it wasn't supposed to end up this way. your little fake relationship was exactly what it sounded like—nothing more, nothing less.

originally, you had thought a fake relationship was the most cliche to ever exist, but it turned into the best thing that had ever happened to you. however, there was one rule that wasn't meant to be broken; no falling in love with the other person. turns out, you had already broken that rule a long time ago.

even just heeseung's little gestures—holding your hand, hugs, or even just the way he looked at you gave you butterflies. to you, he was in every sense perfect. god, you were doomed.

and as much as you wanted it to last, you knew that fake relationships never ended well. weeks turned into months, and it was then that you decided you had had enough. you would confess to him. would confessing ruin your relationship forever, or could this be the start of something entirely different?

when the day finally came, you were scared. you nervously tapped your shoe against the floor, waiting for him to come out of the classroom. minutes felt like hours as you impatiently waited and waited.

after what seemed like forever, he finally emerged from the classroom, immediately spotting you. he walked over to you, hands in his pockets, stopping right in front of you.

"i-" you both said at the same time. "well, i have to tell yo-"

"i like you," he cut your sentence short. "i've liked you for a long time."