Sungmin went straight to the new place and was surprised to see Kyuhyun there. "You're quite early." he said. He didn't expect Kyuhyun to be inside, by this time, it's either the other is in the hospital or in his place. He went in and took out his coat
and closed the door. The radio is on and Kyuhyun is busy assembling the computers in one area. He looked back shortly and smiled a
little before going back to what he is doing.

"You're quite late today." Kyuhyun said. Normally, Sungmin will be home (to his place) before this time but now the sun is about to set. He took the mini screwdriver and tried to turn some pieces of the CPU. He blew it and checked it again before placing it back inside. Sungmin nodded and pouted.

"Boss wants to release another group soon so he wanted us to train them harder. Quite pressured to write songs." he shook his head and
sighed heavily.

"Is that the dinosaur's group?" Kyuhyun asked casually. Sungmin widened his smile.

"Jonghyun? He's been released a long time ago." The other nodded his head and the conversation ended there. Sungmin bit his lower lip and
watched him as he checks pieces of the computer before putting it in. "You look so busy."

"This is my last set. I discarded the others since they're of no use." Sungmin nodded. "This is the last in my place so I guess I've
moved in completely." He stopped moving and turned to Sungmin. "How about you? Do you need help in moving some things?"

Sungmin pouted for a while and slowly shook his head. "I've moved everything the other day. I've locked my place as well. I'm thinking
of selling it so we can have extra money in case of emergency." he looked at Kyuhyun waiting for a response. He got a nod and hmm...

"I'm thinking of the same. It won't be that much but at least we have some savings if anything happens. Or maybe we can use it to travel some
time when we're both free."

Sungmin raised his shoulders and chuckled a bit. He likes planning the future with Kyuhyun. This is what he always like to do. He has
always been day dreaming of planning the future with the other and now they are doing it little by little. He startled himself when he
remembered something.

"Oh, I forgot, I bought us some take aways. Leave those and eat." he said as he immediately opened the bag that he has. He busied
himself in preparing the small table and carefully pour out the things inside the bag. He washed his hands and wiped with the hand
towel nearby and rubbed his hands together. "Kyuhyun, let's eat dinner."

"Oh...coming." Kyuhyun said as he screw one of the pieces before standing up. He looked at Sungmin who immediately smiled at him widely.
He doesn't know why but he remembered his late mom waiting for him and his late dad for dinner that very moment when he saw the
other one smiling at him. He leaned forward kiss Sungmin in the lips which was a little bit unexpected but was rewarded with another
sweet smile.

He sat down and started eating along with Sungmin. It was a simple dinner on their simple dining table in their simple house. There
is nothing to brag about in their new place except its coziness and intimacy. It is small and simple and warm and a little bit old;
it's like the two of them. A little bit worn out but is painted new to cover the cracks and ugly. Kyuhyun took a little bit of meat
and placed it in Sungmin's bowl. The other chuckled at the sweet gesture. Kyuhyun isn't that much of affectionate, but Sungmin knows
he cares. Nobody would know Kyuhyun but him, their exchange of glances, their smiles, even the way they touch each other. He always
believe in Kyuhyun, no matter what others may say. He would always believe him. Sungmin took some beansprouts and feed Kyuhyun. The
latter chuckled and looked away after taking the food. He's not use to too much display of affection, even with just the two of
them. He knows he doesn't show anything that much, but Sungmin is an important person in his life and he wants to be a little bit more
affectionate towards the other now. He hopes Sungmin notices it since they started planning to move in together. 

"You know, Jung Yunho came to me a while ago." Sungmin said. He closed his eyes as if keeping his fanboy squeal. "Would you believe it?
He actually asked me to write a song for TVXQ." he chewed on his food. "I can't believe a superstar would ask me to write a song for
them...and for the record, my idol."

Kyuhyun swallowed his food and shook his head. "Don't think too much. It just means your company is already doing well..." Sungmin rolled his eyes and nodded and took it some food. Sungmin chuckled after that.

"But it reminds me of that time when you got me his signature." he said recalling the time when he argued with Kyuhyun because he didn't
say that Yunho is having a fansigning nearby. He looked down and suddenly a flashback of those memories when Kyung and Ming still
exists. He smiled to himself when he remembered that Kyung insisted that he will be Ming's bestfriend. Where are those two now?
What has happened to them?

He eyed on Kyuhyun and wondered what happened to Ming's bestfriend. Kyung who always argues about his nickname being so ugly and uncute.
He smiled with those memories. He missed the old times when the 4 of them would write songs together. If he could turn back time...
he would always keep those memories in his pocket; but time never stops for them, it always moves forward... it doesn't stop for anyone.

