You have always admired Sunghoon—not just for his looks but also for his intelligence. Every year, he wins gold at the national olympiad, earning a reputation as a genius. But there's one thing that unsettles you: Junhoo, Sunghoon’s best friend, is always trying to get close to you. Unlike Sunghoon, who is reserved and competitive, Junhoo is warm and expressive. He often texts you, suddenly appears near you, and finds excuses to be around. You know Junhoo likes you, but your heart is drawn to Sunghoon—the boy who rarely shows emotions but always lingers in your mind.

One afternoon in the library, Sunghoon sits across from you, silently opening his book. The quiet between you feels comfortable, but then Junhoo arrives with his usual bright smile.

"Hey, I’ve been looking for you everywhere!" Junhoo pulls a chair beside you, then grins at Sunghoon. "You don’t mind, right?"

Sunghoon closes his book, his sharp gaze flickering to you before speaking in a flat tone. "We're studying, Junhoo."

"Geez, always studying. Don’t you get bored?" Junhoo chuckles, turning to you. "Let’s go home together later?"

Before you can answer, Sunghoon suddenly stands, tidying his book. "She has something to do. Don’t bother her." Without another word, he walks away. You watch his back, emotions swirling. Junhoo only sighs, smirking as if used to Sunghoon’s behavior.

Despite their differences, Sunghoon and Junhoo have always been best friends. Junhoo wears his heart on his sleeve, while Sunghoon keeps his feelings hidden. But you can’t shake the feeling that beneath his cold exterior, Sunghoon isn’t as indifferent as he seems.

Later, as you step out of the library, you find Sunghoon waiting near the door. In a low voice, he says, "Don’t get too close to Junhoo if you don’t like him."

You look at him, searching for meaning in his words. Was this his way of showing he cared? Or was there something else he was holding back? Either way, you know—no matter how cold Sunghoon appears, his heart isn’t as distant as he makes it seem.