-Sun's POV-
Well, this didn't age well.
This is the price of being a nice person I guess. Why even that Nong? He does not let me live in peace I swear to god.
"So, what are you going to do about it?" Bank asked out of curiosity.
How the hell could I know? It is not my problem but he should be the one to fix it. It affects my reputation too you know.
" I guess the one that sent these pictures to them was the bastard I told you about earlier. He probably got mad that he didn't get what he wanted."
"You mean the creep that tried to take Moon's pictures?"
"Yeah, the perspective of the photo looks like it was from his side. I 100% know it is him. I just need to find who that creep is."
"Didn't you tell me that Moon should be the one that handle this?"
Yeah I said that, but I know for a fact that he could not handle this mess. So I better handle this myself.
"Don't worry, he is going to pay for this. I know he is only worrying about his so called 'conservative life' but he will come to me without me even trying to reach out to him."
"Don't act like you can not find that jerk. I know you could expose him in a day. Why are you even waiting?"
"I know I can handle it by myself, but it will be more fun this way. That little Nong asking for my help. After all of that grousy act he pulled on me, he will be like a little lost cat trying to find his way back home." I said while smirking.
I know he will reach out today.
~~~
-Moon's POV-
I left the group call instantly after hearing the news, got out of my bed and opened my SNS just to see bunch of notifications and follows.
And then some gut wrenching hashtag caught my eye.
"#SunMoon is our new ship from now on!"
(Anonymous29492)
Hell no! This is not going to happen on my watch.
And excuse me but SunMoon? Why is it SunMoon but not MoonSun? What are they even on by putting his name first?
Well boy don't get me started.
I left a comment under the post.
"Please delete this post, it is a misunderstanding. We are not even close"
(MoonBann_)
Just as I was ready to leave the dorm to head out to my class, bunch of notifications popped up again like crazy.
(Sunnydaze replied to your comment)
"Not that close? I remember staying at your dorm after drinking together the other day. Don't hurt my feelings like this please TT."
IS HE ON SOMETHING? WHAT IS HE TRYING TO DO? KILL ME?
Oh no, bunch of people liked his comment…
And it is still rising up nonstop.
I don't know what is his plan but I'm not going to join him on this shitty rollercoaster. He for sure loves the attention he gets.
Such a kid. And he always sulks about how the Nong's are childish all the time. Shame on him to be honest…
~~~
-Author's POV-
Moon quickly got out of the dorm and headed to the faculty.
Everyone was staring and giggling at him while he was walking through the hall.
It was even weirder because he wasn't on his faculty, he was at the engineering area of the campus.
He tried to reach out to P'Sun through social media but his message box was close to non followers. Moon knew that he was not going to follow just to reach out to P'Sun. Following him would even look worse after this mess.
He decided to call P'First and get his ID from him but he didn't answer. He was probably in class after they ended the call, so thats why Moon was in this situation as of now.
He stood next the door, waiting for the class to finish so that he could handle it.
When students started to get out of the class, he got infront of it. He saw P'First from afar, waved to him to get here faster.
As he was waving, someone got infront of P'First, blocking Moon's view.
"Long time no see. Are you here to make me trip and fall again?"
It was P'Sun, the one that he was looking for.
He was blocking the door, leaning on his arm thats holding the door.
Everyone was looking at them holding their breath. Moon rolled his eyes and let out a sigh.
"Yeah that wasn't my fault. It was all on you, stop opening this deal again and again."
P'Sun started grinning.
Moon knew something dangerous was going to come out of this childish mans mouth, but he was not ready for it.
"But it is your fault this time."
"You're standing still on my way like a door, I haven't seen anybody fallen on the floor earlier right?"
"I of course haven't fallen on the floor. But I'm pretty sure I have fallen for you."
He said with a cheesy smile on his face, raising Moon's chin with his index finger.
~~~
-Moon's POV-
What is this mans deal for real?! Is he out of his mind? He is pulling a show infront of everyone again!
Everyone around us started screaming after what he said, leaving me no choice but to push him from me.
"Stop talking nonsense you snob! I'm not here to deal with you."
"Oh, then why are you here?"
"I'm here to get your number from P'First!"
I said out of anger, not realizing what consequences I will face because of my stupid mouth.
Everyone even got louder as he stood there laughing.
I'm serious, are these people unemployed? Why are they even listening to us?
