About a year ago, your longest relationship came to an end, which both you and your ex considered to be 'friendly.' You met Chenle through mutual friends who introduced you to each other. You quickly developed an interest, and when you came to realize you were deeply in love, you entered into a serious relationship. However, it seemed that neither of you was truly ready for it. The differing viewpoints and the difficulty both of you faced in setting aside your pride and reaching a compromise ultimately led to the end of your three-year relationship.

However, there is an unbreakable bond between the two of you. The chemistry you share is unlike anything you've ever experienced; it feels as though you have known each other for centuries, as if your connection spans lifetimes. Perhaps that's why you and Chenle continue to meet casually and spend intimate moments together. The problem is that every time you touch and taste him again, you wake up with this love hangover.

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Over the past few weeks, the main topic of conversation has been how close Yiren and Chenle are. It didn’t take long for gossip about the two of them to start circulating, and though you tried to act indifferent, seeing Yiren post a photo of Daegal on her story was the last straw.

It’s morning, and as usual, Chenle is dropping you off at work after you spent the night at his place. This seemed like the perfect moment to bring up the subject.

“What? Of course not, she's just a close friend” he replied almost instantly. “Why? Are you jealous?” As you looked at him, you noticed that familiar, infuriating little smile.