Y/N watched as Sana laughed, her eyes sparkling with joy as she chatted animatedly with her boyfriend, Dex.
They were sitting across from each other at a cozy cafe, their hands intertwined as they shared stories and stole affectionate glances.
As Y/N observed their interactions, a pang of longing tugged at her heart. She had been harboring feelings for Sana for what felt like an eternity, but she knew deep down that Sana only saw her as a friend. And despite the ache in her chest, Y/N couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness knowing that Sana had found someone who made her smile so effortlessly.
But today was different. Today, Y/N was preparing for a special occasion, one that Sana knew nothing about. She had spent weeks planning and orchestrating every detail, all in the hopes of creating a magical moment for her friend.
As Sana excused herself to freshen up, Dex leaned across the table, a nervous excitement dancing in his eyes. "I can't thank you enough for helping me with this, Y/N," he said earnestly, his voice filled with gratitude.
Y/N smiled warmly, her heart swelling with a mix of emotions. "Of course, Dex," she replied, her voice tinged with sincerity. "I just want to see Sana happy."
Dex reached across the table, squeezing Y/N's hand affectionately. "You're an amazing friend," he said, his gaze softening with affection. "And I'm so grateful to have you by our side for this."
Before Y/N could reply, Sana returned to the table, her eyes sparkling with curiosity as she noticed the exchange between Y/N and Jinyoung. "What's going on?" she asked, her voice tinged with excitement.
Dex shot Y/N a meaningful glance before turning back to Sana, a nervous smile playing on his lips. "Well, Sana, there's something I've been meaning to ask you," he began, his voice quivering with emotion. "Something that I hope will make you as happy as you make me every single day."
Y/N held her breath, her heart pounding in her chest as she watched the scene unfold before her. And as Dex dropped to one knee and produced a small velvet box from his pocket, a tear slipped down Y/N's cheek, a bittersweet smile tugging at her lips.
"Sana, will you marry me?" Dex asked, his voice filled with hope and love.
Sana gasped in surprise, her hands flying to her mouth as tears welled up in her eyes. "Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion as she threw herself into Dex's arms, their embrace filled with love and joy.
Y/N watched them, her heart swelling with happiness for her friend, even as a silent ache settled in the depths of her soul. She knew that Sana deserved all the love and happiness in the world, even if it meant sacrificing her own feelings in the process.
As the newly engaged couple celebrated their happiness, Y/N quietly slipped away from the table, her footsteps heavy with the weight of unspoken emotions. She needed some fresh air, some space to process everything that had just happened.
Lost in her thoughts, Y/N barely registered the presence of someone approaching until it was too late. With a sudden jolt, she collided with another person, her drink spilling across her white shirt in a messy stain.
"I'm so sorry!" the woman exclaimed, her voice filled with genuine remorse as she reached out to help Y/N.
Y/N waved off the apology with a sad smile, her mind still reeling from the whirlwind of emotions. "It's okay," she replied softly, though her heart felt anything but okay.
As Y/N hurriedly tried to clean herself up, dabbing at the stain on her shirt with a napkin, she couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness creeping in. "Typical," she muttered to herself, the frustration evident in her voice. "Just my luck."
The woman introduced herself as Mina, extending her hand for Y/N to shake.
But as she faced Mina, her expression apologetic yet sincere, something shifted within Y/N. There was a kindness in Mina's eyes, a warmth that seemed to envelop Y/N like a comforting embrace. And in that moment, as their gazes met, Y/N felt a glimmer of hope flicker to life in the depths of her heart.
Maybe she wasn't as unlucky as she had thought. Maybe, just maybe, there was a silver lining waiting to be discovered amidst the chaos of her life.
With a newfound sense of optimism, Y/N returned Mina's handshake, her grip firm yet gentle. "I'm Y/N," she replied, her voice tinged with a hint of curiosity.
And as they stood there, two strangers brought together by chance, Y/N couldn't help but wonder if perhaps this encounter was the beginning of something new, something unexpected, something beautiful.
Mina then asked if she could do anything to help Y/N. Y/N smirked, determined not to let this opportunity slip away. With newfound confidence, she faced Mina and boldly declared, "Be my girlfriend."
Mina was taken aback, unable to process Y/N's sudden confession. Before she could respond, a surge of emotions overwhelmed her, and in a moment of confusion, she slapped Y/N across the face.
Shock coursed through Y/N as she touched her stinging cheek, disbelief clouding her thoughts. Mina, too, was startled by her own actions, her voice trembling as she uttered, "You're c--crazy," before hastily retreating, leaving Y/N standing there, stunned and hurt.
As the reality of what just happened sunk in, Y/N held her face, feeling the sting of rejection and the weight of her own impulsiveness. "I take it back," she murmured to herself, a bitter realization settling in. "I'm just unlucky."