Yang Jungwon

~ Mutual Understanding Everyone noticed Jungwon. Handsome, gentle, and naturally protective — the type of guy who reminded you to text when you got home and quietly stayed by your side when you needed comfort. He was kind. Too kind. Maybe that was why it hurt him when he learned the truth. He had confessed to you sincerely before, treating you with patience and respect. But he later found out you were still healing from someone else… and that he became your rebound. He didn’t get angry. He just became quiet. And somehow, that silence hurt more. Months passed without contact until one night you gathered the courage to message him: "can we try again?" He agreed, but with conditions. "just mutual understanding. I can't promise I'll always have time. I'm busy." You agreed anyway. Things were different this time. You still talked and met sometimes, but there were nights he wouldn’t reply. Even if you missed him, you didn’t complain. You were trying not to hurt him again. But one thing never changed: Whenever you truly needed someone… he showed up. Quietly. Reliably. Safely. One night he told you to go outside. He sent a photo of the nearby park, holding your favorite vanilla drink. When you arrived, he was there waiting. You had started dressing differently lately — less oversized clothes, more shorts and skirts. You wanted to look pretty when you were with him. He noticed. But his smile seemed forced. Then he finally said it: "I can't forget what you did before." His voice wasn't angry. Just honest. "I'm really in love with you… I really am." Your eyes filled with tears. "buy baby—" Before he could finish, you hugged him tightly, afraid he was about to leave again. "no… please…" He slowly hugged you back, carefully. Then he whispered softly: "why, do you have no one else?" And you just held him tighter, not wanting to let go.