Sugar daddy : jaywon

10

The night sky stretched out like a velvet canvas above Jake’s backyard, dotted with countless stars. The air was cool, and the subtle sounds of night—the distant hum of crickets, the occasional rustle of leaves—provided a peaceful backdrop as Jungwon, Jake, and Sunoo sat together on the porch. The glow from the house spilled out onto the wooden deck, casting soft shadows across their faces.

They’d come to Jake’s house after school, eager to unwind and try to make sense of the whirlwind of emotions that had been swirling around them since their encounter with Jay and his friends. Yet, the comfort they usually found in each other’s company was tinged with a tension that none of them could quite shake.

Sunoo was the first to break the silence, his voice tentative. "Is it just me, or does everything feel… different now?" His eyes flitted from Jungwon to Jake, searching for reassurance.

Jake, usually the most grounded of the three, sighed and leaned back, resting his head against the wall. "It’s not just you. Things are different. I can’t stop thinking about Heeseung and Sunghoon. It’s confusing, but I can’t help it."

Jungwon, who had been unusually quiet, stared down at his hands. The events of the past few days had left him feeling unmoored, and he wasn’t sure how to make sense of it all. "I don’t know what to think," he admitted softly. "Jay… he’s different from anyone I’ve ever met. But how do I know if what I’m feeling is real?"

Jake nodded, understanding his friend’s dilemma. "I’ve been asking myself the same thing. Heeseung and Sunghoon… they’re intense. It’s like they see right through me, and I don’t know how to handle that."

Sunoo bit his lip, pulling his knees up to his chest as he considered his own feelings. "Niki’s… he’s kind, in his own way. He’s not what I expected, but that’s what makes it hard. I don’t know if it’s just a crush or if it’s something more."

The three of them fell silent again, each lost in their own thoughts. The intensity of their connection with Jay and his friends was undeniable, but the fear of getting hurt, of not knowing what lay ahead, was just as strong.

Jungwon finally spoke, his voice barely above a whisper. "What if we’re just infatuated? What if this is all because they’re… well, them? Rich, powerful, mysterious…"

Jake shook his head slowly. "It’s more than that. At least, I think it is. When I’m with Heeseung and Sunghoon, it feels like they’re genuinely interested in me. Not just because of who they are, but because of who I am."

Sunoo nodded, his expression thoughtful. "Yeah… Niki doesn’t treat me like I’m just another guy. He actually listens, and I think he cares. But how can we be sure?"

Jungwon looked up at the sky, the stars above seeming to reflect the confusion and uncertainty he felt. "Maybe we can’t be sure. But maybe that’s okay. Maybe we just need to see where this goes, without trying to figure everything out right away."

Jake glanced at Jungwon, a small smile tugging at his lips. "You’re right. We don’t have to have all the answers now. We can take it slow, figure it out as we go."

Sunoo relaxed slightly, the tension easing from his shoulders. "Yeah, we don’t need to rush. If they’re really interested in us, they’ll wait until we’re ready to figure this out."

The three of them sat in comfortable silence for a while longer, the weight of their feelings no longer as overwhelming as it had been. There was still uncertainty, still questions that hadn’t been answered, but for now, they were content with the idea of taking things one step at a time.

Finally, Jake stood up, stretching his arms above his head. "Come on, let’s go inside. It’s getting cold out here, and we’ve got school tomorrow."

Jungwon and Sunoo nodded, following him inside. As they moved through the house, the warmth of their friendship wrapped around them like a comforting blanket, reminding them that no matter what happened next, they would face it together.

And as they settled in for the night, each of them couldn’t help but think of the men who had so unexpectedly entered their lives. They didn’t have all the answers yet, but for the first time, that didn’t seem so scary.

Because whatever happened, they knew they weren’t alone in this—whether it was the beginning of something real or just a fleeting moment, they would face it together, as friends. And for now, that was enough.