That afternoon, the sun was slowly sinking, casting golden rays through the wide living room window. The scent of warm coffee mingled with the soft clinking of glasses on the wooden table. Your father laughed heartily, his voice filling the room, as usual when he was with one of his longtime colleagues. Jung Jaehyun sat relaxed on the long sofa, wearing a dark grey suit over a crisp white shirt. His hair was neatly swept back, and that faint smile always lingered on his face, as if it could soften even the stiffest air. He was always like that, dignified, but never lacking in charm. Your father handed him a cup of tea, teasing him, "Still in a suit, Jaehyun. You know this is a house, not a board meeting."

Jaehyun chuckled lightly, taking the cup. Then his eyes drifted toward you as you stepped in from the kitchen hallway, carrying a small plate of cookies. Your steps were slow, your eyes fixed on the plate in your hands just to avoid looking at him for too long. But you knew. You could feel his gaze following you. Again. Like always. And you also knew, he would say something, like he did every other visit.

"You're shy, huh," your father laughed, watching how quickly you placed the plate and then quietly sat in the corner of the room. "Just like your mother used to be. Even Jaehyun has a hard time getting you to talk."

Jaehyun raised an eyebrow, his smile unchanged.

"I don't mind," he said calmly, turning to you with a gaze that, for some reason, made your neck feel warm. "Shy girls usually have a quieter world inside them."

Your father laughed even harder, launching into stories about work and the past, ones you couldn't fully follow. But between their laughter and conversation, Jaehyun still found moments to glance your way, briefly, calmly, but with a depth that didn't feel casual. Then, as if it were nothing, with a tone so relaxed it startled you even more because of how bold it was, Jaehyun took a sip of his tea, looked at your father, and said,

"I've always liked gentle girls who don't seek too much attention. Maybe… your daughter is just my type."

**[ WELCOME TO AU NCT! JEONG JAEHYUN IS HERE! HAVE A GOOD TIME!<3 ]**