#SKY x PRAPAI love language series

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SKY x PRAPAI Love Language | Clutching Hands

I love any interaction of hands, I just find it really beautiful. But I also love the way that Sky tends to clutch onto Prapai with both his hands. It’s an unconscious gesture that shows a sense of complete reliance.

#LITA #love in the air #love in the air series #prapaisky #paisky #prapai x sky #sky x prapai #SKY x PRAPAI love language series #the way sky holds on just makes my heart melt #sky has such pretty hands #i miss you babies already

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Love in the Air (Prapai x Sky) - 3 Act Structure

Love In Air is a 13ep Thai BL series produced by MeMindY and for this post I’m breaking down Prapai and Sky’s 3 Act Structure, which features in eps 8-13.

Payu and Rain’s analysis (eps 1-8) can be found in my previous post here.

Tropes - grumpy/sunshine, one night stand, rich boy/college boy, overcoming past trauma/abuse, romance as plot, evil ex returns, pursuing reluctant love interest, slow burn romance, trust issues, reformed rake, emotionally closed off uke.

Story Question - will college boy Sky overcome his past trauma and finally find love with rich boy Prapai?

Act 1 - The Ordinary World

We see Sky doing his thing - going to school, interacting with his dad and cleaning his house.  Meanwhile Prapai is being an expensive rich boy, working at his dad’s company and racing bikes.

Call to Adventure Sky and his bestie Rain break into an illegal street race and are separated. When Sky is caught, Pai steps in and claims Sky is his boy to deflect punishment.

Refusal of the Call —--> Acceptance Pai asks what Sky is willing to offer to compensate his efforts.  Sky knows what Pai wants - what all guys want - and they end up having sex in Pai’s condo. Sky leaves the next morning.

Crossing the Threshold After 3 months of obsessing about their encounter, Pai manages to get Sky’s number via his bestie Rain (who is the bf of Payu, Pai’s bestie) and declares he’s going to pursue him.

Act 2 - Into The New World

Allies, enemies, mentors Allies - Pai’s younger brother and sister, his PA. Sky’s building manager, Sky’s bestie, Rain, and Pais bestie, Payu. Sky’s classmates.

Sky’s internal warning system is his mentor, and his vile ex is def. an enemy. Sky is also his own worst enemy because his past experiences have given him a warped sense of relationships which have lead to him swearing off relationships.

Trials and failures, obstacles, minor victories Pai takes some time to think about how he’s going to pursue Sky, who is different to his previous love interests.  He sends sunflowers and food.  Sky refuses the flowers (but doesn’t throw them away), eats with Pai (but is rude and disinterested). Makes it clear he’s not into friends with benefits, so Pai should just give up.  Pai doesn’t and instead tells rain he’s pursuing Sky. Rain vouches for Pai being a good guy. Sky blocks all the burner numbers Pai calls him on, throws out the food gifts. Tells himself it’s all for the best.

We see Sky’s trauma through nightmares and flashbacks, giving us an insight into his vulnerability, trust issues and refusal to have a romantic relationship.

Growing feels/learning about each other Sky’s protective walls are slowly being chipped at as Pai pursues him. Sky has moments of confusion where he’d thought Pai was like his ex but it’s clear Pai doesn’t give off the same vibes.  

We see Pai’s thoughtfulness in a few ways - how he speaks and interacts with Sky, how he listens, how he notices when Sky is having an emotional flashback, the sunflower pendant he wears, which he now associates with Sky.  Pai’s love language is definitely gift giving. Pai tells Sky he likes a challenge.

Pai tries to go about business as usual - school assignments, helping his classmates. Pai texts him to ask about his day and if he’s eating etc. Sky is annoyed… but you can also see the reluctant attraction blooming. His internal dialogue is meant to comfort him, assure him he’s doing the right thing by ignoring Pai’s efforts. “Don’t listen to your heart, listen to your mind”.  He eventually becomes distressed by Pai’s interest and keeps having nightmares about his past trauma.  He doesn’t want anyone because he doesn’t want to feel that vulnerable again. At this point, it’s unclear if Pai will overcome his past.  

Becoming Emotionally Invested When Sky falls sick, Pai rushes to his side to take care of him. Pai is surprised by the feels he’s catching for Sky, realises it’s not just about sex anymore. Sky gets better and attempts to go back to his usual cold self, but Pai won’t have it. Sky asks what he wants, assumes it’s sex. Pai is offended. Sky has seen Pai’s caring side and his growing feelings surprise and confuse him.  He agrees to let Pai pursue him but says he will not change his mind. Pai, however, is optimistic. Sky surprises them both with a kiss on Pai’s cheek. He’s all giddy and smiling and at this stage, it’s fair to say Sky is becoming smitten.  Whereas Pai is driving full tilt down the highway towards Think I’m In Love Town.

