❝i'm going to murder that gigantic barbie one day.❞

he wasn't a teacher's pet, neither is he even faking himself to get close to them just to get a passing score in his subjects, but today had just been unusual for twenty that every single one of them are ordering him around. he planned to go home early to avoid everyone— especially him, but the tasks just keeps on piling up. not to mention, he was being asked by the student council to lend a helping hand for the planning of their founder's celebration. of course he couldn't say no, not to the teachers and and especially not to the student council. not when he was there, looking at him like he had caught on to the situation of him ignoring him.

call him a coward but he did went on to his plan of avoiding jeffrey.

❝where the fuck is she?❞ he cursed under his breath.

though, he tried not to make it obvious by greeting him whenever they bump, like how they normally greet seniors. the problem is, jeffrey should know him more than anyone else. he knows how twenty when avoiding someone even when he tries to make it seem like he isn't.

but that's not what's the main point here, it's how his sister is telling him to stay for a while after he's being ordered around.

the moon is already rising up and she still was no where to be seen. ❝and she won't answer my calls.❞

he then heaved out a long sigh before rubbing his warm hands on his arms. twenty was still at the campus with the lights inside the buildings being switched off by security guards roaming around. currently, he was waiting outside the gates with pants coming out from his mouth as he was freezing cold.

it was getting late and he'll surely get scolded by his parents if he stays out here for another thirty minutes. but as much as he wanted to go home, he didn't want to leave as he still had a tiny bit of hope that his sister will just magically appear right in front of him and get down to business as to why he was asked to stay for this long in the first place.

❝huh?❞

but instead of a girl just two inches taller than him, there was a motorbike zooming towards his way and stop right in front of him.

twenty's eyes sparkled at how cool and undeniably hot the sight was as the guy riding was having a black themed clothes with jeans that had ripped designs in his mid thighs and a leather jacket to make the look perfect. the guy was obviously flexing himself and the motorbike he had brought along with him and he had that smirk on his face being hidden behind the helmet he is wearing.

the smaller male that stood there was drooling— not until the guy removed his helmet. the expression he had completely changed to a bored one. ❝oh, it's just you.❞

raising a brow, the male ruffled his already disheveled hair. ❝you sound disappointed?❞

❝what are you doing here, jiro?❞ the half thai folded his arms across his chest, looking like he didn't have any time to entertain him.

❝admit it, you were drooling.❞ the park that had arrived then squinted his eyes at the younger male who's looking so done with him.

❝i'm sorry, you must have mistook me as chan.❞ twenty answered with his eyes rolled.

getting down from his bike, jiro took the spare jacket he brought and another helmet to pass on to the other, along with the jacket he took with him. ❝and you must have thought that i was jeffrey.❞

twenty thankfully caught the things that were thrown at him or else, the park would have went bonkers if the helmet fell to the ground and get scratched. no, not because he adored the helmet, but because he owned none of this in the first place. jiro just went to check their garage and take the car he usually uses whenever he goes out but then— he saw this motorbike shining at one corner. the keys were also there on the wall so he sneaked out of the house with it.

in short, he's going to be ripped out the moment his dad finds out about this.

and about the jacket, it's not his to begin with.

❝wear that and let's go.❞ the taller male simply said as he turned back around and went to his precious motorbike.

it was still so odd to see him riding that kind of devil as twenty was already used to him riding either a car on hang outs, or a bicycle in going to school. he then had an image of seeing jeffrey owning a motorbike and— shaking his head at another second, he knew he shouldn't be thinking about him in the first place. ❝i'm sorry, i have to wait for my sister. and also, there's no way in hell i'm going anywhere with you at this late hour.❞

jiro paused midway before twisting around and facing the half thai with that sly smile on his face. clutching on to the jacket and hugging on to the helmet real tight, twenty kept on his act of looking brave even when the older male was already making his way towards him.

biting down a shriek, the younger was surprised when jiro had an arm wrapped around his small waist and pulled him close but left an inch gap between them. ❝why, afraid that i'll do something to you? hm, baby boy?❞

this was what twenty was thinking when he had an idea of suggesting on being buddies with jeffrey. all guys he had met would act like jiro, would treat him like he's someone so delicate that they can easily win over him. even when he was still in a relationship with the female wong, they'd still take advantage of how petite his figure is and how he looked like he'd just swerve to their lane. so when he had started to grow feelings towards his girlfriend's older brother, he thought that he'd be the same as them.

that behind that innocence, lies a demon wanting to commit a great sin.

but boy was he wrong, very. jeffrey is different, and it's twenty who's tempting him to commit a sin, not some demon inside him.

heck, there's no such thing for jeffrey.

