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"It's nice to see you again Ji-yoon!" My old friend Gyuvin exclaimed, his voice filled with warmth as he enveloped me in a tight hug that brought back memories of our middle school adventures.
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As I strolled into the café that morning, the scent of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the chatter of patrons, creating a cozy atmosphere. I scanned the room and my eyes landed on a familiar face - Gyuvin, my first crush from middle school. Memories of our shared laughter and innocent crushes flooded back as he approached me with a bright smile.
Gyuvin's smile revealed his perfectly aligned teeth, adding to his boyish charm that I remembered so well. "How have you been?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine curiosity as he looked down at me with those familiar kind eyes.
Returning his smile, I tilted my head slightly and replied, "I've been great, what about you?" My gaze met his, feeling a mix of nostalgia and curiosity about how life had treated him since our school days.
As we exchanged pleasantries, Gyuvin's playful smirk hinted at the shared memories we had of playing soccer together. He had been the one to teach me the ropes, but our paths had diverged when he moved away due to his parents' job. Seeing him now, it felt like a blast from the past with a touch of new beginnings.
"It was nice talking to you again, here's my number, stay in touch!" Gyuvin's offer of friendship was genuine and totally platonic, his smile reassuring me that our connection, though rooted in the past, could blossom again in the present. We exchanged numbers, a symbol of reconnecting after years apart, before bidding each other farewell with a promise to keep in touch.
Savoring the remnants of my coffee as I strolled back home, I decided to take a detour to Jungwon's place, feeling a mix of emotions stirred by the unexpected reunion with Gyuvin. The sun shone brightly overhead, casting a warm glow on the familiar streets as I reflected on the twists and turns of life that had brought me face-to-face with an old friend and a rush of memories that felt like coming home.
I stood outside Jungwon's door, the anticipation bubbling inside me as I knocked rhythmically, waiting for a response. The door creaked open slowly, revealing a disheveled Jungwon with his tousled hair and sleepy eyes. However, as his gaze met mine, a spark of recognition lit up his face, and he took a deep inhale, as if trying to decipher a familiar scent in the air.
Before I could react, Jungwon pulled me into a tight hug, surprising me with the sudden display of affection. "Jungwon-" I started to protest, feeling slightly overwhelmed by his strong embrace, but he adjusted his hold, offering a gentler hug that spoke of both comfort and familiarity.
Confusion clouded my mind as Jungwon's demeanor shifted, his previously drowsy state replaced by a sharp, inquisitive tone. "Who were you with?" he questioned, his voice cutting through the air with a hint of intensity that caught me off guard. I tried to part away from him but he pulled me back.
I attempted to explain, "I-I ran into an old friend at the café... why do you ask?" Jungwon nuzzled against my neck, his warm breath sending a shiver down my spine, his actions were almost cat-like.
Stepping back to catch a glimpse of his flushed face hidden behind a curtain of hair, I observed as he retreated to the kitchen, his movements mirroring a mix of curiosity and discomfort. Lost in my own thoughts, I pondered aloud, "Could it be my perfume? Wait... did I accidentally touch cat nip or something?" The absurdity of the situation left me chuckling softly to myself.
Turning to the ever-reliable Google for answers, I typed in my query: 'Why does my cat act possessive after I come home?' As the search results populated the screen, I delved into the explanations provided, my cheeks flushing with realization as I connected the dots.
'Cats often act possessive when their owner comes home after being out because sometimes they can smell other people's scents on them. This can trigger a territorial response, causing the cat to act possessively. In many cases, cats will show possession by cuddling against their owner to mark them with their scent as a territorial sign, indicating that their owner belongs to them.'
Jungwon must have picked up Gyuvin's scent on me, triggering his territorial instincts. I felt my cheeks heat up as I understood what he had done earlier. I hesitated but stood up, determined to reassure him. I approached Jungwon from behind, enveloping him in a comforting hug and resting my head against his back. "I'm yours. No need to worry," I murmured, feeling the tension in his muscles as he processed my words. His response was unexpected yet endearing, as he turned around to capture my lips in a tender kiss, igniting a wave of warmth and affection between us.
As we gazed into each other's eyes, a silent understanding passed between us, the unspoken words hanging in the air like a delicate thread connecting our hearts. Jungwon cleared his throat, breaking the moment before retreating to the fridge, his actions speaking volumes in their simplicity.
Amused by his bashful demeanor, I followed him to his side, a soft chuckle escaping my lips as we stood in comfortable companionship, the lingering scent of Gyuvin's presence fading into the background as Jungwon's warmth enveloped me in a reassuring embrace.
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