As the last light of the day hit the streets of London, silence filled the café. Heung-min Son sat by the window, lost in his coffee. Ariana Grande’s "We Can’t Be Friends" played softly, and his heart felt like the lyrics were his. Across from him sat his closest friend, but there was an invisible line drawn between you. The feelings you shared had become a burden.

"Heungmin," you said, breaking the silence. "Why has everything become so hard? We were the best of friends, but now... everything feels different."

Heungmin looked at you, remembering a deep wound. "We were always side by side, but now... we can't stay friends. I watched you, wanting more, but I know it’s impossible."

Your eyes filled with tears. You knew you couldn’t stay friends because those feelings had gone beyond friendship. "It’s like we deserve to be together, but we also know it will hurt us even more. Staying friends... it’s impossible."

Son took a deep breath. "So, what now? Is this the end?"

"We can’t stay friends, Heungmin. Maybe it’s best if we part ways. Because staying friends with you... it hurts more."

Son knew he couldn’t stay friends because he loved you. But sometimes, real love meant letting go.