Morning at Jun-wan's Apartment
Jihyo came out of the bathroom, towel drying her hair, and paused at the sight of Jun-wan at the kitchen counter, frying eggs. He was humming softly to himself, wearing an apron that looked comically small on him. The sunlight filtered through the curtains, creating a warm, serene atmosphere.
"You're making breakfast?" Jihyo asked, walking over and peering into the pan.
"For you," Jun-wan replied with a small smile, sliding the eggs onto a plate. "You've been working late shifts all week. You deserve this."
Jihyo smiled, slightly flustered but touched by the gesture. She sat down at the counter as he handed her a plate and poured her some coffee.
"You're spoiling me, you know that?"
"Maybe I like spoiling you," he teased.
The calmness shattered when Jun-wan casually said, "So, when are we telling your parents about us? Or should I call them myself?"
Jihyo froze mid-bite. "What?"
"I think it's time we introduced each other to our families," Jun-wan said. "We've been together for months, and we're living together. It just feels... right."
Jihyo placed her fork down. "We don't need everyone to know we're dating, Jun-wan. Our relationship is private."
"It's not about privacy, Jihyo," Jun-wan replied, his voice growing firm. "It's about acknowledging what we have. Why are you so scared of letting people in?"
"I'm not scared-"
"Yes, you are," he interrupted. "You're terrified of commitment."
Jihyo gasped, visibly taken aback. "You think I'm scared of commitment? Do you have any idea how much I've sacrificed for this relationship?"
"Then why does it feel like I'm the only one fully in it?" Jun-wan shot back.
Jihyo stood abruptly, her chair scraping against the floor. "I can't do this right now."
"Of course, you can't," Jun-wan muttered, turning back to the stove.
Hurt and angry, Jihyo grabbed her bag and left the apartment, slamming the door behind her.
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Morning at Dahyun's Home
Sana hummed as she flipped pancakes in the kitchen while Dahyun frantically searched for her keys. Yoongi leaned against the counter, scrolling through his phone.
"Lisa, are you already at the hospital?" Yoongi said into his phone, his voice soft and amused.
Sana glanced over her shoulder. "Do you ever get tired of talking to her all day?"
Yoongi frowned, lowering his phone. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Sana turned off the stove and faced him. "I mean, you're glued to her 24/7. Don't you think it's a bit... much?"
"Are you against me dating Lisa?" Yoongi asked, his tone defensive.
Sana sighed. "No, Yoongi. I'm happy for you. But it feels like you're forgetting everyone else exists whenever she's around."
"That's not fair," Yoongi shot back. "Just because you're single doesn't mean you can project your issues onto me."
Sana's jaw dropped. "Excuse me?"
Before the argument could escalate further, Dahyun yelled from the living room, holding up her keys. "Found them! If you two don't stop fighting, I'll leave you both to walk to the hospital!"
