Do you have a crush on me, Kim Ji Ho?" Do Yun inquires.

"What on earth?" Ji Ho responds with a stutter.

"Then why were you staring at me like that? My instincts are never wrong," Do Yun insists.

"I was just checking if you were following our teacher's instructions," Ji Ho explains.

"Really! This isn't the first time I've caught you staring at me," Do Yun points out.

Ji Ho remains silent.

"Kim Ji Ho, if anyone saw us like this, they would definitely get the wrong idea. So, give me an answer quickly," Do Yun urges.

"What!! Are you trying to mess with me?" Ji Ho questions.

"No, if you tell me the truth, then I can understand my own feelings," Do Yun clarifies.

"What!" Ji Ho looks at Do Yun. "What feelings?"

"My feelings for you," Do Yun confesses.

"Ehh," Ji Ho panics, looks down, and pauses. "Do Yun, don't play games with me," he finally speaks up.

"Don't you know, Ji Ho, how determined I am?" Do Yun asks. "Hey Ji Ho, how much longer are you going to keep me waiting?"

"What the hell are you talking about, Do Yun?" Ji Ho asks in confusion.

"You really don't get it?" Do Yun questions.

The sound of the bell reverberated through the air, signalling the end of the break. Do Yun and Ji Ho were caught off guard, their hearts racing. In a flurry of movement, Ji Ho gently guided Do Yun's hands and hurriedly made their way back to class.

As the class began, Ji Ho found it impossible to focus. Thoughts swirled in his mind, questioning the meaning behind Do Yun's confession. ‘Could it be possible that Do Yun felt the same way?’ No, Ji Ho thought, dismissing the idea. It couldn't be true.

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Ji Ho turned to look at Do Yun, only to find him staring intensely back. Quickly, Ji Ho looked away.

The class finally came to an end, and Ji Ho hastily gathered his belongings, eager to escape the overwhelming emotions that threatened to consume him. However, Do Yun appeared behind him, grabbing his bag and bringing him to rooftop.

"Why have you brought me here?" Ji Ho inquires, his voice laced with confusion.

"We need to talk, Ji Ho and I apologize for bringing you here without warning" Do Yun said, his voice filled with determination.

"What is there to talk about?" Ji Ho replied, his voice laced with confusion.

"I…I have liked you since the moment I first laid eyes on you, Ji Ho. I was hesitant to approach you, but when I noticed you looking at me the same way, I knew you felt the same. I didn't want to waste any more time hiding my feelings. I have been wanting to tell you this for a while," Do Yun confessed.

Ji Ho attempts to interject, but Do Yun gently places a finger upon his lips, silencing him. "Please, allow me to speak... Kim Ji Ho, would you consider dating me?" Do Yun's words hang in the air, awaiting a response.

"What?" Ji Ho is taken aback. Shock washes over Ji Ho's face, rendering him momentarily speechless.

"Didn't you pick up on the hints, Mr. Topper? Isn't my actions clear enough for you? Or do you want me to spell it out for you? I like you," Do Yun declared, his words hanging in the air.

Ji Ho's eyes widened in disbelief. "Stop, Do Yun. What game are you playing? Is this some kind of prank? Are there hidden cameras or other students waiting outside?"

Do Yun shook his head, his expression sincere. "I mean every word, Ji Ho. I truly do."

Ji Ho's mind raced, trying to process the unexpected confession. The walls he had built around his heart began to crumble, allowing a glimmer of hope to seep in. But fear and doubt still lingered, preventing him from fully accepting Do Yun's words.

"Please, Ji Ho," Do Yun pleaded, his voice filled with vulnerability. "Give me a chance to prove my feelings to you."

"Wait, Do Yun, I..." Ji Ho begins to speak, but Do Yun quickly covers his mouth.

"Don't say anything. Let me say it... Kim Ji Ho, will you go out with me?" Do Yun asks, gazing into Ji Ho's eyes.

Ji Ho is taken aback. Shock washes over Ji Ho's face, rendering him momentarily speechless.

"You don't need to answer now. Take your time and give me a reply. I will be waiting for you," Do Yun says with a smile. "Now, I shall take my leave. See you tomorrow," he adds before disappearing from sight.

Ji Ho sits on the ground, his heart racing. Tears stream down his face as he struggles to comprehend what has just transpired. A sense of relief washes over Ji Ho's features as he tries to calm his racing heart with his trembling hands. He couldn't believe that Do Yun had been harbouring feelings for him all this time. Ji Ho had always admired Do Yun from afar, but he never thought that their feelings could be mutual. The realization that Do Yun had been watching him, longing for him, filled Ji Ho with a mix of emotions - surprise, joy, and a hint of fear.

"I always wanted to say those words, but unexpectedly, he was the one who took the lead," Ji Ho thinks to himself.