[ok so in the previous book, I used underline to represent english, but looking at how this book will go, and my lazy ass, I have decided to just use english underline for when the story is in Korea. Since we are currently in Australia, I won't use underlines. Cool? Cool. Ok Edit: when they're in Australia, the underline will be Korean. Does that make sense?]

Felix exits the plane, glad he was finally able to check his phone.

Dad:
Ok Felix, your friend Max is coming to pick you up.

Felix:
How come you cant

Dad:
I said Max is coming to pick you up

Felix:
Right. See you both in a bit.

Felix sighs as he looks up from his phone. His eyes meet Max's and he smiles. The boy runs to his old friend.

"Hey Max, long time no see."

"Yeah no shit sherlock. Your dad sent me."

"I can see that." The two boys begin walking out of the airport and towards the parking lot. "So how have you been?"

"Fine. Not much has changed. Well, actually...Yeah nah, not much has changed. At least not that I've noticed. I mean, Josh got another girlfriend."

"Really? I thought he and Cindy were gonna like get married."

"Yeah, so did the rest of us. Turns out while Josh was on vacation in the U.S., Cindy met another guy. Broke up after that." Max shrugs.

"Oh dang."

"And here's my car!" Max says, pointing to an old Honda. Felix puts his luggage in the trunk and they pull out of the parking lot. The two don't talk, instead Felix looks out the window, thinking about Cindy and Josh.

What if he and Chan end up like that? What if Chan finds another boy or girl who he loves? What if they have to break up? Felix knows they just got together, and he knows Chan loves him, but his paranoia got the better of him. He sighs as he and Max drive past his old streets. Familiar shops and buildings. The memories start coming back. All of them.

Felix snaps back to reality when His house comes into view.

"I can't believe I'm back."

"Me neither dude. Now let's get you settled in." Felix nods and exits the car, grabbing his bag and suitcases. Him and Max enter the house.

"Hello?"

"I'm in the kitchen!"

"Ah, hi Mr. Lee! I got Felix for ya."

"Yes thank you very much Max. Would you like to help Felix unpack?"

"No it's-" Felix starts but Max interrupts him.

"Sure thing Mr. Lee! Come on Felix."

"Uh, right. Let's go." The two boys head upstairs and begin unpacking. "Gosh, haven't seen this room in years." Felix says softly.

"Ahah yeah. You're dad kept it the way you left in. Didn't even clean it."

"I can tell." Felix frowns as he runs his fingers over his dusty desk.

"Yeah yeah, you can clean it later. Now come help me, this is your stuff not mine Felix."

"Yeah yeah." The two boys begin to unpack, talking and catching up as they do so.

•••

Felix jumps down onto his bed, tired from his flight and unpacking. He turns onto his stomach, grabbing his phone to see a few texts.

hOe:
Text me when you are safely in your house Lixie. I miss you

_kid:
Bye bye hyung, come back soon !!

Dancing_prince:
Bye Lix, we're gonna miss you

_kid2:
Bye hyung. I'll make sure to take care of everyone for you

Asshat:
Hey man. Miss you already. Come back soon, alright? Dont ditch us

Eomma_w:
These idiots plan on ordering your favorite drink in honor of you. Bro they're all so sad so get back here asap. Remember, Eomma loves you

Changbin:
Get back soon because Chan hasn't stopped crying since you left

☹️✨💜:
I love you princess, never forget that. Message me whenever you want to, I miss you. Also tell Changbin that I'm not fucking crying MY GOD

Auntie:
We love you dear <3 good luck with the trial!

Felix begins to tear up at all the sweet messages. "I love you guys too. I'm going to miss you all so much." He smiles sadly and messages each of them back, but by now, they should all be asleep. He puts his phone down when he hears a knock on his door. "Come in." His father pokes his head in. Smiling.

"Hey kid, uh, dinner is ready. Your uncle Richard is over for dinner."

"Ok uhm, cool." Felix nods his head and his father closes the door.

Felix's relationship with his father was...complicated. I mean, they loved each other, of course. But after the incident of their loved Mother/Wife, their relationship...got a little awkward. Felix began to shut himself up and didn't really talk to anyone. And after his father sent him to Korea, they never really talked. And when they did, it usually ended in an argument.

Felix sits down at the dinner table after greeting his uncle. His dad comes out with some chicken parmigiana.

"So Felix, how was the flight?" Richard asks.

"Long. I was only able to sleep for maybe...4 hours? I think? Either way it was really boring."

"Well, flights like that are pretty long. I can't imagine how jetlagged you are." Felix's uncle chuckles lightly as he eats his dinner. Felix just forces a smile, but says nothing.

"Well, the trial is the day after tomorrow. Felix, we have a suit for you up in your closet."

"Yeah I saw. It's nice I guess."

"Right well, set your alarm for about 8 am. We need to get there on time. Richard, Melinda will be there correct?"

"Yes, she's coming with the kids. Unfortunately our babysitter couldn't make it."

"Ok, good to know. Felix,"

"Yeah?" The boy looks up from his food.

"Are you sure you want to face your mother?"

"The fuck? You fly me out here on the premise that I have to see my mom and testify against her, and you're asking me if I want to? Just fly me back home while you're at it." His father glares at him.

"You are home."

"No, I'm at my house. Not my home. My home is with Aunt Seonha and Minho. Look, I'm tired and full. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Felix sit back down at this table..Felix!"

"Let the kid be Johnny. He's hurting and he doesn't need his father to yell at him." Richard reasons with his brother and Mr. Lee sits back down, sighing deeply.

"I just don't want him to dwell on the past. I want him to see us as family again."

"I know Johnny, I know."

[Johnny: Seokmin]
[Jessica: Cheonhae]

[Uncle Richard also has a korean name, but that doesn't matter.]