Forbidden love

New Year

As Q entered his room, he noticed the faint sound of sobbing coming from the adjacent dorm. Concerned, he followed the sound and found Dae, sitting with his back against the wall, the letter crumpled in his trembling hands.

"Dae? What's wrong?" Q's voice was gentle yet laced with worry as he approached his distressed friend.

Dae looked up, startled to see Q standing there. "Oh, Q... I... I'm getting expelled," he managed to choke out between sobs. "And... and Kitty and I... we're over. I couldn't fight for her."

Q sat down beside Dae, offering a comforting presence. "I'm sorry, Dae. That's a lot to handle at once." He paused, unsure of how to console his friend. "Have you talked to anyone about this?"

Dae shook his head. "I don't know what to do... I feel like I've messed everything up."

Q listened attentively, his steady gaze fixed on Dae. In that vulnerable moment, something shifted within Q—a newfound admiration for Dae's resilience and authenticity. He had always seen Dae as the life of the show, but now he saw beyond the character, beyond the script.

"You haven't messed everything up," Q finally said softly, breaking the silence that hung heavy in the room. "Sometimes, things fall apart so better things can fall together."

Dae looked at Q, surprised by his insight. In that moment, through tear-streaked eyes, he saw Q in a different light—his quiet strength, his unwavering support, and maybe a potential lover. And in that moment, Dae realized just how beautiful Q truly was, inside and out.