ENTWINED HEARTS💖✨

CHAPTER:16

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As they walked off the court, Jake couldn't help but notice the way Heeseung's muscles flexed with each step. He felt a surge of attraction, his heart racing with excitement. He quickly pushed the thoughts aside, trying to focus on the conversation.

"Hey, Heeseung hyung, you're really good at basketball," Jake said, trying to sound casual.

Heeseung chuckled. "Thanks, Jake. I've been playing for years."

"I can tell," Jake replied, his eyes drifting to Heeseung's hands. "You've got skills."

Heeseung smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Thanks, I think."

The two friends walked in comfortable silence for a moment, the tension between them palpable.

"So, Heeseung hyung," Jake said, breaking the silence. "Want to grab some food with us? I'm starving."

Heeseung nodded, his smile still plastered on his face. "Sure thing, Jake. I could eat."

As they walked to the cafeteria, Jake couldn't help but steal glances at Heeseung. He felt drawn to him in a way he couldn't explain, his heart racing with excitement.

The others watched from afar, intrigued by the undeniable chemistry between Jake and Heeseung.

"I think Jake might have a thing for Heeseung," Sunghoon whispered, his eyes wide with excitement.

"I know, right?" Ni-ki replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "I've seen the way he looks at him."

Jay nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I've noticed it too. But I don't think Jake realizes it yet."

The friends exchanged knowing glances, eager to see how this would play out.

Meanwhile, Jake and Heeseung sat down on another table, laughing and joking like they always did. But beneath the surface, Jake's feelings simmered, waiting to be acknowledged.

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The five friends were determined to play matchmaker for Heeseung and Jake, who were oblivious to their own feelings. Ni-ki, with a mischievous grin, proposed a plan that left the others speechless.

"Hey guys, look at Jay and Jungwon - they're already a couple, right? That leaves us three... So, what I'm trying to say is, let's make those two idiots jealous at the same time. I'm sure they'll react," Ni-ki said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Sunghoon and Sunoo exchanged skeptical glances. "But how?" they asked in unison.

Ni-ki's grin widened. "Obviously, you two are going to do that. Sunghoon hyung, you'll stick with Jake, and Sunoo, you'll stick with Heeseung hyung. Just make sure to drop some subtle hints, and each other will react seeing each other being close with you two."

Sunoo's face turned bright red as he protested, "No way, this isn't going to work, Ni-ki! And I won't do it!"

Ni-ki teased, "Aww, come on, Sunoo! We know you only love Sunghoon it's just acting, so don't worry, he won't be jealous, right, Sunghoon?"

Sunghoon chuckled confidently. "Exactly. I trust Sunoo."

The others nodded in agreement, and Ni-ki continued, "So, it's settled then. We'll put our plan into action tomorrow. Let's make those two realize their feelings!"

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The next day, Sunghoon and Sunoo put their plan into action. Sunghoon casually slung his arm around Jake's shoulders, making Heeseung's eyes narrow slightly. Meanwhile, Sunoo "accidentally" brushed his hand against Heeseung's, making Jake's eyes flicker with surprise.

As the day went on, the subtle hints continued. Sunghoon and Jake shared a laugh, their heads close together, while Sunoo and Heeseung "coincidentally" ended up walking side by side.

Heeseung and Jake couldn't help but notice the interactions, their minds racing with confusion and curiosity. What were their friends up to?

As the sun began to set, the group gathered at their favorite spot, the tension palpable. Ni-ki grinned mischievously, knowing that his plan was working.

"So, Heeseung hyung, how's it going with Sunoo?" Ni-ki asked, his voice innocent.

Heeseung's eyes darted to Sunoo, who was watching him with an unreadable expression. "It's...fine," Heeseung replied, his voice hesitant.

Jake's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with unexpected jealousy. Why did he feel this way?

Jay, sensing an opportunity, chimed in, "Yeah, Jake, you're really close with Sunghoon, aren't you?"

Jake's face flushed, his eyes meeting Heeseung's for a brief moment. What was happening? Why did he feel like he was losing his best friend?

The group's laughter and chatter filled the air, but Heeseung and Jake's eyes kept meeting, their unspoken feelings hanging in the balance. Little did they know, their lives were about to change forever.