One day, Yuwon experiences unexpected and tumultuous emotions for his childhood companion of 18 years, Hyun Gyujin. Struggling to come to terms with developing feelings for someone who has been like family, Yuwon attempts to navigate his emotions in solitude. Despite Gyujin’s consistent care and concern for Yuwon’s delicate health, each encounter only intensifies Yuwon’s emotions. In a final attempt to cope, he makes the difficult decision to distance himself from Gyujin.

“Could it be true?”

“….”

“Jung Yuwon, do you like me?”

“…Sorry.”

“What for?”

“…I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable. It was just awkward…”

Ultimately, Yuwon, who bared their emotions, faces despair at the idea of jeopardizing their friendship. Nevertheless…

“Would you like to go out?”

Against Yuwon’s worries, Gyujin nonchalantly proposes starting a romantic relationship. Overnight, the two transition from childhood friends to partners.

“I warned you to be cautious and not let us be discovered…”

“What exactly am I supposed to be careful about? How should I watch my every move?”

Nonetheless, engaging in a romantic relationship with his childhood friend, initially perceived as sweet, proves to be more demanding than anticipated.

Characters

Gong (Top)— Hyun Gyujin (18): He enters into a romantic relationship with his childhood friend Yuwon, who has harbored feelings for him since forever. Balancing the duty of protecting the emotionally vulnerable Yuwon, characterized by his cute and beautiful demeanor but weakened by a frail body, adds emotional layers to their relationship. Gyujin finds it challenging to contain his joy from being with Yuwon without expressing it, and he experiences hurt as Yuwon continues to establish boundaries and distance himself. Eventually, their short-lived romance comes to an end, leaving them in an ambiguous relationship that is neither strictly friendship nor romance. Despite Gyujin’s desire to restore their friendship, he grapples with lingering feelings for Yuwon, causing him to lose his calm demeanor.

Su (Bottom)—Jung Yuwon (18):  He develops romantic feelings for his childhood friend Gyujin and attempts to navigate his emotions to protect their friendship. However, Gyujin eventually discovers Yuwon’s feelings. Contrary to Yuwon’s fears of their friendship deteriorating, Gyujin and Yuwon begin dating, initiating a relationship filled with both sweetness and anxiety. Despite Yuwon’s efforts to assure Gyujin that everything is okay, conflicts arise as their opinions clash, leading to small arguments and eventual separation. While striving to move forward and avoid further heartache, Yuwon still holds lingering emotions for Gyujin, torn between the roles of a friend and a romantic partner.

Disclaimer and Notes: Although from the synopsis, the story seems very angsty but I assure you its a happy ending and rather very fluffy and sweet! Gyujin is one of the most sweetest tops I have read about, who cares about Yuwon very much (understandably overprotective!) while Yuwon is head over heels for his best friend. Not slowburn at all, but there is quick development between the two so please look forward to their puppy love scenes~