My Forbidden Lover

CHAPTER 6 – The Hallway Encounter

The next day, while walking through the busy university hallway, Juen caught sight of Zackarya—cheerful and laughing beside someone else.

There was something in Zackarya’s smile, a brightness that made Juen’s chest tighten slightly. He just stood there quietly, watching from afar.

Just then, a cheerful and energetic boy suddenly appeared beside him—it was Jiang, the ever-friendly and playful student known for his puppy-like energy.

“Ni hao! ” Jiang greeted brightly, grinning ear to ear.

“Why are you standing here all alone? Are you looking at someone? ”

He cupped his hand around his eye like a telescope, pretending to scan the hallway dramatically.

“Ohhh, is that your big brother, isn’t it? ” he teased.

Flustered, Juen quickly tugged Jiang’s arm to make him stop.

“You’re so noisy,” he whispered sharply.

Jiang chuckled, still amused. “So tell me, who are you watching, hmm? ”

Instead of answering, Juen looked at him curiously. “Are you really Chinese? How come you’re so fluent in our language? ”

“I’m learning your language because I like it,” Jiang replied proudly. “Actually… can we be friends? Ever since I started here, I haven’t really gotten close to anyone. My accent messes things up—people have trouble understanding me.”

As Jiang continued to talk, Juen rested his chin on his hand, his gaze still drifting somewhere far away.

“Huài dài! ”Jiang muttered in Chinese (“How rude!”), realizing he was basically talking to himself.

“Who... Who are you even staring at? ” Jiang asked, squinting. Then his eyes widened.

“Gòu de! Are you in love with your brother?! ” he suddenly shouted.

Juen’s eyes went wide in horror. He immediately covered Jiang’s mouth with both hands.

“Can you not shout like that?! ”

“Okay, okay,” Jiang mumbled under Juen’s palms. “I’ll stay quiet—just talk to me instead! ”

Juen sighed. “And who even are you, huh? ”

“Alright! ” Jiang said, straightening up proudly. “Let me introduce myself! ”

“My name is Wu Jiang, I am 18 years old, and I am a freshman from the Faculty of Engineering! ”

His eyes sparkled with childlike energy as he introduced himself like a proud puppy.

As he spoke, another young man approached—tall, confident, and sharp-featured—watching the scene with quiet amusement.

It was Kaoro Takashi.

“Hey, Juen,” Kaoro greeted with a calm smile.

“Hey,” Juen replied simply.

Then Kaoro turned to Jiang and said fluently,

“Nǐ hǎo, wǒ jiào Kǎoluō, wǒ shì bàn Rìběn xuètǒng, dàn wǒ huì shuō Zhōngguó huà. Nǐ hǎo ma? ”

(Hello, my name is Kaoro Takashi. I’m half Japanese, but I can speak Chinese. How are you?)

Jiang’s face lit up with excitement.

“Tiān na! Nǐ shuō Zhōngguó huà tài bàng le! Wǒ yǐhòu bù huì zài máfan le! ”

(Oh my god! You’re amazing at speaking Chinese! I won’t have a hard time anymore!)

Juen just scratched his head in confusion—he didn’t understand a single thing they were saying. Feeling left out, he quietly slipped away without saying goodbye.

The Ride Offer

While walking along the roadside a few minutes later, a sleek red sports car pulled up beside him. The tinted window rolled down, revealing Arthit behind the wheel.

“Why are you walking? ” Arthit asked, leaning slightly out of the window.

“Want me to give you a ride home? ”

Juen shook his head. “Hmm… no thanks.”

But Arthit wasn’t giving up. He started driving slowly, matching Juen’s walking pace.

“Come on, at least let me take you somewhere safe,” he said with a playful smile.

“Can you just drive faster and go home already? ” Juen sighed.

Arthit chuckled. “I’ll keep you company until you catch a ride. Unless… you want me to take you home myself.”

Juen rolled his eyes and kept walking while Arthit’s Ferrari crawled alongside him.

Suddenly, a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR sped past them, overtaking Arthit’s car with a loud roar.

The powerful sound made Juen flinch, freezing in his steps.

“What the f**k! “Arthit! ” shouted, slamming his hand on the steering wheel.

The Mercedes stopped abruptly in front of them. The driver’s door opened—and out stepped Zackarya.

Without a word, he walked over, lifted the startled Juen off his feet, and carried him straight into his car.

“Why didn’t you call me?! ”Zackarya snapped, his voice sharp and full of worry.

“I can commute on my own,” Juen protested, frowning.

