Chen helped Dunk into the house after taking a taxi as quickly as possible to return. He looked very tired. The shirt was already torn, and on his body was Joong's thin jacket.
It's also fortunate that Joong went out today wearing an extra shirt.
Chen let him sit on the bed, while he hurriedly got him water, got him a towel, and did everything to make him feel better.
But he didn't touch them at all, his lifeless eyes looking forward.
If he hadn't appeared today, perhaps he had really been raped.
"Dunk, are you okay?"
He looked at him. Isn't it normal that Joong always calls him 'brother', but now he calls him by his full name.
Well, he wasn't in the mood to care about those things either.
"Let's take a shower?"
Chen wanted to wash away those filth and return someone who belongs only to him. With his personality, he could completely force him into the bathroom, pour water from head to toe, forcing him to clean his body. But he didn't want to do that, when he was in a state like this.
He doesn't want to hurt dunk anymore.
"Can you take a shower?"
He didn't know how soft his voice was right now. Dunk shook his head slightly, not opening his mouth. Then he leaned back on the bed and slowly closed his face.
Looking at his tired, dull eyes, Chen didn't want to ask anything more. He sighed and covered him with a blanket after adjusting the air conditioner temperature. He gently patted Dunk's head, then stood up to leave the room, giving Dunk his own space to rest, but his arm was held tightly.
Chen looked at the hands holding him tightly, then looked back at its owner. Dunk's voice spoke softly.
"Don't go, is it okay to stay?"
He hesitated, really not wanting to stay because he was afraid he would disturb his sleep, especially after what had just happened.
"Please stay with me..."
He could swear that he had never once heard Dunk so weak since he met him. His choking and humiliation made his heart ache.
"Joong..."
His whole body stiffened when he heard that name. Then he must have laughed at himself inside.
Dunk is thinking of him as Joong, that's why he's letting down his guard like that, right? How could he suddenly forget?
If we talk about the person Dunk hates the most in this world, that person must be me right Chen ?
Chen lifted the blanket, lay down next to him, wrapped his arms around him and hugged him.
"Go to sleep, I'll stay here with you."
(Then he will probably become Joong in his heart, to be able to stay by his side and take care of him properly.)
Even though it made him a little uncomfortable.
But his feelings are not as important as Dunk's. As long as you feel happy, that's fine.
Dunk buried his face in his chest, feeling his beating heart. In these strong arms, he felt so warm and safe. Even if the world outside collapses, as long as he has this person, he will feel secure.
His breathing gradually became stable. Drowsiness came, causing him to slowly fall asleep.
Chen kissed him lightly on the forehead, then turned off the light. The whole room was plunged into darkness.
This night is also very long.
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The next morning, when the sun had not yet risen, there was a loud ringing sound outside the door. Chen squinted his eyes and sat up. Who was it that was bothering him so early? He gently removed Dunk's arm from around his waist, trying not to wake him up. Then he left the bedroom, walked towards the door and opened it.
"Where is Dunk? How is he?"
Behind the door is Pond's worried face. He was still holding the suitcase in his hand, it seemed like he must have immediately arrived here after returning from the airport.
"He's sleeping. Lower the sound, don't let him wake up."
Pond breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid something bad would happen to him. But it seems everything is in order.
"You should tell your friend to petition the bar owner to change the rules, that way of respecting privacy is very dangerous and perverted. Even though I'm still very thankful that no one stopped me when I smashed those scum's heads."
Pond heard the cold voice of the other person and immediately understood in his heart what had happened and was happening.
"You're not Joong."
Anyway, he was very curious about how Joong got Dunk out of that terrible place, when X's privacy laws were so perverted. When his friend texted him that Dunk was taken to a private room by a group of people, he was very worried.
But if the other person is Chen, then everything becomes understandable.
"Thanks for recognizing me, but that wasn't necessary." Chen curled his lips slightly. "If nothing else happens, you can leave and come back another time, don't bother him....let him rest."
Chen's blunt way of dismissing customers made Pond choke. He snorted lightly, knowing that Chen still hadn't lost his grudge against him.
And he also has no duty to be close to this person.
"You know you should give Joong his body back, right?" Pond said, crossing his arms over his chest.
Chen laughed, his tone extremely disdainful.
"Do you think a weak guy like him is worthy enough to stay by side to protect Dunk's safety? If it were you, would you agree, when you have to choose between me and him?"
"But Dunk loves Joong, not you.."
"That will be my own business." Chen interrupted Pond. He raised his hand and closed the door. "I told you, don't exceed the friend limit."
He looked at the clock, it was almost time for breakfast. Chen walked into the kitchen, intending to make something so he could eat before going to school. But he didn't have cooking talent like Joong. He was completely clueless about how to use the items in front of him. He sighed in frustration, opened his phone to order food from outside.
When he returned to his bedroom, Dunk had woken up. He walked up to him, reaching out to gently stroke his tangled hair.
"How do you feel? Go clean yourself up and have some breakfast. If that doesn't work, you can skip class today."
Seeing that he didn't respond, Chen was a bit confused. He called out.
"Dunk?"
"Joong." Chen was a bit startled. He still couldn't get used to this name.
Dunk looked at him, his eyes like a calm lake without any ripples. He leisurely opened his mouth.
"Let's go on a date."
The space is quiet, the hum of the air conditioner is probably the only sound that can be heard.
"Okay." A moment later, Chen replied, with all the gentleness he had. "We're going on a date."
It's Dunk Natachai dating Joong Archen, not him
