𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑰𝑨 || 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐧

15

Sunoo paced back and forth outside Ni-ki's house, his mind a whirlwind of worry and frustration. Ni-ki had been distant lately, and Sunoo's calls and messages had gone unanswered for most of the day, excepet one text from Ni-ki saying he cannot hangout today. is something wrong? 

Unable to bear the anxiety any longer, he decided to visit Ni-ki's home to see if everything was alright.

When Ni-ki's mother opened the door, she greeted Sunoo with a warm smile. "Oh, Sunoo, it's good to see you. Ni-ki isn't here right now. He went to Sunghoon's place."

Sunoo's heart sank a little. "Do you know when he'll be back?"

"Not exactly," she replied kindly. "But it's almost dinner time. Why don't you stay and have dinner with us? He should be back soon."

Sunoo hesitated but eventually nodded. "Okay, thank you."

As he waited, Sunoo's mind raced with various thoughts. He wondered why Ni-ki hadn't told him about going to meet his hyung. Had something happened between them? He couldn't shake the uneasy feeling gnawing at him.

Just as Ni-ki's mother began setting the table, the front door opened, and in walked Ni-ki with Jungwon. 

Sunoo's eyes widened in surprise and confusion. His worry turned to anger when he saw Jungwon laughing and chatting with Ni-ki as if nothing was wrong.

"Sunoo!" Ni-ki exclaimed, his face growing pale. "What are you doing here?"

He hadn't thought that Sunoo would be here and invited Jungwon for dinner. fuck, I messed this up.

Before Sunoo could respond, his emotions got the better of him. He strode up to Jungwon and, without thinking, slapped him across the face. The sound of the slap echoed through the room, leaving everyone in stunned silence.

"Sunoo, what the hell?!" Ni-ki shouted, rushing to Jungwon's side. "What's wrong with you?"

Jungwon, holding his cheek, looked at Sunoo with a mix of shock and hurt. "What was that for, Sunoo?"

"How could you?!" Sunoo's voice shook with anger and betrayal. "I've been worried sick about Ni-ki, and I find out he's been with you all day? Why didn't you tell me, Ni-ki?"

Ni-ki's face flushed with frustration. "Sunoo, calm down. I went to meet Snghoon hyung and walked into won, that's it!".

Sunoo shook his head, tears welling up in his eyes. "You don't get it, Ni-ki. You've been so distant lately. I've been worried about you, and you didn't even think to let me know where you were."

"I didn't realize I had to report every single thing I do!" Ni-ki yelled, silencing him.

"Report to me?" Sunoo echoed bitterly. "wow. . . .and I thought we were meant to tell each other everything. . . .you just shut me out."

Ni-ki looked helplessly at his mother, who stood frozen, unsure of how to intervene. "Sunoo, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to shut you out."

Sunoo's shoulders slumped, the anger giving way to exhaustion and sadness. "I just. . . .I thought we were supposed to be there for each other."

"We are," Ni-ki insisted, stepping closer. "I made a mistake." 

But Sunoo couldn't take any more. He backed away, shaking his head. "I need some time to think."

With that, he turned and left the house, the door closing behind him with a finality that echoed in the silent room. Ni-ki stood there, feeling the weight of his actions and the pain he had caused.