~Time skip: 1 month~

Things had gone back to normal. The men in suits had stopped coming to the school, which relieved most students. However, things were still abnormal for Younghoon. After Changmin had left, no one, not even the school, knew exactly where he went and what he was doing. No one could contact his father either. Younghoon was sure he wasn't dead, seeing as how their teal string waved around in the air vibrantly.

"Where do you think he went?" "For the last time, I. Don't. Know. Can't you locate him with your string?" "We both know that's not how it works." Juyeon sighed then looked at Younghoon with a serious gaze. "I've been meaning to ask you." "Hmm?" "Do you still like Changmin?" "No." "So, you're saying, if I showed you a picture of him right now, you wouldn't feel a thing." Younghoon remained silent as he knew Juyeon would prove him wrong. "You used to be so honest. Now all you do is lie. I'm concerned." "Maybe it's time for a change." "Time for a change? Everyone loves you for your honesty. Why? Because you're honest without being rude about it." Younghoon rested his head on Juyeon's lap then closed his eyes. "I'm sorry." "You better be."

Younghoon looked at the many strings on his wrist then his gaze landed on the teal string. "Where did you go...? I miss you..." he thought as he pressed the string to his lips. "Did you just kiss a string?" "Yes. Are you going to judge me for it?" "No." Younghoon's phone started ringing and he quickly answered it. "Yellow." He felt Juyeon flick his forehead and give him a harsh glare.

"Younghoon?" Younghoon's mouth went agape as he recognized the voice on the other end. "Changmin? Is that you? Are you okay? What happened? Where did y-" "Enough questions. I'm fine. I'll see you soon, okay?" Changmin had hung up before Younghoon could reply. "Well?" "He said he's fine and will see me soon. But how soon? I don't know. How could he disappear for over a month and then suddenly call like this an-" Juyeon had started laughing and caused Younghoon to sit up.

"What's so funny?" "You. You sounded like some girl from a drama. You know those kinds." Younghoon huffed then looked at his phone. "So he is okay. I want to see him." he thought as he smiled softly. "I wonder where he's going to meet you. I want to tag along too." "I want to love and support Changmin, but we can't always get what we want now can we?" "You know what..." Younghoon quickly got up and ran as Juyeon chased him around the campus.

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Younghoon was walking home then felt as if someone was following him. He called his mother and asked if she could come meet him outside. "I can. Stay where there are people, undeesrand?" "Yes." He hung up then made a turn to head to the main street. "Of all people, why me?" He continued walking then made his way into a store. He heard his phone ring and immediately answered. "Where are you?" "Uh, furniture store. Retsy Furniture." Younghoon hung up as he continued to walk around trying to sneak glances behind him. After a bit of walking around, he spotted his mother and felt relieved. "I don't see who would want to follow you. We live in such a good area." "Maybe times are changing." They walked out of the store, but the feeling of someone following him didn't leave.

They arrived home and Younghoon was quick to lock the front door. "Go on upstairs, I'll bring you something to snack on to calm your nerves." Younghoon did as he was told then collapsed onto his bed. "I must be stressed. There's no way someone would follow me." he thought as he closed his eyes.

He opened his eyes then noticed it had gotten darker out. He stretched out, but realized he couldn't as something was clinging to him. Younghoon looked to his left and freaked out. The person stirred then gave him a wide grin.

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