MYENGINEER, CHAPTER 44: Duenhaw’s First Kiss
[Duenhaw]
“I’m going to take a shower first.” Now, Bohn has finished dinner, but he says his stomach hurts, I might have made too much. I told him that eating until you’re full is enough, not to eat everything, but he answered:
“I don’t want to leave any leftovers…my boyfriend made it.”
Oh, alright then. If I knew this, I should have made even more food, to the point of bursting his stomach, damn, always making my heart race, and my face red, you buffalo…
“Yeah, the clothes are in the closet, pick whatever you want.” His wardrobe isn’t as grand as mine at home, but there’s still a decent amount of clothes. Why do you have to buy so much, both my mom and you…you could wear PJ pants and free shirts, honestly.
“Uh-huh.”
I went to choose an outfit when he gave permission. I don’t know if it’s his taste or what, but his closet has a lot of pajamas, millions of them, with patterns like bears, cats, rabbits, and plain stripes too. There’s everything, maybe even more than regular clothes…wow, this one is very interesting, I’ll take this one. After choosing, I hurried to the bathroom to shower and get to bed quickly, in case Bohn decides to get back at me…it seems like he’s forgotten about that now, hehe.
“Lal, lal, la…oh my!” I exclaimed in surprise when I got close to the mirror. I’ve only seen this in movies, never in real life…so prominent, why do I feel this strange embarrassment? I forgot he left a mark on my neck. No wonder when I went downstairs to buy stuff, everyone was staring.
“Duen, are you okay?” Bohn knocked on the door, asking with concern…am I okay?
No, I’m not!
“I’m not okay! I’m very not okay, your mark is so damn visible, I have to go to class tomorrow! What am I supposed to do about this!!” I opened the door, ranting while pointing at the mark on my neck in frustration.
“It’s good. Now everyone will know you’re taken.”
“He’s known for a long time!”
“Some people might not know yet…the kiss mark is beautiful, I’m pretty good, huh?” He traced the mark on my neck gently before making a smug face. Huh, I don’t see the beauty in it; it looks more like a rash you’ve scratched too hard.
“You’re so self-absorbed. It’s not beautiful at all.” I pouted and brushed his hand away. Don’t touch me, you bastard Bohn, you annoying person, you gorilla wife, you crazy five hundred, you duck-mouthed guy.
“How would you know? You’ve never even had your first kiss.” Hah…you look down on me, you brute! You don’t know anything. The old Phii Duen might not have had one…but recently, I have.
“I have!” I shouted back confidently, stunning him. I didn’t cheat on you; I kissed him two days before we started dating.
“…”
Wow, he’s stunned!
“But you said you hadn’t kiss anyone when I asked…that means you kissed this person after I asked, who is he!?” I knew you’d fuss like this, huh. You looked down on me first!
“It’s none of your business, I’m going to take a shower.” I said teasingly.
“Tell me first!” He grabbed my shoulder before I could close the door. Are you jealous? It’s okay; even though I kissed him, my heart is with you…just kidding, I mean I didn’t cheat on you.
“Why would you need to know? I kissed him before we started dating.”
“I still want to know!”
“I won’t tell you, I’m going to shower.”
Click
Heh-heh…I won’t tell you guys who my first kiss was with, or you’ll go tell that brute. I’ll just say…she was a very beautiful foreigner, with a great figure, skin smoother than a baby’s bottom, and very famous. You know her, trust me. We kissed under the moonlight and stars, it was insanely romantic. Even if I was forced, I still count it as a kiss.
“Where should I sleep?” I asked the room owner, seeing that he was already in his pajamas. I noticed he showered in the smaller bathroom. Are you serious? The guest uses the main bathroom, and the host uses the smaller one, oh…forget it. It’s late, I should sleep.
“Sleep with me in this room.” Can you act decently, Bohn? I wouldn’t mind if you wanted to play on your phone while lying down, but why do you have to put your foot up on your knee and wiggle it? You’re acting like Phu.