"Kyung, we should have a house warming soon." Sungmin casually said making Kyuhyun stop from eating. He turned to the other with a
weirded face. Sungmin smiled at him cheekily. "Seeing Yunho today made me remember my bestfriend Kyung. I wonder where he is now." he
chuckled and looked down. Is it wrong to bring up their past relationship? He doesn't know. But he wants to go back to the time when
Kyung and Ming exists; when they are oblivious to their feelings. Because those times were the times when Kyuhyun would always turn
to him. Those are the times when Kyuhyun would always cling to him and wouldn't see anybody else but him.

Kyuhyun chuckled. He took another piece of meat and placed it on Sungmin's bowl. "Eat, Ming. Don't worry about house warming. We can
do that once we're settled." He started eating again but this time he chewed slowly and watch Sungmin pick his food. Ming, he wouldn't
want Ming to come back anymore. Because this time, Sungmin is here and is his. He won't look from afar when a certain Kim Youngwoon
exists.

There was silence and it was a little awkward because the silence became too loud for their small place. Kyuhyun put his chopsticks
down and stood up and walked towards their fridge. "I brought something." he raided the fridge and turned to Sungmin. He smile a little
while shaking a bottle of wine gently. "I was thinking of having our own house warming once both of us has finished moving our things.
Since I'll be finishing mine soon, we can celebrate tonight."

Sungmin smiled and nodded. "Sounds good."

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Sungmin took a shower while Kyuhyun finished assembling the computer. He was done in no time so he stood up and stretched up a bit.
He took some random blanket and placed it on the floor before getting the chilled wine. He placed some grapes in the middle of the
blanket and took some cheese as well. It's like a picnic inside their house. When Sungmin went out of the bathroom, he saw Kyuhyun
sitting on the blanket, legs crisscrossed and arms carrying his weight behind.

"Wine is ready." Kyuhyun said with a smile. He poured some on both glasses and handed one to Sungmin. "Sit down here." he said tapping
the space beside him. Sungmin chuckled and took the glass before sitting down.

Kyuhyun extended his glass towards the other. "To our new home." he said. Sungmin raised his shoulders slightly and bit his lower lip.
He doesn't know why but those words invited some tears to come up. What's wrong with him? There's nothing to be emotional about.
To our new home. It's not just Sungmin's place or Kyuhyun's place now... it's their place. He has always been wanting to have this and now
Kyuhyun welcomes him to their place. A pinch of pain and yet loads of happiness was stuck in his throat. He stretched his lips to smile.

"To our new home." he said. He was about to drink but Kyuhyun stopped him and initiated crossing their arms together before drinking.
"Are you sure?" Sungmin asked. It's not everyday when Cho Kyuhyun would be so cheesy. Did he swallow some screw that made him act
like this today?

"Hurry, before I change my mind." Sungmin giggled and nodded. Kyuhyun looked at him in the eye while drinking making him smile, almost
laugh, while drinking.

Bottoms up. It was a good wine, smooth and crisp in the throat. Kyuhyun leaned forward to kiss Sungmin in the lips shortly before
pouring some amount in their glasses. Sungmin likes this. It's like a date inside their own house. Wish it could be like this everyday. He's glad
Kyuhyun has been trying to be a little bit closer to him these days. What's going on with him?

"Did you see Hyukjae in the hospital?" he asked. He knows it's not the right time to ask this kind of questions but he wants to do so.
Things in the hospital, things about Ryeowook and even things about Hyukjae has been opened casually by both of them, they've gotten
used to the nauseous feeling whenever they talk about those. Yup, nauseous, at first they felt sickening, they felt like their stomachs
are being scraped deeply; their hearts being pinched whenever they talk about those... but it has become normal and part of them as time passes
by. Ryeowook has defined Kyuhyun now, the hospital is just a common place and Hyukjae is a common person they both know (at least for
Kyuhyun). Things as such has been casual for them. It has been three years and things have been the same for everyday of their lives, they've gotten
used to it.

Kyuhyun took a piece of grapes and ate it before answering. "He said he doesn't want to see me there so I didn't come today." Sungmin
nodded and didn't ask anymore.

It's weird that Kyuhyun has been lazy going back to the hospital recently. When did it started? Was it the last time when he woke up
and Kyuhyun is still clinging on to him? He didn't go to the hospital the next day too because they started looking for a house. Kyuhyun
is really acting strange. Although to be honest, he's not complaining. He took some cheese and another sip of wine from his glass. There
was silence again. The taste of the wine lingers inside his mouth and he likes the smoothness of it in his throat. He sighed deeply
before looking at Kyuhyun. He leaned his head on the other's shoulder and just smile. He drank his wine while on that position and
Kyuhyun just looked at him shortly before taking his own wine.

