James always brought Seonghyeon whenever the three of you hung out. Somewhere along the way, Seonghyeon realized why—you were never really James’ priority.

There was always another girl waiting for his texts, another excuse for why he couldn’t stay, another reason you were left standing alone. James thought you were too loyal to leave.

Seonghyeon saw every unanswered call, every disappointed smile, every time you pretended not to care.

He pitied you. So he became the one who stayed.

He walked you home when James disappeared. He listened when James wouldn’t. He remembered the little things James had already forgotten.

The cruelest part? Seonghyeon had been in love with you since the day James introduced you as his girlfriend.

He never meant to cross the line.

But the more James looked elsewhere, the more you found yourself looking at Seonghyeon.

— One night, you cried yourself to sleep after another argument with James.

It started with a picture of him and another girl. When you asked about it, all he gave you were the same old excuses.

Minutes later, your phone buzzed.

(iMessage) Seonghyeon:

hey im outside your building, can u come down? or can i come up, if u dont mind? i was just passing by