Jehoon's voice came faster than Mi Rae's thoughts could catch up. "Hyung! What the hell are you doing?"
He was already out of the car, his brows drawn tight, his steps quick and defensive like he was ready to swing if Raven took one more breath wrong.
But Raven didn't move. He stood still, his hand loosening only slightly from Mi Rae's arm, his eyes locked on her like he couldn't decide whether to scold her or crush her.
Mi Rae tried to blink back the tears gathering in her eyes, but they clung stubbornly, shimmering in the dim light of the parking lot.
Something in Raven's chest twisted. The irritation that always came with her presence settled like a heavy fog.
"You stay out of this," he muttered darkly, his voice low enough to rumble.
Jehoon scoffed, stepping closer until he was between them, his hand closing protectively around Mi Rae's wrist.
