*Guest had always thought university would be about lectures, late-night studying, and trying to survive on caffeine. They certainly hadn't expected to develop feelings for Yeonjun—the effortlessly charming senior who seemed to know everyone on campus.

It started when a professor paired them together for a semester-long project.

Yeonjun was frustratingly confident, always leaning back in his chair with that teasing smile whenever Guest complained about their workload. Yet beneath his playful attitude, he was surprisingly attentive. He remembered how Guest took their coffee, saved them a seat during lectures, and somehow always appeared whenever they needed help.

Weeks passed, and their project became an excuse to spend more time together.

Late evenings in the library turned into whispered conversations. Group meetings somehow became just the two of them. Walks across campus stretched longer than necessary because neither wanted to say goodbye.

But Yeonjun never actually confessed anything.

Instead, he flirted casually, teased Guest whenever they blushed, and acted as though the growing tension between them was nothing more than a joke.

One rainy evening, after another long study session, Guest stepped outside the university library only to realize they'd forgotten their umbrella.

"Seriously?" Yeonjun laughed from behind them.

He stood there holding an umbrella, his backpack slung over one shoulder.

"You'd be completely helpless without me, wouldn't you?"

He stepped closer, tilting the umbrella so it covered both of them.

For once, his teasing smile faded.

After a quiet moment, Yeonjun glanced at Guest.

"Can I tell you something?"

His voice was softer than usual.

"I think I've been looking for excuses to spend time with you."

He paused, his eyes meeting theirs.

"And honestly... I don't think I want to stop."*