Severance

The Wish of Existence
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As per decorum of their friendship tradition, plus the announcement made Chanyeol, the trio were having a sleepover, at Luhan's house, due to him being the one that was leaving the farthest.

Akin to some sinister dichotomy, the room didn't seem to reflect the seemingly lewd, blunt and ungovernable nature of its owner. It was an interior design's dream; a lavender colour scheme with a sleek and easy accessible storage, a walk-in closet, neat shelves filled with photography, digital art and other artist paraphernalia.

 

Whilst Chanyeol and Kyungsoo sat on their Chinese friend's king sized bed with the backs against the headboard, fiddling with their own phones, Luhan set up his computer to allow them to watch movies – configuring all three screen to allow for a widescreen experience.

 

“I forgot what a whooping piece of machine you have...” Chanyeol stared in awe at his friend's desktop.

“I got so lucky with this one,” Luhan said proudly, “it runs UHD so smoothly, it almost makes me sick.”

“What do you run on such high quality?” asked Kyungsoo, “I thought you mainly did photography and digital art pieces, and that doesn't need such an overly powerful machine.”

“I told you in our y private conversation, Kyungsoo: hardcore graphic .”

Chanyeol visibly turned to Kyungsoo with wide eyes and raised brows.

“Hmm...” visibly irritated, Kyungsoo replied, “I might not actually miss your shenanigans, you foul deviant.”

“You will...” smirked Luhan.

 

With the screens facing the bed, the bluetooth mouse and keyboard set up and the snacks on the way, courtesy to Luhan's mother, the three friends were ready for their marathon.

 

After they finished the first movie, with the steaming bucket of popcorn and nachos on their laps and the credits rolling, the looks on their faces remained stoned in apathy.

“What the hell did we just watch?” asked Chanyeol, his face twisting in disgust.

“I don't know, someone on my social media recommended it.”

“Figures...” Chanyeol mumbled, “only the people who follow you would like this stuff.”

“It was okay,” Kyungsoo shrugged, “it wasn't terribly acted.”

“Well, yeah, but the plot made no sense. I mean, the guy turns into a dragon, yet always ends up imprisoned by the enemy soldiers... what is the point of your sizeable power if you never use it when you need it?”

“Like looking into a mirror, huh, Yeollie?” chortled Luhan.

“Are you saying I'm huge? Lu, I never...” the taller of the friends waved his hand in embarrassment.

“I was talking about your latent intelligence, but whatever, boost your... er.. little ego.”

“Oh, you, you ain't much either.”

Sensing senseless bickering ahead, Kyungsoo held back the taller of the bickering two “Chanyeol, don't - “

“Oh, yeah?!” exclaimed a challenged Luhan, “well, look at this!”

Kyungsoo poignantly pointed at his friend and yelled, halting his friend's hands lowering his pyjama bottoms “Lu! Stop it!”

“What? Soo, you know I'm decently sized.”

Chanyeol looked to his friends in shock “what the hell do you two do when I'm not around?”

“Nothing, now, let me mediate between the two of you: you're both overestimating your 'ego' “

The sudden put down was enough to calm the two testosterone-filled boast match.

With a forced smile, Kyungsoo took hold of Luhan's wireless mouse and addressed the now pouting-and-silent duo “Comedy next, you two?”

 

Unlike most of their sleepovers, Kyungsoo was the last one standing, whilst his two fellows were snoring at his flanks. Luhan's computer had already gone to sleep and Kyungsoo was left trapped between the tall Chanyeol and the spread out Luhan, which left Kyungsoo with very little space. Nonetheless, he cherished their warmth, their sound and their carefreeness – the atmosphere of their gathering did not harness the depressing reality of their split. Reaching to his left, over the sleeping giant, Kyungsoo grabbed his phone from the nightstand and began to tap it.

He opened the internet app and looked through his history – he scrolled down from the numerous searches for kittens, puppies and baby seals, until a website, written in characters he was unfamiliar with was highlighted. He tapped onto the address and then Luhan's smug but “come-hither” face appeared in a square, with the background of one of his beautiful digital art pieces – a Koi fish swimming in a rapid of fire with Chinese lanterns swaying in the background. Beneath his picture were numerous post made; text, pictures and drawings.

