"You're beautiful when you smile, but the only time you look like that is when you're hurting people." Seulgi whispered, afraid to meet Irene's penetrating gaze.

The night sky stood silent. And occasionally, a hoot of a hidden owl disturbs the heavy atmosphere. Enough to make Seulgi clench her fist for each passing second.

"Isn't that the reason why you love me?" She hummed, "Isn't that the reason why you fell in love with me?"

Seulgi opened in an attempt to deny, or to say something, only to fail when Irene walked closer to her.

"You know that I could never love you back, yet you still want to be with me," The corners of Irene's lips slid upwards, successfully melting the person in front of her, "I find that fascinating, Kang Seulgi."