Only if you say yes!! (En-drama)

Shattered Trust

The silence in Sunoo's room was deafening. The only sound was the rhythmic ticking of the clock on the wall, a cruel reminder of the time slipping away as he grappled with his emotions. Sunoo sat on his bed, clutching his favorite stuffed doll, the soft fabric a stark contrast to the turmoil roiling inside him. His throat was tight with the effort of holding back tears. He wanted to cry, needed to cry, but he couldn't allow himself that release—at least not yet. Not until he had proved to his friends that Eunjin was the one lying and manipulating them.

It was the next day, and Sunoo, feeling a surge of determination, made his way to the gym room—a private sanctuary that had become a second home for him and the members. It was their hidden escape from the public eye, a place where they could unwind and be themselves. As he approached the gym, the sound of laughter filtered through the door. His heart sank as he pushed it open, revealing a scene that made his blood run cold.

Eunjin was there, surrounded by the other members. They were all laughing and chatting, her presence among them like a sharp thorn in Sunoo's side. The familiar comfort of their secret spot had been violated by her presence. His fists clenched at his sides as he stepped into the room, the sting of betrayal evident in his eyes. "What is she doing here?" His voice was tight with a mixture of confusion and anger.

Ni-ki, still grappling with the recent loss of Cheese, looked at him with a cold expression. "So what if she is?" His tone was sharp, the raw edge of his pain turning into hostility. The words cut Sunoo deeply. It was as if Ni-ki's anger was now directed at him, an unwelcome twist in an already painful situation.

Sunoo's confusion quickly turned to frustration. "What do you mean, 'so what'? This is our spot!" His voice wavered with the intensity of his emotions. He couldn't understand why Ni-ki seemed to be dismissing the situation so easily.

Heeseung, sensing the escalating tension, stepped in to mediate. "Calm down, Sunoo." His voice was calm but firm, attempting to defuse the situation.

Sunoo's gaze remained locked on Ni-ki. "Where is this anger coming from?" He couldn't fathom why Ni-ki would react so aggressively. The question was met with a pained look from Ni-ki.

Ni-ki's voice was heavy with bitterness as he replied, "You killed Cheese."

Sunoo's heart pounded in his chest, the accusation hitting him like a physical blow. "I told you already, I didn't!" he shouted, desperation creeping into his voice. "Eunjin gave me the cat food!"

The room fell into a tense silence. Eunjin, who had been quietly observing the exchange, suddenly burst into tears. Her sobs seemed almost too perfect, a rehearsed performance rather than genuine grief. "I don't understand why you hate me, Sunoo. I did nothing wrong!" Her tears flowed freely, but Sunoo couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

Sunoo's frustration boiled over. "What does it feel like to be a pathological liar?" he demanded, his voice shaking with anger.

Eunjin's sobs grew louder, and Jungwon, ever the peacemaker, intervened. "Enough. Isn't it funny how you warned us about Eunjin when all she ever did was be nice to you?" His words were calm, but they only added to Sunoo's sense of betrayal.

The other members nodded in agreement, their collective response deepening Sunoo's frustration. "Isn't that supposed to tell you something?" Sunoo's voice was filled with bitterness and hurt. He felt like he was shouting into a void, his pleas for understanding falling on deaf ears.

Eunjin, still crying, gave Sunoo a defiant look. "Maybe you're just jealous that I won the art competition," she said, her voice quivering with feigned sadness.

Sunoo's disbelief was palpable. "I don't give two fucks about that dumb art competition!" he shouted, his voice cracking with the weight of his emotions. "I'm telling you the truth!"

Jay, who had been observing the confrontation with a frown, finally spoke up. "You should leave, Sunoo."

Sunoo's heart shattered at Jay's words. "Excuse me?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. The sting of betrayal was overwhelming.

"Yes, Sunoo," Jake added firmly. "You should leave. Eunjin is crying. Give her some time to calm down."

Sunoo felt a surge of anger and hurt. He didn't want to show his pain in front of Eunjin, especially not while she was putting on her act. He turned and stormed out of the gym room, his footsteps echoing down the hallway with each step. The walls seemed to close in on him as he made his way back to his room, the weight of the betrayal heavy on his shoulders.

As Sunoo walked away, Sunghoon, who had been quietly observing the scene, noticed something unsettling. Eunjin's tears stopped abruptly, and she wiped her eyes with a smirk that was almost too perfect. Sunghoon's brow furrowed in suspicion. Something didn't seem right.

Back in his room, Sunoo collapsed onto his bed, clutching his stuffed doll tightly. The tears he had been holding back finally spilled over, soaking the doll's fabric. "You know what? If they don't want to believe me, then so be it," he muttered through his sobs.

He punched the doll in frustration, his emotions boiling over. "Who am I kidding?" he cried out. "I can't do that. They're my friends."

Sunoo hugged the doll tightly, burying his face in its softness. Exhausted and emotionally drained, he cried himself to sleep. The room fell into a heavy silence, the weight of the day's events leaving him feeling utterly alone. His trust in his friends had been shattered, and his heart ached with a profound sense of betrayal and sadness.