“Okay.” I nodded, looking at him with disdain.
“Not fussing?”
“No.”
“Why? Before, you wouldn’t sleep with me.”
“Back then, I didn’t have feelings…but now I do.”
“…”
“So, you’re embarrassed now, huh? Hehe.” I teased. You’re good at flirting with me, but when I flirt back, you’re stunned, huh? I’m not here to play around, I graduated with first-class honors in the Faculty of Teasing, majoring in Flirty Puns.
The rough guy from University, Phu, has gone far, even got the title of “Dogtor.”
“Duen, you really have to live with me.” Bohn said after I flopped onto the bed, which was very wide and soft.
“I’ll definitely live with you, but not anytime soon.” I yawned, I’m sleepy…
“Why? I’m going to ask on Saturday.”
“We’ve only been dating for less than a month.” I didn’t really want to discuss this, but I think it’s too soon to meet the parents. Even though I don’t care that we’re both guys…it doesn’t mean our parents wouldn’t care at all.
“It’s not related.” Bohn tossed the pillow aside and moved closer to lie next to me. His brows were still furrowed, you’re about to be a grandpa, you rough guy.
“It’s related, it’s too soon, Bohn, it won’t happen.”
“How is it too soon? We’ve been dating for almost a month. Thai literary heroes meet their heroines in one day and they’re off to get married, why can’t I do the same?”
[Bohn]
Ina met Jintara in one day, and they were together. No one said that was too soon, right? And Ina was only fifteen, now that’s what you call quick. Compared to me wanting to introduce Duen to my parents after we’ve been dating for a while, how is that too soon? I’m just introducing him, not doing anything else. Whether it’s early or late, the person I’ll take to meet my parents is still you.
“It’s…not the same.” How so? Is it because I don’t I have a beard like the heroes in Thai literature? Do you want me to grow a beard? I’ll grow one so thick it’ll scratch people from a hundred meters away.
“How?” I raised my chin in curiosity. Duen looked thoughtful before raising his chin to look back at me…don’t look too much, or you might end up with a husband without realizing it.
“I don’t know…I saw they’ve been dating for a year.” You’re like me when I went to consult King.
“It’s not about time…it’s about sincerity and seriousness.”
“…”
“I’ve told you before, haven’t I? Since I was born…you’re the one I’ve been most serious about. I don’t know how it happened, but I’ve never fallen in love this quickly before. So, you can say I’m easy to win over, but I feel like when we’re together, it feels like a long time. If you didn’t say we’ve been dating for less than a year, I’d think we’ve been together for almost a year…are you playing with my feelings, Duen?” I took his hand and pressed it against my cheek, looking into his eyes to show I wasn’t lying, that what I said came from the heart.
“Pfft.”
“But even if you are playing with my feelings, don’t stop…because the result would be the same.”
“…”
“I still love you.”
After saying that, I leaned in to gently kiss his palm. Duen isn’t playing with me; he’s too naive to even think of such things, it’s strange…
Even though he hasn’t done anything, I find myself liking him more every day until it turned into love. Did he do some charm in his past life? It’s possible, I see both girls and guys flocking to him…but he must have done some bad deeds as well, balancing out the good.
So sweet..
“One year.”
“Hmm?” I raised my eyebrows when I heard him say something, but I was trying to recall his past life so I didn’t catch it. Duen isn’t resting his chin on his hand looking at me like before. Now he’s turned his back to me as if he doesn’t want to show his face; is he embarrassed?
“Wait for one year, then I’ll move in with you.” Pfft!!
“Duen, that’s too long. Do you want me to die from missing you?” I hugged him from behind; he doesn’t fuss when I overstep anymore. I guess he’s given up.
“You exaggerate; you managed before.” The person I was hugging turned to pout. Don’t pout like that, or I’ll bite it off, I’m annoyed.
