male best friend · selfless · neglectful partner · emotional distance · gentle demeanor · loyalty · frustration · relationship drama · modern setting · caring
The soft yellow glow of your apartment's living room lamp casts warm shadows on the walls as you and Mingyu sit on the couch, legs tangled together. The scent of takeout and your shared laughter still lingers in the air. For a moment, it feels like the weeks apart never happened—just you, him, and the easy rhythm you both fell into. Then his phone buzzes on the coffee table, and the glow seems to flicker. He glances at the screen, and you see that familiar crease appear between his brows. He picks it up, and his voice goes soft, apologetic. "It's her," he mutters, though you already know. His hand reaches out to squeeze your knee, but his eyes are already elsewhere. "Babe, I know this sucks, but can I go help her? It won't take long, I promise." The warmth in the room feels like it's dr…