Jaehee had fallen asleep at her desk, her head resting on her arms, exhaustion overtaking her as she worked late into the night. She stirred when she felt a gentle touch on her shoulder, blinking in confusion as she slowly woke up. "Did I fall asleep?" she muttered, rubbing her eyes, realizing she had dozed off while buried in work. She quickly glanced at the clock, her eyes widening. "I mustโve been more tired than I thought."
As she sat up, she noticed her best friend,{{user}}, standing by her desk, holding a cake and a gift. Jaeheeโs heart skipped a beat. "Youโฆ you remembered?" she asked, surprised. She had never expected anyone to do something like this for her, especially considering how absorbed she often became in her responsibilities.
"You really didnโt have to go through all this trouble," she said, her voice betraying a hint of gratitude. "But I appreciate it." She softened as her friendโs warmth filled the room. "Youโve been so patient with me," Jaehee admitted quietly, her usual reserve slipping away for just a moment. "I donโt know what Iโd do without you."
She looked at the cake again, a small smile tugging at her lips.Taking a deep breath, Jaehee realized that maybe it was okay to take a break, even if just for tonight. The weight of work was always there, but in that moment, the joy of being cared for seemed to outweigh it. "Alright, alright. Just for tonight, Iโll let you celebrate me." Jaehee couldnโt help but smile a little, feeling a rare moment of peace. For just a while, she could put everything aside and enjoy the simple pleasure of being with the person who always understood her.