𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞 // Enhypen Heeseung [18+] (✓)

32: Between Love and Duty

"How do you mean we were a topic among the others?" Heeseung asked, his head tilted slightly in curiosity. His gaze was intense, his eyebrows raised in question.

"I told you that Sunghoon was looking for you when you woke up. He knocked on your door and wondered why you weren't on the sofa. I guess, since you were nowhere else to be found, he assumed we were together in your bed. Apparently, he mentioned it to the others, and Jake asked me about it earlier," I explained, feeling a bit shy.

"Oh, did he?" Heeseung responded, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Did he say anything else?" he asked, his curiosity evident as he grinned slightly.

"No, he didn't. I don't know what they thought we were doing in your room, but I clarified right away that I slept on a mattress because I wanted you to keep your bed," I said nervously, avoiding eye contact while fiddling with the blanket.

Heeseung chuckled softly and ran a hand through his hair. "Don't worry about the others. They like to tease, especially when they like someone. Think of it as a compliment."

I nodded, a brief pause following as I got lost in my thoughts. Do the members think there's something going on between Heeseung and me? It must be just a joke, like Heeseung said, but still, it's a bit uncomfortable.

"Is everything okay?" Heeseung asked, leaning forward, his arms resting on his knees to get closer to me.

"Ah, yeah," I replied quickly.

"Can I ask you something?" Heeseung continued.

I looked at him expectantly.

"What's your opinion on K-pop idols dating?" he asked. "Or rather, would you date one?"

I stared at him, a bit taken aback.

He quickly added, "I mean, because you're an outsider and all. I think you'd give an honest answer, and it's something I've wondered about."

I nodded, considering his question for a moment. "To be honest, I imagine it's really complicated," I began. "First off, it's quite hard to get to know a K-pop idol personally. And even if you manage to start a relationship, it would be tough. The constant schedules and traveling can really strain a relationship. Then there's the worry about the relationship becoming public and potentially causing harm to the partner or even an entire group. That's a lot of pressure on a relationship."

Heeseung listened intently, his full attention on me.

"Personally, I don't think I would want that," I concluded.

"I see," Heeseung said neutrally, leaning back on his arms for support.

"But," I continued, and his focus sharpened on me again, "when it comes to true love, I believe that almost anything is possible if both people work together and truly want it. So, like I said, I personally wouldn't want it, but I wouldn't rule it out either. You can't control your feelings."

Heeseung nodded thoughtfully.

"And what about you?" I asked him.

"What do you mean exactly?" he responded.

"What do you think about dating a fan, for instance?" I asked, eager to hear his thoughts.

Heeseung leaned back further, his posture becoming more relaxed as he pondered my question. His eyes drifted upward, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. The gentle light cast soft shadows, highlighting the contours of his features and making his contemplative gaze even more captivating. The room felt cozy and intimate, a quiet sanctuary away from the teasing and bustling activity of the day.

Heeseung's fingers lightly tapped on his knee, a sign that he was carefully considering his response. The atmosphere was filled with a blend of curiosity and anticipation, a quiet moment shared between two people exploring their thoughts and feelings.

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