Pai and his bestie Payu attend a race event, and we see two dudes talking with Sky.  This establishes the fact that Pai knows Sky’s evil ex but not how evil he is. Pai goes to a uni event to help Sky and we see Pai realise he’s full-on head over heels for Sky.

They finally start sharing intimate stuff and talk about family.  This is a huge step for Sky because it means he’s emotionally invested.  There’s a near-kiss. Pai brings Sky food and takes care of him. Sky lets him, whereas before he was actively fighting it.

When Sky needs help with an assignment, Pai is the person he calls. Pai thinks Sky is in real trouble, is annoyed it’s just an assignment.  Sky feels bad, apologises, but Pai is still angry and it takes a while for him to come around. All is good in the morning, and Sky rewards Pai with a kiss.  

Point of no Return (where the characters are deep in it and cannot go back to their Ordinary World because too much has changed for them) Cleaning Sky’s room is a test for Pai, to see if he gives up. Of course he doesn’t, and they eventually end up in bed.  Sky asks Pai to hurry up and get bored of him so he can move on.  But we know deep down, Sky is desperately wanting Pai to love him. Sky doesn’t admit it, but he is emotionally committed now.

—->STORY MIDPOINT <——-

Things Have Changed / Removing the Armour / Vulnerability Sky is now in this relationship and they do couple things. Sky mentions he has an evil ex.  They go out to eat, Pai picks up Sky from class.  There is a confession of feels from Pai, and Sky tells him ‘I’m all yours’. It appears they are falling in love. Until….

Oh, SHIT moment |Sky sees a guy all over Pai at a party, assumes the worst. He’s devastated. Sky ghosts Pai for two weeks and Pai is so worried. When Sky says he’s bored of Pai and they should each move on, Pai is heartbroken. It appears the answer to the Story Question will be no.

ACT 3 - The New Improved World

Pai refuses to believe Sky was just using him, so he goes to Sky’s dorm, finds the diary where Sky has admitted all his insecurities and his feels for Pai. When Sky turns up there’s a massive emotional scene where Sky breaks down and cries (as do we all!!) Pai says he loves Sky.  Mucho tears and emotions, they kiss and make up.  Sky tells Pai that his evil ex did a number on him, had told him he was boring. This confession brings them closer.

One Last Challenge Pai and Sky are at a street race, Sky’s vile ex spots him, schemes to get him alone and attempts to rape him, all the while saying Pai has given his okay and offered Sky to him, mirroring what evil ex had done to Sky when they’d been together.  Rain, Payu and Pai charge in in the knick of time, Pai rescues Sky then beats the shit out of evil ex.  We all cheer.

Reflection / Resolution Sky finally tells Pai about all the vile shit evil ex did - offered Sky to ex’s friends, abused him. Pai is in tears, there’s emotions and vulnerability as they both comfort each other.  Sky asks if he can really be Pai’s and his alone.  Pai says of course.  They hold each other.  

Final AHHHHH Feel-good Moment We learn the street race boss has ‘taken care of’ evil ex and won’t bother them again (we assume he’s offed him, tbh).  Sky and Pai wake up together, have a sweet moment as a loving couple, hug and kiss.  Pai is at work and they have more cute moments. 

#I will 3 act structure ALL your romance as plots #love in the air #bl series #thai bl #thai boys love #mame #me mind y #writing #screenwriting #story structure #three act structure #romance is the plot #comfort watch #comfort couple #peat wasuthorn #prapaisky #paisky #prapai x sky #prapai love in the air #prapai lita #sky lita #sky love in the air #fort thitipong sengngai #lita

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I posted 446 times in 2022

That's 446 more posts than 2021!

101 posts created (23%)

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My Top Posts in 2022:

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81 notes - Posted September 26, 2022

#4

So I had a thought about Love in the Air. I saw a comment stating that it doesn't really seem to have a driving plot so far, and I don't disagree. Based on the first four episodes there's no driving plot for the series, it's kind of just a small snapshot of these characters falling in love. But scrolling TT the other day I caught a video discussing how booktok discusses books, and the jargon used there, that's fairly specific to that group. You'll see similarities with fanfiction communities, we're all still reading, but there's a recognized language that directly associates with fanfiction, but generally not other written work. But circling back to my point, one of her points made was that when discussing books with other readers you might describe a book as character driven or plot driven. I think Love in the Air falls into the character driven category.

