So here's chapter 1, it will start slowly but develope as soon as I described their family's cituation first... Have fun reading their chapter :) 

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2 years ago

Krist's POV

Everyone knew that I was a family person and my family was very precious to me but I didn't find any time to visit them in the last few weeks. Today was weekend, my class finally finished the exams and I had some free time for me now. Since I didn't have to rack my brain anymore, I decided not to spend the weekend in my condominium but to go back home to meet my family. I desired to have lunch with them and satisfy my stomach with Mae's home cooking that I didn't taste in few weeks. The canteen food was getting boring and I needed to taste Mae's cooking to clean my lost soul. Besides, I had to have a serious conversation with my parents, asking their permission before I took the heavy decision that could change my life forever. I already spoke with Prae, my girlfriend about it and she even supported me with this decision, telling me that she didn't mind me choosing this way as long as I was happy. She was a lovely also supportive girlfriend and I loved her for that.

I exited the cab, paying the fee then took the way to my house. Instead of going in, I waited in front of my home, looking at the features of the 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms house. How I missed my home, no where felt so safe like home. It felt like eternity that I wasn't here. I'm going to let Mae spoil me, just like she did in my entire 20 years. I pushed on the doorbell, it rang, sounding like music in my ears. I was humming and moving my hips to the sound till someone opened the door, my little sister Kat was standing in front of me, smiling all ear.

„P'Krist!", she screamed my name a little bit too loud for my liking, jumping at me. Like I said before, I adored my family but my little sister was the person I adore the most. Because I was too overprotective toward her, she never introduced her friends to me, espcially boyfriends whom I could scare away easily according to her.

Kat jumped at me, taking me in a tight hug, her arms around me squeezing my neck that I had difficulty to breath properly. My arms wrapped around her too but I complained that I needed to breath to stay alive. She refused to let go of me, it should be a punishment that I didn't tell her sooner that I would visit on the weekend. Only after I apologised and begged to be fred, did she let go of me. She let me enter the house, I went straight in the living room where I met my Por who was watching television. Por turned off the television as soon as he saw me coming toward him. I clapped my palms together, wai-ing respectfully to him.

„I'm back, Por...", I said to him, wanted to ask him about his wellbeing as a pair of strong arms pulled me toward him, hugging me tightly.

It was the second time that I couldn't breath properly, surely not the last time either. Por couldn't hold back his smile, ruffling my soft hair messy.

„How are you my boy?", he asked me, mustering me from head to toes to see if I was fine or not. As he realized that I was in a good shape, he took me in a hug again for a brief moment.

„I'm fine, Por... What about you?"

He revealed his biceps that was actually only wobbly muscular tissue. Even if he didn't have much muscles anymore due to his old age, he was proud to be the healthiest among his friends and wasn't relectant to show off his good health. I briefed him about the already finished exams phase and me being happy not to rack my brain to learn for the exams anymore, even told him the date the resultat of the exams would be out. He smiled proudly at me, nodding to me.

„Finally a son I can rely on", he said while grinning, knowing that my little sister would pout at his compliment. „I'm proud to be your father", he added fuel to the fire.

Kat was already sulking, crossing her arms around her chest, mumbling that he forgot his only sweet daugther. Por and I heard her sulking but we ignored her, giggling at her sulking behaviour. It's always funny to tease her... I will never get accustomated to see her pouty lips... It was one of the thing my sister and me had in common: Sulking!

After the briefing about my life as an university student, I excused myself that I had to meet Mae. I took the direction to the kitchen where a wonderful smell welcomed me. The smell of her homecooking mingled with the air, letting it smell everyone. It smelled of sweet and spicy dishes also fried CHICKEN WINGS! I couldn't wait to taste the delicious foo... I meant to meet my beloved mother. Yeah, I came home because I miss my family and not her addictive cooking. When I entered the kitchen, my eyes fell upon my favourite. Not my favourite dishes but the most lovely person in the world. My Mae! Whenever she was there for me, I would always act like a spoiled child even though I was already 20, Ähm a grown up man. Okay it was a lie, maybe I was just a half grown up young man. However, my age didn't prevent me from smiling brightly and geniunely as soon as I saw my Mae standing in front of the stove, stirring in whatever dish she was cooking.

