Steady Affection

Jung Dahoon burst into laughter at a playful remark from his old friend Gu Junhee, but something felt off—Junhee’s expression was oddly unreadable. From that moment onward, the familiar rhythm of their friendship subtly shifted, as if an unseen current had pulled them toward uncharted waters. What had always been a comfortable, predictable bond now carried an unspoken tension, leaving both to wonder if there was something deeper beneath the surface. The ease between them remained, yet every glance and casual touch seemed charged with new meaning. Could they cross the invisible line separating friendship from something more? The question lingered in the air, unanswered but impossible to ignore. Their shared history now felt like both a foundation and a barrier, leaving them caught between the safety of the past and the uncertainty of what might lie ahead. Each found themselves stealing glances when the other wasn’t looking, searching for clues in familiar smiles and quiet moments. The shift was gradual but undeniable, like the slow turn of seasons. Neither dared to voice it aloud, yet the possibility hovered between them, delicate and electric. Were they destined to remain just friends, or was there room for their connection to evolve into something entirely new?