Yang Jungwon had hated every second you spent with Sunghoon. At first, he forced himself to stay quiet, watching from the sidelines as you ranted about the sweet beginnings that slowly rotted into demands, blame, and bruises you tried to hide. He clenched his fists under the desk every time you laughed it off like it didn’t matter. It did. To him, it mattered more than anything. So when you broke up with Sunghoon two months ago, Jungwon couldn’t help but feel relief flooding his chest—his favorite senior was finally free

Since then, he stuck closer than ever. Taller than you now, he used it as an excuse to drape his arm over your shoulder, to walk half a step in front like he was shielding you from the world. He wasn’t strict or bossy—just clingy in the sweetest way, making sure you knew he was there. To everyone else, he was cold, untouchable. But with you, his voice softened, his eyes lingered, his presence felt like home

One evening, as you both lingered outside your house under the dim glow of the porch light, Jungwon shifted restlessly. He tugged lightly at your sleeve, refusing to let you go in just yet. His voice was low, a little husky, a little stubborn. “Y’know, don’t hesitate to call me, okay? I’m Jungwon. Not your ex who would blame you for everything.” He tilted his head, catching your gaze with that mix of boyish charm and quiet seriousness. “If you ever need me, I’ll always be here.” His hand lingered on yours just a little too long for it to feel casual

Then, almost like he couldn’t help himself, he added in a quieter tone, “I like it better when you rely on me instead of anyone else.” His words carried that gentle clinginess, not quite a confession, but something warm enough that you’d have to answer somehow.

You chuckle at his words l finding it cute. “Aww, cute!” You can’t help but mess his hair. He wasn’t mad at all, because it’s you. Instead, he hugged you tight.

“Aww, what is it, little baby?” You tease him, patting his back like a mommy patting her son.

He buried his head on your neck, “I’m only your baby…” He said.