There's no overarching plot/conflict, it's the characters driving the story, and even four episodes in we've seen growth with Rain. For all his teasing Payu knows that Rain isn't dumb, just immature. He wouldn't have gotten into the faculty he's in without a good deal of talent, intelligence, and hard work. And when Rain messes up, Payu comforts but doesn't coddle him. He lets him know that he knows he's capable and he expects him to put in the effort. He also quietly encourages him, after seeing that confidence is something Rain struggles with. I'm hopeful that we'll see more growth as the season goes on.

I can't speak to Sky's romance yet, as that apparently doesn't gear up for a few more episodes, but I do think if they kind of continue in this vein of these characters that are different, but still well-matched growing together (which is what's needed for a long-term relationship, you either grow together or grow apart) then I'll feel the show is success.

I love a deep, meaningful show, but I also love a fluffier show. All media has value, and one of the things I enjoy about many BL dramas is that they give representation without a regular focus on the trauma that the community deals with. There's certainly some work to be done on making the entertainment industry and companies producing BL dramas into a healthier place, particularly for the stars, and I do wish more of the actors were openly out (if they are part of the queer community) but I know there's safety concerns there. Anyways...I'm interested in your thoughts around this, though we'll certainly need the whole season before we can reach true conclusions.

104 notes - Posted September 14, 2022

#3

@lutawolf I couldn't get it out of my head. :D And I needed something good after the absolute clusterfuck this weekend with book two 'spoilers' and author bullshit. I swear I hope BOC knows better than to let any of that shit happen in season 2.

114 notes - Posted October 31, 2022

#2

Okay...so I've seen some discourse around the interwebs of people angry at Rain for giving Prapai the keys to Sky's apartment and asking him to take care of him, including saying the Rain is a terrible friend for crossing Sky's boundaries like this. And I feel like people are being a little harsh. Rain can occasionally be a bit of a dummy, yes, but he is a kind and protective person. I feel like there's this assumption that the only contact or interaction that Rain and Prapai have ever had is what we've seen onscreen, and really that's unlikely. If Prapai and Payu are best friends, Rain would have a lot more interaction than what we've seen. Rain also knows that Payu trusts Prapai. Rain is basing his trust partially on Payu's opinion and friendship with Prapai. He also knows that Prapai likes Sky, the same way that Payu likes Rain, so for him he can't see Prapai treating or caring for Sky any different from what he has experienced in the care of Payu. Even with the trust he's placing in Prapai he clearly impresses on him "I'm trusting you with my best friend, do not break that trust", before giving him the keys.

I'm not going to argue that he's not crossing boundaries, but those boundaries are an assumption made by the audience. Sky has never even hinted to Rain about his past trauma, the fact the Rain didn't even know his ex was a man shows that. Sky being closed off even from Rain is the reason he doesn't know. Sky being even moderately open, just giving Rain the most base level, and saying "I'm not in a place to deal with Prapai ever" would likely have been all it took. Rain would have figured something else out.

But I don't think Rain is a bad friend, he's just naive, and he's also not given a lot of opportunity to show what type of friend he is because of their dynamic, Sky being more mature and Rain being a little more wild/immature.

219 notes - Posted October 17, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

I'm rewatching Love in the Air, because of course I am, and we all know that so far Sky is the underrated king of this show. His reactions are gif gold.

I'm on episode two and Sky crossing himself in a prayer for Rain as he drags Payu off is just the cutest, sweetest, and funniest thing. He's just like "I'm praying for you buddy, I really think you might have bitten of more than you can handle with that one, but god speed my friend."

Just look at this precious bean. I'm loving Payu/Rain, but I'm excited to see Prapai and Sky get more screen time.

241 notes - Posted September 26, 2022

Get your Tumblr 2022 Year in Review →

Oh my god that longest tag...that post is, well I can't say not fit for the internet, I've been here a long time, and it's no where near what you can encounter in the wilds of the interwebs, but it's probably one of the most *embarrassed face* things I've ever posted. Also, hilarious that I have 100% more posts than last year. I didn't post at all, because I sort of fell of the tumblr train for a while.

Anyway, I am at least proud of all of these posts, and I also adore all of the blogs in my top reblogs.

#tumblr2022 #year in review #my 2022 tumblr year in review #your tumblr year in review

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can someone please send me the pdf or link of LOVE SKY novel. Doesn’t matter which language it is in , I am just very desperate to read that novel.

