He rested his head against the window.

“I miss him.”

His cheeks warmed slightly.

“I wish tomorrow would come faster.”

That night, Lee Yun fell asleep feeling unusually happy.

For the first time in a long while, he found himself looking forward to tomorrow.

Just the thought of seeing Han Tae again made his chest feel warm.

The next morning—

Yun woke up with more energy than usual.

He quickly got out of bed, took a shower, and carefully chose the clothes he and Tae had bought together during their shopping.

Even something so simple made him smile unconsciously.

After getting ready, Yun quietly made breakfast.

Using the leftover rice from the night before, he cooked kimchi fried rice and ate alone inside the small apartment.

Before leaving for work, he stopped by a convenience store nearby and bought his favorite strawberry milk.

Then he headed toward the café.

The moment Yun stepped inside—

“YUNNNNN!”

Someone suddenly rushed toward him dramatically.

Minhoo immediately wrapped his arms tightly around Yun.

“I missed you soooo much!”

“You didn’t come last week, and I was so bored!”

“I seriously missed you, Yun!”

Yun sighed softly while trying to push him away.

“Ah… okay, okay.”

“I missed you too.”

“Now let me go change clothes first.”

“Okayyyyy, Yunnnn.”

“Mm…”

Yun quietly headed toward the storage room to change into his work clothes.

While changing, he suddenly remembered something.

He needed to call Tae.

A faint smile appeared on his lips as he grabbed his phone and dialed Tae’s number.

The call connected after a few seconds.

“Hello, Tae…”

For a brief moment—

Silence.

Then Tae’s low voice quietly came through the phone.

“Yun… I was actually about to call you.”

Yun blinked slightly.

“Hm?”

“If you’re okay with it…”

Tae paused briefly before continuing.

“Can we study at my house today instead?”

“I’ll come pick you up from the café after work.”

Another short silence followed.

“Um… it’s okay if you feel uncomfortable.”

Yun quickly shook his head even though Tae couldn’t see him.

“No, no. It’s okay, Tae.”

“Then I’ll call you after work.”

“Okay.”

The call ended shortly afterward.

For a few seconds, Yun simply stared at his phone silently.

Then—

A soft smile slowly appeared on his face.

Tae invited him to his house.

For some reason, that thought alone made his heart feel warm.

Without realizing it, Yun pressed the phone lightly against his chest before smiling to himself.

After changing completely, he stepped out of the storage room again.

The moment Minhoo saw him—

His eyes narrowed suspiciously.

“Yun…”

“Hm?”

“Why are your cheeks red?”

Minhoo quickly walked closer before placing his hand against Yun’s forehead dramatically.

“Do you have a fever?”

Yun immediately stepped back awkwardly.

“No, no…”

“It’s just hot.”

Minhoo blinked slowly.

“Yun…”

“The air conditioner is literally on.”

“Where is the heat coming from?”

Yun immediately looked away.

“It’s nothing.”

“Let’s just work, okay?”

Minhoo stared at him suspiciously for a few seconds before sighing dramatically.

“Hm… okay.”

“If you say so.”

After that, they continued working normally.

The café stayed busy as usual.

Most customers came because of Minhoo.

With his bright personality and unreal visuals, he naturally attracted attention everywhere he went.

Soon—

Afternoon arrived.

Minhoo suddenly leaned dramatically against the counter.

“Yunnnn…”

“Hm?”

“You’re going to study later, right?”

“Yes.”

Minhoo pouted immediately.

“But I’ll get bored if you leave.”

“Can’t you and your friend study here instead?”

Yun smiled awkwardly.

“Sorry, Minhoo…”

“We already made plans, so we can’t change them now.”

“Ahhh…”

Minhoo sighed dramatically before pointing at Yun.

“Fine.”

“But don’t forget me, okay, Yunnnn?”

“I won’t.”

At that exact moment—

The café bell rang softly.

Yun instinctively turned toward the entrance.

Then froze slightly.

Han Tae had entered the café.

As usual—

People unconsciously looked toward him the moment he walked inside.

Even wearing simple black clothes, his presence alone stood out too much.

Without realizing it, Yun quietly tightened his fingers around the cup in his hands.

The atmosphere around him suddenly felt different.

Meanwhile, Minhoo tilted his head curiously.

“Oh…”

“That guy.”

“What was his name again?”

“…Tae.”

“Ahhh, Tae.”

Minhoo narrowed his eyes teasingly.

“The same guy who came here before?”

“When I asked if you two were close, you said no.”

Then dramatically—

“So what now?”

“Are you two close?”

Yun hesitated briefly.

“…I don’t know.”

“Maybe we are.”

Minhoo blinked in surprise.

Before he could tease Yun again—

Tae had already walked over.

He stopped beside Yun quietly before asking,

“Did you finish work?”

“Yes.”

Tae gave a small nod.

“Do you want to drink something first?”

“Or should we leave?”

Then more quietly—

“We can just go home.”

Yun looked toward the counter briefly.

“Then I’ll make your drink first.”

Tae nodded once.

“Iced americano.”

“Extra cream.”

“Three sugar cubes.”

Yun smiled faintly after hearing the familiar order.

“Okay.”

A few minutes later, Yun finished preparing the drink.

After cleaning up everything properly, he removed his apron and grabbed his bag.

Then both of them headed toward the exit together.

“Bye, Minhoo.”

Minhoo waved dramatically from behind the counter.

“Bye, Yunnnn!”

Then his eyes slowly shifted toward Tae.

“…What’s with that guy?”

“Are they really close?”

Outside—

Tae opened the passenger door for Yun first.

Yun quietly sat beside the driver’s seat while Tae walked around and entered the car afterward.

Soon—

The car slowly started moving through the evening streets.

Soft silence filled the inside of the car for a while.

Then Yun suddenly spoke.

“Tae…”

“Hm?”

“Do you like sweet things?”

“Yes.”

Tae’s lips curved slightly upward.

“I actually have a sweet tooth.”

“I like desserts and drinks with extra sugar.”

Then he glanced toward Yun briefly.

“But I don’t look like someone who would, right?”

Yun quietly nodded.

A faint laugh escaped Tae afterward.

Then after a brief silence—

Tae spoke again.

“Are you uncomfortable going to my house?”

Yun looked out the window for a moment before answering honestly.

“No…”

“It’s okay.”

Then more quietly—

“I actually wanted to see your house too.”

Tae looked toward him briefly.

“I’ve never been to a friend’s house before.”

“This is my first time.”

For a moment—

Tae stayed silent.

Then a small smile appeared on his lips.

“Oh…”

“So I’m the first?”

Yun nodded softly.

“Yes.”

For some reason, hearing that made Tae strangely happy.

After a while, Tae casually asked,

“Are you close with the guy beside you earlier?”

“…Minhoo?”

“Yes.”

Yun shook his head lightly.

“We’re not that close.”

“But he’s nice.”

“And he’s friendly with everyone.”

“Oh.”

Tae quietly looked back at the road afterward.

But for some reason—

His expression became slightly colder.

Yun didn’t notice it.

A while later—

They finally arrived at Tae’s house.

But the moment Tae stepped out of the car—

His eyebrows immediately furrowed.

The front doors were wide open.

“…What the hell?”

Both Tae and Yun quickly walked inside.

The moment Tae entered—

He shouted loudly toward the inside of the house.

“What the fuck are you two doing with the doors open?”