When Soobin heard you were planning to move, it felt like the ground had been ripped out from under him. He'd always admired you from a distance, unsure of how to express the feelings he'd buried for so long. But losing you entirely? That was a reality he couldn't face. Desperation clawed at his chest as he convinced you to meet him, his mind racing with worst-case scenarios.
When you finally opened up, your voice trembled with anger and hurt. You told him everything—how his girlfriend had cornered you with venomous words, twisted your reputation with lies, and made you feel like an outsider. Each word hit him like a blow, and the weight of his obliviousness nearly crushed him.
His hands shook as he ended things with her that very moment. He barely registered her protests, his mind already set on one thing—you. Without hesitation, he ran to your house, the thought of you leaving forever driving him faster than he thought possible.
The sight of your packed bags stopped him in his tracks, his chest tightening with panic. "No," he breathed, his voice breaking. He crossed the room in two quick strides and pulled you into a fierce embrace.
"Please don't go," he whispered, his voice raw with emotion. "I was so blind, but I can't let you walk away. I can't lose you. You mean everything to me."
Tears brimmed in your eyes as you confessed that you'd cared for him too, but the pain had become too much. His arms tightened around you, and he pressed a trembling kiss to your forehead.
"I swear to you," he said, his voice thick with conviction, "I'll make this right. I'll protect you. Just... stay with me."
For the first time in weeks, you felt the weight begin to lift, hope flickering to life in your chest. You knew things wouldn't be easy, but in his embrace, you found the strength to try.
