EPISODE 3

Tanu and Yoon kept chatting, slowly getting more comfortable with each other. They talked about their favorite foods, movies, and little things about their lives.

Tanu laughed when Yoon told her about his struggle with spicy Indian food, and Yoon smirked when she shyly admitted she still slept with a sister .

Time passed quickly.

When Tanu glanced at her phone, she was shocked.

Tanu: "Oh! It’s already 12 o’clock!"

Yoon checked his phone too, raising an eyebrow.

Yoon: "Wow, I didn’t even realize. You’re easy to talk to, Tanu."

She felt a small warmth in her chest at his words.

Tanu: "You too. But I should sleep now… or my mom will scold me."

Yoon chuckled.

Yoon: "Alright, go sleep, little baby." 😉

Tanu pouted, quickly typing back.

Tanu: "I told you not to call me that!"

Yoon smirked.

Yoon: "Okay, okay. Goodnight, Tanu. Sweet dreams."

Tanu smiled softly before replying.

Tanu: "Goodnight, Yoon. Sleep well."

She placed her phone under her pillow and whispered to herself, “Why is he so nice? It feels like I've know him forever she snuggled under her blanket. Her heart was still racing from the conversation, but a sense of calm and happiness filled her.

Meanwhile, Yoon put his phone aside, staring at the ceiling for a moment. She’s so different, he thought, her simplicity leaving a lasting impression on him.

For the first time in a long while, Yoon felt a strange warmth in his chest—a feeling he couldn’t quite define. With a small smile, he turned off his bedside lamp, Snow jumping onto the bed to curl up beside him.

“Good night, little baby ,” he whispered to himself as he closed his eyes, letting sleep take over.

Next day

Tanu woke up, rubbing her sleepy eyes as she reached for her phone. The moment she unlocked it, a message popped up.

Yoon: "Good morning, Tanu."

A small smile appeared on her face. She hadn’t expected him to message first. Feeling a little happy, she quickly replied.

Tanu: "Good morning, Yoon!"

After that, she got up and started her morning routine—freshening up, changing clothes, and having breakfast with her parents.

“Tanu, eat properly,” her mother reminded her as she hurried to finish her meal.

“Yes, yes, Mom!” she said quickly, stuffing the last bite into her mouth.

After saying goodbye to her parents, she grabbed her bag and stepped outside. It was time to meet Priya.

Tanu and Priya walked toward their college together, chatting casually. But Priya couldn’t hold back her curiosity for long.

Priya: "Okay, enough small talk. Tell me—did you talk to any boy?" she asked, nudging Tanu playfully.

Tanu hesitated for a second, then sighed.

Tanu: "Yes… I did."

Priya gasped dramatically, grabbing Tanu’s arm.

Priya: "WHAT?! Who? When? How?! Tell me everything!"

Tanu rolled her eyes at Priya’s overreaction but smiled slightly.

Tanu: "His name is Yoon. i messaged first, and we talked a lot last night. He even messaged me good morning today."

Priya's smirk grew.

Priya: "Ohhh, he’s interested in you for sure."

Tanu: "No! We’re just friends. I told him not to flirt, and he agreed."

Priya raised an eyebrow.

Priya: "Hmm… just friends? Are you sure? No little heart flutters?" she teased.

Tanu quickly shook her head.

Tanu: "No way! I was just happy to talk to someone new. That’s it."

Priya smirked knowingly.

Priya: "We’ll see."

Meanwhile, miles away, Yoon had just finished his gym session. He was sweating slightly, drinking water when his phone buzzed.

Seeing Tanu’s message, a small smile appeared on his face.

Yoon: "Finally! I thought my little baby forgot about me."

Then, realizing what he wrote, he chuckled and quickly sent another message.

Yoon: "Oops, sorry! I mean, my dear friend Tanu. Happy now?" smrik,

Feeling lighter, Yoon went to his room, took a quick shower, and started preparing breakfast.

Just as he was about to eat, his phone buzzed again. Another message from Tanu.

Tanu: "I told you to stop calling me that! And what are you doing?"

Yoon smirked, taking a bite of his food before replying.

Yoon: "Cooking, eating, getting ready for college. You?"

Tanu read his message and smiled slightly.

Tanu: "Attending a boring lecture." 😩

Yoon chuckled.

Yoon: "Want me to rescue you?"

Tanu rolled her eyes but couldn't help the small giggle that escaped her lips.

Tanu quickly typed back.

Tanu: "No!"

Yoon smirked as he read her message.

Yoon: "So serious. Alright, alright, I won’t rescue you. But if you fall asleep in class, don’t blame me."

Tanu sighed, shaking her head.

Tanu: "I’m not sleeping. I’m paying attention."

Yoon chuckled, imagining her sitting all serious in class, trying not to get distracted.

Yoon: "Alright, Miss Studious. I’ll let you focus. Talk later?"

Tanu hesitated for a second, then smiled slightly.

Tanu: "Okay, talk later."

Yoon put his phone down, still smiling as he finished his breakfast and got ready for college. Meanwhile, in her lecture, Tanu tried to focus, but a tiny part of her was already looking forward to their next conversation.

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