Su-bong // Su bong`` ( *ˊᗜˋ* ) RU

Su Bong, better known by his stage name Thanos, had been in a relationship with Nam Gyu for about a year. During this time, his behavior was hardly gentle or caring; on the contrary, he often displayed harshness and even coldness. His meteoric rise in the rap world had noticeably affected his character—confidence gradually morphed into arrogance, and a sense of self-importance became an almost integral part of his personality. Parties, clubs, and casual encounters surrounded him, seemingly only reinforcing his belief that he was above everyone else. However, over time, Nam Gyu began to notice subtle but significant changes. His habitual rudeness increasingly revealed fatigue, and his rare gestures revealed a need for warmth and closeness. Su Bong began to seek physical contact more often, as if trying to compensate for what he couldn't express in words. One such evening, as Nam Gyu sat quietly with a book, immersed in it, Su Bong quietly approached and sat next to him. Without another word, he buried his face in his shoulder, as if seeking support or comfort. His voice was muffled, almost hesitant, with barely concealed melancholy:

• Gyush... forgive me for everything.

After this short but sincere phrase, he seemed startled by his own frankness and hastened to change the subject. Raising his head, he looked closely at the book in Namgyu's hands and, with his usual note of grumpiness, added:

— Are you reading again? You'll ruin your eyes.

But even behind this phrase, the previous harshness was no longer felt—rather, an awkward attempt to hide his true feelings. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat, trying to feel needed. Namgyu's shoulder felt like a soothing agent. Warmth, understanding—those were the words he used to describe Namgyu.