Eunhyuk's POV:

Two weeks flew by. I had no contact with Donghae. Although we were both supposed to plan the party for our seniors, Hae had not shown up to the meetings but did send over Kibum as his representative. 

I never wanted our relationship to end up like this but I knew that asking Hae to go back to being friends would only hurt the both of us more. Not only was my relationship with Hae a bit damaged but I hadn't been able to repair things between Sungmin and myself. I never really had this type of fight with a friend so so I didn't know how to make Sungmin forgive me. I sighed walking through the hallway. Ever since I had started dating Hae all the fan girls had seemed to tone down the amount of times they would throw themselves at me and Hae but after the news broke out that I had broken up with Hae everyone seemed to flock over to him while shooting glares down my  path.

"Eunhyuk." I turned around to see Kyuhyun standing next to me. "Are you alright?" I stayed silent and simply stared at him. I knew that if I uttered a word I might end up bawling my eyes out.

"Are you okay?" I nodded but refused to respond. He continued to stare at me, making me feel uncomfortable. I bit my lower lip to stop myself from letting out the sob I had been holding in.

He sighed before patting my shoulder. "Looks like your ankle has healed."

"Y-yeah." I managed to speak but I knew that trying to make convey a full sentence would only make me bawl my eyes out.

"You sure you're okay?" This time he placed both of his hands on my shoulders while looking at me directly in the eyes. I couldn't hold it any longer. I let out a sob which quickly turned into a full out crying with hiccups and a blurry vision.

"Hyuk! H-hey hey don't cry... . Ok come on follow me. Everyone is watching so I don't think we can talk here."

Kyuhyun lead me to an empty classroom.

"Good no one is here. This is the math club room, which we rarely use since we don't have activities till the end of this quarter."

I sat down on one of the desks. I had calmed down a bit after a few seconds of crying non-stop.

"Sorry." I mumbled.

"Don't worry about it... What happened back there?"

"Ugh. I don't even know. I guess it's everything. School, Sungmin, my future, and Hae."

Kyu sat next to me leaning against the wall. "I promised Minnie I wouldn't get involved but seeing you this pitiful really gets on my nerves."

"W-what should I do?"

"First I think you should patch things up with Minnie. To be honest he's been down in the slumps like you. Even though he never admits it he gets easily hurt. He is a very sensitive kid but I'm sure he'll forgive you with open arms."

"Really? But I said some awful things."

"Trust me. Minnie is not the type to hold grudges. I mean I'm probably the one who has hurt him constantly and yet he fully embraces me. He is too much of a saint to stay angry at anyone. For school... I don't know why you're worried you still have a year left to sort those things out. The future can't exactly be planned out. Sure it's nice to have an idea of what you want but things always change so never get hung up on it. Take it easy step by step."

"Sungmin really has change you."

"Hahaha yeah... he's too good for me."

"I know... I mean what does he see in you? The only thing you having going is probably youre looks and even that fades through time."

"What? I'm lovable I don't know what you're talking about!"

"Hahaha of course you are!"

"I am! Anyways switching topics about Hae. I'm not entirely sure. I can't really tell you what to do since it is your relationship. All I can say is that I know the two of you care about each other so much that it irritates me. It would be great if you two could stay together but I also know that life isn't perfect. Sometimes you have to say goodbye, even if it kills the both of you. Just think about what you really want. What do you want at this moment. Finding yourself alone or with someone else."

"How is he doing?"

"He told me to tell you if you'd ever ask to say he is doing good and not to worry about him but honestly he's not doing well. He will be okay in time. I can see it. He has that look in his eyes that say he's determined."

"I see." We feel the same.

"Well I'm going to go find Minnie before he starts accusing me of cheating. Ah but one more thing. Hae also told me not to tell you about how the day of the carnival he is leaving."

"Leaving?"

"Yeah. Leaving as in he is going out of the country. To study business under an elite and private school. Talk to you later Hyuk. I hope you figure out what you're searching for." Kyuhyun waved while walking back inside.

"Me too.."

While I was out buying a cartoon of cranberry juice for Sora I had spotted Minnie throwing pieces of bread at pegions gathered at his feet.