Silence is good. They don't need to talk about anything; Kyuhyun, Sungmin and a bottle of wine is enough for them to converse.
But silence that is too long isn't good too. Silence makes Sungmin think and when he starts thinking, he thinks a lot. What will he
do tomorrow? How will Kyuhyun face his day? What did Hyukjae do in the hospital? What kind of song will he write? When is Ryeowook
going to wake up?

"Sungmin ah,"

Sungmin straightened up and turned to him. His eyes widened when Kyuhyun held both his cheeks and pressed a feather light kiss. Kyuhyun's
eyes are closed but he knows what he is doing. He used his tongue to push the piece of grape inside his mouth towards Sungmin's mouth.
The other just widened his eyes even more when he felt the grape successfully entering his mouth. Kyuhyun smiled cheekily and pressed
another kiss on the other's lips. Sungmin chuckled and shook his head as he chew on the fruit. This is probably the sweetest among all
the little bundle of grapes inside the container. He hasn't swallowed it yet and there was another thing that surprised him. Kyuhyun
stretched his legs and placed his head on his lap. He looked at Kyuhyun acting childish with his eyes closed. Kyuhyun opened his eyes
and smiled widely. When was the last time he saw that wide smile?

"You said you miss Kyung. He'll be here for a while so make the most out of it." Kyuhyun said as he crossed his arms closed to his
chest and closed his eyes. Sungmin smiled and kissed him on the forehead. "You know, Ming, even if Kyung is here, I'd prefer you kissing me
on the lips." Sungmin didn't say anything anymore. He leaned again and pressed his lips on Kyuhyun's lips, the other stretching his
arm to hold on his jaw. When they let go, Kyuhyun's eyes brightened mischevously.

"Since this is our first night, we should start warming the house now." His whisper tingles Sungmin's insides and he couldn't agree
less to what Kyuhyun suggested. He leaned forward again and pressed another kiss that is deeper than the first one. Kyuhyun met him
halfway as he sat up to hold Sungmin better. They are both sitting down now and Sungmin's hands moved towards the other's face. They
know this position won't last long, Kyuhyun gently pushed Sungmin to lie down, their lips still together, their hands moving against
each other, their clothes rubbing and the rest of the story is something we already know.

It is a cozy night, considering it is their first night in their new house. The feeling is quite good; the effect of the wine is taking  it's place and
the night has just begun. Kyuhyun and Sungmin's clothes are now tossed at the side one by one and they haven't really
started. This is their first house warming; this is how they will warm the house tonight.

------------------POV in the HOSPITAL-------------------

Hyukjae was sitting down in front of Ryeowook. The bandage in his head has been removed. They said the wound has closed completely
over the past years. The hole in his brain has been closed but who know what kind of hole did the bullet implanted on him. His hair
has grown longer as well. His skull has been rebuilt and now it's almost as if nothing happened to him. It really has been 3 years.
But Ryeowook hasn't opened his eyes yet.

"You know..." Hyukjae started. "I'm thankful that you didn't wake up when I asked you to." he looked away. He's supposed to be here as
a friend, but he doesn't know why he unintentionally built some hatred to Ryeowook because of what is happening. No. It's not hate.
Who could one ever hate a person who was shot in the head and is in comatose for three years? He doesn't hate Ryeowook but... it's
complicated. Things could have been a lot better if he didn't sleep this long. "I should have known things would turn out this way." he sighed and looked at Ryeowook again.

"You've done a lot without lifting a finger, Ryeowook ah..."

Hyukjae's lip slightly pouted. His jaw clenched hardly for a short while. "That's just very powerful." Sarcastic as he is, he does
admire Ryeowook's innocent ability. Because of what happened to him, Kyuhyun chose not to finish his college and stick to him.
Because of what happened to him, Sungmin has to take care of Kyuhyun. Because of what happened to him, the two were able to face
whatever it is that they are feeling. Because of what happened Kyuhyun has Ryeowook in one hand and Sungmin in the other. Hyukjae
looked down. He doesn't hate Kyuhyun; but because of what Sungmin has been doing and sacrificing for him... yes, he does hate Kyuhyun.

"You manage to bring them together while keeping Kyuhyun with you. That's just too powerful, Ryeowook ah. You can make people
suffer by just sleeping." He sighed deeply again. What is he saying? As a friend, shouldn't he encourage Ryeowook to wake up? Say
positive things and such but why is he saying all these? He smiled to himself. He must have been too lonely that he is a third point
of view, a nobody's point of view that he needs to vent some of his frustrations to someone who cannot fight back.

