?FRENEMY? PONDPHUWIN FF

Jack, Joe, and Dunk were already seated at their usual table, chatting casually while Zara sat beside them, nodding occasionally in response. Joe, however, kept sneaking glances at Zara, his eyes softening every time she moved.

"Joe, stop staring at her like a lovesick puppy," Jack teased, nudging him.

Joe quickly straightened up. "W-What? I wasn't staring!" he stammered, earning a chuckle from Dunk.

Just then, Phuwin and Joong arrived at the cafeteria. Spotting their friends, they waved before heading toward the food counter.

"I'll get lunch for Zara and me," Phuwin said.

Joong nodded. "Sure, I'll grab mine and meet you at the table."

After a few minutes, they returned to the table, only for Phuwin's steps to falter slightly.

Sitting at their table, with the most self-satisfied smirk, was none other than Pond.

Phuwin rolled his eyes dramatically before slumping into his seat, pointedly ignoring him.

Zara, sitting beside him, fidgeted slightly, worried about another argument. She looked at Phuwin, but he just shook his head with a small wink, silently telling her to eat.

Pond, watching their silent exchange, narrowed his eyes slightly.

Phuwin began eating, his focus solely on his food-until he suddenly noticed something missing.

He blinked. "Huh?"

Pond, sitting right across from him, popped a fry into his mouth.

From Phuwin's plate.

Phuwin's eye twitched. He slowly lifted his gaze.

"Hey," he said flatly. "Eat from your own plate. Why are you stealing my fries?"

Pond blinked at him, putting on the most fake innocent expression imaginable.

"Did I?" he asked, tilting his head. "No, I don't think so. See? I have my own food. Why would I take from yours?"

Phuwin's frown deepened. "Ohoo, don't act in front of me. I know exactly what kind of person you are. Just admit it-you stole my food, you idiot."

Jack, Joe, and Dunk tried to stifle their laughter as Pond shrugged, popping another fry into his mouth.

"Hmm," Pond mused. "I don't know, Phuwin. Maybe your fries just like me more?"

Phuwin scoffed, his grip tightening around his spoon. "Oh, you wanna test me, huh?"

Pond smirked, leaning forward slightly. "Maybe."

Phuwin, glaring, picked up a fry from Pond's plate and shoved it into his mouth.

The entire table went silent.

Zara gasped. Jack's mouth fell open. Joe coughed to cover his laugh. Dunk blinked in shock.

Pond's smirk immediately vanished. His eye twitched.

Phuwin, chewing dramatically, gave him an innocent look. "Oh? What? I thought we were sharing now."

Pond set his fork down. "Oh, you're so dead."

Phuwin grinned. "Bring it on, rich boy."

Pond and Phuwin continued their silent food war, snatching fries and side-eyeing each other like two kids fighting over a toy.

Jack, Joe, and Dunk exchanged amused looks, barely holding back their laughter.

"Should we stop them?" Dunk whispered.

"Nah," Jack smirked. "This is way too entertaining."

Zara, on the other hand, was watching in pure horror, her hand over her mouth. "Phu, stop! You're gonna make a mess!"

But it was too late.

Phuwin, in his frustration, picked up a spoonful of sauce and dramatically shoved it onto his plate, accidentally sending a few droplets flying.

Pond, not one to back down, reached for his own sauce container, accidentally tipping it over in the process.

And just like that-

SPLASH.

Thick red sauce splattered across both of their shirts.

Silence fell over the table.

Phuwin and Pond, mid-argument, froze in absolute shock. They slowly looked down at their stained clothes... and then back up at each other.

The entire cafeteria seemed to pause, watching the moment unfold.

Zara gasped. "Oh my god!"

Joe bit his lip, trying so hard not to burst into laughter. Jack and Dunk exchanged wide-eyed glances, barely containing themselves.

Phuwin's lips parted in disbelief. "You... you got sauce on me!"

Pond blinked before scoffing. "Are you blind?! Look at my shirt! You did this first!"

Phuwin's eyes narrowed. "You literally threw sauce all over yourself, dumbass!"

Pond glared back. "You started it, idiot!"

Phuwin let out an exasperated sigh, gripping his shirt. "Ugh! This was my favorite!"

Pond groaned, rubbing his temples. "I have an event after this! I can't be seen like this!"

Jack, finally unable to hold it in, snorted. "Pond, buddy, you look like you survived a food massacre."

Joe lost it, bursting into laughter. "I-I can't-look at them! They match!"

Phuwin and Pond whipped their heads toward him, glared, and simultaneously threw napkins at Joe's face.

Zara shook her head, rubbing her temples. "You both are impossible."