Under the Radar — 08
Private Struggles
In the quiet of the night, their phones lit up with messages only meant for each other. It was their safe space — a world where they could be themselves, free from the prying eyes of fans and cameras.
‘I hate pretending we’re strangers,’ Jiwon texted, her fingers lingering over the screen before hitting send. She imagined him, probably lounging on his couch, eyebrows furrowed as he read her message.
Seconds later, his reply came:
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‘I’d rather pretend than lose you.’
A smile crept onto her lips as she read it, warmth spreading through her chest.
‘But you’re terrible at pretending,’ she teased.
‘You know I’m better at showing you how much I care when no one’s looking 😉’
Her cheeks flushed at his boldness. It was in these stolen moments — soft, unguarded, and full of quiet love — that she felt closest to him. In a world so loud, they found a way to be each other’s peace.
