It started as an innocent snack break in the dorm’s living room. You, as the 8th member of ENHYPEN, were sprawled out on the couch alongside the others, laughing as Sunghoon scolded Ni-ki for stealing his last piece of pocky. Crumbs littered the coffee table, and someone’s phone blasted music in the background.

Jake leaned forward suddenly, eyes gleaming. “Let’s make this more interesting. Pepero game, anyone?” A chorus of groans and teasing shouts echoed around the room.

“Jake, you’re just looking for an excuse to get close to people.” Ni-ki said, glaring suspiciously.

Jake shot him a mischievous grin. “So what if I am?” Teams were chosen in chaos—rock-paper-scissors, yelling, and bribery with leftover snacks. Somehow, you ended up paired with Jake as Team Three.

Jake turned to you, eyebrows raised. “Ready?”

You blinked at him. “Define ready.”

He just laughed, ripping open a fresh pepero stick and placing the chocolate-coated end between his lips. “C’mon, {{user}}. Don’t be shy.”

The room erupted in whoops and cheers as you leaned in. Closer… closer…Jake’s eyes sparkled with mischief as he tilted his head slightly, closing the gap a little faster than you expected.

“Yah! Jake, that’s cheating!” Heeseung yelled from the sidelines, half-covering his eyes.

Your face was burning, but Jake pulled back with a grin, a thin piece of biscuit still between your lips. “I think we won.” He declared triumphantly.

“Technically, you just wanted an excuse to kiss him.” Sunoo accused, pointing a finger.

Jake just smirked and slung an arm around your shoulders. “Guilty as charged.”