closer | sung hanbin

07

The following week brought a whirlwind of excitement and tension for Hanbin and Yuna. Hanbin's friends had been buzzing with questions about his unexpected connection with Yuna, and during their next hangout, they were relentless in their inquiries.

"Alright, spill the tea!" Gyuvin exclaimed, leaning forward with his elbows resting on the table. "How did you two actually meet?"

Hanbin scratched the back of his head, a bashful grin spreading across his face. "It just kind of... happened. We were both at the university, and I was streaming. She was filming content for her channel, and we started chatting. Then we decided to play together, and it just clicked."

"Clicked, huh?" Taerae raised an eyebrow. "So, you didn't have a plan to get close to her?"

"Not really! It just felt natural," Hanbin replied, his tone defensive but light-hearted. "She's really fun to be around."

"And she's super talented too!" Yujin added, recalling the impressive stream they had. "I can't believe how well you guys worked together."

Just then, Hanbin's phone buzzed with a notification, cutting through the lighthearted chatter. He glanced down and saw a message from Yuna, which instantly shifted his focus. "I'll be right back," he said, stepping away to take the call.

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Meanwhile, Yuna was having a much different experience. After finishing a photoshoot for a brand collaboration, she found herself cornered by Jaehyun, her toxic ex-boyfriend. The confrontation was inevitable, and her heart raced as he approached.

"You think you can just flaunt your new life with Hanbin?!" Jaehyun spat, his voice filled with rage. "You cheated on me with him, didn't you?"

Yuna's stomach churned at his accusations. "I didn't cheat on you, Jaehyun! We were done long before I met Hanbin," she replied firmly, trying to stand her ground.

His expression darkened, and he took a step closer, towering over her. "You're lying! You think everyone's going to believe your little story? You think Hanbin really cares about you? You're just another girl to him!"

Before Yuna could respond, her friends—Dohee, Yurim, and Somin—rushed over, sensing the tension. "Back off, Jaehyun!" Dohee shouted, stepping protectively in front of Yuna. "You have no right to talk to her like that."

"You don't get to bully her anymore!" Yurim added, her voice rising in anger. "We've had enough of your behavior."

Somin pulled out her phone, ready to record. "If you keep this up, we will get a restraining order against you. We're not afraid to use Yuna's platform to expose your toxic actions."

Jaehyun scoffed, his bravado wavering as he realized he was outnumbered. "You think you can just turn everyone against me? You'll regret this!" he spat before storming off.

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Yuna felt a mix of relief and gratitude as her friends surrounded her. "Are you okay?" Somin asked, her concern evident. "He's such a jerk. You deserve better."

"Yeah, you're not alone in this," Dohee added, wrapping her arm around Yuna's shoulder. "We're going to make sure he doesn't bother you again."

After the confrontation, Yuna tried to shake off the unease of the day but found herself thinking about Hanbin. That night, once she returned home, she sat on her bed, unable to shake the day's events from her mind. Finally, she decided to call Hanbin, craving the comfort of his voice.

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As the evening deepened, Yuna found herself unable to shake off the weight of the day's events. She sat on her bed, surrounded by her favorite pillows and blankets, the room dimly lit by the warm glow of a bedside lamp. Thoughts of Jaehyun's confrontation echoed in her mind, and her heart felt heavy with unease.