pov: ni-ki has been so clueless all along to all the signs that you've been throwing. you like him, and you've been making a move for quite some time, yet none of it works. he seems to be completely oblivious to your feelings. every smile, every lingering glance—he just interprets them as friendship. you’ve tried dropping hints, playful teasing, and even direct compliments, but he remains in his own world, wrapped up in his thoughts. you don't want to rush things, especially regarding what you've started feeling towards him. ni-ki knows you better than anyone, and that's because you tell him everything, even about those past crushes you had. he would always say that you are just someone who gets bored easily and that you jump from crush to crush like it’s a game. his teasing smile always accompanied those words, but there was an edge of seriousness in his tone. you would laugh it off, but deep down, his words stung. yes, you had a history of fleeting infatuations, but none of those compared to what you felt for him. each time you shared your latest crush, you hoped he would see that they were just distractions, temporary feelings that only highlighted how special he was to you. it’s frustrating, but part of you admires his innocence. you're hoping that maybe one day he’ll wake up to the truth, or perhaps you’ll have to find a way to make him see it clearly. until then, you’ll keep trying, even if it feels like you’re shouting into the void. every day, you would spend time with ni-ki, trying to create moments that would subtly hint at your feelings. you’d plan fun outings, like movie nights where you could sit close together, or gaming sessions where playful competition turned into laughter and shared looks. each little moment was a way to bridge the gap, to show him that you were more than just friends. yesterday, while you two were having lunch, you asked him if he admired someone at the moment. it’s because you've known him for so long, yet he never had a girlfriend or told you about someone he likes. he simply said that it's because he doesn't believe in love. he said that love is something that complicates life, an unnecessary distraction from his goals and dreams. his words hung in the air, and you felt a pang of disappointment. and that's when you realized that he's a hopeless romantic. it answered all the questions in your head about why he seems not to notice all the hints and efforts you've been throwing; he's just not interested. because of that, you decided to stop. you stopped the hints and the playful teasing. instead, you focused on being just friends, not wanting to push him any further away. it was hard, especially when your feelings were still so strong, but you convinced yourself it was for the best. you found yourself redirecting your energy into your own interests—spending more time with friends, diving into hobbies, and even picking up new ones. it felt liberating to explore new things, but there was always a part of you that missed the connection you had with ni-ki. as the weeks passed, ni-ki seemed to sense your change in attitude. he would often ask if you were okay, his brow furrowing with concern. “you’ve been kinda distant lately. everything good?” he’d say, his tone genuine. you would smile and assure him that everything was fine, but inside, you felt a pang of sadness. you missed the way you used to share everything, the laughter and the inside jokes. one evening, after a long day, you received a message from ni-ki. “hey, do you want to hang out? just us?” your heart raced at the invitation. you agreed, trying to keep your excitement in check. when you arrived at his place, he had set up a cozy movie night, complete with your favorite snacks and a lineup of films you both loved. (comsec++) #enhypen #enhypenpov #ni_ki #NI_KI #nishimurariki #NISHIMURARIKI #fyp #FYP - @jayaein_