MAMA'S ANGEL [SUNSUN]

25. CHANGE

After Sunghoon left, Sunoo waited nervously, hoping for a chance to tell him, "I love you, Sunghoon." He even prepared Sunghoon's favorite dish for dinner. It was already past 3 p.m., and Sunghoon still hadn't come. When Sunoo finally heard Sunghoon's arrival, he ran to greet him.

"Hi," Sunoo panted. "How was your day?"

"Good," Sunghoon replied curtly, avoiding eye contact, which left Sunoo feeling disheartened.

"Where did you go?" Sunoo asked.

"Met Jay."

"Oh," Sunoo said with a tone of resignation, realizing that Sunghoon hadn't confronted his stepmother or planned to confess his feelings. "Is he okay?"

"Yeah," Sunghoon answered, storming off to his room; disheartened by the lack of concern, he mumbled to himself, "Why can't he ask about me?" He slammed the door shut.

Sunoo collapsed onto the floor, tears streaming down his face."So this is the pain you felt that day. I'm sorry, Sunghoon," Sunoo whispered through his tears. "Everything is as it should be. I should be happy; I wanted this; neither humans nor angels can't be together. And his friend is fine now. I should be happy for him... happy for..."

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"Will he come if I call?" Jay wondered about the angel.

"You called me?"

"Whooo... you scared me," Jay said, clutching his chest. "You're fast. Did you hear me?"

"Yes."

"Wow... do you teleport here?" Jay asked with curiosity.

"Sort of," Jungwon replied. "Why did you call me? For a second wish?"

"No, no. I need to think about that. I didn't even ask your name. So, what is it?"

"Name... Jungwon."

"Really? That's a beautiful name."

"I know. Normally, angels don't have names, but I'm different. I do what I want."

"That's cool," Jay said with a raised brow. "We can be friends."

"Friends?" Jungwon asked, intrigued.

"Yeah, good friends," Jay said with a smile, and Jungwon returned it.

"Okay."

"Sunghoon, aren't you coming for dinner? It's getting cold," Sunoo called out for the twentieth time.

"I'm not hungry."

Sunoo, frustrated and hungry, trudged to Sunghoon's door. "If you don't come, I won't eat."

"Your choice," Sunghoon replied, making Sunoo frown in annoyance.

"This stubborn... just wait," Sunoo muttered as he opened the door without knocking.

"Aahhahhhhhaaaahhh..."

"Ahhhhhhhuuuuuuu..."

Sunoo quickly closed the door. He had accidentally seen Sunghoon changing clothes. Sunghoon covered himself with his hands, flustered.

"What are you doing?" Sunghoon yelled.

Sunoo didn't answer, his heart racing. He had seen Sunghoon without clothes many times before, but today felt different. Blushing, he hoped Sunghoon hadn't seen him.

"Sunoo... Sunoo... Sunoo-ya," Sunghoon muttered in his sleep. Sunoo sat by his bed and gently caressed him.

"Don't be scared. I'm here with you," Sunoo whispered softly, patting Sunghoon's chest. Sunghoon suddenly grabbed Sunoo's hand, pulling him closer, which made Sunoo flustered.

"Liar," Sunghoon mumbled, causing Sunoo's eyes to widen. "Does he remember?" Sunoo wondered, but Sunghoon fell silent again." Was he sleep-talking?"Sunoo sighed in relief, staying close to Sunghoon. He looked at Sunghoon's resting lips and gently pecked them.

"Even if what happens, I'll stay by your side this time, Sunghoon. I promise. I can't live without you now, even if you told me to go. I'll never do that," Sunoo whispered, holding his promise close to his heart.

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"What are you planning? Your face is up to something," Jay said.

"You know me well. I have a plan."

"For what?"

"For Sunghoon oppa. Lately, he's been in a bad mood, so I prepared something. Not just something, someone," Wonyoung said cheerfully.

"Who?"

"You know Sim Yunah noona?"

"Who's that?" Jay frowned.

"My friend. Forget it. Her brother, who's a psychology student in Australia, came to Korea last week. He's the same age as you two, so I thought he could help Sunghoon oppa."

"Are you saying Sunghoon is crazy?"

"I'm not saying that. I just think it's better to address any issues before they get worse. Ohhhh, I can't even think about it," Wonyoung said, shaking her head.

"Hmm...that's true, though. your choice."

"I told him to act like he just saw me and came to talk. Then I'll introduce him to Sunghoon Oppa."

"Wooooh, these girls can't be trusted."

"No one told you to," Wonyoung said sassily. Jay chuckled."Hold on a minute... Oppa, yes, tell me," Wonyoung said, taking a call from her guest. "No, not yet. I'll message you after he arrives."

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"Where are you going?" Sunoo asked.

"Meeting friends."

"Oh... come back early. It's so cold today," Sunoo said. Sunghoon didn't respond. After their kiss that night (the one Sunghoon knows about), he hadn't talked to Sunoo much and seemed to be ignoring him. Even though Sunoo noticed, he kept trying to get close like before.

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"I'm sorry I'm so late. I woke up late," Sunghoon apologized.

"Yeah, we waited for hours," Jay said, clearly annoyed. Wonyoung shot him an angry look.

"It's okay, oppa. Let's order something."

"You haven't ordered yet?"

"No, we waited for you."

"Oh, sorry."

"Hey, Wonyoung. Hi...?"

"Hi, Jake oppa. You're here."

"Yeah, I came for a change."

"Join us."

"Guys, this is Jake, one of my best friend's brothers. He's studying in Australia and is a really nice guy," Wonyoung introduced Jake to Sunghoon and Jay. Jake chuckled.

"Ah, nice to meet you guys," Jake said, shaking their hands. Jay smirked at their act.

"And this is Sunghoon, and this is Jay-my closest friends, like family," Wonyoung added, smiling.

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