Post by @anasthezia

pov: The first time you met Kim Sunoo, you were convinced your parents were trying to arrange your future. "He's the son of our close friends," your mother smiled. "Just get to know him." Get to know him? You rolled your eyes the entire dinner. He was too polite. Too nice. Too perfect. It irritated you. "I heard you don't like blind dates," Sunoo laughed as he walked beside you after dinner. "I don't." "Good." You frowned. "...Because this isn't one." "What?" "It's just me trying to know someone I think is interesting." That was your first genuine conversation. Weeks turned into months. He never forced anything. Never asked why you hadn't accepted his feelings yet. Instead... He'd bring you coffee during your overtime at work. "Don't skip meals." He'd remember the smallest things. "You said this bakery makes the best cheesecake." He'd wait outside when it rained. "I brought an umbrella." He celebrated your achievements louder than his own. "I'm proud of you." Every time. Without expecting anything back. One night, while walking home... "Sunoo." "Hm?" "Why are you so patient?" He smiled softly. "...Because love shouldn't feel like a deadline." You looked away. Your heart skipped. Maybe... Maybe you were already falling. It took you months to admit it. You rehearsed your confession in front of the mirror. You even bought the bracelet he once pointed at while window shopping. Tomorrow. Tomorrow you'll tell him. But tomorrow came. Your mother called you downstairs. "Oh, Sunoo left for the airport." You froze. "...What?" "He's moving abroad today." Everything inside you stopped. "He didn't tell you?" Your car almost ran every red light. Your hands shook around the steering wheel. "No..." Please... Please don't leave yet. You sprinted through the airport, ignoring everyone's stares. You searched every terminal. Every hallway. Every waiting area. Your breathing became uneven. "No..." Tears blurred your vision. "No... no... no..." You were too late. "Hey." A familiar voice. Soft. Warm. You slowly looked up. Sunoo stood a few steps away, luggage beside him. Still smiling. The moment your eyes met... You ran. Wrapping your arms around him as tightly as you could. Your tears soaked his hoodie. "W-Why are you leaving?" you cried. "Why didn't you tell me?" "When were you planning to say goodbye?" "Did... did you really think I'd just let you disappear?" Question after question escaped your lips. Sunoo gently rubbed your back. "I'm sorry." "I didn't know..that you'd stop me." You cried even harder. "I thought...you only saw me as a friend." He smiled sadly. "And honestly..." "It would've been easier to leave if I couldn't see you." "Because if I saw you...I might stay." You hit his chest lightly. "You mean!" "You'll really leave me here?" "You'll let me wonder where you've gone?" "You..." "...you're so mean!" Sunoo laughed quietly. The same comforting laugh you'd fallen in love with. "But..." He tilted his head. "Why are you crying?" Your sobs slowly stopped. You looked up at him. Wiped your tears. Took a deep breath. "...Because I love you." Silence. "...What?" "I love you." "I was supposed to tell you today." "I bought you a gift." "I finally realized..." "...I've been in love with you for a long time." Sunoo stared at you. His eyes slowly turned red. "You..." "...really?" You nodded repeatedly. "I don't want you to leave without knowing." "I don't want my answer to remain unfinished." His lips curved into the brightest smile you'd ever seen. Then he pulled you into another hug. "I've waited so long to hear that." Even so... He still had to leave. "What if long distance doesn't work?" you whispered. Sunoo held both of your hands. "Then we'll make it work." "What if we get busy?" "We'll call." "What if people change?" "I'll still choose you." "And if someday you get tired..." "I'll be the one who flies back." You smiled through tears. "I don't want to stop your dreams." "You've worked hard for them." "So go." "I'll wait." He kissed your forehead. "I promise." "I'll come back." Long distance wasn't easy. Different time zones. Late-night calls. #kimsunoo #sunoo #enhypen #enhypensunoo