Joong's a ruthless CEO who runs his life like clockwork - serious, cold, and always on top. Then there's Dunk, a goofy, clumsy kid about to turn 18, who gets shoved into a forced marriage with Joong thanks to Joong's mom's crazy obsession. They couldn't be more different, but when their worlds crash, things get messy, confusing, and maybe even... real.

From the couch, Dunk stirred and groaned, "Why does it smell like tequila and... wedding cake?" Joong looked down at his hand. And, Dunk looked at his...matching plastic rings. A silent beat passed between them. "...Did we do something stupid?" "Very," Joong muttered. Neither of them knew just how stupid it was. Not yet.

❤️ **Dunk: Have you ever been in love? I have, and I wouldn't recommend it. Personally, it's throwing me off balance. ❤️ **Joong: It's impossible for him to like me. I'm a mess, and him? He's perfection in human form. Edited in English.

Dunk, an indie singer who, after his band falls apart, finds himself suspended in that awkward silence that comes when the noise disappears, moves to a small town to live with his uncle Aou. Not because he has a plan. Because sometimes you need to stop to find yourself... and because, maybe, when everything slows down, something (or someone) else appears.

[𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗝𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗹] 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆! A romantic and emotional exploration of the complex relationship between two stepbrothers, delving into themes of love and identity. Dunk, a strict and disciplined cop and Joong, a carefree and charming individual, have a strained relationship. Dunk resents Joong's lack of direction and responsibility, while Joong admires Dunk's discipline but also finds him too serious. When these two clashes through an unexpected moment, everything changes, upside down... -Stepbrother AU.

𝘈 𝘑𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘋𝘶𝘯𝘬 𝘣𝘭 #malepregnancy⚠️Translated story! Dunk Natachai Boonpraset, who knows nothing about his identity was suddenly transmigrated. The male lead took it all, don't care about his life and death, and ridiculed him: Congratulations, and finally got what he wanted. No matter what he does, in the eyes of the male protagonist he is fake and full of scheming. Dunk acted decisively, packed up the baggage, and got divorced! He carried the original owner's black reputation, and left the Aydin family penniless. He thought he will be happy but a month later he suddenly discovered. It turned out that he was running with a child! After the divorce, Dunk focused on work and taking care of his child. After four years of calm and happiness, Joong Archen Aydin the indifferent ex-husband suddenly appeared again to take away his child. The male protagonist and him took turns in the battle, threatening and temptation, all helpless, Dunk had to take his child back to the Aydin's house first. Soon he discovered that Joong seemed to be not quite right. When the Aydin's family began to harass Dunk, Joong replied (face with no emotion): Those who don't respect my wife can get out. Dunk(confused face):??? Joong four years ago: Dunk is so annoying and a scheming monster. I don't want to think about him. Joong four years later: My wife just wants to avoid me every day. I am so sad and lonely.

Joong is a highly trained, cold , disciplined bodyguard whose life revolves around control, precision and duty. He never allows emotions to interfere with his work and believes every rule exists for a reason. When he gets assigned to protect a powerful heir, he expects a straightforward mission, nothing more than observation, protection and distance. Dunk is the young heir of a wealthy and influential family, known for his reckless attitude and refusal to be controlled. He lives freely, breaks rules without hesitation, and has never been forced to answer to anyone. The idea of having a bodyguard watching his every move only fuels his defiance. From the moment they meet, their clash is immediate. Joong enforces rules without compromise, while Dunk challenges them at every turn. What begins as constant friction slowly turns into forced proximity as danger closes in around them. In the space between arguments and silence, something unexpected begins to grow tension, awareness and a connection neither of them is willing to admit.

In the entertainment industry, success is built on competition, and no rivalry is more recognised than the one between Joong Archen Aydin and Dunk Natachai Boonprasert. From the beginning of their careers, they have been constantly compared to the same auditions , same roles, some opportunities. But never the same outcome. Each success is measured against the other, turning professional competition into something deeper and harder to ignore. They don't work together, They don't get along. And they never pretend to. But everything changes when both of them are unexpectedly cast as the leads in a romance drama. Forced into the same project, they must share scenes, promotions and constant proximity while portraying a relationship neither of them is willing to accept in real life. Every interaction becomes a challenge, every look feels like a confrontation, and every scene blurs the line between performance and reality. What begins as rivalry slowly turns into something more complicated, something neither of them can control, and neither of them is willing to admit. Because in an industry built on competition, even hate can start to feel familiar

Joong Archen Aydin is the strict CEO of a powerful company. He is cold, controlled, highly disciplined, and demands perfection from everyone around him. He rarely shows emotion and keeps his distance from others, especially his employees. Dunk Natachai Boonprasert is a new intern at the same company. He is stubborn, outspoken and refuses to be intimidated by authority. Unlike others, he does not easily back down, even when facing the CEO himself. Joong and Dunk constantly clash in the workplace. Every interaction turns into an argument, and their conflict quickly becomes known throughout the company. They are seen as people who openly hate each other. But working in the same environment forces them into repeated contact. Late nights, work pressure, forced proximity, misunderstandings, jealousy neither of them admits and constant clashes slowly begin to build something between them that neither of them understands. Even though they continue acting like they hate each other, the line between anger and something deeper slowly starts to blur. As time goes on, Dunk becomes overwhelmed by the tension, confusion, and emotional push-and-pull between them. Unable to handle it anymore, he decides to leave his internship. That is when Joong stops him. In that moment, everything they have been denying through all their arguments finally reaches it's breaking point. Because what they called "hate", was never just hate. It was something neither of them knew how to admit.

Joong is a powerful mafia boss who rules the underground world with intelligence, fear , and absolute control. Cold , dangerous and unreadable, he believes emotions are weakness and trust is something no one deserves. Dunk is a dedicated and skilled doctor who lives by discipline, ethics and the belief that every life deserves to be saved. He avoids the criminal world completely, choosing order and morality over chaos Their worlds collide when Joong is brought into Dunk's hospital after a serious injury. What brings as a forced medical responsibility slowly turns into something neither of them can ignore. Dunk knows he should keep distance from a man like Joong. Joong knows he should never allow a doctor like Dunk into his world. But every encounter breaks another rule professional , emotional, dangerous boundaries they both tried to protect. Because sometimes the person you're not supposed to get close to... is the one who changes everything.