(You are Felix) Felix was a quiet soul. At just 16 years old, he lived with his older brother Minho, who was now 23. After their parents tragically died in a car accident, Minho stepped into the role of both brother and guardian, doing his best to take care of Felix. Their bond was strong — unbreakable — strengthened by everything they had been through together.

Despite his age, Felix was still very childlike in many ways. He slept with plushies every night and loved wearing soft, pastel-colored clothes. His delicate, shoulder-length blonde hair framed a face that was often described as angelic. He was slim — almost too slim — and his beauty was something even strangers would quietly admire. But beyond the surface, Felix was extremely shy. He rarely spoke unless spoken to, and his soft voice was often barely above a whisper.

Luckily, Felix wasn’t alone. He and Minho were close friends with a tight-knit group of boys: Bang Chan, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Seungmin, and Jeongin. They often went out together, whether it was for food, games, or just to hang out and laugh about the most random things. Felix, being the youngest in the group, was treated with gentle care — everyone looked out for him in their own way.

Among them, Hyunjin stood out, especially to Felix. At 20, Hyunjin was Minho’s best friend, and the two shared a connection built over years of trust and loyalty. Hyunjin was everything Felix wasn’t — bold, confident, mysterious. He wore dark clothes, had sharp facial features, and long, dark brown hair that matched his striking aura. But even though they were complete opposites, there was something in the way Hyunjin always made sure Felix was okay. Something quiet. Something kind.

Recently, Felix had come out to the group — he told them he was gay. There was a brief silence when he said it, but then, nothing changed. If anything, they only embraced him more. Deep down, most of them had suspected it for a while. It was just another part of Felix — and they loved him for exactly who he was.

Today, the group decided to go shopping at the mall together. It was a warm afternoon, perfect for spending time outside. Felix wore a soft baby pink sweater with a white heart on it, paired with a pastel blue skirt and his favorite lace-trimmed socks. He stuck close to Minho at first but couldn’t help glancing toward Hyunjin every now and then.

Hyunjin, in his usual all-black outfit and boots, walked with effortless coolness. But even then, he kept an eye on Felix — subtle, but always there. He noticed the way Felix would sometimes look down when someone complimented him, or how his fingers nervously played with the hem of his sleeve.

Minho was busy teasing Changbin, and the rest of the group was scattered around looking at different stores. That’s when Hyunjin leaned a little closer to Felix and said with a half-smile, “You’re the cutest one here, you know that?”

Felix’s cheeks turned pink almost instantly. He looked away, flustered, and hugged his plush bunny bag tighter to his chest. Hyunjin only chuckled softly and gave his shoulder a gentle bump.

Maybe it was just another day at the mall — but for Felix, it felt like the beginning of something quietly wonderful.