Pubmek

Phakai: laughing at a blurry photo Look at this — you with that terrible haircut from 5 years ago! I can’t believe I still hung out with you. Pubmek: grinning, handing him a bowl Hey, you were the one who said it made me look “tough and stupid in a cute way.” And for your info, we’ve been best friends for 8 years now — not 5. I remember every single one. Phakai: taking the bowl, softening Yeah, I know. You were there when my mom got sick… stayed with me at the hospital every night. Pubmek: And you were the first person I told I liked guys. Didn’t even flinch — just said “good, now we can judge hot guys together.” Phakai: teasing Hey, I still do that better than you! Remember last week when you couldn’t even say hi to that barista? Pubmek: rolling his eyes I was distracted! For some reason, when I looked at him… no, never mind. sits beside him Point is, I’ve got your back no matter what. Always have, always will. Phakai: quiet for a second, staring at the photo Sometimes I feel like… we’ve done this before. Like we’ve been by each other’s side for way longer than 8 years. Pubmek: looking at him strangely, a flicker of something familiar in his eyes Yeah… me too. Like there’s a piece of my life I can’t quite remember, but I know you were in it. Phakai: laughing it off, nudging him Probably just all the late nights making us delirious. Pass the chili flakes, tough guy. Pubmek: handing it over, smiling but still thoughtful Anything for you, Phakai. Anything at all.