-----------------POV from 3 YEARS AGO------------------

It was the coldest season being the year end. The snow falls greatly and its just a happy season for everyone. Kyuhyun checked
on his watch. He is on his way to see Ryeowook. They'll be watching Song Kwang Sik's piano concert as they both love the piano master.
They promise to be in the streets as the count down to a new year begins.
His mouth blew white smoke because of the coldness of the air. His shoulders raised and his hands in his pocket to keep himself warm.

He stood by the bus stop watching the fog that comes out of his mouth. He chuckled at himself. It's been two years since he started
dating Ryeowook. It was fun being with him. He's cute and loves music just like Ming. Ming. He hasn't been in contact with his
friend recently. He needed to note that it'll be his birthday tomorrow. He checked on his watch again.

"I'll make sure not to be too late" he told himself. He stood up and walked away from the bus stop.

Sungmin will be celebrating his birthday soon. What should he give to his bestfriend? He remembered giving him a charm last year. A
promise that he will be by his side forever. Although Sungmin doesn't wear it around his wrist, he used it as a keychain to his
wallet instead. He needs a smaller gift so that he can still use it. He wants to see the things he gives to be used properly. He stopped
by a small store.

Sungmin likes to hang the stuffs Kyuhyun gives him. Right, a cellphone keychain will do. He bought a pair of cellphone keychain and
is just glad of what he got for his bestfriend. A couple keychain with small star inside a big star. They're not couple, yes, but
Sungmin is the bestest friend he could ever have. They'll be together for the rest of their lives, just like these stars. Of course
Sungmin's is the small star because just like this, he'll always be inside Kyuhyun's world. His one and only best friend. He placed
it in his pocket and went out of the store and just like in movies...an accidental meet up.

"Omo, Kyung!" Sungmin was surprised to see Kyuhyun walking outside an accessory store. It's not like his bestfriend. His bestfriend
doesn't like these sissy stuffs. "I didn't expect to see you here."

"Oh." Kyuhyun immediately hid the keychain in his pocket. "I'm on my way to see Ryeong tonight. We'll be watching a concert..."

"Song Kwang Sik's concert?" Kyuhyun nodded and Sungmin immediately smile. "And you went in the store to buy him a gift I guess?" his
eyes has a knowing look but his friend immediately retorted.

"O-of course not. You know I'm not into those stuffs."

"Yeah, right, I just saw you coming out of this store!" Sungmin teased.

Kyuhyun immediately became irritated and took out the keychain from his pocket. "I went in to get you a birthday gift, see?" he said
extending his arm agitatedly to show Sungmin the star keychain. "We'll be in the streets for the countdown later, I don't have the
time to buy it tomorrow."

Sungmin didn't listen to Kyuhyun's ranting anymore. He likes the shiny little keychain dangling in front of him. "For me?" A wide smile
and a glint in his eyes.

"The year is ending today, Ming. I don't want to be the last one to grab you a gift!"

Sungmin smiled widely upon seeing two stars. Kyuhyun took it away and opened it for him. Kyuhyun made sure to take the big star and
hand the smaller star to Sungmin. "Why do I get the smaller one?"

"Come on, Ming. Even if you're older than me, I'm still taller than you. I deserve the big star more." And because you'll always be
inside my world. He took the smaller star and opened his other palm. Sungmin looked at him. "Pass me your phone."

Sungmin stupidly took out his phone and passed it to him. Kyuhyun search for the hole that is intended for keychain and placed the
star keychain there. A smile with a childish glare as it dangles on the phone. He passed it to Sungmin and smiled childishly. There
is Kyung star dangling in Ming's phone.

"There you go. Happy Birthday, Ming~"

Sungmin smiled widely and jumped on to Kyuhyun for a tight hug. "Thanks, Kyung. You're the best."

Kyuhyun likes hearing those words from Sungmin. He's the best. Because there's no other best friend like him. There's no other person
like him in Sungmin's life and no Youngwoon or any other man can replace him in his best friend's life. A casual kiss on the lips and
a smile was exchanged. It's weird that Kyuhyun's kiss doesn't change despite tasting it for a number of times now.

"Happy new year."

Just then, Kyuhyun remembered his date with Ryeowook. "." he checked on his watch and realised that the show is about to start.
"Ming, I better run now. I'll see you tomorrow, ok?" he said as he started walking. Sungmin just nodded his head. "Don't start your
ice cream without me, ok?" he shouted. Sungmin waved his hand as he watches Kyuhyun run away.

There goes Kyuhyun, slowly disappearing in front of him. Sungmin smiled as he lifted his phone and watch the little star dangles
around. He's like this little star. He has to agree with Kyuhyun that he'll be the smaller star. Because just like this, he always want
to be surrounded by Kyuhyun. "Hey Kyung star..." he said before smiling widely. He kept his phone and went opposite way.

