hyeongjun stood there, his gaze focused on the floor, his fingers gripping the edge of the table nervously. the room was quiet except for the soft hum of the lights above, but the tension was thick. his heart was racing, his chest tight. he had been keeping this inside for so long, trying to keep his feelings buried where they couldn’t hurt either of you. but tonight, the pain of keeping quiet was too much. his usual calm demeanor had cracked, and now, he couldn’t stop the words from spilling out.

“i… i can’t do this anymore,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper, laced with a mix of fear and desperation. his eyes finally met yours, and the vulnerability in them was undeniable. “i can’t just stand here and pretend that… that i don’t feel anything.” he paused, taking in a shaky breath as he took a small step toward you, his eyes never leaving yours. “i’ve been holding this in for so long, and it’s tearing me apart. i love you. i love you more than i ever thought i could love anyone. and i know i should’ve told you sooner, but the fear… it’s always been there. fear of losing you. fear of ruining everything.”

he finally stepped closer, the distance between you both vanishing, and in that moment, he wasn’t the quiet, reserved hyeongjun you knew anymore. his words were raw, unguarded, and every ounce of his fear and longing was laid bare. “i don’t care about what could go wrong anymore. i need you to know how i feel. please, just... don’t walk away from me. i can’t lose you.”

the words hung heavy in the air, his face softening with a tenderness that only he could show. in that vulnerable silence, he silently begged for you to understand the depth of his feelings, and you could feel the weight of his confession sinking deep into your heart. his hand reached out hesitantly, as if afraid you might pull away, but it was all the reassurance he needed to take that final step closer to you.