pov: you never let your feelings show. you grew up keeping your walls high and never letting anyone in. but when you met jake, he broke all your walls so easily, without even noticing that you were slowly letting him in. you fell in love with even the smallest things—the way he walked with you on the way home from school just to make sure you got home safe, the way he listened intently when you talked about your dreams, and the way his laughter felt like sunlight breaking through a cloudy day. not long after, you both fell into a relationship. you could say it was the most beautiful part of your life. to be loved by him was everything, and you still remembered how you wished every single day that you two could last forever. but now, everything had changed. it was like everything that happened had passed like a blur. it’s weird how a person can act so differently, as if they never had something special in the past—it’s you and jake. now, you were just business partners. business partners who only talked about business matters—nothing else, nothing more. you didn’t know how it ended up this way because you never wished for this. sometimes, while talking to him, you found yourself lost in thought about what could have been if you two hadn’t broken up. you knew it was wrong, but there was a little hope in you that maybe there was still a chance, even just a little. it was because of the way he looked at you every time you caught him, the way he offered you a ride whenever it got late, insisting every time you refused, like he wanted to get you home safe like the old times. you kept holding onto that chance, hoping he hadn’t forgotten about how much he loved you. these past few days, you and jake had been busier than ever, always working closely together. and when the project finally succeeded, you felt a mix of relief and happiness. the employers announced a celebratory party. you felt excitement bubbling inside you, eager to escape the stress of the past few weeks. as you entered the venue, you spotted jake already gathered around the table with colleagues. you tried to smile, even though thoughts raced through your mind. you just didn’t expect him to be there. he caught your eye and smiled, that familiar warmth flooding back. throughout the evening, as laughter and drinks flowed, you noticed jake glancing at you every time you took a sip, but he never bothered to say anything. so you drank and drank. when the alcohol finally kicked in, memories of your time together flooded your mind—back when you two were still happy. jake noticed the change in your expression as you reached for another drink. he quickly intervened, concern etched on his face. “hey, enough,” he said, his tone protective. you smiled, a mix of frustration and nostalgia. “i’m fine, jake. just celebrating.” but his gaze lingered, filled with an intensity that made your heart race. “you know you have a low tolerance,” he said, reaching for the glass. “give that back,” you insisted, feeling an unexpected surge of defiance. he held the glass out of reach, and the banter caught the attention of those around you. laughter erupted, and for a moment, it felt like old times. but then jake leaned in closer, lowering his voice. “let’s go.” before you could respond, he gently took your wrist and led you outside. frustration bubbled inside you as you pulled away once you were alone. “why are you doing this?” you demanded, facing him. he sighed, running a hand through his hair. “because i care about you. i don’t want you to get hurt.” your emotions surged, and before you knew it, you were on the verge of tears. his words kept replaying in your mind. “you care about me?” you said with disbelief. “really, jake?” he looked away, not wanting to see the pain in your eyes. “then why didn’t you chase me back then?” you asked, your voice trembling. “why did you let us fall apart?” (comsec++) #enhypen #enhypenpov #jake #JAKE #simjaeyun #SIMJAEYUN #fyp #FYP #dorotheawrites #booapp - @jayaein_