𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 [JoongDunk]

ᴄʜ-4 ᴀ ɴᴇᴡ ᴄᴏɴɴᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ

Dunk reluctantly pulled on his coat and stepped outside, the cool drizzle sending shivers down his spine. The streets were quiet, the only sound the soft pitter-patter of raindrops against the pavement. Dunk hunched his shoulders against the chill, his mood as dark as the stormy sky above.

As he trudged along the sidewalk, Dunk's thoughts drifted back to his argument with his mother. He couldn't believe she was forcing him to go out and make new friends when all he wanted was to be left alone. But begrudgingly, he knew he had to obey.

Halfway down the street, lost in his own thoughts, Dunk collided with someone, sending them both stumbling backward. Dunk's heart raced as he reached out to steady himself, his gaze falling on the person he had bumped into.

The figure stood before him, shrouded in darkness, their features obscured by a curtain of long, tangled hair that fell over their eyes. Dunk's stomach churned with unease as he watched the stranger bend down to retrieve a book that had fallen from their grasp.

Dunk: "I-I'm so sorry, I didn't see you there."

His voice trembled slightly as he spoke, the encounter sending a shiver down his spine. But as the stranger straightened up and turned to face him, Dunk's blood ran cold.

The stranger's lips curved into a smile, but it was not a smile of warmth or friendliness. Instead, it was a smile tinged with malice, a predatory glint in their eyes that sent a chill down Dunk's spine.

Dunk's breath caught in his throat as he stared into the stranger's eyes, a sense of unease settling over him like a heavy weight. He knew he should say something, anything to break the tension, but the stranger's unsettling grin had robbed him of his voice.

Without another word, Dunk mumbled an apology and quickly turned away, his heart pounding in his chest. As he hurried down the street, his mind raced with thoughts of the encounter, the stranger's eerie smile burned into his memory.

With each step, Dunk felt a sense of relief wash over him, the memory of the encounter fading into the background as he focused on finding solace in the familiar surroundings of a gaming store. But deep down, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off about the encounter, a lingering sense of unease that clung to him like a shadow. And as he disappeared into the distance, Dunk couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lurked in the shadows of their new neighborhood.

Relieved to find solace in the familiar surroundings of a gaming store, Dunk hurried through the door, the soft chime of the bell signaling his arrival. The store was quiet, the shelves lined with rows of video games and gaming accessories. Dunk breathed a sigh of relief, grateful for the opportunity to lose himself in the comforting embrace of his virtual world.

As he browsed the shelves, his eyes fell upon a group of friends huddled in a corner of the store, their laughter echoing off the walls. Dunk hesitated for a moment, watching as they exchanged banter and jokes, a pang of envy stirring within him.

Pond, Phuwin, Force, and Book seemed to be of his age, their easy camaraderie evident in the way they interacted. Dunk couldn't help but feel a twinge of longing as he watched them, wishing he had friends like them to share his passion for gaming.

But before he could retreat back into the anonymity of the store, the group noticed him, their eyes lighting up with interest. Dunk's heart skipped a beat as they waved him over, their smiles warm and inviting.

Pond: "Hey there! You're into gaming too, right?"

Dunk nodded hesitantly, his guard still up after his unsettling encounter earlier.

Dunk: "Uh, yeah, I guess."

Phuwin: "Awesome! Come join us, then. We're about to start a game of League of Legends."

Dunk's eyes widened in surprise. League of Legends was his favorite game, and he couldn't believe his luck at finding a group of friends who shared his passion.

Force: "Yeah, we noticed you checking out the game section. Figured you might want to join us."

Dunk's heart swelled with gratitude as he realized they had been eavesdropping on his conversations. Despite his initial reluctance, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement building within him.

Book: "Come on, don't be shy! We don't bite."

With a hesitant smile, Dunk joined the group, his worries melting away in the warmth of their acceptance. As they settled in to play, Dunk felt a sense of belonging wash over him, grateful for the chance to connect with others who shared his passion.

And as the game unfolded before them, Dunk knew that he had finally found a sense of home in this strange new place. With Pond, Phuwin, Force, and Book by his side, he was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, knowing that he was no longer alone.