It was a few weeks after the incident with Hui, and things had returned to normal somewhat for Cory and the others. Jeonguk had returned back to South Korea with Changsun, promising that the next time they would come for a visit, that everyone would be there.

Kihyun had recovered pretty well considering he had survived an extraction. He felt like he owed it to Chaeyoung for giving him his wolf back so with Jeonguk's permission they added a cross for her at the lake. They buried Namjoon next to Jin, with Jimin remembering to add a cross for Taehyung.

"More and more graves just keep getting added," said Cory as he stood behind Jimin who had come to drop off his weekly flowers. "One day, hopefully not soon anyway, this will become a graveyard," mumbled Jimin as he moved away.

"Did you know Chaeyoung for long?" He asked Cory as Cory took his turn in paying his respects. "For a few months," said Cory as he brushed his fingers over the names on the crosses before taking a long look at Chaeyoung's cross. "It was long enough for us to really consider ourselves a pack even though I had been a lone wolf at the time," he said. "She kept Jeonguk and I out of trouble when the three of us were together and when I had to return to my duties she always brought food to my regiment," he said. "I knew enough Japanese to get me around, though I don't speak it anymore," he said. "It's been so long," he said, sighing as he moved away from the graves.

"D-Did Namjoon die peacefully?" Asked Jimin as he looked towards Namjoon's grave. Cory nodded. "I was the one to put him to rest," he said. "He said he wanted to meet Taehyung and Jin in the afterlife," he said. Jimin nodded. "At least it was peaceful," he said. Cory nodded.

They both turned when Kihyun came over with Kisu. "How are you Kihyun?" Asked Jimin. "Fine," said Kihyun. "I still feel a little out of it but I'm fine," he said. Kisu put his hands in his hoodie pockets. "You alright Cory?" He asked in Korean. Cory nodded. "I'm fine," he said in Korean. Kihyun and Jimin exchange glances. "Sorry, we're still used to communicating in Korean," Cory said in English as he scratched the back of his head in embarrassment. Jimin shook his head. "It's alright," he said. "You're more comfortable with it," he said. "One day we'll be able to understand you," he said, chuckling some. Cory laughs. "One day," he said.

"Do you mind if I stay out here with Cory for a little bit longer? I need to speak to him," Kisu said in English. Jimin nodded. "Go for it, I was going to head back anyway," he said. Kihyun nodded. "I'll head back with you then," he said before leaving with Jimin.

"What's up?" Asked Cory as he went to the lake shore with Kisu following behind him. "I've given it a lot of thought," said Kisu. "And I think I'll stay here," he said. "When it's time to leave anyway," he said, shrugging. Cory turned to Kisu. "Are you sure?" He asked. Kisu nodded. "I've given it a lot of thought," he said. "After being here for so long and getting to know Youngjae and Jooheon I've made the decision to stay for them," he said. "I'm going to miss one of my most loyal betas," Cory said with a shake of his head. Kisu smiled a bit. "I'll still be here," he said. "You can come visit," he said. "If I chose to go back," Cory said with a shrug.

They both headed back after spending some time at the lake, Kisu going into Youngjae and Jooheon's room. Cory went to see what Jimin and Kihyun were up to, as he found them in their room.

"What 'cha up to?" Asked Cory. "We're just cleaning up Namjoon's stuff," said Jimin as he turned and spotted Cory. "Oh right, he was sleeping in here when Kisu roomed with Youngjae and Jooheon," said Cory. "Want some help?" He asked. "Sure," said Kihyun. Cory went to help clean up, putting what Namjoon had moved into the room into boxes then out into the hallway to recycle. Once everything was cleaned up Kihyun headed out into the hall with Jimin and Cory.

"Well, now to tackle Youngjae's room," said Kihyun as he looked at all the boxes in the hallway. "I think I'd wait on that," said Cory as he looked towards Youngjae's room. "Kisu wanted to spend some time with them, we'll at least recycle the stuff we already have," he said. "Mm," said Jimin as he went to help Kihyun bring the boxes out to the truck. Cory helped as they piled all the boxes into the back of the jeep. Jimin took the jeep to the recycling center, leaving Cory and Kihyun to go back into the house and into the kitchen to start on dinner.

"Are you going to go back when it's time to?" Kihyun asked Cory as Cory was cutting vegetables. "I don't know," Cory said, sighing. "I'm indecisive now, I know they can do fine without me, but I also know that it won't be the same being here like it is when I'm home," he said. "You're used to your pack, it's understandable," said Kihyun. "And I have my other mate to find," said Cory. "That too," said Kihyun. "I just don't want to leave Jimin behind when it happens," said Cory. "That's understandable," said Kihyun as he looked towards the hallway when they heard the door to Youngjae's room open.

Kisu walked into the kitchen with Youngjae and Jooheon. "What's for dinner?" Asked Kisu. "Chicken soup," said Kihyun as Cory went to throw the cut vegetables into the pot. "Made rice to go with it," said Cory as he pointed to the rice cooker. Kisu, Youngjae, and Jooheon nod before going into the livingroom to relax and watch a movie. Jimin came in just before dinner was served and everyone went to eat dinner.