It was 3:30 in the morning and Jeonghan was looking at the clock, wondering if now was the perfect moment to get up without disturbing his lover that was sleeping beside him. Almost 2 hours had passed since Seungcheol had finally succumbed to sleep, being exhausted after making sweet love to his angel, and Jeonghan could only stare at his peaceful expression as he watched him sleep. Jeonghan thought about leaving one last kiss on Seungcheol's lips multiple times during the hours that he watched the other, but each time he decided not to. One, because he might risk waking the other up, and two, because it would make what he was about to do that much harder than it already was. Another minute had passed and Jeonghan decided that he needed go through with his plan before it was too late.

It takes the average human about 90 minutes to fall into the deepest stages of sleep which meant that Jeonghan could have gotten out of bed almost 30 minutes ago without having to worry about waking the other up, but Jeonghan was selfish so he indulged himself in those few extra minutes to enjoy Seungcheol's warmth before finally removing the arm that was wrapped around his waist to get up and search for his clothes that were thrown haphazardly around the room during their moments of heated pleasure. With every move Jeonghan made to pick up his clothes, another scene from the night flashed through his mind, accompanied by the touch and feel that still burned his skin and the dull ache that lingered around his lower back. Everything put together was so so beautiful and all too distracting and Jeonghan decided that he would deal with it all later, because right now they were slowing him down.

He had managed to put his jeans back on and was just about to slip his arms through the sleeves of his shirt when he heard the sound of his lover stirring in his sleep. Jeonghan froze as he watched the other, holding his breath for a while until he let out a sigh of relief when he saw that Seungcheol was just shifting in his sleep. Not wanting to waste any more time, Jeonghan quickly did up his buttons and reached for his wallet before he stepped out of Seungcheol's room and made his way quietly towards the front door of the apartment. After Jeonghan was finally in the living room, he knew he wouldn't have to worry about disturbing anyone since Seungcheol usually slept like a log and his roommate, Mingyu, was staying over at his boyfriend's place for the night. As he made it passed the couch, he only had a few more steps before he would reach the door and Jeonghan couldn't help but to think how easy this all was. He just had to get through the door and close it quietly for his plan would be complete and Seungcheol would be none the wiser.

However, as his luck would have it, just as he was about to put his hand on the door nob, he heard shuffling from behind him, followed by Seungcheol's deep and rough voice that was laced with drowsiness.

"Jeonghan? What are you doing?" Seungcheol asked, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

"I'm....I'm leaving Cheol." Jeonghan replied, figuring that there was no point in lying now that he was caught.

"Leaving? Where are you going at 3 in the morning? Do you need me to go with you?"

"No Cheol. I mean that I'm leaving you. For good."

"What? What do you mean? Please tell me you're joking or that this is one of your pranks." Seungcheol said, all signs of sleepiness now gone as he became very aware and very concerned by his boyfriend's words.

"I'm not joking Seungcheol. I've had it and I don't want to be with you anymore."

"You don't mean that! You can't-"

"I do!"

"Jeonghan...baby...please. What did I do wrong? How can I fix this?" Seungcheol asked while making his way over to Jeonghan to grab ahold of the other's shoulders, feeling more and more panicked with every moment.

"There's nothing to fix Seungcheol. I'm just tired of you and I need to move on." Jeonghan said, moving out of Seungcheol's arms.

"No! You can't just do this without giving me a real reason! If that were true then why are you leaving in the middle of the night like you have something to hide? I know you better than that Yoon Jeonghan! If you were really tired of me and that was the only reason then you'd have to decency to at least tell me!"

"I am telling you! Right now! I mean it Seungcheol! I'm done!"

"Then why did you sleep with me tonight?! I don't understand angel! We were so happy on our date and we came back here and we made love....you even told me you loved me tonight...so what changed within those last few hours before this very moment? What's going through your head? Speak to me baby. Please. You're really scaring me" Seungcheol asked, his voice going from demanding to sweet and soft, knowing that the tone he was using could coerce Jeonghan into speaking. There were tears in his eyes and Jeonghan tried his best to blink away his own. When Seungcheol noticed this, he thought he was finally getting through to the other and even cupped Jeonghan's cheeks while leaning in slowly to give him a soft peck on the lips, but that all changed when Jeonghan shoved him away just before their lips could meet.

"There's nothing to say Seungcheol! Not without hurting you so let me do you this favor and just leave!"

"Without hurting me? Jeonghan, just the thought of you leaving tears me apart inside. So if you're worried about hurting me then don't because you already are. Just tell me what's wrong and I promise we can work through this."

Seungcheol looked so determined and Jeonghan knew that he couldn't hold back anymore unless he wanted Seungcheol to hold onto some false hope of them working out. And despite what Jeonghan was currently doing, he wasn't that cruel to let the other believe that he still had a chance.

"Fine! If you really want to know then I'll tell you! I don't want to be with someone that has no future! You're nothing Choi Seungcheol and I don't want to waste anymore of my precious time on you! You're poor and clingy and there is nothing in store for you and sticking by your side would jeopardize my own future!"

"What are you talking about?" Seungcheol asked, completely confused and little hurt because Jeonghan always made him believe that his financial status didn't matter as long as they had love.

"I'm saying that I don't want to be with someone that could never support me! I know I told you that the difference between you and I financially didn't matter but that was when I thought you actually had a chance of making it far in life. But now we're in our third year of college and you still haven't been accepted into our university's school of business! If you can't even accomplish that then how on earth do you expect to make it in your major? I really don't see you being successful Seungcheol and I refuse to let you drag me down with you. I should have listened to my parents sooner when they told me not to get involved with you. But now here I am, finally opening my eyes to the bigger picture in life but with the hassle of trying to break things off with you when you stupidly won't let me leave because you can't let go of your silly feelings!"

