why is he like that?
--3 weeks of being Adviser Off and Student Gun--
No words can describe Gun’s feelings are, while taking a glimpse at how his classmates were having fun inside the classroom, laughing at something their professor Off was sharing, a story of him during his senior year. Gun was again punished by Off to stay outside the room for 15 minutes to do some stretching because he was caught daydreaming again, at first he thought Off was just teasing him but when Off called him out again and purposely chat with the rest of the class once he is outside, he probably pissed the professor for continuously zoning out in his class.
The moment his punishment was done and he was allowed to go back inside they will all go back being serious, Off will go back discussing as if nothing happened.
Aom poke his shoulder ‘ he shared how his ex and him used to flirt while molding clay body during their pottery class and he told us not to use that technique to flirt around in our labs‘
‘ though he winked at the part when he said don’t use that technique with your crushes so I’m really confused if he is telling us to use that technique or not ‘ Tina added.
Gun glared at the wicked professor.
No favoritism? Then why am I the only one being punished for day dreaming and the most annoying part is why whenever I am punished to wait outside he will share memories of him during his university days and worst?! Apparently his university days is filled with his ex in it.
--
Off almost master the art of deadma at how frequent he play ignorant whenever Gun will throw tantrums at him after class for throwing him out of the room while telling his class his university stories,
‘ AHHH! Sir Off I already learnt my lesson ok? I won’t day dream anymore argh! ‘
‘ that same phrase like what you told me the other day again Phunsawat? ‘
Gun pouted. ‘ it’s not my fault if my adoration for you is becoming stronger every time I see you! Plus! Why are you consecutively dressing so well and most importantly styling your hair sexily this school year?! You were not like that in the past years! I swear you are obviously making it harder for me to stay focus’
*pfft*
‘ EH?!!! Why are you laughing? Can’t you see I’m feeling bullied here? ‘
He felt ridiculous yet felt his mouth letting out a smile looking at his professor smiling.
Man, I am so in love with him
--
@Adulkittiporn’s residence
Ever since the school year began Baifern noticed how he rarely see his younger brother frown, he’s more likely to be caught by any of them smiling while looking at his phone, but what caught her curiosity is how every Monday, Wednesday, Friday Off’s smile is brighter than any other days. Just like today, Monday he woke up and went to the university earlier than usual yet go home pretty late. During other days whenever Off went home from work he's rather exhausted and immediately do his routine and stuff before going to bed at nine, but today she caught him listening and humming a song while looking at his phone smiling, and like a child will try not to giggle at something, sneaking quietly behind the sofa she peek over his phone only to shake her head looking at Off as if he loose some screws.
‘ what’s funny looking at a picture of a miniature ceramic bisque of a Pomeranian? ‘
Off fake a cough fighting a smile looking at his phone, biting his lips,
‘ Sir, any specific request? ‘
‘ request? ‘
‘ aw, with the activity today, what do you want me to do? The theme is about animals right? Hmmm what animal do you like me to do? ‘ Gun asked cutely batting his eyes while his hands are under his chin, totally ignoring his classmates yelling at him to move from their professor’s desk because they can’t see the samples,
‘hmm,how about… pomeranian? ‘
Gun frown, ‘ eh? Think of something challenging, are you underestimating me? ‘
‘ no, I.. just genuinely like Pomeranians specially those teacup ones ‘
‘ oh, you like small dogs? I thought you’re one of those types who are fond of big dogs‘ Gun tilted his head to the right unaware how he looks like a cute teacup Pomeranian dog in the eyes of the professor, Off smiled at him.
‘ no, I prefer smaller ones ‘ he said looking straight into Gun’s innocent eyes completely oblivious of his double meaning Gun still blushed announcing.
‘ Ok then! I shall make the cutest miniature ceramic bisque of a teacup Pomeranian for you! ‘
--
Off raised his eyebrow when Gun’s turn of presenting his activity output came, Gun tried his best to calm his heart down.
