Beyond The Surface | SUNSUN

Changes

As weeks turned into a month, Sunghoon couldn't help but notice a gradual shift in the dynamics between Sunoo and Jake. Their late-night conversations, once filled with laughter and camaraderie, had become sporadic. Sunoo seemed increasingly preoccupied during their downtime, often lost in thought or quietly scrolling through his phone.

One afternoon, the rest of Enhypen were occupied with various projects. Jay and Rosé were deeply engrossed in a collaboration with YSL, their faces lit up with excitement as they discussed creative concepts. Jake and Heeseung had locked themselves in the recording studio, fine-tuning harmonies for their latest cover song. Jungwon and Ni-ki were in another corner of the dorm, tirelessly practicing a new dance routine, their movements synchronized and precise.

Sunghoon found himself alone in the living room with Sunoo, the only two members not caught up in the day's activities. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to address the questions gnawing at him.

"Hey, Sunoo," Sunghoon began casually, taking a seat opposite him on the couch. "I've noticed things between you and Jake... they seem different lately. How have you been?"

Sunoo glanced up, his expression a mix of surprise and guardedness. He set his phone aside, clearly pondering his response. "Yeah, things have changed," he finally admitted, his voice tinged with a hint of sadness. "We decided to end our arrangement."

Sunghoon's eyebrows furrowed in concern. "End it? Why? Did something happen?"

Sunoo sighed softly, his gaze drifting towards the window. "I initiated it. Jake... he told me he has feelings for someone else."

Surprised by Sunoo's revelation, Sunghoon leaned forward, eager to understand. "Wait, you guys liked each other?"

Shaking his head slightly, Sunoo clarified, "It wasn't like that between us. We had an understanding from the beginning. If one of us developed feelings for someone outside our arrangement, we'd call it off."

Sunghoon nodded slowly, absorbing the information. "So, it was more of a support system for each other?"

Sunoo nodded in agreement. "Exactly. We were there for each other, no strings attached."

A wave of mixed emotions washed over Sunghoon. On one hand, he felt relieved that there hadn't been romantic entanglements between Sunoo and Jake. On the other hand, a pang of jealousy pricked at his heart. He hadn't expected to feel this way, and it left him grappling with his own emotions.

"Does that mean... you like someone else now?" Sunghoon asked tentatively, trying to keep his tone casual.

Sunoo hesitated, his expression unreadable for a moment. "Maybe," he finally admitted, his voice barely above a whisper.

Sunghoon's mind raced with questions, but he chose his next words carefully. "I see. Well, I'm glad you and Jake ended things amicably."

Sunoo nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, we're still friends. It's all good."

The conversation lingered in the air, the weight of unspoken thoughts hanging between them. Sunghoon couldn't shake the feeling that Sunoo's admission had stirred something within him. He found himself contemplating the complexities of their relationships within Enhypen, each member navigating their own path amidst the group's evolving dynamics.

As they sat together in the quiet of the living room, Sunghoon felt a sense of introspection wash over him. He realized that their bonds were deeper and more intricate than he had initially perceived. It was a moment of realization for Sunghoon, a glimpse into the complexities of friendship, camaraderie, and perhaps something more.

For Sunghoon, this conversation marked a turning point in his understanding of himself and his feelings towards Sunoo. It was a realization that their journey together in Enhypen was filled with unexpected twists and turns, and he was beginning to see Sunoo in a new light—one that sparked both curiosity and uncertainty about what the future held for them.