Shadows of desire : SVT✅

(42) Like Him

Just then, the door swung open. “What are you both doing?” The voice cut through the tense moment, pulling them back to reality.

Jun quickly pulled away, looking at the door as Joshua stepped inside. His eyes immediately went to Jun, then to the first aid kit Yuri was holding.

"I just came to help him," Yuri explained, holding up the first aid kit.

Joshua's gaze lingered on Jun a bit too long before he nodded, his jaw tightening slightly. "You can go now. I’ll take it from here. There's no need for you to do all this."

Yuri hesitated, sensing the tension in the room. "Alright then. I'll leave it to you," she said softly, offering Jun a awkward smile before turning to leave.

The door clicked shut behind her, and Joshua wasted no time, stepping closer to Jun. His movements were sharp, almost brisk, as he grabbed the first aid kit. "You really should be more careful," Joshua muttered, his voice carrying a slight edge as he began cleaning the wound on his lips.

Jun winced, more at Joshua's tone than the sting of the antiseptic. "It's just a small cut," he said, trying to ease the situation.

Joshua's eyes flicked up to meet Jun's, and for a brief moment, they held each other's gaze. "Yuri's pretty quick to come running to help you, huh?" Joshua remarked, his voice casual, but the undercurrent of jealousy was unmistakable.

Jun Smirked, sensing the jealousy by the comment. He couldn’t resist the urge to stir the pot a little. "Yeah, she's quite a help. If you hadn't interrupted us, she probably would have helped me even more."

Joshua's hand froze for a split second as he finished securing the bandage. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked up at Jun, clearly not amused. "Is that so?" he asked, his voice dropping to a low, dangerous tone.

Jun leaned back, his smirk widening. "Yeah, she’s got a real gentle touch you know. It was... Quite tempting."

Joshua clenched his jaw, trying to keep his cool, but the jealousy was evident in the way his grip on the first aid kit tightened. "Well, it's a good thing I came in when I did, then," he replied, his voice barely masking the irritation.

"Is it?" Jun teased, enjoying the rare sight of Joshua rattled. "You seemed pretty eager to take over. Afraid someone might steal your spot?"

Joshua straightened up, his eyes locked on Jun's. "No one’s stealing anything," he said firmly, his jealousy now clear in the tension between them. "Especially not from me".

Jun’s smirk hardened into a knowing smile. "I know, Joshua. I just like seeing how far you’ll go to prove it."

Joshua’s eyes narrowed, the frustration clear on his face. Without another word, he grabbed the first aid kit and stormed out of Jun’s room, slamming the door behind him. The sound echoed down the hallway as he made his way to his own room, his anger simmering just beneath the surface.

Once inside, Joshua could no longer contain his frustration. He hurled the first aid kit across the room, watching as it crashed into the wall, scattering its contents. The sharp clatter filled the silence, but it did little to ease the tension in his chest.

He ran a hand through his hair, pacing the room as he tried to calm down. The image of Jun’s smirk, the teasing words, and the thought of Yuri being so close to Jun gnawed at him. It wasn’t just the jealousy; it was the way Jun seemed to enjoy pushing his buttons, testing his limits.