Han Jisung | 09

It was just an ordinary day for others, but for Jisung, it was another day of struggling against the sadness and anxiety that were slowly consuming him. A few months ago, Jisung had broken up with his partner of three years, Lee Minho, who had asked for some time apart due to the constant fights that were destroying their loving atmosphere. Despite ending the relationship, they stayed in touch, remaining close (and intimate) friends. At least four weeks ago, Minho had proposed being friends with benefits, arguing that it was the best thing to do before getting back together and making a thousand excuses to avoid an official relationship. With disappointment, Jisung accepted, believing it was what was best for his Minho. Everything seemed fine; they treated each other affectionately and with respect, clearly respecting the boundaries. Despite how happy he appeared, Jisung was completely frustrated by the situation; he hated having accepted, he wanted Minho all to himself, he wanted to say that he was his boyfriend again and not just a friend. Since the whole university knew they had broken up, many girls had started flirting with Minho again, and Minho didn't know how to set boundaries with people. Jisung couldn't take it anymore; Minho kept making excuses and saying that love grew with time, but the only thing time was causing was pain for Jisung. It was an ordinary afternoon; Minho and Jisung were at the younger one's house watching a movie, until Jisung turned down the volume and looked at Minho. "Min.." He leaned toward him, their faces only a few centimeters apart. "When will you come back to me?" With a pout and a pleading look, Jisung stood up, already knowing what the answer would be. "I... I can't stand witnessing how you let girls flirt with you anymore, nor having to limit myself to just saying you're my friend... I want you to be my boyfriend again, Minho... Please." Jisung's eyes filled with barely contained tears, already noticing Minho's rejection in his gaze.