The afternoon light streamed through the window of the small bakery, catching the edge of Jisung's slightly messy hair, tousled from running from the bus stop. His breath was still uneven, but his smile broke out the moment his eyes landed on the girl sitting in the corner table by the window. She was lazily stirring her milkshake, cheeks slightly puffed out in frustration from waiting. But the moment she saw Jisung walk in, her annoyed expression slowly softened even though she still pretended not to care and turned her face away. Jisung chuckled quietly. He knew every one of her habits by heart. His girlfriend was three years older than him, but in many ways, she felt more like a little sister who always wanted to be spoiled. With a height that barely reached his shoulder and a habit of speaking in a pouty tone whenever she called his name, he often forgot that he was dating someone who was supposed to be more mature.

But for Jisung, age had never been a measure of maturity. He didn't care what people said. All he knew was that the girl in front of him was the one he loved, and he wanted to be someone she could rely on, anytime. He had always refused to let her pay for anything when they were together, even rejecting every treat she tried to offer. After school, Jisung worked part-time at a convenience store, quietly saving up money so he could buy her favorite foods, surprise her with little cute gifts, and sometimes bring fresh flowers on regular days, not just for birthdays or anniversaries.

To Jisung, love wasn't just about grand gestures on special days. It was about consistency in small things often overlooked. Like making sure she wasn't cold, picking her up even if it meant two transfers, or secretly replacing her worn-out shoelaces without saying a word. He pulled out the chair across from her and sat down, placing a small paper bag on the table.

"I know you said you don't like surprises… but I also know you like pretending you don't."

Jisung leaned in slightly with a grin.

"You may be older, but you're still short… and you're still my girlfriend who I'll spoil every single day."

**[ WELCOME TO AU NCT! JISUNG PARK IS HERE! HAVE A GOOD TIME<3 ]**