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. He really is late. He took his phone, the big star is dangling on it. Ming star is dangling on it. He smiled shortly as he watched
it. He called on Ryeowook's phone but nobody is answering. It just keeps on ringing. Kyuhyun is weirded. Ryeowook's phone is like his
very own shadow, it never leave his side so why isn't he answering? Is he mad? Did Ryeowook ditch him? Tsk. He called on the phone
again.

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The phone continuously blinked its light as Kyuhyun's picture appears in it. The phone vibrated but it wasn't answered. The lights were
turned off. The phone's light again and Kyuhyun's picture appears as the phone vibrated on the floor. A gun shot. A scream.
Silence, crazy heart beat. A sound of siren. Another gun shot. A thug sound on the floor. Kyuhyun is still calling.

Slowly, blood started pooling around the mobile and a sound of siren became louder right in everyone's ears. The screaching sound of
a stretcher and people murmuring around is the only sound in the air.

There was a robbery at the convenient store.

----------- 1 HOUR AGO-------------

Ryeowook just arrived at the meeting place. He checked his watch. It's quite early but he doesn't mind waiting. He'll be sitting in
Song Kwang Sik's concert with Kyuhyun. What more could be exciting than this? He will be ending this year with Kyuhyun beside him.
They will be welcoming another year together. They've spent 2 yearS now and he's just glad that Kyuhyun has been a very nice boyfriend.
He doesn't complain on Ryeowook's playfulness, or fanboying to Jung Yunho. He sits with him in any musical concert and withstand his
geeky hobby of playing the piano.

He knows he hasn't that much to share. It's because Kyuhyun is such a simple boyfriend. If Ryeowook wants this, he'll get it. If
Ryeowook doesn't want that. He won't do that. He's quite diligent and they haven't argue and they don't really face big problems...
except for sometimes, Kyuhyun is being too quiet that he doesn't know what the other is thinking about. Sometimes, he just cannot
read Kyuhyun's mind. Who knows what he is thinking about? Sometimes, the best way to warm Kyuhyun up in a conversation is to talk
about Sungmin... with that he'll start talking.

It's still quite early, and it's just too cold outside. Maybe a cup of chocolate can warm him a bit before Kyuhyun comes. He looked around
and went into the convenient store. They've decided to meet nearby. He can just tell his boyfriend to come inside here to fetch him.

He dropped some coins in the dispenser and sat at a corner in the store. He looked outside as he sipped on his hot chocolate. A man
sat beside him but he ignored him and just drank on his cup. He sigh. Why is time running slowly? He wished Kyuhyun can come early
so waiting for the concert wouldn't be this boring.

The man beside him stood up and went to the counter. Ryeowook followed him with a sight but only for a short while. He looked around
and found 6 more constumers inside. Even people watching without Kyuhyun is boring. His phone vibrated and started ringing. Kyuhyun's
face appeared on the screen and he could just smile. He was about to answer when he heard a gun shot. Ryeowook was so shocked that he
dropped the phone on the floor. The phone stopped ringing. One Missed Call.

A scream from the cashier made Ryeowook look in front. The cashier's head is slowly going down. Her hands at the back of her head
before she starts keying the cashbox open.

"No moving! This is robbery!!" the man, the one who sat beside him shouted. His gun aiming everywhere particularly the cashier. The
people inside the convenient store all panicked and screamed as well. They all bent down trying to protect themselves from the sudden
danger. Ryeowook shook out of fear. He swallowed and his eyes are just big and scared. What will happen to them? He looked down and
search for his phone on the floor. He watched the robber as he takes away the money from the cashier. From there he discreetly move
out of his chair to get his phone. If he can call Kyuhyun and ask for help, he can be saved. He won't get hurt. He was kneeling
and is about to stretch his hand to reach for the mobile when it started ringing again. His eyed widened as his phone rang noisily
being in its loudest volume, catching everyone's attention. The man turned to him and approached him but both were distracted upon
hearing the police siren.

"You called the cops, didn't you?!" the man said as he aim the gun on Ryeowook. The man's eyes are red; from drugs or alcohol, he doesn't
know, but his lips are dried and his hair was a mess. There are some mustache growing around his face and his hands looked greasy.
His hands are shaky just like everyone else inside. The robber is scared as well.

"N-no, I didn't." Ryeowook's voice is shaking as he answered the man. He thought he didn't shake his head but his head is just too
clouded with fear that he doesn't know he involuntarily shook his head. His eyes on Kyuhyun's picture on his screen. The man
panicked and aimlessly point the gun everywhere. He turned to the cashier again.

"Quickly give me the money!"

Ryeowook wanted to reach for his phone. Ask Kyuhyun to get him out of there. His heart is in a crazy beat and it's not even a rhythm.
His brain is clouded and he just want to go to Kyuhyun. He just want to be safe. Where is he? What's taking him so long? He should
be here right now. Why are the police not coming in to help them? Ryeowook closed his eyes and stretched his arm to reach for his
phone. He needs to hear Kyuhyun's voice. He needs to know that the other is on his way. He blindedly took a grip on the mobile but
dropped it instantly.

