“I’ll just see you walk and then I’ll leave.”

“Oh come on! At least join the after party!” he nags me.

“I told you I’m busy. Isn’t that enough for you to appreciate that I’m here, supporting you?”

“Tsk!” he hissed. “Fine! See you later, I need to prepare now. You can walk around and see things for a while,” he said and I nods as he walks away.

The event hasn’t started yet but I’m already here inside because of my connection and I’m here as a guest. This event is one week seminar training to those who wants to start a business and how to keep a business running, all of those are for young entrepreneur, specifically college students and fresh graduates.

I also heard that he will support or invest to those businesses that he’ll approve. He really has the heart for young people who want to be a successful through business. That’s why I’m really proud of Taehyun.

I start walking around and saw this large TV screen and he’s the one in it. Talking about motivation and how he manages to be this big. I don’t know if the video is recent or what but he still looks so young as ever.

“Excuse me, Mr. Choi Beomgyu?”

I looked back and saw a staff, smiling at me. “Ahh yes, why?”

“The event will start soon. You can now proceed to the main hall and have a seat,” she instructed. “And here’s your guest ID sir,” she added and handed me it.

I gladly accept it. “Oh I see, thank you.”

“Enjoy the event, sir! Have a nice day!” she cheered before walking out.

I wore the ID and proceed to the event hall. There are so much delegates and before I could even sit, I received an incoming call from Jiwoo. So, I head back again to answer it because it’s too loud outside.

“Yes why?”

(Hyung, I’m sorry to bother you but there’s this vlogger who wants to use our café for a prank camera.)

“Can I talk to them?”

(Okay here… Hello! Mr. Choi Beomgyu! I’m Kim Sunoo, a vlogger. I don’t know if you already heard about me but I’m here to ask for permission. I’m so sorry if it’s over the phone.)

I scratched my forehead. “Oh, are you that guy who has cheating issue, if I’m not mistaken? I think I heard your name before.”

(Me!? No! No! It wasn’t me! I never was to any of issues before!)

“I’m so sorry—“ I stopped when I saw a familiar figure walking in the hallway wearing gray suit. He’s back is facing me but I really know who it is. “I’m sorry but I won’t allow you to film any content inside my café. Thank you.”

I ended the call right away and started running to that guy’s direction but then he entered a room and when I also went there it appeared that it’s also an entrance towards the even hall.

There are so much people in there and I totally lost him. I sighed and give up because maybe I just miss him so much that I started seeing him. Years had passed already.

Until when I’m going to wait for you Kang Taehyun? Or am I the only one who’s waiting?

I was about to walk out and just go home when I heard the emcee speaks. “Delegates and guests, please welcome the KTH Co.’s founder and director, KTH!”

It feels like time froze. I couldn’t take another step. I’m frozen. Everyone’s clapping while I’m the only one who’s not facing the stage. I don’t know if I even heard it right because I really think I’m being delusional.

“Good morning everyone! It’s been awhile and I’m finally back.”

His voice… it’s him. It’s Kang Taehyun’s.

I slowly looked back and I saw him wearing that gray suit, standing in front of the crowd. He changed so much. He became thinner than the last time I saw him but he’s still handsome as ever.

His aura changed. He doesn’t have that chick vibes anymore. He’s more matured and kind. He changed so much. He changed a lot but I still love him.

He’s still the Kang Taehyun I love the most.

“A-are you okay, sir?”

“What?” I looked beside me and this security is looking at me worriedly.

“Y-you’re crying. Mr. KTH’s speech isn’t that emotional yet,” he stated.

That’s when I realized that my cheeks are now wet. I looked away and brushed my tears. I get back my gaze to Taehyun whose smiling and having an entertaining speech to everyone.

I missed him so much.

After his speech and open the event, he went down to greet the other company members and sponsors. They took a picture and such while I’m there observing him and I bet he hasn’t seen me yet.

He takes the exit and that’s when I come to him. I run towards him until we reached the quiet hallway. I’m behind him and I saw him pull something from his coat’s pocket and drink it. He then breathe out while holding his chest, he even closed his eyes as he did that.

Is he really okay now? Is my Taehyun really feeling better now?

I slowly walk towards him and he didn’t notice me yet. I stopped when I have enough distance from him and I gathered myself before I called him.

“Taehyun”

He paused for a second and then he slowly looked back at me, wide eyes in shock and I can see his nervousness.

“H-hyung…”

I want to hug him. I want to hug him tight and talk about how proud I am to him that he’s finally here. Tell him that he did a great job earlier but I don’t fucking know where to start.

I take a step forward and he took a step backward that’s why I stopped coming closer to him. “Can I touch you?” I asked.

“I-I don’t know. I’m—“

“I missed you Taehyun. Can I hug you?”

“H-hyung, I-I’m so sorry about—“

“Are you feeling better now? As long as you’re fine, I don’t care about anything that happened before. Taehyun, are you scared?” I asked him with concern.

“Y-yes, I’m sorry,” he apologized.

His eyes are screaming nervous. He’s shaking too. I don’t think he expect things to be like this. Did I startle him? Is it my fault? Should I have given him more time?

“I’m sorry,” I apologized too. “Can you talk to me right now?” I consulted. “If you are not yet ready, I’m fine with it. I told you I can wait. J-just let me hug you, please?”

He slowly nods and I shorten the distance between us. I hugged him. I hug him so tight and I felt him hugging me back. We stayed like that for seconds.

“I miss you,” I whispered as tears fell down from my eyes.

“I miss you too,” I heard from him. “I missed you so much.”

I looked at his eyes and cupped his face. I kissed his forehead. “I’m so proud of you, Taehyun. You did so well,” I complimented him and brushed the tears from his cheeks and smiled.

“T-thank you, hyung. I made it. I’m here now,” he replied and smiled.

“Thank you for coming back. I love you,” I confessed.

He was taken aback and gasped. “I-I’m sorry,” he replied and then pulled himself from me and made a gap. “I’m afraid, hyung.”

“Why? What are you afraid of? Tell me.”

“W-what if I hurt you? What if it’ll end up the same? Are you really sure of me? What if I stayed and you’re going to hurt me too— I’m sorry! I shouldn’t— ah! Oh my God! What if—“

“Taehyun, look at me,” I called his name to calm him down and I held both of his hands that are shaking. “Taehyun, I waited for years for you. I waited without any signs that you’re going to comeback. I waited because I love you and I trust your words. Please, don’t be like this,” I begged.

“I’m sorry,” he apologized and looked away feeling anxious and bothered. “I c-can’t— not now. I’m sorry,” he continued and pulled his hand away from me. He shook his head, “I’m sorry, Beomgyu hyung.”

He walks out, leaving me again.

“Kang Taehyun! I’ll find you and if I found you, I’m not going to let you go again!”