❝that's disgusting,❞ he spat back, sending the taller a glare that could bore holes right through his soul. ❝and take your filthy arm away from my waist or i won't hesitate to call chan on you.❞

the mention of his boyfriend then made the park move a meter away from the younger, putting his hands up in the air as if he was surrendering to a battle he can't win. jiro didn't really mean anything what he said a while ago. he just likes to tease him, that's all. ❝i was just playing with you, what got you worked up?❞

❝you have a boyfriend, don't just go around doing that to people.❞ he scolded him, genuinely not wanting for his friend to be treated this way behind his back. ❝playing around is not even an excuse. what would chan feel if he finds out about this?❞

well, he'd get dumped for sure. not only that, he's going to be a punching bag by the male's parents. which, it made him gulp in fear as he didn't want that to happen. ❝you know what you and jeffrey have in common? scolding me.❞

and the mention of his name was enough for his heart to skip a beat. twenty shrugged of the feeling as he wanted to get over this real fast and act like nothing ever happened between them these past few weeks.

❝whatever, i still am not going with you. like i said, i'm waiting for my sister to—❞ with his phone suddenly notifying him a message, twenty struggled to fish it out from his pocket as he was still holding on to the helmet and the jacket that was given to him. checking the message real quick, he had his eyes widened as he felt his soul coming out of his body. ❝this bitch just really tricked me out of this.❞

jiro could guess that the message might come from his sister, judging by the look on his face. ❝don't get mad at her, i was the one who forced her to make you wait or else i'll tell principal moon—❞

❝i hate that she easily gives in whenever dami is mentioned.❞ twenty started to grumbled as he didn't bother replying to his sister and tucked his phone back inside his pocket. ❝yet, she isn't making a move.❞

❝she's twelve, don't pressure her into that.❞ twirling the keys in his fingers, jiro waited patiently till he can get the male to ride with him.

she's that young but she's already taller than him. well, only for two inches though. ❝you stole chan's first kiss when he was asleep at the age of ten but i don't think you're ready for that conversation.❞

gasping at the snap back, jiro placed a hand on his chest as if it was hurting. ❝okay, look, i didn't really mean that. his lips were looking so soft and i was curious as to how it'll feel against mine—❞

❝yet, you still pretended to hate him throughout the years.❞ he cuts him off with a sweet smile. ❝worst boyfriend goes to, park jiro!❞

❝i was confused that time, okay?❞ groaning at the memory of him pushing the tanned male away were flashing inside his head and it's making him feel guilty than ever. ❝we were still young, and dumb.❞

twenty stayed silent for a short while, staring at the older male who's getting ready to start driving. ❝i'm waiting for the song reference.❞

jiro hummed in a questionable manner before laughing. ❝nah, i wasn't broke. my parents are rich as hell so i must say, i am lucky to be living a comfortable life.❞

getting disappointed just because of that, twenty approached the taller and gave him back the jacket and helmet that he threw at him a while ago. it took jiro aback as he watched the small figure walking away.

❝hey! where are you going?❞ he started the ignition and caught up with those short legs quickly.

having his way blocked as he was to cross the road and go home by himself, twenty had his threatening gaze up at the older who's having his brows furrowed. ❝i won't go with you.❞

❝come on! jeffrey told me that you were getting busier, that you don't get to have time for him anymore.❞ no, he just really wanted to avoid him in anyway. it's not that he was busy. ❝you need to loosen up.❞

❝get out of my way. i'm going home—❞

❝please?❞ taking his much more smaller hands, jiro have him his rare puppy eyes. which, the younger honestly found disgusting. ❝let me treat you tonight, as my thanks for helping me confess to chan. i mean, you were the one who planned everything out and you were the one who made the most effort in it.❞

ever since jiro had been opening up because of chan, he had already started to be annoying. pulling him to problems here and there, getting him in to trouble everywhere. but this offer sounds convincing as he rarely treats people out. not unless you are chan then he'd buy anything you want.

❝is this a party we are going to?❞ twenty crossed his arms as he tilted his head.

nodding aggressively, jiro handed him the helmet and jacket in case he was cold. well, if he wasn't just his friend's crush then he wouldn't care for him at all and just let him freeze.

❝one hour and i'm leaving.❞ he took the jacket first and wore it, zipping it up. it was too large on him but he didn't care anymore as long at it warmed him up. the next he did was take the helmet and put it on before hopping behind the older.

he's just going to have fun, there's nothing that could ever go wrong.

