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Qin found Grace's email first. It was so basic that it made his brain actually hurt. He needed her to open the email on her home WiFi. He timed it perfectly and sent it from a spoof email with an actual coupon to her favorite store. Surprisingly, he didn't have to wait long before she opened the email and he gained access to her home network. He waited until 3am when everyone would most likely be asleep to check devices on the networks for cameras. He activated each one just long enough to take a screenshot and determine where they were in the house. Luckily for him, they also had a smart doorbell camera.
For the next week, Qin rushed home just in case that day was the day that Grace would seduce Duang. He learned that Grace's parents came home early and didn't give her a chance to sneak anyone into the house. He obsessively monitored the group chat for any hint of things progressing. The one time when he wanted Duang to be a red flag and boast about his upcoming achievements and he just didn't. Even Jamie's pestering didn't make him budge. Qin wanted to pull out every hair on his head.
Friday night, Duang finally addressed it in the group chat. Qin wanted to kiss him. Which was weird considering the context.
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Uniquely Duang: Just to make Jamie shut up, I'm taking Grace out on a date tomorrow.
Warrior: to make me shut up? or to get laid?
Just Pae: Def to make u stfu
Uniquely Duang: Idk if I want to have sex tbh. Neither of us are 18 and I'm not sure I feel that way about her.
Warrior: 🤦♀️
Just Pae: Duang, you don't have to do anything you don't want to just bc she asked…
Uniquely Duang: Ik
Warrior: as much as it pains me to say…. Pae is right. don't do anything if u don't want it
Just Pae: Wooooooow
Warrior: consent goes both ways nd its not fun unless its enthusiastic 🤷♀️
Just Pae: You know what? I'm proud of you, Jamie. 🫶
Uniquely Duang: So, I shouldn't do anything just bc she wants to?
Warrior: nope
Warrior: tbf you'd be an idiot for not wanting it when she's down but ur not required to
Just Pae: There he is 🙄
Just Pae: What's the date gonna be?
Uniquely Duang: She picked a movie out and invited me to her house…
Uniquely Duang: She said her parents will be gone all day 🫣
Warrior: she dtf frfr
Just Pae: Call me if you need an emergency exit, yeah?
Uniquely Duang: Okay 🥹
Warrior: Call me if u need smthn to wrap that thing up
Qin's smile was sharp like a dagger's edge. That night, Qin accessed the camera in Grace's room and disabled the light that indicated the camera is on. From Grace's files, he was able to tell that the computer was a desktop and the camera was fixed with a ring light for her to create make-up tutorials among other garbage influencer content. She was conventionally pretty, so allowing her to be Duang's first wasn't a loss for him. He needed the information more than he needed to possess, more than he needed to breathe.
When he laid down in bed for the night, it occurred to Qin that he could access Duang's home the same way he did with Grace. The thought of having unfiltered access to Duang's personal space all the time sent a shiver down his spine. He didn't want to examine that reaction just yet. He still needed more time. More data. Just more.
The doorbell camera showed Duang walking up to the front door at 10:47am. Por watched him step towards the door like it was his own execution instead of his normal energetic bounce. This wasn't date nerves because he liked a girl too much. This was trepidation.
Qin touched a fingertip to the screen like he could trace Duang's cheek in real time. “Oh, Duang. You really are terrified, aren't you?”
Still, Duang smiled when Grace exited the house. It didn't fully reach his eyes, but Qin could tell he was trying. Or forcing. From all of Qin's observations so far, his conclusion was that Duang wanted to want this just like every other guy. He wanted to be excited. He didn't want to disappoint Grace or his friends. He tried to be everything for everyone. And right now, Grace was asking him for something that most guys their age would have jumped at the chance to do. But Qin knew that Duang wasn't like everyone else. Duang may still have sex for the first time today, but unlike everyone else, he thought it through and put in effort even when it wasn't required or requested. Based on Duang's conversations through text and in person, he only needed a pack of condoms and a smile for Grace to spread her legs enthusiastically, as Jamie said. In fact, Grace's tone and body language suggested that she would have actually preferred that to going out on this date. Qin was disgusted by her lack of appreciation. Duang deserved better. Still, the pair made their way out of view and Qin settled in to wait for them to return.
At 2:31pm, Duang and Grace returned.
“Are you really sure it's okay for me to be in your house without your parents home?” Duang asked nervously.
“Duang, if my parents were home, you wouldn't be allowed in the yard.” Grace giggled.
“Grace, I don't feel great about this.” Duang admitted.
“Oh, come on. It's fine. Just come see my drawing at least. I told you I didn't want to show it in public.” Grace pushed.
“Okay,” Duang said, the same trepidation as when he first arrived now more apparent.
Qin switched to the camera in Grace's room and double checked that the indicator light was off. Grace walked in first pulling Duang by the hand.
“Take a seat,” she said, motioning to the bed. “I'll grab my sketch book.”
Duang sat down on the bed like it was made of nails. He took the sketch book from Grace and she plopped down beside him. Too close. Duang focused on the sketches, but Grace continued to invade his space. She pressed her chest against his arm to point at something with one hand too close to his neck. When he spoke about the drawing, she rested her chin on his shoulder. While he flipped through the sketches, she placed a hand high on his thigh. Qin saw Duang gulp.
“This isn't about sketches, is it Grace?” Duang asked quietly like he finally couldn't ignore what was happening.