I tiptoed to her, didn't want her to notice the surprise. I remained behind her while she was busy with stirring the sauce, my arms wrapped around her. Actually she should have been surprised about the sudden touch but she was calm, a big smile appearing on her face. She seemed to have notice me earlier but didn't react to it to spoil my funny surprise. Her soft hand touched my cheek, both of us leaning our cheeks against each others. Our love could be seen in the atmosphere, so much did both of us consider and love each other.

„My son..." she mumbled, was more than happy to see her middle child visiting her today. There was nothing better than the children coming back home after a long, weary day. More like after a long, weary month in the university.

My Mae was my everything. My life, my saviour, my light. She knew everything about me, even some things about me that I failed to be aware of. Her advices were the best in the world, it never failed to help me in time of needs. She would always take care of me and made sure that I got some home cooking dishes in my refrigerator whenever a friend of mine visited her. There was nothing impressive than my mother.

I gave her a sweet kiss on the cheek then looked around me in the kitchen. There were many plates filled with various dishes on the table. They were only my favourite food. Spaghetti Carabonara, Fried fish and some chinese cabbage, the only cabbage I liked anyway. Everyone knew that I wasn't fond of vegetables and didn't eat them much either. Odd! I didn't tell her that I'm coming home today but she prepared all my favourite. It was too suspicious, I turned to my mother, asking her if she knew that I was coming home.

„I'm your Mae, Krist. Of course I would sense it if my child is coming home", she answered, a little bit too proud of her ability that was her strong mother instinct.

I gave her another kiss on the cheek before I took my attention to the various dishes. Because I couldn't resist the smell of the KFC that was inviting me to taste it, I took a KFC and began eating it. My mother scolded me to wash my hands first before touching her food. A mother's order was absolute so I ran back in the living room, packing my luggage to leave it in my old apartment. I washed my hands in the bathroom then returned in the kitchen to take one more KFC to eat, my father chuckling at mother and son's lovely behaviour. Now that my hands were clean enough, I could dig in without fearing my mother scolding me to wait till lunch. There was one thing that differed her love toward Krist and toward her two other children, King and Kat. She loved her 3 children equally but Krist was special. She indeed spoiled him and continued letting him do everything he wanted as long as it wasn't something bad, that explained his childish behaviour. Just like she letting him eat the food she took long to prepare for him. Maybe she spoiled him too much because of her permanently worried about his wellbeing since he was a weak child who had some illness than she preferred. 

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After eating the delicious food that I missed so much, my parents and I were sitting in the living room, me taking place oppossite to them. My sister went to have fun with her friends outside, surely she would be back later in the night. Since I'm alone with them, I should use the opportunity to talk with them and try to receive their agreement for my decision. Why I wanted to get their permission for my life changing decision? My mom gave birth to me, both my parents raised me with love and care for 20 years. They devoted their lives for me so I didn't want to betray them behind their back. They would feel that they were not important enough for me to ask for their opinion. I don't want to disappoint them.

Por took the glass filled with beer from the table, taking a little sip from it. Both my parents were waiting for me to beginn the conversation. I was a little bit shy at first, hoping that they would understand and give me their permission. But what would I do if they didn't agree with my wish of acting? Maybe I would just accept whatever reasons they gave me. I would have to tear the invitation containing my name and the series' name to forget it as soon as possible.

„Mae, Por... There is something I have to speak with you about", I took a deep breath before continuing. „I found a casting for a role for a serie and I am interested in the role. But I don't want to take the role behind your back if I ever got the chance to be accepted..."

My parents exchanged looks, both raising their eyebrown. My mother blinked many times but didn't say anything for now. Whenever she was blinking then it meant that she was surprised about something. This time, she seemed surprised about the kind of subject I had to talk with them about. Apparantly she didn't expect me to have this kind of wish. Maybe she expected me to do some auditions for singing contest since I loved to sing and always dreamed to be a singer.

