(After school, Moon read his poetry books, did his homework, and played video games. His mom told him that Tay went to stay with his friend, so he was bored at home the whole day.)
INT. Arthit's House — Night
(Tay is handcuffed to the bed. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door...)
Mimi
Hi there, Tay... How have you been here?
Jun (smirking)
He must be having so much fun. Poor you — your so-called boyfriend hasn't even come looking. How sad is that?
Arthit (laughing coldly)
You know what hurts the most, Tay? He doesn't even know you're gone.
Tay (glaring)
What do you want from me?
Mimi
Oh, Tay... Don't you want to know the real reason behind all of this?
Arthit
It was all a lie. I was never bullied. Moon never laid a finger on me.
Tay (shocked)
What?!
Mimi
I played the poor little sister, pretending my brother's life was ruined. I told you what you needed to hear so you'd turn against Moon. All lies.
Tay
My journal… You took it. How did you—?
Mimi (grinning)
Oh, you really should lock your drawers better. But don't worry, it's in good hands now.
Arthit (pulling out Tay's journal)
Correction: It was.
(Smirks, holding up his phone)
I just sent it to the press. Within seconds, it'll be everywhere.
Tay (begs)
Please… don't do this. I'm begging you, Arthit. Please!
Arthit (cold)
Too late. That's what your beloved boyfriend gets for stealing you from me.
Tay (shocked)
This… all of this… because of a crush?
Arthit
I loved you. Since day one. But you fell for Moon. Him. Of all people.
Tay
You could've just told me—
Arthit (interrupting)
And what? Watch you pity me? No thanks.
Jun (stepping in, bitter)
You want the truth, Tay?
We did this because he doesn't deserve you. He never did.
FLASHBACK: Jun's Monologue
Jun (voice trembling)
You know… when we were kids, Moon got everything. The latest toys. The loudest praise. The warmest hugs.I was the extra. The background. The one cropped out of every photo. I'd lie awake wondering what was wrong with me.
Why didn't they love me like they loved him?
Why did the world revolve around Moon Xie Lian?
(tears streak down his cheeks, he wipes them with a bitter smile)
And now? Now he has you.
The one thing I wanted.
Tay (screaming)
That doesn't mean you should ruin his life! That's not love!
Jun (laughing through tears)
He deserves worse than this, Tay. Way worse.
INT. The Next Morning — Arthit's House
(Mimi and Arthit go to school, leaving Jun to watch over Tay.)
(Tay lies quietly in bed, his wrists bruised from the cuffs. Suddenly—)
DOOR BURSTS OPEN.
A figure steps in, breathing hard, eyes wild with fear and rage...
"LET. HIM. GO."
TO BE CONTINUED...