"Come with me now. We are going to sort things out. You will listen and shut your mouth this time so get ready." I said, taking his hand and getting far, I mean WAY FAR away from the crowd around us.
I glanced at P'First while leaving, thank god he was finally here, after every single embarassing thing happened!
I looked at him dead in the eyes, signaling "why weren't you here before him?!" with my face. I will get back to him later.
~~~
-Sun's POV-
This kid is something else I swear. He even helped me by not shutting his stupid mouth.
How can he not know what will face him after asking for my number while being in a hall that is full of students?
He pulled me by my hand, holding onto me like I was a trash that he picked from the floor, trying to find a bin to throw it in.
He guided me to the engineering areas cafe, found a calm spot and literally pushed me to the chair, leaving my hand empty.
He put both of his hands on the table, standing almost onto me.
I felt like I was on an interrogation table, waiting for the police to put me into superis.
He for sure had that bossy vibe, but it clocked to me just now as he caged me to the chair.
"I will cut it short, delete your comment. Plus, it looks like you were the one to let them share that picture based on your corny actions. So tell them to delete that too. My words are non-negotiable if they already came out of my mouth."
"Woah calm down little one, why would I let anybody share a picture of me and even with you together with me?! That affects my reputation too you know?"
How is he so sure of himself like this?
Yeah I think people should be confident but this even too much for me.
"Then why are you even playing along with the page by talking a load of hot air about us!"
He yelled, leaving me no room to response.
I got up from the chair, looked down at him.
He kinda looks cute when is riled up, like a little red ball.
I slowly held his shoulders, making sit down to the chair while patting his head with my other hand.
He was still looking at me, then I realized his hands were trembling.
I didn't know if it was out of anger or anxiety.
But I realized I might've gone too far.
This scene was of course not what I imagined while being dragged by him here.
"First of all calm down. No one is going to bite you, I can handle it. Just trust me."
He pulled his head away from me, trying to dodge my hand.
"Yeah well we saw how that went…
Listen, I'm not the one to trust your words so just do what you gotta do and then leave me alone by myself."
"Okay fine but just calm down. It is not that big of a deal."
He turned his head back to me again, his eye twitching.
"Yeah this 'little' attention might not affect you but I live a simple life unlike you. I don't even use social media too much but just because of this mess I got more than 10k followers in a day P'Sun!"
"Oh I gain that much followers every month don't worry."
"Yeah so that is why I'm uncomfortable, I don't live my life like yours nor wanna live it like yours. I was fine alone!"
"Okay dont have a shorts fuse this fast, I said calm down I will handle it! I will find the one that sent this picture."
He let out a sigh, putting his head onto the table while sliding his arm next to it.
"I'm just tired, why is everything so complicated?"
He was slowly blinking his eyes, zoning out.
He really does look tired.
I hope I am not the one that made this mess.
"Everything is going to be fine, trust me. I know we are not that close but if you want me to clear all of that followers from you socials, I can do it. I already know who is the one behind this picture I guess."
He turned his eyes towards me, not moving his head.
"Really, who is it?"
"Well I still don't know his name but it was the guy that tried to take your photos. I will let someone handle the CCTV footage of that street when we were there, I am sure they will identify that prick in no time." I said,
sitting across the table from him while leaning back to my chair and looking up, examining the cafes ceiling.
"Keep it quick, I don't know how but wipe those followers too as you said. I'm not okay with foreign people following me on anwhere like I said."
"That is the easiest part, just come with me today to let the programmer do his work. He will also handle the picture situation.
I know you won't spill out your password just like that. I'm atleast that close to you to know that about you."
"Yeah you are right about that."
I opened my phone, clicked on the messenger and opened my QR code.
"Here scan this, I will send you the time. Be ready before it, I will come pick you up."
He also opened his phone, scanned the QR and added me on his list.
"No need, drop the address too."
"I knew you would say this but it is harder to get there with public transportation. Nong, just accept the invite. That's it."
"Fine, see you."
He got up and left like a light year, leaving me all by myself.
The other tables were still looking at me after he left.
"Don't you guys have anything better than listening to us and giggling about it?! Have some respect."
I clicked my tongue, stood up and also left after him.
~~~
-Moon's POV-
"So is he going to wait infront of the dorm?" First said, after I told him the situation.
"Probably."
