[UNBREAKABLE BONDS] (Yeonjun X Beomgyu)

Chapter 21: Hidden pain

The morning after Yeonjun’s violent outburst, Beomgyu’s body aches, bruises scattered painfully across his skin. Each step feels heavy as he prepares for school, trying to hold back his tears. As he turns toward the door, Yeonjun blocks his way, his eyes cold and calculating.

Yj: You know what will happen if u talk about what happened last night right?
Yeonjun’s voice is a low, menacing whisper.

Beomgyu quickly nods, fear pooling in his chest. Suddenly, Yeonjun pulls him into a suffocating hug, his grip pressing right over Beomgyu’s bruises.
Yj: Remember Beomie
he whispers, voice dripping with mock tenderness,
Yj: No one cares about you like I do....right?

Beomgyu flinches, his face contorting in pain as Yeonjun’s fingers dig into his bruises.
Bg: Y-yes.... hyung
he stammers, barely able to breathe.

Satisfied, Yeonjun lets him go with a chilling smile, watching as Beomgyu hurries out, his heart pounding with a mix of fear and shame.

At school, Beomgyu tries to hide his pain, but his mind keeps replaying the morning’s encounter. When he meets Soobin in the hallway, he forces a smile, but Soobin’s concerned gaze catches the bruises peeking from under his sleeves.

Sb: What's all this Beomgyu?
Soobin asks gently, worry etched in his face.

Bg: Oh...it's nothing
Beomgyu murmurs, quickly covering the marks and looking away.
Bg: Just fell from the stairs I'm kinda clumsy..... hehe

Soobin doesn’t look convinced, but he lets it go, sensing that Beomgyu isn’t ready to talk.

At lunch, they find an empty classroom, a rare moment of peace in Beomgyu’s chaotic life. Soobin’s laughter brings a genuine smile to Beomgyu’s face as they talk and joke together, his worries momentarily forgotten.

But just as they settle into a comfortable rhythm, the door swings open, and Yeonjun strides in. Beomgyu’s smile fades instantly, and he quickly stands, his head lowered as he leaves the room under Yeonjun’s watchful gaze.

Once alone with Soobin, Yeonjun smirks, casually seating himself on the edge of the table near him. He leans forward, tucking a strand of Soobin’s hair behind his ear, his fingers lingering just a bit too long.
Yj: Soobin...
he murmurs, his voice smooth,
Yj: I think we should spend some more times together....... more closely

Soobin tenses, shifting uncomfortably.
Sb: I don't think that's a good Idea I don't even like you.
he says, his voice firm.

Yeonjun’s smirk doesn’t falter.
Yj: Come on....
he whispers, his fingers grazing Soobin’s jaw, tilting his face up.
Yj: You can't deny there’s something between us.
His eyes flicker to Soobin’s lips, and he inches closer, the tension thickening between them.

But Soobin pulls back, his gaze unwavering.
Sb: I have to go
he says sharply, slipping out of Yeonjun’s grasp and walking away without looking back.

Yeonjun watches him, frustration tightening his jaw. His mind races with dark thoughts as he mutters under his breath,
Yj: This is all Beomgyu's fault....

Later that day, Beomgyu returns home, grateful for a moment of calm. But his relief is short-lived as Yeonjun waits in the hallway, snatching his phone from his hand.