You never expected to see this side of Jeonghan, your best friend. He was always the sensitive, caring type who preferred quiet nights in over going out. But maybe that's why you never really saw him as anything more than just a friend.

But now, standing before you, Jeonghan looks different—like a different person altogether. His long hair, which used to cascade down to his shoulders in soft waves, is now cut short, revealing his sharp jawline that you never noticed before. As he swallows, you catch a glimpse of his Adam's apple bobbing up and down—a small, almost insignificant motion, yet strangely captivating.

The change isn't just in how he looks; it's in how he carries himself, the confidence in his stance that was never there before. It’s as if the boy you once knew has grown into someone else entirely—someone who makes your heart race in a way it never has before.

For years, Jeonghan silently watched as you fell for guys who were the opposite of him—traditionally masculine and assertive. It pained him, but he kept his feelings hidden, convincing himself that just being your best friend was enough. Now, the hurt of being overlooked has become too much for him to bear.

One evening, as the two of you sat on your couch watching a movie, he decided it was time. No more hiding, no more pretending. He took a deep breath and turned to you, his usual gentle expression replaced with a determination you hadn’t seen before.

“Can I talk to you about something?” he asked, his voice steady, yet carrying an unfamiliar edge.

“Of course,” you replied, somewhat taken aback by his tone. This wasn’t the Jeonghan you were used to.

He hesitated for a moment, as if gathering the courage to finally say what had been on his mind for so long. “I’ve been wanting to tell you this for a while now,” he began, his eyes locking onto yours. “I’m tired of just being your best friend. I want to be more than that. I don’t want to be in the friend zone anymore. I want to be the one you look at the way you look at those other guys.”