❝you look like a top,❞ taking a chair inside the room and setting it down right next to the wong, who's busy typing the flow of the program for their school's founders week, jiro squinted his eyes at him. ❝but you don't act like one.❞

it was supposedly just jeffrey being left inside the room which is specifically just for the student council to use to hold meetings and other discussions about the school activities, the others had already left as some still had clubs to attend, and classes to catch up to. but then, when he decided to stay and have this task finished before the day ends, the certain park just had to barge inside the room and annoy him. to think he's just going to leave him alone and just start making a mess inside the room as he is just bored with his life. but no, jiro was starting to ask questions that's getting to his nerves.

so much for using this chance of being alone to clear his thoughts from the situation he currently in.

❝i mean, in my past intense observations between the two of you,❞ jiro continued talking despite of already speaking a while ago. ❝it's always twenty leading. from the choices in where you two would eat lunch, to catching the both of you making out.❞

jeffrey paused from typing for a moment just to look at the annoying chicken who keeps on blabbering even when no one is responding to him. the two of them lacked gazes for a second with the park giving out a playful smirk and the wong only raising a brow at him. heaving out a smile, the older went back to typing on his laptop after cracking his knuckles.

jiro then hissed at him as he could see how he ignored him like that. ❝i won't even be surprised if even in bed, he still rules.❞

letting out a scoff of disbelief, jeffrey stopped typing for the second time just give the other male a light punch by the arm. lucky for the park, it didn't hurt, it didn't even feel like an ant's bite, which is why he just laughed it out.

❝okay fine, let's just say that you do top in bed.❞ he heard another sigh from the older, telling him that he had enough of him, but that didn't stop jiro from speaking. ❝you don't even show it.❞

❝how do i even show it?❞ by now, jeffrey had already decided not to pay attention to him but replied to his rants anyways.

❝slam him to a wall, initiate the kiss, make out with him in front of everyone, let them know who's yours-❞

❝how does chan handle you?❞ taking a deep breath, jeffrey paused for a while before continuing his work on his laptop and not bothering to spare a glance at the other.

he doesn't need to because he knows that question is enough to shut him up.

taken aback by that attack, which jiro never expected to get coming from the older as he knew him as someone that's too kindhearted, the park leaned back from his chair and dramatically placed a hand on his chest. he let out an offended gasped but the wong just ignored him once more and just went on with his student council duties.

well, this is all because of how hard to get the tanned male is even when the two of them are officially together. jiro could even remember when they were still kids, it was chan who'd always go after him. making efforts in everything just to be noticed and to get his attention. even if the boy doesn't try, the park would know his existence anyways. their parents are close friends, they have been seeing each other since they were kids and he may not admit it but since the three of them grew up together- there also might have been a point in life where he got jealous at how close the boy is with this perfect friend of his.

but now, it's completely different with them. it seems like it's jiro who is trying to get the lee's attention. even when they are together now, it looks like the opposite is happening.

and jeffrey is laughing at that right now, knowing how much the youngest of the three had suffered so much before just to get this stubborn guy's heart. ❝seems like your boo is getting his revenge.❞

jiro mumbled a curse word and had a hand slammed on the table, making it shake but didn't make the older budge. ❝nope, i really have a good feeling that someone is influencing him.❞

❝and who might that be?❞ the older asked with a chuckle and it honestly was upsetting the park as jeffrey was talking to him but his full attention was on his laptop and is typing as if his life depends greatly on it.

❝probably a classmate of his-❞ the park paused from his sentence as he knew an amazing plan to get this busy guy's attention. ❝i'm pretty sure it's twenty that's being a bad influence on him.❞

just as what he was expecting, he managed to stop the wong from typing. but that still wasn't enough to make the older look at him which is why he has to find a much more interesting topic to talk about.

and while he was in the middle of thinking, jeffrey went back to typing on the keyboard as if he didn't care at the name that was being mentioned. ❝and why do you think it's him?❞

❝well, just because.❞ jiro clicked his tongue at how he couldn't think of any excuse to blame it on the half thai and make him sound bad in front of this whipped but in denial male.

after finishing a whole table of activities for the weekdays, jeffrey took a moment to stop but not because he was tired. he just felt the need to defend someone right at that moment. ❝you can't just accuse someone like that, at least have some valid reason for it. you may not know this as you mostly like to be alone ever since we were kids, but twenty really is a good friend. he has always been there for chan when i couldn't because of how busy i am. sure, he might give out the most stupid advice and ideas, but he tries to help. and you might have forgotten, he was the one who went to rush and buy flowers for your confession with chan.❞

jiro was left speechless at the older's words, not expecting to have him be so serious with it. of course he was just playing with him, not really meaning any of it. he doesn't really view twenty in that way. even if that boy is too playful and bubbly for his liking, he still sees the good in him. and yes, he can never forget at how much of a big help the half thai was during his panic episode in confessing his undying love for a certain lee. he was even being scolded by jeffrey for overworking twenty when it's supposed to be him that's confessing.

