Epilogue

Footsteps

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.

The sun was high in the sky but clouds in the distance threatened rain. The graveyard was quiet, peaceful. It always was at this time of day. The flowers in his hands were bright yellow, a colour that reminded him of a bright smile, of laughing eyes.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.

He neared the grave and felt the strange flutter in his chest he always did when he approached this spot. Almost as if he expected to see the occupant waiting there for him, a quizzical look on his face, a raised eyebrow. 'Hyung, what are you doing here? It's been a while, huh?'

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

He imagined how they would laugh together, there under the sun. They'd stand by the grave and he'd listen to how he was such a fool to believe him gone, to think he was dead.

When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.

His breath caught in his throat when he caught sight of the headstone and he found himself smiling even though his chest burned. He stopped walking. A hand reached out and took his. He was not alone.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do you think he's happy, wherever he is now?”

Yes, definitely.”

Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

He placed the flowers at the foot of the headstone, letting his fingers trace the letters of Dongwoo's name. He probably wouldn't be able to visit again for a while. The flight was in two hours and he wasn't sure when he'd be back. Too much had happened and he couldn't stay.

He looked up to see Woohyun waiting for him, and smiled. A tender smile. One full of love and understanding. He accepted Woohyun's hand again and laced their fingers together.

I love you, you know.” He told him, sounding world weary.

I know Sunggyu hyung. I love you too.” Came the reply.

 

A/N: The poem is Do Not Stand At My Grave by Mary Elizabeth Frye

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bluest_
#1
Chapter 10: Wow ! beautifully done , really loved your portrayal of Taekwoon , so enjoyable and entertaining ! Woohyun's sense of humor was really something
Thankyouh !
bluest_
#2
Chapter 1: Wow
xlostlightx #3
Chapter 11: TRULY A MASTERPIECE AND A REAL MYSTERY PIECE FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS AND KEPT ME READING NONSTOP
I YELLED AT YOU IN THE GC BUT IM STILL SO SHAKEN AND WOWOWOWOOW I LOVE YOUR WRITING
shinjiteii #4
Chapter 11: It was really a mystery with how things were going and who could have guessed who the culprits were. This was really interesting to read. Good work!
gyudae #5
Chapter 11: i actually feel bad for Sungyeol, poor man being betrayed by his brother and being falsely accused by his best friend....

nearing the ending, I have a lot of theories. I was able to guess that the one laying in the hospital bed is Sunggyu, the officer was daeyeol, and the killer was the false murderer's son. i didn't think I'll be right in all three lol. thanks for writing this amazing fic!!!
Himekoo
#6
Chapter 11: I read this in one sitting and i regret nothing ❤❤ This was so well written and the plot was so interesting! Up to the end I kept guessing, and I'm happy to say I figured the killer was probably the guy's son, but until the last moment I really thought the corrupt officer was Sungyeol lol Who would imagine it was Daeyeollie? :O It's difficult to find good mystery fanfics that don't sound kind of far-fetched or ridiculous tbh (or maybe I'm just too strict with my standards for it? lol) so I'm really happy I found this one ❤ And I'm happy that woogyu got back together in the end!! But poor dongwoo, he is the kindest soul in this planet, it's difficult to see him die even in a fic ;__; i could totally feel gyu's pain over the loss! ;;
CaithyCat1992
#7
Chapter 11: Ahhh this story was amazing!
sha_alina19 #8
Chapter 11: I loveeee the story~^O^~
marieah
#9
idk if u've seen their comeback trailer,but damn......it fits this like a glove. and seeing the current sad events in dongwoo's family, wow..i can only hope he could find hope and peace in those words.
once again,kudos for one awesome story!