~Time skip: 2 weeks~

Hyunjoon woke up then frowned. It was finally the day. He heard a faint sound of creaky floorboards and figured his father was already up. He looked through his closet for the appropriate dress wear.

As he and his father exited their home, Hyunjoon saw Chanhee standing at the bottom of the steps. "I like you. Very Punctual." Hyunjoon nodded in agreement with his father as they walked to the car. "I'm still surprised he's allowing you to come along and for your mom agreeing to this despite her condition." "They're strange ones." Hyunjoon and Chanhee chuckled as they got in the car.

Hyunjoon knew the route all too well. It made him sick how he could point out the little details of certain things. After a long drive, his father parked the car a little ways from the cemetery. "Joonie, if you don't mind me asking, how did the accident happen...?" Hyunjoon felt sick just thinking of his mother's lifeless body. "Or don't. That was rude of me to ask." "I don't mind telling you. It just takes a while."

They arrived at his mother's grave after a short walk from the entrance. "We went on vacation to Busan to visit some friends of my parents. We had a lot f fun. Playing games, eating, having hearty conversations. We were crossing the street as we had the right away. I don't know what happened to the driver, but she clearly didn't have control over her car. I remember being pulled close to my mother and a strong impact. I woke up in the hospital but I didn't see my mom or dad. Fast forward, I saw my dad crying by a stretcher with my mom's lifeless body."

Hyunjoon looked at Chanhee then felt bad for making him cry. "That...that was heartbreaking...I'm sorry you had to go through something like that..." He felt Chanhee give him a tight hug which knocked the wind out of him. "Chan, not that I'm complaining, but you've become more touchy lately." Chanhee gave him a confused look which also confused him as well. "Like, you've been giving me hugs and other things more." Chanhee pulled away and looked down at the ground.

"Hey, you two, especially you Hyunjoon. Pay her some respect." Hyunjoon walked over then laid the flowers on top of her grave. "I miss you mom. Dad got involved with a bad woman, so I set him straight." He felt a sharp pain on the back of his head. "Uncalled for." Hyunjoon stuck out his tongue at his father then looked back at his mother's grave. "I hope you're resting well wherever you are. We love you mom." Mr. Heo motioned for Chanhee to come over and say a few words.

"H-Hello Mrs. Heo. I'm a friend of Hyunjoon's. I wish I had gotten to meet you when you were alive. Your son is nothing short of fun and caring. I know he'll be someone's beacon of light one day and I hope that he can hold onto the beacon of light he found." Chanhee deeply bowed then looked over at Mr. Heo and Hyunjoon. "That was sweet, Chanhee." Chanhee blushed and looked away, hoping they couldn't see it.

After standing by her grave for a long time, they all headed back to the car. "Thank you again for letting me come along." Mr. Heo nodded as he started up the car. The car ride was silent and the only sound heard was the radio. Hyunjoon felt his phone vibrate so he took it out of his pocket. "Chanhee really texted me." He sent a text back and received a reply in no time.
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Chan🐡

Chan🐡:
I want to share a story with you.

Hwall🐱:
You don't have to.

Chan🐡:
Didn't I just say I wanted to?

Hwall🐱:
Fine.

Chan🐡:
My father isn't on a business trip.

Chan🐡:
He's overseas. With someone else.

Chan🐡:
I came home one day because we had a half day. My mom was at work and I assumed my dad was too.

Chan🐡:
I heard strange noises coming from upstairs and like idiots in movies, I went towards it.

Chan🐡:
I don't regret it though.

Chan🐡:
I cracked open the door and I saw my dad in bed with another person.

Chan🐡:
A guy.

Chan🐡:
They didn't notice me. I don't know how long I watched, but I eventually ran into my room and locked myself in.

Hwall🐱:
That's traumatic...

Hwall🐱:
Is this the incident made you reject people like me?

Chan🐡:
Mostly, yes.

Chan🐡:
But, like I said, I'm ready to make a change.

Hwall🐱:

Chan🐡:

Hwall🐱:
Too much?

Chan🐡:
Yeah...kinda.
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Hyunjoon looked out the window as he mentally kicked himself for sending such a photo. "We're home boys. All fall out." They did as they were told then Hyunjoon turned to face Chanhee. "So, you're gonna go home now?" "I don't have to. I wouldn't mind spending more time with you both." They heard keys jangling as Mr. Heo opened the front door.

"She would always nag my dad about things like loose laundry and not washing dishes. She nagged me too, but not as much as him." Chanhee laughed at the stories Hyunjoon told him about his late mother. She seemed like the kind of person anyone could become friends with. "When she was strict, it was scary. If you even made a teeny tiny sound, she'd have your head." "Interesting mom. Which reminds me that I should call mine again, see if she's okay."

"Well, my mom said I can stay the night here if I wanted to." Hyunjoon quietly nodded as he rocked back and forth. "Joonie, promise me that when I ask this question, you'll be honest with me. Promise?" Hyunjoon was reluctant to make a promise towards something he didn't know. Despite everything telling him to not do it, he linked his pinky with Chanhee's.

"Did you kiss my forehead the other day? If so, why?" Hyunjoon stared at Chanhee in shock. He was sure that Chanhee was fast asleep when he did it. "I...well...You looked like a baby the way you were curled up so I just on impulse..." He noticed that Chanhee didn't seem convinced. "I mean it!" He felt as if his heart would explode if Chanhee knew the real reason and all of his feelings would pour out. "I guess I can believe you."

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Dinner time had rolled around and Hyunjoon quietly watched his father cook. "Is Chanhee staying over?" "Yeah." His father put food onto three plates and brought them to the table. "I've never seen someone so close to you other than Changmin. Even then, he's only stayed over once." They both quieted down as Chanhee walked into the kitchen. "Eat up, Chanhee. You can sleep in my room. I'll use the guest room." Hyunjoon took a few bites then looked at Chanhee. He noticed that his face looked like he was pleading with him to not do so. "Well, you two have fun, but not that kind of fun without the essentials."

Huunjoon blushed then threw a wax apple at his now laughing and retreating father. "I didn't get the joke." "It's better if you didn't." Hyunjoon quickly finished his food then walked upstairs to the guest room. He lied down and started playing on his phone. He soon grew tired after a long time and was hardly conscious.

He heard someone enter the room and quietly close the door. "Chanhee..." He noticed that Chanhee was now almost eye level with him. "You're a strong guy, Joon. But even you have your weak moments. I wish I could be of more use then." He felt Chanhee stroking his hair as if he was a child. This made Hyunjoon smile and eventually do the unthinkable at that moment.

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