calming himself down, the wong closed his eyes, massaged his neck, and went back to continuing his planning for the weekends during their upcoming founders.

and the park just laughed it out, nervously. ❝w-woah, you must really like him that much.❞

too bad, he spent his whole childhood helping the half thai get together with his sister that he didn't get to have the time to think about his feelings and plan a perfect way to admit it.

❝and you're really quite lucky to have him. i heard the other guys from our batch talking about twenty-❞ jiro flinched with the sound of the older's fingers pressing to the keyboard was getting more aggressive and faster upon the topic being brought up. that made the park smirk and have another idea to tease him. ❝you did say you won't get jealous, right? so i can just say this.❞

there was no answer coming from the other but his harsh way of typing on to the keyboard was enough to show how he was feeling with the subject.

that only urged for jiro to say more things to test if he'd really get mad. if he does, then this would be the first. ❝how petite his body is, how perfect it would be if they'd get him under them, and his mouth! damn, they were even talking about how that small feisty mouth of his can pleasure them in so many ways like a blow-❞

suddenly, the keyboard was being slammed harshly by his hand, but jeffrey remained composed.

he even had a sweet smile that held a dark meaning, letting the park know that he crossed the line. ❝oh my, i guess i have to buy myself a new laptop.❞

and probably also get a new friend because the one he is with is being too annoying for his liking.

jiro checked over to the electronic device and slowly covered his mouth in seeing the the letters being dug down the pad. it made him gulp and move away before he gets his face destroyed by the older's fists. and to think that the destructive hands only exist in his family, the parks. ❝are you somewhat my long lost brother?❞

a long sigh was being released from jeffrey as he closed his laptop without finishing the final touches of the program yet, and made a mental note to buy a new one as he unintentionally broke his own. ❝can we just stopped talking about him?❞

❝who, twenty? that's odd. you never get tired hearing anything about him,❞ he stated. ❝you're usually the one who starts making an hour long of discussion on how adorable he is.❞

yeah, but he's not in the mood right now. leaning back, he had his arms folded across his chest. ❝i'm upset.❞

as a concerned friend, jiro asked. ❝why?❞

❝twenty is avoiding me.❞

the both of them stared at each other in silence for a good minute until jiro broke it off with his laugh booming inside the room, and also made the older cover his ears as his laugh was too high pitched. ❝you're kidding, right? i just saw you yesterday with him when classes were over!❞

with those sad eyes, jeffrey gave the park a look. ❝we weren't together, i was following him.❞

that's unusual. ❝what?❞

❝he wasn't talking much with me lately so i tried to confront him but he reasoned out that he was just busy with his homeworks.❞ he then ran a hard through his hair, stressfuly. ❝i insisted to help, but he won't let me.❞

tapping his chin, jiro looked like he was thinking deeply that he had some great advice ready to say. ❝are you sure you're just not hungry for him?❞

jeffrey threatened him another punch, making the male flinch from his place with a giggle. ❝speaking of that, he's also not asking for anything anymore. it's as if he has already forgotten about the agreement we made during that sober morning.❞

the younger clamped his lips tightly and showed him a look with his brows wiggling.

he had to clear this up before he misunderstands. ❝i'm honestly not concerned about that, i'm more of worried as to why he is distancing himself from me.❞

jiro being a park, he just doesn't know how to act at serious situations at times. ❝maybe he has found a new toy to play with?❞

that somehow broke jeffrey's heart to pieces, really. his chest was clenching and his eyes were staring out of space, feeling numb at the thought of that. ❝could that be the reason?❞

the park's laugh died down when we could see the pain the older's eyes, just feeling guilty of the joke he had made. he never knew it would hurt him that much. ❝damn, you really fell that hard?❞

❝is it bad?❞ jeffrey's lips curved up to a broken smile, looking elsewhere as the thought still pained him. ❝being with him and having most of my time together with twenty, i come to love his flaws more. we aren't perfect, and i love how he's not afraid to show it, neither is he even trying to be perfect.❞

while hearing him say that, jiro noticed how the male's gazed turned to adoration as if the person he is talking about is just standing right in front of him.

