The Kiss I Never Should Have Asked For - Chapter 18 – The Day He Was Missing

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The next morning...

Something felt different.

At first, I couldn't figure out what it was.

Narin was waiting outside my classroom as usual.

The teachers arrived on time.

The first lesson began.

Everything seemed completely normal.

Yet...

Something was missing.

During the break, I walked past the junior building to return a notebook.

I looked toward Korn's classroom.

His seat was empty.

I frowned.

"Is he absent today?"

One of his classmates noticed me.

"Are you looking for Korn, P'Phawin?"

"Yes."

"He didn't come to school."

"Do you know why?"

"I think he has a fever."

"He was already feeling sick yesterday."

"Oh..."

"Thank you."

As I turned away, I felt strangely disappointed.

At lunch, Narin sat across from me with his usual smile.

"You've been quiet all morning."

"Have I?"

"Yeah."

"You're usually the one reminding me to eat."

I smiled.

"I'm just tired."

He didn't ask any more questions.

Instead, he started talking about football practice.

I listened.

But every now and then...

My thoughts drifted somewhere else.

After school, I reached into my bag and saw Korn's notebook.

He needed it.

There were assignments due tomorrow.

I stood at the school gate, staring at it.

Should I wait until tomorrow?

Or...

Should I take it to him?

"What are you thinking about?"

Narin asked.

I held up the notebook.

"Korn forgot this."

Narin looked at it.

"If he's sick..."

"He'll probably need it."

I nodded.

"I was thinking the same thing."

Narin smiled.

"Let's go."

"I know where Uncle Chaiwat's house is."

"We can stop by."

The walk was quiet.

When we reached the house, Aunt Busaba opened the door.

"Oh, Phawin! Narin!"

"What a surprise."

Narin smiled.

"We came to see Korn."

"He forgot his notebook."

Busaba's expression softened.

"That's very thoughtful."

"He's upstairs."

"He still has a slight fever."

I climbed the stairs slowly.

The bedroom door was slightly open.

I knocked gently.

"Korn?"

A weak voice answered.

"Come in."

I stepped inside.

Korn was sitting on his bed with a blanket wrapped around his shoulders.

His hair was messy.

He looked exhausted.

When he saw me...

His eyes widened.

"P'Phawin?"

"What are you doing here?"

I held out the notebook.

"You forgot this."

For a moment...

He just looked at me.

"You came..."

"...just to bring my homework?"

I smiled.

"You'd do the same for me."

He laughed softly.

"I would."

His smile was tired.

But genuine.

I placed the notebook on the table beside his bed.

"You should rest."

"Don't worry about school."

"We'll catch up together."

Korn nodded slowly.

"Thank you..."

"No."

"Really."

"Thank you for coming."

I smiled one last time before leaving the room.

As I closed the door behind me...

I didn't notice Korn looking down at the notebook.

Or the small smile that appeared on his face.

For the first time in days...

His fever wasn't the only thing warming his heart.54Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJXqDFdYgaT

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