pov: ni-ki is a friend of your brother, and they often hang out at your house with their group. while all of your brother's friends treat you well, ni-ki stands out because every time your eyes meet, you catch him looking at you in a way that feels significant. that's what makes you develop a small crush on him too. what you didn’t know is that ni-ki has been quietly admiring you since the first time he saw you. he wants to get to know you better but holds back, afraid of coming off as strange. you only exchange a few words when he asks about your brother. one evening it’s your brother’s birthday party. you prefer to stay in your room studying, as parties aren’t really your thing, but your brother insists you join the celebration. since it’s his birthday, you agreed. it's been a while too since you last saw ni-ki, and you're wondering if he's already here. you put on a simple yet elegant dress, hoping to look nice without drawing too much attention. as you make your way down the hallway, you can hear laughter and music spilling out from the living room, the atmosphere buzzing with excitement. when you step into the party, you scan the crowd, your heart skipping a beat when you spot ni-ki laughing with a group of friends. he looks effortlessly charming, and for a moment, you're caught in the warmth of his smile. just as your gaze meets his, he glances your way, and there it is again—that familiar spark of connection. he holds your gaze for a moment longer than necessary, and you feel your cheeks flush. determined to break the ice, you make your way over to search for a quieter spot to avoid the crowd. but you can think about it, ni-ki. while you are walking around, suddenly, someone grabs your arm. you turn to see a stranger. “you look familiar,” he slurs, clearly intoxicated. you don’t respond and instinctively pull away. “whoa, i just wanted to ask you for a drink,” he smirks. you feel uncomfortable right now because you don't know him at all. “no, thanks,” you reply nicely, trying to turn away. “i’m still talking to you,” he insists, tightening his grip on your hand. feeling scared, you prepare to call for help when suddenly ni-ki appears, tapping the guy on the shoulder. “get your hands off her,” ni-ki says, his voice cold, and you've never seen him this serious before. “stop ruining our moment, ni-ki,” the guy retorts, still holding onto you tightly. ni-ki notices your discomfort. “you’re making her uneasy,” he says angrily, then pulls you onto his back. at this moment, you're thankful that ni-ki appeared. “why do you care?” the guy laughs, clearly drunk. in a flash, you watch in shock as ni-ki punches him. the guy retaliates, and you see blood on ni-ki's lip. scared of what might happen next, you try to intervene, but when ni-ki wipes his bleeding lip, he punches the guy again. you glance around and realize no one is watching. “ni-ki, that’s enough!” you shout, pulling him back before things escalate. he snaps back to reality, seeing your concern for his injury, and you wipe the blood from his lip with your finger, feeling a sense of responsibility. with a heavy sigh, you say, “come with me; i need to treat your lip.” you walk inside, ignoring the party atmosphere. he follows you into your room, and you gesture for him to sit on the bed. while you fetch the first aid kit, he watches you intently. “you didn’t have to do that,” you say, sitting beside him. “do you think i could just let that go?” he replies, anger still in his voice. “but that was excessive,” you counter, preparing the medicine. as you clean his cut, you notice his expression softening. he gazes at your face, making you feel nervous with butterflies in your stomach. wanting to hide your feelings, you hurry through the process. just as you’re about to wipe away the remaining blood, he suddenly stops your hand. his gaze is serious yet intensely focused on yours. (comsec++) #enhypen #enhypenpov #ni_ki #NI_KI #nishimurariki #NISHIMURARIKI #fyp #FYP - @jayaein_