One step to you

Breath touched at the end of the night

이서연

"Ugh... I'm really sorry... sob..."

Seoyeon's body was collapsing heavily. She was drunk, her mind was broken, and her emotions were defenseless.

Her sobs were clearly audible in the quiet night air.

She tried to get up and collect herself, but she stumbled without being able to keep her balance.

정한

"Stay still."

Jeonghan's voice was low and firm. He gently embraced Seoyeon, who was about to fall in panic, and patted her on the back.

Jeonghan's embrace was surprisingly warm. Seoyeon collapsed under its warmth. He silently wrapped his arms around her head.

Jeonghan looked down at the side profile of Seoyeon, who was sobbing.

정한

"Seungcheol is a bit mean... today."

At those words, Seoyeon let out a trembling breath.

이서연

"...I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

정한

"Okay. Why do you keep apologizing so much?"

Jeonghan held her still as if suppressing his complicated emotions and muttered quietly.

Is it sympathy, pity, or something more… an inexplicable feeling.

Seoyeon stayed in his arms for a while and then spoke slowly.

이서연

"Thank you, senior..."

정한

"Oh my, thank you again this time."

Jeonghan responded with a smile, but his expression was uneasy. Her words kept bothering him.

정한

"Are you feeling better?"

Jeonghan asked softly. There was concern in his voice.

Seoyeon looked at Jeonghan with flushed eyes. Her expression was a complex mixture of embarrassment and gratitude.

이서연

"...If you hadn't stopped me today, I probably wouldn't have seen Seungcheol oppa again."

At those words, Jeonghan lowered his gaze without saying a word.

Silence soon descended on the quiet night streets.

Only the dim light from the convenience store sign gently illuminated the two. Jeonghan picked up the empty bottle rolling on the floor and slowly stood up.

정한

"Go back."

Seoyeon was still swaying, but with Jeonghan by her side holding her firmly, she was able to quickly regain her balance.

The two began to walk slowly, side by side. Seoyeon's stomach still felt uneasy, but strangely, a part of her heart felt lighter.

Jeonghan silently followed Seoyeon's lead and walked alongside her. The two returned to their seats.

에스쿱스(승철)

"Oh my~ I'm drunk. I must have had too much to drink. Did you go to the ice cream factory? Phew~"

Seungcheol's words were dizzying from the alcohol, and Mingyu, who was next to him, was also very drunk, as he spoke with his tongue twisted.

민규

"...Askrim..? What kind of askrim is there...?"

Jeonghan put the envelope down on the table and said.

정한

"Let's break up now. Everyone's drunk! How many bottles is this?"

에스쿱스(승철)

"Ah, let's drink a little more~~~"

정한

"No, I'll call a substitute."

While Jeonghan stood up and opened the designated driver app, Seoyeon quietly looked at Seungcheol. He was leaning back in his chair, his eyes closed.

Seoyeon approached him cautiously, sat down, and stopped as she tried to brush the hair that had fallen down his forehead.

Her fingertips trembled. Tears welled up in her eyes again.

이서연

'Why do I always have to stop here?'

Her expression was lonely as she pulled her hand down to her chest, and Jeonghan, who was looking at her, swallowed his breath without saying a word.

정한

'Why is it so bitter... Is it the alcohol that's bitter, or is it the situation that's bitter?'