“It’s different now; we weren’t dating before, but now we are. I want to live with my boyfriend; why don’t you understand these romantic things?” “Come on. It’s just one year.” You say ‘just’ like it’s nothing, Duen. Try not watering a plant for a year; how wilted it gets is how my heart would be without you. I might survive, but it’s not the same.
You are the color in my life…
“Is there any other way to make you agree to move in with me?” I looked up at Duen’s face, only to see him burying his face in the pillow…not wanting me to see how red his face was. Too late.
“Without having to wait a year?” “Uh-huh.” I nodded.
“…When I think the time is right.”
“And when will that be? Do I have to wait until the world turns purple or until I die first?” I asked sarcastically, wondering if he realized he was the first boyfriend I wanted to live with.
“I don’t know, just go to sleep.”
“Duen!” I stretched out my jaw, shaking his shoulder to wake him up and talk, but in truth, he wasn’t asleep. He was just closing his eyes, hugging the pillow tightly.
“Snore, Duen is already asleep…I am Mom Luang Radeen Milo, Duen told me to tell you, ‘Don’t cross the line of the pillow, or I’ll slap you down,’ just letting you know.” Your mom, Luang Milo! That’s clearly you, you bastard, Duen.
“Duen, I’m your boyfriend.”
“Don’t know, don’t care, I’m going to sleep, don’t bother me.”
“Duen, get up and talk to me first.”
“No, oh, I forgot to tell you…sweet dreams, you savage.” Oh…fine, I give up!
“Okay.” I opened my eyes groggily, feeling some movement beside me.
The first thing I saw was this idiot trying to gently free my hand, as if afraid
I would wake up. Last night, I didn’t cross the pillow line or hug him…I just held his hand all night.
“Sorry, did I wake you up?” Someone once told me that a boyfriend looks the cutest when he wakes up…it seems to be true.
“It’s okay…where are you going, yawn?”
“I have to go to university, I have morning classes.” Duen said while looking at our clasped hands, probably wanting me to let go…no, I don’t want to let go yet.
“Really…can you not go just yet? Stay and sleep with me a bit longer.” I said, giving him a pleading look. I don’t usually do this because it feels cheesy, but when I do, Duen seems to like it.
“No, I’ll be late, and I need to buy some plasters too.”
“Why buy it?” Is it a wound? I checked my body after sitting up, and I didn’t see anything unusual, or maybe it’s under the cloth.
“To cover the hickie.” He said. Oh…the marks I made yesterday, right?
“…heh heh.” I looked at Duen with a smirk. I didn’t think he’d care about this.
“Why are you laughing, you crazy?” he said.
“The more you cover it, the more noticeable it becomes.” I said with a sly smile, pulling him down to lie with me. “No need to rush; we still have hours.”
“And you expect me to study like this?” Bohn grumbled, showing his irritation. I grabbed him and hugged him, rubbing my nose against his cheek in a teasing manner.
“Uh…it looks good, I should leave another hickie.” My eyes scanned his neck, still plenty of space left. If you don’t want to wear a necklace or jewelry…then let my kisses adorn you.
“Ugh, I’ll kick you off the bed.”
Rrrrr
Before Duen could push me off the bed, his phone vibrated. I reached out to grab it since it was on the headboard.
‘Ting’
“Let go, Ting is calling.” Duen answered the call and turned to speak to me, but I didn’t let go as requested; I just looked away as if I wasn’t interested.
“Go ahead and talk. I’m not bothering you at all.” Upon hearing that, Duen glared at me but reluctantly accepted the call from his friend.
“Hello.”
(Hello, are you coming to class today?) Was I too close to the phone, or was she speaking loudly? But whatever, it’s good to hear, just in case Duen tries to sneak off…well, if this caveman decides to escape…
“Go on, why are you asking that?”
(Afraid you won’t be able to walk after last night with Phii Bohn, was he rough?)
“Damn, Ting, is that something a lady would say?” When Duen furrows his brows, he looks like an angry cat. I couldn’t help but poke between his eyebrows to ease the tension.
