He watches him plays with his phone while smiling idiotically. A signal to all of them on who he is exchanging texts with. And he smiles.

Because as his roommate, he is amongst the few who have the privileges to see how their relationship bloomed. From series of stolen glances and shy smiles, to show-cases of bold actions and sly smirks.

From teens’ crush to mature love.

And while he watches them grown up, sometimes he cannot suppress his envies.

Because once he thought he would have the same happiness that they have. But apparently she was not having the same hope. And he wonders when they became strangers instead.

Maybe the circumstances are different.

Although he had to admit that they should have the most restraint and resistance since they have more screen time nowadays.

But she once said that because of her upbringing then she could not be as strong as her dongsaeng.

And somewhat, he thinks she could probably right.

Though watching them involve in an aegyo matches, he is not so sure that if they were them, they would choose the same path.

Because to be honest, circumstances are only excuses.