𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑰𝑨 || 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐧

09

A new morning.

But, same old routine for Sunghoon. University, work at cafe, delivery, and then convenience store. He sighs as he thinks of the long day ahead of him.

Jake never visited again after that day, it's been a month and a half.they spoke at university but it wasn't the same.

He got a text seconds later.

[unknown]

unknown:
you better keep 3 million ready
and don't try to hide
we are searching for you kid.
Just pay up and we won't hurt you

From a young age, Sunghoon dreamed of one thing—to be rich.

Day and night, he poured over books and articles, studying the habits of successful entrepreneurs and envisioning a life of abundance, but as he grew older he realised it wasn't as easy as he thought it would be, especially with him being a dirt poor orphan.

Leina helped him financially during his schooling but in his highschool Sunghoon decided to do it himself and started working part time.

Now, after seeing Jake's relation with his father when he last came to his house, he felt bad for thinking that rich people were more happier. but he didn't think he was wrong, Jake dosen't have debts to pay unlike him who had to take a personal loan and now he's scared for life.

Those Loan sharks didn't come to him since two months now.Sunghoon borrowed 2 Million won but already paid 7million to them which was more than double of what he borrowed, they still tell him he has more 3Million to pay.if they find me, they'll beat me up.

Now why did he take a personal loan? well, the bank refused because he had nothing and he was a orphan, and he needed money to rent a place or he would be homeless sleeping on streets, not like he didn't but he couldn't anymore. what now?

He locked his door and walked to university, thinking about taking up more part time jobs, before those bastards find their way to him.

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Jay banged his fist on the table in an attempt to calm his anger "why the hell did Jake get scolded for again?" 

Heeseung sighed."He didn't tell, he was just crying on the phone."

"what the hell is wrong with that man? he has a problem with everything." Jay spat.

"I know right, let's just try to comfort him today.I'm sure he has a lot more tears to let out." Heeseung says in a slow concerned tone.

Jay nods his head and opens his phone.

[Jake 🐶]

@Jay_Park:
We are in the morning class
I have your fav milkshake too
make sure you come k?

@JaeyunSim_:
I'm almost there
thanks in advance
I needed it today

@Jay_Park:
I know 

Jay puts his pnone back and just then Sunghoon walks in.

"Hey Sunghoon, Good morning!" Heeseung says, but the younger just walks past beside him.

Heeseung looks at Jay confused."did he not hear me?" Jay gives him a 'I don't know' look and turns back to see the guy resting his head between his arms on the desk.

Jake runs in panting."my milkshake." He extends his hand to Jay.

Jay scoffs playfully and hands him the pack of milkshake."thanks" Jake says as he starts sipping it but he didn't smile once.

Jay sighed and patted Jake's back slowly."what did he say?" He calmly asked.

Jake puts the milkshake down."that I'm a disgrace." He smiles. "am I?" He asks.

Jay clicks his tounge in dissaproval."your dad is shitty." He says. Jake smiles but it didn't reach his eyes.

"don't believe me? ask anyone out there!" Jay points to the whole class.

Jake sighes deeply."I want to be happy now really, but to think that I'll never escape from this life, it's like I'm waiting for something that isn't gonna happen." 

Heeseung pulls him in a side hug, since they were in class."you'll be happy Jake, for sure.I know it."

"me too" Jay says smiling and the other two smile looking at him as well.

Jay turned back once more."pretty boy looks upset too." he says and Jake turns his head back.what's wrong with him?

Jake won't lie, he did avoid Sunghoon a little since that day, just a little but he still did and now he has no idea why the younger looks so upset.

Meanwhile Sunghoon was comletely zoned out thinking of ways to get money. It wasn't something that could be taken lightly, those people were dangerous and Sunghoon didn't want to get harrased again. what the hell should I do?! should I ask Ni-ki for help? no that's too much.

He got a idea then, there is this pendent that Leina said was with him when his mom bought him to orphanage, Sunghoon remembers her telling that the pendent was expensive.

should I sell it? yes.not like there's another option. He smiles sighing in relief, finally finding a way out.

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Jungwon looks at the other two concerned that they might say something that hurt them. it's been a month since Ni-ki and Sunoo made it official and they are already fighting everytime they speak.

"I'm tired of feeling like I'm walking on eggshells around you." Sunoo massages his temples sitting down on the chair.They were in a empty art classroom now in Lunch break.

"And I'm tired of feeling like I have to tiptoe around your fragile ego. Maybe if you weren't so quick to take offense, we could actually communicate like adults." Ni-ki says raising his voice a little which caught Sunoo offguard.

 Sunoo stands up and walks near Ni-ki"You never take my feelings into consideration. It's always about what you want."

"Oh, and I suppose your feelings are the only ones that matter? Maybe if you stopped being so selfish, we wouldn't fight like this." Ni-ki says and Sunoos fists clutch in anger.

Jungwon decided to step in now that it was getting out of control. "Guys, please just calm down and talk in peace." he says only to get a glare from Sunoo.

"Stop meddling in this, it's all because of your stupid crush on my boyfriend!" Sunoo yells causing Jungwon to widen his eyes in fear. how did he know?

Ni-ki looks at the now shocked Jungwon and then turns to Sunoo. "don't fucking yell at him, talk to me Sunoo! keep Jungwon out of this." Ni-ki says trying to keep his anger at bay.

"are you siding him now for real Ni-ki?! He has a fucking crush on you don't you understand?!"Sunoo raises his voice.

Ni-ki runs a hand through his hair and sighs. "not like he ever meddled in our relationship Sunoo, I don't understand why you're so angry about it." He says in a calm tone.

"it makes me insecure! why don't you understand, I don't hate Won, I would never but it makes me scared Ni-ki, I swear I'm scared if things go wrong." Sunoo says and bursts into tears due to frustration.

Ni-ki sighs again and hugs his boyfriend."don't be insecure Sun, I love you and you know it well, please don't be insecure of Wonnie, he's our best friend.I'm sorry for yelling at you." He says ruffling Sunoo's hair.

Jungwon looks at Sunoo and Ni-ki for one last time before walking out.I can't do this anymore.

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A/N: The pendent Sunghoon is talking about selling is actually a Locket Pendent, I hope he  dosen't do something dumb before seeing within it. 🤦‍♀️

Is Jungcat already giving up on his love? 😔