1991

At a coeducational high school

"Ouch!"

The small voice of a young girl in a high school uniform, a white shirt with puffy sleeves and a pleated skirt around her body, sang softly. Her small hand gripped her eye socket, feeling a sharp pain under her right lower eyelid from the force of the small, white object she saw whistling towards her too fast to dodge. Before the object died, it fell to the ground and rolled away.

It was an empty water bottle cap that a boy with fair-skinned white skin who traced his ancestors from China. Play a prank by using both feet to step down hard. On a plastic water bottle that has no water left in it. The compression from the vacuum inside caused the water bottle cap to slam into the girl's face.

“What are you playing at Mr. Wasaichon? You can play like a child, it's a very bad habit.”

The smaller man rushed toward the taller boy who was watching the cap of a water bottle roll to his death on the edge of the balcony. before bending down to pick up a flattened plastic water bottle with an expression of remorse. Among the students in Mathayom 4/1 in Science and Mathematics, there were about 4-5 people. who are helping to make a board in front of the classroom on the topic of the dream group

“Hey, I'm sorry, Nun. I really didn't intend to. Is something wrong?”

“I didn't mean to. But it still hurts other people. Be careful what you play with later. We're grown-ups and not children."

The girl whose name is Noon is a female student in Mathayom 4/1 and holds the position of deputy class leader. Even though his figure is taller than many girls his age, But compared to the handsome young man, he was only no taller than his shoulder.

Noon was so angry that he clenched his fists. It's not just because Noon had to get hurt. Because of impulsive play It's only for one boy, but Sai Chon, this classmate in Mathayom 4, is someone I don't like as usual.

This is in contrast to many of the female students at this school. Maybe more than half of them screamed like they were bitten by something every time Saichon went on the basketball court on behalf of the school team to compete with other schools. or sports teams within the school And that made Noon annoy him many times more.

“Do you want us to take you to the infirmary?”

"do not need! Go far away.”

little tension In front of the classroom, make your friends stop making boards. Move in to see the event. A female friend came and grabbed Nun's arm. and helps to see the red circles around the eyes The whiteness of her youthful face made her delicate skin noticeably red.

“What happened? What's wrong with you?"

A cute little voice cut into the middle of the group of friends. Before that, a small girl with pinkish skin and her hair tied into a ponytail tied with a neat blue bow appeared. and rushed forward to hug Nun's waist loosely He looked at the red mark under his friend's eyes with a shocked expression.

“Ask your boyfriend! She looks dicat.”

'How can I be in a relationship?'

Noon didn't say the last sentence. But he thought in his heart with rage. And this is the real reason why Noon doesn't like him. and annoyed Mr. Saichol A handsome school basketball player, a favorite of the girls. who was able to seize the heart of Noon's best friend and become her boyfriend

"Very bad behavior"

Noon turned to speak in Sai Chon's face again. Before he started to furrow his eyebrows. A face that smiles shyly It became somber, no smile remaining.

“Well, we apologize. We didn't intend to.”

“Huh.”

Noon glanced at the boy before turning away. Then he walked past with a cold expression on his face.

“Chon, what are you doing to our friend?”

“Chon slammed the cap of a water bottle into Noon's face. But Chon didn't intend it.”

A soft voice confessed to a little girl who was very cute, gentle, and neat, completely different from the deputy head of the class that Sai Chon had just injured that girl. And walked away and I don't know where

“Chon plays too much, Cat. I'm hurt because of you."

A chubby male friend said in a tone of annoyance at the hot guy at school. Came to hurt the deputy head of the class that friends respected. Because besides Noon being the deputy head of the room We are also a staff team for activities of students in science and mathematics. Has leadership qualities comparable to men

“I told you to put the water bottle away. You have a lot of strength. So, are you going to practice basketball? He was never angry, never cursed anyone. It must have hurt a lot."

Another male friend added. Making the little person who wasn't in the situation sigh and shake his head lightly. I glanced at the main character who was standing with a stern face and a guilty expression.

Cat smiled slightly, laced with tenderness. It is the cute personality of Cat or Cattleya, which comes from the name of the orchid species that is like the queen of all orchids.

“It's okay, Chon. We'll talk to Noon for you."

The little girl gently held the arm of her so-called boyfriend. and gave him a comforting smile Saichol just asked to date Kat a few weeks ago. After flirting with Kat for months Send water and send snacks and gifts for every festival. And even though there were no festivals at all He still always finds cute things for Cat.

There was nothing very special when Saichol said that 'Let's try dating each other,' he just gave the reason that he really likes Kat.

Kat also admires his coolness with a little bit of annoyance. and diligence in practicing basketball Until being drawn to select for the youth national team He's a boy who doesn't do any nonsense. and has a clear dream of becoming a national team athlete Therefore making Kat want to try dating.

She agreed without taking a long time to think. With only the thought of just trying to date There shouldn't be any damage. But everything turned out not as Kat thought. Just Cat tells her best friend who just walked away that she has a boyfriend. Before I could tell who it was, Noon suddenly turned cold towards Cat. Didn't speak or speak until Cat felt uncomfortable for a while.

It's even more telling that Kat is dating Sai Chon. Cat's best friend became more and more confused towards both Cat and Saichon for several days. Until Kat had to write and vent in her own diary. Without knowing how to find a solution I don't know how to find a way to get Noon back to talking. Smiling and laughing at Kat and being as close as ever. Will Cat have to break up with Saichon even though he didn't do anything wrong?

But a few days ago, Noon suddenly came back to talk to Cat herself. Smiling and laughing and having fun as usual. But I felt comfortable for a few days. And Kat just stopped writing and venting in a notebook. Then something happened today that made me more stressed and distraught. Even though he has never shown his face to anyone.