#love in the air #love in the air series

#prapaisky #payurain #lovesky #mame

#prapai x sky #payu x rain

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SKY x PRAPAI Love Language | Seeking Hands

Another handsy gifset. Because I will never tire of interlocking hands, interlacing hands, intertwining hands and (Prapai’s penchance for kissing of Sky’s hand). I needed these all in a collection of their own.

#LITA #love in the air #love in the air series #prapaisky #paisky #prapai x sky #sky x prapai #SKY x PRAPAI love language series #MORE HANDS #because i love me some beautiful hands #a prapaisky hands gifset

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SKY x PRAPAI Love Language | Prapai’s Head Kisses

Another one of Prapai’s common displays of affection. He loves kissing Sky on the top of his head. It’s also widely known that this is one of Fort’s favourite ad-libs. The number of times this boy has said “Because if I was Prapai in that situation, that’s what I’d do”. Uh huh. 

#LITA #love in the air #love in the air series #prapaisky #paisky #prapai x sky #sky x prapai #SKY x PRAPAI love language series #head kisses #prapai is an incredibly affectionate man

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SKY x PRAPAI Love Language | Sky Cradling Prapai’s Face

Sky develops this cute little gesture which is sort of a hybrid between a pinch of the cheeks and a cradle of Prapai’s jaw with his hands. When he does this, you can tell he’s being super gentle and fond.

Like - I BURN, I PINE, I PERISH.

#LITA #love in the air #love in the air series #prapaisky #paisky #prapai x sky #sky x prapai #SKY x PRAPAI love language series #sky's little love quirks #if you think im going to stop - i'll never stop

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SKY x PRAPAI Love Language | Eating Together

Another Prapaisky gifset revolving around food. The scenes of them eating together and sharing meals as a couple just radiates domesticity.

#LITA #love in the air #love in the air series #prapaisky #paisky #prapai x sky #sky x prapai #SKY x PRAPAI love language series #fortpeat #fort thitipong #peat wasuthorn

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SKY x PRAPAI Love Language | Prapai’s Food Delivery

This is one of the most wholesome forms of expressing love. I’ve commented in my metas before that Prapai’s love language comes from a place of care and concern first and foremost, which is how he earns Sky’s trust. The notes say it all.

“To Sky, a present for you when I’m absent. Don’t skip your meals, take care. From Prapai.”

“To Sky, get a lot of rest and sleep. From Prapai.”

#LITA #love in the air #love in the air series #prapaisky #paisky #prapai x sky #sky x prapai #SKY x PRAPAI love language series #fortpeat #fort thitipong #peat wasuthorn #actions that scream husband

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SKY x PRAPAI Love Language | Prapai Caressing Sky’s Head

Now there were a LOT of scenes to choose from for this one. It’s one of Prapai’s most commonly exhibited gestures. A little pat, caress, or stroke of Sky’s head. It says ‘it’s okay to lean on me sweet child. I’ll be your shelter from any storm.’ Prapai often uses it when comforting Sky, it can also feel doting (and almost familial) in nature. It’s in these moments that Sky looks considerably much younger. 

#LITA #love in the air #love in the air series #prapaisky #paisky #prapai x sky #sky x prapai #SKY x PRAPAI love language series #god the little faces that sky makes when prapai does this #prapai gives good heat pats #because you're the best boy sky

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SKY x PRAPAI Love Language | The Kisses on the Lips

PART 1 / PART 2

By popular demand, here’s another collection of Prapaisky kisses which include the special episode and any I couldn’t fit into the previous gifset. The infamous boardroom tango deserves two mentions - as the kisses were so wonderfully different. My personal favourites here are probably ‘vulnerable’, ‘adoring’ and ‘enraptured’.

Now, now my fellow stans. Which ones take your top pick in this set?

#LITA #love in the air #love in the air series #prapaisky #paisky #prapai x sky #sky x prapai #SKY x PRAPAI love language series #how much i enjoyed watching them kiss repeatedly for research #their kisses could honestly light a fire

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LITA Special Episode | “Next time, tell me when you work hard so that I’ll come see you.”

When you turn up to your boyfriend’s office looking like a whole snack. Sky’s outfit here was FIRE, our boy looked so good. It’s so sweet that Sky drops by Prapai’s office to deliver him food now. Food was Prapai’s initial way into Sky’s heart, and now he’s returning the favour by making sure his man is fed.

#LITA #love in the air #love in the air series #LITA special episode #prapaisky #paisky #prapai x sky #sky x prapai #THE SWEETNESS #THE FLUFF #food is their love language #i feed you and you feed me #sky looking dishy