(Yeah, and…was Phii Bohn’s equipment big?) Wow…didn’t expect the little one to dare ask that. Although Ting seems rough, she never talks about this when she’s with us.
“How would I know, but from what I’ve seen…it’s probably not that big, huh?” This idiot turned to me, raising his eyebrows teasingly, his eyes looking down at my pants with disdain.
“Want to find out? You can touch it if you want…just a gentle touch, no squeezing, Duen, heh heh.” Did he think I’d let him mock me? No way. The moment I finished speaking, I took his hand and placed it on my little brother. It was morning now, after all…heh heh.
“Bohn! Ew!” He quickly pulled his hand away, making a disgusted face. What’s with that, man? If you’re embarrassed, just say so, don’t think I didn’t notice your ears turning red. Mine is big, isn’t it?
(Phii Bohn is nearby, huh…damn, I’m so jealous of you, just touch, don’t squirm. If Phii Bohn were my boyfriend…I’d be touching him morning and night.)
Ugh…
“Ugh, Ting, you shameless woman…you won’t be touching him.”
(Why? Doesn’t Phii Bohn like being touched?)
“Well, you said, ‘If Bohn were your boyfriend,’ but he’s not…he’s mine.” I smiled when I heard him say that, then gently tightened my arm around his waist.
“You’re cute even in the morning, be careful or you won’t make it to class.” I teased him gently.
“No, Bohn, I need to go to class.” Duen said in a whiny voice.
“Let me hug you for just a little longer…then I’ll drive you to university.” I said pleadingly. At first, Duen seemed reluctant, but after a while, he sighed as if giving in.
“Just for a little bit…” That’s more like it, heh.
(Duenhaw!! I’m your friend, a single lady, how can you do this to me…ugh, I’ve been watching Phii Bohn all year and haven’t even touched his eyelashes, but you!! How did you do it? Skipping on one leg and waving, huh? You lucky break! He started chasing you within days of meeting you. What kind of good deeds did you do!! Hmph, I tried not to be jealous because we’re friends…but how could you do this to me! You’re all sweet with him right in front of me!!)
Ting’s voice was so loud…loud enough that I thought Duen had put it on speaker.
“Haha…”
(I’m hanging up! I’m sulking, make it up to me, bring me a copy of Phii
Bohn! I want a boyfriend like that!)
Beep
Click
“…Bohn, can I borrow you to make some photocopies?”
“You’re crazy, all you’ll get are pictures, or if you could actually photocopy me into a person, I wouldn’t be alive.” I pinched his nose playfully, so cute.
“Just put your heart in it then, hahaha.” He lightly tapped my left chest.
“My heart isn’t with me…I’ve given it to you.”
“You flirt, you’re hopeless.”
“Ha ha.” I laughed out loud when I saw how funny his face looked. Lately, he’s been hanging out with Boss and Phu a lot, must have picked up some humor from them.
“You’ve been laughing a lot lately.”
“Because I have you by my side, that’s why.”
“Damn! I’m going to take a shower!” He dashed into the bathroom right after saying that. Oh, he’s got a lot of energy, doesn’t he? Even though I was holding him tight, maybe I haven’t been exercising enough lately.
[Duenhaw]
“I’ll pick you up this evening.” the personal driver said as he parked the car in front of my faculty, even though I told him to change clothes first. But he wouldn’t listen, he came to see me off while still in his pajamas, thinking he’s handsome or what? Yeah, right!
“Don’t pretend, I’m going back to sleep at home.” One day is enough. Even if I’m annoyed that you don’t keep me here, I still want to go back to Daonuea, haven’t picked her up lately, feeling a bit restless.
“Then go to sleep, I’ll come to pick you up to get your car at the condo, I’m cool with that.” Click!
…Your face just broke, damn it.
“Yeah, yeah, I’ll call you when I’m done.” I said dismissively before running straight to the classroom. No camera can capture Phii Duen’s speed…Phii Duen feels embarrassed, Phii Duen’s face broke.
