~Time skip: 3 months~

Hyunjoon noticed that Changmin was avoiding him more and more. Hyunjoon would've be overjoyed at this, but it had been going on for at least a week. Kevin had told him he still hadn't found out anything. He tried quite a few times himself to try and talk to Changmin, but he simply brushed him aside and continued on his way to wherever.

"Kevin, please tell me you've found something out." "I told you, I don't know anything as of now." Kevin didn't like lying to Hyunjoon, but he knew things could get ugly if he found out the truth. "Fine. I just miss Changmin. Sure, he can be annoying, all the time, but we've been through so many things together." "Maybe...maybe it's time to move on?" Hyunjoon looked at Kevin in shock. "Just suggesting." "I couldn't. We promised, no, we vowed to stay best friends forever. I can't just go back on that." "I see..."

Lunch time rolled in and Hyunjoon found himself staring at Changmin's empty seat. "Joonie." Hyunjoon looked at Chanhee with a somber look. "I know you're worried about Changmin, but you should still eat." Sangyeon nodded in agreement. "I know. Sorry." Chanhee watched with a face full of worry as Hyunjoon slowly ate. Hyunjoon felt someone stroke his hair briefly and saw that it was Chanhee. He thought his heart would burst because of this action and Chanhee's smile. "T-Thank you...You're always so nice to me..." "Because you're important to me." Hyunjoon couldn't help but smile at Chanhee's words.

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Hyunjoon spotted Changmin in the halls then ran over and pinned him against the lockers. "Why are you running?" Changmin tried prying him off, but he held on tight. "Tell me. What's going with you? We're best friends aren't we?" Changmin looked away from him then muttered something that he couldn't hear. "Watch yourself, Joon. One day, Chanhee isn't going to be around anymore." Hyunjoon stepped back and Changmin left without another word.

The last bell rang as students poured out of the classrooms. Hyunjoon exited his classroom and noticed Juyeon in his peripheral vision. "What do you want, Juyeon?" "Just a chat. Nothing scandalous." Hyunjoon sighed then followed Juyeon up to the roof. Once on the roof, Juyeon turned to face Hyunjoon. "I hear your having friendship problems now, aren't you?" "Don't know where you heard that, but it's not true." "No one likes a liar. Though, I see you're getting close with Chanhee."

Hyunjoon glared at Juyeon who laughed in return. "You're so cute when you're angry. But, don't get too close to Chanhee. You know what he'll do if he finds out." "Why are you saying all of this? 'Cause if it's to get under my skin, you've already done so." Juyeon shook his head then held Hyunjoon's hands. "I just want you to reconsider your feelings. I'm sure you'll come around soon." Juyeon smirked then walked away, leaving Hyunjoon alone on the roof.

As Hyunjoon turned around to leave, he saw Chanhee waiting by the door. "Do you mind if I join you?" "You can." They stood in silence as the wind gently blew. "I saw Juyeon come down from here. Did he do anything bad to you?" "Nah, just said some weird sh-stuff." Chanhee nodded and shuffled a bit before pointing at the sky. "You're like a cloud when I'm around you." Hyunjoon didn't know how to respond to something like that. "Sorry, that was weird. I apologize." "It's fine. We should get going before they lock us up here." Chanhee grabbed his hand, holding him back. "I want to stop by the convenience store before we go home. Is that okay?" Hyunjoon nodded as he reluctantly slipped his hand out of Chanhee's grasp so he wouldn't raise suspicion.

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Hyunjoon flopped down onto his couch then turned on the TV. "Hyunjoon, turn off that god damn TV. I'm trying to sleep." He snickered while he turned the volume up. He heard footsteps on the stairs and was soon face to face with Hani. She took the remote from his hand then gave him a hard slap on the cheek. "Next time it won't be the palm of my hand." She turned off the TV and went back upstairs with the remote.
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San🧡

Chanhee:
San.

San🧡:
Yeah?

