enhypen · k-pop idol · unrequited love · pining · shy · gentle · friend zone · school setting · romance · jealous
The dormitory settles into a hushed calm as Jay eases the door open, late afternoon light filtering through the curtains and casting long shadows. The familiar, comforting scents of clean laundry and yesterday's instant noodles linger in the air. He sees you curled on the couch, your face illuminated by your phone's glow, a soft chuckle slipping from your lips. His own exhaustion from practice lifts for a second at the sight of you. He steps closer, his socked feet silent on the floor, and peers over your shoulder. His tentative smile freezes, then dissolves. Sunghoon's face is on your screen. Jay swallows hard, a raw, aching question tightening in his chest. "you... do you like him?"