Don't ever tell anybody anything. (You start missing everybody.)

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Highschool AU where Chanyeol doesn't have, want, or need anyone to help him, but maybe that unwanted person comes in the form of the strange, intelligent boy in his literature class named Jongin, along with his "deliquent" friends - who may just become the best friends Chanyeol ever has.

Foreword

Little bit of info:

This fic is inspired by J.D Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye.

You don't have to know an extensive bit about the novel to understand the fic, imo. Anytime I talk about the novel in the fic, I generally explain the reference in an author's note, and by chapter 8, the talks about the novel (which was really just used to set a frame) are considerably slimmer.

If you've read the book, no Chanyeol's character wasn't inspired by Holden Caufield haha.

If you're not into panic attacks, mild drug use, sad home life, (latter two being minor aspects of plot), and just general angst/psychological fics, then this perhaps isn't for you. I defs understand; we all have those things that we shouldn't read. (mine is character death why the hell do i ever read that)

 title taken from the last line in the book: “Don't ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody.”

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Guys, I'm graduating soon! (In 4 days) Hopefully I will have the update up by then!

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vj-kook #1
Chapter 12: Im very excited with the next update! :D
Skritz
#2
Chapter 8: this made me cry.....
oh god....i cant even predict what is more to come....
OrangeCaramelle #3
Chapter 12: Ahh finally all is well with Baek and Jongdae TT_TT Hehehe there's something between them right? I'm so happy they're all friends again, and what you said about Baek's behavior is very real. Not a lot of fic explore that. I can't wait for next chapter! Also it's almost over? D: I'm gonna be so sad, there aren't a lot of good chankai fics out there… But it's alright! I really love this one and I'm sure you'll write a beautiful ending. ^^
fox-san #4
Chapter 12: Oh gosh. I feel like I'm going to cry-
Okay. Crying now.
That whole confrontation scene with Baekhyun, Jongdae, and Chanyeol was written very well! I could feel my heart sinking lower and lower as I was understanding each issue between the three but I was happy when they all made up. It's not perfect, but they're still trying, right?
The scene with his mother seemed to take a lot on him as it wasn't the first time he's felt like this, but Jongin? He couldn't answer back to him like he wanted. Sure, he was busy but I personally have the same anxiety of saying "goodbye." It's terrifying to think that with a simple farewell over a phone can really mean the end. Is it foreshadowing as a signal that the end is near? Or their relationship? (pleasedontletitbe).

I hope you do well and have a good day! Thank you for the update! I'm reading this after my second exam and I'm feeling a lot better. Congratulations on graduating high school as well!
Aigo-is-Deby
#5
Chapter 12: Salutatorian? Omg congrats! I'm graduating this week too! Class of 2015! There's like a 1400 kids in my class and I bow in respect to our top 10 students. Tbh I thought you were already in college with how well you write haha.
Anyway I'm glad you're back with a new chapter. This a really angsty fiction and I still feel so bad for Chanyeol. I wonder what's happening between Jongin and Taemin :/ and what Baekhyun wants to say.
Can't wait for the next chapter. ^^
taopings
#6
Spot for Kristen!!
Jaycee_cx #7
Chapter 11: Ahhh ugh idk how feel... first I want Chanyeol and his friends to atleast be on talking terms because come on you can't exactly forget about your best friends after knowing them for so long and I love how protective the "dance troupe" are over Chanyeol so cute!!!! >_<
Annasj #8
Chapter 11: The innocent Jongdae aside, just how could you make Jongdae having anxiety problems?? You know I always look up to Jongdae like he's superman XD Allmighty and stuffXD No seriouslyXD
Aaaand finally the three of them...
ChuMin #9
Chapter 11: Another update so soon! I'm so happy ^o^ When I saw it I legit freaked out.
So anyway, things are getting better finally! I was hoping for this chapter to come for so long T^T
Chanyeol annoys me sometimes, for he doesn't understand why his "friends" are feeling down? Like how could he ignore what happened? x)
And do I smell a sorta love triangle?! Chanyeol being jealous is so cute *^* Speaking of love, what was the "figure it out" about?! Are you implying Jongdae and Baekhyun could…? Well after all ^^
Finally that chapter was awesooome, I'm very happy you posted it! ^^ I really like your style of writing. Are you a psychologist or something? :D Amazing as always!

PS: Please do more Chankai moments T^T This pairing is so rare and I love it so very much~