As the door to ENHYPEN's practice room creaked open, you hesitated, not wanting to interrupt his session. But then you heard snippets of conversation that stopped you in your tracks.
"Yeah, Y/N's been acting a bit weird lately," Heeseung's voice drifted out from the room.
Your heart skipped a beat, your curiosity piqued. What could he be saying about you?
"She's just been too clingy," another voice chimed in, and your stomach twisted into knots.
Clingy? You thought. Had you been too much lately? Maybe you were overdoing it with the affection, or being too needy. But you couldn't help it; you just wanted to be close to Heeseung, to feel his warmth and hear his laughter.
"And sometimes she's so childish, you know?" Heeseung's voice continued, and you felt a pang of hurt.
Childish? You furrowed your brows in confusion. Sure, you liked to have fun and be playful, but you didn't think it was a bad thing.
Feeling a lump form in your throat, you silently backed away from the door, your heart heavy with self-doubt. Maybe you HAD been too clingy, too childish. Maybe Heeseung was growing tired of your antics.
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Later that evening, when Heeseung returned home, you couldn't bring yourself to meet his eyes. You stayed in your room, listening to music and trying to push away the hurtful words you had overheard.
Heeseung noticed your subdued demeanor immediately. "Y/N, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice filled with concern as he approached you.
You shook your head, unable to find the words to express the hurt you were feeling.
Heeseung sat down beside you, gently taking your hand in his. "Y/N, please talk to me. I can tell something's bothering you."
Tears welled up in your eyes as you struggled to find the right words. "I overheard your conversation earlier... about me being clingy and childish," you admitted, your voice barely above a whisper.
Heeseung's eyes widened in realization, and he let out a soft sigh. "Y/N, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. That's not what I meant at all."
You looked up at him, confusion etched on your face.
"I was talking about how much I adore your affectionate nature and your playful spirit," Heeseung explained, his gaze unwavering. "You make me feel loved and cherished every day, and I wouldn't change a single thing about you."
Relief flooded through you, washing away the self-doubt and insecurity that had clouded your mind. "Really?" you whispered, searching his eyes for any sign of doubt.
"Really," Heeseung affirmed, pulling you into a warm embrace. "You're perfect just the way you are, Y/N. And I love you more than words can say."
As Heeseung wrapped his arms around you, comforting words falling from his lips, you couldn't shake off the lingering doubt that clouded your mind. His reassurances felt hollow against the weight of the words you had overheard.
"Are you sure?" you asked, your voice barely above a whisper, your eyes searching his for any sign of doubt.
Heeseung's brow furrowed in concern as he gazed back at you. "Y/N, I promise you, I didn't mean it like that," he insisted, his tone earnest.
But you couldn't let it go that easily. The words had struck a nerve, igniting a fire of insecurity within you that refused to be extinguished. "But what if I have been too clingy?" you pressed, your voice trembling with uncertainty. "Or too childish? I need to know, Heeseung."
Heeseung's expression softened, understanding dawning in his eyes as he realized the depth of your distress. "Y/N, I'm sorry if my words hurt you. I should have been more careful with what I said," he began, his voice gentle yet firm. "But I want you to know that I never meant to criticize you. You're not too clingy or too childish. You're perfect just the way you are, and I wouldn't change a single thing about you."
Tears welled up in your eyes as his words washed over you, a mix of relief and gratitude flooding your heart. "But... what if I am?" you whispered, unable to shake off the doubts that lingered in your mind.
Heeseung cupped your face in his hands, his gaze unwavering as he looked deep into your eyes. "Even if you were, it wouldn't change how much I love you," he declared, his voice unwavering with conviction. "I love every part of you, Y/N, even the parts you consider flaws. You're the most amazing person I've ever known, and I'm grateful for every moment I get to spend with you."
His words pierced through the veil of insecurity that had clouded your mind, filling you with a sense of warmth and acceptance. You leaned into his touch, letting his love wash away the doubts that had plagued you.
"Thank you, Heeseung," you murmured, tears of relief streaming down your cheeks. "I love you too."
And in that moment, wrapped in Heeseung's embrace, you knew that no matter what, you would always be enough for him. And that was all that truly mattered.
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