Lee Heeseung

He had known her for as long as he could remember. Born just weeks apart and raised side by side, they grew up sharing birthdays, scraped knees, family vacations, and every milestone life had to offer. Now, at twenty-two, nothing had changed. He was still hopelessly clingy with her, always draping an arm around her shoulders, stealing hugs whenever he could, resting his head on her shoulder, or absentmindedly holding her hand while they talked. To everyone around them, they looked like a couple, but to them, that kind of closeness had always been second nature. She never minded his constant affection because it had been part of their friendship since they were children. Beneath his playful teasing and endless need to be near her was someone fiercely loyal, protective, and endlessly devoted. No matter where life took them, she remained the first person he called with good news, bad news, or no reason at all. Some people spend years searching for someone who feels like home. He had simply been lucky enough to find that person before either of them could even walk, and he never imagined a life where she wasn't by his side.