The Circumstances of an idiot

He merely dared to believe that he could reclaim his first love, who had been taken from him. That was all there was to it. Yet, in her eyes, he was merely someone who could alleviate her loneliness. "You must be lonely." As the pot returned to the induction and its temperature rose, a faint vibration filled the silence between them. Lee Jaehyun stood from his chair, his gaze locked onto her with a mysterious expression. "Me?" "You know what kind of guy I am." "So what?" "Why do you treat me kindly when you’re aware that I’m someone entirely different inside and out? Did you perhaps notice that day?" Lee Jaehyun's voice and expression shifted. He moved closer to her, wrapping her within his arms. Eungyo’s body, which had been turned away from him, tensed up, sending chilling goosebumps down her spine. "I have feelings for you, Senior. It was love at first sight." His lazy voice whispered into her ear. It was a tone that felt contrived, playfully twisted, lacking any true sincerity. "We would already be sleeping together if you had gone on a blind date with me."