pov: among all the people in your circle of friends, jake is the only one you don't vibe with. you love all your friends and it's so fun being around them, but with jake, there's just a feeling that you can't quite figure out—maybe it was animosity. you have reasons to feel that way. ever since you've known him, he always made you feel small. every comment he makes seems to undermine your contributions in class. every time you raise your hand, there's a part of you that hesitates, wondering if he’ll jump in with a counterpoint just to prove you wrong. you’ve tried to brush it off, thinking it might just be his way of engaging, but it feels more like a competition. it's exhausting, and the more time you spend with him, the more you question whether he’s just naturally argumentative or if there’s something deeper behind his need to challenge you. you can’t shake the feeling that it’s personal, and that animosity you sense only grows, making interactions with him feel strained and awkward. you wonder if he even realizes how his words affect you or if he just simply doesn’t care. all of your friends notice it too, but instead of taking your side, they joke about how you two are "perfect for each other" because of your shared intelligence. they see the sparks flying during debates and laugh it off as playful banter. but for you, it's anything but playful. when they tease, you can’t help but roll your eyes. you doubt anyone truly understands the tension that simmers between you and jake. he often smirks when your friends mention this supposed chemistry, and for a fleeting moment, you wonder if he enjoys the attention. you think about how, in quieter moments, you’ve caught glimpses of his genuine side—his laughter, his willingness to help others. but all of a sudden, he stopped looking at you every time you raise your hand in class, he also stopped questioning your answers and stopped spending time with your circles. that started when one time, you were eating lunch with your friends with him and mentioned that there is a guy that confessed his feelings for you—that's when he stopped being a nuisance to you. it's strange—you feel strange because you miss the debates, the way he would challenge you and push you to think harder. it’s ironic, really; the very dynamic that frustrated you now feels like a void. you can’t help but wonder if his sudden withdrawal is related to that moment at lunch. one day, after class, you decide to confront him. you wait for everyone to leave, the classroom slowly emptying until it’s just the two of you. you take a deep breath and approach him. "hey, our friend was wondering if you could come later?" you ask, trying to keep your tone casual. he glances at you, his expression unreadable. "i’m busy," he replies, already turning to leave. you feel a surge of frustration. "what's with you? you're acting strange," you blurt out, unable to hold back. he pauses, glancing back at you with that same cool demeanor. "i’m just busy, that's all," he replies dismissively. but you can see the flicker of something in his eyes—maybe annoyance, maybe something deeper. "no, it’s more than that. you used to enjoy hanging out with us. what’s really going on?" he studies you for a moment, and you can sense the internal struggle. "i don’t know what you want me to say," he finally admits, still trying to play it cool. "just be honest." you lean in, desperate to understand. he shifts his weight, avoiding your gaze. "it’s complicated," he mutters, almost to himself. "complicated how? you used to annoy me with everything and question everything i say and now you changed." you press, determined to break through the wall he’s built. at last, he meets your eyes, and for a moment, the familiar tension hangs in the air. he runs his hands through his hair, clearly agitated. "alright, fine," he finally says, his voice low. (comsec++) #enhypen #enhypenpov #jake #jakeenhypen #fyp - @jayaein_