Beyond the Screen

Unseen Motives and Heartache

The day after the intense kiss scene, the atmosphere on set was charged with tension and unspoken emotions. P'Love, however, had her own plans to regain Ohm's attention and eliminate Nanon as a rival. She approached the director and proposed a crew dinner to celebrate the successful shoot, subtly ensuring that Ohm and Nanon would be invited.

"Hey, guys," P'Love called out as the day wrapped up. "Let's all go out for dinner tonight. We deserve a little celebration."

Ohm, still feeling the lingering effects of his confusion over his feelings for Nanon, readily agreed. Nanon, on the other hand, was reluctant but didn't want to appear rude, so he nodded along.

As they settled into the restaurant, P'Love strategically positioned herself next to Ohm. Throughout the meal, she kept finding excuses to touch him—brushing his arm, placing a hand on his shoulder, and laughing a bit too loudly at his jokes. Nanon noticed every touch, each one like a dagger to his heart. He tried to laugh it off, forcing smiles and jokes, but inside, he was struggling.

Ohm, meanwhile, was drinking more than usual. The alcohol blurred his thoughts, making it harder for him to sort through the tangled emotions he felt. P'Love's attentions were flattering, but his mind kept drifting back to Nanon and the kiss they had shared.

As the night wore on, Ohm excused himself to the washroom, needing a moment to clear his head. Nanon watched him go, his heart heavy with unspoken words. Moments later, P'Love followed, a predatory glint in her eye.

Nanon tried to focus on the conversation at the table, but his mind was elsewhere. The feeling of unease grew stronger until he couldn't sit still any longer. He excused himself and made his way to the washroom, intending to check on Ohm.

What he saw when he pushed open the door stopped him in his tracks. Ohm and P'Love were locked in a kiss, P'Love's hands tangled in Ohm's hair. The sight was a punch to Nanon's gut. He couldn't breathe, couldn't think. He turned and fled the restaurant, tears stinging his eyes.

Ohm, barely processing what was happening, pulled away from P'Love when he heard the door slam. He saw Nanon's retreating figure and realized what had happened. Pushing past a startled P'Love, he stumbled out of the restaurant, determined to find Nanon.

"Nanon, wait!" Ohm called, his voice slurred but urgent. He finally caught up to Nanon, who was standing on the sidewalk, his back to Ohm. "What's wrong? Why are you so upset?"

Nanon wiped at his eyes, forcing a smile as he turned to face Ohm. "It's nothing, Ohm. Just... I'm stupid, that's all."

Ohm's heart ached at the sight of Nanon's forced smile. "No, you're not. Tell me what's going on."

Nanon shook his head, his emotions too raw to articulate. "It's just... Seeing you with P'Love. It hurt. I know it's none of my business, but it hurt."

Ohm felt a pang of guilt and something deeper, something that he hadn't fully acknowledged until now. "Nanon, I'm sorry. I didn't... I didn't mean for that to happen. I was just drunk, and—"

Nanon interrupted him, his voice soft but firm. "It's okay, Ohm. You don't owe me anything. I just need to sort out my own feelings."

Ohm stepped closer, his heart pounding. "But I do owe you an explanation. That kiss, the one we had on set... it meant something to me. And I think... I think I have feelings for you, Nanon. Real feelings."

Nanon's eyes widened, his breath catching in his throat. "Ohm, I—"

Before he could finish, P'Love appeared at the door of the restaurant, her eyes narrowed with anger and confusion. "Ohm, what are you doing out here?"

Ohm turned to face her, his expression resolute. "P'Love, I think we need to talk. But not now. Right now, I need to be with Nanon."

P'Love's face twisted with frustration, but she didn't argue. She watched as Ohm turned back to Nanon, his eyes filled with determination and something else—something that made Nanon's heart skip a beat.

As they walked away from the restaurant together, Nanon felt a glimmer of hope amidst the confusion and pain. Ohm's words echoed in his mind, giving him the strength to face whatever came next. For the first time, they were both ready to confront their true feelings, no matter how complicated it might be.