I hesitated at first, thinking I should just take the juice home than comeback and see if Minnie was still here but seeing him looking so depressed only made me feel more cowardly. I was only hurting him more by trying to avoid the confrontation.

"Hey..." Sungmin looked up. His eyes quickly hardened. I gulped.

Kyuhyun you liar he is obviously still angry!

"What do you want?" 

I sighed rubbing the back of my neck with my sweating palms. To think Sungmin would make me this nervous.

"Look. I've never really been good at being a friend. I mean the only real stable relationship I ever had was with Hae and look where that ended. I know I went too far last time we saw each other. You don't have to forgive me or anything I just wanted you to know that despite our obvious differences in personality and opinions I've never seen you as anything less than a friend. I'm sorry." I blurted out quickly. I continued to stare at the crumbs on the floor, watch more pigeons begin to flock towards the pieces on the ground. 

It was silent for a while. It was very unnerving. I couldn't take it anymore. I looked up to see Sungmin crying uncontrollably but bitting down on his lower lips.

"Oh god Minnie! Why are you crying like that?! Please stop!"

"I'm just so happy. That was the sweetest thing anyone has said to me!" 

"R-really? The sweetest? That's kind of sad."

"Well not really Kyuhyun always calls me bunny and constantly tries to feed me carrots..."

"That's not very sweat."

"What took you so long?! I was starting to think you actually meant what you said! You jerk!" Sungmin wiped his tears from his face.

"I'm sorry. I just really needed some time alone. I was completely heartbroken from the whole thing with Hae's mom that I took out all my frustration out on you."

"It's fine. I understand. I just wish you would confined in me more. I'm here for you. If you ever need a beating I'll do it, even if it hurts me because I'm your friend."

"I don't think that will be necessary." Sungmin laughed.

"Here sit with me." He scooted over a bit making room for me.

"Thanks."

"Here help me feed these birds." He handed me the bag of bread.

"Can I ask you something Hyukkie?"

"Sure."

"How are things with Hae?"

"I would like to say bad since at least something would be going on but nothing at all has happened."

"Oh. What are you planing on doing?"

"I'm not sure but according to Kyuhyun I have less than 2 weeks to decide since he is supposed to leave by than."

"Hyukkie...."

"Don't worry I'll figure out my feelings by than. You know at first I was angry at Hae's mother but the more I think about it the more her words made sense. I still love Hae. I don't think I'll ever find someone like him ever again but I also don't want my future to revolve around him and I don't want him to limit himself because of me."

"So... I guess that means you have your answer?"

".... I guess I kinda do. I just don't know why I don't feel as bad as I thought I would. I think it's mainly because I don't think this is the last of us. Is that odd? Am I being to optimistic about this?"

"Maybe. I wouldn't blame Hae or you if either of you found new loved ones down the road."

"I'll probably die if I were to ever hear that news..." I laughed bitterly "Oh god I'm so selfish."

"A bit." Sungmin rested his head on my shoulders. "What if we just kidnap him. Lets just knock him out cold and than lock him in your closet. You can make a hole for him to breathe through and deliver food to him whenever he needs it." Sungmin giggled.

"Yeah that would work perfectly than his mother would send the police after me and have me jailed for 100 years."

"Free meals."

"Right because free food is the best." I rolled my eyes.

"Come... I'll walk you home. I think the juice will go bad if you keep it in the sun any longer."

"I almost forgot about it! If it goes bad Sora will kill me!"

"Lets hurry than. I'll call my mom at your house to tell her I'm going to be sleeping over."

"Why are inviting yourself? You know Sora dislikes you for taking Kyu."

"No she doesn't! She even said I could come over anytime because I'm cuter than you."

"Whatever."

"I AM! You just have an ugly monkey face I don't have the slightest idea about how Hae ever even set his sights on you."

"This monkey face has a fan club!!"

"Made up of like 6 members!"

"Those 6 are the loyalist and prettiest girls from the school! You can't come over! You're not my friend anymore!" I ran off trying to get away from Minnie, who was hysterically laughing his off while he jogged to catch up to me.

"Don't be like that!"

