𝙈𝙮 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙉𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙧 - 𝐒𝐅𝟗 𝐉𝐚𝐞𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

Chapter 7: An Evening of Revelations

Inseong and Jaeyoon arrived at a small neighborhood café, its cozy atmosphere and soft lighting setting the perfect mood. After the tense moments they'd shared, Inseong felt like an unspoken bond had been formed between them. They weren't just neighbors anymore; they were friends, facing life's challenges together.

"I can't believe that happened," Jaeyoon said, breaking the silence with a sip of his coffee. "I had so much on my mind, and I didn't know how to let it out."

"Sometimes, you just need to talk," Inseong replied, unable to ignore the feeling that he was seeing another side of Jaeyoon-a vulnerable, yet strong side. "There are things I don't like talking about, but once you do, it feels like they lift off your shoulders."

"So, what do you do to cope?" Jaeyoon asked, curious. "I mean, after everything you've been through..."

Inseong thought for a moment. "I train. It helps me release anger and stress."

Jaeyoon nodded, understanding. "I need something like that. Sometimes, I feel stuck-especially because of work. I hope moving to this neighborhood will help me change something in my life."

"I'm here to help," Inseong said. "Maybe we could train together?"

Jaeyoon smiled. "That sounds great."

During the conversation, Inseong talked about his training, the movies he enjoyed, and Jaeyoon ended up revealing his own hobbies-like cooking and martial arts. "No way," Inseong exclaimed. "You practice martial arts?"

"Yeah, it helps me feel strong and confident," Jaeyoon replied, "and it's something I love to do."

As they talked, Inseong suddenly felt the tension between them grow. "You know," he said, "I'm starting to see that you're dealing with a lot more than I thought."

"I'm just trying to feel like I belong," Jaeyoon answered, focusing his gaze on the table. "It's not easy."

Inseong felt an urge to reach out to Jaeyoon. "And you're not alone," he said. "We have each other."

They were drawn into hours of conversation, becoming more intimate with every passing moment. Finally, as they sat outside under the starlight, Inseong leaned closer to Jaeyoon and said, "You know, I'm glad you became my neighbor."

"So am I," Jaeyoon replied, not taking his eyes off Inseong's. "I needed someone like you."

At that moment, Inseong felt his heart begin to beat differently. "I'm starting to think I don't just see you as a neighbor," he thought, contemplating taking the conversation in a new direction.

But before he could say anything, they heard a noise behind them. "What's going on here?" a sudden shout rang out. They turned to see a group of people approaching them, their eyes filled with excitement, realizing they'd been caught in a sensitive moment.

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Hi! Here's episode 7!

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