Cat has to keep her feelings of regret hidden to herself. When you're dazed by a nun Lethargic like a sick kitten without anyone noticing. Because Kat still talks to everyone like normal, including Sai Chon. But in my heart I cried every time I was ignored even though I was sitting at a study table next to each other. And they have both sat next to each other like this since they were in Mathayom 1/1. It is a memory that Kat remembers well from the first day she met this dear friend.

"Is anyone sitting here yet?"

"Huh? Sit down."

"My name is Noon. What about you?"

"My name is Kat."

"Kat

C- A -T

Is the cat meowing?"

"No, Cattleya is the name of an orchid."

"Aw, Cattleya, what a cute name."

Cat still clearly remembers Noon's warm and friendly first smile. It's like we just met yesterday. Even though we've known each other for 4 years, it's been 4 years and we've never been apart from each other. Even the semester break The two of them saw each other almost every day. Because Cat and Noon's house is in the same alley. But Baan Noon is at the beginning of the alley, almost off the main road.

As for Baan Cat, in the middle of the alley, it is a large and striking house. With Cat's family being rich The whole family, from Grandpa to Mom and Dad, were all doctors.

"Cat wants to go see Nun first. It's probably around here. I haven't returned yet. In any case, I have to wait for Cat. We go home together every day."

Even at one point, Noon acted like she was irritated and didn't speak or speak, but this dear friend still did her duty to send Kat home every day. before walking down the alley to return home Without saying a single word to each other.

Cat was upset when she ran out of the front of the classroom to look for Noon. She didn't want to be in that uncomfortable situation again. I don't want you to be upset and not talk. Even though what Noon did was unreasonable And Kat should be even more angry. But Kat couldn't do it. She can't live without this friend, even if she has a boyfriend, she can't replace him.

Cat went straight to the infirmary first. Circles under the eyes that were red couldn't go anywhere but the hospital room. Cat thought of her friend with concern that it must hurt quite a bit. And it might be very embarrassing that a beautiful face has to have red marks on many people's faces like that.

But when they arrived at the hospital room that was open Cat was stunned and stood frozen in front of the room. I couldn't just step up. I don't know if I should retreat or walk in. His heart was pounding so hard he had to raise his hand to his chest. Sweat was dripping down his hands and temples, and he bit his lip tightly, afraid that even the sound of his own breathing might be too loud and disturb the two people in the hospital room.

The picture that Cat sees now is Noon's tall figure sitting on the bed in the hospital room. And Kat's friends aren't alone. But with a slightly chubby white female student, her back is facing the door. But Noon could clearly see that person's face.

P'Belle, a Mathayom 6 senior in Science and Mathematics, is putting his lips together with Noon's and tilting their faces to kiss. There was an ugly sound that made Cat want to cover her ears with her hands.

"Oh, just a moment."

Noon's little hoarse voice was almost not Noon's voice. The hand that always held and led Cat's hand. Now it was placed on the shoulder of Brother Bell, who turned to follow the eyes of the tall junior. and looked at Cat with blank eyes, almost dazed and annoyed.

A small man stood on the edge of the door. I didn't care about the annoyed eyes of the 6th grade seniors. But Cat was staring into the eyes of her best friend with a feeling of pain that Cat didn't understand.

It only felt like it was stabbing into my chest and it was all the way up to my eye sockets, where it was hotter. She was about to cry until she suppressed and swallowed her tears with all her might. By looking up at the ceiling for a moment With a deep breath

'I'm angry, you crazy friend, you bad friend, why did you kiss P'Belle?'

The voice in Cat's head shouted loudly with unrestrained repression for no reason. I don't know why I'm angry. What right do you have to be angry? The mouth is soft. The body is not Cat's.

"How are you? Is the pain gone yet?"

Cat swallowed a sob in her chest. I admire myself for keeping my face incredibly smooth. Even though I really want to let loose right here.

"Little Cat, you don't have to worry about your 'girlfriend'. Go tell your girlfriend! Let's play something carefully later. Desire to become a national basketball player Playing like a mentally retarded child

"Whose girlfriend is P'Belle?"

My heart was already pounding when I saw the couple kissing. Now it was throbbing even more, almost bursting out of my chest. Since when did Noon become P'Belle's girlfriend? Damping the tears that I thought I could hold back well Acting like he can't take it What he heard from P'Belle's mouth was too heavy for Cat's heart. Is she about to lose her best friend to someone else?

And what's worse is that Cat had to hear this from P'Belle's mouth instead of Noon being the one to tell Cat herself. Like when Kat had a boyfriend and let her friends know.

'It hurts, my heart hurts all over'

Cat told herself and her friends through her wounded eyes. She didn't know if Noon would understand Cat's feelings or not. I don't know, that's what Cat told herself again. His eyes were red with tears that had welled up but luckily they hadn't flowed yet to embarrass Cat.

"Hasnun not yet told Kat that we're dating?"

"Not yet. I've been busy with a lot of things, Kat! P'Belle and I have been lovers for over a week now. Don't worry about us. Brother Bell helped compress the bruise. It'll go away on its own."

Cat looked into her best friend's eyes for a moment. He alternated looking at the seniors who didn't seem to have any interest in Cat anymore. Holding onto her friend's face A beautiful face that she had never touched even though they had been together for 4 years. Probably because they're just friends.

"Oh, it doesn't look like it's alright now. Let's go, Cat. I'll have Saichon send him away. He had wanted to drive his motorcycle to Cat's house many times. From now on, I will send it every day."

Kat turned her back on the two of them. Because I felt like I couldn't take it anymore. Damn tears that I thought I could control. Flowing through the corner of your eyes and your heart aching. I don't know what's crazy about me. I only know that now At this moment, I have to walk away from that boyfriend as quickly as possible. Kissing like that wouldn't hurt the wound under the eye.

Kissing, stroking, groping, whatever you do, do it. Crazy friend, bad personality. A diligent person who is worried about getting hurt. But he came back and did something ugly in the hospital room with his girlfriend!

