|| 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐄𝐑 || HeeJake ||

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The long night

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Author note: This chapter includes sexual type of talking and is quite long.

"Jake," Jungwon started hesitantly, his voice barely above a whisper. "I need to tell you something."

Jake turned to him, concern etched on his face. "What is it, Jungwon? You know you can tell me anything."

Jungwon took a deep breath, his hands trembling slightly. "It's about Jay. I... I think I'm in love with him."

Jake's eyes widened in shock, and he sat up straighter. "Jay? Our Jay? Are you serious, Jungwon?"

Jungwon nodded, his eyes downcast. "Yes. I've been feeling this way for a while now, but I didn't know how to tell you. I know it sounds crazy."

Jake's protective instincts kicked in immediately. "Are you out of your mind, Jungwon? Jay? Do you even know what you're getting yourself into? This is serious!"

Jungwon flinched at Jake's raised voice, his eyes welling up with tears. "I... I know it's complicated, but I can't help how I feel. I'm scared, Jake."

Seeing the tears in his friend's eyes, Jake's anger softened into concern. He reached out and placed a comforting hand on Jungwon's shoulder. "Hey, I'm sorry for yelling. I just worry about you. This is a big deal."

Jungwon wiped his eyes, trying to hold back the sobs that threatened to break free. "I know. It's just so hard to keep it all inside. I feel so alone."

Jake pulled him into a hug, feeling Jungwon's body tremble against his. "You're not alone, Jungwon. I'm here for you, always. We'll figure this out together, okay?"

Jungwon finally let the tears flow, sobbing quietly into Jake's shoulder. "Thank you, Jake. I don't know what I'd do without you."

They stayed like that for a while, the room filled with the sound of Jungwon's soft cries. Jake gently rubbed his back, whispering reassurances. "It's going to be okay. We'll take it one step at a time. You don't have to face this alone."

Jungwon eventually pulled back, his eyes red and puffy but filled with gratitude. "Thanks, Jake. I feel a bit better now."

Jake smiled warmly. "Anytime, Jungwon. We'll get through this together. Just remember, I'm always here for you, no matter what."

Jungwon sniffled, taking a deep breath as he tried to compose himself. "It's just... Jay has this way of making me feel things I've never felt before. Even when he's being a jerk, I can't help but be drawn to him."

Jake frowned, trying to understand. "But Jay can be so cruel. Why would you want to be with someone who treats you like that?"

"I don't know," Jungwon admitted. "There's something about him that I can't explain. It's like, beneath all that, there's a part of him that cares. I see glimpses of it, and it gives me hope."