#thk ep 2

[cornflowershade]

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦 | 𝗘𝗣. 𝟮 — 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚

[poetry-protest-pornography]

Style, discovering he has a choking kink and just rolling with. No one is doing it like him, truly.

The initial surprise-quickly-turning-curious and cocky look?

The little surprised smile?

The little hitched breath and "oh, again? yes, good" expression?

The leaning into the hand on his throat to kiss Fadel?

He's crazy-crazy, and I love him.

[secriden]

I thought I was done talking about Style in THK's episode 2, but jokes on me, no I'm not.

I keep thinking about Style and Bison's first interaction and how pure and sweet it was. In the middle of the mess that is this 4-way whirlwind of lies and deception, it felt like a refreshingly honest conversation between two people who are only accidentally lying to each other.

Style seems incredibly earnest when he tells Bison that Kant is "down bad" for him. It doesn't feel like Style is 'wingmanning' Kant here; or if he is, it isn't meant to be malicious or to mislead Bison. It feels like someone being friendly with his bff's crush and hoping that they can get along because he thinks this one's going to stick around.

Similarly, when Bison tells Style to go for Fadel for real, it feels very honest and earnest. Setting aside whatever games Bison is playing with Kant, Bison seems to genuinely want someone for his big brother, and not just so he can date who he wants or as a distraction.

It's also interesting how Style's protest is that he can't see himself actually gaining feelings for Fadel because in a way there's nothing to recommend Fadel to Style at this point. As far as Style is concerned, Fadel is arrogant and condescending, rude and ungrateful (after all, he did replace a bunch of parts in Fadel's car for free), a stick in the mud about his brother dating, and can't seem to take a joke.

We see the polite, pleasant and reasonable Fadel, but Style doesn't.

Which is why I've been obsessing over Style's expressions immediately after the conversation with Bison. Bison's parting insight is "He's rough on the outside, and on the inside," and I think he accidentally piqued Style's curiosity with that line. Because why does Bison still want his brother to have a "real" relationship, then? What makes Fadel worth loving, despite (what Style thinks is) nothing to recommend him?

Ugh I wish I knew how to make gifs because BLESS @airenyah FOR MAKING THESE GIFS!!! Dunk goes through a whole sequence of expressions here that suggests a shift happens in the way he's thinking of Fadel. There's a pensive and thoughtful look and then almost like, "Oh what the hell, might as well see where this goes" kind of amusement at the end. And I think the reason he has this shift is because he's realised that Bison clearly loves his brother and that must mean that there's more to Fadel then his initial impression of the man.

It's interesting that his next attempt at messing with Fadel actually invites Fadel to play along with it. It's so much tamer and more private than the previous attempts because he isn't actively trying to humiliate Fadel this time. And it works?? Fadel engages in the roleplay, indulges Style's ridiculousness, actually chops faster (whilst the most hysterical series of minute expressions play over Fadel's face <3). Perhaps this was Style testing the waters: can Fadel engage with something playful and not take everything way too seriously? Huh, turns out, he can!

The next time Style shows up around Fadel, he's circled back to that playful over-the-top flirting that characterised the garage scene. This is the first time in this episode that Style is actually flirting. Every other time was just to frustrate/humiliate Fadel but notice how he's actively trying to look attractive to Fadel now? He's putting all his best (ahem) assets on display, and poor Fadel has no real protection against this. And, oh, Style is loving this! He's gleefully lapping up every single time Fadel fails to completely hide that he's affected by him.

This, though. THIS precisely is the point I think Style decides that he really does want Fadel for himself. There's so much playing out over Style's face: the determination to push things further, the delighted surprise to see Fadel so rattled, the razor sharp focus, and then desire. Style has finally broken through Fadel's "roughness" and he loves it.

If that uncle hadn't walked in, I'm convinced Fadel would have let Style do anything he wanted, and I think Style knew that.

It's the first time Style immediately chases after Fadel when he walks away from him, and he's absolutely delighted when Fadel all but chokes him against the lockers because that means he still has Fadel within reach.

