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Most BL OTPs are quite evenly tempered, maybe with the exception of TinCan; however, Tharn and Type are the complete opposites. Though, I wouldn’t describe them as fire and ice, but rather FIRE AND WATER. They shouldn’t work together - they are so different and have so many odds stacked against them with Type’s childhood trauma and temper and Tharn’s abandonment issues - but somehow they do and are perfect, making each other better and happy. That’s why they represent the epitome of enduring love for me. They are like two magnets that attract. When water meets fire, it creates a violent reaction, in their case it’s magical, gorgeous firework, and so maybe it’s apt that their chemistry is sizzling. The way their clothes are color-coordinated in this particular scene fittingly portrays and underlines this duality of their characters, the beautiful symbolism of it.

Type is a fiery spirit with that dark fierce, almost feral, look in his eyes, ready to burn though everything and everyone who stands in his way, while Tharn is the water that soothes him, calm and serene, and in his arms the inferno turns into a flickering fire that radiates so much light and gives so much warmth and love that it melts and heals Tharn’s broken heart. Type’s temper has always been a character flaw, but with Tharn’s help he’s managed to control it and slowly turn it into an asset. It’s a part of that neverending fierceness that is inherent to Type and that will never entirely extinguish and Tharn wouldn’t wish for it to wane, he wouldn’t wish for Type to change or be anything else other than he is, because it’s one of the many things which draw him to Type, his fire, the unbending, fierce nature of his soul - it’s what allowed Type to survive and overcome what had happened to him in his past. From Tharn, it’s this complete acceptance of everything Type is. That doesn’t mean that water can’t be dangerous, it can turn into a storm if provoked, but most of the time, Tharn uses his ability to calm and comfort Type, taming him with his gentle heart. They are truly two parts of one whole and kindred spirits.

When Type’s temper flares most of the times it’s usually Tharn who is the recipient of it. And each time, he unfailingly springs into action and soothes and controls it. Until now, it’s always been Tharn who’s solved Type’s problems and comforted him when he’s falling apart: dealing with the Facebook posts, chasing away his dark dreams and memories, helping him confront and purge his past and fears, shielding him, giving him his unconditionally trust and neverending patience when Type’s struggled with his newfound feelings, giving into his demands to keep their relationship a secret,...

And deep down, Type has known it, but it’s San’s words which make him finally look the truth in the eye and face the fact how unfairly he’s been treating Tharn, who’s given him so much, so much of himself, while asking so very little in return. Tharn’s always been Type’s rock, his beacon in the darkness, steadfast and always there for him, Now, it’s Type’s turn to reciprocate all of the love he’s received, comforting Tharn when he falls apart, trust him and stand by him come hell or high water,...Thus, the story will come full circle.

Type has already grown so much, no longer being that selfish boy who lashed out at everything, disregarding everyone else’s feelings and not being able to see past his own pain and needs. All for the love of Tharn. He’s been gradually giving more and more of himself, thinking more about Tharn’s feelings and respecting them, self-admittedly for Tharn’s sake, wanting to treat Tharn right and be a good boyfriend he deserves because Tharn deserves only the best.

Even Champ and Techno notice the changes. While previously, Type used to avoid talking about his lover, now he’s waxing lyrical about how handsome he is and how much he loves him, openly smiling like the fool in love he is when Champ teases him about it. He even beams everytime, Tharn sends him a new text. Not only that, he’s actually admitting he is Tharn’s boyfriend to more and more people and actually calls himself like that in front of them - Techno, San, P’Jeed and her husband, Lhong - because Tharn deserves better than being reduced to Type’s dirty little secret and such secrecy can be toxic and Type’s finally realizing it. He, too wants to show everyone that Tharn’s belongs to him and it seems that once he begins he doesn’t seem to stop. He even visits Tharn’s family, where everyone knows that he’s Tharn’s “special” friend. Frankly, at this rate, it’s only matter of time before he’ll announce their relationship on his Instagram. He’s even curbing his temper for Tharn’s sake because he doesn’t want Tharn to be sad or have any problems because of him. When P’Jeed calls him Tharn’s boyfriend he doesn’t mind and when Lhong viciously mentions that whole Facebook disaster, he doesn’t lash out only because Lhong’s Tharn’s friend.

Also, notice how Tharn immediately places his hand on Type’s shoulder to calm him, to let him know everything is alright and that he is there for him. I think Techno still can’t believe how well did Type behave in that bar. Finally, say hello to Type Thiwat who has become the biggest expert on Tharn throughout the known universe and beyond because he wouldn’t allow anyone to know Tharn better than him.

Type has become so attached and dependant on Tharn for love and comfort that even in his anger or fear he instinctively seeks his touch to allevate his worries, clutching onto him for support and comfort, gaining calm and strength from him, making sure that he doesn’t disappear.

It’s been so satisfying and rewarding to watch Type’s journey as he gradually transforms from the human disaster, hindered by his past, pride and ago, he used to be in the very beginning into the thoughtful, understanding person he is in LbC, where he’s basically everyone’s relationship counselor and savior. Type’s growth didn’t happen over the course of one episode, it’s been a gradual process, involving all those many steps foward and some necessary steps back because mistakes always teach you the hardest and most valuable lessons.

There is this one moment which I love to bits when Tharn tells Type that he doesn’t have to push himself because he can wait for him however long it takes (something he’s been doing since the very beginning), which shows why Type has been able to walk so far and overcome so many of his own flaws and insecurites, it’s because Tharn is ALWAYS THERE FOR HIM, either walking by his side ready to catch him when he stumbles or falls or patiently waiting at the end of the road with his arms and heart opened for him, his devotion and love never changing. And I’m happy to see Gulf Kanawut become this character so wholly that he doesn’t merely play Type, HE IS TYPE.

San’s speech affects Type immensely, particularly his heartbreaking admission how much he loved Tharn, but he never got the chance. That particular confession hits Type hard because it makes him fully realize how rare and special is the love he shares with Tharn. Not only to love someone, but also to be loved in return. The whole thing is actually a heartfelt advice for Type, in which San’s telling him that he got his chance at love and he should cherish and fight for it and never let go of it or let it slip through his fingers, otherwise he might regret it for the rest of his life. It’s one of the reasons why Type confesses so profoundly that he never wants to break up with him and lose him.

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