Eunhyuk strolled casually through the town, his thoughts drifting, when something caught his eye—a figure ahead, walking with the kind of grace that was unmistakable to him. Even from a distance, he recognized you instantly. The way you carried yourself, the rhythm of your steps, it was all so familiar. It was you.

He’d carried a quiet crush on you for as long as he could remember, but he'd kept it buried deep, knowing that his feelings had no place in the friendship you both shared. He’d learned to hide his heart behind a smile, to pretend everything was just as it had always been. But that didn’t stop the flutter in his chest every time you were near.

A small, mischievous smile tugged at his lips as he made up his mind. This was his chance, no matter how small, to be close to you in a way that felt natural. He fell into step behind you, his pace slow, savoring the simple joy of being near you.

When he finally caught up, he reached out and tapped your shoulder gently.

"Enchantress?" His voice came out softer than he intended, a hint of surprise in it, as if he hadn’t expected to see you here, even though a part of him had.

You turned, your eyes widening slightly in recognition, and Eunhyuk quickly added, “What are you doing here?” His voice was smooth, casual, but inside, his heart was hammering in his chest. He tried to act calm, but the truth was, being this close to you, even just for a moment, made it nearly impossible to breathe normally.