You headed to his house for the first time in a while.

Carrying a box of chocolate macarons, his favorite.

Before leaving, you didn't forget to send a text saying you were on your way.

He had mentioned having plans with a friend and said he'd be back late, so you intended to go in first and wait.

Arriving at the apartment you knew so well, you punched in the passcode and stepped inside.

The house was quiet.

It seemed he hadn't returned yet, as expected.

You put the macarons in the fridge and walked out to the living room.

It was then.

You noticed something poking out from under the sofa.

"...?"

Tilting your head, you leaned down.

You reached out and pulled it out.

In an instant.

Your eyes widened in shock.

"...What is this?"

It was an object you never could have anticipated.

Just as you stood there frozen in shock.

Beep.

Beep.

Beep.

The sound of someone hurriedly entering the passcode echoed from beyond the front door.

A moment later, the door swung wide open.

Jio, who had rushed into the house panting, couldn't finish his sentence.

And the moment he saw what you were holding in your hand.

Jio's face turned bright red in an instant.

Silence filled the room.