
“Don’t forget to give him your heart, okay?”
“My professor, oh my professor!!”
“Your humor is off to the left, Bohn.”
“Heh heh.”
“Shut your mouth, you bastard, Bohn! I want to sleep!”
“Your eyes are about to pop out, Bohn.”
“Staring so much, why don’t you just eat him up?”
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