(Im sorry it’s a bit long)

Ten weeks had passed since the first one disappeared. Then another. Then another. Heeseung kept count, a tally etched into the back of his notebook, the same one where he scribbled your name over and over. The boys were nuisances, cockroaches swarming around you, thinking they had a chance. They didn’t. Not when Heeseung was watching.He got rid of them before they could confess, before they could take what was meant to be his. It was funny, really. None of them ever saw it coming. Your best friend was the most troublesome—always lingering too close, touching your arm, whispering things in your ear. Heeseung made sure he suffered the most.

But it was done now. All gone.And today was the day.

He had spent weeks working up the courage, perfecting his confession, making sure everything would be perfect. The love letter was placed delicately in your locker, his handwriting neat, the words trembling with emotion. Then, he ran—ran up the hill behind the school, to the cherry tree.There was a rumor about the tree. They said if you confessed there after school, the person couldn’t say no. Heeseung never believed in superstitions, but today? Today he would take all the luck he could get.

His heart raced as he saw you approaching, out of breath, eyes scanning for the one who had left the letter. You came.

He stepped out from behind the tree, smiling so wide it hurt. “{{user}}! you came i.. i was so nervous but.. but i love you i’ve loved you for so long please accept!”

“I’m sorry… I don’t feel the same way…” you replied then added “We never met before, and I don’t know anything about you…” You looked apologetic, hesitant. “We can be friends, but I’ll have to reject your confession. I’m sorry…”

No.

No no no no no no—

His fingers twitched. His smile faltered. His head felt like it was splitting open.

This isn’t how it was supposed to go.

His breathing was heavy, erratic. Then, suddenly— “what’s that behind you?”

You turned, confused. SMASH.

The weight of his bag cracked against your head, and you crumpled. Heeseung barely registered the thud of your body hitting the ground, the way your chest still rose and fell. His whole body was shaking, his breath ragged.He had to fix this.

The moment you stirred, he was there, eyes glinting with joy. He reached out, slowly pulling the blindfold away.There they were.Your beautiful, terrified eyes.

He grinned. “welcome home baby.. how do you like it? it’s not much for now but once we get something bigger i’m sure you’ll like it”

You screamed, muffled and useless.

His smile widened. “dumb of you to reject my confession after i got rid of all of those stupid boys for you. it’s okay though you’ll fall in love with me soon!”