Being maknae of DREAMCATCHER (MALE X DREAMCATCHER

Unveiling Truth

The tension within the group grew as each of the noonas wrestled with their feelings for Iman. The affection they once thought of as sisterly had evolved into something much deeper, more intense. But none of them wanted to make the first move, fearing it could disrupt the delicate balance they had established. They had to be careful; they had to be sure.

One evening, after another long day of practice, the group gathered in the living room of their dorm, exhausted but content. The atmosphere was light, filled with the warmth of shared triumphs and silent understanding. But beneath the surface, each of the noonas felt the weight of the words they longed to say.

JiU glanced at Iman, who was sitting on the floor, leaning against the couch with a tired but happy smile on his face. She knew the time had come for them to speak their truths. They couldn't keep their feelings hidden forever. Taking a deep breath, she decided to break the silence.

JiU: Iman-ah, can we talk about something important?

Iman looked up, surprised by the serious tone in her voice. The other members exchanged glances, each of them silently agreeing that it was time.

Iman: Of course, noona. What's on your mind?

JiU hesitated, searching for the right words. She could feel the nervous energy radiating from the other members, but she knew they were all in this together.

JiU: We... we've all been thinking a lot lately. About you, and about us.

Iman's brow furrowed in confusion, but he stayed quiet, waiting for her to continue.

Siyeon leaned forward, her heart pounding in her chest. She had never been good at expressing her feelings, but she knew that if she didn't say something now, she might never get the chance.

Siyeon: Iman, we care about you a lot. More than you might realize.

Iman nodded slowly, still unsure of where the conversation was going.

Iman: I care about all of you too, noona. You're like family to me.

Sua couldn't hold back any longer. She moved closer to Iman, her voice gentle but firm.

Sua: That's just it, Iman. You are like family to us, but... it's more than that. At least, for me it is.

Iman's eyes widened slightly as realization began to dawn on him. The air in the room felt heavy with anticipation, and he could sense the shift in their emotions.

Handong, always the calm and collected one, took a deep breath before speaking.

Handong: We've been trying to figure out how to say this, because we don't want to make things awkward or uncomfortable for you. But we can't keep it to ourselves anymore.

Iman's heart began to race as he looked around the room. Each of the noonas was watching him with a mix of hope and anxiety in their eyes.

Yoohyeon bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly as she spoke.

Yoohyeon: Iman-ah, we... we love you. But it's not just the love of a noona for her dongsaeng. It's... more than that.

Iman's breath caught in his throat. He had always felt a special bond with his noonas, but he had never imagined that their feelings could go beyond that of a close-knit family. He looked down at his hands, trying to process what he was hearing.

Dami, who had been silent up until this point, finally spoke, her voice steady and clear.

Dami: We didn't plan for this to happen, but it did. And now we need to be honest with you, even if it's hard.

Iman looked up, his eyes meeting Dami's. The sincerity in her gaze was undeniable, and he could see that she was speaking from the heart.

Iman: Noona, I...

JiU reached out, gently placing a hand on Iman's shoulder.

JiU: You don't have to say anything right now, Iman. We know this is a lot to take in. We just wanted you to know how we feel.

The room fell into a heavy silence as Iman tried to wrap his mind around their confession. He had always been close to his noonas, but he had never considered the possibility of a romantic relationship with them. They had been his mentors, his protectors, his family in this new world. But now, everything felt different.

After what felt like an eternity, Iman finally found his voice.

Iman: I... I don't know what to say. I never imagined... I mean, you've all been so good to me. You're my noonas, my family. I've never thought about it any other way.

The noonas exchanged glances, each of them understanding the turmoil Iman was feeling. They knew this was a lot for him to process, and they didn't want to push him into anything he wasn't ready for.

JiU: And that's okay, Iman. We don't expect you to feel the same way right now, or maybe ever. We just wanted to be honest with you, because we respect you too much to keep something like this hidden.

Siyeon: We care about you, and no matter what happens, we'll always be here for you. Whether you see us as noonas or something more, that won't change.

Iman looked at each of them in turn, his emotions swirling in a confusing mix of gratitude, affection, and uncertainty. He knew how much they meant to him, and he didn't want to hurt them. But he also knew that he needed time to sort through his own feelings.

Iman: I... I need some time to think about this, noona. I care about all of you so much, but I'm just not sure how I feel right now.

Sua gave him a reassuring smile, her eyes soft with understanding.

Sua: Take all the time you need, Iman. We're not going anywhere.

The rest of the evening passed in a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. The noonas had said their piece, and now it was up to Iman to decide how he wanted to move forward. They knew it wouldn't be easy, but they were willing to wait, no matter how long it took.

As Iman lay in bed that night, his mind raced with thoughts of his noonas and their confession. He cared about them deeply, but he had never considered them in a romantic light. Yet, now that they had opened up to him, he couldn't help but wonder if his own feelings had been more than just brotherly affection all along.

He closed his eyes, taking a deep breath as he tried to calm his racing heart. He knew that whatever happened next, it would change everything. But he also knew that his noonas had given him the space to figure things out on his own terms, and for that, he was grateful.

The journey ahead was uncertain, but one thing was clear: no matter what, they would face it together.