A shoulder to lean on ( Joongdunk)

Part -01

"Dunk, stop here... please, bro... you're already so drunk. Just stop for God's sake."

Lengso's pleading fell on deaf ears as Dunk let out a bitter laugh. Today, he didn't care. He didn't want tomorrow to arrive. But he knew that, come morning, he'd greet everyone with that same fake smile. They'd all say, "Dunk, your smile is so beautiful," but none of them knew the truth.

"Wow, your life is so perfect, Dunk... just drink, buddy, enjoy... dance." Lengso sighed at Dunk's slurred words. Dunk was his best friend, and seeing him like this broke his heart. He wanted nothing more than to see Dunk happy, but tonight he was at a loss. After a moment of contemplation, he pulled out his phone and dialed Earth's number.

"Hello, P' Earth? It's Lengso. Dunk is really wasted... he's talking nonsense. Can you come to York's bar and take him home? I can't handle him alone anymore."

Hearing the urgency in Lengso's voice, Earth rushed to the bar. He knew all too well how difficult it was to handle Dunk when he was drunk.

"Where's Dunk?" Earth asked, breathless, as he met Lengso outside the bar. Lengso led him to their table, where Dunk sat, a picture of devastation. Earth's heart clenched at the sight. Since losing their parents, he had dedicated himself to Dunk's happiness. Dunk was all he had left, the only person in the world he cared about.

"Dunk, please stand up properly, brother. Stay still, please," Earth coaxed gently as he and Lengso helped Dunk to the car. The sight of his brother in such a state made Earth feel helpless. He would do anything to see Dunk happy again. Tears welled in his eyes at the thought of Dunk's pain.

After securing Dunk in the back seat, Earth turned to Lengso. "Leng, get in the car. I'll drop you home."

"No need, P. I have my bike. Just get Dunk home safely. Take care of him," Lengso replied, concern etched on his face.

Earth nodded, appreciating Lengso's understanding, and got into the car. As he drove through the quiet streets, he glanced at Dunk, passed out in the back seat. A memory flashed in his mind of a time when Dunk was the happiest person he knew, before life had dealt them such harsh blows....