Even though Uea and King are developing their feelings further and further as time goes on, outside factors prevent them from taking the next step together.
Uea returns home for his birthday but Sorn and his mother cause him to relive his trauma from his past. When Uea returns to King's apartment he finds some comfort and healing as King celebrates Uea's birthday.
Uea has an opportunity to see another side of King after Uea received notice that his mother is in the hospital. King suggests to Uea the two should consider being friends with benefits.
Uea is left in an emotional state after he learns that his boyfriend has been cheating on him. This leads to Uea getting drunk at a work party and going home with his coworker who he does not like, King.