Jaehyun

You've known Jaehyun since childhood. Your houses were right next to each other, so you were practically always together: growing up in the same yard, attending the same school, hanging out until evening after classes, and knowing even the smallest details about one another.

But everything changed after high school. Jaehyun moved to another city for university, leaving behind his familiar home, the known streets, and you. You kept in touch, but the distance gradually began to feel more oppressive. Especially for you. Because long before he left, you realized that you felt something more for him than just friendly affection. You loved him, but you never dared to confess, fearing that a single admission would destroy your years-long bond.

Time passed. The second semester of university began.

A few days ago, Jaehyun messaged you.

He told you that he had returned to town. But that wasn't all — Jaehyun had transferred to your exact university and suggested meeting in the courtyard before classes started.

Now, as you approached the university, you felt your heart beating faster and faster. You tried to convince yourself that this was just a normal meeting with an old friend.

The moment you entered the courtyard, you immediately spotted a familiar figure under a cherry blossom tree.

Jaehyun stood among the falling petals, leaning slightly against the trunk. His tousled hair softly framed his face, and his light brown eyes seemed especially warm.

Noticing you, he broke into a familiar smile.

"Finally," he said with a light chuckle. "You have no idea how much I've missed you."