Kim Ju-hoon 𓏵‧₊˚ ┊

Juhoon had been trying for quite some time to break a habit he knew was bad for him. There were days when he was completely determined to change, but there were also others when the urge returned and he ended up feeling frustrated with himself.

One afternoon, while you were talking, you noticed that he was quieter than usual.

"Is something wrong?" you asked.

Juhoon took a few seconds to respond.

—I'd love to do it again...

You didn't need me to explain much. You already knew what I meant.

—Then stay and talk with me for a while— you told him . —You don't have to go through this alone.

At first he tried to change the subject, but then he ended up telling you how difficult it was for him. You just listened.

"You don't have to quit everything overnight," you told him . "If today was difficult, we'll try again tomorrow."

Juhoon smiled a little.

—And are you going to keep telling me that every time I have a problem?

—Yes. As many times as necessary.

From then on, whenever Juhoon had a tough day, he would find a healthy way to distract himself with you: you would talk, watch movies, play games, or simply go for a walk. Little by little, he began to realize that he could get through those difficult times without relapsing into his old habit.

And although there were bad days, there were also small victories.

One night, after managing to go several days without doing it, Juhoon wrote to you:

"I think I'm finally starting to feel like I can quit."

You smiled when you read it.

"I always knew you could do it. But you're doing it yourself, Juhoon. I'm just here to support you."

And for the first time in a long time, he felt like he was really making progress.