„Son, what made you think about acting?", my Por asked me, was curious about my reply. He grabbed my mother's hand and intertwined their hands together, both giving each other comfort.

I shrugged, couldn't answer that question properly. Even I didn't knew why I choose to take part in this audition since I wasn't interested in acting that much than singing. Maybe I came to this idea because I saw the poster on the university and it raised my interest. „I don't know why but I want to try it myself. I need your permission before I take part on it. Your blessing is very important for me, Mae and Por", it was the genuine answer that came from the bottom of my heart.

„Do you really wish to try that audition? You know, son, I'm sure it's not easy to lead a life as an actor. Many viewers would watch the series and give their opinion about it. You'll have to accept both compliments and critics. There will be some people who wouldn't like you or your acting. Can you accept such harsh life?", the question came from my mother. Somehow, she was really concerned about my wellbeing and the way my life would turn later.

„I don't know how the future will be for me but I can try it at least. I can always take a step back if I realize that acting isn't meant for me", it was my solid argument. The best argument I gave till now anyway.

„You're old enough to make life changing decision so I won't hold you back if you're determined to do it... I just wish you to be happy with your kind of choice. What kind of a role are you taking on anyway?", this time my Por meddled in.

That was the question that made me speechless for a moment. Even though I prepared myself for this question, I forgot my answer to it the moment he asked about it. It wasn't a role that they would expect of me do act but something different. Something I didn't expect to dare to register to have an invitation. There was an opening spot on the Shirt showing my stomach, I scratched my skin, something I always do whenever I was shy. I gulped hard, „It's a Y series, a relationshio between male and male couple... I mean, I'm going to play the main lead with with another man...", it was hard to give my reply to this question. My face reddned, I was clearly blushing. More like embarrassed about it. What would they think about this male and male love? Would they be against or accept it?

„Oh...!", it was the sound my Mae made after listening for my answer, raised her eyebrown.

Okay, I guess it's the end for me now. Judging from their dismissive reactions, they would surely be against it. I prepared myself to their rejection but my eyes widened in shock when my mom directed an interesting question toward me.

„What's wrong with Y series?", the less expected question came from my mother. She shrugged, telling that I shouldn't be shy for this role since it would be rude towards two men who were in a relationship.

I noticed a long time ago that my Mae was understanding and open but I didn't expect my prents to accept the gay role I was going for an audition for. Maybe because I was straight and didn't want them to doubt my love for Prae, was I afraid to their reaction. If I was aware that they didn't have any prejudice toward my gay role then I wouldn't need to pounder so much for it till I had some headache.

„Like I said early, I will support you as long as it's nothing bad. Your Mae and I will always support you from behind. I just hope that you won't neglect your studies because of it. Even if you're acting, you need to follow your studies and have a plan B in case plan A failed...", it was the last words I heard from my father before he smiled brightly at me, nodding to me that he wouldn't oppose to my choice.

Mae asked me if Prae agreed to it whereupon I replied to her that she was supportive just like them. My hands clapped together, I wai-ed respectfully to them while thanking them for their acceptance. Before I stood up to take my leave, I promised to them that I would continue my studies and maintain a balance between university and acting since it was my top priority first. She smiled, telling me that she would like to hear some description about the role I was going to practise for, my Por clealy opposing to helping us since he dind't have any talent in acting.

The conversation ended with a happy ending for me. I dashed overjoyed in my bedroom while whistling, throwing myself on the bed. I could hear my mother giggling behind me due to my childish, happy going behaviour. A relieved sight escaped my mouth, I brought my cellphone out and dialed my girlfriend's number. She didn't wait for long to pick up the call, her sweet voice resounding on the end of the other line, asking how the talk with my parents went.

„It went well...", I began telling her the detail of the whole conversation, a smile brightening my face the whole time.

To be honest, I was nervous. As I registered for my participation for the audition, I didn't feel this nervous before. Now that I was sure that I would take part on the audition in a few weeks, I was feeling the pressure, the cusiosity and the expectation I had on the casting. I already had some wild imagination swirling around my mind, dreaming that I could be the one they were searching for for the role of Kongpob Suthiluck, the gentleman freshman. But there would be many participants too, even experienced and handsome actors among them. Surely, I didn't have any experience but I had hope. Hope should be the last thing I should lost at least.

