NUNEW'S POV

- You don't like Hawaiian pizza? Nat whispered quietly, trying not to burst out laughing.

- And what about you? Do you really like pineapple on pizza with ham? Who came up with that? Some kind of psycho or what? Besides, Nat... don't you think we have more important problems than pineapples, huh?

- I think you should turn off the sound on your phone because Zee is texting you! - Oh no, no, no, no! In panic, I grabbed my phone and managed to silence the notifications just in time.

- Yeah... They're calling us for pizza. What should we do?

- We still don't know much. For now, let's just act as we always do.

- This is so unfair! I don't understand any of this!

- I know, Nhu, I understand just as much as you do.

We waited a few more minutes in the bushes to avoid raising suspicion by returning too quickly.

***

- I missed you! - Max said as he approached Nat and wrapped his arm around him. The two of them looked really cute together.

- Did you miss me too? - Zee stood behind me, whispering in my ear. A warm breeze enveloped my neck, sending shivers of excitement through my body.

- P'Zee! - I raised my voice at him. Hia perfectly knows my weaknesses and likes to exploit them at the least expected moments. I wanted to say more, I was about to speak, but Zee was quicker than me. He turned me to face him, placing his hand on my cheek.

***
(an hour later)

- Nunu, I'm really glad you're here with me. - Zee hugged me tightly.

- P' Can I ask you something? - I looked uncertainly into his eyes.

- Darling, you can ask me anything you want.

- Zee! Nong Nat isn't feeling well! His stomach hurts a lot and he's not listening to me at all. I wanted to take him home, but he's being stubborn kid and he said that he's not going anywhere! - Max said as he rushed over to us, effectively interrupting our conversation.

- You guys stay here, I'll take care of it. - I made a concerned expression, pretending to be genuinely worried about my friend.

- Are you sure? We were supposed to have pizza, drinks, and party all night. - Zee didn't really want to let me go.

- It's no big deal, besides, to be honest, I also have a bit of a stomachache. Before we came to you, we had ice cream, and I think that might be why he's not feeling well. - I lied, but I wasn't the only one who lied.

- Alright, sweetheart, then you can take care of him. You're probably the only person Nat will listen to at all. Take him home and rest. - Zee allowed me to go. Natasitt sometimes has silly ideas. I wonder what he's come up with this time.

- NuNew, if you start feeling worse, call me immediately. Zee already had a beer, but I haven't, so if necessary, I'll get in the car and we'll head to the hospital. - Max added with a somber look in his eyes.

- Don't worry P', I don't think there will be a need for that. - I replied, trying to reassure them.

- We'll come back about 4 am. There's something else we need to discuss.

- No problem. Hia, don't worry about it. I'll manage - I pecked Zee on the cheek. I waved Max goodbye and hurried off to my friend.

***

- Doctor Nhu arrives to the rescue. The diagnosis is that you need to get a shot in the butt right away, you little rascal! - Nat shuddered upon hearing my rough voice.

- I knew you would come. - He smiled at me brightly.

- We know each other so well, I can sniff out your lies from a mile away. - I rolled my eyes theatrically.

- Look what I found in Max's wallet. - Natasitt pulled out a crumpled picture. I looked at the paper with disgust.

The photo showed three guys. I recognized P'Max immediately, he hadn't changed much. He was smiling widely at the camera, making a Korean heart symbol with his fingers. The other two were younger and one of them was wearing school uniform. I also recognized P'Zee and I wasn't happy about it. My Hia was kissing some stranger boy on the cheek, dangerously close to his lips. I clenched my fists in anger as I stared at the scene. I guess I don't have to say how much I didn't like it.

- Who is that? - Nat pointed to the photo, indicating the caption in the lower left corner.

- Z.S.M forever - I read the inscription out loud.

- Z may mean Zee, M stands for Max. And S? Who is S?

- Damn it! I have no idea! Whoever this boy is, he must be close with Zee. Look at them, isn't it obvious?

- What do we do now?

- Plan A or Plan B? Choose wisely.

- Wait! Do we even have a plan? - He looked at me suspiciously, thinking I'd gone mad.

- Just make a choice!

- Plan B is always better.

- Well, in that case I hope you can dance.

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TO BE CONTINUED ♡