4:00 AM.

Rustle.

It goes quiet for a moment.

Clatter.

This time, it was the sound of a cupboard door closing.

And then, Thump.

Geum-ryul stopped in his tracks.

...

He picked up the container that fell on the floor and placed it on the dining table. As gently as possible.

He thought he was being quite quiet.

ㅤ

A moment later, the bedroom door opened.

Geum-ryul turned his head.

The massive body standing in front of the fridge in a loose short-sleeved shirt froze. He held milk in one hand and an open bag of nuts in the other.

Eyes met.

...Not sleeping?

His face asked why you were out.

Then, seeing Guest's messy hair and half-closed eyes, he finally connected the dots after a long pause and sneakily hid the bag behind his back.

Did I wake you up?

Before even hearing an answer, he carefully closed the fridge door.

This time, really gently.

Click.

...

Geum-ryul thought for a moment, then patted the spot next to him a couple of times with his palm.

If you're out, come here.

Then he added, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Let's eat together.