When they arrived at the airport, Han thought it was just the two of them. But of course, life loves humiliating him. As they were sitting and talking while waiting, Chaewon and Seokmin appeared out of nowhere. Han froze. He was still pissed at Seungmin, whose timing and decisions always managed to wreck Han's peace.
It was painfully awkward for Him to even look at Chaewon.
Chaewon walked closer, each step making His mind spiral. He couldn't stop replaying what happened that night. As Chaewon finally reached them, Han stood up. Seokmin immediately hugged him tightly, saying, "Hyung, surprise."
Han forced a smile like he was happy to see them. He didn't want to make things weirder, so he asked, "Chaewon… how are you doing?"
The guy looked half-alive — sick and weak.
"I'm good," Chaewon replied.
He didn't look good at all.
Their flight was scheduled for 8 p.m. — two hours long. When the announcement came, all four of them grabbed their luggage. Han moved to pick up a bag, but Seungmin quickly stopped him. "Let me do it."
Chaewon tried lifting his own bag, but it slipped right out of his hand. Weird. His arm wasn't even cooperating. He looked like he was struggling just to raise it. Seokmin grabbed his wrist gently and said, "It's fine. Don't force it. I'll handle it."
Han couldn't stop staring. Seokmin holding the bag with one hand and supporting Chaewon from behind — like he could barely walk.
All Han could think was: Is this because of me?
He was rejected, dragged through rumors, exposed online — and now he's like this.
Did I push him to this point?
When they sat on the plane, there was still time before departure. Han stared to scroll his phone.A new post popped up on Han's phone — a photo of Seokmin and Chaewon walking through the airport… with Han visible in the background.
Han zoomed in and thought, Damn, I look kind of handsome from this angle. What a shame I could be with anyone. And whom am I with this jerk Seungmin.
He checked the comments hoping someone mentioned him.
But no.
Everyone was obsessed with Seokmin and Chaewon.
"Wow, they're really dating."
"They look perfect together."
"Seokmin is so handsome. Look at him holding Chaewon."
He locked his phone and leaned back, exhausted. As he looked Chaewon sat across the aisle like a corpse. He thought, So even he has limits.
Is this all my fault? Did I break him this badly? I hate myself.