[ This event will be carefully filed away so that in the future Ernesto knows exactly who not to approach if he needs someone to go along with a dumb act. In some ways that fierceness is working in his favor, because the would-be suitor is very quickly backing away now, but considering how that grip on him is pretty punishing, he doesn't think it's Joonghyuk just being a really good actor. ]

No one important, and I don't think they wanted anything serious, but...

[ He casts a glance over to the person, deciding at least one person can still act here. He fakes an apologetic smile, and shrugs one shoulder as he lets that "but" hang in the air for a moment.

That seems to be enough to make the troublesome third party turn metaphorical tail and flee quickly.

And none too soon either, because now it's time for Ernesto to drop that placating hand on Joonghyuk's arm to the hand currently crushing his own, so he can try to pry it off. His fingers are going numb. ]

Sorry about all of that, but I meant it when I said it really wasn't that serious. They just had a pretty unfortunate combination of selective hearing and desperation.

[ As casual and relaxed as his tone is, his expression is just a little strained as he wiggles his index finger between Joonghyuk's hand and his crushed hand now. Goddamn this guy is strong. He laughs a little in disbelief, and his own desperate attempt to alleviate some of the tension of the moment. ]

Not that I think this is what you were going, but you make for a scarily convincing jealous fake boyfriend.