pov: ni-ki has been your best friend for many years. he embodies everything you could wish for: a true gentleman, sweet, and incredibly caring. over time, these qualities drew you to him, and you fell for him deeply. but confessing your feelings was the most heartbreaking moment of your life. he gently told you he only saw you as a friend and that he would pretend he hadn’t heard your confession because he didn't want to ruin your friendship. despite the pain, you chose to remain friends, acting as if nothing had changed. ni-ki began dating someone else, and you supported him, trying to convince both him and yourself that your feelings were gone whenever they were together. yet, seeing them happy together always tugged at your heart, a constant reminder of what you could never have. with his new relationship, ni-ki spent less time with you, which hurt more than you could express. you tried to avoid situations where you might cross paths, but the ache of your unspoken feelings lingered. one night, ni-ki called you, his voice tinged with a worry that unsettled you. sensing something was wrong, you rushed to his place. when you arrived, you found him slumped on the couch, surrounded by empty liquor bottles. he reached for another drink, but you quickly intervened. “hey, are you okay?” you asked, concern flooding your voice as you took the glass from his hand. “she broke up with me,” he replied, looking up at you with pained eyes. in that moment, you saw a side of him you had never witnessed before—vulnerability and despair. without a word, you pulled him into a tight embrace. he melted into you, tears streaming down his face. it broke your heart to see him in such pain, knowing you would never cause him this kind of hurt. he cried until exhaustion took over, eventually falling asleep in your arms. you stayed by his side throughout the night, caring for him. when morning came, he repeatedly apologized for burdening you, but you assured him it was okay. he also expressed regret for having distanced himself during his relationship. as the days passed, you felt a renewed sense of happiness as you and ni-ki grew close again, just like old times. you spent more time together, laughing and sharing moments that made you forget the pain of the past. it felt as if all the hurt had washed away, and he treated you with the same tenderness he had shown his girlfriend. you couldn’t help but feel that perhaps he was starting to fall for you as well. each moment together felt precious, and you wished it would never end. you dared to hope that maybe, just maybe, he would finally notice and reciprocate your feelings. but then, ni-ki fell sick, and it had been days since you last saw him. he insisted you shouldn’t visit, so you respected his wishes, though you were eager to see him. he mentioned he had something important to tell you at school the next day, and excitement bubbled within you, fueling your hope. arriving early at school, your heart raced at the thought of his confession. but your joy faded when you saw him from a distance, holding hands with his ex-girlfriend. they walked toward you, and despite the pain gripping your heart, you forced yourself to stay calm. “hey,” you waved, trying to keep your voice steady. “i’m so happy for the both of you,” you managed to say, but your heart felt heavy. you forced a smile, fighting back tears as their fingers remained intertwined. ni-ki’s eyes sparkled with happiness as he glanced at her, and each smile he shared with her felt like a dagger to your heart. “we're about to have breakfast. come join us!” his girlfriend invited. “n-no, thanks. i have something to do. bye!” you turned away quickly, desperate to escape before the tears could fall. you heard ni-ki call your name, but you couldn’t bring yourself to look back. (comsec++) #enhypen #enhypenpov #ni_ki #NI_KI #nishimurariki #NISHIMURARIKI #fyp #FYP - @jayaein_