7

                                    

                                          
- two months later -
Nunew's POV.
I look after myself in the mirror , seeing my new haircut. I smile softly as I fixed my shirt.
Today was finally the day of the merit ceremony. Soon enough we will start the actual filming of the series. This past two months went by so fast. Hia and I have been in and out of workshops , trying to get closer to each other. We practice the scenes and even shot the pilot together. After it was released , we got even more closer.
However ... me and Hia , have yet to practice the kiss scene. I touch my lips , sighing.
"Nhu .." I snapped out of my thoughts, turning around to see Hia.
"Aow , Hia .. you scared me .." I said , touching my chest as he then chuckled , walking over to me.
"Is there something wrong hia ?" I asked as he then wrapped his arms around my waist. He then placed his head on my shoulder as I blinked my eyes a couple of times.
"Hia .. what are you-."
"Aon .." he said making me freeze.
"I just need you now .." he said softly. I hesitantly wrapped my arms around him. He then slowly pulled away slightly but still have his arms around my waist making me look up to him , smiling softly. He then caress my cheek before leaning down making me freeze. I soon felt his lips on my forehead making my heart beat. He sigh softly , bringing me to his embrace.
"I have never seen this side of Hia before .." I thought as I slowly smile.
"Narak .." I thought. 
"Nu , Zee , you in there ? Come on , the ceremony is about to start !" Said a staff as Hia slowly pulled away.
"Let's go .." he said making me nod. We then walked out of the room , getting ready to meet the fans and do the ceremony.
We all greeted the fans as we did the ceremony. I sat next to Hia as he moved the chair closer to me. All that was in my mind was what happened in the dressing room. It was still a surprise to know that Hia had that side of him.
I turn to look at Hia as he did the same. I smile softly as he smile back. I couldn't help but let my heart beat fast. 
- later -
"Nu !" I turn seeing Ma and Pa.
"Ma , Pa !" I exclaim , running over to the both of them. I hugged them both tightly as they hugged me tightly.
"We missed you so much~" cooed Ma as I chuckled , pulling away.
"Nu misses Ma , Pa too .." I said as ma caressed my cheek.
"We are so proud of you na son .." said Pa making me smile.
"Nu .." I turn seeing Hia walking over to us.
"Ma , Pa , this is Hia krub .. Nu's partner .." I said as Hia greeted my parents.
"It's finally great to see you .." Said Ma.
"Nu has talked about you to us .." exposed Ma making my eyes widened.
"Ma~ yut .." I said , feeling shy.
"Aow , really ? What did Nu talk about ?" He asked.
"He has been your fan for years na .. he kept saying how handsome you are~" teased Ma making my cheeks turn red.
"Ma~" I whine as Hia chuckled.
"I guess I didn't realize Nhu was my fan .." he said teasingly making me pout.
"Hia~ stop teasing me na~" I whine making Pa pat my back.
"Take care of our Nhu na , Hia .." said Pa.
"He is still very new to this industry .. he may not know things.. do guide him na .." said Pa.
"Don't worry Khun Pa , I'll take care of Nhu .." said Hia making me smile.
"Nhu , Zee , let's go na .." said P'Leang as we nod. 
"I'll see you at home na !" I said as I waved making them nod. Ma gave me a kiss on my cheek making me giggle before walking off with Hia.
- later -
"Good job everyone ! Do rest well na when you're home !" Said P'Leang as I packed my bag.
"Nhu , how are you going back ? Need a lift ?" Asked P'Net.
"I am sending Nat and James home .." he said before I could even reply him , I felt a hand on my shoulder making me turn.
"Nhu will be riding home with me .."  I turned to see Hia.
"I am ?" I asked , surprised.
"Ah is that so , then have fun na , I'll see you both soon !" Said P'Net as he then walked off. I turn to Hia as he smiled slightly.
"Let's go , I'll send you home .." he said.
"It's okay Hia , I can always take the van .." I said.
"Mai , the van will be going to P'Leang's house , then afterwards you have to take grab home , don't waste money ..I can send you home .." he said.
"Come .." he said , grabbing my wrist as I grabbed my bag.
I sat down in Hia's car for the first time , feeling a little nervous since it was my first time being in his car. I fiddled with my fingers as the silence air filled the car. I look out the window , feeling nothing but awkward.
"So .. you are a fan of me for a long time now.." he said making me turn to him , whining softly.
"Hia .. stop teasing me ..." I whine making him chuckle.
"Do you find it ... weird ?" I asked curiously.
"Why would I find it weird ?" He asked.
"It's you being you .. why would it be weird ?" He continued.
"And plus ... I find it ... cute .." he said making me freeze.
"Narak noh ?" I asked making him nod as he drive. I bite my lips , containing the smile.
"Ah , right .. starting from today .. we'll go home together na .." he said making me frown.
"Why is that so krub ?" I asked , confused.
"Because your place is not far from mine .. and plus it's much convenient .." he said not taking his eyes off the road.
"Nhu doesn't want to burden hia krub .. I can always go home with Nat or P'Net na .." I said as the car then stopped at the red light making him turn to me.
"Mai .. Hia wants you to ride home with Hia na .." he said before turning away as I then look at him.
"Is he ... jealous ? ..." I thought.
"Hia .. are you .. jealous ?" I asked , smiling softly as he turned his head towards me.
"Mai krub .. I am not jealous .. just concern .." he said trying to hide his jealousy.
"I shall tease him a little .." I thought.
"Then .. I'll ride home with P'Net tomorrow na .." I said making him turn his head to me.
"Mai. Hia wants you to ride home with Hia." He said , revealing his jealousy.
"There you go~ hia is jealous !" I teased , giggling making him glared at me.
"Er , Hia is jealous .. Nhu is Hia's partner .. Hia likes Nhu , that's why I want Nu to ride home with Hia .." he said making me freeze in my spot.
~ end of chapter ~