Born to Hate

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Pond dropped Joong a text, knowing Dunk would be with him before driving off to his apartment. Phuwin, guided by Pond, was brought into his house and he immediately went to his couch, hugging the unfamiliar yet familiar scented pillows. Pond looked at the pitiful male and went immediately for a hug. "I'll be with you forever, Win." Pond whispers into Phuwin's ears. Phuwin cried away the last amount of tears he had left and hugged Pond tighter, needing the male's attention and warmth. "I'll be your home, shelter, haven from now on." Pond comforts Phuwin, trying to assure the man that he has his back fully. "I love you so much, Pond." Phuwin mumbles. Pond smiles, caressing the red cheeks of Phuwin. "Stay here for awhile, I'll get something for you." Pond said, kissing Phuwin sweetly and leaving to find his first aid. As he was reaching out for the box, small arms wrapped around his torso and the warm feeling of his only rest against his back. Pond smiles, pouring a glass of water conveniently and turning to see the other. "Drink some water first." Pond gently passed the glass of water and Phuwin complies, drinking ever last bit of it. Pond then carries Phuwin up to his counter, finding the needed items to help with the recovery of Phuwin's injury. Phuwin just allowed Pond to do everything, finding it comforting and the perfect therapy he needed from his haunting memories. Pond kissed the plastered area and looked at Phuwin with a bright grin. "You're all set, let's watch something while I order pizza for brunch." Pond suggested. Phuwin smiles, nodding his head as he hugs Pond with his arms wrapped around his neck. Pond chuckles, carrying them towards the couch and playing some bright and cute movie. Phuwin rested comfortable against his neck and shoulders, laughing along with the movie. Everything was so calm and peaceful.

Dunk opened his eyes but the burning sensation from his head caused him to turn to the side and closed his eyes once more. "Here, hangover medication and water." Dunk turned to the cool and gently tone of Joong who seemed to be waiting for him to wake up. "Oh...Thanks." Dunk tried his best to get up, taking the medication and gulping down the water. "By the way...Do you remember-" Joong's phone buzzed loudly, indicating a message. Joong groans, looking at the notification and frowned quite immediately. "Shia, Phuwin just got into a fight with his parents and Pond messaged to inform you about it." Joong read the message out and Dunk frowns, snatching the phone out of Joong's palm. "What are we waiting for? I need check on him!" Dunk worriedly got up, ignoring the pain on his head and deciding to rush out. Joong slowed him down and asked him to calm down. "Pond is with Phuwin. It's fine..." Joong tried to assure Dunk who panics. "But Phuwin..." "I'm pretty sure he feels comfortable with Pond right now..." Joong smiles. Dunk sighs, sitting down by the dinning table. "It's just...that Phuwin really loves his family but if he loves Pond too.." Dunk was thinking of the pain Phuwin must be going through. "Hey, Phuwin is a grown man and he knows what he should prioritise." Joong rubs Dunk on his palms. Dunk looked at Joong and smiled, unable to understand how sweet and caring this man is. He winced a little, thinking of the chances of this man to love him back. He looks away and nods. "I trust you, Joong."