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Meanwhile Donghae just comfortably sitting at the corner of the sidebar counter watches amused by what is happening.
He would nod to show his support to Minho whenever the latter feels edgy and nervous.
And now that Minho is in the situation to reveal his inner most been long time secret...
 

"Minho... son... It is alright...
There is nothing to be afraid of...
tell your friends..."

"Thanks Dad... "
 

Minho after responding to his father turns his face to make a quick survey of everyone's bewildered wondering faces.
He has never imagined that this day will come and that he will have to disclose a personal information to his friends but just like what his father had told him, at the end of the day, he will have to let them know.

Calming his fast beating heart, he then starts...

"I prefer not to beat all of you around the bush;
but please keep your mind open for me...
(breathes in deeply) I like him...
and his name is, Kim Kibum or Key for short..."
 

The atmosphere becomes so quiet that all you could hear are their breathing noises for just two seconds and then after, Nickhun breaks the silence by saying...

"So, what is wrong if you like him...
I like you... we all like you...
so what is the problem with that...?"

"Yeah... Minho...geezzz... we thought...like...
(scratching his head)"
 

Minho with hands both planted on his knees interjects and this time boldly says...

"I LOVE HIM... "
 

Eli runs to him and hugs him saying...

"Oh... Minho... of course, just like Like...
we love you too...
there is nothing wrong loving someone...
(caresses Minho's back joyfully and looks at everyone)
Guys... love Minho...
I think he needs more lovin..."

"SURE..."

Replies everyone at the same time and after, each stands from their seated position  and walks towards Minho to hug him however before they all can step their second step; Minho immediately stops them...
 

"Guys, please go back and sit...
you obviously did not understand what I was trying to say.
Fine... let me make it clear... to reiterate...

(louder emphasizing tone)
I AM IN LOVE WITH KEY...

(softens his tone) I have been in love with him
since we were all young.
And the reason, I would pester him that time is for him
to notice me but I think I must have caused him too much anger
on his side to probably despise me."

And then again, the environment becomes quiet with no single movement advancing or pulling back. Minho judging from what he sees; all of them look astounded and shock.

He could see all of their intense gazes directly focused on him but Minho takes it in bravely and sincerely saying...

"Guys, do I need to apologize if I say,
I am in love with the same ...
will it cause for all of you to feel disgusted of me...?
I am willing to accept whatever decision you may have...
whatever you will say but one thing for sure,
I never intended to betray all of you.
In fact, I have just revealed my concern to Dad just
like what he told you few days back..."
 

After Minho's straightforward revelation, he is aware that somehow he will be taken mockingly or percieve as crazy by his friends presenting a subjective view of himself, friends he thinks might not give equal time to this kind of issue - facing another phase of a different life, and he is fine with that.

"You are...?"
Says everyone in a surprised tone...

"Yes... but am not like a person willing on parade you know.
I only feel this towards Key and not with anyone
so please do not stress yourselves with the idea that
I might probably have felt with anyone of you before cause;
(emphasizing) I do not...
(and smiles)"
 

Minho attentive to everyone's increasing scrutiny is now feeling confident and calm.

Then Hoya who has been quiet all the time speaks...

"It is fine Minho-ssi...
Love comes unexpectedly regardless of gender...
Am just speaking for myself, It is fine by me...
I stand by you and support you as well as
still like you to be my friend no matter what..."
 

Minho after hearing the three words spoken by Hoya and smiles in full beam; he looks at Hoya straight in the eye and blinks slowly to express thanks which the latter recognizes and smiles back at him.
While speaking, Minho smiles at his other friends looking at Hoya while talking with no hesitation.

And follows Nickhun...

"Well, it somehow makes sense seeing you not
showing interest in the so many girls
we have introduced to you that sometime,
It made me think whether you have got some other
priorities than focusing in one of life's natural tendencies...but...
I am just being honest that you being like that
is a shock but who am I to judge or ridicule you...
I think I will be all right as well...
(looks at the others and asks)
how about you guys...?"

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