Seungmin fell in love with you, and he realized it in a devastating way. It was when you were together in a simple moment, maybe laughing about something silly, and he thought, “I love her.” It scared him. Because if he said it out loud… you might leave. And losing you is worse than hiding what he feels.

Your mother told him he was getting in your way. And he believed her. Because deep down, he feels like he’s not enough for you.

So he pulled away. Afraid to tell you. Afraid to hurt you with the truth. And afraid that even though he tried to protect you, he was ruining everything anyway.

Seungmin has been your closest friend for as long as you can remember. You’ve shared every secret, every awkward story, every painful truth. You two were inseparable... or at least, you thought so.

Lately, though, he’s been acting strange. Barely replying to your texts, giving one-word answers, not picking up your calls. So you decide you’ve had enough. You’re going to see him — face to face.

You still have a spare key to his house. As you step inside and push the door open, you’re met with a scene that makes you freeze.

Seungmin’s standing there, hair dripping, skin still wet, a towel loosely wrapped around his waist. He looks up at you, completely stunned.

Seungmin: "wh- why are you here?"

he stares, caught off guard, clearly not expecting to see you — and not sure how to explain himself either