The morning sun was bright over Jeju Island, casting a warm glow across the beach. I was already awake, enjoying a quiet moment on the hotel balcony. I leaned against the railing, feeling the gentle breeze play with my hair, when I felt Sunghoon standing behind me, his hands resting on my waist.
"Last night was magical," I said, turning to look at him. The memories of our intimate moments under the moonlight filled me with warmth.
He smiled, brushing a strand of hair from my face. "It was. Every moment with you feels like a dream."
Our peaceful moment was suddenly interrupted by the sound of raised voices from the adjacent room. I frowned and turned toward Sunghoon.
"That sounds like Hyerin and Mingyu," I said, my concern growing.
"Let's go check on them," Sunghoon suggested.
We knocked on the door of Hyerin and Mingyu's room. After a moment, Hyerin opened it, her eyes red and puffy from crying. Mingyu stood behind her, looking equally upset.
"Is everything okay?" I asked gently, stepping inside.
Hyerin shook her head, tears streaming down her cheeks. "No, we're having a huge fight."
Sunghoon and I exchanged a concerned look. "Can we come in?" Sunghoon asked.
Hyerin nodded, stepping aside. The atmosphere in the room felt tense, the kind of tension you could almost touch.
"What happened?" I asked, sitting down next to Hyerin, trying to comfort her.
"It's just... everything!" Hyerin exclaimed, her frustration pouring out. "Mingyu doesn't understand how I feel, and I don't know if I can keep doing this."
Mingyu, standing by the window, turned to face us. "That's not fair, Hyerin. I'm trying my best, but you're not being honest with me about what's bothering you."
Sunghoon stepped forward and placed a calming hand on Mingyu's shoulder. "Hey, let's all take a deep breath. We're here to help."
Hyerin buried her face in her hands, sobbing quietly. I put my arm around her, offering comfort. "Hyerin, we're your friends. Tell us what's going on."
Through her tears, Hyerin explained the misunderstandings and unresolved issues between her and Mingyu. Mingyu listened quietly, his expression softening as he began to understand the depth of her feelings.
"I didn't know you felt that way," Mingyu said softly, regret in his voice. "I'm sorry, Hyerin."
Sunghoon and I exchanged looks, feeling the weight of their pain. "Maybe you both need to take a step back and really talk things through," Sunghoon suggested. "Communication is key."
Despite our best efforts, the conversation grew more heated. Hyerin and Mingyu continued to argue, their misunderstandings escalating.
Feeling helpless, I took Sunghoon's hand and led him out onto the balcony. "This isn't working," I whispered, my frustration bubbling over.
Sunghoon squeezed my hand, offering silent support. "Sometimes, all we can do is be there for them."
We stood together, the sea breeze cooling our emotions. Sunghoon pulled me close, wrapping his arms around me protectively.
The tension between Hyerin and Mingyu lasted through the morning, but by midday, it seemed to soften. Exhaustion settled over both of them, and their anger cooled into a more manageable frustration.
After a long, tearful conversation, Hyerin and Mingyu finally found common ground. Mingyu reached out and took Hyerin's hand. "I'm sorry for not understanding sooner," he said quietly. "I promise to listen better from now on."
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Crimson Moonlight
Vampire❝I don't know what I got myself into, but I'm not complaining. The best idea I have had by far was to stick with you, until the very end.❞
