IX
Sweetness is something only exists in my illusion- More – he says and the bartender passes him a new glass of wine
It’s nearly 3 AM and he’s been here since midnight. He can’t remember how many drinks he has pour into his mouth, but he still can’t be drunk enough like he wants. Bull! He thinks
Suddenly, he can feel a tight grip on his shoulder, forcing him to turn around and he realizes it’s Jaehwan
- What are you doing Hongbin? – he asks, his eyes show concern
- What does it look like? I’m drinking – he smirks, trying to show his contempt
- I can see that. But why? Alcohol has never been your favorite
- It’s none of your business – he turns back to the bar, taking another sip of his drink
- Is it because of Hakyeon? – Jaehwan says and he can see him pause his action for a second, his hand shaking a little bit so Jaehwan continues
- It’s time to let it go Hongbin ah. He..
- NO. WHY? Why do I have to let it go? I don’t want to – Hongbin yells, his eyes get shining because of the tears are about to fall out
- And why don’t you want to? For sake of God Lee Hongbin. You left him. You hurt him freakin’ badly and now when he’s moved on. You’re sad? I can’t believe you’re this selfish – Jaehwan yells back. He can’t take this anymore. He has been the witness for Hakyeon’s pain through all these years and it’s hurt him as much. So when he heard Hakyeon said Taekwoon was his boyfriend, he knew it’s a lie but still he understood that Hakyeon had made his mind to forget Hongbin and he’s happy for that. So he’s not letting Hongbin ruins Hakyeon’s chance to have a new life. Because he knows too well that if Hongbin ever makes any promises, Hakyeon will fall into that hole again.
Hongbin remains silent. Jaehwan's right. He knows he's being selfish. But..but he loves Hakyeon. He still loves him too much to give up on him. No, he can't lose him. No he can't
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Hakyeon becomes better after 2 days and Taekwoon is happier than anything. In that time, he’s been next to Hakyeon’s since then, taking care of him, giving him all the sweet he could afford
- Here – Hakyeon says as he gives him a white thick develop
- What is it? – he asks, as he reaches out to take it and he realizes it’s money. Lots of money
- It’s for the days you’ve been absent from work – Hakyeon says
- I didn’t do this for money you know<
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