Sunoo had always been the kind of person who could handle a lot of things at once—schoolwork, his part-time job, his hobbies, and his friendships. But today, he was realizing just how much he could really juggle.
It started when he received a text from Heeseung, asking him to meet at the campus cafe. Curious, Sunoo made his way over, only to find Heeseung sitting with a nervous expression, playing with his hands.
“Sunoo…” Heeseung began, looking up at him. “I’ve been meaning to tell you something for a while now. I... I think I have feelings for you.” Heeseung’s words hung in the air, and Sunoo’s heart raced, his face warming at the confession.
Before Sunoo could respond, the door to the cafe opened, and in walked Jay, looking far too confident for someone who just might be about to make the same confession. He wasted no time. “I’ve been wanting to tell you too, Sunoo,” Jay said, flashing his usual mischievous smile. “You know you mean a lot to me, right?”
Sunoo blinked, trying to process both confessions at once. Just as he was about to reply, Jake appeared, looking a little unsure but determined. “Sunoo, I can’t keep this to myself anymore. I… I love you.”
His heart skipped, and before he could breathe again, Jungwon joined them, his eyes shining with earnestness. “Sunoo, I’ve been thinking a lot about this, and… I’m sure about my feelings for you.”
The chaos didn’t stop there. Sunghoon strolled in next, his usual cool demeanor cracking for the first time. “Sunoo, I’ve always admired you, but lately, I’ve realized it’s more than just admiration.”
Finally, Niki showed up, holding his phone in hand, probably fresh from texting the others. “I know I’m the last to say it, but I’ve been in love with you for a while now.”
Sunoo stood there, speechless, as each of them took turns confessing their feelings. The weight of it all settled on his shoulders like a heavy burden. Six confessions. Six people he cared for deeply. His head spun, trying to make sense of his own emotions, and his heart was torn between the overwhelming affection from each one of them.
“I... I don’t know what to say,” Sunoo whispered, finally speaking up. His voice cracked with the pressure. “This is... way more than I ever expected.”
Heeseung stepped closer, his voice soft. “You don’t have to say anything right now, Sunoo. Take your time. We’re all here for you.”
Jay placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. “We’ll give you space, but we’ll still be here. No pressure.”
Jake, always the comforting presence, added, “Whatever you decide, we just want you to be happy, Sunoo.”
Niki, who had been quiet up until now, walked over and hugged him, his usual carefree smile replaced with one of sincere affection. “You’re not alone in this, okay?”
Sunoo’s heart swelled with love and confusion. Six people—six strong, caring, and loving individuals—had laid their feelings bare before him. It was too much, yet somehow, it felt right. He realized in that moment that the love he had to give didn’t have to be divided. He could love them all in his own way, and maybe, just maybe, they would understand.
With a deep breath, Sunoo finally spoke, his voice a bit more steady now. “I need some time to figure this out... But I promise, I’ll make sure each of you knows what you mean to me.”
And with that, they all smiled, knowing it wasn’t the end but just the beginning of something new.
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Flashback
It was the beginning of Sunoo’s freshman year at university, a time of new beginnings and exciting possibilities. Moving from his small town to the bustling city was a huge change—new faces, towering buildings, and the constant hum of life that was so different from the quiet streets he was used to. He was eager to settle in, but a mix of nervousness and anticipation buzzed through him. He had always dreamed of meeting new people, making new friends, and stepping into a bigger world. What he didn’t expect was that one single moment would lead him to meet six people who would completely change his life.
