pov: you always look forward to seeing jungwon tutor you. but you had your eyes on him ever since. you had a crush on him mainly because of how smart he was. everyone knew who jungwon was. even if he was in a different class, teachers constantly praised him, students asked him for help, and his name was always somewhere at the top of every ranking. yet despite being one of the smartest students in school, he never acted superior. he was quiet, polite, and somehow made everything look effortless. meanwhile, you were struggling. after another disappointing quiz score, your teacher finally decided enough was enough. “i’ll ask jungwon to help you after class.” you nearly dropped your pen. jungwon? that jungwon? you wanted to disappear from embarrassment. unfortunately, the next day, there he was waiting outside your classroom with a notebook in his hand. “hi,” he greeted with a small smile. your heart immediately forgot how to function. “hi.” it was probably the most awkward conversation of your life. jungwon didn’t seem bothered though. he simply led you to the library and opened his notebook. “let’s start with the basics.” you nodded quickly. during the first few sessions, you were convinced he would get annoyed. there was no way someone that smart would have patience for someone who kept making mistakes. except jungwon never once made you feel stupid. when you got an answer wrong, he simply explained it again. when you forgot a formula, he’d patiently write it down another time. and whenever you looked frustrated with yourself, he’d gently remind you to slow down. one afternoon, after you asked the same question for what felt like the fifth time, you lowered your head in embarrassment. “sorry.” jungwon blinked. “for what?” “asking again.” a small sigh escaped him. for a second, you thought he was finally annoyed. instead, he pushed the notebook closer to you. “if you understood it the first time, i wouldn’t have a job here.” you stared. then laughed. jungwon smiled too. “ask as many times as you need.” and unfortunately for your heart, that only made you like him more. weeks passed, and studying together slowly became your favorite part of the day. sometimes you’d end up talking even after finishing your lessons. what started as tutoring sessions slowly turned into conversations about random things—favorite foods, embarrassing childhood stories, dreams for the future. before you realized it, jungwon wasn’t just your tutor anymore. he became your friend. and maybe your favorite person. when your grades started improving, you felt happier than ever. so one afternoon, after another successful test, you gathered all your courage. “jungwon.” he looked up. “hm?” “let me treat you.” he blinked. “for what?” “for helping me.” “that’s not necessary.” “too late.” you stood up and pointed at him dramatically. “i’m already inviting you.” jungwon laughed softly. and to your surprise, he agreed. after that, spending time together outside studying became normal. you’d grab snacks after school, walk home together, or sit at the park talking about absolutely nothing. somehow, every conversation felt easy when it was with him. then the day of the exam results finally arrived. students crowded around the bulletin board the moment the rankings were posted. your heart was pounding as you squeezed through the crowd. you searched for your name. once. twice. then your eyes widened. you were first. for a moment, you genuinely thought you were looking at the wrong list. but there it was. your name at the very top. you gasped. “i’m first!” without caring who was watching, you jumped happily in place. students around you laughed while you stared at the ranking again just to make sure it was real. that’s when you spotted jungwon standing a little farther away. he wasn’t looking at the board. he was looking at you and smiling. the kind of smile that looked proud. your chest tightened immediately. without thinking, you ran toward him. “jungwon!” (comsec++) #enhypen #enhypenpov #jungwon #jungwonenhypen #fyp - @jayaein_