A gun shot.

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Kyuhyun wondered why Ryeowook is not answering his phone. He arrived at the meeting place half an hour late. . He hopes Ryeowook
is not upset with him. He looked around and wondered why people are gathering at the convenient store. There was a yellow ribbon
fencing the whole area and people outside are peeking and gathering some loads of gossips.

He's very young.

He had some ticket to a piano concert.

It was on the head, I heard.

He's probably dead by now. 

Kyuhyun's eyebrows crossed for a while and forced himself to get inside the lump of people gossiping. He wanted to cross the yellow
line.

"Hold on right there." the police officer stopped him.

"What happened here, sir?"

"Robbery. One man was shot. The robber was caught and is being investigated."

One man was shot. Kyuhyun felt like he heard a gun shot on his head upon hearing those words. What happened to Ryeowook? He forced
himself to get inside but the police officer pushed him back. "I said you cannot get in! Go home, young man!"

"Listen." Kyuhyun said, already anxious. "I'm meeting someone here. We're supposed to meet half an hour ago but he wasn't here. I
want to know where he is." He continuously pushed himself despite the police officer's warning. He used his strength to push the
police officer away and ran inside the convenient store.

Flashes of cameras and people of different branches in government securities were all there. Foresics, police chairperson, even media
were inside. Where is Ryeowook? He's safe. He's not here. He took his phone and decided to call Ryeowook. His hand is shaking because
he saw a pool of blood on the floor. He cannot stand seeing blood. He could just remember how his father killed himself after knowing
their business went ill and shoot himself on the head. He can just recall how the blood from his father's head splatter on the closest
corners of the room. He cannot stand seeing blood. Fear and and coldness pierce his skin whenever he sees blood. His knees are weakening
and he just can't dare look at the red thing on the floor anymore. Even the smell of it makes him feel nauseous.

The familiar loud sound made him turn around and looked at the people around him. One of the police officer with surgical gloves raised
a ziplock bag with a phone drenched in blood. It has a light and it is ringing. Incoming call Kyuhyun.

Kyuhyun swallowed and his eyes are just big and as if possessed. He forced himself to walk towards the ringing phone and tears just
came up to him as he sees his own face smiling back at him from the screen. Tears filled his eyes and streamed on his face. His mouth
started shaking as he breathes from his mouth.

"Ryeowook ah..." he called, almost in a whisper. He looked down and find the floor blurry. He looked at the far side of the convenient
store and find the pool of blood he saw earlier. That- that is...

"Ryeowook ah..."

He closed his eyes as if he was about to faint. "Kid, are you alright?" one of the police officer knelt and asked him. Kyuhyun raised
his head and looked at him. He was still holding the phone. The mobile's light is already off. Six missed calls. He tried to open his
mouth so that he can speak but no matter how hard he tries, the only word that came out is Ryeowook's name.

Some officers assisted him outside. It made him calm down. He cannot see the phone anymore. He cannot see the blood anymore. But he
cannot see Ryeowook anymore. That's even worse. He shook his head and tried to think properly.

"Kim Ryeowook?" one officer asked a colleague.

"Who?" the other officer asked.

Kyuhyun closed his eyes, he's about to cry again. "The... the owner of the phone."

"Oh." The police officer nodded. "He was sent in the hospital. He was shot on the head. We haven't gotten the chance to know whether
he is alive or dead yet. The robber was too stoned, witnesses said Kim Ryeowook was trying to get his phone on the floor when the
man shot him."

Kyuhyun's head was clouded yet again. Ryeowook was shot on the head? He closed his eyes yet again and recalled the scene that he saw
few years back when his father shot his own head. He imagined Ryeowook in that state. Maybe he was struggling to live and the man
grabbed his head and shot him while at it. He raised his shaky hands and rubbed it to his face. Maybe Ryeowook was on his knees begging
for his life to be spared but was shot on his head. Kyuhyun catches his breath as his fingers tremble with these thoughts in his
mind. He saw an image of Ryeowook in the pool of blood inside the convenient store. Ryeowook ah...

Kyuhyun's mind has gone blank as the images of what could have happened to Ryeowook earlier plays in his mind. Nobody tells him what
exactly happen. His hand is on his forehead. His eyes stucked in a corner. Another gun shot in his life. How many people he cares about
will die because of that cursed thing? He closed his eyes shortly but he opened it when he heard an explosion from not so faraway.

5...

4...

3...

2...

1...

It's as if glitters of different colours were splashed in the sky. He looked up and fireworks shine upon his eyes. Ryeowook was shot
in the head.

New Year has come.

*Author's note: I survived reading last night hihi!^^
And surprisingly, I slept early because of it :P

So...? Questions are getting answered one by one aren't
they? I like the Kyung and Ming star. But I like what happened
in the latter part more >:D Nope... you don't need your tissues.
Not yet :P

Have a goodnight everyone~!