Epilogue: Unexpected Confessions
It was a quiet afternoon when Do Yoon asked if he could borrow Ju Ha's phone. The two had been hanging out at Ju Ha's place, just casually chatting while sipping on some coffee. Do Yoon had been trying to figure something out, and instead of using his own phone, he'd turned to Ju Ha for help.
"Hyung, can I borrow your phone for a second?" Do Yoon asked, his voice light and casual. He seemed distracted, focused on something else, but still, there was a hint of uncertainty in his tone, like he wasn't sure how Ju Ha would react.
Ju Ha didn't think twice. He pulled the phone from his pocket and, with a smile, unlocked it effortlessly before handing it over to Do Yoon. "Here," Ju Ha said, his hand lingering on the phone just a moment longer than necessary. He noticed the brief flicker of hesitation in Do Yoon's eyes, but he let it go, assuming it was nothing.
Do Yoon took the phone, his fingers brushing against Ju Ha's just slightly. There was something about that brief touch that made his heart race a little faster. He didn't say anything though, focusing on the task at hand. As he unlocked the phone and swiped to find the app he needed, his eyes briefly caught the wallpaper on Ju Ha's phone.
His heart skipped a beat.
It was a photo of both of them. Ju Ha and Do Yoon. The picture was taken on one of their many outings, captured in a candid moment of laughter, both of them looking happy and carefree. It was a simple, spontaneous shot—just the two of them enjoying their time together—but it felt so much more.
Do Yoon's breath caught in his throat, his heart pounding in his chest. He hadn't expected this. Ju Ha had set the photo of them as his wallpaper, and the sudden realization made his chest tighten. He had never thought that Ju Ha might feel the same way about him. The idea of seeing such an intimate picture of them together, displayed on his phone so casually, made him feel vulnerable in a way he wasn't used to.
The room felt quieter all of a sudden, and Do Yoon's fingers hovered over the screen for a moment, unsure of what to do next. His heart raced. Was this some kind of sign? Did Ju Ha feel something more for him? Something deeper than just friendship?
"Hyung..." Do Yoon's voice was soft, barely above a whisper, as he tried to steady his thoughts. He swallowed hard, feeling an unfamiliar weight settle in his chest. "Why... why did you set this as your wallpaper?"
Ju Ha turned toward him, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips, but there was something in his eyes—something deeper, something unspoken. He didn't answer right away, his gaze lingering on Do Yoon for a beat longer than necessary.
"Because," Ju Ha began, his voice calm but full of unspoken meaning, "I like having reminders of the people who matter to me."
It was a simple answer, but the sincerity in his tone made Do Yoon's heart swell. The weight that had settled in his chest was replaced with something warm, something tender. It was like a soft breath of air after holding it in too long.
Ju Ha was looking at him, really looking at him, his expression soft and genuine. For a moment, neither of them spoke. The words between them hung in the air, unspoken but understood. Do Yoon's heart was beating loudly in his ears, and the quiet between them felt heavier than any conversation they'd had before.
Finally, unable to hold it in any longer, Do Yoon took a step forward, closing the space between them. He reached out, gently taking Ju Ha's hand in his, feeling the warmth of his skin. His voice was barely a whisper, but there was no mistaking the sincerity in his words.
"I don't know if you feel the same way, hyung... but this... this means a lot to me."
Ju Ha smiled, the kind of smile that lit up his entire face, and squeezed Do Yoon's hand in return. "I think we both know how I feel," Ju Ha replied, his voice soft but sure.
For a long moment, the two of them simply stood there, hands clasped together, hearts beating in sync. It was like everything had fallen into place, like the universe had conspired to bring them here, in this moment, where their feelings were no longer hidden or uncertain.
Do Yoon could hardly believe it. He had always thought he was the one carrying the weight of his feelings, unsure if Ju Ha would ever return them. But in this small, quiet moment, everything felt right.
He leaned forward, closing the distance between them, his heart racing. "Hyung," he whispered again, his voice trembling with all the feelings he had kept locked away. "I think... I think I'm in love with you."
Ju Ha didn't answer with words. Instead, he reached up, gently cupping Do Yoon's face in his hands, pulling him closer until their foreheads met. His lips brushed against Do Yoon's in a soft, tentative kiss, a kiss that spoke of everything they had kept hidden, everything they had been too scared to say out loud.
When they pulled away, both of them were breathless, their hearts still racing from the intensity of the moment. Ju Ha smiled, his eyes shining with an emotion that matched Do Yoon's own.
"Me too," he whispered, his voice full of warmth and certainty.
Do Yoon's heart swelled in his chest, his breath catching. In that moment, he knew everything had changed. The wallpaper, the unspoken words, the tender touch—it was all a part of something bigger, something more real than anything he could have imagined.
And as they stood there, hands still clasped together, the world outside seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of them—finally honest with each other, finally in the place they both needed to be. Together.
