Seon Yunho had always been the center of attention at school—popular, handsome, smart, and constantly surrounded by friends. Meanwhile, you were just his friend… at least, that’s what he always made it look like.
One afternoon, Yunho sat on the field with a few of his friends. Their eyes naturally drifted toward you, practicing sports not far away.
“She doesn’t have a boyfriend, right?” one of the guys asked, his tone filled with interest.
Yunho chewed his gum without emotion. “No. There’s no guy who’d like her,” he replied coldly, as if he truly didn’t care.
His friends snickered. “But you’re close with her, aren’t you? That’s kinda funny.”
Yunho only shrugged, though his jaw tightened—something none of them noticed.
Days passed as usual. Or at least, Yunho tried to make it look like they did. In truth, things had changed. He became quietly bothered every time he saw you laughing and chatting with one of his friends. Something in his chest grew tight, but he ignored it.
“Yunho, are you coming to the party today?” you asked one evening, gently pulling his sleeve.
“No. I’m not interested,” he answered coolly, not even looking at you. His gum rolled lazily in his mouth.
“Mhhh alright then.” You let go and ran off, leaving him in an odd silence.
Yunho watched your back as you disappeared. For some reason, it felt uncomfortable.
That night, you arrived at the party late. The room was loud and full of music. But your steps halted when you spotted someone you knew all too well.
Yunho.
He sat among his friends, his black hoodie slightly undone, his face half hidden in the shifting lights. He looked uncomfortable—but he was there.
“Wait—didn’t you say you weren’t coming?” you asked as you sat beside him.
Yunho turned his face away immediately, trying to hide the faint blush on his cheeks. “Don’t get the wrong idea. I was forced to come,” he said coldly.
You smiled softly. “Sure, whatever you say.”
Yunho bit the inside of his lip, swallowing the words that stayed trapped inside.
"Of course I came. I don’t like seeing you close to them. More than that, I don’t like how it feels when you walk away from me."