The Museum Encounter
The art museum was buzzing with soft conversations and the quiet footsteps of visitors.
Seo Jun's work was being displayed today, and among the crowd were some familiar faces—his old classmates.
He had no interest in them.
But there was someone else watching him closely.
A girl—someone he didn't know.
She wasn't from their university.
She was a cousin of one of his classmates.
And from the way she stared at him, it was clear—she was interested.
Love at first sight.
Her cousin whispered, "Don't even think about it."
The girl frowned. "What do you mean?"
The cousin sighed.
"He has a girlfriend."
The girl's expression darkened. "So?"
Her cousin gave her a look.
"Not just any girlfriend. She's scary."
The girl scoffed. "Scary?"
Her cousin leaned in.
"Creepy. Possessive. I swear, she could kill someone."
The girl tilted her head, her lips curling into a playful smile.
"Does anyone I like ever get away from me?"
The group laughed.
One of the friends smirked. "Yeah, that's true. No one escapes her."
The girl smiled.
"Then this won't be any different."
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The Next Day
Seo Jun stood near one of his paintings, explaining it to a visitor.
Then—he felt it.
A gaze.
He glanced up.
Her.
She was back.
And this time, she was bolder.
She walked straight toward him, her eyes full of confidence.
"Oppa," she said sweetly, tilting her head. "I wanted to see your art again. You're really talented."
Seo Jun didn't react.
"Thanks. Enjoy the exhibition."
She stepped closer.
"But I'd rather talk to you."
Seo Jun's patience snapped.
He took a deep breath.
"I have a girlfriend."
The girl pouted. "I know."
He gave her a sharp look.
"Then don't do this here. Enjoy the art."
And he walked away.
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The Watcher in the Shadows
As he turned, his eyes landed on Hye Jin.
She stood at a distance, watching.
Her arms were crossed, her gaze unreadable.
Seo Jun approached her.
"You saw?" he asked casually.
Hye Jin didn't respond immediately.
Then—she glanced at the girl.
The girl was still staring at Seo Jun.
And now—she was staring at Hye Jin, too.
Hye Jin smiled.
Not the warm kind.
The eerie kind.
The kind that made your skin crawl.
Seo Jun chuckled.
"Don't do anything crazy."
Hye Jin didn't answer.
Instead, she whispered—just loud enough for Seo Jun to hear.
"Let's see how long she lasts."
The girl was still watching.
And Hye Jin—was watching her, too.
To Be Continued…