FALL IN LOVE WITH A MONSTERS [HEEJAKEHOON]

THE MAN HE HATED THE MOST STANDING INFRONT HIM

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<Sunoo's House - Library>

Sunghoon turned around and met Heeseung's gaze. The older boy stood there, his expression unreadable. His usual confidence was replaced by something gentler, something only reserved for Sunghoon.

"You shouldn't be here if it hurts you," Heeseung said, his voice quiet.

Sunghoon wiped his tears quickly. "I just wanted to see... if he ever thought about us." He scoffed, glancing back at the picture of Kim Taehyung. "Guess I got my answer."

Heeseung sighed and leaned against the bookshelf. "It's not easy to forget people you once loved, Sunghoon."

"Then why did he forget us?" Sunghoon whispered, voice trembling.

Heeseung didn't reply immediately. He heard the pain in Sunghoon's thoughts, the conflict in his heart. He wanted to tell him it would be okay, but he knew Sunghoon wouldn't believe him.

Instead, Heeseung walked closer and placed a hand on Sunghoon's shoulder. "Even if he did forget, that doesn't mean you have to let his actions define you."

Sunghoon exhaled, looking down. "You always know what to say."

Heeseung chuckled lightly. "Perks of mind reading."

Sunghoon nudged him. "Cheater."

They stood in silence for a moment before Sunghoon took a deep breath. "I should go back before Sunoo thinks I disappeared."

Heeseung nodded and followed him out. But just as they stepped into the hallway, a familiar voice echoed through the house.

"Sunoo! Where are you, son?"

Sunghoon froze.

That voice.

That warm, deep voice that used to tell him bedtime stories.

The voice he hadn't heard in years.

His father.

Kim Taehyung stood by the couch, dressed in a sharp suit, his aura radiating power and warmth. He was smiling as he looked at Sunoo, ruffling his hair playfully.

Sunghoon clenched his fists. This was a side of his father he hadn't seen in so long.

"Appa, you're back early," Sunoo said cheerfully.

"Of course, I couldn't miss seeing my favorite son and his friends," Taehyung chuckled.

Sunghoon flinched. Favorite son.

Sunoo turned and noticed Sunghoon and Heeseung standing there. "Ah! Hyung, come meet my dad!"

Before Sunghoon could protest, Sunoo dragged him forward.

"Appa, this is Sunghoon. My new friend!" Sunoo introduced excitedly.

Taehyung's eyes met Sunghoon's. For a second, Sunghoon thought he saw something flash in them-recognition? But it disappeared as quickly as it came.

"A friend of Sunoo's is a friend of mine," Taehyung said warmly, offering his hand.

Sunghoon hesitated before shaking it. His father didn't recognize him.

Of course, he wouldn't.

To him, Sunghoon was just another stranger.

"Nice to meet you, sir," Sunghoon said, keeping his voice steady.

"Just call me Taehyung," his father smiled. "No need for formalities. Make yourself at home."

Sunghoon forced a smile. "Thank you... Taehyung."