[UNBREAKABLE BONDS] (Yeonjun X Beomgyu)

Chapter 36: I know I love you 💞

The soft hum of the office filled the air, papers rustling and keyboards clicking as employees worked. Beomgyu sat at his desk, lost in focus. Across the room, Yeonjun watched him quietly, his heart heavy with unspoken feelings. Mustering courage, Yeonjun approached, trying to act casual.

Yj: Hey.
he said, leaning against Beomgyu’s desk.

Beomgyu looked up, a small smile tugging at his lips.
Bg: Hey what's up boss?

Yeonjun chuckled, his nervousness hidden behind a facade.
Bg: Checking on everyone.

Beomgyu leaned back in his chair, stretching.
Bg: Oh yeah? great then.

An awkward silence fell between them. Yeonjun’s hands fidgeted slightly before he finally asked,
Yj: Beomgyu....Can I ask you something?

Bg: Sure.

Yj: Do you....uh..like someone?
Yeonjun’s voice was steady, but his heart raced as he waited for the answer.

Beomgyu raised an eyebrow, immediately sensing the underlying tension in Yeonjun’s question. He decided to have a little fun.
Bg: Hmm. Yes I actually I do.

Yeonjun’s breath hitched, though he tried to hide it.
Yj: Oh? Who is it?
he said, forcing a smile.

Beomgyu smirked, leaning forward on his desk.
Bg: Well....he's a man.

Yeonjun blinked, caught off guard.
Yj: A man?

Bg: Yep.
Beomgyu’s voice was teasing, his expression playful.
Bg: He's tall, handsome & oh...he happens to run a big company.

Yeonjun’s heart skipped a beat, hope flickering for a moment.
Yj: Wait are you—

Bg: He's amazing
Beomgyu interrupted, his tone still light.
Bg: I think about him all the time.

Yeonjun froze, his mind racing. Could he be talking about—

Bg: But...
Beomgyu added, standing up and patting Yeonjun’s shoulder,
Bg: That's all I'm saying for now. Guess you'll have to figure out the rest.

With that, he walked away, leaving Yeonjun standing there, stunned.Later That Night

Yeonjun sat at his desk at home, the room dimly lit by the glow of his desk lamp. His diary lay open before him, the pages filled with his messy handwriting.

I thought for a moment....maybe he ment me. But what if he didn't? What if there's someone else? I can't take this anymore. I'm scared of losing him, but I don't know how much longer I can keep this to myself.

Tears blurred his vision as he closed the diary, his heart heavy with doubt. Across the hall, Beomgyu lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. A small smile played on his lips as he thought about Yeonjun’s flustered expression earlier.

Bg: Maybe I was too cruel...
he murmured to himself, his fingers tracing the edge of his blanket.
Bg: But......he's so cute when he's nervous.

Both of them lay awake that night, their thoughts consumed by the other, their hearts aching with love they couldn’t yet express.

The Next Day ☀