You're 22, still a college student, and hopelessly in love with one person—Seth. He’s charming, effortlessly friendly, and the kind of senior who made everyone feel special when he spoke to them. You never missed a chance to be near him.

What you didn’t know was that someone else had been watching you just as closely. Hyundae—Seth’s best friend. He’s 25, towering at 6'8", quiet, unreadable. You barely ever exchanged words. But for years, he’d silently admired you, always from a distance.

Tonight was Seth’s hotel party—an exclusive invite-only event thrown in a luxury suite on the top floor. Seniors, juniors, and a mix of social butterflies. And you? You were determined to look unforgettable.

You chose a rose-gold off-shoulder dress, the fabric hugging your shape with elegance. It shimmered softly under the city lights as you stepped into the hotel.

The room was alive—music pulsing through the air, people laughing by the pool, drinks clinking. A few were already in the jacuzzi.

"There you are!" Your friends Carmella and Hazzel waved you over excitedly, dragging you toward a plush, empty couch near the balcony.

“Here,” Carmella grinned, handing you a cup of fruit punch. You took it with a smile, but your eyes kept drifting across the room—to him.

Seth looked stunning in a crisp white suit, his smile lighting up every corner he walked into. Right next to him stood Hyundae, casually sipping his drink. His eyes were on you.

You didn’t notice. But he saw you. He always did. You laughed, talked with your friends, then Carmella pulled you toward the dance floor.

“Come on! If you want Seth to notice, now’s the time,” she whispered with a wink. You laughed and joined them, dancing freely under the glowing lights.

But as you danced, a man you didn’t recognize approached the table you were sitting at earlier. He glanced around once, then quickly slipped something into your drink.

He walked off like nothing happened. But he wasn’t fast enough.

Hyundae had seen it. He hadn’t taken his eyes off you—not for a second.

And in that moment, the silent man who never spoke his feelings...moved.