Months had passed since ENHYPEN had debuted, and they were on a whirlwind journey of promotions, concerts, and growing fame. Each member had their own unique path in the group, and together, they were quickly becoming a powerful force in the K-pop industry. However, there was one thing none of them could ignore: their feelings for Sunoo.
At first, it was subtle. They didn’t quite know what it was they were feeling, but they could feel a deep connection with Sunoo. His warmth, his laughter, and his easygoing nature had always made the team feel like a family. Sunoo’s lightheartedness and sincerity made him the natural center of the group, and they all admired him—respectfully, like a brother. But as the months passed, the connection grew stronger and more undeniable.
Heeseung, the eldest, had always been perceptive. He was the one who would analyze situations, always keeping an eye on his members. At first, Heeseung thought it was just his protective instinct as the eldest, but the more time he spent with Sunoo, the more he started noticing things that weren’t just about leadership.
One evening, after a long practice, Heeseung found himself sitting beside Sunoo, who was chatting with Jungwon about an upcoming performance. The sound of Sunoo's laughter, his words, the way he carried himself—Heeseung couldn’t help but feel a warmth in his chest. It wasn’t just admiration anymore. He felt drawn to Sunoo, not as a leader to a member, but as something deeper.
This is more than admiration, Heeseung thought, his heart fluttering unexpectedly. It’s something else.
Sunghoon, always the calm and collected one, had never been one to openly show his emotions. But after spending so much time with Sunoo, he began to realize that his feelings were changing. What started out as a simple camaraderie had now turned into something more complex.
Whenever Sunoo would smile at him, it was like a switch in his chest flipped, and Sunghoon found himself trying to prolong their interactions. He loved hearing Sunoo talk about his day, his thoughts, his feelings. Sunghoon realized that he not only wanted to hear about Sunoo’s life—he wanted to be a part of it.
During one of their late-night talks, Sunghoon looked at Sunoo, laughing over some ridiculous inside joke they had between them, and something inside him clicked. This is why I find myself looking for him when the day is done. This is why I feel at peace when he’s near.
Jay had always been one of Sunoo’s closest friends. Their easy banter and comfortable friendship had made their dynamic one of the strongest in ENHYPEN. But over the past few months, Jay began to notice something was different. It wasn’t just about laughing together or sharing stories anymore. It was more about how he felt when Sunoo wasn’t around.
Whenever Sunoo was away—whether for a schedule or personal reasons—Jay realized he felt an emptiness he couldn’t explain. It wasn’t like he couldn’t live without Sunoo; it was more like Sunoo had become a part of his daily routine, a constant he had come to rely on.
The moments when Sunoo would look up at him with those warm, trusting eyes, Jay felt a surge of protectiveness, not just as a member of the same group, but as something deeper. He had never felt this way before, but he couldn’t deny the growing feelings.
Why do I feel this way about him? Jay wondered to himself one night, watching Sunoo fall asleep in the practice room after a long rehearsal. I feel like I need to protect him, to keep him safe. But it’s more than that, isn’t it?
Jake had always been the easygoing, light-hearted one in the group. He often joked around, teasing the other members, but when it came to Sunoo, Jake found himself acting differently.
It wasn’t until one night when they were in the dorm, joking and laughing, that Jake truly realized what was happening. Sunoo had made one of his classic jokes, and the entire room had erupted in laughter. Jake found himself looking at Sunoo longer than usual, his heart beating a little faster.
