Green was a force of nature in pastel sweaters. For three weeks, he’d been leaving tiny love notes in Tine’s locker, appearing with iced coffee exactly when Tine’s throat was dry, and serenading him with a ukulele outside the economics building. Green was relentless. Green was sweet. And Tine, who only wanted a normal, girl-filled university experience, was desperate.
Ohm, the schemer, leaned in. “Or, you make him jealous. You pretend you’re already taken. By someone scary.” 2gether Ep 1
But desperation makes fools of all men. So that afternoon, Tine found himself at the music club’s open auditions, watching Sarawat play a melody that made the air feel thick and golden. When Sarawat finished, the room was silent, then erupted. Tine didn’t clap. He just stared. Green was a force of nature in pastel sweaters
“Within reason,” Tine squeaked.
“That’s the price.” Sarawat picked up his guitar case. “We start tomorrow. Don’t be late.” Green was sweet
Sarawat set his guitar down carefully, like it was a sleeping child. He took one step closer. Tine could smell laundry detergent and something vaguely like mint.