STRAWBERRIES AND CIGARETTES || HEESUN

LATE NIGHT

As the night wore on, their friends gradually drifted off to sleep, their soft snores filling the room with a comforting rhythm. Left alone in the quiet of the night, Sunoo turned to Heeseung, curiosity tugging at him.

"Heeseung, can I ask you something?" Sunoo whispered, his voice barely above a murmur.

Heeseung turned to him, his eyes reflecting the dim light of the room. "Of course, Sunoo. What is it?"

Sunoo hesitated for a moment before speaking, his voice hesitant. "I was just wondering... about your past relationships. Have you... ever been in love before?"

Heeseung's breath caught in his throat, surprised by Sunoo's question. He hesitated, unsure of how to respond, but ultimately, he knew he couldn't keep the truth from Sunoo any longer.

"Yes, I have," Heeseung admitted quietly, his gaze fixed on Sunoo's face. "I've been in several relationships in the past."

Sunoo listened intently as Heeseung opened up about his past loves, each name a testament to the experiences that had shaped him. He recounted the highs and lows of each relationship, the moments of joy and heartbreak that had left their mark on his soul.

With each word, Sunoo felt a pang of empathy for Heeseung, understanding the complexities of love and loss that he had endured. And as Heeseung spoke, Sunoo couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the honesty and vulnerability he was sharing.

"And what about you, Sunoo?" Heeseung asked, his voice gentle. "Have you ever been in love?"

Sunoo's cheeks flushed with warmth as he met Heeseung's gaze, his heart skipping a beat at the sincerity in his eyes. "I think... I might be now," he confessed softly.

Heeseung's breath caught in his throat, his heart swelling with emotion at Sunoo's words. In that moment, surrounded by the quiet of the night and the warmth of their shared confessions, Heeseung knew that Sunoo was different from anyone he had ever loved before.

With a smile of gratitude, Heeseung reached out to take Sunoo's hand, their fingers intertwining in a silent promise of love and understanding. And as they sat together in the stillness of the night, their bond stronger than ever, Heeseung felt a sense of peace wash over him, knowing that they were meant to be together, now and forever.