Invitation to dinner

After the current lecture which was rounding up, Anurak's class would have a two-hour break before the next lecture which would run till late in the evening.

The moment the lecturer left the class, everyone, including Anurak and New prepared to leave. Just as Anurak finished clearing his desk, King's voice reached his ears.

"Angel." The voice was soft, deep, low, and gentle. But it was also too close. Too close for comfort. Anurak almost gasped aloud as he was strangely affected by the suddenness and closeness. He paused what he was doing and slowly faced King.

This was the first time King would be addressing him all morning. They sat side by side in silence listening to one lecture after the other. Throughout it all, Anurak was on edge, but after some time, his heartbeat regulated itself and he could breathe easier than before. Now that King called his name, his poor heart picked up again.