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Haeyong and Jaemin arrive at his house, and he opens the door. They are greeted by the warm and lively atmosphere of his family's home.
Jaemin's father is playfully flirting with his mother in the kitchen, and Haeyong can't help but chuckle at the familiar scene. Jaemin is a carbon copy of his father.
"Eomma, I'm home!" Jaemin announces. "Haeyong's here," he adds, gesturing towards her. His parents turn their attention to them, their faces lighting up with warm smiles.
"You rarely visit us. How have you been, honey?" his mother asks, her eyes filled with genuine concern.
"We've missed you," his father adds, his voice booming through the kitchen.
Haeyong smiles, feeling a sense of comfort and familiarity wash over her. "I've been doing well, thank you for asking," she replies, trying to sound casual despite the flutter in her chest.
"We'll be studying in my room," Jaemin says gently. Haeyong bows to his parents, showing respect. Jaemin leads her upstairs, his hand holding hers in a comforting grasp.
As they reach the top of the stairs, Jaemin's room comes into view. The same posters adorn the walls, the same desk sits in the corner, and the same cozy bed beckons, inviting her to sink into its embrace.
They sit down to study, and Haeyong starts teaching Jaemin, assisting him with his studies.
However, as the hours go by, Jaemin's concentration begins to fade, and Haeyong can feel his eyes fixed on her instead of his notes.
At first, she tries to ignore it, thinking he's just taking a break, but as the minutes tick by, his gaze remains locked on her, making it hard for her to concentrate.
She looks up, meeting his eyes. His eyes are soft, his gaze gentle, and she can see the hint of a smile playing on his lips.
"Stop staring at me, Jaemin," she says, trying to sound firm. "Focus on the lecture."
He chuckles, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Are you hungry, Haeyong? Let me bring us something to eat. I'll be quick, don't worry." He says, changing the subject, winking at her, before leaving the room.
While waiting for Jaemin to return, Haeyong finds herself gazing around his room. Nothing seems to have changed since the last time she was here.
Luna, Lucy, and Luke, his three mischievous cats, are curled up in the corner of the room, purring softly. Luke's curious gaze seems to be watching her, as if wondering what she's thinking.
As she sits there, lost in thought, her eyelids begin to droop. She lets out a soft sigh and surrenders to the exhaustion, her head nodding forward as she drifts off to sleep.
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Jaemin returns with food, expecting to find Haeyong still studying. Instead, he's taken aback to find her fast asleep, her head resting on the table. He chuckles softly at the sight.
