Minhyuk knew that keeping Changkyun's identity was a priority, especially when his two best friends were some snoopers who were ready to use all of the stratagems to spy on their friend.
So the blond boy kept Changkyun away from their mess, because he didn't want to break his confiance and he also liked to have a secret.
So Minhyuk cut his conversation with his friends and only concentrated on Changkyun.

The two boys talked for a few hours before Minhyuk excused himself.
But during this time they talked about a lot of things. For example they argued on the fact that university was only taking care of the rich students who could improve the university's image. Then they discussed about food, movies and TV shows. Before mentioning their common interest: music.
Minhyuk became crazy when Changkyun evoked the fact that he loved playing guitar. But the blond boy had to hide his secret about his YouTube channel, because he still wanted to stay unknown.
So they just talked about their musical taste before Minhyuk stopped the conversation for a long period of study.

Hoseok was gone for two hours when Changkyun's phone received a snap from him. Jooheon seemed to have it too as his phone rang at the same time as Changkyun's.
The boy first hesitated to open it. He looked at it for a few seconds, and then raised his head to his friend.
Jooheon bit his lips when he met Changkyun's gaze and then declared with a hesitant tone.

« You should not open it Changkyun. »

The black haired boy inhaled. He knew that it was some cheesy things, Hoseok loved to be cheesy when he was in a relationship.
But Changkyun knew that he couldn't avoid all of this shit if Hoseok and Hyungwon ended together.
So he opened it.
Changkyun read the little phrase accompanying the picture and his heart exploded. Because Hoseok was clearly saying that he could fall in love with Hyungwon, and it emphasized the fact that Changkyun had no chance.
But even if the boy was feeling a long nail in his chest, he was also happy for his friend. Because Hoseok deserved all the happiness in the world, and even if it was not with him, Changkyun wanted Hoseok to be in a healthy relationship.
So he just closed the snap and put his phone beside him.
However a sigh escaped his mouth when he heard Jooheon speaking a few meters away.

« Are you ok Changkyun ? »

Changkyun rolled his eyes. He loved his friend so much, but he couldn't bear his constant concern, especially when it was about his feelings.

« Yes of course. Why? »
« You saw the picture right? I know it can be difficult for you. You love him and he is with another dude. You can... »
« Stop, please. I'm ok. I just want you to stop talking about him. Hoseok is not here, he is having a good time with his date. Don't make the situation worst »

Jooheon raised his hands to indicate his abandonment. And then he smiled to Changkyun before talking again.
« Do you want to play to Guitar Heroes ? »
« Sure, get ready to lose » Changkyun said with a smile on his face.

Jooheon and Changkyun were talking about the tall boy's last painting when Hoseok opened the apartment's door. The boy seemed happy, his smile lighted up the whole room and his positive aura fulfilled every space of the flat.
Jooheon smiled, seeing his friend this happy making himself feel good. But then he glanced at Changkyun to see his reaction. But the black-haired boy only looked at Hoseok with a calm expression. Jooheon relaxed a little until their friend suddenly exclaimed.

« I think I can fall in love with Hyungwon »

And this was at this moment that Jooheon saw Changkyun's expression became darker. He noticed that his gaze was invaded by a huge loneliness that the tall one wanted to erase. So he spoke up without thinking about it twice.

« Hoseok, please stop with your happiness. Don't forget that Changkyun and I are both single. »

Hoseok frowned but didn't reply.
On the contrary that was Changkyun who answered. He encouraged his friend to continue while he scowled at Jooheon.

After Changkyun asked Jooheon to be nice to Hoseok, the muscular boy started to talk about Hyungwon. About the fact that he was really funny, that they easily talked about everything and anything, he said that he felt good with him. He added that the way Hyungwon was looking at him made him shy but that he loved it.
Hoseok was literally under the spell of Hyungwon. And Changkyun was happy for his friend. Yes, he could feel the pain in his chest, but seeing Hoseok smiling was a good cause.
So Changkyun stayed there listening to his friend, ignoring his own feelings.
After a certain time in which Hoseok was only speaking about Hyungwon's hair. The black-haired boy decided to leave to his room to study.
Once he closed the door, the darkness finally came. His loneliness whispered to his ears that he would never be loved like Hoseok with Hyungwon. His insecurities muttered that he didn't deserve to be loved anyway, that he would end up alone.
Changkyun wanted to shut those voices, so he caught his phone to play some music. But he let his finger over his screen when his eyes saw a notification.

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