17 - Jealousy

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(Joy's POV)

After the party finally wound down, and everyone went their separate ways, I found myself alone in my room, still buzzing from all the excitement. My heart was full, and I couldn't stop smiling as I replayed the events of the night in my head. It was such a great feeling to celebrate our successful comebacks together, and it made me even happier that Sungjae was by my side throughout it all.

As I got ready for bed, my phone buzzed on the nightstand. I reached over to see a message from Sungjae.

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Sungjae Oppa:
[10:45 PM] So... "Sexy Dynamite," huh? 😏

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I giggled, knowing exactly where this conversation was headed. I quickly typed out a reply.

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Me:
[10:46 PM] Oh no, not you too, Oppa! Haven't I been teased enough for one night? 😅

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His response came almost immediately.

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Sungjae Oppa:
[10:47 PM] Nope! I think I deserve some teasing rights after everything tonight. You're officially a superstar now, Sooyoung-ah.

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I rolled my eyes but couldn't help the smile spreading across my face. He really wasn't going to let this go, was he?

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Me:
[10:49 PM] I wouldn't say superstar... I'm just me. But you're really enjoying this, aren't you?

Sungjae Oppa:
[10:50 PM] Of course I am. My girlfriend's trending worldwide! I need to brag a little. 😎

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I blushed, even though I was alone in my room. It was still surreal to think that I had such an impact, but Sungjae's teasing made it feel all the more real.

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Me:
[10:52 PM] Well, Mr. Bragging Boyfriend, don't get too used to it. I'm still the same Sooyoung you know. 😌

Sungjae Oppa:
[10:53 PM] Oh, I know. But it's kinda fun calling you "Sexy Dynamite." Makes me feel like I'm dating a secret superhero or something. 😉

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I couldn't stop laughing at that. Leave it to Sungjae to turn something like this into a whole new narrative.

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Me:
[10:55 PM]Secret superhero, huh? Well, if I'm "Sexy Dynamite," what does that make you?

Sungjae Oppa:
[10:56 PM] Hmm... I guess I'm your sidekick? "Movie Man"? I don't know, but I'm definitely the guy who gets to hold the superhero's hand. 😏

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His playful confidence made my heart flutter. He always had a way of making me feel special, even when he was joking around.

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Me:
[10:58 PM] I think "Movie Man" suits you, Oppa. You're always ready for an adventure. 😉

Sungjae Oppa:
[10:59 PM] And I'm always ready to protect my superhero, no matter what. Even if she is "Sexy Dynamite." 😂

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I felt warmth spread through my chest, his words comforting me in a way that nothing else could. We bantered like this often, but there was always a layer of sincerity beneath it all.

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Me:
[11:01 PM] You're so cheesy, Oppa. But I kinda like it. 💕

As I settled into bed, the playful conversation with Sungjae continued. He always knew how to make me smile, but tonight there was something more—something deeper that I wanted to address.

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Me:
[11:05 PM] You know, Oppa, you were really protective tonight. A little jealous, too. 😏

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There was a brief pause before his response came in.

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Sungjae Oppa:
[11:07 PM] Yeah... I guess I was. I just don't like the idea of anyone else trying to get close to you. Is that bad?

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I could sense the honesty in his words. Sungjae wasn't the overly possessive type, but when it came to me, he had his moments.

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Me:
[11:09 PM] It's not bad, Oppa. It was kinda cute seeing you get all worked up. But you know you don't have to worry, right? I'm yours, and no one else's. 💕

Sungjae Oppa:
[11:10 PM] I know... It's just that when I see other guys showing interest, I can't help but feel a little protective. I mean, you're "Sexy Dynamite" now. You've always been amazing, but now everyone else is seeing it too.

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My heart fluttered at his admission. Sungjae's protectiveness wasn't about control—it was about his deep care for me, and it made me feel so loved.

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Me:
[11:12 PM] Oppa, you don't have to be jealous or protective. I'm all yours, and I love that you care so much. But I'm not going anywhere. You've got nothing to worry about.

Sungjae Oppa:
[11:13 PM] I just want to make sure you know how much you mean to me, Sooyoung. You're my everything, and I don't want to lose you.

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His words were so genuine, so full of love, that I felt my eyes sting with emotion. Sungjae had always been good at making me feel special, but tonight, he was going above and beyond.

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Me:
[11:15 PM] You're not going to lose me, Oppa. I'm not going anywhere. And for the record, I like it when you get a little jealous—it shows how much you care. But you don't need to worry. I'm all yours, and I always will be. 💕

Sungjae Oppa:
[11:16 PM] Thanks, Sooyoung. I needed to hear that. I'll try not to get too jealous, but I can't promise anything when it comes to you. 😅

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I giggled at his response, feeling the warmth of his words wrap around me like a blanket.

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Me:
[11:17 PM]It's okay, Oppa. Just know that you're the only one I see. The only one I want. 😘

Sungjae Oppa:
[11:18 PM] And you're the only one I'll ever want. My one and only "Sexy Dynamite." 😏

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I smiled, the teasing and love in his words filling my heart with a happiness that was hard to describe. There was something so comforting about knowing that Sungjae would always be there for me—protective, a little jealous, but always full of love.

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Me:
[11:19 PM] Goodnight, Oppa. Sweet dreams. Remember, no more worrying, okay?

Sungjae Oppa:
[11:20 PM] Goodnight, Sooyoung-ah. I'll try not to worry... too much. 😉 Sweet dreams, my love. 😘
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As I put my phone down, I felt a wave of contentment wash over me. Sungjae's protectiveness, his little bouts of jealousy—it all stemmed from how much he cared. And that made me feel more secure in our relationship than ever before.

With a smile on my face and thoughts of Sungjae in my mind, I drifted off to sleep, feeling incredibly lucky to have someone who loved me so deeply.

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