The Whispers (Underworld 6) VK

29: Luna, Back Off

Valentine's Day at the university was nothing short of a spectacle. The air was filled with excitement, rose petals, and the faint scent of over-priced chocolates. Everywhere you turned, someone was confessing their undying love or dramatically proposing to their significant other. It was a day that made Seungkwan roll his eyes so hard, he was surprised they hadn't gotten stuck.

Seungkwan and Hansol sat together on a bench, watching the madness unfold. Seungkwan, always the sassy commentator, was having a field day.

"Oh look," Seungkwan said, pointing across the courtyard. "Another couple proposing in the middle of the campus like they're in some kind of rom-com. I give them two weeks before they're fighting over who unfollowed who on Instagram."

Hansol chuckled, shaking his head. "You're so cynical, Tangerine."

Seungkwan huffed, crossing his arms. "I'm not cynical, I'm realistic. People around here act like Valentine's Day is the end-all, be-all of romance. It's ridiculous." He glanced at Hansol, smirking. "Besides, they're all going to be disappointed when they realize their chocolate hearts are just filled with air."

Hansol just smiled, letting Seungkwan's sass wash over him like a comforting blanket. He had grown used to Seungkwan's dramatic takes on just about everything, and if he were honest with himself, he found it kind of endearing. Plus, there was something about Seungkwan's sassy demeanor that kept Hansol grounded, even amidst all the Valentine's chaos.

However, amidst all the love-struck students exchanging flowers and declarations of affection, there was one person who was watching from the shadows, heart pounding with anticipation. Luna.

Luna had been in the same high school as Hansol, and she had liked him for as long as she could remember. She had seen him grow from the quiet boy with the shy smile into the effortlessly cool, charismatic guy who made every girl swoon. And now, after all these years, she had finally worked up the courage to confess her feelings to him.

Her friends, however, weren't so encouraging. They had heard the rumors—everyone had. Hansol and Seungkwan were practically the hottest topic on campus, with whispers flying around about how they were always together and how Hansol had been rejecting every girl because of Seungkwan. But Luna refused to believe it. There was no way Hansol, the guy she had admired for so long, was interested in someone like Seungkwan. No way.

"Are you really sure about this, Luna?" one of her friends asked, biting her lip as they stood nearby, watching Hansol and Seungkwan sitting together on the bench.

Luna nodded, her determination unwavering. "I've liked him for years. I'm not going to let some stupid rumors get in my way."

Her friend looked skeptical but didn't argue. "Well... good luck."

With her heart set on her goal, Luna took a deep breath and began walking toward Hansol and Seungkwan. As she got closer, Seungkwan was mid-sentence, laughing at another couple who had just taken a selfie in front of a giant heart made of balloons.

"Look at them, Hansol. If I ever do anything that cheesy, you have my full permission to—oh, no way, is that Luna?"

Hansol turned just as Luna approached, her heart pounding in her chest, her hands clutching a bouquet of red roses. Seungkwan raised an eyebrow, sensing the impending drama, and leaned back slightly, folding his arms as if to say, This should be interesting.

"Hi, Hansol," Luna said, her voice soft but determined.

Hansol blinked, clearly not expecting this. "Oh, hey, Luna. What's up?"

Seungkwan glanced between them, already piecing together what was about to happen. He had a knack for sniffing out trouble, and this situation was practically screaming, awkward confession incoming.