Today had been the first time in a long long time that I had felt as if the future wouldn't be so bad. Whatever the outcome, with friends like Minnie and Kyu, I knew I would be fine.

A week flew by quickly. I never had the chance to talk to Hae since whenever I saw him down the hallway he would either be talking to his professors or be with other students.

It was truly frustrating. 

Finally the day for the festivities I was determined to find Hae to settle things between us. I just need to find him in this giant crowd of people. He would be at the cafe that our class had planned out at 4 but there was still about an hour left and I didn't want to talk to him while he was dressed like a girl especially in front of the other students.

"I can't believe it! How are they supposed to replace him?"

"I don't know... good thing we aren't in charge of the cafe but more than finding a replacement I think the girls are more concerned with their eye candy leaving indefinitely."

"I'm part of his fan club and trust me I'm torn even though I already have a boyfriend! Oh the agony!"

I stopped at my tracks listening to the girl's conversation. Their talk was leaving me uneasy.

"What are you guys talking about?"

"What do you mean what? Of all people you should know about it"

"Huh?"

"Ugh what we mean is that you being Hae's boyfriend or ex-boyfriend or best friend or whatever you are to him should know about him leaving school!"

"What?! Today!? Isn't there still a week left?!"

"W-well yeah but he supposedly didn't want to drag it out any longer and decided to move up the date."

"Where is he right now??"

"... Uh I-I think around the administration office the last time I saw him."

"Thanks!"

What the hell?! Hae you dumb !!

I sped past Minnie who was trying to get me to buy a raffle ticket from his booth and Kyu who was challenging me against an arm wrestling game.

Hae was standing by the administration building with a cell phone in his hand and his back towards me. I yanked his collar causing  him to stumble backwards. He looked stunned but didn't say a word.

Just looking at his face caused the fiery anger inside of me to burst and turn to something so disgustingly sweet. Of course my stubbornness would never allow Hae to get away with this so I decided to do the only thing I could think of I punched him on the shoulder.

"He-Ow! What was that for?!" He glared at me while holding onto his arm.

"Well I was aiming for your face so you should feel grateful."

"What did I do now?"

"Nothing other than not telling me about only the biggest decision you have ever made!"

"Well its not like we were on speaking terms and it's not even the biggest decision I've made. The biggest I've made was coming out and confessing to you in case you've forgotten."

Well I had that coming.

"I tried talking to you but you were always busy and you didn't even show up to school for a week!"

"... I know I know... Come lets talk somewhere private... I have a few minutes to spare before I have to go."

He didn't wait for my response and led me to the place we met. The cave. We sat in silence neither of us taking the initiative to talk first. It had been a long time since I was this close to Hae. His face seemed a bit older and his hair grew longer. He didn't look tired nor stressed out but he no longer looked so carefree. I guess we both had grown a bit during out separation.

"Hyukkie I'm still in love with you. I am not leaving the country because of us breaking up... well at least not the whole reason. I'm leaving for several other reasons as well. I was hurt deeply when we broke  up. So many things went through my head during that time. One thing I did realize was that as much as I love you I've also lost the sight of myself. That week that I wasn't here was because I was going through back and forward when deciding whether I should stay or not, whether I should continue staying by your side or not, whether me being by myself would only make me lose my mind or gain it back. I don't know whether I'll end up regretting this decision for the rest of my life but its something that I need to do for myself so that if we do cross paths again I won't be as weak as I am right now to protect you and me."

"Hae... I didn't know-"

"No Hyukkie you didn't because I didn't let you. You are amazing the way you are right now. Although I won't see it for a very long time I know you'll be even more amazing in the future."

"You put me on a peddle stool."

"Only because you deserve it."

"But I only brought you heartache." Hae shook his head laughing.

"No you also made me the happiest I've ever been. You showed me love."

"In the most horrible way..."

"Stop that Hyukkie. I hate it when you say things like that because if you were so cruel that that would make me an idiot for falling in love with such a deplorable person. I don't think I'm an idiot do you?"

"No..."

"Right. I love you Hyukkie don't ever think that the person I love is a terrible person. That would hurt my pride."

"I'm your pride?"

"Yes, a beautiful one." Hae laughed.