‘ Phunsawat what’s up with your Pomeranian miniature? ‘
Gun pouted ‘ hehe turned out I made his facial features fiercer than it should be, I was planning in my head for it to look cute and all yet hehe it end up oppositely but hey sir some small dogs are fiercer than big dogs in real life. I remember being chased by an angry chihuahua because I was wearing a pants with tennis ball patterns’ he awkwardly laugh with comical eyes making the whole class laugh
Off modestly covered his mouth with his hand ‘ you got a point I remember being bitten by a jealous teacup Pomeranian before ‘
‘ jealous???’
Off nodded ‘ teacup pomeranian are friendly and perky but they easily get jealous‘
‘ yet you still like it? why? ‘
Off gave a mysterious smile making the whole class swoon yet Gun curiously frowning.
‘ Yeah, me too, I wonder why ‘
Wednesday
Off walked in the class weighing why …. Why there’s no one greeting him with a beaming smile, smiling from ear to ear teacup Pomeranian who will bark at him, saying how he miss him because he didn’t get to stare at him for the whole day yesterday, and when he saw the three vacant seats he decided asking the class president.
‘ where’s our class monitor and his friends? ‘
‘ Sir, I was about to tell you they brought Gun to the clinic so they might be late-- ‘
‘ why? Is Phunsawat not feeling well? ‘
The class president rub the back of his head. ‘ Sir, Gun fell down the stairs earlier—SIR! ‘
Before Off knew it, his body reacted on their own, he found himself running yelling at the class president to paint their unpainted ceramics. The student scratch his head confused before announcing the professor’s instruction to the whole class. Off arrived panting, hurriedly rushing to Gun who is sitting, swaying his feet from the patient’s bed while the university doctor is fixing his sling, Gun’s eyes went wide he excitedly beamed unconsciously waved his hurt arm,
‘ PHUNSAWAT!!!!’
The doctor and the three students were shocked to hear how heavy the way Off yelled at Gun, to say it more accurately they were frightened at how scary Off’s facial expression right now. His chest kept rising up and down, while his heart is beating harshly as if he ran a marathon for hours.
‘ Professor Off right? uhm your student is good to go, the impact from his fall mostly burden his arm, according to his x-ray he somewhat fractured his humerus (bone closest to shoulder) and may have to wear the sling for three to six weeks? his fracture thankfully doesn’t require surgery, so no need to worry that much I advise to not overstrain it for the meantime, ice and rest, it might be a little uncomfortable for awhile but it will heal quickly if you follow my advise lastly here, take this prescription, those are optional just in case you need it for pain relief, but I doubt you need it seeing you lively earlier. Feel free to visit the hospital after class just to make sure and hear some second opinion’ he stated breaking the silence and the foul mood, he patted Off’s shoulder before excusing himself.
The three student went back with the professor to their classroom awkwardly quiet, after the outburst and yelling Gun’s surname, Off didn’t say anything, he remained silent, professionally instructing and following their schedule for today, the only time Off looked at Gun's direction is when his classmates flocked over his desk. When class is over Gun felt crying because of the silent treatment Off is giving him all throughout the day, so when everyone left the room aside from them (Gun, Tina, Aom and Off ) and Off silently walked toward his way after fixing his stuff, placing Gun’s bag over his shoulder Gun didn’t held it in him anymore he started crying.
‘ Wahhhhhh! Sir! I’m sorry if I burdened you! If I again act as a distraction for the whole class I didn’t mean to be clumsy and hurt myself, huhuhuh I was still half-asleep earlier and miscalculated my steps! Please don’t be mad at me, ahhhhhh I really hate it when you are ignoring me and not talking to me huhuhu ‘ Gun shamelessly hugged Off’s waist with his free hand, burying his face on the latter’s chest.
