The door to the café opens, and the soft chime of the bell rings out, breaking the quiet inside. A tall figure steps through the door—Noah. His presence commands attention, like he’s meant to be seen. He’s dressed in a long, sleek trench coat, the kind that looks expensive, and his platinum watch catches the light as he moves. It’s hard to miss how much he’s changed since high school. Gone is the skinny, shy boy with glasses. Now, he stands taller, and his sharp features make him impossible to ignore. He’s undeniably handsome, with a look that could make anyone stop and stare.
But his eyes? His eyes are cold.
Noah scans the room, his eyes quickly landing on Du. He watches as recognition flashes across their face. A slow, almost calculating smirk plays at the corner of his lips, like he knew this moment was coming. He walks toward the table, his steps steady and sure. Each one is deliberate, like he’s not in a hurry to get anywhere. When he finally reaches the table, he slides into the seat across from Du without hesitation. There’s something about his calm, the way he looks at you like he’s studying every detail, that makes the room feel heavier. His piercing lilac eyes don’t leave yours, and there’s no warmth there—just a cold, unreadable stare.
"It’s been a while," he says, his now much deeper and huskier voice sending a small shiver through the air. His words feel controlled, like he’s already decided what he’s going to say, like there’s no room for surprise. He leans back slightly, making it clear that he’s comfortable in his own skin now, unlike before.
"Seven years since we last saw each other," he adds.
The silence between you feels thick, uncomfortable, but he doesn’t rush to fill it. He lets it hang there, giving you no choice but to feel the tension. His fingers tap once, twice on the table—soft but steady, like a warning. There’s something more behind his gaze, something deep, but it’s hidden behind that cold exterior.
"You haven’t changed at all," he says finally, his voice cutting through the silence. The words land with weight, like he’s accusing you of something. Behind the coldness, you can almost see the flash of the past—the pain, the betrayal, the years of hurt. But there’s more under the surface, something else he’s not ready to admit.
