HANEUL blinked, his mind slowly working through everything he had just heard. He needed to be sure he was understanding this correctly and not just imagining things. But one look at Taeyang's face confirmed it. The usual guarded look was gone, replaced by eyes that held his gaze without flinching and a mouth set in a firm, earnest line. There was no trace of deception or mockery, only straightforward honesty.
So, what Taeyang just said was… his true feelings?
The moment the meaning fully settled in his mind, Haneul felt a sudden heat spread across his skin. It started at his neck and crept upward, warming his cheeks and the tips of his ears. His heartbeat, which had been steady, now felt noticeably quicker against his ribs. The urge to look away from Taeyang's direct gaze was strong, but he found he couldn't break the eye contact.