"Don't forget to inform us after you get there. I still don't trust P'Shit after all" Ten said, while snacking with Bee.
"Well I don't think he meant any harm with those corny jokes but, I'm on Ten's side too. Just wanna protect my friend you know?"
Said Bee, also patting Ten's shoulder.
"Hey you ate chips with that hand, stop touching my shirt! It will get dirty!" Ten said pushing Bee's hand and trying to maintain himself.
"But my cheeks are clean!! Wanna touch it?"
Bee said while getting closer to Ten jokingly, making him feel embarassed and overwhelmed.
"Fine; calm down guys, I will let you all know."
"Yeah, I will wait for you to get back to the dorm anyways, so don't leave me hanging if I try to reach to you"
"Okay P'First, it is fine as I said."
~~~
(Couple of hours later)
Sunnydaze:
I'm waiting infront of your dorm, get here if you're ready. We'll get going.
MoonBann_:
Okay, will be there in a minute.
~~~
-Author's POV-
Moon checked himself one more time on the mirror before he headed out, took his keys and wore his shoes.
"I'm going now P'First, talk to you later!" He said while closing the door.
But as he was shutting it, a hand stopped the door from closing.
It was P'First, with his messy hair and pajamas.
"Wait, I will get you to the car. I was going to talk with Sun anyways." He said, scratching his butt while yawning.
Moon sighed, not out of frustration but boredom. He understood his cousins feelings though, it was normal for P'First to look after him.
P'First promised Moon's parents that he will take good care of him, so he was extra protective of him.
Since he knew Moon had bad experiences from the past, he always looked after him like a big brother even though they had a little age gap between them.
They got outside and as they were walking through the only expensive car at the parking lot; there was P'Sun, leaning on his car while wearing sunglasses at night.
"Cut the show Sun, it is literally dark outside."
First said while smirking a bit because of the dumb situation Sun was in.
"What do you expect from a show freak anyways?" Moon said, tilting his head with a sassy laugh.
"Hey, don't y'all realize how bright this parking lots lights are? My eyes are sensitive!"
Sun said while he took off his sunglasses.
"Cut the short talk y'all.You can get in the car Moon, I will talk with Sun for a minute as I said upstairs."
First said while opening the back door for Moon.
Then Sun gasped, shut his open mouth and closed the back door as Moon was trying to get in.
"How dare you try to let him sit at the back, do I look like a chaffeur to you? He can sit next to me by the passenger seat."
"Yeah that won't work for me. Why would he sit next to you after your crazy moves this morning? I am pretty sure he would not want it too." First said while clicking his tongue, expressing his deny.
"I was just joking, do I look like a freak to you First? We've known eachother long to know that until now don't you think?"
Sun said, crossing his arms infront of him.
"Don't make a big deal out of it guys, okay I will sit next to him as he says. This is his car, his rules anyways." Moon said.
Sun side eyed First with a look of win on his face. He excitedly opened the door for Moon, letting him in.
Moon slowly rolled down the window.
"Say what you need to say P'First. I don't have all day to wait for you guys."
"Okay you roll up the window and wait for him." First said while signaling him to roll it up with his hands.
He then dragged Sun to a bit far, placed his hands on his shoulder and looked dead in his eyes as if he was on a battle field.
"He should… no. Not should. He 'will' be back before 21.30 okay? And don't get over the speed limit when he is in the car.
I know you are not one of those guys as you said, I will choose to trust you but do as I say.
Also don't let him get stressed for anything at that moment, I am sure he will panic as he enters that 'my circle is getting bigger' energy."
"Brother, what are you? His dad?"
"Stop thinking what I am to him and listen to my words instead. He is of course not a baby, but he is not used to people getting near his own little circle.
I am his cousin and even I am just standing near that circle, he does not like it.
Just because he seems happy or energetic around us does not mean he is always comfy around us."
Sun lifted one of his brows, looking confused but also moving his head up and down, agreeing to what First says.
"Dang okay, I already figured he was kinda like that. But 21.30 is too early for us to get back in time, arriving there will take long too. Let's make that 22.00, bet?"
First sighed and let his hand sweep through his hair.
"Okay fine. Open some calm music for him while y'all are on the way. I'm heading back now."
First glanced at Moon; the boy that rolled down and stuck his head out from the window, trying to hear what they were talking about.