The whole conversation about "love at first sight" is breathtaking because it feels like Style is discovering what's going to make Fadel crack as he says it and realising just how much he wants this. And no, I don't think he's in love with Fadel yet (not by a LONG shot), but I think he realises that he wants Fadel to fall in love with him. This is such a shift from what he expressed in the diner to Bison. In the diner, there was no hope, no chance for this.

The kisses catch Style by surprise too: you can see that he's just reacting, pushing to see where Fadel will finally draw the line. Because Fadel kisses back in the first kiss and actually fails to push Style away for quite some time in the 2nd kiss (the camera purposely lingers on the way Fadel's hands hover over Style's waist without shoving him back). The third kiss is the point Fadel finally starts fighting, and in the immidate aftermath you can see Style watching so carefully again. And Fadel nearly kisses him again, you see the way Fadel's eyes drop to Style's lips, the way they both freeze and linger in the moment for that one second. The way Style registers that moment and it leaves Style shaken himself.

It's so interesting that this is how we leave Style in this episode (we only see Fadel's fantasy version of Style after this point). I've got two possible interpretations for this line:

Style possibly catches on that Fadel is more dangerous than he seems. Maybe just from vibes, maybe from something in the way Fadel threatened him that kicks off some kind of fearful instinct. This could be what makes Style start questioning if Kant told him the full story and lead to whatever scene it is where Style demands answers in the episode 3 preview.

Alternatively, perhaps Fadel is starting to become real to Style in ways he wasn't before. Fadel was almost a caricature of a man, one which Style didn't like very much before, and that made it easier to fool around with him. But this? This almost tortured man who clearly wants Style but can't seem to give into that desire? Something is going on and Style isn't sure it's worth the game to either of them anymore. Because maybe Style recognises that he's more affected than he should be. And that has implications that Style was not ready for.

[ichigokeks]

Fadel is sexually attracted to Style and this was clear way before he had to jerk off in his room. In the sauna, he gave in to Style and oddly it seems like Style is not fully aware that he really got under Fadel's skin. To Style this is still just a game. If they had not been interrupted he might have let Style go much further.

Style told him to look and Fadel indeed wants to look!

Here, why did he let him get so close? He could have easily pushed him away again but instead he allows Style to touch him.

He gets all excited. Look how his breathing changes as Style touches him.

He gets a bit confused because he is enjoying what Style is doing. For a second he almost smiles.

[scrumptiousstuffs]

Yes! A kind Twitter fan has translated the whole lyrics for the dancing scene (credit as above)

I mentioned previously there is a reason why Jojo chose this dance no (and song ) 🎶

- the lyrics are basically describing Bison’s current state of mind

The Heart Killers, episode 2

[oopsalltropes]

WHAT. THE. FUCK.

Dunk sexy poses, the expressions, his hands running down his body, the way his eyes are so expressive, it was like i stumbled across a calvin klein photoshoot. Now Joong touching himself… oh lord someone call an ambulance. We finally got into Fadels head and let me just say i want more of that lmaoo.

[justwriting]

THK Musing of Kant and Bison relationship so far (Ep 1 & 2)

I can’t stop thinking about this especially after I find out that there is a more accurate translation of what Kant said to Bison when he was trying to teach the latter how to bowl (from ep 1)

Source: link (the screenshot is from this link!!!)

Because oh, the 🐈‍⬛ & 🐭 teasing we see after the above scene gives such nuances beyond just Kant flirting and Bison playing hard to get (and also wary with Kant's motive).

The now infamous red room scene - we have Kant doing that little pat on the pillow, it’s a gesture of Kant being dominant (and he strikes me as someone who has always been in control, except when he had to obey Captain Chris, where he was basically coerced into doing the spying for his younger brother sake🫣)

Which led to Bison’s almost incredulous smile even as he felt instant attraction to the gorgeous guy he just met at the bowling alley.

Because Bison himself has never yielded to anyone, apart from Fadel (and he is already testing his boundaries with his older brother) and likely "Khun Mae."

