𝖱𝖾𝖻𝖾𝗅 𝖧𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗍, 𝖣𝗂𝖺𝗆𝗈𝗇𝖽 𝖲𝗈𝗎𝗅

ᶠⁱⁿᵃˡ ᶜʰᵃᵖᵗᵉʳ: ᴱⁿᵈⁱⁿᵍˢ

The last day of school had finally arrived, and the atmosphere buzzed with excitement and nostalgia. The boys had just clinched victory in their final games, and the gym was alive with cheers. Heeseung, Jay, Sunghoon, and Jake were basking in the glory, their girlfriends beaming at them from the sidelines.

As the celebrations died down, Heeseung pulled Irene close, wrapping an arm around her waist. "We did it, princess!" he exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with joy.

"I knew you could!" Irene replied, her heart racing. The thrill of victory hung in the air, and before they knew it, the boys leaned down to kiss their girlfriends, prompting a chorus of delighted squeals.

"Look at you all blushing!" Ni-ki teased, wiggling his eyebrows at Yuna, Wonyoung, and Irene, who were all bright red.

Sunoo chimed in, "It's like watching a rom-com! Get a room, you lovebirds!"

Yeji, Karina, and Jeongin burst into laughter, their playful banter echoing in the gym. The atmosphere felt like a reality show, filled with playful jabs and affectionate teasing.

As everyone gathered together, Yuna, Irene, and Wonyoung leaned against their boyfriends' laps, feeling cozy and secure. Ni-ki and Jungwon couldn't resist the opportunity to poke fun. "So, who's going to adopt the younger ones?" Ni-ki asked with a grin.

Sunoo, ever the jokester, shot back, "I'm definitely adopting Ni-ki. He needs someone to look after him."

"Jake and Yuna will take me," Ni-ki announced proudly, while Jay playfully nudged Yuna.

"Looks like Wonyoung and I are adopting Jungwon," Heeseung said, winking at Irene. "Right?"

"Sure, we can take care of you, Jungwon!" Wonyoung laughed, while Irene beamed at Heeseung. Their eyes met, and a silent understanding passed between them.

As the laughter settled, Yuna and Ningning suddenly became emotional, tears glistening in their eyes. "I can't believe it's over," Yuna said, her voice trembling. "We're all going our separate ways."

The boys exchanged worried glances. Sunoo tried to lighten the mood. "Come on! Happy tears, right? It's a good thing!"

Jungwon looked visibly uncomfortable. "Can you not cry in front of us?" he complained, scrunching his nose in disgust.

"Shush, Jungwon!" Irene shot back playfully. "What about you and Hanni?"

Jungwon flushed red. "I—uh... just shut up!"

Heeseung chuckled, pretending to scold him. "You shouldn't tell my girl to shush, Jungwon!"

Everyone erupted into laughter, the tension dissipating. Ni-ki, ever the observant one, smirked. "You guys are like the long-experienced couples. Look at Heeseung and Irene, Jay and Wonyoung—"

"Don't forget Yuna and Jake, or Ningning and Sunghoon newbies!" Sunoo added, grinning widely.

"Let's not bring up Eunchae, please," Ni-ki muttered, causing the group to break into laughter again.

"Exactly! That's why us singles should be quiet," Sunoo joked, earning more chuckles.

The bittersweetness of the day hung in the air, filled with both laughter and a tinge of sadness. As everyone shared their memories, Heeseung pulled Irene closer, brushing his lips against her forehead.

"Ready for this next adventure?" he whispered.

"Always, as long as I'm with you," she replied, her eyes shining with love.

With one final moment of hesitation, Heeseung leaned in and captured her lips in a gentle kiss. It was sweet and soft, a promise of all that lay ahead. The world around them faded as they lost themselves in the moment, surrounded by laughter and the warmth of friendship.

As the group began to disperse, the memories of their time together settled in their hearts, and they knew this was just the beginning. With a mix of excitement and trepidation, they stepped into the future, ready for whatever adventures awaited them.

And as Heeseung and Irene held hands, sharing one last kiss in that familiar place, they felt certain of one thing: their journey together was far from over.

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