Ah, the ultimate question: Who stole Sunoo's heart and became the official lover boy? Let’s find out through an exclusive "behind-the-scenes" moment that answers everything—because, of course, we can’t leave the story unresolved!
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It was a quiet evening in the dorms, long after the ship wars had (mostly) died down. The members were scattered around, watching TV, scrolling through their phones, or playing games. Sunoo, however, was unusually quiet, sitting by the window with his favorite blanket.
Jungwon noticed first and walked over. “Hey, Sunoo. You okay?”
Sunoo gave a small smile. “Yeah, just thinking.”
“About?”
Sunoo hesitated, his fingers fidgeting with the blanket. “All the shipping stuff…it’s funny, but it made me realize something.”
Now that caught Jungwon’s attention. “Oh?”
The rest of the members, who’d been eavesdropping from the start, quickly turned off the TV and shuffled closer.
“What realization?” Heeseung asked casually, though the way he leaned forward betrayed his interest.
Sunoo chuckled nervously, realizing he was cornered. “You’re all so good to me. It’s…overwhelming sometimes, but in the best way. And I care about all of you so much.”
“But?” Jake prompted, his tone light yet expectant.
Sunoo looked at them, his cheeks dusted with pink. “But…there is someone who makes my heart race a little more.”
The room went silent.
“What?” Ni-ki whispered dramatically.
“Wait, wait,” Sunghoon interrupted. “Are you saying—you actually have a favorite?”
Sunoo nodded shyly. “I didn’t mean to, but…yeah.”
The members erupted into chaos.
“WHO IS IT?!” Jay demanded, practically jumping off the couch.
“Tell us right now!” Ni-ki added, shaking Sunoo’s arm.
“Calm down,” Heeseung said, though he was clearly as eager as the rest. “Let him talk.”
Sunoo hesitated, biting his lip. He finally looked up, his gaze landing on one member in particular. “It’s…”
Everyone held their breath.
“…Jake.”
Jake froze, blinking in disbelief. “M-me?”
Sunoo’s blush deepened, but he nodded. “You make me laugh the most, and I feel…really safe with you. Like, I can just be myself.”
The room exploded.
“No way!” Sunghoon groaned, throwing his hands up. “SunSun deserved this win!”
“Are you kidding me?” Jay muttered, shaking his head. “After all the deep talks we’ve had?”
Ni-ki pouted. “I was this close!”
Meanwhile, Jake was still staring at Sunoo, his ears turning bright red. “I—uh—I don’t know what to say. I mean, I always hoped, but…are you sure?”
Sunoo laughed softly. “Do you think I’d say it if I wasn’t?”
Jake’s expression melted into a warm smile, and he stood up, walking over to pull Sunoo into a hug. “Well, then…I guess you’re stuck with me now.”
