The next day—
Jisoo woke up earlier than usual.
For a moment—
She just stared at her hand.
The ring.
A small smile appeared on her face.
"…It wasn't a dream," she whispered.
At school—
Everything felt… lighter.
Even the same hallway didn't feel heavy anymore.
"Someone looks happy today," Minji said, raising an eyebrow.
Jisoo quickly hid her hand.
"I'm always happy."
Minji crossed her arms.
"Liar."
Jisoo laughed softly.
"Tell me," Minji said, leaning closer.
"What happened?"
Jisoo hesitated.
Then slowly showed her hand.
Minji's eyes widened.
"…A ring?"
Jisoo nodded slightly.
Minji looked at her.
"…Kevin?"
Jisoo didn't answer.
But her smile said everything.
Minji stayed silent for a moment.
Then smiled.
"…Just don't get hurt."
Jisoo's smile faded slightly.
"I won't."
But somewhere…
Even she wasn't fully sure.
In class—
Kevin sat beside her.
His eyes moved to her hand.
The ring.
"…You're wearing it," he said.
Jisoo nodded.
"You gave it."
Kevin looked away.
"…You didn't have to."
Jisoo smiled.
"I wanted to."
A small silence.
Then—
"After school," Kevin said,
"come with me."
Jisoo tilted her head.
"Again?"
Kevin didn't reply.
After school—
They walked together.
This time—
Closer.
Not too close.
But not distant either.
They stopped at a small park.
Kids playing.
Soft wind.
Peaceful.
Jisoo smiled.
"I like this place."
Kevin nodded.
They sat down.
Jisoo looked at him.
"You're really trying, aren't you?"
Kevin frowned slightly.
"Trying?"
"To stay," she said softly.
Kevin didn't reply.
But he didn't deny it either
Jisoo leaned back.
Closing her eyes for a second.
"…Thank you," she whispered.
Kevin looked at her.
"…For what?"
"For not leaving," she said.
Kevin's expression softened.
At that moment—
A small child ran past them and fell.
Jisoo quickly stood up.
"Are you okay?"
She helped the child up.
Smiling gently.
Kevin watched.
Quietly.
Something in his eyes changed.
When she came back—
He said softly—
"You're kind."
Jisoo blinked.
"…Is that a surprise?"
Kevin shook his head.
"No."
A small silence.
Then Jisoo laughed.
Kevin looked at her.
"…What?"
"You're smiling," she said.
Kevin paused.
"…Am I?"
Jisoo nodded.
For the first time—
He didn't hide it.
From a distance—
Two figures watched.
Min Ho.
And Tang Lin.
Min Ho's eyes were fixed on Jisoo.
On the ring.
His jaw tightened.
Tang Lin spoke softly—
"See?"
Min Ho didn't reply.
"She moved on," Tang Lin continued.
"Just like that."
Min Ho's expression darkened.
"…No."
Tang Lin looked at him.
"She didn't move on," he said quietly.
"She just forgot."
Tang Lin smiled slowly.
"Then remind her," she whispered.
Min Ho stayed silent.
Tang Lin stepped closer.
"I have a plan," she said.
Min Ho finally looked at her.
"…What plan?"
Tang Lin's smile deepened.
"One that will break them."
Silence.
Min Ho didn't agree.
But he didn't refuse either.
And that was enough.
Back at the park—
Jisoo laughed again.
Kevin watched her.
Unaware—
That something was already starting.
👉 Something beautiful was growing.
But something dangerous…
Was growing too