𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞 // Enhypen Heeseung [18+]

50: Between Two Hearts

Jake gazed into my eyes, his admiration unmistakable. The warmth in his eyes spoke volumes, revealing a deep and genuine affection. He took a moment to gather his thoughts, his expression softening with an intensity that made my heart flutter. Every word he spoke was imbued with sincerity and a profound sense of gratitude.

"You know, Chloe," Jake began, his voice filled with a tender reverence, "from the moment we met, I felt something special. I've never met anyone who radiates such genuine kindness and strength. Every time I look at you, I see someone truly remarkable. You have this incredible way of making the world seem brighter, and it's something I cherish deeply."

He paused, a soft smile gracing his lips as he continued. "Meeting you has been one of the most extraordinary moments of my life. You bring a sense of joy and completeness that I never knew I was missing. I feel so incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with you. You've changed my perspective on life and love, and I'm endlessly grateful for that."

Despite his heartfelt words, my mind was drifting elsewhere. I couldn't help but think of Heeseung. Memories of our moments together and the depth of my feelings for him clouded my thoughts. As Jake spoke, I struggled to focus fully on his words. The contrast between the two men and the different emotions they evoked in me was a bittersweet realization. While Jake's admiration was undeniable, my heart was still entangled with Heeseung, making it difficult to fully embrace the affection Jake was offering.

I nodded and smiled, trying to be present in the moment and acknowledge Jake's feelings, even as my thoughts lingered on the memories and emotions tied to Heeseung.

Jake took my hands in his, his touch warm and reassuring. He looked deeply into my eyes, his expression a mix of vulnerability and earnestness.

"Chloe," he began softly, his voice trembling slightly with emotion, "I need to tell you something that's been on my mind for a while now. Being with you has shown me a side of life that I never knew I needed. Your presence, your kindness, and the way you make me feel are beyond anything I've ever experienced."

He paused, squeezing my hands gently as he continued. "I can't help but fall deeper for you every day. The way you light up a room, the way you care so deeply about everyone around you—it's something that touches me profoundly. I find myself thinking about you constantly, and I can't imagine my life without you in it."

His gaze never wavered, and I could see the sincerity in his eyes. "Chloe, I'm falling in love with you. I know it might be unexpected, and I understand if you need time to process everything. But I needed to be honest with you about how I feel. You mean more to me than words can express, and I just had to let you know."

As Jake spoke, his words hung in the air between us, filled with hope and trepidation. I could feel the weight of his confession, but my thoughts were still tangled with memories of Heeseung. I struggled to reconcile Jake's heartfelt admission with the emotions I was holding onto.

Jake took a deep breath, his expression both hopeful and anxious. "Chloe," he said gently, "I know this is a lot to take in, and I don't expect you to have an immediate answer. I just needed to be honest about how I feel."

He paused, his gaze softening. "Please, take your time to think about it. But I also want you to know that I can't wait forever. I need to know where we stand so that we can either move forward together or understand where we go from here."

Jake's words were filled with a mixture of patience and urgency, and his hands remained firmly clasped around mine, offering both comfort and a gentle reminder of his feelings.

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