He winked at him as if he tried to make it look like everything was fine. Moon smiled.
~~~
-Moon's POV-
"I didn't know that you like listening to these type of songs." I said while looking outside from the window.
The street lights were shining through my eyes until they were gone from my sight.
It was a slow rhythmed love song. And to be more detailed about it, it was one of my favorite songs.
"Yeah, well I actually don't listen to it that much. This song was playing at the first VCD movie I ever bought and watched as a teen.
So it has a special place for me"
He said, focusing on the road.
I didn't expect him to be interested in things like this to be honest, I realized I shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
"Oh so you have that artsy side somewhere in you huh? Interesting, P'.I never saw that side of yours."
He laughed, not so shocked at my response.
"Do you remember how you thought I was hanging out on that street right?
I was actually buying a VCD that I was searching for so long.
So, you actually saw that artsy side of me before, but never realized nor knew it."
"…Yeah? That's nice."
I really don't know what to say because… Like what would someone do in this situation?
He literally tries to say I was judgemental of him in a bad way.
I don't know, I am not good with words.
He cleared his throat as the atmosphere went dead silent.
"What about you? Looks like you are enjoying it much more than me." He said, voluming up the speaker.
"Well, yeah. It is good, sounds good."
"Have you heard it before?"
"It is actually my f… Yeah I mean, nevermind.
How much time left until we get there?"
He doesn't need to know which music I favorite or hate, does he? We are strangers after all.
~~~
-Sun's POV-
"We have couple of minutes left."
He seems uncomfortable, is it because of the question?
Being 'this much' cautious with every little thing is too far bro.
Well, I don't need to know his music knowledge that bad anyways. Just asked him to light up the mood. It looks like it sparked back.
I should change his username to 'NPC Boy' from now on.
~~~
We got out of the car, walking through the silent street together. No one was outside at this hour. It is mostly because elders tend to live here that is why.
His pace was slow next to mine, just like his calm character that he shows 'most of the time'. I slowed down to adapt with his tempo.
"So where are we going now? This place looks a bit… creepy."
"Don't worry, it is an elderly neighborhood.
No bad people walk by here.We will walk for like a minute and then we will see the place right infront of us."
Why is he… Well I am sure it is bit because of anxiety as before. He clearly looks he is cold.
"Here, I got hot all of a sudden. Take it."
I took out my hoodie and slowly threw it on his head. I didn't give single a glance to him, because if I did, I knew he was going to give it back to me. So, I looked up and examined the sky while doing it.
"No please take it, I won't wear it."
Dang, no eye connection does not work on him too I guess.
"Just accept the good deeds sometimes. Is it that hard for you?"
"Aren't you cold? The rain has stopped just now as we got out of the car, it is chilly."
"I said I got hot. Don't think it is for you, just hold it for me. You can wear it if you don't want to hold it."
Yeah, me acting nonchalant actually worked on him wearing the hoodie. Oh my god, how smart of me. Thank you for creating such a clever person like me, god…
Of course he wouldn't just accept what I say directly, he needs to hear the negative part to agree on it.
"It looks a bit big on me isn't it? hahaha…"
I didn't realize how he wear it that fast but…
He was right, I couldn't even see his hands. The sleeves were longer than his arms, shoulder parts were drooling like a slime from him.
"You literally got lost in it not going to lie haha."
"Yeah, you're right." He said, hiding a smile under his lips. He looked comfy in it that is for sure.
~~~
-Moon's POV-
"We are here." He said, pointing at the white building with the garden.
The gates opened up instantly as we got closer to the entrance, the house looked modern with a mix of old culture in it.
I don't know why my heart was beating so fast, but as he knocked on the front door, I slowly backed up. Staying behind him, making myself almost 'invisible' again.
The footsteps were getting louder as someone got closer to the door, and as I heard the creak of the door I slowly tilted my head to the right to see the person that would help us on this case. It was…
"Nong Moon?" said the guy.
"Earth..?" I said.
Sun looked a bit confused at both of us, still letting me stay behind him.
"Oh, do you guys know each other?" P'Sun said, pointing at him and me.
"Yes." said the guy,
"No." I said,
at the same time.
"Uh, so who should I listen to?"
I gave up, I should give up.
"He is just someone I used to know." I said, backing up a bit more.
"Is he your…?"
"He was my…"
End of Chapter 3.
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