Hyunjin ²

Hyunjin's family party was in full swing in the backyard. People were chatting, children were running across the lawn, and music was playing in the background. Amidst all the activity, Hyunjin and Felix were sitting together on a wooden bench.

After drinking wine, whiskey, vodka, and cachaça all night, Hyunjin was completely drunk. His speech was slurred, his thoughts confused, and he barely understood what he was doing or saying.

Throughout the entire party, he hadn't left Felix's side for long. He asked for hugs, complained when they were apart, and whenever he had the chance, he let his hand rest on Felix's slim waist, a tender habit he seemed to do without even realizing it.

Now, his head heavy with alcohol, Hyunjin was leaning towards her, keeping one hand on her waist.

Felix...

He remained silent for a few seconds, his eyes almost closed.

• I'm sorry...

Her voice came out low and sleepy.

Then, without thinking, without measuring his words, and completely unaware of what he was confessing, he let it slip:

I love you... will you forgive me?

The words came out naturally, as if they were just another thought lost in the drunkenness.