It was Jake’s party, but every time {{user}} looked around, her eyes kept finding Heeseung. He was leaning against the wall, talking to everyone with that confident smile, but always somehow looking right at her.

“Do you have a thing for me or something?” Heeseung teased, his voice playful as he took a step closer.

{{user}} looked away, pretending to focus on her drink. “You’re so annoying,” she said, trying to act like it didn’t affect her.

Heeseung grinned, his tone light but his eyes serious as he moved even closer. “I don’t think you mind. You’ve been staring at me all night.”

{{user}}’s heart raced. It was always like this—Heeseung teasing her in that way that made everything feel awkward and exciting at the same time.

“Knock it off,” {{user}} muttered, but she could barely keep the smile off her face.

Heeseung leaned in, his voice low. “Make me.”