Thursday.

Another day, another session. Although it was somehow wrong to think about it but Taeyong's happy whenever Jaehyun goes to a session or therapy. So far, he's been visiting Jaehyun in their apartment. He'll be stopping by for a short time, draw and write a few messages on the walls and ceiling again, maybe have a short conversation with Taeyong mostly opening up to Jaehyun, and the list goes on.

Taeyong was also trying to get Jaehyun to talk more. The man was afraid that he might say something bad or weird, but the boy lets him anything whenever he questions something. Of course, he has his limits. Outside of sessions, it's a good way to practice Jaehyun to be social and feel comfortable talking to someone. It wasn't the easiest but Jaehyun's making progress.

"Mom, I'll drive you to your office," Taeyong uttered, offering his mother to let him drive.

"Okay, your dad was actually "flexing" how well you drive because he's the one teaching. I'll be the judge of that," she said, teasingly smirking at her husband seated infront of her.

"Yongie won't fail me," his father uttered enthusiastically, "Right, Yongie?"

"I'll do my best, I guess, dad," Taeyong said sheepishly.

His mother stood, "Let's go then."

The boy nodded. He bids goodbye to his father and sister before he and his mother went out of their home. Taeyong ran and stepped into the driver's seat, putting his seatbelt and puts the keys in to start the engine. His mother sat on the passenger seat and closed the door beside her.

"You won't drive Jaehyun to the office?" she asked.

Taeyong hummed while he backs up the car out of the garage, "His auntie was home today to accompany him."

"I heard you two are going well with each other," she said with a smile.

"I don't know. He doesn't really say much, maybe I'm just really talkative and he doesn't have any choice but to stay and listen to me," the boy answered with a chuckle while he drives carefully, not wanting to disappoint his father.

"Atleast he's listening to you."

Taeyong nodded, "I really wish I'm helping him. I don't really know if I'm making his life more worth living or I'm just making it worse."

"Yong," she called, which made her son to look at her while they're on traffic, "You may not hear it from him, but if you see some progress, you're doing things right. Don't be stressed about it. I told you to take care of yourself, didn't I?"

The boy nodded, smiling back at her, "Yeah..."

A few more minutes, they finally arrived at the building. Taeyong's mother went it, leaving his son to wait for Jaehyun and the man's aunt outside. The little white kitten with orange and black spots caught his eye which actually distracted him. He sat by the stairs and called the kitten who timidly walked towards the boy.

With an adoring smile on his face, Taeyong was quite a sucker for strays. He doesn't have any pets at the moment and, being with some strays and animals in the clinic just makes him less lonely sometimes. Also, it's a way to kill some time.

Taeyong giggled while he played with the kitten with his hand. Even if he'll get some scratches, he was fine with it. Maybe he'll just put on a few bandaids later when he gets to the clinic. A few minutes, a car arrived and parked by the allotted area infront. He looked up and saw the familiar vehicle. He stood up with a big smile on his face.

"Taeyong!"

"Good morning, ms. Jung. Nice to see you again," Taeyong greeted.

She nodded, giving a smile, "It's like we didn't meet each other yesterday."

The boy laughed, "Right, I guess it just felt really long for me."

Then Taeyong's eyes went to Jaehyun. He sweetly smiled at the boy, not noticing how the man got flustered by it.

"Good morning, Jaehyunnie."

Jaehyun nodded, "Good morning..."

"Let's go. My mother's already waiting for the both of you," the boy said and walked into the building, with them following him behind.

Taeyong and the aunt lets Jaehyun go inside by the time they arrived on the right door. They won't be going with the man since they thought Jaehyun would have a comfortable time with the psychologist. Jaehyun was nervous about it but atleast they will be waiting for him outside.

Jaehyun knocked softly on the door before he opened and walked into the room. The man closed the door behind and went to take a seat on the same sofa he's been sitting on for weeks now.

"Hi, Jaehyun. It's nice to see you today," the lady uttered, having the same polite smile as Taeyong.

The man nodded, "I don't know if I should be happy to be here again."

"Don't worry, people tend to hate something once in there lifetime. Anyway, how are you? You seem to be interacting well these days."

Jaehyun nodded, fidgeting his fingers, "T-Taeyong helped me."

"Really? He wasn't much of an annoyance?" she asked.

"No...He's been with me... often."

"Ah, how do you feel about it? Having another person with you other than your aunt could be a little different, am I right?"

The man nodded, "Yes...but I-I thought he's comfortable to be with," it came out like a whisper but talking about Taeyong makes his heart race and his mind could only think of his smile.

The lady nodded, "That's really nice to know. How about you? I mean...how do you feel in general?"

"...I'm not sure. T-There's still some flashbacks and such...I still feel very anxious, but it doesn't feel that heavy," the man simply answered.

"Everything that you're feeling is valid. You don't have to feel sudden change but whatever's happening is good for you. You seem well today. You got so many help, Jaehyun. I think the one thing that's missing is you helping yourself. I know it's hard and that's normal but a little goes a long way. Okay?"

Jaehyun nodded slowly.

"I'm so happy to hear some good news from you. Keep it up. You've been conversing so...try to open up more to someone you're comfortable with. Like, tell them what's on your mind, how you feel or even try telling them something about you that you want them to know about--"

The man furrowed his eyebrows, "Why? Why should I let them know that I'm suffering?"

"Jaehyun, believe me when I say this, okay?"

Staring right into Jaehyun's eyes, filled with trauma and hatred, she saw a glimpse of goodness in him. Jaehyun wants someone to understand him but he doesn't know how to understand someone's feelings.

"Some people just wants to feel and share everything with you, even burdens."

A/N: hey guys, just wanted to know that i'm really happy with the feedback bc i really thought this could be one of those stories that ended up "it could've been better" kind of vibe,,

i read every feedback so you could say anything to me if you want to address something :D

and a little announcement?? it's not yet sure but since ppl are starting to ask me to write about blue x river

i (kinda of) decided to make some bonus chapters, published here, for them,, like 5 bonus chapters for them (except the jaeyong bonus chapter)??

what do you guys think?? i'm having a 50/50 for a short story (published seperately) or just publish it here as bonus chapters??

and thank you for enjoying my story!!

Love lots ♥