He spoke with every ounce of sincerity,  years of suppressed emotions weighed upon his words. His two friends, spectators to a surprising scene, held their breaths, trying to make sense of the moment. She sat there frozen, trying to comprehend the situation.

The bells at the door chimed, signalling an entrance of another customer into the establishment. She subconciously turned around, as though she was expecting someone. He clearly noticed. How could he not. He was staring straight into her eyes.

"There. You heard it. Happy now?" Junghwan said, head turned towards Dongryong. His friend, the spectator from before, held his chest and caught his breath.

"Yah. You gave me a heart attack. I thought you were serious u bastard!" Dongryong exclaimed.

He was. It was a confession. They can all think what they want, but every word that left his precious lips that night was the truth. Truth that stole his sleep and enveloped his heart. He heaved a heavy sigh.