Cat raised the back of her hand to wipe away her own tears, not wanting to stop them any longer. Walked down the stairs of the school building to go straight to the bathroom in the back and cried to my heart's content. Let the tears do their best. It wouldn't be a good idea to walk back to the front of the classroom right now. His face was full of tear stains.

But Cat hadn't even made it to the bathroom when someone grabbed her by the arm and pulled her to the corner of the building where a large pawpaw tree in the school's botanical garden was blocking people's view.

"Nun! Why did you come and let us go?"

"I won't let you go. So what is this? Why do you have to cry? I had my boyfriend step on a water bottle cap in my face and I still didn't cry."

Noon made a face and looked down at the little person who had tears all over his ears.

“Yes, I have my own girlfriend here to comfort me. Tell him to let us go. Crazy friend"

“We won't let go until she stops crying. And what's the matter? Riding Chon's motorcycle home. It doesn't make sense. He likes to make other people worry."

"I don't know who's worried."

The little man raised his head. There were no more tears coming out. But his stain still accused his own weakness in front of his friends.

"So...your parents? You trust only us. It must be us who sends her away!”

Cat suddenly stopped, looking at her tall friend's face, not understanding.

"Awesome! Our parents never told us. If you have a boyfriend, then go send your own girlfriend. We'll send our girlfriend away."

Nun narrowed her eyes at the smaller person. Still refusing to let go of the hand that was holding onto her friend's tiny wrist so tightly that even though Cat tried to remove it, she couldn't.

"Noon won't let him send it to Cat."

"Let's call him a nice lake. We have bad habits. How do you call a friend that?”

"You can call me..."

"Nun! If we don't know what we're talking about I didn't listen to anything Kat warned me about. Let's go find Brother Belle. Go!"

The little man raised his voice in a deep voice that I had never heard before. He stood there stunned and calmed down almost immediately. The hand holding the little man's arm slowly loosened. But he wouldn't let go anyway.

"Kat, we're sorry."

"Sorry about what? It's not necessary that we talk and you don't listen. It's not your fault because it's your right. From now on, just listen to your own boyfriend. We're just friends...ouch."

The little man was frightened as if he had been hit by a strong wind. Or maybe it was a big storm that pulled the thin body into a tight embrace until its small face was buried in the shoulder of the taller one. A small hand automatically wrapped around his tall friend's waist. Noon's warm hands gently rubbed all over Cat's back.

"I'm sorry I kissed P'Belle. I didn't want to kiss him. But I'm just feeling bad."

The little person blinked a lot, his face tilted, and he looked up into Nun's eyes, hiding his sadness. In that moment, Cat's little heart softened like molten wax that had been melted by a fire. She tightened her embrace around her tall friend as if through her body language that she forgave her.

"Don't be angry at me. Noon just wanted to try and see if she kissed P'Belle. Will Nun be better? Is P'Belle the person who can help me feel good?"

Cat stares at her friend with wide eyes. I think back to the images that are still stuck in my head and make my heart hurt for no reason. Does an experimental kiss have to be that sweet and passionate?

"Kat, don't you believe me? I really don't want to kiss P'Belle."

Noon didn't want to say that the person who asked to kiss first was P'Belle. After that, it was an emotional ride and it felt good to touch P'Belle's soft lips. But that's just the physical feeling. It didn't make Noon feel good enough to help heal her own dull heart.

Noon decided to date P'Belle as soon as P'Belle asked to be her boyfriend last week when Noon wasn't talking to Kat. I only secretly looked at my friends. And I feel annoyed in my heart every time I see Cat walking anywhere with Sai Chon.

Noon could only ask herself if anyone could be as jealous of her friends as Noon. Cherish Kat's little hands. I don't want anyone to come and touch me. Cherish soft and fragrant hair. I don't want anyone to smell it.

But when I look back at what I've done, I just want to test my feelings. I just want to escape the truth that I don't want to accept. He even released his body for others to kiss. And what kind of face will you have to be jealous of your friends again? That makes Noon feel guilty whether Cat feels the same jealousy towards her or not.

“And Noon already broke up with P'Belle. I don't have a good personality, Cat. Do you think so? But Noon just doesn't want P'Belle to waste time with Noon."

"Huh, quit! Is this crazy? It's only been a week."

"Well, I don't love P'Belle. I love..."

Noon closed her eyes to escape the round eyes that stared back intensely. A small person with twinkling eyes and a powerful influence on Nun's heart.

"Huh, why did you stop talking?"

'Noon loves Kat'

The voice in the tall girl's head desperately wanted to speak. But instead, his mouth was tightly closed. It was as if he was afraid of himself saying that sentence.

'Can a friend be a friend? Is it appropriate? Plus, we're both women.'

"What's up?"

"Noon loves...Phi Tan is the brightest."

"look for!! You're a singer, you crazy bastard. Have you turned a corner? Just now you were still kissing Belle."

Cat slammed a small hand on her friend's shoulder. Laugh out loud even though your face is still stained with tears.

"I don't want it anymore. There's no fun in having a boyfriend. I like you better. Let's save our pocket money and go see P'Tan's concert."

“Oh, if you want to watch it, you can watch it too. Just when we see you smile We're fine now."

Cat rubbed a small hand on either side of Nun's white cheek. The same way that P'Belle held Nun's face just now. And it was the first time that Cat touched her friend's cheek. The cheek was so soft and smooth. I didn't know if it would smell good or not.

Nun smiled into her little friend's eyes and let Cat's delicate hand playfully caress her cheek. Before Noon picked up the handkerchief she always carried with her, she carefully wiped away the tear stains on her little friend's cheeks and the corners of her eyes.

"Don't cry anymore. Nun's little one"

"Huh? It's my thing?"

"Oh, Kat is my little one."

Cat's pinkish-white face suddenly became red and hot. The image of Noon kissing P'Belle floated in my head again. Cat is embarrassed by her friend and her heart races because of the sweet sentence in Cat's feelings.

