It's Just A Picture (BL)
Chapter 284: Hyung, are you sure you watched the right video?

Chapter 284: Hyung, are you sure you watched the right video?

Dongwoo was called disgusting.

He was called a fag and a poison to society, along with his brother, whom he was shielding.

He was called different hurtful things and all for something he did not do.

Those words were ignited by Song Haijin’s people. She wanted to make sure he knew just what it meant to be gay in this industry.

She wanted to crush him and make him regret ever crossing her.

She wanted to exert dominance.

Dongwoo just kept scrolling. He scrolled and scrolled till there was nothing more and then he bowed his head.

Was that it?

He wondered. Was this what they were making a fuss about?

Honestly, aside from the fact that his credibility as a photographer was being questioned, there was nothing new with what he saw.

Insults of being gay, a fag, disgusting... Those were old news.

There was nothing there he hadn’t seen before. So, instead of getting hurt, he was rather... Bored and confused as to why the twins would think such a thing would hurt him.

Ah, yes. They didn’t know the things he had faced directly in the past. They may have read about it in his background report but they were not there when it happened.

They did not know how hurtful the rumors of him that went around on false accusations and how painful those stares, comments, and sneers made him crumble and wish the ground could just open up and swallow him.

... How those comments made him want to give up on his own life.

He was just glad they were not dragged into this and that there were no unsightly rumors about them.

’Song Haijin, if this is your plot to get me to fall and back off, then...’ he raised his head, showing a determined look in his eyes and a smirk on his lips. ’...you certainly underestimated me.’

Dongwoo got up.

He was rather angry though. Because of Song Haijin, his credibility as a photographer was being questioned.

He was a great photographer, and he knew that from the people who watched him work.

They gave him hope and allowed his talent to shine.

He would not let his reputation, neither the twins nor Minwoo’s reputation, or their studio and company’s reputation fall because of this terribly planned plot.

It was proof they wanted, right? He would let them see more than just proof.

(But what was he going to do, you ask? Just watch)

Dongwoo turned on the intercom and watched them arguing. They were blaming Geumtae for spilling something they could’ve left under the rug. And so, he said,

"Nothing can be hidden forever."

They turned to the intercom.

"Hyung, please come out." Minwoo said.

"I just don’t know why you guys were so worried." Dongwoo said. "The comments aren’t hurtful at all."

They paused.

"Hyung, are you sure you watched the right video?" Minwoo asked.

"Hm, I’m sure I wouldn’t miss a video of my handsome brother scolding a retarded and fame-blinded bitch." He said, repeating the words Dongwoo supposedly said in the video. "Anyway, it’s not a big deal."

"I don’t believe it." Seojin said.

They knew how hurtful those comments looked and were sure such things could bring Dongwoo’s soft heart, and that was why they tried all they could to stop him from seeing them.

And now he was saying it wasn’t a big deal?

They couldn’t believe it.

"Are you just saying that?" Seojun asked. "You’re just saying that so we won’t worry, isn’t that right? But knowing you watched those videos and read those comments, we already worry."

Dongwoo sighed and said,

"You know me too well."

How words made them think he admitted to lying about feeling better. But then, he added,

"In truth, this sort of thing is enough to bring me down." He said. "But I’ve seen too much of it, and I can’t keep feeling hurt for the same insults people throw at me every single time."

"What do you mean?" Geumtae asked and Dongwoo sighed.

"I’ll explain later." He said. "But I need to do something right now. So, everyone, please step back."

They were confused. What was he planning?

"Just trust me." He said. "Take three steps back."

They decided to do as he said and stepped back.

"Good, now, Minwoo, step forward." He said, and they looked at Minwoo, who obliged and stepped forward. "Come a little more closer." Dongwoo said and Minwoo got closer.

He was this close to kissing the door.

"Now, I’m going to open the door. Everyone, stay where you are." He said and they nodded.

It took a minute but Dongwoo opened the door and laughed, seeing them stay in the position he asked them to stay.

"You boys are so obedient." He said and from the looks of it, he wasn’t suppressing tears or hiding any hurt.

He was actually... Sunny?

It was confusing.

"Okay, now..." He wrapped his arm around Minwoo’s neck and raised his selfie stick that had his camera attached to the end. "Everyone, say cheese."

They were utterly lost but still managed to do what he wanted and he took the shot of all of them but with Minwoo particularly close.

He took down the camera and looked at them, smiling to himself, "Perfect."

He wanted to walk back into his apartment when Seojun grabbed his arm and showed a worried look in his eyes,

"Hyung, what are you doing?"

"Hm, you’ll see." He said. "But I want to show you guys that I don’t always need to rely on you." He smiled. "At least for this matter, I’m confident that I can turn the tide. So please, stay out here and allow me to do what I can."

"What exactly are you going to do?" Seojun asked. "Does it have something to do with that picture?"

"Of course." He smiled, shinning his teeth.

Dongwoo looked rather radiant that evening. Instead of looking gloomy and hurt after watching those videos and seeing those comments, as they expected, he was shining with so much confidence.

It was almost as if he had the entire situation under control.

He turned and wanted to walk in when he remembered something,

"Oh, Seojin, can I have my phone back now?" Seojin reluctantly took Dongwoo’s phone out of his pocket and stretched it towards him. "Thanks."

He accepted it as he smiled. But that was not all he had to say.

"Also, can you be a darling and cook up something? I’d like to eat when I’m done." Dongwoo said, and Seojin nodded, though he was still unsure of what was going on.

"Sure, Hyung." Seojin said. "What would you like to eat?"

"Hm, I’m thinking Kimchi." Dongwoo said and Seojin nodded.

"Lorento," Seojun called, and Geumtae and Minwoo looked at him like, ’Lorento? That’s new.’ "I don’t feel easy leaving you alone in your apartment." He said, showing his worry in his eyes.

Well, it couldn’t be helped. They were worrywarts who held his safety above everything else.

Dongwoo sighed.

"Alright. Geumtae, please come in." Dongwoo said, finally heading in and they all shot Geumtae jealous glares.

Why did it have to be him?

"Haha, I guess I’m it." Geumtae said and walked in with Lily in his arms. "Bye now." He smiled and shut the door.