I'm destined to love you ✅

For you, I'll try

*⚠️ angst ahead

Joong catches Dunk hitting his leg during his next visit. He had quickly stopped when he saw Joong. He sees the frustration on Dunk's face disappear in exchanging for a smile, the facade that he usually puts on when he doesn't want others to worry. He had seen it often enough to recognize it.

He knows the source of his frustration. The bullet had nipped a muscle, it has affected his ability to walk. The doctor had reassured that it was only a temporary situation, that he'll be able to walk again with enough physio therapy. But his independent husband, who had always been taking care of others, is taking it hard. He knows his thought pattern well enough to know that he thinks he's a burden to others. His depression toying with mind, time and time again. It hurts him more because he is the cause of this. If he hadn't taken the bullet for him...

"Joong, Joong!" Dunk calls out to him. Dunk worries about him. Afraid that he blames himself, which he does. So many what ifs. But one thing he knows sure. He will never leave his side even if he never walks again.

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Paaw Tinn accompanies Dunk for his physio therapy sessions. He doesn't want his husband, the twins nor Pond to witness the grueling routine that he has to go through. He does not want them to see how helpless he feels during those times. His thoughts closing in on death. It is moments like these that he is glad that both his brothers have a significant other to take care of them. That they won't be that affected if he's gone. Joong wouldn't like the way he thinks but he tries for him. He can't allow himself to succumb, afraid that his husband will follow due to the guilt. He is glad that he took the bullet for him. He couldn't bear the thought of losing Joong. 

It's just this process... Being a burden to others...

He discloses as he sits at the therapist's office. 

Never once had he entertained the thought of seeing one. But he does now cause Joong won't see one if he doesn't. 

So, he tries. For him, he'll try.

~Please vote if you like this EP. It drives me forward. Khoorp khun na kha~

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A/N: Why does Dunk want Joong to see a therapist? needless to say, Joong had PTSD from the shooting.  Nightmares and flashbacks. He promised Dunk he'll see someone about it if Dunk sees someone for his depression. so that's how this EP came about. 

The finale for this series is tomorrow. can you believe it? 🥹🥹