Tina and Aom were awkwardly standing near the door and they can’t help but smile when Off caress Gun’s back in an up and down motion sighing
‘ shh, mad and scared are two different things ‘
Gun lifted his head confused, ‘ huh ? ‘
‘ Nothing, I said I’ll send you and your friends home. Should I send you home to your parents at least there you have someone to attend your needs ‘
Gun shake his head rapidly. ‘ No way, my mom will definitely cry if she sees me like this, she like to fuss over simple things ‘
‘ you hurt yourself, it’s enough to fuss about ‘
Gun bite the corner of his lips flattered. Aom and Tina raised their hand ‘ Er, we should get going? So Gun can also rest it’s been a long day? ‘
Off remained quiet before disagreeing. ‘ Is it ok to take him first to the hospital just to make sure he’s not hurt elsewhere ‘
--
Scared is an understatement to describe what he felt earlier, Off was trembling the whole time on his way to the clinic, and the sight of Gun being treated in the clinic and the latter is taking it as a funny thing annoyed him, in order to calm himself and to not explode his feeling out of fear and worry, the whole day he gave the student a silent treatment, he will just subtly check on him and he will start being annoyed again whenever he saw Gun feeling uncomfortable wearing the sling, and joke around to his classmates after it like it was nothing. Off already sent the students to their respective home and dormitory for Gun, when he remembered what the doctor in the hospital said earlier.
‘ You’re living alone in a dormitory? ‘
Gun nodded smiling.
‘ how will you put ice on it before you sleep? hmm how will you take a bath? Change your clothes? Eat? and other things? It will be more convenient if you at least have someone with you while you are still wearing sling ‘
‘ I can manage doc, beside I still have my other hand ‘
Remembering those and thinking how Gun will struggle made Off spin his car back to the student’s dormitory. Good thing about Gun’s dormitory is that they are not that strict with visitors as long as they leave their Id in the lobby, plausible reason and logged in to the systems record. Off hurriedly went inside Gun’s room when he heard clashing sounds in the room, he was even pissed off realizing Gun left his door opened. In the middle of the room he saw Gun, pants, school bag is on the floor while some of his upper skin were showing as he attempt to take off his clothes,
‘ Sir Off? ‘
A stern expression spread across the professor’s face.
‘ let me ‘
‘ huh? Gun asked confused
‘ let me take off your clothes for you ‘
‘ HA?!!!!!’
If only the situation they're in is different Off would've laugh his lungs out, at how funny Gun's reaction is.
Gun gulped continuously while quietly watching the professor in his mini kitchen, waves of heat surfaced showing off as his cheeks flared remembering how Off help him took his clothes not just that! the older one even helped him wash his hair and *blush* scrub his back and for the rest of course he tried his best to do it on his own, he still have shame in his body. Afterwards Off help him ease the pain from his arm with some ice and the professor will scold him from time to time, because he can’t stay still, well he can’t help it, the coldness from the ice tickles. Other than that, no one can deny how sparks appeared all over whenever Off touched him, how his heart felt full.. entertained by Off cooking food as of the moment.
‘ do you often buy outside food? The kitchen looked like you seldom use it. ‘
‘ I often get lazy *shrug* hehe ‘
‘ but never too lazy to bake me cookies? ‘ Off sarcastically banters making Gun laugh,
When Off was cleaning the dishes and Gun was sitting comfortably on his bed, the latter wonder why does it feel like with only them inside the room it feel narrower, Gun curiously glanced at Off when he sat down on his sofa, placing his laptop on his lap.
‘ what are you doing? ‘
‘ checking emails, transferring the grades from earlier, and NO, you can’t see it ‘
Gun immediately sat on the floor leaning his head over Off’s lap making the latter switch the laptop position, placing it beside him, he glanced at the silly injured student before twisting his body slightly typing on his laptop.
‘ ugh I can’t believe I need to be injured before I can be this close to you and have you inside my room *sigh* and even though I am totally enjoying you taking care of me like this… Sir ‘
‘ hmm? ‘ he asked without glancing at him, Gun simply let his head tilted staring at Off’s serious face,
‘ You do know that I have feelings for you right? ‘
*nod*
a moment of silence,
Gun yawned. ‘ you acting like this… letting yourself off guard around me, being cozy like this with me… you do know you’re increasing the hope in me, I did told you I already quit trying to stop myself liking you right? ‘
*nod*
Gun yawn once again pouting, his eyes were starting to be blurry.
‘ Can you be honest with me and tell me if we really can’t cross the boundary? Of us just being a teacher and a student? ‘
…..
