An Ear to Listen
Three Sides of A HeartMeeting someone at the park at night is something Yun-ho hasn't done in a long time. People didn't really tend to meet up in the park like they used to. Many opting for coffee shops or the mall. It gives Yun-ho a sense of nostalgia. Memories of when he was a trainee and used to sneak out the dorms to meet up with other trainees. They wouldn't do anything scandalous in the park besides talk and vent about their day. There was something so refreshing and innocent about it, that it brings a smile to Yun-ho's lips as he waits for the therapist to arrive. There's not too many people in the park at this time. A group of teenagers practicing their skate tricks, a couple of couples, and a small family who seem to be heading home. Yun-ho just takes in the moment as he sits on the bench.
His first moment of peace since this whole ordeal has started. Even though it has only been a couple of days, he feels unbearable stress on himself. After taking the time to get to know Jae-joong a little better, he feels pity for him and wants him to get better. Yun-ho isn't on the terms of friendship with Jae-joong but it is better than the two fighting each other. He can't get the fact that Jae-joong had a full blown hard-on for him. It makes Yun-ho's face heat up from the thought of it. It's a flattering thing. He doesn't think many people are attracted to him.
He shakes his head to get his mind out of the gutter. His eyes scanning the park from Chang-min then relaxing. He knew from watching the therapist earlier, that something was bothering him. Yun-ho was able to read through the fake personal and see some sense of truth. It made Yun-ho think of Chang-min as less of a phony. His curiosity about the therapist scratched. Yun-ho figured if he is going to be around Jae-joong indefinitely, then he ought to get to know Chang-min as well. Yun-ho enjoys deep and meaningful conversations. He has a feeling he will be able to get those out of Chang-min more so than others.
Yun-ho grabs his phone out and checks it. The time being about 20 minutes from 10. He is in no rush for Chang-min to come. He isn't quite sure how far he lives, he knows the younger male will come since he asked if Yun-ho was doing anything. Yun-ho just continues to admire the beauty of the park and the sky. He soon finds himself taking pictures of the night sky with the city lights. He plans on sending them to his mother tomorrow. Yun-ho isn't the type with many friends. He sticks to himself and only hung out with a couple of other producers and song-writers.
The only idol he would somewhat consider a friend is Jun-su. But he hasn't seen Jun-su in awhile. He opens up his messenger app to shoot Jun-su a text. The message being sent as soon as a car stops. Yun-ho recognizes the car from early and gets off the bench. He stands still as he watches Chang-min sit in the car for a moment. He can't really make out the therapist face but he knows he is contemplating getting out. Yun-ho shows no mercy as he walks over to the car. His hand reaching out to tug on the handle to the passenger door. He chuckles as Chang-min jumps in his seat, startled.
The door unlocks and Yun-ho climbs inside. He leans back in the passenger seat and rests his head back against the headrest. He closes the car door and glances over at Chang-min. The only lighting in the car being the digital touch screen and faint blue lighting that is glowing from under the dashboard onto their feet. Even though its dark, Yun-ho can see the clear pain and sadness on Chang-min'd face. He isn't the type to pry but he feels as though the therapist has done a lot of prying in his own life, that he can ask questions.
"What is going on?" Yun-ho asks.
Chang-min is silent. His hand shifting the car into park and his hand hovering over the key in the ignition. Yun-ho stays quiet as he waits for the therapist to speak. His hand almost reaching out to touch his shoulder but he decides against it. He is already evading, he doesn't need to be extra.
"My marriage is falling apart and its my fault." Chang-min confesses.
The car feels with a heavy melancholic atmosphere. Yun-ho hasn't been married. His parents are divorced but it's not something that bothered him anymore. It bothered him in his teens but now he is in his 30s and over it. He is slightly surprised that Chang-min has managed to marry so young and early. Yun-ho feels slightly envious until he realize Chang-min is crying tears and sniffling. He sits up a bit and places his hand on Chang-min's back as he leans over the steering wheel.
"Why do you say that? I'm sure you can fix it, you're really good at fixing things especially when it involves people." Yun-ho tries.
Chang-min's breathe hitches as he hiccups for air, "N-no, this is one thing I cannot fix."
"What makes you say that? Did you forget her birthday or the anniversary? Make up for it with a really sentimental gift."
Chang-min shakes his head, his tears staining his steering wheel. "N-no. I missed the baby."
Yun-ho scratches his head. Missed the baby? What does that mean? Did he forget to pick his child up from somewhere? Did he miss the birth of his own child? Yun-ho needs more context before he can give some sort of advice. He waits for Chang-min to elaborate but he doesn't. He simply continues crying into the steering wheel. Yun-ho shifts and looks around the car for tissue. He finds a tiss
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