𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 [JoongDunk]

ᴄʜ-14 ᴄᴏɴꜱᴘɪᴄᴜᴏᴜꜱ ᴀʙꜱᴇɴᴄᴇ

Days turned into weeks, and Dunk noticed a conspicuous absence in the florist shop. Joong had stopped coming altogether, leaving Dunk to tend to the shop alone once again. Dunk couldn't help but wonder if Joong had finally given up on trying to bridge the gap between them.

As Dunk arranged flowers one morning, the silence of the shop weighed heavily on him. He couldn't shake off the lingering sense of disappointment at the thought of Joong no longer being a part of his life.

With each passing day, Dunk found himself longing for Joong's presence, despite the complexities of their relationship. He missed their conversations, their shared moments of laughter, and the subtle warmth that Joong brought into the shop.

As Dunk reflected on their interactions, he couldn't help but wonder if he had been too quick to dismiss Joong's feelings. Perhaps there was still a chance for them to find common ground and forge a deeper connection.

With a renewed sense of determination, Dunk vowed to reach out to Joong and mend the rift between them. Little did he know, the echoes of Joong's absence would soon give way to a renewed sense of hope, as their paths converged once again in unexpected ways.

As Dunk pondered over his thoughts, the jingle of the shop's bell interrupted his reverie. Turning around, he was surprised to see Joong standing there, two cups of steaming coffee in hand.

Dunk's heart skipped a beat at the sight of Joong, a rush of emotions flooding back at once. Before Dunk could say anything, Joong spoke up.

Joong: "Hey, Dunk. I brought you some coffee from work. Thought you might need a pick-me-up."

Dunk's initial surprise gave way to a warm smile as he accepted the coffee.

Dunk: "Thanks, Joong. That's really thoughtful of you."

Joong hesitated for a moment, shifting nervously on his feet before finally speaking up.

Joong: "Listen, Dunk. I've been thinking... Maybe we could just be friends. I miss our conversations, and I don't want to lose that."

Dunk's heart swelled with a mixture of relief and uncertainty. Part of him wanted to accept Joong's offer without hesitation, to reclaim the bond they had shared before everything became so complicated. But another part of him feared the potential for heartache and disappointment.

After a moment of hesitation, Dunk met Joong's gaze, his voice tinged with uncertainty.

Dunk: "I... I don't know, Joong. It's not that simple. But... I suppose we could give it a try."

With a tentative agreement in place, Joong and Dunk found themselves navigating the delicate balance between friendship and something more. As they sipped their coffee and exchanged small talk, the echoes of their past lingered in the air, intertwining with the promise of a renewed connection. Little did they know, their journey was far from over, but for now, they found solace in the simple act of being together once again.