Minseok has known Baekhyun for years now. When they were still in high school under the school’s music team, both excelled as good performers while at the same time on top of their classes. Minseok is a year ahead of Baek, but it didn’t stop both from being close. So close that Minseok realized he has fallen. 

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The day he realized was when Baekhyun suddenly appeared in front of him during lunch, eyes puffy and face looking pale. A couple of weeks would then be Minseok’s graduation. He also already mentioned to Baek he’ll be moving to the city for college as he accepted the scholarship offered to him from one of the prestigious schools he has always dreamed of. 

“Hey Bobohu what’s wrong? You look terrible.” Minseok asked. He wiped the sweat from Baek’s forehead covered by his hair. “Seokie, I dreamt last night about you in the college university and got so scared seeing your dark eyes while you drown yourself in books. You didn’t even remember me when I called you. You didn’t even look at my eyes”. He gasped. “I’m really afraid you will forget me when you get too attached with your uni life”. “You’re the only closest friend I get to know in my life”. A deep sigh followed through. Minseok just laughed it off while patting Baekhyun’s head. “Boo, don’t get too attached or you’ll end up crying too much”. Minseok laughed again. This time it was louder. Baekhyun flashed a pout trying to hold back his tears. “No no, I’m just of course joking! Why would I even forget you? You’re part of my life now. Of course I wouldn’t just throw you off”. Minseok assured. “Now, eat so you can regain your cheerfulness”. Baekhyun then felt better hearing those words.

Baekhyun started to get a little clingy to Minseok during his sophomore year when he confessed he is also attracted to men. He was just so elated to know that Minseok didn’t even judge him. In fact, supported him to get closer to the one he likes. Minseok brushed it off stating his cousin Junmyeon has the same dilemma so Baekhyun’s confession wasn’t much of a big deal. 

The school day went by so fast. It was Friday. Minseok just stayed in bed thinking how furious Baekhyun looked earlier. He couldn’t take Baekhyun off his mind. “Why was I so attached to him? Why do I always look after him and care so much? Why am I asking these? Why am I feeling something?” He whispered to himself. He buried himself to his pillow trying to forget everything he is thinking. He just wants to forget. After an hour of staring blankly at the ceiling, he finally dozed off without noticing the messages from his cellphone.