 

He may not grasp what the text said but the contents of the page, in essence, carried the idea of what Luhan was, a fountain of artistry, inspiration and a little madness. He clicked the apps options and promptly bookmarked the page: he may not want, or have social media, but he will indeed keep up with his friend. He looked to his right, where Luhan curled up to Kyungsoo's side, opposite of laying splayed out like before. The

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floralnori
#1
Chapter 29: Thanks for another great chapter! Kyungsoo is so lucky in his friendships. He doesn't have many friends, but the ones he has are so loyal and supportive and really only want the best for him. I'm glad he let Sehun into his life. And he actually seemed to listen, understand, and take what Sehun had to say to heart. I can't wait for their performance. They're going to show everyone!
floralnori
#2
Chapter 24: Kyungsoo keeps surprising, sometimes even shocking me. When he started shouting at Jongin, I actually had to step away from my computer for a moment. I knew the hallway was still filled with students on their way to class, and I didn't know what would happen next. And then Kyungsoo surprised me. Instead of curling into a ball of fear, he straightened his back and talked back to those that could hurt him. He's so brave in that moment. Great job, author-nim!
0818420
#3
Chapter 23: I think.......Sehun is Luhan's boyfriend???is it? Or just my lala imagination.... Lalalala...
bloodywidow #4
Chapter 19: T_T kyungsoo broke my heart when he ran from the library and broke down alone his walls are collapsing over him. I hope that something good happens to him...like finding a something he's passionate about again or a purpose for his life rather than wilting away for his sisters. Since his 2 best friends are gone, kyungsoo's time with jongin and kris is going to be more concentrated? can't wait to see how that goes!! at the end when you described him losing his wings .. I couldn't help but think of a fallen angel's image...will he change to the better/worse or will people change for him ? ahhh to many questions XDD
floralnori
#5
Chapter 17: I am so glad that Kyungsoo sat down and properly thought about how his actions and beliefs (trying to protect everyone, being their martyr) was affecting his friends and family. Actually he was a lot like Jongin in the last chapter not recognizing the power he has over others. I loved Kyungsoo's wishes for Chanyeol and Luhan. The one for Chanyeol was a little bossy but Luhan's was pure gold. I'm really glad they went through. :)
bloodywidow #6
Chapter 15: *spoiler*

REALLY interested in seeing how things develop between Kyungsoo and kris! Because of YOU and your “Long before I was yours” XD they are becoming my second favorite after kaisoo XD
If ANYTHING, this fiction, specially the acting parts in the theater, makes me wish you would do an alternative universe/magic/ dark world! I also wrote that while commenting in another fiction of yours and here I say it again…your way of writing is very regal and majestic that suits the older periods ..

English is not my first language but I hoped I conveyed my feeling and thoughts the right way .. and as always LOVE your art .. UPDATE as soon as you can XD!!!

P.S. the tag said comedy? Soooo.. is that a typo or the comedy is still to come?
bloodywidow #7
Chapter 15: *spoiler*

Nothing is for free in life...I’m afraid of that the rectangular mobile… "Lay" gave me the creeps and I'm afraid for Kyungsoo. It, in away, reminded me of death note... instead of the death you have a wish but at what cost? Does it really grant wishes or is it a mere coincidence? I hope that you focus more on abnormal part of the fiction… it gives it a different feel … but if that isn’t what you planned, that is okay too ^_^

I don't like the sisters... soojuung’s selfishness gets on my nerves...she is a huge reason why they are suffering… she can go to kyungsoo's school instead of that elite one but she chooses not to! She also knew Kyungsoo have the habit of skipping lunch for her and her sister and yet stayed quite. She also helps him get night shifts although the older sister specifically asked them not to.
The older sister is a non-factor to me in this story ..refusing soojung working in the 24/7 market but agreeing to let kyungsoo work is beyond me >.<'

how did luhan get kyungsoo's number? Maybe he is the one who bought it and gave it to lay to give it to Kyungsoo?

If jongin is going to fall in love with Kyungsoo, and he will XD, it is not going to be because of a wish.. he was taken the moment Kyungsoo lifted his gaze and acted! That is what shock and frightened him. I really don’t mind what he said to Kyungsoo ..everyone is entitle to their own opinion but shouldn’t act upon it to hurt anyone!
floralnori
#8
Chapter 14: I am so loving the bromance between the three boys. Luhan and Chanyeol accept Kyungsoo as he is, just as he accepts them. Which makes Jongin's narrow mindedness that much harder to stomach. My guts churned when he said it was wrong for boys to like each other and assumed Kyungsoo wasn't gay. Kyungsoo is so brave in that moment when he corrects him and admits that he is. His heart is breaking and he's still true to himself. :) Awesome.
floralnori
#9
Chapter 13: I am really enjoying this story! I love the combination of hyper emotional reality and magical realism. I always feel like I'm right inside of Kyungsoo as he experiences this world that's almost completely out of his control even with a wish-granting app. I am so glad he has his strong friendships with Chanyeol and Luhan. I am so confused by Jongin's almost dead reaction to Kyungsoo at the end of this chapter. Did the wish backfire and cause their emotional connection to self-destruct? I can't wait for the next chapter!
IMAGINEBYDRAGONS #10
Chapter 11: It's such a shame this story doesn't get the recognition it deserves. This is such a great story..sorry for the lack of vocabulary, I ran out of words to say. You deserved an upvote from me :)