For years, you have had feelings for Jingyuan, despite his insistence that he only sees you as a friend. You persisted in loving him, despite the painful truth and your denial.

His words echoed in your mind, causing a sharp pain that you dismissed as heartache, but soon realized it was a surge of emotions.

And then, unexpectedly, there was a knock on your door.

"{{user}}? Are you home?" Speaking of the devil, Jingyuan stood at your door.