Morning arrived softly.
Golden sunlight slipped through the curtains, painting the apartment in warmth—quiet, peaceful… ordinary.
But Su Yan's heart refused to follow that calm.
It was loud. Restless. Completely out of control.
From the kitchen came the faint sounds of cooking.
The smell alone made it feel like… home.
And somehow, that only made things worse.
"…Come eat."
Lei Jun's voice was the same as always—low, steady, unaffected.
As if nothing had changed.
As if last night had meant nothing.
Why is he acting normal?!
Su Yan sat there, clutching her sleeves, her thoughts spiraling.
After last night… how can he be this calm?!
She picked up her fork, almost mechanically.
"…It's good."
"…Of course."
His reply came without hesitation, like it was obvious.
"I don't fail at basic things."
A quiet confidence. Not arrogance—just fact.
That somehow made her more aware of everything.
Then—
Their eyes met.
Just for a second.
But it was enough.
WHY IS HE LOOKING LIKE THAT?!
Her heart skipped, then raced, then completely lost rhythm.
"…About last night…"
The words slipped out before she could stop them.
"…Mm."
That was all he said.
Listening. Waiting.
Too calm.
WHY IS HE SO CALM ABOUT THIS?!
Her mind screamed what her voice couldn't.
"You just suddenly… hugged me…"
Her voice grew smaller with each word, her face burning.
"You didn't resist."
Simple. Direct. Unshaken.
"T-THAT'S NOT THE POINT!!"
Her composure shattered instantly.
Then, softer—
"…You didn't seem uncomfortable."
Silence fell.
Heavy. Fragile.
Dangerous.
Too close.
Somehow, they were closer than before.
Close enough for her to notice everything—the way his eyes softened slightly, the way his presence felt… steady.
Too steady.
Why is he this close…?
"I-I'M DONE EATING!!"
She escaped before her thoughts could betray her further, the chair scraping loudly behind her.
"…You didn't finish."
Still calm.
Still watching.
"I'm not hungry anymore!!"
She refused to turn around.
But her ears—burning red—told the truth she couldn't hide.
"…You were, a minute ago."
She shouldn't have looked back.
But she did.
And there he was.
Looking at her.
Not teasing.
Not distant.
Just… there.
This is bad…
Her heart pounded louder than ever.
Too calm.
Too close.
Too dangerous.
Something had changed between them.
And neither of them knew how to go back.