Hyunjoon ran upstairs and saw Chanhee covering his face. "What's wrong?" Chanhee only pointed into the room. Hyunjoon took a peek in and saw a few of Hani's "toys" on the floor. "Oh...well...this is awkward." Hyunjoon closed the door then moved Chanhee's hands from his face. "I think I've lost all my curiosity." Hyunjoon watched Chanhee descend the stairs then flop down onto the couch.

"Was it that bad?" "Yes." "Do you want to go home?" "No." Hyunjoon sighed as he tried to move Chanhee from the couch. After a bit of a struggle, Hyunjoon managed to get Chanhee out to the small backyard. "Does anyone come back here at all?" "I do. I'm the only one who cares for it." Hyunjoon kicked a random pebble then sat down on the grass. "Are you lonely here?" "Nah..." Chanhee clicked his tongue then gave him a serious look. "Don't lie to me." "Fine. I am. Happy?" Chanhee beamed then looked down at the ground. "I'll come over more then." Hyunjoon looked at him with wide eyes.

"Don't. I can just come over to your place." "I insist. It's only fair." He knew continuing wouldn't do anything, so he quietly accepted. "Do you mind If I stay for dinner? I want to meet your dad." "If by dinner you mean instant ramen, then by all means, do stay." Chanhee laughed but then stopped as Hyunjoon wasn't laughing with him. "So, what do we do until then?" Hyunjoon shrugged as he lied down on the grass with
Chanhee following suit.
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5️⃣ Chingus

Hwall🐱:
What's new?

Moon🌙:
Not much.

Sang🥭:
Wondering why Chanhee won't reply.

Moon🌙:
He isn't? That's strange.

Hwall🐱:
Sorry San, I left my phone inside. -Chan

Hwall🐱:
So, I'm going to share with Joonie. -Chan

Moon🌙:
So you're together? I see you Joon.

Moon🌙:
Even got a new nickname.

Sang🥭:

Sang🥭:
Are you choosing Hyunjoon over me now?

Hwall🐱:
Of course not. -Chan

Moon🌙:
Joon, where's Chang?

Hwall🐱:
I don't know.

Hwall🐱:
Did you try calling his phone? House phone? Parents?

Moon🌙:
I wouldn't be asking you if I hadn't.

Hwall🐱:
I can make do without the sass.

Sang🥭:
Why don't you try contacting him, Hyunjoon?

Kyuteness🦒:
Hey!

Moon🌙:
Q! Where have you been?!

Kyuteness🦒:
I was busy...
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"Hey, I was reading that." "Well. now you're not. Hani should be coming over soon then my dad half an hour later." Hyunjoon stood up then helped Chanhee. As he helped Chanhee up, Chanhee was slightly wobbly and ended up falling into Hyunjoon's arms. "Sorry." Hyunjoon felt Chanhee pull away and he wished he could hold him one day without fear. "Oh, you're still here. With a friend." Hani pushed the front door open and walked in followed by the duo. "So, what's your name, cutie?" Hyunjoon made fists at Hani's suddenly flirty tone. "I'm Choi Chanhee, Hyunjoon's good friend." Hani nodded as she placed a cup of water in front of Chanhee. "Wow, what he did do to get someone like you to be his friend?" "Hani, drop the act." Hyunjoon had had enough of her being fake. "What act, Hyunjoon?" "This. Being all nice and flirty and so respectful." "I don't know what you're talking about."

Chanhee cleared his throat then looked at Hyunjoon. "Well, whether she is or isn't pretending, we should still respect our elders." "But-" Chanhee put a finger on his lips then looked at Hani. "Go on." Hani gave Hyunjoon a nearly impossible to catch smirk as she continued to talk to Chanhee. "She's even fooling the love of my life..."

The sound of front door opening and closing was heard as Hyunjoon's dad froze as he stepped in. "Who's this?" "Hello, sir. I'm Choi Chanhee, Hyunjoon's good friend. We were having a wonderful discussion with Ms. Hani here." Hyunjoon rolled his eyes as his father's presence annoyed him even more. "Oh, it's nice to see a new friend. I hope Hyunjoon hasn't been causing you trouble." "Not at all. In fact, I don't mind if he causes a little mischief here and there." "I'm right here." The others ignored him as they continued their conversation. "I need to get out of here." He grabbed a jacket hanging on a doorknob then left the house.

He had sent a text telling him to meet him at the usual spot. He entered the playground then crawled into the playground equipment. "Yo!" He waved to Kevin who then took a seat next to him. "You're lucky I don't live far or else you'd be on your own." Hyunjoon leaned against Kevin and let out a sigh. "I sometimes forget that we're just friends. I want to hug him and just give him all of my love. But, he'd cut me out completely if he found out." Kevin pulled Hyunjoon close then patted his back. "Well, then make him fall for you." "What?" "If he falls for you, he'll have no choice but to accept you because he wouldn't be able to stand not having you around." Hyunjoon sarcastically laughed as he repositioned himself. "Smart, but Chanhee isn't exactly easy."

Kevin felt his phone vibrate then his ringtone play. "Yolo? Joon? Oh, he's..." Hyunjoon simply shook his head. Kevin mouthed that it was Chanhee, but he didn't change his mind. "I actually don't know. Maybe he went to a convenience store?" Kevin quickly hung up before Chanhee could ask more questions. "I didn't want him knowing about our secret spot." Hyunjoon sighed as he looked at his hands. "Kevin, I'm sure of it now. I'm completely whipped for Choi Chanhee." Kevin burst out laughing as Hyunjoon looked at him with a confused face.

"After fifty years, you finally admit that you're whipped. Now that I think about it, Sangyeon and Changmin owe me $20 bucks each." "You 3 made a bet?" Kevin nodded as he typed away on his phone. "So, how were things up until now?" Kevin hummed as he was lost in thought. "My parents sent me to rehab. Luckily, it wasn't as bad as we thought it was. It wasn't such a bad place either. The people there were really nice." "Does Jacob's presence scare you still?" Kevin nodded as he fidgeted with his fingers. "I thought I would be okay, but I guess I was wrong. But, I'm not as scared when you guys are around." Hyunjoon sighed as he looked up through the hole at the sky.

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Hyunjoon was walking up to his house when he noticed Chanhee sitting on the steps. "You're still here?" "Joonie! We were worried about you. You just suddenly left and-" "Them? Worried? Don't make me laugh. But, thank you, for worrying. I just needed alone time." He noticed Chanhee was staring at him intensely before sighing. "We already ate. Your dad left food out in case you got hungry. I have to go, my mom needs me." Hyunjoon nodded as he watched Chanhee cross the street and walk to his home.

"Hyunjoon." He noticed his dad was watching him from the top of the stairs. "Yeah?" "You've been disappearing a lot. Is something going on?" Hyunjoon rolled his eyes then went into the kitchen. He heard his dad walk in then place a hand on his shoulder. "I know I may seem like I don't care about you, but I do. It's just, I don't know how to be there for you anymore. You don't open up to me." "Well, maybe you'd learn some things if you'd get your face out of Hani's ass." "Watch your language." Hyunjoon let out a sarcastic laugh then moved his father's hand off his shoulder. "Well, I'll tell you one thing. Get rid of Hani. Then maybe we could fix this failing relationship we have." Hyunjoon walked away and into his room, hoping his dad would get the message.

a/n: don't forget to vote, share and comment! chanhee finally met his dad. kevin is such a sweetheart