𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 [JoongDunk]

ᴄʜ-17 ᴜɴᴄᴏᴍꜰᴏʀᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ᴇɴᴄᴏᴜɴᴛᴇʀꜱ

As Joong entered the florist shop, he noticed Dunk serving a man at the counter. The atmosphere felt tense, and Joong's curiosity was piqued as he approached.

Dunk's forced smile didn't escape Joong's notice as he greeted them.

Dunk: "Hello, how can I help you?"

The man's presence seemed to cast a shadow over the shop, his eyes lingering on Dunk with an intensity that made Joong uneasy.

Man: "Hey, Dunk. Been a while, hasn't it?"

Dunk's response was curt, his discomfort evident in his terse tone.

Dunk: "Yeah, it has."

Joong observed the exchange from a distance, sensing the underlying tension between them.

Man: "I've been thinking about us, Dunk. About what we had."

Dunk's expression tightened slightly, a flicker of discomfort crossing his features.

Dunk: "Look, that's all in the past. I've moved on."

The man's gaze hardened, his tone growing more insistent.

Man: "Come on, Dunk. You can't tell me you don't still feel something between us. We had something special, remember?"

Dunk's jaw clenched, his resolve faltering under the man's persistent gaze.

Dunk: "Things are different now. I'm happy where I am."

Joong couldn't help but feel a surge of protectiveness towards Dunk as he watched the exchange unfold. He stepped closer, ready to intervene if things escalated further.

Joong: "Everything okay here, Dunk?"

Dunk shot Joong a grateful glance, appreciating the support.

Dunk: "Yeah, Joong. Everything's fine."

As the conversation continued, Joong couldn't shake off the feeling of jealousy that gnawed at him. He watched as Liam spoke to Dunk, his words carrying a weight that made Joong uneasy.

Man: "You've got quite the setup here, Dunk. Seems like you're doing well for yourself."

Dunk: "Thanks, Liam. I've been keeping busy."

Joong's grip on his coffee cup tightened as he listened to Liam's smooth words, his jealousy bubbling to the surface.

Joong: "Dunk, I didn't know you had visitors."

Dunk glanced at Joong, his eyes silently pleading for him to stay.

Dunk: "No, Joong. Liam was just leaving."

As Liam finally left the shop, Dunk let out a heavy sigh, his shoulders slumping with exhaustion. Joong approached him cautiously, offering a supportive presence in the midst of his turmoil.

Joong: "Hey, Dunk. Who was that guy?"

Dunk's expression darkened slightly, a shadow of discomfort crossing his features.

Dunk: "That was... my ex."

Joong's heart sank at Dunk's brief explanation. A surge of anger bubbled within him, directed both at Liam and himself.

Joong: "Damn it, Dunk. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Dunk's eyes widened in surprise at Joong's outburst, his hand reaching out in a gesture of concern.

Dunk: "Joong, it's not a big deal."

But Joong couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal that gnawed at him. He paced back and forth, his mind racing with thoughts of what could have been if Liam hadn't come back into Dunk's life.

Joong: "I should have pounced on that guy the moment I saw him. He's the reason I can't be with you."

Dunk's expression softened with understanding, his hand gently resting on Joong's shoulder.

Dunk: "Joong, it's not about him. It's about us. And right now, we're just friends."

Joong's anger simmered beneath the surface, but Dunk's words gave him pause. He knew Dunk was right, but the lingering presence of Liam loomed over them like a dark cloud, threatening to overshadow their fragile connection.

As they returned to their tasks, the tension of the encounter slowly began to fade, replaced by a sense of camaraderie and understanding. Little did Joong know, this encounter would mark the beginning of a journey that would test their friendship and push them to confront the ghosts of their pasts in ways they never imagined possible.