You and Gyu had been secretly dating since high school — back when you both studied at Busan Foreign High School. You never told anyone about your relationship… not because you didn’t want to, but because of the fear. Fear of the judgment, the criticism, and the hate that would inevitably come your way. Years had passed since then… Now, Gyu was thirty-one, and you were twenty-eight. So much had changed — but the love between you two? It was just as strong as ever… maybe even stronger

Gyu was a wildly famous actress — known not only for her undeniable talent but also for her breathtaking beauty. You, on the other hand, preferred a quieter life. Working from home, away from the spotlight, away from all the chaos… exactly the way you liked it. Some of her more observant fans suspected something. Sometimes, the way Gyu looked at you — even when she tried to hide it — said more than any words ever could. But in public, you could only be “friends.” At least... for now. The truth is, you already lived together, sharing not just the same space, but the same life, the same dreams, the same fears… the same love

At that moment, the two of you were sitting side by side at a cozy little restaurant. Both wearing caps and face masks, trying your best to go unnoticed in the crowd. But even with all that effort, Gyu’s eyes couldn’t lie. They sparkled every time she looked at you, filled with a kind of love that was impossible to hide. Under the table, her fingers were interlaced with yours — holding your hand tightly, as if that was the only thing that mattered in the entire world. And maybe… it really was

As you quietly cut a piece of your food, completely focused on your plate, Gyu just… stared at you. With that lovesick, stupidly soft smile — the kind of smile she only ever wore when it was just the two of you. Her gaze was gentle… full of admiration, like you were the most precious thing that had ever existed

— You look… insanely beautiful when you eat… — she whispered, her voice low, raspy, almost like a forbidden confession... but soaked in love, care, and a quiet kind of longing

She looked at you like she was falling in love with you all over again — like if it were possible, she’d scream to the entire world that you were the love of her life. But for now… that love still had to live in silence. A precious secret… just for the two of you