❝i love him-❞

❝my brother's ex-girlfriend's older brother!❞

the two boys that were in the middle of a deep conversation was then startled when they heard a female voice shouting while just suddenly barging inside the room. the wong stayed calm in his seat, while the park was glaring at the girl who got inside with an innocent smile as if she didn't scare them at all.

jeffrey cleared his throat and got back to his sense. ❝what's wrong, cess?❞

the said girl was humming while skipping her way to the table and placing the stack of papers, that she was carrying, down there. ❝it's the lists of games that you asked for the sports coordinator to take along with the other club leaders.❞

sports coordinator? jiro had his brows furrowed as he turned to the older. ❝isn't he absent though?❞

the person that got that spot was someone from their year level, which made the park wonder as to why it's the female suh that came to bring this. jeffrey checked the papers before asking her a question, ❝i assigned your brother to do this task.❞

and jiro's sharp eyes went to look up at her. princess just let out a nervous chuckle while rubbing her nape. ❝w-well, he had somewhere to go, so he asked me to give these to you.❞

somewhere to go? he's going to guess, it's one of his many excuses so he would meet him. jeffrey's lips curved down to a deep frown but he didn't want to look obvious in front of the girl as he could see how twenty reacted when she caught them once inside the room. with the wong putting the stack of papers to the side, jiro's eyes softened at how this must have been the saddest he had seen his friend be.

he didn't want to blame it on the half thai, but he couldn't help it. if twenty had a problem with the wong, he should have just told him about it and not be so complicated.

❝it's alright, you can now-❞ he didn't get to finish his sentence when the male beside him shouted.

❝wait!❞ jiro stood up from his seat and towered over the girl that's having a brow raised at him.

jeffrey stayed seated there as he watched the park whisper something in her ear. he can also see how princess' face scrunched at whatever she was hearing and pushed away the taller a minute after. the wong was honestly curious, but he decided not to put much thought in it as he didn't want to overthink more than he already is.

❝no way!❞ she exclaimed.

the park shrugged as he tucked both his hands inside his pockets and went back to his seat. ❝i wonder what principal moon will say about you liking his daughter?❞

that threat caused for jeffrey to have his brows knitted as he turned to look at his friend that's smirking. meanwhile, princess stood there with her jaw dropping. ❝you won't dare.❞

with eyes squinted, he was challenging her. ❝oh, i would.❞

seeing the uncomfortable expression that the girl is making, jeffrey slapped the male's arm and gave him a warning look. ❝park jiro.❞

the said male didn't budge and had his eyes fixated on the female who is conflicted on whether she should do what the park had just whispered to him or be exposed to her crush's father. groaning, she ruffled her hair and that caused for jiro to cheer at her. ❝i hate you, i hope you know that.❞

❝thanks,❞ giving her his gummy smile that he inherited from his dad, he wiggled his brows in victory as she finally gave in. ❝i get that a lot from my dad and brother.❞

with princess breaking down from how she was basically sacrificing her brother for her secret to be kept, the wong widened his eyes at what the male had said. ❝both jie and uncle ji had sad that to you?❞

❝it's nothing serious.❞ he said with a chuckle. ❝how about you?❞

looking away, jeffrey shrugged his shoulders. ❝papa will just say how much he's proud of me and dad,❞ he paused for a moment. ❝he always tells me to loosen up.❞

❝i also think that you need to loosen up look at how busy you are-❞ jiro stopped as an idea came inside his head that made his smile to widen. ❝want to go to a bar?❞

that doesn't sound like a good idea but jeffrey does feel like he has been overworking himself in school. he just stayed silent but the park knows him very well that a small part of him is agreeing to his idea. noticing the girl still being present there, jiro darted his eyes at her and showed her his convincing smile.

❝how about you, thirty?❞ he snorted at the nickname he'd oftentimes hear the others tease her about. ❝want to join us?❞

she took a step back while shaking her head, her hands raised up to her chest. ❝i say no to underage drinking.❞

her statement made jiro make a face. ❝as if your brother hasn't tried that.❞

❝wait,❞ princess blinked her eyes rapidly, looking clueless at the information. ❝he drank?❞

❝duh, at the wong's residence, yeah-❞ the curse word he said was muffled out when a hand was slapped over his talkative mouth.

❝apple juice!❞ jeffrey immediately covered it up, sweating buckets as he turned to face the girl with a sheepish smile. ❝he drank apple juice at our house once.❞

she remained confused and clueless. ❝oh, must have tasted good.❞

❝y-yeah, very.❞

more like it made the two of them make wrong decisions in life.

but that's not the case here. what has to be spoken about is how jiro had that creepy smile on his face as if he's plotting something evil for both jeffrey and twenty.

⚊ t b c ⚊