“Commute, my ass! You were walking! ” Zackarya barked back.

“Do you have to curse every time you open your mouth? ”Juen muttered, crossing his arms with a disappointed look.

Zackarya didn’t reply. His jaw tightened as he focused on driving—the silence heavy between them, broken only by the hum of the engine.

Zack received my application for Italy. "Italy is the country I chose to study in," said Juen.

Zachary stopped in the middle of the road at what he heard, gripping the steering wheel tightly and swallowing hard while holding back the words,

"He doesn't want the young man to leave."

"Good "luck"—Zackarya gaslighting himself.

Zackarya's POV.

Damn it, how is it wrong to fall in love with someone my parents adopted to be my sibling?

How can it be a sin to love someone who is not my blood relative but is part of my family?

Damn it.

***

Juen and Jiang are eating together in the canteen.

"Why were you absent yesterday?"

Jiang asked..

"I don't listen to the bees' conversations," he replied.

"What did you talk about?" Juen asked.

Hmmmmmm, we just introduced ourselves. to each other.

And then...?????

And then what? Jiang asked back.

"And then what's next, stupid?" Juen replied.

None!

"After our conversation, he invited me to eat at a famous restaurant with candle lighting and a violin performance, and then he dropped me off at our place," he told Juen. 😆

So, did you go on a date? Juen asked jokingly, with a side eye and a slight smile on his lips.

Hinnn... No! No! "—" He refused, while making an "X" with his hand.

The young man could only laugh.

Jiang... After this school year, I'll be studying in Italy.

"Can I get your contact details so if I get bored there, I can call you, right?" Juen said.

"Why not your older brother, since there's

already something between you?" Jiang replied.

Huh, what are you saying? - the young man replied.

"Not me, I can feel that you like each other, but you're just holding back because you're siblings," Jiang said.

We are not siblings. "No," Juen replied, raising his voice.

"Calm down, little rabbit," Jiang replied.

"Oh, okay, here are my contact details; just scan them," Jiang said.

[ Scanner ] ..

Are you the one in the yukata? Juen asked.

"Oh, so what, is it cute?" he asked jokingly.

Cute? "Cute feet," Juen replied jokingly.

Juen looked at his watch and saw that it was 5:30 pm. He was about to leave the canteen when he saw Zackarya waiting, standing by the car.

Zeckarya. ;

You're leaving next week; you need to...

What do you need? - Juen asked.

"Just get on," Zackarya replied.

Juen got into the vehicle. And Zackarya immediately had it driven.

[message sent] ...

Jiang: Why did you suddenly disappear?

Juen: He's waiting for me outside the canteen.

Jiang: I'm in trouble.

Juen: Huh??

Jiang: Good luck!

Filled with surprise, the young man sat up straight because he couldn't understand what Jiang meant.

As the car drove, the young man leaned back and dozed off during the journey. Zachariah noticed that Juen was sleeping, and he couldn't help but smile at the young man's cuteness.

***

Juen woke up from his nap and noticed that he wasn't familiar with the route they were taking

Zack, where are we going? - she asked.

"We're almost there," Zackarya replied.

Where?

"Let's run away," Zackarya replied jokingly.

Taran... - Are you crazy? - Juen replied, raising his voice slightly.

Zackarya took her to the secret house, which only he and Kaoru knew about. This is where they have fun and sometimes hang out with the women they use when they need them. It remains a secret; even Zackarya's parents have no idea about this house.

His only childhood friend is Kaoro.

Upon arriving at the secret house.

The young man was surprised because the door to Zackarya's secret house suddenly opened on its own, and Juen entered.

Upon entering, Juen's eyes scanned the surroundings because he was so amazed by the house's design. It was as if every corner was controlled.

"Go take a bath, and I'll start preparing dinner," Zackarya suddenly said.

The young man nodded immediately.

After Juen finished taking a bath, he was peacefully getting dressed inside the room when he suddenly heard the door open.

When he turned around, it was Zackarya.

Zechariah pushed her onto the bed, and she was only wearing a bathrobe.

As he lay in bed, Zackarya immediately silenced him and pressed down with both hands to prevent him from struggling.

Zackarya. he said.

Zackarya brought his lips close to the young man's neck and breathed very warmly. As if inviting.

Zackarya smelled the fragrant scent from the young man's body.

At that time, no prohibition was in effect. Zackarya pressed his lips against the young man's body from his neck down to his thighs.

Zechariah kissed John so they could continue to satisfy their bodies' desires.

The longer it goes on, the hotter it gets.