the midnight I met him part 15

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The wolf's body begins to shift and contort, his limbs lengthening and his fur receding. His face elongates, his snout flattening into a nose and mouth. His eyes, once yellow, transform into a deep brown that seems to see right through Joonoh.

As the transformation completes, a handsome young man stands before Joonoh, his features chiseled and refined. His hair is messy and unkempt, but his eyes shine with a warmth and understanding that makes Joonoh's heart skip a beat.

"I don't think those waterworks in your eyes are gonna stop anymore, teses," the young man says, his voice low and husky. He steps closer, his eyes locked onto Joonoh's, and wraps his arms around him in a tight embrace.

Joonoh's tears intensify, his body shaking with sobs as he buries his face in his brother's chest. The young man holds him fast, his own eyes welling up with tears as he whispers soft words of comfort.

"I'm here, brother. I'm here. You're not alone."

      Joonoh's tears intensify, his body shaking with sobs as he buries his face in his brother's chest. His brother holds him fast, his own eyes welling up with tears.

"I don't think those waterworks in your eyes are gonna stop anymore, teses," his brother says, his voice low and husky, with a hint of teasing. "You're really milking this whole 'broken heart' thing, aren't you?"

Joonoh's grip on his brother tightens, his face still buried in his chest. "Shut up, tese," he mutters, his voice muffled.

His brother chuckles and holds him closer, his arms wrapped tightly around Joonoh. "I'm just kidding, little brother. I'm here for you. Always."

Joonoh's sobs slowly subside, replaced by sniffles and hiccupping breaths. His brother continues to hold him, his warmth and comfort a balm to Joonoh's battered heart.   

"Ah, I see someone's finally fulfilling their promise to cry buckets!" his brother teased, a sly grin spreading across his face.

Joonoh's face twisted in a scowl, even as tears continued to stream down his cheeks. "Belong to you a full second, tese!" he shot back, his voice cracking.

His brother chuckled and ruffled his hair. "Oh, little brother, you're so predictable. I knew you'd be a mess if things didn't go your way."

Joonoh's scowl deepened, but he couldn't help the small smile that crept onto his face. "Shut up, tese. Just support me for once."

His brother's expression turned serious, and he pulled Joonoh into a tight hug. "I'm always here for you, little brother. No matter what."

     Joonoh backs away from the hug n his brother concers." Is there something you want to share with me I'm all ears

Joonoh's eyes welled up again, and he wiped them with his sleeve. "It's just... I think I'm in love, . And it's scary."

His brother's eyes softened, and he put a hand on Joonoh's shoulder. "Who is it? Tell me."

Joonoh hesitated, unsure if he should share. But his brother's gentle tone put him at ease. "It's... someone I shouldn't be thinking about,. But I can't help how I feel."

His brother's expression turned understanding. "I see. Well, little brother, love can be complicated. But I'm here for you, no matter what."

Joonoh sniffled, feeling a lump form in his throat. "I know it's wrong, brother. But I can't help it. I feel so drawn to this person, like my heart is being pulled towards them."

His brother nodded, his eyes filled with empathy. "I know how that feels, little brother. But you need to be careful. Make sure your heart isn't leading you astray."

Joonoh nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. "Thanks, brother. Just talking to you makes me feel better."

His brother smiled and put an arm around Joonoh's shoulders. "That's what big brothers are for, little one. We'll get through this together."

    His brother grinned mischievously. "I'll make sure to announce it to the whole world: 'The great cold Joonoh has finally cry a bucket of tears!'"

Joonoh's face turned bright red as he tried to hide his tears. "Hey, stop it! You're enjoying this way too much!"

His brother chuckled. "Someone's got to document your epic meltdown, little brother! Besides, it's not every day we get to see the infamous Joonoh cry like a baby."

Joonoh's scowl deepened, but his brother's teasing only made him laugh through his tears. "Shut up, tese! You're the worst!"

His brother smiled, his eyes warm with affection. "That's what big brothers are for, little one.
   
      "Hey, Haru, what's wrong? You've been quiet since you got here," Yuna said, sitting down beside her.

Haru sighed, her eyes gazing downward. "It's just... I left Joonoh's house today. For good."

Yuna's eyes widened in surprise. "What happened? You guys were so close."

Haru's eyes welled up with tears. "We were. But things changed. And I realized I needed to move on."

Yuna put a comforting arm around Haru's shoulders. "I'm so sorry, Haru. That can't have been easy for you."

Haru shook her head, tears spilling down her cheeks. "It wasn't. But I know it was necessary. I just hope Joonoh will be okay."

As they sat there in silence, Haru's thoughts drifted back to Joonoh, wondering how he was doing and if he was coping with her departure. Little did she know, Joonoh was having a tearful reunion with his brother at that very moment.

You want to combine options A and D, which is "Something else!" Let's see...

Yuna offers Haru a comforting smile. "You're welcome to stay here with me for as long as you need, Haru. We'll figure things out together." Haru nods gratefully, feeling a sense of relief wash over her.

Just then, Yuna's phone buzzes with an incoming text. She glances at the screen and her eyes widen in surprise. "Haru, it's from Haneul! He wants to meet up with us tonight, somewhere private."

Haru's heart skips a beat. What could haneul want to discuss? And why the secrecy?

        Haru nods, curiosity getting the better of her. "Sure, I'll meet him. Maybe he has some information about Joonoh's whereabouts?" Yuna's eyes light up with understanding. "That's probably it! Haneul might know something that can help you, Haru."

The two friends head out to meet Haneul at a nearby café, chatting about everything except Joonoh and his secrets. When they arrive, Haneul is already there, sipping on a coffee. "Hey, guys! Thanks for coming. I just wanted to discuss... a school project we're working on together."

Haru raises an eyebrow, skeptical but playing along. "Oh, yeah! The project! I totally forgot about that."

       Yuna starts brainstorming ideas for the project, excited to get creative. "Oh, I know! We could do a presentation on... um, sustainable energy sources! Or maybe a documentary on... hmm, environmental conservation?" Haneul nods along, playing along with the charade. "Yeah, those are great ideas, Yuna! I was thinking we could also... uh, research some new technologies?"

Haru raises an eyebrow, still skeptical but humoring her friends. "Sure, sure... because that's exactly what we need to be focusing on right now."

As they continue to discuss the project, Haru can't help but wonder what Haneul's true motives are. Is he really interested in the project, or is there something else going on?

Just then, Yuna's phone rings. She excuses herself to answer it, leaving Haru and Haneul alone for a moment.
~To be continued ~

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