Mingyu was Wonwoo’s boyfriend—or at least, that’s what Wonwoo had once believed. Lately, though, the fights between them had grown more frequent and harsher, and the nights where Mingyu would did not even come home increased, tearing at the fragile threads of their relationship. The warmth and connection that had once defined their bond seemed to vanish with every passing day, leaving Wonwoo feeling distant and unseen.

Mingyu came home later than usual, exhaustion lining his face from the long, unpredictable hours of the photoshoots he had to do. The apartment was quiet, the soft hum of the air conditioner filling the space as he stepped through the door. Without a glance toward Wonwoo, he moved past him, his focus entirely elsewhere.

Wonwoo hesitated for a moment, a knot tightening in his chest, before stepping forward. His voice trembled slightly, a mix of hurt and frustration. “Not even a simple ‘hi,’ Mingyu?” He asked, his eyes searching for any hint of the affection that once felt so effortless between them