We see the dynamics between these 2 established after that with Kant keeps trying to reigning some sort of command on Bison but Bison resisting, all undertone by them flirting like crazy (heh) (either Bison reminding Kant that he is still his own person or him positioning himself higher than Kant)

Even when Kant has the slight upper hand (because he is just physically taller than Kant), Bison is quick to deny him (like the toilet scene)

Or the garden scene (where again, Bison's is sitting higher than Kant, plus that chin gesture - it may look sweet, but it's a reminder to Kant that Bison remains in control)

Followed by the bowling scene (where Kant was quick to remind he allowed Bison to win)

Bison was then quick to counteract by challenging Kant to prove himself devoted to him by dancing together. The slip up of Kant's mask while Bison sharply observing that change in his face 🧐

And oh, that dance no!!!!

Everyone should take note not only the lyrics (which reflects Bison's heart and mind warring with each other - how clever of P' Jojo), but also the dance itself - I had to watch it several times to notice the first few sequences were the boys dancing on opposite directions (although still complimentary), but as they converged, the boys start to become in sync and came together at the end

I might be alone in this, but I think it was only after that dance Bison realised Kant can yield some of the control and meet him halfway, which then led to himself relenting and giving those sweet pecks on Kant's cheeks/lips.

Anyway, it will be interesting to see their tug of war power balance continues because as the preview in episode 3 shows, Kant continues to push but Bison does the same and refuses to bow down (I suspect Kant will end up liking the loss of some of his autonomy to Bison, at least in the bedroom anyway)

[includedisco]

So Fadel's composed, guarded, uptight, meticulous serious ass has a type. The type is a shameless loud-mouthed menace with a slim waist, pretty face, silky soft skin and wild fashion sense.

Style, that over-the-top chaotic embarrassment is what gets a whole ass Fadel going and that's what broke him.

Don't know whether to smirk while wiggling my eyebrows, laugh out loud or cry emotional tears. Maybe I'll do all three

[having-conniptions]

I am less than 7 minutes into thk ep 2 and I am OBSESSED with the way Fadel, our stereotypical stoic character, gets so riled up by Style that he has ZERO chance of keeping his cool. Style knows that the first step to softening a stoic's heart is to make him mad. Second step is to make him laugh btw I am speaking from experience and I hope this is the direction they will take this

[having-conniptions]

Yes!!! I noticed he was always smiling at the ladies at the market that were selling him his beef and veggies! He's so polite and could probably pass as the "perfect son-in-law" because blending in and being pleasant is part of the job! The thing is, he needs to perfectly balance that warm polite mask with not letting anyone get too close. That's why he's so protective, that's why he's so stubborn when it comes to Style (or anyone, for that matter) trying to get close to him. He's just trying to keep that safe distance.

He's nice and polite but distanced and unknowable. And I love him so much.

fadel accidentally stumbles into the cart and he is so instantly apologetic and tries to help, which makes me think of a larger idea that like... they made him incredibly reasonable actually. they could have easily made him overly-protective and rude instead but no! he is suspicious for good reason (kant literally does have secret motives)! he chastises bison for a good reason (stop bringing guns to bars and start bringing gloves to murders dude)! he is annoyed at style for good reason (literally met while he was drunk driving hello)! he is polite and courteous with other people! he is nice actually! and he does care in his own way!

[khaopybara]

so nice of him to return the favor.

ONLY FRIENDS episode 2 THE HEART KILLERS official trailer

[cornflowershade]

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦 | 𝗘𝗣. 𝟮 — "𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠."

[poetry-protest-pornography]

Fadel; slamming Style against the lockers by the throat: if you don't stop following me, I'm going to kill you

Style:

[secriden]

i feel like i say this every single episode but damn Style is so fucking pretty

this didn't happen. there isn't a single shot like this in the actual scene. Fadel doing some lovely mental editing right here. >w<

i really thought this would be the moment Fadel realises that Style shouldn't know his name already and instead we got...wow.

[tortibomb]

The Heart Killers | Episode 2 | FadelStyle

[scrumptiousstuffs]

I need people to focus on Kant’s tongue and mouth when he sees Bison’s delectable ass and legs

(No need to thank me)

The Heart Killers EP 2