"Hae do you think we will meet again?" I leaned my head against his shoulder.

"I'm sure."

"What if by the time we meet and I have a boyfriend?"

"Than I'll try to steal you back."

"What if you have a boyfriend?"

"Than you should try to steal me back." Hae grinned. "I'd like to see you struggle."

"Meanie... What if we both have loved ones?" I pouted.

"Than ... we both have to make sure we are both happy. If we aren't we'll find our way to one another."

"You sound confident." I poked his side.

"I'm not I'm just hopeful." He gently wrapped his arms around my shoulder.

"Hae you know I really did love you. I just think we were rushing it."

"Yeah I think so too." He squeezed my arm.

"Where are you going anyways?"

"Mmm the U.S. I'm going to be attending a private school there."

"Oh..." He checked his watch.

"Is it about time you leave?"

".... Yeah. I'm actually late." He hesitantly let go. "I'm already late... Should I?" He eyed me carefully.

"You should try to make it. You have to." He nodded slowly. He leaned forward pressing his lips onto my forehead, than to the bridge of my nose.

"I'll miss you like hell...I love you." He stood up leaving me sitting on the ground. I watched him walk across campus until I couldn't see him any longer.

"Me too." My eyes stung but I refused to let anything spill. I'd have to wait tell I got home since I still had to cover Hae's shift at the student cafe, I didn't want to let my friends down and I could use the distraction from the pain at the pit of my stomach.

7 years later...

"Hyukkie why Japan? Isn't there another athlete around Korea?"

"Yes but no one here in Korea has as much potential as this guy!"

Minnie had driven me to the airport and was now fussing about my travel arrangements. Kyu couldn't make it because he had to make sure that the restaurant was running well today since the owner fell sick this morning.

"Still... this is the first time you're traveling... I'm worried."

"Don't worry Minnie. You're going to come in a weeks time anyways."

"Why couldn't he come to Korea?"

"He's only a trainee, his firm doesn't cover the cost of his travel, and he is only a high schooler."

"Fine fine... why the heck did that kid even sign up to that lame company. Now you have to deal with getting him out of the contract and signing him up to the company you work for."

"Well that the job of a scout. To deal with the messiness."

"Anyways it looks like I should get going. I'll see you in a week."

"Fine! Fine! Leave me! You fool!.... I'll miss you! I love you!!" Minnie screamed as I tried to hurriedly get some distance between me and his embarrassing outburst.

The ride was rather nerving. It was my first time riding an airplane so I was extremely nervous not only that a little girl in the front kept yelling that we were going to crash. I got out of the airplane sluggishly trying to make my way through the crowd. I didn't pack much so I didn't have to wait for the baggage to come out of the airplane. Instead I went straight for the taxi. With the Japanese I learned during the past 3 years I directed him to the hotel I was staying at.

A lot had changed since high school. I lost my father a year ago. It was hard but harder for my mother to cope with her loss. Sora has finally got her first boyfriend however she refuses to show him her Manga collection since shes afraid of scaring him off, I doubt he'd ever leave her since he is impeccably in love with her. I did get into relationships here and there but nothing was too serious, at least not on my part. Minnie and Kyu are together though they did break up at some point but have since rekindled their love. The reason why they broke up I have never known since both parties refused to tell me.

I didn't get to become a basketball player but not because I couldn't I just realized that my skills were more effective at picking players who had greater potential than I had. I got into college through a basketball scholarship but once I realized were I could flourish I switch career paths. I don't like to brag but lately all the choices I make have been rather successful. The company I work for has even covered the cost of all my expenses and trips.

A few days ago I discovered this high school player in Japan who was extremely talented but played in a lacking team. I convinced my bosses to take a chance with him, despite his already signed contract, and they agreed. That is how I got to Japan.

I set down my luggage in the hotel room that the company had provided. It was a small room but it didn't matter to me since I would only be here for two weeks.

I took out my phone and called Minnie since I knew he would like to know I arrived safely, sadly he didn't answer and my call went straight to his voicemail.

