Falling Crazy in Love - Heewon, Heeseung and Jungwon [Completed]

Crossroads

As the days rolled on, the air in the office grew charged with anticipation. Heeseung and Jungwon had formed a tentative bond during their quiet time together, and Jungwon found himself looking forward to their interactions. Yet, the underlying tension with Taehyun loomed larger than ever.

One afternoon, as Jungwon was organizing files in the break room, he heard a knock on the door. It swung open to reveal Taehyun, his expression brightening as he stepped inside. "Hey, mind if I join you?"

"Of course," Jungwon replied, trying to hide the tension in his voice. He motioned for Taehyun to sit, but as they settled into a casual conversation, he couldn't shake the feeling of being caught in a tug-of-war between two friends.

"You've been busy, huh?" Taehyun remarked, glancing at the stack of documents on Jungwon's desk. "I know you're working hard, but you should take a break every once in a while."

"Yeah, I'm trying to stay on top of things," Jungwon said, his tone light. "How about you? Any new projects on your plate?"

"Just the usual," Taehyun replied, leaning back with a relaxed smile. "But I was hoping we could revisit that dinner idea. I really think we'd have a great time."

Jungwon hesitated, caught off guard. A date? It was flattering, but he felt a pull of guilt and apprehension. "I appreciate it, but..."

Before he could finish, the door swung open again, and Heeseung stepped in, his expression determined but feigning nonchalance. "What's going on in here?" he asked, raising an eyebrow as he assessed the situation.

"Just catching up," Taehyun replied smoothly, though Jungwon could see the subtle tension in his posture. "I was just inviting Jungwon to dinner again."

"Is that so?" Heeseung replied, his tone cool. "What about that project you were working on, Jungwon? Need any help?"

"Um, I think I've got it covered," Jungwon said quickly, sensing the brewing conflict. "But thanks for offering, Heeseung hyung."

Taehyun's smile faltered slightly. "I thought we were having a conversation."

"We can talk later," Heeseung said, his eyes narrowing at Taehyun. "Right, Jungwon?"

Jungwon's heart raced. The dynamic between the two men was becoming more intense, and he didn't want to be the cause of any fallout. "Maybe we could all go together?" he suggested, trying to defuse the situation.

Taehyun raised an eyebrow. "You want to bring Heeseung along? Are you sure about that?"

"Why not? It could be fun," Jungwon replied, forcing a smile, though he felt caught in the middle.

"Yeah, I'm down," Heeseung said, his voice firm. "If Jungwon wants to hang out with us, then I'll go."

Taehyun's expression hardened for a moment before he masked it with another smile. "Alright, let's do that then. I'll set something up."

As Taehyun left the break room, the atmosphere shifted, leaving a palpable tension in the air. Jungwon turned to Heeseung, his expression concerned. "You didn't have to be so confrontational."

"He needed to know I'm not backing down," Heeseung replied, crossing his arms. "I don't like the way he's been hovering around you."

"I appreciate you looking out for me, but Taehyun hyung isn't a bad guy," Jungwon said, trying to reason with Heeseung. "He's just friendly."

"Friendly or flirty?" Heeseung shot back, his voice laced with irritation. "There's a difference, and you know it."

Jungwon felt a flutter of confusion mixed with a thrill at Heeseung's intensity. "What do you want me to do? Just ignore him?"

"No, I just... I want you to be careful," Heeseung said, his tone softening slightly. "I don't want to lose you to him."

"Lose me?" Jungwon echoed, genuinely puzzled. "You act like I'm a prize to be won."

"No, that's not what I meant," Heeseung said quickly, running a hand through his hair in frustration. "I just... I care about you, Jungwon. I don't want you to get hurt."

Jungwon stared at him, still not fully grasping the weight of Heeseung's words. "Thanks, but I can handle myself. I know how to deal with Taehyun."

Just then, the door swung open again, and Sunoo bounced in, his energy lighting up the room. "Hey, everyone! What's going on?"

"Just some work talk," Jungwon said, relieved to have a distraction.

Sunoo's eyes darted between Jungwon and Heeseung, picking up on the tension immediately. "You two look like you're in the middle of a dramatic scene. Should I grab some popcorn?"

Heeseung shot Sunoo an annoyed look but couldn't help the small smile tugging at his lips. "Very funny, Sunoo."

"Seriously, what's up?" Sunoo asked, leaning against the counter, clearly eager for gossip. "Is there a love triangle brewing?"

"It's complicated," Jungwon replied, trying to downplay the situation.

"Complicated?" Sunoo echoed; his interest piqued. "Does that mean there's someone fighting for your attention?"

"Just two friends who happen to have different ideas about dinner plans," Heeseung interjected, his tone slightly defensive.

Sunoo raised an eyebrow, a smirk growing on his face. "Well, if you need help deciding, I'm here for it! But seriously, Jungwon, if Taehyun is making you uncomfortable, you should tell him."

"I don't think it's that straightforward," Jungwon said, feeling overwhelmed. "He's just being friendly."

"Friendly or flirty?" Sunoo chimed in, mirroring Heeseung's earlier words. "Sometimes it's hard to tell with guys like him."

"Exactly," Heeseung said, his eyes meeting Jungwon's. "And that's why it's important to be careful."

As the three of them stood in the break room, the weight of their conversation loomed large. Jungwon felt torn, the pressure of making a decision weighing heavily on him.

"Look," Sunoo said, sensing the tension. "Why don't we just all hang out together? The more, the merrier, right? No need for anyone to feel left out."

"That could work," Jungwon said slowly, feeling a glimmer of hope. "As long as it's all friendly."

"Great! I'll plan something fun," Sunoo said, clearly excited. "Maybe a karaoke night? We could all use a break."

"Sure, sounds good," Jungwon replied, grateful for the diversion.

As they continued to chat, Jungwon felt a mix of relief and apprehension. Maybe spending time together would clear the air and help him understand where he truly stood with both Heeseung and Taehyun.

But deep down, heremained oblivious to the deeper feelings swirling around him, convinced thateverything was just friendly competition. As the day went on, he resolved toembrace whatever came next, even if it meant navigating a complicated web offeelings—without fully realizing the stakes involved.