Chanhee:
Things have been strange.

San🧡:
I've noticed.

San🧡:
What about it?

Chanhee:
I'm worried about Joonie.

Chanhee:
I want him to come and talk to me about things too.

San🧡:
Why are you telling me and not him?

Chanhee:
I don't know.

Chanhee:
I tried to earlier today, but I ended up calling him a cloud.

San🧡:
Really?

San🧡:
Also, you've never had a problem with voicing your thoughts.

San🧡:
Why now?

Chanhee:
I don't know myself.
Read: 3:54pm

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Hyunjoon massaged his cheek as he debated whether or not to text Chanhee to see if he could go over. He sent the message and got a reply almost instantly. "I can always count on Chanhee." He quickly grabbed his stuff then walked out.

"You got here quick. Did you run?" Hyunjoon shrugged then walked past Chanhee. "So, is something bothering you?" "Hani." Chanhee made an "o" shape with his mouth as he closed and locked the front door. "She seems like a decent person." Hyunjoon scoffed then ran a hand through his hair. "Decent? Please, she's nothing but a leech." "Rude." "Only stating facts." Hyunjoon sighed heavily as he went upstairs to go play with Prince.

"You act like you live here." Hyunjoon laughed as he poked Chanhee's puffed out cheeks. "I like being with you." "I do too. Oh, don't tell Sangyeon. He'll get jealous." Chanhee burst out laughing which caused Hyunjoon to laugh even more. "On a serious note, how long will your dad be on his business trip? I'd like to meet him." He noticed Chanhee had immediately stopped laughing and looked lost in thought. "Oh." Hyunjoon waited for Chanhee to say more, but he didn't. He watched as Chanhee started chewing on his sleeve. "Chanhee...?" "I don't know anything." "But tha-" "I don't know anything. I don't know anything. I don't kn-" Hyunjoon put his hand over Chanhee's mouth and watched as Chanhee looked at him with teary eyes.

Hyunjoon found himself holding Chanhee close while patting his back. "I'm sorry. I won't bring up that topic anymore." "It's okay. I'm fine now." Hyunjoon secretly wished he could've held Chanhee longer, but he couldn't risk it. "Joonie, I'm glad I have you around. Sangyeon isn't really the compassionate type. Whenever I cried, he'd awkwardly pat my shoulder." Hyunjoon laughed then looked at Prince in his cage. "I think he wants to be let out." Chanhee unlocked the cage and Prince immediately hopped over to Hyunjoon.

"I don't want to go home." "But it's a school night." "So? I could just wear your clothes." "I don't think we're the same size either." Hyunjoon snickered at Chanhee's comment then started laughing as he looked at Chanhee's confused expression. "Inside joke. But, please, can I stay here?" "No. Go home." Hyunjoon pouted then walked out of Chanhee's room. "See you at school!" Hyunjoon was slightly disappointed with Chanhee's answer, but he shouldn't have expected this much since he wasn't sick.

Hyunjoon entered his home only to end up face to face with Hani. "Where did you go?" "None of your business." Hani scoffed then hit his arm with the wooden spoon she held. "Can you not hit me with that and act civilized?" "Can you stop being so disrespectful to me?" "No." She hit him a few more times before walking away. "I swear, she's crazy..." he thought as he poked the areas she hit. He entered his room then lied down on his bed.

He woke up feeling itchy, so he went to the bathroom to see what was up. "...Hani." His arms and legs were red and blotchy from coming in contact with his allergy causer. He found some itch cream that would subdue the itchiness for a while and applied it. He grabbed a sheet from the closet then went to sleep in the living room.

"Hyunjoon, are you okay? Well, more like how are you feeling? Did you have an allergic reaction?" Hyunjoon opened his eyes then saw his father looking at him with worry. "I'll survive." "I'll call the school and let them know you're staying home. Don't argue with me on this. We both know how you get." Hyunjoon remained quiet as he watched his father talk on the phone.

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