'Noon's little one', the feeling of a strong heart beating What is this hot summer? People who are friends probably don't feel this way. Even people who are fans like Saichon Cat had never felt this way about him. I don't even feel anything. Even though he held hands There was only an uncomfortable feeling that I had to ask him to let go.

But with Noon, Cat doesn't want Noon to release the arms that hold Cat at all. And she also didn't want to let go of the hand that was caressing the other's cheek. Round eyes moved to rest on Noon's small lips.

Noon has very cute lips, Cat knows that. Because I used to secretly look at friends' faces often. Lower lip that is fuller than the upper lip It must have been very soft for Brother Bell to be able to kiss and kiss like that.

"kiss.."

Cat was stunned when her own lips touched her friend's lips. Blink a few times. Before quickly pulling away and pushing himself away from the other person who was hugging her waist. Cat understood that she was just thinking alone in a trance. Why did the small mouth actually land on Nun's mouth? It might have only been a split second, but Cat felt soft, warm, and fragrant.

“Let's go up to the classroom. By now, my friend has finished making the board."

Cat rubbed her hair sheepishly and hurriedly turned her back to her tall friend who was looking at the back of her white school uniform that was still in good condition. Even though it's time to finish school. With a feeling that cannot be described His lips twitched into a slight smile. Admire his friend's cuteness as he rose up on tiptoe to gently kiss her on the mouth. But it was sweeter to the bottom of my heart than P'Belle's passionate kiss.

Nun's little one Why is this so cute? Doing this, the more I love Cat. You're very jealous of Kat.

"Kat"

Nun whispered softly in Cat's ear. While following a small person who shuffled his legs, he walked quickly. With a face still red up to the ears

"what"

Cat said this and looked down at her own student's shoes, who were walking quickly, but someone with longer legs followed behind them, not showing much haste.

"Don't do this to Sai Chon."

"What kind?"

"Kiss it."

"Dammit, who would do it?"

"If you don't do it, it's good. You can only kiss Cat, do you know that?"

"do not know"

"The little one is so cute."

"Oh, let's go see Brother Bell."

"Why compliment? It's better to compliment your friends. cute friend"

Nun whispered in his ear while wrapping his arms around the little man's waist. Trying to have a boyfriend of my own. and tried kissing for the first time It was clear that the other person was not for me at all.

Noon will not allow anyone to do wrong. Don't waste anyone's time. Because Noon couldn't love anyone else except Kat. Even if Kat already has a boyfriend. Or break up with this boyfriend and get a new boyfriend. Noon will still love Cat forever. Even if it's just someone who secretly loves a friend.

1993

At the shopping center in the city center

The sound of shoes hitting the floor of the stands gradually reached the ceiling of the seventh floor of the shopping mall in the heart of the capital from one, two, three, four, and hundreds of feet. An eerie loud sound shook the entire large hall that was hosting a concert by a famous young artist, nicknamed "Firefoot". I was worried whether this place would be able to support the weight and passion of the audience packed to the capacity of the hall or not.

"Nun, will it collapse? Everything was shaken."

The owner of pinkish-white skin is dressed in a small t-shirt printed with a cute cartoon pattern and puffy pants that are popular all over the city. Hold your tall friend's arm tightly. This year, he has grown several centimeters higher than two years ago. And just wear a simple white t-shirt and jeans with a slight fashion tear at the knee. It makes me look cool.

Even though I let my hair spread out almost to the middle of my back It's different from when you go to class and tie it into a ponytail and a colored bow according to school regulations, just like the person next to you. It's just that Cat likes to braid it more.

"It won't attack. It's better to stomp your feet like other people. It's fun, Cat."

"Oh, really? Cat is afraid of this."

"Don't be afraid, little one. Let's hold hands."

The taller girl offered a warm hand. Have your friend hold on tight before you start vigorously stomping your feet. Lead the way, let the bold Cat. Scared because of the unsteadiness of the stands where they both sat on the top floor with the cheapest tickets. It was enough that Mathayom 6 students like Cat and Noon saved up the pocket money their parents gave them to school to buy concert tickets of their favorite artists.

Just try to do it like other people. They stomped their feet with all their might like it's a tradition and uniqueness to watch concerts here. Both Cat and Noon enjoyed with all their energy the atmosphere of the concert where everyone in the audience took part, getting up and dancing and singing along to their hearts' content. No one gives in to anyone. Or let someone dance alone

The little ones had so much fun that they forgot their fears and worries and enjoyed watching concerts of famous young artists.

“P'Tan dances very well. Very handsome, right?"

"Um, really cool."

"yes yes"

The two girls got up and danced to the artists on stage who showed off their talents and put in great energy in both singing and dancing. Combined with spectacular light and sound. and the surrounding dancers They are all impressive images. It was exciting for two young people to see a concert for the first time in their lives.

However, someone else's impressive image is not only on stage. But focus on the person next to you. Little friends still holding hands tightly and danced, pressing their shoulders close together until they could smell the sweet, clean scent of sweat. It smells like a small flower. I couldn't figure out what kind of flower it was. But the scent was so refreshing that he inadvertently inhaled the little person's scent into his lungs.

Nune smiled softly with a wide, cute smile that showed her beautiful straight teeth. And there are small dimples on both sides of the mouth. It's as if all the happiness in the world is right here next to the kun.

Small beads of sweat settled on the side of the little man's temple. The two braids are frayed but still neat. Normally, little people are cute in my eyes every day. But today Kat is cuter than every day. That minute, Noon didn't know when she reached out to stroke her friend's head. In my brain I think

'The older a person gets, the cuter they become'

Two hours passed in a concert that was fun, spectacular, and full of happy energy. No audience member walks out of a concert hall without a smile and bright eyes.

It's like you've filled your heart with happiness. It was a great concert and extremely impressive for everyone watching. Including two girls who are best friends Noon and Cat walked hand in hand, hugging each other with full smiles on their faces.

