𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 [JoongDunk]

ᴄʜ-6 ᴇᴄʜᴏᴇꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴅɪꜱᴄᴏᴍꜰᴏʀᴛ

Later that evening, Joong found himself back at their favorite bar, nursing a drink as he tried to shake off the lingering discomfort from his encounter with Dunk. Pond, noticing Joong's somber expression, couldn't help but inquire about the date.

Pond: "So, Joong, how did your date with Dunk go? You seemed pretty excited about it."

Joong, swirling his drink, couldn't bring himself to meet Pond's gaze.

Joong: "It didn't go as expected, Pond. Something... unexpected came up."

Pond, sensing Joong's unease, leaned in with concern.

Pond: "What happened? Did Dunk say or do something?"

Joong hesitated, unsure of how to articulate the whirlwind of emotions he was feeling.

Joong: "It's complicated, Pond. Let's just say there was a revelation, and it caught me off guard."

Pond, furrowing his brows, pressed for more details.

Pond: "A revelation? What do you mean?"

Joong, the discomfort evident in his voice, struggled to find the right words.

Joong: "Dunk... she's not who I thought she was."

As Joong's confession hung in the air, Pond couldn't help but sense the weight of unresolved emotions lingering beneath the surface. The unexpected twist in Joong's budding connection with Dunk seemed to cast a shadow over their usual lighthearted banter, leaving both friends to grapple with the echoes of discomfort that reverberated in the aftermath.

Pond, who had known Dunk's identity all along, observed Joong's discomfort with a sense of unease. He had hoped Joong would handle the revelation better, but it seemed the unexpected twist had thrown his friend off balance.

Pond, choosing his words carefully, prodded Joong gently.

Pond: "Joong, I knew Dunk's identity all along. Does it change anything between you two?"

Joong: "You knew?! Why didn't you tell me?"

Pond: "I wanted you to find it out yourself. I also thought that gender might not be a huge issue to you. But looks like it is an issue."

Joong, feeling a mix of embarrassment and frustration, shook his head.

Joong: "I don't know, Pond. It's just... different. I need some time to wrap my head around it."

Pond nodded, understanding Joong's need for space.

Pond: "Take your time, Joong. Just remember, Dunk's still the same person you enjoyed spending time with. Don't let this revelation cloud your judgment."

As Joong grappled with his feelings, Pond couldn't shake off the discomfort that lingered between them. The unspoken tension seemed to cast a shadow over their usual camaraderie, leaving both friends to navigate the aftermath of an unexpected revelation in their own way.