Beyond The Surface | SUNSUN

Shadows of doubt

Later that night, the dormitory was shrouded in a deep, tranquil silence. The stillness of the night seemed to stretch endlessly, amplifying Sunghoon's thoughts as he lay in bed, unable to shake off the emotional turbulence from the day. The muffled sounds of the city outside and the occasional creaks of the building were the only disturbances in the otherwise serene environment.

Sunghoon's mind was a storm of confusion and hurt. The argument with Sunoo and the unsettling discovery of Jake's paper bag had left him feeling unmoored. Just as he was beginning to succumb to exhaustion, he heard a faint noise from the hallway-a door opening and closing quietly. His curiosity was immediately aroused, and he slid out of bed, his heart beating faster with each step towards his door.

He carefully peeked through the crack, trying to remain unobtrusive. His breath caught in his throat as he saw Jake walking down the hallway, holding the same distinctive paper bag that Sunghoon had seen earlier in Jake's room. The sight of the bag in Jake's hand was like a jolt of electricity to Sunghoon. What could Jake possibly need with that bag at this hour?

Jake approached Sunoo's door, which was slightly ajar, and slipped inside, closing it quietly behind him. Sunghoon's heart raced. The sight of Jake entering Sunoo's room with the paper bag stirred a whirlwind of emotions within him. A sense of dread washed over him as he wondered what was happening behind that door. Was there something more between Jake and Sunoo? The thought made his chest tighten with a mix of jealousy, confusion, and hurt.

Determined to confront the issue, Sunghoon knew he had to get to the bottom of things. His straightforward nature compelled him to address the situation head-on. If Jake and Sunoo were involved in something that was causing the rift between him and Sunoo, he needed to understand it. With a deep breath, he resolved to knock on Sunoo's door and find out what was going on.

Sunghoon approached the door to Sunoo's room, trying to steady his nerves. He knocked softly, hoping to avoid startling anyone inside. "Sunoo?" he called out, his voice barely more than a whisper. When there was no response, he waited for a few moments, his anxiety growing with each passing second. The silence was heavy and unsettling.

After another moment of hesitation, Sunghoon gently pushed the door open. The dim light from a bedside lamp cast soft, warm shadows around the room. Sunghoon's eyes were drawn to the large mirror positioned prominently near the center of the room. What he saw next made him freeze in shock.

Sunoo stood in front of the mirror, clad in nothing but a thong. It was a new one, different from the one Sunghoon had seen earlier. The sight was both intimate and startling. Sunoo's bare skin and the delicate garment contrasted sharply with the dim lighting, creating a scene that felt both private and exposed.

Jake was behind Sunoo, his arms wrapped around him in a gentle embrace. Jake's lips were pressed against Sunoo's neck, planting tender kisses that spoke of a deep affection and intimacy. The sight was more than Sunghoon had anticipated, and it struck him with a profound sense of betrayal. The closeness between Jake and Sunoo, coupled with the intimate attire, made his heart ache with a mix of jealousy and sadness.

Sunghoon's mind raced, struggling to process the unexpected and painful scene before him. He felt a surge of emotions-confusion, hurt, and a deep sense of loss. The image of Jake and Sunoo together was more than he could handle, and the emotional weight of the moment became almost too much to bear.

Unable to stay, Sunghoon quickly and quietly retreated from the room. He closed the door gently, his hands trembling slightly. As he walked back to his own room, he tried to calm his racing heart and steady his breath. The sight of Jake and Sunoo together felt like a cruel twist of fate, and Sunghoon struggled to make sense of what he had witnessed.

Once back in his room, Sunghoon lay down on his bed, trying to convince himself that it had all been a bad dream. He shut his eyes tightly, hoping that sleep might provide some escape from the emotional turmoil that had overtaken him. Despite his efforts to push the painful images from his mind, the scene replayed in his thoughts, each replaying intensifying the ache in his chest.

The quiet of the night seemed to mock his attempts at peace, with every minute stretching into an eternity. Sunghoon's thoughts spiraled, each one more distressing than the last. The once- familiar comfort of his room now felt like a cage, trapping him with his own thoughts and fears. He tried to focus on anything but the disturbing image of Jake's embrace with Sunoo, but it lingered persistently in his mind.

As the first light of dawn began to filter through his window, Sunghoon felt both exhausted and emotionally drained. The night had been a long ordeal, and the sight he had witnessed only deepened his sense of confusion and hurt. He resolved that, despite the uncertainty and emotional pain, he needed to address the situation directly. The road ahead was fraught with challenges, but he knew that confronting his feelings and seeking clarity was the only way to find some semblance of resolution.

With the morning light casting its gentle glow over his room, Sunghoon prepared himself for the difficult conversations and decisions that lay ahead. The path to understanding and healing seemed daunting, but he was determined to face it head-on, hoping that the dawn would bring not only a new day but also a chance to confront the complex emotions and relationships that had become so entangled.