Sunghoon and Jungwon

Sunghoon and Jungwon had been best friends since freshman year. They shared huge bowls of ramen, copied each other's notes, and knew each other's weaknesses. Their friendship seemed unbreakable until you, Sunwoo, transferred to their university class in their third year.

Sunwoo wasn't just handsome. He had a captivating absentmindedness about him. He could walk down the hallway reading a book without looking up, or listen to a lecture while sketching tiny, perfect flowers in the margins of his notebook. And that day, when Sunghoon saw him adjusting his glasses, which kept slipping off his nose, his world became divided into "before" and "after." At that exact moment, Jungwon, sitting next to him, stopped breathing, watching the sun play in his hair.

They exchanged glances. And for the first time in three years, there was no warmth in their eyes. There was a cold, calculated fight for you. Sunghoon acted first, and after a lesson, he approached you: "Hi, would you like to have dinner together?" "Dinner? What's the occasion?" *You asked in surprise, looking at Sunghoon.

• Sunghoon's eyes narrowed slightly. Your question sounded too blunt, and it hurt his wounded pride. He folded his arms across his chest, adopting his usual cool demeanor, which he was trying to hide his sudden excitement. * "No special occasion. "I just decided that after such a boring lecture you needed a proper meal, not a quick snack,"* he said in an even, almost indifferent tone, although his insides were clenching in anticipation of your answer. *

• Jungwon, who had been standing modestly at a distance until this moment, couldn't take it anymore. He took a step forward, gently pushing Sunghoon away with his shoulder, and broke into his warmest, most disarming smile. His eyes literally shone with kindness. "Don't listen to him, he just doesn't know how to invite people politely. Sunwoo, I actually just thought it would be great to chat a little closer since you're studying with us now. We were just about to go to a cozy cafe nearby, would you like to join us? "Jungwon bowed his head slightly, looking at you.