Off smiled when he heard silent snores from the latter, he fell asleep while his head is leaning on his thighs, he shut down his laptop and carefully carried Gun to his bed, making sure his position won’t hurt his arm he just hope, Gun don’t toss around much when he’s asleep. He kneel down beside the bed, brushing off some Gun’s hair,
‘ I already crossed the boundary the moment I kept thinking about you, the moment I can’t think of anyone else beside you, the moment my eyes keep on landing on you, the moment little things you do can influence me big time. Just be patient and study for now, and when time comes I’ll be the one making the first step to level up our relationship *hold & kiss Gun’s hand surface*
In the middle of the night, Gun woke up and smiled brightly realizing Off placed him to the bed and covered him with a blanket, when he noticed the paper note on his forehead he foolishly kick his feet like a fool in the air before trying his best to go back to sleep as he keep on thinking,
‘ why are you even holding my hand in the first place while I’m asleep? ‘
I locked the door for you, don’t carelessly leave them unlocked, I somehow overreacted I should’ve believe you when you said you can manage, but if you really need help don’t hesitant to tell me ok? Lastly, if I’m late at my class tomorrow because I went home late, it’s your fault, you didn’t let go of my hand when I was about to leave. Oh and if you paint your ceramics lamely its fine, but I can't promise to give you good grades, no favoritism remember?
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Friday
Off stare at the vacant seat in the front row and was about to frown seeing it empty when he heard Gun’s voice behind him.
‘ To the hottest professor in the world! Good morning! Your future is finally here, fully energized because I get to see you for the whole day again ‘
Off licked his lips playfully scolding at Gun. ‘ Sit down. You’re late ‘
The whole class whistled at their professor not denying Gun’s statement this time, making Off look away telling them to settle down meanwhile Gun using his fine arm was gesturing to tease them more receiving a simple glare from the professor.
When they were done with pre-laboratory instruction they moved to the fifth year section-A art’s laboratory, and after hours of working everyone were busy comparing their works, giving compliments with their outputs while Gun is still struggling painting his ceramics not just because of his injured arm but because he was being perfectionist with every detail, Off was quietly watching him from afar while checking other’s work, lunch came and Gun insisted staying,
‘ Sir? How about you?’ Aom asked raising her eyebrow at the professor when he didn’t move from his teacher’s desk.
Off raised his homemade sandwich, ‘ I’m fine with these ‘
Tina and Aom exchanged looks before shrugging, when they are the only ones left behind Off stood near a focused Gun, one of the things Off love doing at times like this is staring at Gun, the student has this rare serious looking face that Off find entertaining.
‘ Sir if you won’t stop staring at me like that, I’ll assume you are waiting to be kissed ‘ Gun joked turning around without warning roughly bumping his nose on Off’s stomach.
Gun moved away quickly gulping, his shoulder slightly ache with the sudden movement ‘ I-I I didn’t know you were that close, s-sorry sir--‘ the jumpy student looked at Off shocked when the latter placed one of his homemade sandwich to his mouth.
‘ I know you are trying to impress me with every work of yours, but still you should eat. I keep hearing your stomach grumbling since earlier. ‘
Gun was grouchy munching the sandwich struggling, Off smiled taking the sandwich back slightly wiping off the crumbs around Gun’s lips, before letting Gun bite on it again. Off was laughing feeding the student while Gun was in between eating, and mumbling how Off can easily just tell him from the beginning that he want to share his sandwich, the professor then heard students on their way back to the room so he moved back hurriedly to his desk that he almost trip leaving Gun laughing at the teacher’s funny reaction.
‘ why is he like that? tch, he reacted as if he did something bad to me? ‘
Tina pouted, ‘ Aw! What are you eating? And here I thought you’ll be starving here so we bought you something ‘ she whined when they saw Gun chewing a mouthful of food, Aom glimpse at the professor who is currently tapping his index finger on his desk stealing glances at their direction before glancing back to her friend, Aom raised her eyebrow at Gun. Gun just winked at her before snatching her drink. She just smiled shaking her head receiving a confused look from Tina.
‘ what? Do you know something that I don’t? ‘ she mouthed.