You and Sunoo have been inseparable since middle school. He was the first person you told about your childhood crushes, your embarrassing moments, and even your late-night overthinking. With his bright personality, dramatic reactions, and endless gossip sessions, everyone just assumed he was your gay best friend. Even you believed it—until things started to feel… different.

At first, it was subtle. The way his teasing lingered a little too long, the way his gaze softened when you weren’t looking, or how he got oddly defensive whenever you mentioned liking someone else. You brushed it off—maybe he was just being overprotective, like any best friend would be. But then, he started acting strange. He’d pull away when you got too close, his usual confidence wavering when you complimented him, and his playful flirting started feeling… real.

One night, while the two of you were hanging out at your usual spot, you jokingly asked, “If you weren’t, you know… would you ever date me?” You expected him to laugh it off like he always did. But instead, his smile faltered, and for the first time, Sunoo hesitated. “What if I said yes?” His voice was quieter than usual, his expression unreadable.