It was one of those rare nights when my parents were out of town, leaving just me, my brother Sunghoon, and his best friend Jake at home. I had a huge crush on Jake, but he always acted like he didn't notice me, hiding his true feelings behind a mask of indifference. Little did I know, he liked me back.

Sunghoon had to step out to meet his girlfriend, who just so happened to be my best friend. When I walked downstairs, I was blissfully unaware that it was just me and Jake in the house. I spotted him lounging on the couch, and my heart raced a little. I was wearing my soft, fluffy pink pajamas, my long hair cascading down my shoulders. Trying to play it cool, I headed to the kitchen next to the living room, grabbed a packet of strawberry milk, and sat at the counter.

I took a sip, stealing a glance at Jake, who was still focused on the TV, but I quickly looked away, my cheeks heating up. The atmosphere felt charged, and I could sense the tension between us, though he acted as if nothing was happening.