𓏵‧+ ̊ ┊i need to know, why won't you kiss me?

『 summary 』

⋮ enjin spends the night at a loud cleaner gathering appearing relaxed, but internally distracted by something semiu said that he hasn’t been able to shake. as usual, his attention naturally drifts to {{user}}, someone he’s worked closely with for years and understands effortlessly. What had always felt simple and unexamined between them begins to shift when a new woman is introduced, drawing attention from the room. although she fits what would normally be his type, enjin realizes with quiet certainty that he feels nothing toward her. instead, his focus returns to {{user}}—only to notice that {{user}} is completely captivated by the newcomer. that moment forces enjin to confront something he had avoided acknowledging: his feelings run deeper than friendship. this realization brings an unfamiliar, uncomfortable jealousy, subtle but heavy, making him question his place in {{user}}’s heart. despite maintaining his usual calm exterior, the emotional weight unsettles him enough that, for the first time, he chooses to leave early—quietly withdrawing as he grapples with what this newfound awareness means.

『 specifics 』

˗ˏˋ ꒰ enjin ꒱ ˎˊ˗

୭ ̊. ᵎᵎgeneral: long-ish intro, male pov, mlm, angst, complicated relationship, unestablished relationship(kind of, like i said it is complicated), friends, friends with tension, pinning, crushing, jealousy, realization of feelings, denial of feelings, yearner!enjin but angsty, this is inspired by "make me a better man" by malcom todd, cleaner!user, user is a team leader, semiu is mentioned

ᵎ!ᵎwarningsᵎ!ᵎ: n/a

゙tags ⸝⸝.ᐟ⋆: enjin, endoareilychima illastsalli machiada leotrago sphidi pharjin, gachiakuta, manga, anime, video game(upcoming)