being seen again

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Throughout the week, Heeseung found himself grappling with an unexpected sense of emptiness.

He hadn't heard a single thing from his stalker, the absence a stark contrast to the constant vigilance he had grown used to.

He had been the one to ask for space, yet now, he found himself missing the strange comfort of knowing someone was watching over him.

It was unsettling to realize how much he had come to rely on the man's silent presence, the invisible guardian who had somehow become a part of his life.

As the days passed,
Heeseung tried to distract himself with his studies and streaming, but there was a persistent, nagging void that he couldn't ignore.

The nights felt longer, and the apartment seemed emptier without the subtle reassurance that someone was watching out for him.

Heeseung's friends noticed his growing restlessness, but he couldn't bring himself to explain the true reason behind it.

One night,
after finishing a particularly exhausting stream, Heeseung was lounging in bed, aimlessly scrolling through his phone.

His thoughts drifted back to his stalker, the voice that had calmed him during his darkest moments.

He sighed, feeling a pang of longing he couldn't quite understand.

Just then, his phone buzzed with a message from Jay.

"Hey man, I got some booze and thought you might love the flavor. It's sweet, just the way you like it. Jake's coming too. We'll be there soon!"

Heeseung's heart leapt at the prospect of company.

He jumped out of bed, suddenly filled with energy.

Quickly, he began tidying up the apartment, straightening the cushions on the couch, and picking up stray items that had accumulated over the week.

He wanted the place to look welcoming for his friends.

Heeseung moved through the apartment, wiping down surfaces and arranging snacks on the coffee table.

As he worked, Heeseung felt a flicker of excitement.

The thought of spending time with his friends was a welcome distraction from his swirling thoughts about the man.

He was looking forward to the laughter and the simple pleasure of being surrounded by people who cared about him.

When the doorbell finally rang, Heeseung took a deep breath, a smile spreading across his face.

He opened the door to find Jay and Jake standing there, grinning and holding a couple of bottles.

"Ready for a fun night?"
Jay asked, stepping inside and giving Heeseung a friendly pat on the back.

"Absolutely," Heeseung replied, his smile widening as he ushered them into the living room.
"I've got everything set up."

As the three friends settled in, pouring drinks and chatting animatedly, Heeseung felt a sense of normalcy returning.

The laughter and light-hearted banter filled the apartment, momentarily pushing aside the shadows that had been haunting him.

For the first time in days, Heeseung allowed himself to relax and enjoy the moment, grateful for the presence of his friends and the distraction they provided.

As the evening progressed, the atmosphere in Heeseung's apartment grew more relaxed and boisterous.

The drinks flowed freely, and the friends found themselves reminiscing about old times and sharing stories.

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