Hyunjoon and Chanhee walked side by side as they made their way back home. "I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking...I guess I can...try something new." Hyunjoon noticed that Chanhee looked uncomfortable so he moved over a bit. "Why did you move?" "Your face says exactly what you're feeling." Chanhee sighed as they rounded the corner and arrived on Hoe Rd. "Well, I guess this is where we part." Hyunjoon started walking ahead but felt something pull him back. "Joonie, if I can still call you that. I...I really mean it, my apology. I was only thinking of me. You're a great person, with and without a label."

Hyunjoon turned around and was met with a smiling Chanhee. "I can't forgive you that easily, but I'll accept the apology and compliment. You did hurt me you know." Chanhee sighed then gave him a hug. Hyunjoon wanted to resist the urge to hug back, but failed. He felt Chanhee tense then relax. Hyunjoon wasn't sure how long they were like that, so he pulled away. "That was longer than expected." "Was it? I didn't notice...I apologize." Hyunjoon curiously peered into Chanhee's face. "I'm gonna go now. Later." He watched Chanhee walk away in the direction of his home.

Hyunjoon sighed as Hani walked up to him. "Where the fuck have you been?" "None of your business, hag. Where's my father?" Hani slapped him then crossed her arms. "Where's your goddamn respect? Either way, he's upstairs." Hyunjoon rubbed his cheek as he pushed past Hani. He walked upstairs then knocked on his father's door. "Come in."

Hyunjoon couldn't remember if this was how his father's room always looked like since he really hasn't been in here since before his mother died. "Hyunjoon? Is something wrong?" "In fact, there is. It's Hani, dad." This had made his father stop typing and look up at him. "What's the problem?" Hyunjoon took a deep breath and decided to tell him everything. "She's up to something. I don't know what, but it's something. And she treats me like dirt. She constantly hits me and pinches me. She curses at me and even gave me food poisoning. She even gave me that allergic reaction that I had. I've keep quiet because I know how happy she makes you, but I've had it with her. I can't live with her." His father stood up from his chair then placed his hands on Hyunjoon's shoulders. "Why didn't you say something earlier? You know you're always my first priority." "But you always..." Hyunjoon quieted down as he realized he never really took notice of his father's feelings since he never bothered to listen.

"I'll break up with her and tell her to move out, okay?" Hyunjoon quietly nodded then watched his father exit the room. "Was it really this easy from the start...?" He sat down on his father's bed then heard someone walk in. "Hani is no more. It'll just be us two from now on." Hyunjoon found himself hugging his father and his father returning the gesture.

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Hyunjoon chuckled at the memes at Kevin had sent him as he leaned against the backboard of his bed. His meme reading was interrupted by a call from Chanhee. "Is ya boi." "Joonie..." Hyunjoon could hear sniffling on the other side. "What's wrong?" His question was answered with silence and sniffling. "I can't do anything if-" "My mom collapsed...I called 119 already...I'm just so worried about her..." Hyunjoon ran upstairs then burst into his father's room. "What-" "Chanhee's mom. Collapsed. I'm going over there." Hyunjoon ran out of the room and out the front door.

He repeatedly knocked on the door and it eventually opened, revealing a worn out Chanhee. "Chanhee..." The sound of sirens is heard as the ambulance came into view. The boys stepped to the side as the paramedics came in and carried away Mrs. Choi. "Who's related to her?" Chanhee weakly raised his hand and was whisked away. Hyunjoon could only watch as they drove off into the night.

As he walked back to his home, he noticed his father had pulled over in the car. "Get in. I know you're worried sick." Hyunjoon jumped in and they took off for the hospital. His father pulled into the parking lot and Hyunjoon quickly got out and practically ran to the building. He looked around and spotted Chanhee on the side.

"Joonie...you came." Hyunjoon nodded as he took a seat next to Chanhee. "What happened?" "We were just talking. I left the living room and I heard a thud from the kitchen. I went back and there she was." Hyunjoon patter Chanhee's back then noticed his father hadn't come in yet. "She's going to be okay, right?" "I can't say. Do what you do best. Pray." He quietly listened as Chanhee whispered and mumbled a prayer. A doctor walked towards them then gave a small bow. "Your mother is okay. It was built up stress and fatigue that caused her to collapse. Please keep an eye on her in the future. It could become worse next time. You can go in and see her soon." Chanhee nodded then the doctor walked away.

They entered Mrs. Choi room and noticed she was awake. "Mom!" Hyunjoon quietly watched as they hugged it out. "Come here and get in on it too, Hyunjoon." "I don't want to impose on your bonding moment." "I insist." He approached them and was immediately pulled into the hug. They pulled back and Mrs. Choi gave him a warm smile. "It's nice to see you again, Hyunjoon."

Hyunjoon shifted his weight as he knew he had to come clean to Mrs. Choi. "Mr-" "Mom, Joonie is gay." They both felt confused as Mrs. Choi started laughing. "I could tell he was, especially with how he looks at you." Hyunjoon looked away from the both of them as he almost met with Chanhee's eyes. "He's a good one, Chan. Don't let him get away." Chanhee continued to look at Hyunjoon who didn't seem to have heard his mom.

They exited her room then Chanhee collapsed into a chair. "Are you okay?" "I'm fine, just tired really." Hyunjoon noticed that Chanhee was going in and out of consciousness. He reached over and started running his hand through Chanhee's hair. He looked at the sleeping Chanhee and started wondering how he got so lucky. As much as he keep himself from doing it, he ended giving Chanhee's cheek a kiss. Chanhee didn't stir and Hyunjoon never felt so relieved.

His father eventually came in and asked questions. "Well, let's get you both back home." He watched as his father carried Chanhee out to the car and lied him down gently in the backseat. "He's staying with us for the night." Hyunjoon nodded and his father drove away from the hospital.

a/n: don't forget to vote, share and comment! nothing is totally going to wrong between two teens in the night