Little White Lies🤍

Secrets

Flashback : the night of the attack

Joong's memories from that fateful night still haunted him. He had been at a party, celebrating his birthday, when Jule had appeared out of nowhere. She had been flirting with him all night, but Joong had rebuffed her advances.

Underrated, Jule had manipulated him, getting him drunk and attempting to assault him. Pond had saved him, but in the ensuring struggle, Joong had inadvertently come between Pond and Jule, resulting in Jule accidentally stabbed him.

Joong remembered the pain and the pain, but most of all he remembered the look in Jule's eyes - a mix of anger, obsession and hurt. She had been arrested that night, charged with attempted murder.

Present Day

Phuwin's eyes narrowed as he watched Dunk and Jule's exchange. His brother seemed to playing a complex game, but Phuwin couldn't quite decipher his motives.

As Phuwin turned to leave, he noticed Max watching from the shadows. Joong's cousin always lurking, always watching, and Phuwin wondered what secret he hid.

"Max, what are you doing here?"Phuwin asked, his voice low and even.

Max smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Just keeping an eye on things, Phuwin. Making sure everyone plays by the rules."

Phuwin raised an eyebrow. "What rules?"

Max chuckled. "The rules of the game, Phuwin. The game of power, of loyalty of obsession."

Phuwin's eyes locked into Max's, a Spark of understanding igniting. "You're playing a dangerous game, Max. One that could destroy us all."

Max shrugged. "Maybe, but it's a game i am willing to play." And then he left.

Next Day

Dunk watched Jule's go, feeling of sense of unease. What was Jule's planning?

Joong's hand on his arm bought him back to the present. "Let's get out of here." He said his voice low and urgent.

Dunk nodded, and together they walked away from the scene.

As they walked Dunk couldn't shake off the feeling that they were being watched. He glanced over his shoulder, but saw nothing.

"Joong, i feel like we're being followed." He whispered.

Joong grip on his arm tightened. "I know," he replied, his eyes scanning the surrounding. "Stay close to me."

Suddenly, Joong pulled Dunk into a narrow alleyway. His heart racing with anticipation.

"What's going on?" Dunk said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Joong's eyes locked into his." I am going to keep you safe, no matter what."

And with that, Joong's lips crashed down on Dunk's, a passionate kiss that left him breathless.

As they broke apart for air, Joong's eyes locked into Dunk's. " I won't let anything happened to you." He whispered, his voice husky with emotions.

Dunk's eyes shone with love and trust. "I know, Joong. I trust you."

Joong's heart swelled with pride and devotion. He would move mountains to keep Dunk safe, to make him happy.

Just then a noise echoed from the end of the alleyway. Joong's instincts kicked in, his protective instincts on high.

"Get behind me." He whispered to Dunk, his eyes scanning the shadows.

Dunk didn't hesitate, moving behind Joong as he faced the unknown threat.

A figure emerged from the darkness, its features obscured be a hoodie.

"Who are you?" Joong demanded, his voice firm and commanding.

The figure slowly stepped forward, revealing a shocking identity......