STRAWBERRIES AND CIGARETTES || HEESUN

AWAKENING

As the first light of dawn filtered through the curtains, Heeseung stirred from his slumber, his senses gradually awakening to the world around him. Blinking sleep from his eyes, he became aware of the warmth of the body beside him, the steady rise and fall of Sunoo's chest as he slept peacefully.

For a moment, Heeseung lay there, caught between the realms of sleep and wakefulness, his mind filled with a sense of contentment that he had never known before. But as he shifted slightly, he felt Sunoo's body press closer to his own, their limbs tangled together in a way that felt strangely intimate.

Heart pounding in his chest, Heeseung's eyes widened in realization as he felt Sunoo's face buried against his neck, the soft breath of his friend warm against his skin. And in that moment, a wave of embarrassment washed over him, a blush creeping onto his cheeks as he realized the closeness of their embrace.

Carefully extricating himself from Sunoo's embrace, Heeseung sat up in bed, his heart racing with a mixture of emotions. Glancing down at Sunoo's sleeping form, he couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt at the awkwardness of their situation.

As Sunoo began to stir, his eyes fluttering open to meet Heeseung's gaze, a blush spread across his own cheeks. "Um, good morning," he murmured, his voice soft with sleep.

"Morning," Heeseung replied, his voice barely above a whisper. Clearing his throat awkwardly, he glanced away, unable to meet Sunoo's eyes.

The air between them grew thick with tension as they both grappled with the unspoken emotions swirling around them. But as Sunoo reached out to gently touch Heeseung's hand, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips, Heeseung felt a sense of warmth wash over him, a reassurance that everything would be okay.

In that moment, as they sat together in the quiet stillness of the morning, Heeseung knew that their friendship was stronger than any awkward moment could ever break. And with a shared smile, they both knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, bound by a bond that was as unshakeable as it was undeniable.