"Oh, Aun, let's go take a sticker photo, shall we?" I saw that there's a new sticker booth. I took 4 pictures."

"Come on, Noon will pay for the stickers herself."

"Wow, so cute. So, what should I feed Cat?"

"You can pay for the karaoke machine."

"Alright, I'll sing a song and wait for dad to come pick me up."

"Okay, okay, little guy."

She hugged her little friend's neck. Their faces were smoothly pressed together, like lovers walking and snuggling together.

"Kat!"

A gruff, familiar voice came from behind. causing both of them to turn and look at each other almost at the same time

"Oh, Saichol."

A tall, good-looking young man with clean white skin and a tall, muscular build. It makes him look cool and handsome, befitting a university student. After Saichon chose to take the equivalency exam to graduate from Mathayom 6 ahead of her friends and enter the university entrance exam in the Faculty of Sports Science, which seemed suitable for the life path of her dream of being a national team athlete.

“Are Cat and Noon coming to see the concert?”

"Oh, yes, the concert was fun, Kat liked it a lot."

“We came to see it too. It's a really fun dance.”

“So, Chon, how is your university life?”

"It's good, Cat. University life is freeing. You don't have to be in a mess like you did in high school. This is Chon with his girlfriend. He went to the bathroom. Let me introduce you to you.”

“Okay, your girlfriend must be beautiful.”

Kat and Saichol become good friends. After being friends for a short time Just one term and then they broke up. It's like a teenage poppy love that's fun and bright but superficial.

They broke up even though there were no problems or arguments at all. Just break up. It's like changing restaurants. Going into this shop gets bored and keeps changing shops. Until you find a shop you like and become a regular customer.

"So, how are you? I heard the news that you're going to join the painting faculty? It's good. It looks good on me."

The tall man smiled at the friend she used to hate so much. With the habit of being jealous of friends like a child But two years have made her grow up and understand the dimensions of relationships more as well.

And most importantly, Noon doesn't have to be irritated because of jealousy of friends again. Because after breaking up with Sai Chonkat, he no longer has a real boyfriend. Just like Noon, who didn't enjoy having a boyfriend after trying to date a senior for just one week.

"I have to practice drawing hundreds of pictures."

The small, bright voice that answered was not the person who was being asked. But it was Cat who stood leaning on Nun's shoulder, using her small hand to hold the tall man's arm.

"Chonwa Noon can definitely do it."

"Thank you Saichon. Sai Chon is much more handsome now. We are cheering for you to be on the national team."

"Oh, thank you. We're trying. The dream is almost true. But Kat probably didn't have to ask. You'll definitely choose a doctor, right? It's the doctor."

"I'm the whole family's doctor, right? But Kat likes it too. I want to be a doctor in a remote countryside. Help people who are more difficult than us. I might be able to go if Cat passes the exam."

Clear voices and laughter It seems like she's not worried at all, but in fact Cat is very stressed and determined about this route. She wants her parents to be proud and to use her knowledge to help others, just like Kat's family has always taught her.

"The little one can do it."

Noon gently squeezed Cat's hand and looked into the smaller person's eyes with warm eyes that shone a little sweetly. It was as if he forgot that the two of us weren't together. The young man and his old friend looked at the two of them in turn.

Thinking back to two years ago, when he was dating Kat, who was cute and neat, small and had pinkish white skin, looked like a child. Sai Chon's dream woman's specs But throughout their relationship, he hardly had any time alone with Cat. Whether eating lunch at school After school, go home. Cat also sent Nun to deliver every day.

Until today, Saichol never knew where Cat's house was. All I know is that Cat's family is quite wealthy. and have parents who are doctors During their time together, there were many times that he felt jealous of Noon. A friend who gets almost all of Kat's time. It's as if girlfriend status doesn't mean anything at all.

Sometimes he wants to have a special time walking around the mall with his cute girlfriend. Showing off to friends at school Or friends who are taking special classes? But every time Cat brought Nun with her. And the person who takes care of Cat in everything is Noon, not him.

Disappointment is therefore the main reason. Aside from being easily bored and burned out quickly like a teenager, Saichol chose to walk away from Kat's life. Even though I'm just a 15 year old kid. But he also has heart. It might not be enough to call it love. But at least He also has good feelings for Cat. Until now, I still feel that way. Just change from boyfriend status to friend status.

Saichon couldn't help but wonder if under Noon's caring eyes he was always there for Kat. Has it gone beyond friendship? But being very young at that time Therefore, Sai Chon was not very sure. But now Saichol has begun to have the courage to ask.

"Nun"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Let's ask you something."

Noon raised her eyebrows and looked at her handsome friend with a friendly smile. As we've grown up, the feuds that held us back when we were children have faded with time.

"Many things are fine."

“No, we will ask about one thing. Just one question."

Saichon tilted his head to look at his friend who had a cooler personality than two years ago. Underneath the face is more beautiful and the figure is taller and slimmer than before. If a scout comes and invites Nun to compete in a beauty pageant. Or go for a walk along the lake, you won't be surprised.

"Oh, just ask."

"You and Kat are dating, right?"

"Just a little."

The sound of coughing and choking came from the little person whose name was mentioned. The hand that was clinging to Nun's arm loosened automatically. I couldn't help but feel embarrassed by that question that pierced my heart.

Nun pulled the little man into her arms and gently rubbed his back. When he was still coughing and his face was red.

"Is something wrong?"

"Huh, it's not."

The little man shook his head and looked up into the eyes of his friend who looked down with concern in his eyes.

“Kat and I are friends. Chon, don't ask like that."

Saichon raised his eyebrows at the two people standing next to each other with expressions that didn't give the slightest indication that they were just friends. But when Noon spoke out like that He must have believed. Even if I have to continue to worry.

"Oh? Then I'm sorry I asked something that I didn't know. I'm sorry, Cat."

