pov: you and ni-ki are in the same circle of friends, but among ur friends, he's the introverted one and the only person u're not so close with. u noticed that he's the quiet type of person whenever u hang out with ur friends together. while u all talk, he's just there listening. that's why u found a way to become closer to him and to make friends with him too. u started talking to him and asked him random questions. u thought that it wouldn't be easy to get closer to him, but as time went on, u noticed that he's becoming more comfortable around u. u always tell him jokes, and u never fail to make him smile and laugh. u felt happy because that's what u wanted—to get to know him better. at first, ur intention is to make him feel like he wasn't being left out, but now, whenever u hang out with ur friends, u're the only one he always talks to. ur friends started teasing him because u're the only one he's so close with, and he just smiles whenever they mention it. u felt special at some point. ur closeness to each other grew even more, to the point that u always text and call each other. it made u feel something. u know it's wrong and everything is just for friendship, but u can't help but get drawn to him. one ordinary day, u were hanging out with ur friends and ni-ki. there someone new in ur circle of friends that was introduced by ur friend. he's also just quiet and not so talkative around people, and u remember that's how ni-ki was back then. u also don't want him to feel left out, so u tried talking to him and also getting closer to him. u know how it feels to be left out, and u don't want anyone to feel the same. while all ur friends were having a talk, u were too busy entertaining ur new friend that u didn't even notice that ni-ki's wasn't on the seat anymore. u waited for him, but it turns out that he has already left. that night, u sent him messages and asked him why he left without saying goodbye, but he isn't replying. at times like this, u two were having a late night call, but u wondered why he's wasn't responding. days had passed, but he continued ignoring u even though u were together with ur friends. on the other hand, u became closer to ur new friend. u don't know what the reason was ni-ki's sudden avoidance of u but u also think that it's for the better so u can forget what u feel about him. one night, ur friends invited everyone to have a drink. u are now gathered, sitting around a table with ur friend on ur side, and in front of u is ni-ki. u keep on stealing glances at him while u feel like he doesn't even want to look at u. although u tried asking him why he suddenly avoided u, he really won't tell u. u miss him. u miss the bond, how u two talk until late at night, and everything about him. u thought that u would get over him easily with his avoidance, but u're wrong. u just brushed that off ur mind and engaged in the conversation when suddenly all of ur friends started teasing u with ur new friend, saying u two look good together. they noticed that u two were the ones who's super close to each other. u couldn't help but feel a pang in ur chest. it used to be u and ni-ki. they really won't stop teasing u and u can't do anything but smile, but everyone's attention went to ni-ki when he stood up. "i gotta go," he said shortly, leaving the table. Everyone is confused and surprised by his behavior, but the only thing u want to do right now is run after him, so u did. "hey!" u called him, but he kept on walking, not minding u. "ni-ki!" u shouted and grabbed his arm. now, he turned around and faced u with his emotionless face, looking at ur hand in his. "s-sorry," u said, removing ur grip. u want to go back ur normal bond, and u don't like him acting this way, so u won't waste anymore time. "can we go back to how we used to be, ni-ki?" u said softly. (comsec++) #enhypen #enhypenpov #ni_ki #NI_KI #nishimurariki #NISHIMURARIKI #fyp #FYP - @jayaein_