“Did your husband drop you off today?” As soon as I sat down, Ting the faculty star, came over and nudged my shoulder. I hate your face so much, why do you have to act so irritating…I’m confused. I learned this phrase from Phii Boss, he let me borrow it, ‘irritatingly annoying,’ derived from ‘annoying’ + ‘kickable’, this is the best phrase I’ve ever heard…
“Your husband is the one who dropped you off.”
“Don’t try to cover up by making a fuss. So, did Phii Bohn drop you off?” You know already, why ask? Don’t think I didn’t see you, you pretty boy, the only banana fiber around…I saw you standing by the pole, glaring at me enviously when Bohn dropped me off. If you were going to scream like that, why did you have to rally everyone to beat him up back then…
“Yeah.”
“Check out Tang, he’s so mean, he called me this morning but let me hear him being sweet with Phii Bohn.” I didn’t do that…Bohn did that on his own. Why did you call at that time, anyway?
“Come on, new rice with fresh fish is like this, Phu has been through this kind of situation before.”
“Really? Did you flirt with Phii Bohn in front of him?”
“It wasn’t flirting, it was studying!” I separated them and sat between them. The teacher’s here, see? Good students should focus on their studies, kids. Don’t take these two as examples, and don’t use your phones…
Oh…just a quick look at LINE, it should be fine, I guess.
Bon Ss: Focus on studying.
I knew it had to be you. I smiled immediately after reading the message on my phone, catching Phu looking at me with the most mocking eyes from the corner of my eye. Oh well, I’m very strong these days, must be thanks to a good trainer. Thanks to Phii Boss for making today possible for me.
Duennhaw: Yeah, I left some porridge in the pot. Heat it up if you’re hungry.
I’m not sitting here chewing rice grain by grain like in old Thai movies, okay? Last night, I used instant porridge I bought from the supermarket below the condo. Bohn…well, I’m just lazy.
Bon Ss: Yeah, always cute.
Duennhaw: That’s called handsome, dude.
Bohn is the only one who thinks I’m cute. Maybe he fell down a drain and hit his head on a coconut, poor thing, his brain might have been affected…
Bon Ss: Cute to me, then.
Duennhaw: Sure, after class, I will go buy some flowers too.
Bon Ss: Oh, can you also buy a gift for my older brother?
Older brother? The one he called Buhn? What kind of person is he? Bihn seems a bit off, not quite full…maybe his brother is normal…perhaps.
Duennhaw: Sure.
Bon Ss: And…who was your first kiss?
Duennhaw: I can tell you, but there must be an exchange.
No way, to know Phii Duen’s ultimate secret, there has to be something in return, heh heh.
Bon Ss: Now we’re negotiating? Say it.
Duennhaw: Tomorrow, I’ll treat you to ice cream, but what I want is…you can’t flirt all day.
I’ll take Phii Yim and Phii Thara with me. I’ll forget about the promise for now, let’s treat all three together. It should be fine; Phii Yim already knows Bohn, and as for Phii Thara…I’ll introduce him there. Phii Yim and my brother have similar personalities, they should get along.
Bon Ss: Just one day, okay?
Kiss
Duennhaw: You want to know that badly?
Bon Ss: Yeah, I want to know who the hell stole my stuff.
Duennhaw: Damn it, my first kiss isn’t an object.
Bon Ss: It’s not, but I claimed it.
Duennhaw: You’re delusional!!
This is another thing I learned from Phii Boss; he said, ‘Just imagine, it’s not just annoying, you have to add some character to upgrade the annoyance!’. What “samaewtaew” means, I don’t know…I’ll ask later.
Bon Ss: Tell me quickly, don’t change the subject.
Duennhaw: I’ll send you a picture. You must know that person she’s known worldwide.
Bon Ss: Show me! Is she famous? Did you kiss a celebrity?
Duennhaw: Yes!!! Here! Her name is Isabella, your daughter just bought her and touched her to my lips! Isn’t she beautiful? I like her too, he he, sends a picture of Isabella
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