Saichol turned to repeat his apology to the little person who was his ex-boyfriend.

"Chonka! finished"

Another woman's voice interrupted the bustling atmosphere of the department store and the conversation of the three old friends.

"Meeting a friend?"

A small, cute girl with pinkish-white skin walked straight up and clung to Sai Chon's arm while giving a friendly smile to Noon and Cat.

"Yes, Ann. This is Kat. This person is Nun, a high school friend of Chonburi. Come see the concert as well."

"Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Anna. I study at the same university as Chon. And does Ann have to be the older brother? Chon's friends are still studying in Mathayom 6 and all have clear faces."

"We can be friends, Ann. Is that okay, Cat Noon?"

"You're welcome, Ann. We're about the same age."

Cat said with a cute smile, according to her easy-going personality. It's the opposite of Noon who just smiles and bows slightly to new friends as a courtesy.

"Chon's friends are both cute. So, where are you going to go next?"

"Kat and Noon are going to take sticker photos."

The little man spoke up. Still clinging tightly to Nun's hand.

“Actually, Ann and Chon just went to take pictures before coming to see the concert. The newly installed cabinet has a heart frame for taking photos with your girlfriend.”

The end of the sentence that Ann said without thinking anything. But it made the two girls who were holding hands tense and nervous for a moment. Cat tried to pull her hand away from Nun's hand.

But the other party squeezed tighter than before. There was only one person who lowered his head to hide a bright smile and suppressed a laugh that almost broke out among the girls.

“Ann, Chonla, let's split up and get something to eat. Noon and Cat will get to take pictures of heart-shaped stickers.”

"Don't forget, this frame is very cute. Pa Chon, what should we eat?"

"It's up to Ann, Noon Kat. See you again. Good luck if you get into the group you want to join. Both of them."

Saichol waved his hand and smiled at his old friend. Before taking the hand of my girlfriend, whose small figure was barely taller than Saichon's muscular shoulders, she led her to the elevator to go down to the food court floor at the bottom of the mall.

When there were only two people left, they walked side by side to the sticker booth area. There was silence between the two amidst the bustle in the department store after the concert ended.

"Nun.."

"Hm."

"Can we take a picture of a heart-shaped frame sticker?"

The little man looked up at Noon, who was already looking down at Cat. He reached out and gently rubbed the little man's head.

"Okay."

"So...it won't be like we're lovers?"

"It's like... I don't see anything. We kept it for just the two of us to watch, just us."

"Oh, that's true. In Cat's world, there is only Nook alone. There is no one else."

Cat lowered her head to hide a sweet smile, tightening her grip on Nun's hand and not letting go. and the other party squeezed his hand in response, tilting his head to whisper closer.

"the same"

Then two girls of completely different heights walked hand in hand and snuggled together. With a mass of happiness surrounding you, go to the sticker photo zone where there are many shops to choose from.

"Look, this shop has heart-shaped frames. So cute."

The little man poked at the sample picture. His eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Then take a photo of this shop."

"Ugh, that's good."

Cat stood on tiptoe, trying to be as tall as Noon. along with hugging the white neck and pulling it closer to oneself

"What's good?"

“No, nothing.”

Katom smiled until his cheeks puffed out. She was feeling really good, as if she was about to take a photo with her boyfriend.

“Oh, this little guy.”

Noon laughed softly, wrapping her arms around Cat's waist tightly. before ducking into a sticker booth with a white canvas as a backdrop She saw her own face and the little person who smiled and hugged her neck. The person taking the sticker chooses the frame the couple wants and can change the shooting pose 4 times.

Every photo is in a pose with a small person hugging their neck and pressing their cheeks close together. Bright smiles flashed from both girls' eyes. It represents the happiness that radiates and spreads into the soft heart. The cold cheeks that were pressed close together gradually became warmer.

"This is the last one, little one."

Small, smiling eyes turned to look at the tall man for a moment before burying his nose in the soft, smooth cheek of his friend who was standing in the sticker booth.

"Let's see, the two of you."

Cat raised her head to tell the tall man who stood still and tensed for a moment. before revealing a shy smile and looking down from the sticker booth But don't forget to grab the little man's hand. Even though I'm embarrassed because my cheek was stolen, I haven't forgotten my duty to take care of my little friend that I love.

“Oh, I took this picture. Kat took this picture herself.”

The little person shared pictures that were almost no different except for the last one. He looked down at it and smiled before handing it to Noon.

"Noon thought that Kat would keep this picture for herself."

"About this, let Noon keep it so that she can remind her not to let anyone kiss her on the cheek except Cat. Do you understand?"

Cat got on her tiptoes and hugged her friend's neck, pressing their cheeks together. Before releasing the hug, he carefully put the sticker photo into a pink cartoon-patterned wallet. He raised his head and gave Noon another squinty-eyed smile. Today, Kat seems especially diligent and smiles like happiness is warm and filling her heart. And it makes tall people's hearts beat fast over and over again.

“This time let's go sing karaoke. Please give it some time before Father Cat comes to follow you to the car. Dad is almost off duty at the hospital.”

Cat looked down at the time at her small wristwatch. Then we pulled Nun to follow us to the coin-operated karaoke machine. Fortunately, there was still one empty container left at the far end. But it's good for both of them who don't like being the center of attention when they sing karaoke and people look at them. Even though I couldn't clearly hear what they were shouting about.

They hugged each other and sang loudly in the karaoke machine where Cat exchanged large handfuls of coins. Release the fun feelings that still remain from the previous concert. It looked like a private concert with just the two of them in a cramped karaoke booth. It will be more fun and happy than when you are in a wide hall and there are handsome and cool artists singing and dancing for you to see on the most spectacular stage.

The tall man stared at his friend, jumping around and singing happily for Nook to see alone. It's as if every memory is kept in Nun's heart. A little heart that falls in love with its own friend

"Let's sing together. Why are you just staring at Kat's face?"

