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REMINDER: this is my first story so correct me if there is any mistakes! <3
this is purely fiction and this story is not to be taken seriously.
im assuming you read disclaimer by now
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As they walked out of the school together, Sunghoon forced himself to focus on the present moment, determined not to let his own insecurities come between him and his friendship with Jake. But deep down, he couldn't shake the feeling of uncertainty that lingered in the back of his mind, wondering if things would ever be the same between them again. The bond between Jake and Sunghoon had once felt unbreakable, their connection forged through shared experiences and endless laughter. But lately, something had shifted, a subtle yet undeniable distance growing between them like a shadow creeping across the pavement. Sunghoon tried to brush off his concerns, telling himself that it was just a phase, that Jake was probably just going through a rough patch. But no matter how hard he tried to convince himself otherwise, the nagging doubts persisted, gnawing at him like a persistent itch that he couldn't scratch.
As the days turned into weeks, Sunghoon found himself growing increasingly restless, unable to shake the feeling that something was wrong. He watched as Jake withdrew further into himself, his laughter fading into silence, his smile growing increasingly forced. Despite his best efforts to reach out to Jake, to bridge the growing divide between them, Sunghoon couldn't seem to break through the walls that Jake had built around himself. Every attempt at conversation was met with half-hearted responses and forced smiles, leaving Sunghoon feeling more frustrated and helpless than ever before. But even as he struggled to understand what had gone wrong between them, Sunghoon couldn't shake the feeling that he was somehow to blame. He replayed their recent interactions in his mind, searching for any signs of where things had gone awry, but he came up empty-handed every time.
And then, one evening, as they sat together in silence, the tension between them reaching a breaking point, Sunghoon finally mustered the courage to confront Jake about what had been weighing on his mind. "Jake, we need to talk," Sunghoon began, his voice strained with emotion. "I know things haven't been easy lately, and I want to fix whatever's broken between us. But I need you to be honest with me. What's been bothering you?" Jake's heart clenched at the earnestness in Sunghoon's voice, the raw vulnerability shining in his eyes. For a moment, he considered pouring out his heart, laying bare his deepest fears and insecurities. But the words caught in his throat, suffocated by the fear of rejection and abandonment.
"I-I'm fine, Sunghoon," Jake replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "Just tired, I guess. It's been a long day."
Sunghoon studied Jake's face for a long moment, his eyes searching for any sign of the truth. But Jake's mask remained firmly in place, hiding the turmoil brewing beneath the surface. With a heavy sigh, Sunghoon nodded, a flicker of disappointment passing across his features before he masked it with a forced smile. "Okay, if you say so," he said, his voice tinged with sadness. "But just know that I'm here for you, no matter what." And with those words hanging in the air like a fragile promise, the tension between them eased ever so slightly, leaving behind a sense of unresolved longing that neither of them knew how to confront. As they sat in silence, the weight of their unspoken words hung heavy in the air, a palpable reminder of the growing chasm that threatened to tear them apart.
Jake then got a call, Sunghoon glanced at the caller ID and felt his heart sink as he recognized the name flashing on the screen—SUNOO <33. Without a word, Jake excused himself from the room, leaving Sunghoon alone with his thoughts once again. And as he listened to Jake's muffled voice drifting through the walls, Sunghoon couldn't help but wonder if he had already lost him for good.
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i have nothing to say abt this chapter.. its not the best of my abilities but im tired so😔
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