𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 [JoongDunk]

ᴄʜ-8 ᴜɴᴇxᴘᴇᴄᴛᴇᴅ ᴇɴᴄᴏᴜɴᴛᴇʀꜱ

As Dunk and Pond settled into their seats for their next class, Dunk's attention was immediately drawn to a girl sitting a few rows ahead. Her name was Mai, and she exuded an aura of effortless grace and beauty that captivated Dunk from the moment he laid eyes on her.

Dunk couldn't help but feel a surge of attraction towards Mai, her delicate features and gentle smile sending his heart aflutter. Yet, as he stole glances at her from across the room, he couldn't shake the nagging feeling of uncertainty that gnawed at him.

Pond noticed Dunk's preoccupation and nudged him gently, a knowing smile playing on his lips.

Pond: "Hey, Dunk. I see you've got your eye on someone."

Dunk blushed, embarrassed by his friend's perceptiveness.

Dunk: "I... uh, yeah. Her name's Mai. She's... really pretty."

Pond grinned, nudging Dunk again with a playful elbow.

Pond: "Well, why don't you go talk to her after class? You never know unless you try."

Dunk's heart raced at the suggestion, a whirlwind of emotions swirling within him. The idea of approaching Mai filled him with both excitement and trepidation, but he knew that Pond was right. If he didn't take a chance, he would never know what could have been.

As Mai's delicate features captured his attention, Dunk's pulse quickened, his breath catching in his throat. Her presence seemed to cast a spell over him, drawing him in with an irresistible magnetism that he couldn't resist.

With each passing minute, Dunk's heartbeat echoed in his ears like a thunderous drum, drowning out the noise of the classroom around him. It was as if his heart was singing a silent melody, a symphony of longing and desire that pulsed through his veins with every beat.

As the final bell rang, Dunk's heart continued its erratic dance within his chest, his mind consumed by thoughts of Mai. He prepared to gather his courage, ready to approach her and strike up a conversation. But before he could even form the words, fate intervened in the most unexpected way.

To Dunk's surprise and delight, Mai rose from her seat and made her way towards him, her radiant smile illuminating the room. Dunk's breath caught in his throat as she drew closer, his cheeks flushing with a rosy hue.

Mai: "Hi there! I couldn't help but notice you during class. I'm Mai, by the way."

Dunk's mind went blank for a moment, his heart pounding in his ears as he struggled to find his voice. He managed to stammer out a reply, his words stumbling over each other in his haste.

Dunk: "H-Hi, Mai. I'm Dunk. It's... um, nice to meet you."

Mai's laughter tinkled like wind chimes in the air, her eyes sparkling with amusement at Dunk's flustered state.

Mai: "Nice to meet you too, Dunk."

As Dunk and Mai engaged in conversation, Dunk's senses heightened by Mai's presence, he couldn't shake the feeling of Joong's watchful gaze burning into them. Mai's innocent question about Joong only amplified Dunk's unease, casting a shadow over their otherwise pleasant exchange.

Mai: "Hey, Dunk, do you know Joong?"

Dunk's heart skipped a beat as Mai's question hit him like a bolt of lightning. He glanced back at Joong, whose glare had intensified since Mai's arrival, sending shivers down Dunk's spine.

Dunk: "Um, yeah, I've heard of him. But I don't really know him."

Mai's confusion mirrored Dunk's own, her brow furrowing as she observed Joong's unsettling demeanor.

Mai: "Well, he's been glaring at me ever since I came over to talk to you. It's... kind of creepy."

Dunk's stomach churned with a mix of fear and guilt as he turned to face Joong once more. The intensity of Joong's stare sent a shiver down Dunk's spine, his heart pounding in his chest.

Dunk: "I'm... I'm sorry, Mai. I don't know why he's doing that."

Mai's expression softened with understanding, but Dunk could sense the tension in the air, thick and palpable.

Mai: "It's okay, Dunk. Let's just... try to ignore him, okay?"

But Dunk found it hard to shake off the oppressive weight of Joong's gaze, his mind swirling with a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. On one hand, he felt a pang of sympathy for Joong, who seemed so isolated and misunderstood. But on the other hand, he couldn't deny the primal fear that gripped him in Joong's presence, a fear that seemed to infect everyone around him.

As they continued their conversation, Dunk couldn't help but steal glances at Joong, whose glare remained fixed on Mai like a predator stalking its prey. And in that moment, Dunk realized that Joong's enigmatic presence would cast a long shadow over their lives, one that would test the limits of their courage and compassion in ways they could never have imagined.

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I bet y'all will hate me for this- 😂

It was hard writing this too-🤧