"Don't worry. If you need anything, I'll be here. Good luck." Fuma lightly touched EJ’s arm before returning to the kitchen.

K's shift went well, though he had been rudely called out for inattention a few times. But after this reality check, he managed to focus. He couldn’t afford to ruin everything now—especially his dream, something he had fought for so long. However, rebuilding his broken heart would be another challenge. EJ had been part of his happiness.

Tired from the busy morning, K at least took comfort in the delicious lunch he had prepared, which he made sure to share on Weverse. The comments cheered him up. he had almost forgotten how loving the LUNÉs could be. But as soon as he got home, he knew he would have to face EJ at some point. Wanting to put it off for just a little longer, he went straight to their private gym. As expected, Fuma was already there.

Meanwhile, Euijoo sat in the dorm, scrolling through his phone as he waited for K. He knew K was either busy or avoiding him, but still, he waited patiently, determined to talk things through.

...

"Hey!" K greeted, pulling off his shirt.

"Hey... Did you just get home?" Fuma looked surprised.

"Yeah, why?" Without wasting any time, K began working out.

"How was your schedule? Aren't you tired?"

"A little bit, but I felt like working out. I haven’t been doing much lately," K answered indifferently.

Fuma hesitated before speaking. "K... I think you should talk to EJ. He really wants to talk to you."

K’s expression darkened.

"I think you should listen to him. Even if you're hurt, K. Please."

K stopped suddenly, unsure of what to say. Part of him wanted to listen, but another part resisted. Without saying another word, he grabbed his shirt and left for his room.

As soon as he walked through the door, he saw Euijoo sitting on his bed, waiting for him. K stared at him, completely emotionless. And yet, deep inside, he felt pain.

Euijoo immediately looked up when K entered, setting his phone aside before standing. "K... We need to talk." He cleared his throat, trying to push away the nervousness. "It’s important… we need to talk about everything."

K’s expression remained serious as he stepped closer. His voice was cold but steady. "Then talk."

EJ took a deep breath before speaking from the heart. "I didn't mean to hurt you… I know you're upset because I’ve been close with Nicholas, but please believe me—it’s not like that. I don’t love him… not like I—" He paused, looking at K with a serious expression. This was difficult, and he was nervous, but he had to say it. "Not like I love you."

He continued before K could react. "You know the company puts me with him a lot because of LUNÉ… but I only love you. I have liked you since I-Land. No one except you has ever made me feel this way. And I’m sorry for hurting you… I don’t like this tension. I want to be close to you again."

K’s expression shifted with each word. His heart pounded so fast it felt like it would burst. A lump formed in his throat, making it impossible to speak. Without realizing it, tears rolled down his face. His entire body trembled. He felt dizzy.

His mind was in turmoil. He had been so sure that EJ didn’t love him, and now, he couldn’t believe it. It was too good to be true.

"W-What?"

EJ’s heart ached seeing K cry. He gently cupped K’s cheeks, wiping away the tears with his thumbs. "Yeah… I love you," he whispered softly, his own heart racing. "Only you."

Unable to hold back, K silenced him with a deep, desperate kiss. He poured every ounce of love, pain, and longing into it.

Euijoo's breath hitched in surprise, but he melted into the kiss, his arms wrapped around K's neck.

The kiss deepened, growing more intense. Heat spread between them and K found himself pressing Euijoo against the wall.

Euijoo let out a soft sound, running his fingers through K's damp hair.

K's tongue met Euijoo's, igniting something dangerous. Something K knew he had to stop before it went too far.

K suddenly pulled away, panting. "That's enough... For now." He whispered. "I also fell in love with you the moment I saw you walk into I-Land. I’ve never forgotten you since. I’ve nurtured that love for years."

EJ leaned his head against K’s, still catching his breath. "Really? I had no idea… I always felt something for you, but it took me a while to figure out what it was."

K looked into EJ’s eyes. He gently traced his fingers over Euijoo's face. "Actually, I just realized now that it was love… because you broke my heart."

EJ gazed back at him, regret evident in his eyes. "I’m so sorry about that… I don’t want to hurt you again." He leaned into K’s touch. "From now on, I want to be yours only."

K shook his head. "It wasn’t your fault. It was my jealousy’s fault. I shouldn’t have blamed you. Sorry..." He stared deeply into EJ’s eyes, running his thumb over his lips. "Exactly… you're all mine."

EJ smiled softly at K’s possessiveness, feeling warmth spread through him.

As the moment lingered between them, K took a deep breath, finally able to relax. He rested his forehead against EJ’s shoulder, breathing in his scent. "I don’t want to let go of you."

EJ sighed contently and snuggled closer. "Then don’t."

K chuckled softly. "You're even hotter than I imagined," he teased, whispering before laughing mischievously. "You make me want to do bad things to you. Good boys deserve to be punished."

EJ’s cheeks turned red as he covered his face with his hands. "Stop saying stuff like that!" He laughed, trying to hide his embarrassment.

K smirked and hugged him tighter. "I’m serious."

EJ shook his head, still flustered. "Come on… let’s just cuddle and sleep." He pulled K down onto the bed beside him.

K stroked his face, staring at him with a fond expression. "Too bad this bed isn’t that big for two giants like us… but that means I’ll have to sleep really close to you. So… maybe we won’t need to sleep with our clothes on." He waited for EJ’s reaction before bursting into laughter.

EJ’s face heated up instantly. "Don’t be so naughty." He chuckled and pulled K’s arm, wanting him to snuggle up. "If we didn’t wear clothes, neither of us would get any sleep."

K feigned innocence. "Naughty? You’re the naughty one! What are you suggesting? I was just talking about keeping warm. You little perv! Come here!" He tackled EJ and started tickling him. "You bad, bad, bad little boy!"

EJ laughed uncontrollably, trying to push K away but failing. "S-Stop!" he gasped between bursts of laughter.

K finally relented, collapsing on top him and pulling him into a tight hug. "Am I too heavy? Do you like this position, you little perv?" He laughed and showered EJ’s cheek with playful kisses.

EJ continued to giggle. "I’m not a perv. You know you’re naughty, admit it."

K smirked. "If I’m naughty, it’s because of you. And I don’t care, you look yummy." He playfully ruffled EJ’s hair before sighing. "I know you like it when I’m naughty."

EJ blushed. "Goodnight."

K chuckled, pulling him closer. "So is that how it is? You’ll just sleep easily after all this?" He sighed happily, inhaling EJ’s scent. "How can I sleep hugging the love of my life?"

EJ smiled, snuggling into K’s chest. "Not easily… no, definitely not easy."

K whispered, "I love you, EJ. I love you so much that I will never be able to stop loving you."

EJ melted at his words. "I love you too… more than words can explain."

And with that, they drifted off to sleep in each other’s arms.