"Hey Minnie just calling you to tell you that I've arrived safely and since you didn't answer my call I guess I'll go out sightseeing and buy my mom and sister some souvenirs so that I won't have to spend my time in this small room. Thanks.... In case you didn't notice I was being sarcastic. Anyways I'll talk to you later. Bye."

I grabbed only a small amount of money since being a foreigner in a foreign country probably mean that I was prone to loosing my money. 

The streets were crowded but lively. It felt odd being in a different country all by my lonesome but a deep feeling in my stomach felt as if this was the place to be at this time.

The store I ended up in was small but had very beautiful jewelry that the girls at home would definitely enjoy. They were handcrafted but at a hefty price.

"Well family is family." I mumbled hesitantly handing the cashier almost all the cash I had been carrying. 

"I guess I'll be walking back to the hotel." I grumbled as the cashier handed me back the small change.

"Now that wouldn't be a good idea knowing that your not from around here." A chuckle escaped from the person standing directly behind me. I immediately froze on the spot. How long had it been since I heard that voice? That chuckle?

Memories flooded my mind. I had almost completely forgotten about said person. It had been so long that at some point they just stopped crossing my mind... but hearing that voice unlocked all of the hidden emotions that I had locked away for a number of years. The crushing feeling that felt almost suffocating.

It was the voice that I hadn't realized I had longed to hear all these years.

The voice that belonged to person I hadn't seen or heard of for such a very very long time.

Guys I've completed my first fan-fic! *has mental breakdown* I had half of it done a long time ago but I was really confused about how to end it plus you know life... life interfers in everything and stuff so for the delay I deeply apologize! A part of it was also that I didn't want to finish this. (Maybe thats why i didn't completely end it as in it's kind of open endish ahhaha) Ya'll know who Hyukkie met at the end right? hahaha if you guys need confirmation yes he did meet Hae again at the end. Now will I do a sequal? Pssshh I have no idea. I want to but I don't wanna ruin the goodness of this. So if I'm persuaded enough I might consider it kekeke~ I'm not good at teasing but I still try! I noticed I didn't write much of the hotness stuff that went on in their private life lol! I apologize if you guys wanted more of that as well but I believe me when I say I was so incredibly nervous in the two chapters that I did so IF I were to ever write a sequal i'll attempt it once more. If I don't write a sequal know that I will at one point write another Eunhae fanfic because i feel like i have too keke I really want to keep writing so that I don't have to let any of you guys go!! 

Thank You New Subcribers (for the last time T~T I wish we could have interacted more often but this had to come to an end after I promised the end like 6 chapters ago.)

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COMMENT REPLIES~!!!!!!!!!!! <3333333 ahh i love you guys T~T

kewanalynne I think its kinda happy ahhaha <3 lol no really I hoped you enjoyed this ride with me as long as I have T~T Yes Hae's mom should have gone directly to Hae! so mean T~T poor hyukkie and Hae 3

Ruka29Hawkes I never do either my hand just goes with the flow~ lol I want a friend like Minnie (not as abusive keke) hahahhahaha omg your description of Hae's mom is pure gold!! yes hae owes his life to Siwon! lol jk jk I want a brother like Siwon... omg I think I want to be Hyukkie (except with all that heartache) Thanks for the support~! I'll miss these long convos about the fanfics T~T ahh i have you as a friend (if im recalling right) lol so i'll just stalk you through there jk! hehe omg I bet your friends aren't even surprised by some of the things you do lol!

Sententious I'm glad that your glad that you did!! hahahha <3

forevertops oooh~ Daehyun you say... *googles* ohh my so handsome *drools* lol jk he is now my bias for having the same b-day! I thank you for enlightening me!! <3

2H-FisHyuk I agree 100% i just wanted to slap some sense into that woman T~T she ruined something precious... Yes hopefully Hyukkie has grown up to be mature and more caring towards others feelings~

yekung updated!! but so very late.... I apologize deeply!

OmoBuings_ me too! ahh the heartache T~T

257471 updated!!!!! :3 actually you comment reminded me of how long it had been since I updated!!! thank you!!!!

Oh god I just marked the completed box... now I have to click the save chaper button...I'm gonna go cry under my blanket now! ahh it's all really over .... don't tell goodbye keke~