"All Natural huh. Sounds tougher than catching a criminal." Changhyun said as he sat at his desk.

I sighed heavily as she had given us two weeks to find at least one person. How did she expect us to locate anyone in two weeks? Everything was absurd. I then remembered Kevin and decided to probe Changhyun's mind again.

"Back in the forest... you said there you are. What did you mean?" I asked curiously.

"I turned to tell you that I saw something but you weren't there. I walked around a bit and I was no longer in the area we found. I was worried about you really..." he replied as he rose from his seat.

I quietly watched as he walked into an office. I knew I was bothering him and the other officers just by being here and chatting with Changhyun, but it was probably more disruptive by calling him. It was then I chose to head back to the forest later today and hopefully find Kevin again. Though, there was no guarantee he'd appear. Changhyun has eventually come back then angrily slapped a file into his desk.

"What happened?" I asked while looking away from his desk.

"Two things. One, they're pushing this case off onto me when Minhyun is clearly the better option. Two, they want me to get you to leave. Can't they see that there are things better said in person?" he grumbled as he typed on his computer.

"I'll leave so you'll only have one thing to be pissed at. Tell them I apologize for coming in like this." I said as I rose from my seat.

"No, stay. They can suck my dick for all I care. You have a problem and I'm here to listen. We're not just roommates, we're best friends. Best friends who are always there for each other." Changhyun said as he held my hand.

"Hyun..." I said in a low voice unintentionally. "Thank you..."

He pulled me back down into the seat and hid the file from my sight. I appreciated Changhyun a lot to the point I feel like I owe him for every little thing.

"You can talk to me too, Hyun. I want you to tell me things." I said as we continued to hold hands.

He nodded then gave my hand a squeeze.

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I found myself standing outside of the forest looking in. I had come alone. That was probably best anyway. I tried taking a step forward, but I didn't move. What was I afraid of? I willed my body to move and each step felt as heavy as lead. I closed my eyes as I walked forward, silently hoping I wouldn't trip. I opened my eyes and was greeted by the same sight. Trees, trees and more trees. No flowers in sight.

"Kevin? I'm sorry. I should've asked if it was okay to take a picture. You have every right to be upset." I yelled in hopes he was listening from nearby.

I felt something rub against my leg and I was surprised to see a chipmunk standing atop my shoe. It hopped off then waited. Did it want me to follow? I stepped closer then watched as the chipmunk took off, leaving a trail of tiny flowers. Soon I noticed the big flower arch and hurried ahead. I looked around for the familiar balloon in the distance.

"Kevin?" I called out.

I felt something touch my hand, causing me to pull away. Kevin had suddenly appeared by my side. His eyes were somber and his lips were pulled into a taut. It didn't take a genius to figure out he wasn't happy.

"I'm sorry, Kevin. Look, I'll delete it." I said as I showed him me deleting the photo.

He still didn't look happy. Did I do something else? He suddenly took my phone and I was hesitant to try and take it back. He tapped on it and his face turned from seriousness to confusion. I looked and saw he had opened up my secret album. My face turned red as I quickly exited my gallery. Of all albums he had to open, it had to be that one. I felt his eyes on me as I held my phone close.

"Don't take things that don't belong to you. And don't go snooping through other people's phones!" I said sharply due to embarrassment.

Kevin gave me a sad look before his balloon turned into the word "sorry". I didn't think he truly understood the words coming out of my mouth until now. I sighed then sat down on the freshly cut grass. Kevin did the same.

"Can I talk?" I asked, looking at him.

He nodded with soft eyes. I let a small smile form on my face as I turned my attention to the grass in front of me.

"My boss is expecting too much from my good friend Jin and I. Two weeks to find four people who design using pure nature? Impossible. I mean the making of clothes purely from nature is impossible. Don't you think?" I said as I fidgeted.

As expected, he didn't say anything. It was silly of me to believe he would. I felt him tap me and gain my attention. He hugged me. My nose was soon filled with the scent of nature mixed with vanilla. It was a strange mixture, but relaxing nonetheless. He pulled away then placed his hand in mine. I looked up at the balloon that displayed the word "hope".

"Easy for you to say. Your job isn't on the line..." I replied as I pulled away.

I didn't know why I thought talking to Kevin would do me any good. I got up from my spot and walked towards the arch. I noticed a chipmunk had dashed out and stood in my way. A few more appeared and motioned to something behind me. My heart sunk at the sight of Kevin's sullen face. Did he not want me to go? Things would've been easier if Kevin could talk.

"Did I upset you?" a voice said in my head.

I freaked out and looked around. It couldn't have been Kevin. But who was to say it wasn't? I stared at Kevin who only stood there and blinked.

"No. I'm just stressed... I'm going to lose my job if I keep dawdling like this." I said slowly.

Kevin looked lost in thought then jogged over to me. He placed four seeds in my hand then smiled.

"What the hell am I going to do with these? I don't have time for this." I said as I put them back in his hands.

I quickly left as Kevin didn't seem to understand the severity of my situation.