꧁~Shattered Ego~꧂

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—Yuwen, known for his teasing and cocky attitude, was once again filming the mistakes of others. You watched in disbelief as everyone seemed to ignore it, brushing it off as just another one of his antics. Maybe they didn’t know how to confront him, or perhaps they simply didn’t care. Either way, it was starting to get out of hand.—

—You hadn’t realized until now that Yuwen’s antics came from a desperate need for attention. What started as harmless jokes became a push for validation. As the laughs faded and annoyed glances grew, he kept going, unaware he was crossing the line. It wasn’t malice—it was fear. Fear of being overlooked, of fading into insignificance. So, he clung to his teasing, believing that as long as people watched, he mattered.—

—But now, it was personal. You had become one of his victims, and seeing your mistake posted online made your stomach sink. The embarrassment and anger simmered in your chest. You knew Yuwen didn’t mean it, but that didn’t make it any less hurtful. He was being an ass about it, blind to the damage he was causing.—

—Without hesitation, you approached Yuwen and tapped on his shoulder while he was filming. He barely glanced at you, too caught up in capturing yet another humiliating moment.—

~ " We need to talk. "

—You said with a firm, no-nonsense tone, your eyes locking onto his with quiet intensity.—

~ " What? You want a close-up of your next screw-up? I’ll make sure to get your good side this time. "

—Yuwen scoffed, lowering his phone slightly. A smug grin tugged at his lips.—

~ " You're not funny. "

—The words cut through him like a blade. Little Yuwen—the childlike, vulnerable part of him—shattered. Not funny? His fingers twitched slightly, and his cocky grin faltered. He froze, his phone suddenly feeling heavier in his hand. For a split second, the bravado slipped, and all that was left was the boy who just wanted to be liked.—

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