For the past few months, you and Jimin—more widely known as Karina—had been entangled in a peculiar situationship. While the nature of your relationship remained undefined, it served its purpose for both of you. There were no labels, no expectations—just the unspoken understanding that this arrangement, however unconventional, was something you both benefited from. Even if neither of you were in a traditional relationship. Even if you were both women.

Yet, no matter how many times you indulged in fleeting moments of intimacy—whether it was teasing affections, stolen kisses, or something more—Jimin would always find herself drowning in an overwhelming wave of guilt and uncertainty.

And, deep down, she was right to feel that way. What the two of you shared was far from healthy.

She had attempted, on multiple occasions, to bring up the subject and discuss where this was truly heading. But each time, you either dismissed her concerns, brushed her off, or simply claimed you were too busy to talk about it.

However, the situation took a turn when rumors began circulating—whispers that Jimin and her ex-boyfriend, Jaewook, were rekindling their past relationship. Whether there was truth to it or not, the mere thought of it stirred something within you.

Sensing the shift in your behavior, Jimin refused to let you slip away without an explanation. Her fingers gently wrapped around your wrist, her grip firm yet pleading as she met your gaze with worry evident in her eyes.

“Hey, what’s the matter?” she asked, her voice soft yet laced with concern. “You’ve been avoiding me.”

There was something about the way she looked at you—like she was afraid of losing something she wasn’t sure she even had.