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**Hae-Won's POV**

Three weeks. Three whole weeks since their stolen moment under the stage lights. Won replayed the memory in his head for the hundredth time - the quick brush of lips, the warmth that had flooded his cheeks.

He frowned. It's not that I missed the kisses and all. Don't get me wrong. I just miss the late-night talks before we go to sleep. I should have said "yes" the last time we talked about it. Damn it! I prolong it and here I am now restless thinking about it.

Jeong-hyung's laugh echoed from the laptop screen, bouncing off Won's already fluttering heart as he watched the recent variety show that Jeong-hyung, Hee-hyung, and Taehyun-hyung joined with some other guests.

A teasing giggle erupted from the screen. Jeong-hyung was blushing as a female guest star draped a playful arm around him. A pang of something sharp and unexpected twisted in his gut. Jealousy? No, it couldn't be. But the way his smile lingered on the girl's face, the way his eyes crinkled with genuine amusement...

"There he goes again," Won sighed, a smile tugging at his lips despite himself. "Such a goofball. I hate it..." The word caught in his throat. Did he hate it? No. He loved it. He loved Jeong-hyung's goofiness, his kindness, his late-night talks that stretched into the early hours of the morning.

Won sat up abruptly. "Okay, this is ridiculous," he declared, more to the empty room than anyone else. "He can have his fun. I don't care." But the lie tasted bitter on his tongue. Maybe a little Jeong-hyung jealousy was better than this suffocating silence.

Suddenly, a new plan sparked in Won's mind. He grabbed his phone, a mischievous glint in his eye. Jeong-hyung may have started the game of silence, but Won knew exactly how to break it.


Then, he received a notification

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Then, he received a notification. He smirked mischievously while reading it. Who's whipped now?

 Who's whipped now?

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Won's heart skipped a beat as his door creaked open to reveal Jeong-hyung, panting heavily.

"Wonie, stop being jealous, okay?" Jeong-hyung pleaded. "You know how crazy I am about you. Let's stop this silly charade. Let's be official."

Jeong-hyung's voice softened. "Just know, when we're official, I might be possessive with you. I love you. I want all your attention." He paused, his eyes searching Won's. "I know you're our leader, but please...let me feel special. Okay?"

Won, unable to resist Jeong-hyung's passionate plea, smiled. "You have a lot of demands, Hyung," he teased. "But yeah, I like it."

Their eyes met, and a silent understanding passed between them. "You'll only have eyes for me as well, hyung," Won said and the latter nodded. "Let's be together. But we'll keep it a secret for now, see how the others react."

Sealing their newfound commitment, they shared a kiss, their lips whispering promises of a love yet to be revealed.

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