Years had passed since Sunoo's heart had parted from his exes, yet in the quiet moments, he never forgot their families, particularly their younger siblings. No matter the distance or time, those connections remained unbroken. Each visit, each conversation, only solidified the bond that had been built over time.
One afternoon, as Sunoo sat in a cozy café with Jayu—Jay’s younger sibling—over a casual catch-up, the conversation took a surprising turn.
"Uno," Jayu said with a playful smirk, "you look lovely with my brother. I miss that. You two were so cute together."
Sunoo, caught off guard, smiled softly, a bittersweet memory flickering in his eyes. “That was a long time ago,” he replied quietly, his tone dipping into nostalgia. He hadn't expected Jayu to bring up their past relationship after all these years.
But Jayu wasn’t finished. As the words lingered in the air, the younger siblings of Sunoo's exes—one by one—began to chime in, all protesting with a shared sentiment.
Heeseung’s younger sibling, smiling mischievously, leaned forward. “You and Heeseung hyung... Your connection was always undeniable. Like, I still can’t get over how much love I could see between you two.”
Sunghoon’s younger sibling, who had always adored Sunoo’s presence, nodded in agreement. “Yeah! It wasn’t just a relationship; it was love, you know? Like you really understood each other.”
Jungwon’s younger sibling raised an eyebrow with a teasing grin. “You and Jungwon hyung? It was like watching two halves of a whole. You always knew how to make him laugh and bring out the best in him. That was real love.”
Jake’s younger sibling playfully pouted, “Don’t even get me started on you and Jake hyung! You two were so perfect for each other. Like, no one else could pull off that dynamic. I miss seeing you two together.”
And then Niki’s younger sibling, though usually quiet, added with a soft smile, “You and Niki hyung were always so in tune with each other. I could feel the love just by watching. I think he still talks about you sometimes, you know?”
Sunoo’s heart swelled, each word wrapping around him like a warm hug. It was overwhelming, yet comforting. The love they all spoke of, the bond they shared, was something Sunoo had never truly let go of. He had once been part of something that was full of warmth, trust, and mutual affection.
"Why are you all bringing this up now?" Sunoo asked, a laugh escaping him despite the heaviness in his chest.
Jayu shrugged innocently. “It’s just… you were always so good with our brothers. And now, seeing how much time has passed, I think I just miss the connection you two had.”
The room fell silent for a moment, each of the younger siblings lost in their memories of Sunoo and their respective older siblings. The bonds between them were not just about time; they were about the love, trust, and moments shared.
Sunoo cleared his throat, shaking off the weight of the emotions. “I appreciate all of you for saying that. But remember, just because we’re not together anymore, doesn’t mean that love was any less real.”
A collective sigh filled the air, and the younger siblings shared knowing looks, understanding the complexity of the feelings Sunoo had left behind.
"I’m grateful for every moment with each of you, and I wouldn’t change a thing," Sunoo continued. "Even though we’ve all moved on, that bond, that love, will always remain. And no matter how much time passes, I’m still here for each of you. Always."
The younger siblings exchanged glances once more, their smiles growing. They had always known Sunoo had a heart as vast as the ocean, and though his past relationships had ended, the warmth he gave to their brothers would never be forgotten.
