Koala Hug

I shrugged modestly, leaning back against the leather cushion.

"Honestly, it's just my good luck that someone as lively as Yerin likes hanging out with me."

Yoona smiled warmly, studying my face. "So... how was your trip to Uruk?"

The moment she asked, a wide, completely uninhibited smile broke across my face. Memories of the golden twilight city, the grand ziggurats, and the wild street food flooded my mind.

Seeing my sudden, dazzling smile, Yoona froze mid-breath. For a brief split second, her calm, practiced composure completely faltered as she blinked in stunned surprise before quickly regaining herself.

"It was incredible," I chuckled, rubbing the back of my neck. "I loved every second of it. I actually cut the trip short today because I decided I wanted to come back and explore the city properly with everyone later."