Who would be my co-partner I will act with in case that I pass the casting? Hopefully, he's honest and nice. Not so arrogant like most of the actors are. I was thinking about the stranger I would be acting with for the next one year that I forgot that Prae was talking to me on the phone. Slowly drifting in the dreamland, the phone still hanging on my ear. 

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Today was the first day of the audition for the casting of Sotus the Series. It would take three days for the casting till they find the suitable actors and actresses but I was invited on the first day so I was a little bit nervous. There weren't any time for me to search for information like experiences about it on the internet. Two more men to finish their audition then it would be my turn to impress them with my skill. Ah, I didn't have any skills since I never acted before. The only acting I did in my entire 20 years, was several dramas I acted back in 2008, a role as a drummer in a film produced by the university. Hopefully, it wouldn't be a handicap that I was a novice with no experience at all.

I looked around me in the big waiting hall, there were many men surrounding me, circa 100 participants. There were many handsome men with prominent features amoung them, not so decent looking like me. Many of them seemed more fit, not such a little chubby man like me. their awesome features decreased my self-confidence. I mustered myself from head to toes, feeling a little bit down. There was one thing I was always embarrassed about and didn't want to talk about either. It was my body. Sure I had some beautiful characteristics about me too, just like my eyes and my nose I loved so much but I didn't have an impressive, fit body like most of them. To not decrease my self-confidence than I already did, I decided not to compare myself with everyone. Everyone was amazing on their own. Surely I had something impressive too that they didn't have.

Some wore their student's uniform just like me. I didn't have time to change my clothes so I came straight from the university to here, wearing dark parts and a white longsleeved Shirt with a green necktie. Thanks to my clean students cloths, I looked mature just like my seniors always expected from me in the university. A few men were accompanied by their friends, they were practising with them. I wasn't alone either, had my best friend with me to support me. But I didn't want to practise again since it could make me forget the whole dialogue.

The two young men already finished their casting, now it was my turn to show them my skills and snatch the role away. There was a surprise in front of them. The man who just came out of the audition room where the judges sat, was familiar. It was a thin man with sharp jawline, dark hairs combed neatly aside, gentle and well behaved appearance like always. When his attention fell on me, his eyes widened in surprise too. He wore the same student's uniform like me. Dark pants and a white longsleeved Shirt with a green necktie, signifying that he was a student from the Kasetsart university. The funny thing was that he was my senior. Singto Prachaya Ruangroj from the Faculty of Economics, the same faculty I was studying currently. 

„P'Sing...to!", my voice quivered, couldn't hide the surprise in my voice either after seeing my senior, the former Head Hazer who made my life into a little living hell, always criticising the way I wore my student's uniform.

The host was calling my name, telling me that I shouldn't waste their time because they had more actors for the audition but less time. The judges were waiting for me but I was busy playing staring contest with my senior P'Singto, shoting amazing chemisty around us. We already looked like the main leads falling in love on first sight, as if the roles were born for us. Maybe the author P'Ploy thought about us when writing the characters Arthit Rojnapat and Kongpob Suthiluck for her novel.

P'Singto and I were gazing at each other, falling deep in each other's eyes, ignoring our surroundings as if they weren't here at all.

But why here? What's P'Singto doing here? What is this kind of suspicious concidence? I was sure that his appearance would throw me out of rhythm but it was the contrary. Our coincident meeting here, was the beginn of a brotherly friendship that would bring us fame thanks to the series and our unbelievable chemistry as the male leads. A Nong and Phee relationship that would explode bl world and fujoshis also fudanshis heart. A lovely relationship that would be developed later the more time we were spending with each other. 

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Sorry that Nothing happened much but I wanted to start where they met before taking the toles as Arthit and Kong :D It isn't easy to search for their various Information... I feel like a Stalker 

PS. I searched for Krist's Family real Name but didn't find much. A reader gave me their names but I don't want to use their pictures in this fanfic since they weren't famous persons of interest like Singto and Krist