Grace had the audacity to giggle. “Not entirely, no.”
Duang closed the book and set it to the side. “Are you still set on us doing things?”
“I really, really want to. And I trust you, Duang. More than anyone. I know that you would treat me well.” Grace said, sending siren eyes up at Duang.
“I might be really bad at it.” Duang said shyly.
Grace turned his face towards her. “But I know you'll try really hard.”
Qin felt a sick kind of pleasure watching their mouths connect. Duang was still so hesitant, but Grace didn't let him go slowly. As they progressed, Qin started taking notes on where Grace went wrong. Too fast paced and forceful. She wasn't touching him right and only focused on how he should touch her. She missed his cues for things that made him feel good. She was egocentric as a lover which aligned with everything else Qin had learned about her. Still, Duang tried his best, just like she predicted. He followed directions well. He repeated actions that drew a positive response. He remained steady or adjusted his pace based on her cues.
At some point, Qin stopped collecting data. He realized he had started to imagine it was him with Duang. His naked body underneath Duang's lean, powerful form. His body had started responding, but he had ignored it at first in favor of adding to his file. But once they were done, he couldn't ignore the fire in his own body anymore. He saved the video feed to an encrypted folder on his computer for when Duang and Grace had parted ways.
“Was that okay?” Duang asked quietly.
“It was okay. Thank you for trying, Duang.” Grace said. She sounded dissatisfied which made Duang's face fall.
“Oh, okay.” Duang said sullenly. “Did you want me to stay for cuddles or grab some food?”
“No, it's okay. My parents will be back soon. So, it's probably a good idea for you to head out. I'll see you at study hall, though.” Grace said. The rejection was clear in her words. She had gotten what she wanted and found it lackluster compared to her expectations. Now, she was done after using him.
“Yeah, good idea.” Duang said, standing up to get dressed.
Qin was livid on his behalf. He still watched until Duang had left the house. He'd even gone so far as to capture some still frames of Duang's glorious body on full display. He decided then that Grace would not be allowed to exist in Duang's orbit anymore.
He got to work. He accessed Grace's phone and found she kept a note file of all the guys she had slept with. She had included the excuse she gave them for wanting to have sex and her rating for dick size, physique, and technique in bed. Before she could add an entry for Duang, Qin copied the file. He cross referenced social media and found she had selfies with every guy on the list. He compiled the data and posted it anonymously to their study hall group, her school's forum, and emailed a copy to her parents. He ensured the revenge was swift, cruel, and legal. She wouldn't get a chance to do this to anyone else.
He knew Duang may feel hurt knowing he had been manipulated, but at the very least, her words wouldn't hold any value in his heart. He checked the group chat for any reaction.
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Just Pae: DUANG! ABORT ABORT
Uniquely Duang: Huh?
Warrior: look [Link]
Uniquely Duang: Oh shit…she lied about everything 😞
Just Pae: Did you do anything?
Uniquely Duang: …. yeah
Uniquely Duang: She said thanks for trying
Uniquely Duang: I'm so stupid
Warrior: nah, she is just trash
Just Pae: 💯 forget anything she said to you
Warrior: manipulative bitch 🤬
Just Pae: I'm glad she got exposed
Uniquely Duang: At least she can't do it again
Warrior: and you're not on the list
Just Pae: Right. So, this can stay between us
Warrior: u ok?
Uniquely Duang: I will be. Today ended up being more of a rollercoaster than I expected.
Uniquely Duang: She was pushy, but at least I know what to look out for in the future. And what I can do better.
Just Pae: The first one usually doesn't turn out to be the love of your life anyway. Wanna do a boys night?
Warrior: ill give up prime time in my hunting grounds just for u
Uniquely Duang: Really? 🥹
Just Pae: Yep. We'll be there in 20
Warrior: we got you big dawg
Qin smiled knowing his assessment of Duang's friends was accurate. Not the brightest crayons in the box, but they were genuinely kind and caring to each other. Knowing Duang was being comforted, Qin was able to go back to his earlier dilemma. He edited the clip to blur out Grace's face and cut out their conversation. He proceeded to watch it on repeat, studying every part of Duang. His toned arms, strong legs, and well shaped ass flexing with his movements.
After watching the edited clip at least ten times, Qin couldn't hold back anymore or hide behind his excuse of gathering data. The fire in his veins and bulge in his pants screamed at him for release. He'd never felt his body react to anyone the way it was to Duang. Never wanted to pleasure himself the way he did now. He finally freed himself from his own pants, aching from his stubborn avoidance and denial. He took himself into his own hand and timed his strokes with Duang's on the screen. His mind overlaid his own body on Grace's. She didn't exist right now. In his head, Duang was fucking into him instead. He let himself release in time with Duang and sat there breathing heavily for a while before cleaning himself.
His obsession had reached a new level. Now, he wanted to possess Duang. Because only Qin knew exactly how to treat him right. He knew exactly how to make him shine. And he knew exactly how to make Duang lose control then feel like the most perfect lover. Qin vowed to be that person for Duang.
College entrance exams were quickly approaching. Qin had time now to plan exactly how he would make Duang fall for him. He would start when they were both in college. Both over 18. Both ready to belong to each other completely. Because Qin didn't want to stay in the shadows forever. He wanted to be so deeply woven into Duang's being that Duang wouldn't be able to live without him. He needed Duang to belong to him.