The little man leaned closer to Noon, who was sitting on the only tall chair in the cramped karaoke booth. Place the hand that isn't holding the microphone on your friend's lap. The karaoke screen also plays songs with just the melody. and images in music videos of young artists under famous labels that continue on and on It's a love song with a bright melody that even without singing you can feel the blossoming of love. and beautiful, waiting to grow into strong love

Noon used her warm eyes to look at Cat's sweet, cute face with a little smile in her style. He didn't pick up the remaining microphone and sing as his friend asked him to sing together. But Noon grabbed Cat's hand and held it. He looked down and looked into the little man's eyes for a moment.

"Are you really going to let Kat sing by herself?"

"Today, Noon, can I please not cry?"

"Why? Every time we sing together."

Cat made a face when the other person refused to cry. She put down the microphone and didn't sing either.

“Okay, if you don't cry, you won't cry. You can play the staring game. Cat has never lost.”

"I won't fight, smart one. And I won't sing. Because I have something to tell Cat."

"Huh? What is it?"

The little man's eyes shone brightly with excitement and he leaned forward closer to his friend than before, almost sitting on his lap.

“It's the heart-framed sticker picture we took together today. Can it be a picture of your real girlfriend, Kat?"

"Nun! What is it, boyfriend? The two of us?”

Kat's heart fluttered, moving closer until a small figure was nestled between her long legs beneath Noon's tight jeans. To come and listen to friends nearby, make sure that their ears are not dull. With the loud music in the karaoke machine inserted It might cause Cat to listen incorrectly and think that Noon is going to ask Cat to be her girlfriend.

"Uh, let's be lovers, shall we?" Noon already loves Kat. Love that is not a best friend But love like..people are lovers."

"Nun"

"Nah, little one, I'm your boyfriend."

Noon's warm voice was both sweet and pleading, like Kat had never heard before. My heart is racing. His face was hot pink and white, and his entire face was definitely red like a cherry.

"Nun, why are you suddenly asking? This crazy friend is shy."

Cat lightly smacked her friend's upper arm. He bowed his head in serious embarrassment. Shy in a way that I had never been this shy of anyone before in my life.

"It's okay. Let's be shy together. Noon is embarrassed, Kat. Until I dared to ask."

Cat raised her red face all the way to her ears and looked at Nun's face, whose white face had now turned a bright shade of red. until the little man burst out laughing I'm not really the only one who's embarrassed like Noon said.

"Do you have to make your nose red when you're embarrassed?"

Cat gently pinched the tip of Noon's nose and twisted it back and forth, smiling narrowly, slowly relieving her shyness. Thinking about it, the person who asked her to be his girlfriend would probably be a hundred times more embarrassed.

"Really? Is it really red?"

"TRUE"

Cat laughed and nodded quickly before throwing herself into a hug that the tall man could barely catch.

"Dating is fine. Once you're in a relationship, don't break up. Why don't you call him your boyfriend?"

"Girlfriend"

Noon called me easily. With a very sweet voice Until people heard it and couldn't hold back their smiles. Revealing a wide smile, showing cute dimples that make Noon forget everything in this world.

"Uh huh. That's enough."

“So Cat didn't call you back? I want to hear it."

The tall man moved and pretended to listen intently. Two hands holding the shoulder of the person who was already known as a lover.

"Beep!"

The sound of the small pager on Cat's waist pierced every sound. It's like the bell has ended and time to rest raises happiness. Cat picks up a small communication device and reads a message from her father, which briefly informs him that he will be at the department store in fifteen minutes and that he can come down and wait so that they can go home together.

"Paige's father has arrived. Let's go downstairs and wait."

Cat pulls Nun's arm to get her up from the chair in the karaoke booth. The other party acted a little reluctant. Because I still haven't heard the words I want to hear. But he allowed Cat to half-leash her out of the karaoke booth.

Let the last, unfinished song continue to ring in that closet. But that song would have already been recorded as a part of the memories of the day they said they loved each other and asked to be lovers of Noon and Kat.

Including all the wonderful memories that happened today. This is the first step of a relationship that has crossed over from being friends for almost 6 years and is the beginning of the status of lovers.

2002

At the border district hospital

Doctor's room on duty at a small hospital But it is the largest in the Ta Khaeb district on the border that treats both Thai patients and neighbors on the other side. Female doctor with a slender figure But he hides his strength and determination in his big, bright eyes. Squinting to look at the lover in a sassy travel outfit, sitting comfortably on a small sofa chair that was in rather old condition. But it looks durable and strong.

"Are you too good, sweetheart? How can you drive up the mountain alone?"

The tone was half-sarcastic, half-amused rather than delighted. Before a frail figure dressed in a modest colored shirt and skirt covered with a short gown with a name embroidered on the chest. 'Doctor Cattleya' would walk over and sit next to a tall person. Along with handing an empty glass of water so cold that you could see the cold steam clinging to the glass, the lover took it and drank the entire glass in one go.

"How did missing you bring me to Dr. Cat?"

"Yes, I know you miss me. But you have to worry about yourself too. Next time, let someone here drive to pick you up from the airport. Don't rent a car and drive yourself like this again. The road is dangerous.”

"My boyfriend is wrong. Darling, don't make such a loud noise."

The tall man tilted his head to rest on his delicate shoulder. Both soft and fragrant with the scent of your boyfriend. I haven't smelled Cat's unique scent like this in many months. Since Kat had to become a newly graduated doctor stationed in a remote border district, following Kat's strong determination that no one could stop her from doing. Even the parents who wanted Cat to move to a hospital in Bangkok.

There was only one person who never went against Kat's intentions. In addition, he is still waiting to be the wind beneath Kat's wings to help her achieve her dreams. The person who was known as a lover and who held hands by Kat's side until this moment. Understand and know Kat's heart the most. He is the only person who always makes Cat's heart warm even though she is far from home.