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twenty stood there looking like a lost kid with his hands disappearing under the jacket's sleeves. loud music was booming inside the place, sticky bodies dancing and grinding to one another, the smell of alcoholic drinks lingering in his nose, and a smiling male getting excite right beside him.

❝jiro, this is a bar.❞

❝well, it's still a party.❞ he reasoned out with a shrug, pulling the younger inside after getting pass from the security guards. ❝so apparently, i didn't lie.❞

sure, twenty has been breaking rules since he was a kid. he even started drinking this year even when he's not yet legal to do so. not even hos parents know about that as he didn't have the courage to tell them.

but he won't go to the point where he goes out clubbing. ❝how on earth did you manage to get me inside? i'm seventeen!❞

❝connections.❞ jiro answered with a smug, knowing how to use his family's reputation in things like this.

honestly, twenty wouldn't have mind if he'd be here partying but it would have been better if the older had told him where they were headed to. now, not only was he in trouble for getting home late, but he was also going to get his head decapitated if either of his papa or giant dad finds out that he just went here.

fuming, he yanked his hand away from the taller male. ❝i'm seriously going home.❞

❝what a vibe killer!❞ jiro pouted with his eyes squinted at him.

he then held on to the younger's hand real tight and dragged him in the middle of the drunk crowed. he earned a look from the smaller male but he just laughed it out, knowing that he really wasn't hating the idea. it just needed a small push until twenty fully gives in and the next thing you'll know, he's already taking the dance floor with his born talent in dancing.

starting it with small steps, jiro was purposely making his actions awkward so he could get a reaction from the shorter. ❝come on, i know your body is itching to dance.❞

❝you're such a disgrace to your dad.❞ twenty commented with a look of irritation. the older was so stiff with his moves, as if he's not part of a dance troupe in their university. speaking of dancing, he remembered that they were going to have a performance during their founder's week yet they haven't started practicing yet.

❝what's with that frown?❞ it also made jiro have his lips curved down.

❝we haven't started choreographing—❞ twenty's eyes wandered around the place and had it widened when he saw a certain someone by the bar counter. he unintentionally pushed the taller aside to get a much more clearer view and when he did made it confirmed that it was truly him, his head snapped at the older beside him. ❝you brought jeffrey here with you!?❞

oh, right. jiro almost forgot about his plan.

❝jeffrey is here?❞ faking a gasp, he turned around and followed where the furious half thai was looking at. ❝maybe he just wanted to also relieve his stress? i mean, he is getting busier these past days. just like you!❞

blocking his voice from his ear, twenty just had his eyes fixed on a familiar body built that he knew too well. he felt his chest aching as he saw him gulping down a whole glass of alcohol, reminding him of that one very night where he also got himself drunk at his house. that's not all that made heart break into pieces— there were girls slowly surrounding him.

three of them, to be exact. two were whispering something to his both side of his ears and the other was hugging him from behind. it made twenty's blood boil as he watched the sight, having his hands turning to tiny fists. how dare they touch him like that?

❝you see how many people are wanting him right now?❞ a voice said beside him, and it also managed to take his attention from the painful sight. ❝you're missing out on so much.❞

with brows knitted and eyes fuming, he faced jiro one last time before marching his way towards the wong who's drinking by the bar counter. he squeezed himself through the crowd, pushing away those who keeps on getting in his way, but being halfway there, something made him stop.

and that is seeing a girl grabbing on to jeffrey's collar and pulling him down for a kiss.

he didn't know how long he was watching that but he only got to realize that he has been standing there for a while now after feeling a drop of tear rolling down on his cheek. sniffling, he turned around and brought his sweater paws up to wipe the tears. twenty didn't have a clue as to why that hurt him like hell, like he was being stabbed by a knife. why was he affected this much when there is nothing going on between him and jeffrey?

❝are you lost, baby boy?❞ someone then came to him.

thinking that it was just the park, whom he hated right as of the moment for dragging him here, he slapped the hand away that's being reached out to him. ❝leave me alone, jiro—❞

but suddenly, he was being pulled closer and a hand went down from his behind. it alarmed him, knowing that there's no way his friend would do this to him. he lifted his head up and was a stranger that now had a creepy smirk plastered on his face. ❝jiro? is that your boyfriend?❞

❝n-no, let me go!❞ with the strength he had, he placed both his hands on the man's chest and tried to push him away. ❝stop touching me!❞

but that warning didn't faze the stranger one bit. it even urged him to slide his hand under the jacket the smaller male is wearing. ❝hm, but the sounds you are making says otherwise.❞

just as twenty was about to give up as he was tired of it already, he felt a tight grip on his other arm and be was being pulled away harshly from the man. he let out a gasp and he couldn't be more relieved to see his friend coming to the rescue, making him hide behind his back.

