Love's Battlefield

Park Myung and Kim Seon Yung's rivalry was palpable in the early evening air, thick like the humidity that clung to their skin. They had been friends since childhood, but lately, the bond had turned taut with tension. Hikari, the girl who had unknowingly become the center of their silent storm, was the reason they found themselves outside her apartment. Her laughter, a melody that once united them, now echoed through the corridors, a discordant note between their hearts.

Their eyes met, each man gazes a reflection of the other's turmoil. Jealousy had painted their hearts a dark shade of green, and it was all they could see when they looked at one another. Their friendship had become a battleground where love was the prize.

The argument began with a spark of accusation from Park Myung's eyes as they narrowed at Kim Seon Yung. "What gives you the right to be so close to her?" His voice was a low growl, barely containing the fury that bubbled beneath the surface.

Kim Seon Yung's fists clenched at his sides, a silent promise of retribution. "You're the one who doesn't deserve her! You're her doctor, not her boyfriend!" he spat back, the words as bitter as unripe fruit.

The tension grew, a storm brewing in their chests, until it spilled over into the open. The quiet of the night was shattered by their raised voices, each claiming a love that seemed to have no room for sharing.

Park Myung stepped closer, his chest heaving with anger. "You have no idea what love is! You're just a jealous fool!"

Kim Seon Yung's face twisted in rage. "You're the one who doesn't know love! You're playing games with her heart!"

“I’m not! Oh, and what about that girl you kissed? Hikari saw it and cried. You betrayed her too!" Park Myung countered.

"You dare, Park Myung!" Kim Seon Yung grabbed Park Myung's collar and threw a punch.

Their fists flew before either could think better of it, a dance of anger and pain. The thud of flesh on flesh seemed to echo in the silent night, a rhythm that matched the erratic beating of their hearts. They grappled, each trying to assert their dominance, their friendship forgotten in the face of their love for Hikari.

But as quickly as it had started, the fight ended. They were both breathless, staring at each other with a mix of anger and regret. They knew that Hikari would never be happy with them fighting over her. They had to find another way.

"Fine," Kim Seon Yung said through gritted teeth, "we'll compete fairly for her heart."

Park Myung nodded, his expression a strange mix of relief and determination. "Let's do it," he agreed. "But we can't make her sad."

They turned and walked away from each other, leaving the battleground of the night behind. The only sound was the echo of their footsteps, fading into the distance as they plotted their next moves.

The next morning, the aroma of freshly baked bread filled the hallway as both men approached Hikari's apartment, each armed with breakfast they had painstakingly prepared. They exchanged a look that was no longer filled with anger but with the fierce determination of a silent pact. The war for Hikari's heart had officially begun.

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