Joon makes a good leap, earning an unexpected yelp from the boy.

“Aih, did I invite you?” says a flustered Wonpil.

Joon merely snuggles on the boy, ignoring his mild speakings. He gives up on the protest, lowering his arms to catch the handsome dog.

“Well, maybe I wanted to be alone with my thoughts, and maybe I didn’t,” muses Wonpil, placing his chin on the dog’s head. “Don’t come in just to go away again, okay? That will certainly break my heart.”

He holds the dog close, still lost in thoughts. Though they may be grey like the skies outside, Joon has a way of warming his heart.

“You know? It’s great that Sungjin brought you home that day.”

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