❝dude, you can't just grab anyone if they don't give you permission to do so!❞ jiro is the one to talk, but what he did to the half thai a while back was just a joke.

it seems like the stranger didn't quite get what he said as that smirk was still on his face. ❝and who might you be?❞

he didn't want to say it, but jiro had to take responsibility since he dragged the younger male here in the first place. ❝i'm his boy—❞

the park failed to complete his sentence when someone came running towards them and landed a hard punch on the man's face. even jiro was surprised to see that, the others had loud gasps at what just happened. twenty covered his mouth as he had his eyes widened at how the stranger was being punched all of a sudden. but then, he wasn't feeling sorry even for a slight bit.

raising his eyes up, jiro gulped as it was the first time he saw the wong looking this angry. in fact, it was the first time in his nineteen years of living seeing his friend getting involved in violence. he was so sure that he's going to get punched next and it made him shudder in fear after seeing that the stranger was knocked out after just one fist.

❝let go of him.❞

the male's voice had anger laced in in, a mixture of annoyance and irritation. ❝wait, jeffrey, let me explain first. so i brought him here because—❞

the older harshly pushed the park away and had a tight grip on to the smaller's arm. he could see how scared amd frightened the shorter male was, but that wasn't enough to compose himself down as he witnessed the sight of him being touched.

❝i'm taking you home.❞ he said sternly, giving jiro one last glance before dragging the half thai out of the bar that they were in.

it's a whether you like it or not statement.

as much as twenty wanted to protest and preferred to be taken by the park, he didn't want to mess the wong who honestly looked like he was going to commit live murder right in front of him. which is why, he stayed silent until he was brought to his car which he was using.

the drive towards the suh residence was quiet. no one bothered to speak, and neither did they even take too much time into it. jeffrey was really driving fast that the traffic lights wasn't giving him any red light. it looked liked even they were afraid of how the wong looked like right now.

twenty sunk down to his seat as he could smell faint alcohol filling up the car, having him to close his eyes just for a short moment before noticing that they were already at his house and the older by the driver seat already came out of the car.

he was also about to opened the door to his side but was beaten by the wong who opened it first from the outside. still zipping his mouth, twenty got out of the car and he had already expected to get an earful from the older male who was not having it since a while ago. ❝why were you inside the bar?❞

continuing to walk, twenty lowered his head down and fiddled with his fingers. he forced himself not to say anything until he got to the front door. he was about to open it silently, hoping that his parents and his sister is now asleep, but he was being turned around and was slammed by the wall next tp the door.

what greeted him was a glare coming from jeffrey. ❝i asked you a question, what were you doing—❞

❝why, is it wrong for me to also have fun?❞ finally speaking, twenty's voice was soft as he didn't have any plans on overpowering the taller.

❝at a bar, twenty?❞ jeffrey moved away with a scoff. ❝tell me, did jiro drag you there?❞

❝so what if he dragged me to a bar?❞ even though he wasn't raising his voice unlike the other, twenty was still annoyed by how he was acting. ❝what if he asked me to go there with him?❞

❝you shouldn't have gave yourself up for him! you know what kind of person jiro is.❞ sure, he might have finished three glasses already but seeing the sight of the younger being molested made him sober all of a sudden. ❝you're still seventeen—❞

❝and you're nineteen going after someone who's underaged!❞

twenty knew he shouldn't have said that as he was the one who even started this ordeal. but he couldn't help it, the older was showing signs that he didn't want to put meaning into. he believed on what he saw inside the bar and he'll stick to convincing himself that jeffrey was there just to get laid or to find someone.

he was upset and frustrated at what was currently happening.

upset because of what he saw.

frustrated because he couldn't do anything about.

❝didn't you just see what happened to you back there? you were almost—❞ jeffrey was once again cut off by him.

❝and what if i wanted it to happen, what if i wanted to fuck someone tonight?❞ bending down and getting the spare keys that was hidden under the mat, he hurriedly unlocked the door and opened it. though, he first faced the older who looked disheartened listening to him. ❝you don't have the right to do anything because i'm not yours. so if i were you, i should just go back there and bring one of those girls to a motel.❞

he was filled with jealousy, his mind was conflicted, and twenty honestly had no idea what he was on about towards him. he knew the best way to solve this was to hear his explanation but instead of doing that,

he slammed the door right in front of jeffrey's face.

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