𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐒 ✗ [ʀᴇɴʜʏᴜᴄᴋ]

𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁,

Concerned about Renjun's well-being, Mark and Jisung decided to confront Donghyuck about his behavior. They caught up with him after school, their expressions serious as they broached the subject.

❝Donghyuck, we need to talk,❞ Mark said, his voice firm.

Donghyuck glanced between them, a hint of unease flickering in his eyes. ❝What's up?❞ he asked, trying to sound nonchalant.

❝We've noticed that you've been ignoring Renjun lately,❞ Jisung interjected, his tone stern. ❝He's been really hurt by it, and we want to know why.❞

Donghyuck's facade faltered, a flicker of guilt crossing his features before he quickly masked it with a forced smile. ❝I've just been busy,❞ he replied evasively. ❝You know how it is.❞

But Mark and Jisung weren't convinced. They had known Donghyuck long enough to see through his deflections.

❝That's not good enough, Donghyuck,❞ Mark said firmly. ❝Renjun doesn't deserve to be treated like this. If there's something going on, you need to talk to him about it.❞

Donghyuck shifted uncomfortably under their scrutiny, his facade crumbling as the weight of their words sank in. ❝It's complicated,❞ he admitted finally, his voice barely above a whisper.

Mark and Jisung exchanged a knowing glance, understanding dawning on their faces. They had suspected that there was more to the story, and now it seemed they were finally getting to the bottom of it.

❝Whatever it is, you need to sort it out,❞ Jisung said firmly, his gaze unwavering. ❝Renjun deserves an explanation, at the very least.❞

With that, Mark and Jisung left Donghyuck to wrestle with his conscience, their words echoing in his mind long after they were gone. And as he grappled with the weight of his actions, Donghyuck knew that he couldn't keep running from the truth forever. It was time to face the consequences of his choices, no matter how difficult they may be.