05

                                    

                                          
Kong easily learnt all the steps. His body easily waves and moves along the rhythm of the music, swaying and vibing. Keng knew he made the right choice, placing Kong in the center position where everyone gets to admire the talent of the younger. He smiled at how easy Kong learnt the dance, seemingly able to perform the very next day. "Keng...Your phone is ringing," A student informed him. Keng immediately looked at his phone, 'Thomas', as the name. He excused himself before taking the phone.
Kong tiredly walked to the couch, sitting while hydrating himself. He looked at the others still practising, not confident with their own performance. "Por, I'll get going first..." He informs the leader who smiles and nod. "Take care," Por waves him off. Kong picked up his bag and bottle as he walked out of the room. He had just spent the whole day dancing, sky was already dark and he knew Namping would not be picking him up. He dragged his feet towards the lift as he waits for it to arrive. Taking out his airpods, he placed them into his ears, blasting music which soothes his body. His attention had shifted to his phone where he kept texting Namping about how exhausted he was. As the lift door open, Kong walked into it, eyes still on his phone. He pressed a button to shut the door as he waits to arrive to his level. He sighed softly, realising the amount of assignment he has while chatting with Namping. His countless group projects as well as presentations. It was killing him. Walking out of the lift, his feet carried him towards wherever he needed to go. That was until he was interrupted. A small tap on his shoulder as he turned to see unfamiliar people. "Hi, can I have your phone number?" The female asked. She was shorter than Kong, make up was all extravagant and the smell of her YSL perfume shot up Kong's nostrils. Kong looked at her friends, most females but several males spotted, staring at him. He apologised, "Sorry," He tried walking off but her friends grabbed him easily. "Hey, she's asking for your phone number," A female sassily said. "I just find you cute and wish to know you more," The female explains, attempting to take the phone out of Kong's palms. Kong avoided, placing his phone in his back and shook his head. "I'm so sorry...I'm not interested..." He said with hesitant, the aura of her friends scare him. He gulps as they got closer to him, especially the males.
"What is going on?" A voice interrupted the group of people as they gasped. Kong looks up, surprised to find Thomas. It was a weekend and finding the male here was unexpecting. "Oh...Nothing much." They replied, in awe by the man. "I'm pretty sure he said he wasn't interested," Thomas informs them, holding Kong by his waist. "If there isn't any more issues, we'll take our leave," Thomas assisted Kong out of the situation, guiding him to his car which was parked by the drop off point of the facility. "Why are you here?" Kong asked Thomas as politely as he could. "I called Keng since he left his wallet at my place, he's supposed to be coming down soon to pick it up," Thomas explains, opening the passenger door for Kong who looks up at Thomas with confusion. "Lemme drive you back. It's late already...And dangerous for a guy like you," Thomas insisted. Kong blushed at his actions and his words, sitting down in the cooling car as he hugs his bag tightly. Thomas smiles before shutting the door lightly. 
"Thomas!" Keng shouts for the male who walked over to him. "Stop being forgetful. But it is a sign of aging." Thomas jokes. Keng rolls his eyes before thanking the male and running back up. Kong eyes Thomas who was walking back to his car before looking away. His heart was thumping hard. He couldn't believe he was getting a ride by Thomas and even saved by him despite just knowing him. "You can just put your address on the screen," Thomas told Kong with a gentle tone. Kong's heart flustered, he starts typing his address on the screen, pressing the 'start' to show the directions and routes. "Shall we?" Thomas asked Kong who's stomach and heart started feeling weird. He nods, ignoring the tingling feeling within him.