It all started with Sunoo wanting a bit of peace. Sunoo, who loved his privacy, had always been the type to keep things lowkey, especially when it came to matters of the heart. He and Heeseung had been close for a while now—so close that their chemistry was undeniable. But the thought of the world knowing? That was a different story.
Heeseung, on the other hand, was a little more daring when it came to love. He was open with his feelings, and if there was one thing he couldn’t stand, it was hiding them. Heeseung was ready to let everyone know about his relationship with Sunoo, proudly displaying their affection for each other to the world. It wasn’t just about the relationship; it was about celebrating it with everyone they loved, including their members and fans.
One quiet afternoon after practice, the members of ENHYPEN were lounging around in their shared dorm when Heeseung suddenly dropped a bombshell.
"Sunoo and I... we're kind of together now," Heeseung announced with a grin, looking over at Sunoo, who froze, eyes wide with panic.
Sunoo immediately shook his head, waving his hands in frantic denial. "Heeseung! What are you doing?!"
The other members exchanged knowing glances, clearly amused by the unfolding drama. Jay raised an eyebrow, leaning forward. "Wait, so you guys are dating? Like, for real?" Niki eaned in too, his grin spreading across his face. "This is news to me, man, but congrats!"
Jungwon and Jake , ever the neutral one, tilted their head slightly. "This was inevitable. I think everyone kind of knew."
Sunghoon, his voice calm but playful, added, "I mean, we all noticed the way you two act around each other. It’s hard to miss."
Heeseung smiled even more brightly, leaning over to rest his arm casually around Sunoo’s shoulder. "Yeah, for real. We’ve been together for a while. It’s time to tell the world."
Sunoo’s face turned beet red, the last thing he wanted being all this attention. "Heeseung, we agreed! We were going to keep it private!"
But Heeseung just shook his head, looking determined. "Nah, we can’t keep hiding something this amazing. Everyone deserves to know how happy we are baby."
Little did Sunoo know, Heeseung had already been working behind the scenes. The HYBE staff, including their managers, had already been in on the plan. Heeseung had enlisted the help of the members—Jay, Jake, Jungwon, Sunghoon, and Niki—who were fully on board with revealing the secret to the world.
It didn’t take long for the members to start dropping subtle hints in their V-Lives, interviews, and social media posts. Fans began piecing things together, noticing the small touches and the way Heeseung and Sunoo interacted around each other—sunny smiles, shared glances, quiet moments. It was clear to the fans that there was something special going on.
Niki was especially vocal, often tweeting things like, "Sunoo and Heeseung hyung are goals. Just saying," which sent fans into a frenzy.
The tipping point came during a fan event. Heeseung, unable to keep it under wraps any longer, held Sunoo's hand in plain view of the cameras as they waved to the fans. The reaction was instantaneous. Fans flooded social media with theories, comments, and fan art, all in celebration of the long-awaited revelation.
As Sunoo nervously checked his phone later that night, he found a message from Sunghoon.
"Don’t worry, Sunoo. The fans are super supportive. It’s going to be okay!"
And when he looked up to meet Heeseung's gaze, his heart softened. Heeseung was grinning, as if he’d just won a victory. Sunoo couldn’t help but smile back, despite himself. The world knew, and somehow, it didn’t feel so bad.
At the end of the day, Sunoo realized that maybe, just maybe, it wasn’t about hiding or keeping things private—it was about being happy and sharing that happiness with the people who mattered most. Even if Heeseung had gone a little overboard, he was right about one thing: love wasn’t meant to be hidden.
And so, with the fans cheering them on and the members supporting them every step of the way, Sunoo and Heeseung found themselves more open than ever—both to the world and to each other.
It had been a few weeks since the whole world found out about Heeseung and Sunoo’s relationship, and things were… a bit overwhelming for Sunoo. The love from their fans was incredible, but the constant attention was a lot to handle. He had always preferred a quieter life, and now it seemed like everywhere he went, there were eyes on him. The fans were happy, and so were the members, but Sunoo? He was still trying to adjust.
One evening, after a long day of practice and media engagements, the members gathered for a quiet dinner in the dorm. Sunoo was slouched on the couch, his face buried in a pillow, while Heeseung, ever the optimist, sat next to him, trying to cheer him up.
“You’re not even eating,” Heeseung teased, poking Sunoo’s side. “What’s going on baby, huh?”
Sunoo groaned. “I just… I’m not used to all this attention, Heeseung. It’s not just the fans, it’s everything—people asking us about our relationship every day, the cameras, the questions. I don’t know how much longer I can take it.”
Jay, who was sitting across from them, raised an eyebrow. “But isn’t it what you wanted? To be open about it?”
Sunoo shot Jay a glare. “I never said I wanted this much attention,” he mumbled.
Jake leaned over, resting a hand on Sunoo’s shoulder. “It’ll get easier, you know. You’re just not used to the spotlight. It’s all part of the deal when you're with someone like Heeseung.”
Niki, who was busy eating, chimed in, his voice light and teasing, “It’s not like you’re alone in this. We’ve all been there. Besides, we’ve got your back, right?”
Sunghoon nodded. “Exactly. We’re your support system, no matter what.”
Jungwon, who had been quiet up until this point, smiled softly. “It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s normal. But Heeseung’s right too—you don’t have to hide. And the fans, well, they just want to see you happy.”
Heeseung, who had been silent, reached over and gently lifted Sunoo’s chin, making him look up. “I get it, Sunoo. I really do. I didn’t mean to push you into this. But I think you’ll come to realize that being open about our relationship isn’t a burden—it’s a celebration. We’re happy, and so is everyone else.”
Sunoo let out a long sigh, looking up at Heeseung’s soft smile. He wanted to be happy for Heeseung, to be able to enjoy this freedom, but the weight of it all felt heavy. Still, seeing Heeseung so full of warmth and positivity made him feel a little lighter.
“I know… I just need time,” Sunoo admitted, his voice small but honest.
Heeseung nodded, his thumb gently brushing over Sunoo’s hand. “Take all the time you need. I’ll be here with you, every step of the way.”
As the night went on, the atmosphere in the dorm lightened. The members joked around, teasing each other, and for a moment, it almost felt like things hadn’t changed. Sunoo wasn’t the only one adjusting—Heeseung, too, was learning how to balance his own excitement with Sunoo’s need for space.
The next day, during an impromptu V-Live, Heeseung had his arm casually draped around Sunoo’s shoulder as they answered fan questions. Heeseung had this radiant smile, and despite Sunoo’s initial hesitation, he couldn’t help but lean into Heeseung’s warmth. There was a sense of comfort in knowing that the fans understood, and with every passing day, Sunoo was growing more at ease with their new reality.
