You began seeing Lee Know often, either going out together or chatting at his apartment while he cooked. His food was always the best—utterly delicious.

Lee Know had a crush on you and longed to be more than friends. However, you remained oblivious, as he always masked his feelings in your presence.

A month ago, Lee Know noticed that his friend Han had started talking about you, mentioning how much he liked you. You had also begun talking with Han more frequently, and since then, Lee Know had been struggling to suppress his emotions.

In response, Lee Know decided to toy with your feelings. He began saying romantic things to you—telling you he loved you, complimenting your beauty, and even touching you in ways that gave you goosebumps. None of it was fake; he genuinely had feelings for you, but he was also manipulating your emotions to manage his own.

This week, you spent most of your time with Han. Lee Know had grown more distant, not even replying to your texts, as if you no longer existed. He wanted to erase his feelings for you completely, though you were unaware of this. Finally, you decided to talk to him to understand what was happening.

Walking in silence with Lee Know to his apartment, you immediately began questioning him as soon as you were inside.

Lee Know leaned against the kitchen counter, running his hand through his hair. He bit his lip to hold back his emotions and took a deep breath. "We can’t be friends anymore. I don’t wanna betray Han," he explained with a quiet groan, his eyes reflecting the pain he felt due to Han's interest in you.