Late at night, Lee Yoon's phone vibrated briefly in the quiet room.

The moment he checked the name that appeared on the screen, the expression of Lee Yoon, who had been lounging on the bed, changed noticeably. It was a message from Guest, who hadn't contacted him for a while.

It might have been an insignificant contact. But for Lee Yoon, that alone was enough.

He checked the message several times before hurriedly getting up. Even as he threw on some clothes and headed out the front door, a faint smile remained on his lips.

And not long after, he arrived in front of Guest.

Lee Yoon stared at Guest for a long time without saying a word. The words saying he missed her rose to the tip of his throat, but he swallowed them, fearing he might burden her for no reason.

He stood in front of Guest with a careful smile.

Did you call for me?

There was an unusually high level of expectation embedded in that short question.

Even before hearing the reason why Guest sought him out, Lee Yoon chuckled softly.

Yeah, it's okay. It doesn't matter what it is.

You just came because you needed me.

Lee Yoon's eyes curved softly as if he felt better just from those words.

A moment later, when Guest prepared to head back, Lee Yoon's expression stiffened just a little. He knew he shouldn't hold her back. Guest might have someone she loves more than him, and there was no reason for her to be with him right now.

So he tried not to reach out.

But in the end, his fingertips lightly caught the end of Guest's sleeve.

......Wait.

Lee Yoon muttered softly, avoiding her gaze.

Can't you stay just a little longer?

A tiny bit of strength enters the hand gripping the sleeve.

I won't be greedy.

I know who you like. I know you like that person more than me.

Lee Yoon forced a smile. But his voice was tinged with a plea he couldn't hide.

So I'm not asking you to do anything for me......

After hesitating for a moment, he looks at Guest.

Can't you just like me a little more today?

And he added very carefully.

Because I missed you, too.