He turned away again and looked at the window outside. He saw the corner and crossed his eyebrows before swiping his finger on it.
There's a dust at the seemingly very clean room. He sighed yet again. Three years is just too long for a sleep.
 "I'm not selfish, Ryeong. But you should see Sungmin with your own eyes. You've slept for too long now and you are missing a lot.
He's happy with Kyuhyun now. They've moved in together." his eyes are lonely. But of course, the person who has occupied his heart for
the past 5 years is there in front of him...happy because he'll be
living together with the person he loves the most. And what else can he do but to smile stupidly at them and wish for their happiness.
He turned to Ryeowook.

"I'm not selfish, Ryeowook ah... but do me a favor..." he sighed deeply wondering why he feels so bad with this. He looked at the
man in the bed. He has wished for this 3 years ago and the punishment he got is not having Sungmin by his side. Yes, he has accepted
that punishment and what is another set of punishment if fate has already judged him not to be happy at all?

Just don't wake up anymore.

His eyes are dead empty as he stared at Ryeowook. He swallowed and crossed his eyebrows for a while. Don't wake up anymore, Ryeowook ah.
His eyes blurred for a while due to some tears but he is Lee Hyukjae, he doesn't shed tears no matter how painful things appear in
front of him. He may have been rejected by Sungmin for a lot of times, he may have lost people around him, he may have let go of the
friend he trusted the most but he doesn't shed a tear. He sighed deeply once his eyes are cleared.

It was like in the movies when Hyukjae looked at Ryeowook from his head downwards. And when his eyes reached the sight of Ryeowook's
hand... a finger flicked. Hyukjae's eyes widened. Was it just his imagination? He shook his head trying to clear his mind. No, he's just too tired today.
He eyed on the other's hand for the second time and his eyes widened again when Ryeowook's index flicked up and slowly each fingers started
moving. He turned to the other's face. Ryeowook crossed his eyebrows as his head gently
turned to the side. His eyes shut tightly and is seemingly blinking even when they are closed. His mouth slightly agaped for a quick
sigh.

"R-Ryeowook ah..." Hyukjae's eyes are big and wondering about the supposedly sleeping guy on the hospital bed. His heart raced and
was rooted for a while. His own short sighed startled him making him blink and think things through for another second. He looked around
and searched for the emergency button every hospital room has. He pressed the joystick-looking thing with a red button. He swallowed
as he sees Ryeowook's eyes slowly opening. Where are the doctors? He shut his eyes close for a while before deciding.

He immediately ran outside to call for help. He called the first nurse he saw to get her attention before returning back to the room.  Jaejoong who was on the way. ran when he saw Hyukjae pale and is rushing to go back to Ryeowook's room. What is going on?

They opened the door and saw Ryeowook's eyes opened. His eyes roaming around the ceiling of the hospital.

He tuened to the people on the door. -Hyun. He thought he was able to say it out loud but it was only in mind. There's no voice. His throat is very dry.
It's been 3 years since he last drink water through his mouth. Everything is through the drippings. -Hyun.

"Hyung is here." Jaejoong said as he held Ryeowook's hand. His brother shook his head. K-

"K-hyun..." there was almost no voice from Ryeowook but the sound that he uttered sounded so much like Kyuhyun's name. His eyes are
still heavy and no matter how much he wants to clear his throat, it seems like he's too weak to do it. What has happened to him?
Where is he? What is he doing here? Where is Kyuhyun?

Jaejoong clenched his jaw when Ryeowook forced himself to speak and the word that came out is Kyuhyun's name. He doesn't even know
what is happening. Where the hell is that guy today? He hasn't been coming for the past week and now Ryeowook is searching for him.

Hyukjae watched Ryeowook struggle to say Kyuhyun's name. He looked down. It's really happening now. 3 years ago, he asked Ryeowook
not to wake up yet and he did. He slept for 3 long years and has missed everything that life has to offer during those years. Things
changed, bubbles burst, worlds collide, Ming and Kyung disappeared from Sungmin and Kyuhyun's lives. They've dropped the best friend
relationship and has moved in together.
3 years after, Hyukjae wished Ryeowook won't wake up anymore but reality has called... he has slept long enough and has missed more
than enough events. It's time.

Ryeowook has awaken.

Sungmin ah... What will you do?

*Author's note: the real time starts now and the
real/present story starts now. We didn't leave any
question unanswered, did we? it's time to focus
on the present now.  For those who were asking
what FO means hahaha- FO: Friendship Over >P

How's everyone? I'm not sure if my sleeping issues
is because of writing fanfics but I swear I'm having the same
sleeping patterns as when I was writing LTS. I sleep late
and wake up way too early (even with the deep sleep spray*.*)

Valentine's day is coming soon. Dear author doesn't have any date -.-
I'll just stay in my bedroom and cuddle Ming.

Have a good day everyone~!