"You think my feelings are silly? You think my love for you is that easy to let go of? Well it's not! I love you Yoon Jeonghan and I will not let you stand there and insult what I feel for you! You can call me all the names you want, you can put me down for my failures, you can insult my life and my very existence, but do not insult my feelings for you!"

"But I don't want you to have those feelings for me! They are annoying and so are you!"

"I don't believe you! Not after the 3 years we've spent together...not after tonight." Seungcheol said firmly.

"Forget about tonight Seungcheol! That date was a good bye! And what you call 'making love' was just a pity on my end! Just one last time to leave you with something good before I finally left. Think of it as a goodbye gift."

"What? Pity? You can't mean that." 

"I do! It meant nothing to me and it was just a way for me to get off while you got to feel 'loved'. I know you may think I'm a horrible person for that but you were only good for anyway so I decided 'why the hell not' and got one last good in before I finally left your sorry ."

"But...you told me you loved me....even right before we fell asleep. You told me that you loved me."

 "Yeah well, when I said I loved you....well that was just in the heat of the moment. I do not love you Choi Seungcheol. Get that through your head. Maybe I did in the past but I've realized that I love myself more and I cannot be in a relationship with you anymore. Please understand that."

"You really don't love me anymore?" Seungcheol asked, sounding absolutely defeated.

"I don't. I'm sorry Seungcheol but I don't want you. I've made up my mind and I'm leaving you. And I don't...I don't want to see you ever again."

"Wait...you mean we can't even be friends?" Seungcheol asked and Jeonghan couldn't help but to notice who Seungcheol looked panicked all over again.

"No. It would be too hard for the both of us. I want us to forget about each other and, personally, I want to forget about this mistake of a relationship. But that'll be hard if we see each other too often. So I think it's best if we never see each other again."

"And how do you suppose we do that Jeonghan?" Seungcheol asked, now sounding annoyed but the hurt was evident in the way his voice cracked. "We have 2 classes together and we have the same friend group! We can't just ignore each other."

"That's why I'm leaving. I'm....I'm going back to my parents' place and I'll be going to school in my hometown. I've already made the arrangements and I'll be starting in the spring semester."

"The spring semester starts in 2 weeks! You mean to tell me you'll be gone for good within that short amount of time?"

"Yes. I've been planning this for a while Seungcheol....I just never got the chance to tell you...or anyone."

"Wait, you made this decision without even telling our friends? They're like our family Jeonghan! Those kids look up to you like a mother and you leaving would break their hearts! How could you not have told them about this?"

"Well maybe I'm tired of them too! Maybe I don't want to play mommy anymore and maybe I'm sick of them treating us like we're their damn parents!"

"What are you even saying? We all look after each other because we care! The only reason they think of you like that is because you're so nurturing towards them! You can't give them that kind love and care and then suddenly take it all away!"

"Well I can and I will! I'm sorry Seungcheol but I don't care about you or any of them anymore!" Jeonghan shouted.

"I can't believe this...This doesn't sound like you at all. Do you even realize how much they would be hurt by all of this? Forget about me for a second...but think about Mingyu or Vernon. What about Hoshi? That kid looks up to you so much. He would be devastated if you just left without a reason."

"If he needs a reason then just tell him the truth. Tell him I've changed and that I'm moving on with my life."

"You should tell him that yourself."

"I...I can't do that." Jeonghan said, looking at the ground as he did so. Seungcheol could only stare at him as he tried to process Jeonghan's words.

There was a long silence before Seungcheol finally spoke.

"So that's it? You don't care about anyone anymore and you're just going to leave."

"I guess."

"Wow...You really have changed. The Jeonghan I know and love would never do that....You're not him. You're a selfish bastard."

"I am."

"You're a jerk."

"I am."

"You're a coward."

"...I am." Jeonghan replied again, but this time quietly which only made Seungcheol more angry.

"Fine! If you're going to leave then just leave already! I'll even open the door for you!"

And just like that, Seungcheol shoved passed Jeonghan to open the door. Jeonghan kept his head down and finally made his way to leave the apartment, however just before he was out the doorway, he felt Seungcheol grab his wrist.

"This is your last chance." Seungcheol said with a whisper. "Please...please tell me this was all a joke and that you didn't mean any of it." The older boy begged and Jeonghan closed his eyes and bit his lip but kept his back towards Seungcheol. He took a moment before finally replying to the plea.

"I'm sorry Seungcheol." Jeonghan replied and with that Seungcheol let go of his wrist.

"Fine. But after tonight, you better stick to your word. I don't ever want to see your face again."

"You don't have to worry about that." Jeonghan replied with a forced chuckle.

Jeonghan was about to leave when he stopped himself and turned to face Seungcheol one last time. He took in the other's face for a few moments before finally speaking.

"Goodbye Cheol" Jeonghan said, looking directly into Seungcheol's eyes, trying to tell him that he was so very sorry with his look but it seemed like Seungcheol didn't get the message because the older boy muttered a quick goodbye before slamming the door in his face, leaving the long haired brunet cold and alone in the dark hallway just outside of his now ex-boyfriend's apartment.

A/N: askjhjafhdhfe okay I know I said that DWC would be my next update I am so so so so very sorry to all of you who are waiting for an update but please understand that it takes hours for me to write one chapter for that fic and I don't have the time to do that right now. Plus I feel weird not having at least one chapter written for this fic when I've already started the planning process for future chapters. As far as updates go, DWC will be the next and then The Bet before I update this fic again.

And just fyi, this chapter is a flashback chapter which is why it's all italicized. The actual story is set 6 years later and that will start in the next chapter! Anywayyyy please let me know what you all thought! Comments are always appreciated! And thank you all for reading and subscribing!!