Kat also encourages and supports her lover to do what he likes. Noon loves art until she enters the Faculty of Painting as planned. and came out to work in the art world, drawing pictures and teaching art to children Sometimes Noon has a society of art workers that Cat is not familiar with.

But it must be the miracle of this thing called love. that even though both people have their own paths and dreams that are different But we give each other opportunities and encouragement. Overcoming the days of growing up Without losing both your loved one and yourself.

"So, is your boyfriend tired?"

"Seeing Cat's face made me feel tired."

Cat's sweet smile competes with her lover's sweet sentences.

“Then wait another hour for Kat. After leaving duty, we will return together. Cat doesn't want her boyfriend to go back to being lonely at the house."

"Whatever. If you wait for Cat your whole life, Nun can wait."

“Here we are, and it doesn't stop being sweet. What are you asking for, sweetheart?

"How do you please the doctor? The doctor will love his girlfriend very much."

"I love you already. I've been in love for ten years now."

Cat brought her smiling face closer to the tall man. They looked into each other's eyes silently, with longing for each other filling their hearts. Before Noon slowly moved her beautiful, cool face, planted a high nose, kissed her lover's cheek and inhaled the scent that she missed into her lungs.

"So refreshing."

"Are you satisfied or not? If satisfied, the doctor can proceed to examine the patient. As for the doctor's girlfriend, please wait in line."

"yes darling"

The beautiful doctor gave a smile and bright eyes. Revealing cute dimples Before placing a gentle kiss on the tall man's smooth forehead.

“Thank you, my boyfriend, for understanding and always being beside Kat. Kat loves Nun very much."

The tall man smiled widely with warm happiness in his heart with repeated words of love. Worth a long vacation To find a lover who had never been apart for this long before

And actually, Cat misses Noon every day as well. When there is no panda next to me Take care and care like something is missing in Kat's life. The once perfect world seemed to be cracked like a lonely crescent moon.

"I love you too. I love you the most in the world."

"This boyfriend is really cute. Please kiss me again."

Cat pressed her soft lips to her lover's forehead again, conveying feelings of love, concern, and desire.

"Concentrate on your work, Doctor. Noon will take a nap."

"You can just go to sleep. Cat will come in and wake you up."

"Yes..I'll wait.""

Noon looked up at her lover who leaned down and gently caressed her cheek. Every gesture is sweet and cute. before turning around and walking out of the doctor's room on duty With Noon's eyes looking down the back under the white gown with as much pride and love as a person could have. And after a few minutes, my eyelids were heavy because of the fatigue from traveling.

And the rush to work on drawing with almost no time to rest gradually closed.

Noon and Cat's life road continues to stretch on. No one knows whether the future will be kind or cruel. How much further will the world globalize?

It can be fun and exciting. Or is it so boring that you want to go back in time to the beautiful past? and stop each good moment in life

2021

At Doctor Kat's house

Single-detached house, the area is not small or large. But surrounded by trees and the flowers give off a sweet smell With taste in garden design and decoration from one of the homeowners who loves art. and is a profession used to build Including building this house together with the person you love. and named it Dr. Kat's house after another owner of the house.

At this time, he had just backed up the car and parked it in the house with another car.

Dr. Kat revealed a small smile when she saw her lover's car parked. Even though his eyes concealed fatigue after his shift to treat patients Even though Kat moved from a border hospital to live in Bangkok. It's been many years now. But Dr. Cat still treats needy patients in government hospitals.

Fatigue has only increased during the pandemic. Nothing was as bad as the doctor having to stay away from his lover for months before. For fear that he might carry the germs of the epidemic to his girlfriend.

"Darling is back."

A warm, familiar voice Create a smile for the doctor that is wider than before. Round eyes, even though tired, radiated happiness like they always did. Before being pulled up by a tall person, he carried him to sit on a nice leather sofa.

"Do you have pain in your body? Please give me a massage."

"Oh, just a little."

Noon smiled warmly at her lover before taking the small person's legs and placing them on her lap for the other person to comfortably lean back on the sofa and gently massage the legs and calves expertly. It's like it's already a duty.

"So comfortable."

Cat closed her eyes and sweetly let her lover squeeze and massage her soothingly. Before feeling the soft warmth of his lips gently touching his.

"steal"

Kat opened her sweet eyes. Revealing a cute, bright smile like yesterday, always in Noon's eyes.

The small person who had relieved much of his fatigue changed his position and sat next to the tall person. Rest your chin gently on your lover's shoulder.

"If you want to kiss, kiss me."

"Noon wants more than a kiss. But I'm afraid the little one will get tired."

"crazy"

A small fist slammed into his lover's shoulder. Before Dr. Kat tilted his head and rested his head on the spot he had just lightly hit. Noon gently caressed her lover's head before kissing the soft hair with love that never changed.

"Ugh, he stinks and will die. Do you want to take a shower first? Then come and smell it."

"Cat's scent always smells good to me."

Cat smiled sweetly and kissed her lover's cheek softly.

"Are you crazy about love?"

"Yes, the doctor has been married to a crazy person for 10 years. Don't you know it?"

Cat laughed brightly before huddling herself into Noon's warm embrace.

"I love you so much."

"I also love the doctor."

"Nun."

"yes"

"If in the future Cat gets older, has white hair, and wrinkles skin, will she still love Cat?"

The person in question laughed softly before leaning down and kissing the small man's cheek.

"Until that day, we'll grow old together, darling."

"That's it, right?"

Cat wrapped her arms around her lover's waist tightly and Noon tightened her embrace in return. along with gently rocking like a lullaby

No one knows how long a person's life span will last. Kat has seen life and death countless times through her career and knows this truth well. Make her cherish both her time and her lover. Knowing how important it is

Many people's worlds can be vast and exciting. But for Cat, her world is just a small but heart-warming world. A small world that is never far from each other.

Noon is Cat's little world and will always be like that.

                     *** The End ***