" Baby it just took one hit of you and now I'm addicted "

NARRATOR POV

Mark stare at his own reflection by the mirror. He pulled up his necktie, brushing all the dust over his button down white shirt. 

" Son! You're ready? "

Mark heard his papa calling by the door of his room. He saw his papa standing there by the sporran from the reflection on the mirror. He nod his head. He gather all his belongings. Graduation gown and the cap. 

Since it's the big day for the third year student. The hall of the school was buzzing with parents scatter around. The outdoor was fulled with cars and there's more to come. Jackson and BanBam ride along with The Tuans going to the graduation ceremony.

Jinyoung doesn't want to get in. Since he's an ex student. He didn't want to show his face. Guilt and embarrass was all over his emotion. He stayed outside the gate, under the shading of the bus stop. Looking at the university from the outside.

He saw cars coming in and out from the gate for almost 3 hours. He waited for the ceremony to be ending for another 3 hours. When he sees a few of the student walking with their parents out carrying a scroll and flowers he knew it must be ended. 

Suddenly came out from the building towards the gate and heading towards Jinyoung sitting place. Jinyoung didn't know he's coming. When he felt a tap on his shoulder ,  he look up and saw his best friend smiling at him. Jaebum took out his graduation cap and gently put it on Jinyoung head. 

" You know! Don't ever feel you're not graduated. Your are. Now let's go inside before they finish all the food. " Jaebum said and grab Jinyoungs wrist and drag him.

Entering the school hall. From there Jinyoung sees the student gather with their gown and scroll in their hand. Jinyoung felt jealous and sad since he didn't make it. He didn't whine or crave about it. So he share his happiness with them. 

Some of the student whisper among themselves, looking at jinyoung. But Jinyoung didn't show any guilt or sadness in him. 

Jinyoung look around the hall looking for Mark! When he didnt see him anywhere, he felt someone pulling him. He almost fall but there's a strong arm preventing to fall. He knows who's arm is that.

" Mark! " he said looking at the handsome face. 

Mark only smile and push Jinyoung to his feet. After that he lead Jinyoung out from the hall to go out to the track field just behind the campus. 

Once they were there. Jinyoung didn't talk for awhile. Mark keeping talking about how he's gonna missed this place and he will start to work. Jinyoung debating himself weather to say what the feeling he had to Mark. Since this is the right time.

Do it Jinyoung 

His mind talk to himself. Jinyoung nod his head. Gather all his confidence and walk towards Mark. He take Andrew breath and let it out before tapping Mark on the shoulder 

" Mark! Can I tell you something " he said softly.

" Yeah go ahead "

Since Mark give his full attention to him. Jinyoung suddenly loose all his confidence. He stated to get sweat everywhere 

" wow! You okay? Let's take a sit and talk " said Mark nodding towards the bleacher.

Jinyoung who his breath was in labour couldn't utter any word. Mark had to caress his bag to make him calm down 

A few minutes gone by as he slowly cool down he began to compos himself and open his mouth 

" Mark! Uh......i.... I....  I like you " Jinyoung said nervous voice. Once he stop he bite his lips. Looking at Mark who only stood silence. Jinyoung continued his confession 

" I love you Mark Hyung. I can't imagine letting you go. You always there for me. My felling for you always grown towards our closeness and out interaction. You always be by my side and always give support to me. I know you think that I'm crazy but I just can't hold it anymore. I have to let you know that I love you Mark tuan not as friend but as a lover. Would you accept me " 

Jinyoung hesitate to say that words. Since he already did Now guilt and regret collide and eat jinyoungs emotion right now. Mark stay quiet staring at Jinyoung making him couldn't breath anymore. 

Marks breath was calm his face was clam either but want Jinyoung doesn't know is what is in his mind. All Jinyoung had to do is to wait until Mark process all the words he said. 

" Jinyoung, I didn't know you felt that way.. But I- " 

Mark didn't had the chance to say what he wanted to say. When a familiar voice knock Mark since back to reality 

" Mark! "

Jinyoung look back when he saw a beautiful girl with a sleeveless short light brown gown right ontop of her knee. Hand bag on her right hand. Glasses on the left hand. Her golden locks was brushing with the wind giving a good magical moment that can make men beg on their knees and praise goddess.

" Natalie " Mark said 

Jinyoung look back at Mark " You know here? " he .manage to say. Mark didn't listen as his eyes lock with the lady " Mark! " Jinyoung called again focusing on Mark face. Mark didn't notice. He slowly stood up. Jinyoung try to get his attention by holding on Marks right arm. Marks eyes didn't look away from the Lady. Instead he swipe Jinyoung hand away and walk pass him towards the lady. 

Jinyoung follow every footstep Marks made, when he stop Jinyoung stare at them when suddenly Mark the first one lean towards the lady and kiss her. 

Never Jinyoung felt like an air been sick away from his lung. His chest. He felt like someone stab him continues time. Jinyoung can't bare to see. He felt his cheeks are wet. He didn't bother to rub them away when he took his leave and going back home. 

~•~

 At night! Jinyoung stare at the city light from the hill . the place was where he first brought Mark to explore the town. He remembers the bench where they sit. Looking at the city light, remember every moment they had. 

JINYOUNG POV

I don't understand, why everything to be like this. What did I do wrong. Why am i so attach to him not anyone else. Mark.... How could leave me. I missed you. 

I wipe the tears away from my cheeks because I don't need to be sad anymore. This is what god has plan. I don't deserve to have Mark by Myside. I am not destine to be with him. But what ever I felt right now towards him, I'll try to bury them deep down my heart and my mind. It's all in the past now. I don't know what future will hold. But I am ready to start a new chapter. 

I took the phone where he gave to me on my birthday last year. No message,  no nothing. Blank is where I can describe the phone I hold. Since he already gone, I felt this phone is in no use to me now. 

I turn it off.. Taking the sim out and I snap them into two. I stood up and walk toward the rail, extended my hand above the rail and throw the sim down to the Thick forest below. This phone, I will cherish the phone to remind me that Marks is a great person. 

I closed my eyes holding the phone closed to my chest. The feeling I had is so strong. I have to fight for my own sanity. 

I felt a cold swift touching my cheeks making me to open my eyes and look up to the sky. the stars who unite us. Where my dream come true form the previous month and year I had with Mark 

" Mark! If you looking at The Star, remember me always that we will always looking at the same star. " 

I said to the sky and blow my breath  out from my heavy chest. 

~•~

it's been 3 years now,and I still can't get rid of him. He hurt me, he left without saying goodbye. From the time I see him walking pass me and stand with the lady. I knew I'm nothing just  Friend to him. I confess but he didn't respond. Instead he just walk pass me and stand with the lady.

My wish is not been hear.i didnt know what Is this all about but I knew the lady is his girlfriend.i can't ruin their relationship. It's better I the one who step back. It's okay. As long as Marks happy, I'm happy. 

That night when we were having a dinner, my dad spoke "Jinyoung! I made a decision. Maybe it's time for you continued to study. "

I was shock! " what! I cant leave you. You needs help. It's okay. I will take care of the shop if you guys tired. In fine " I try to make them understand 

" No! Jinyoung, it's for your own good. Mom and dad can't see you like this. Growing old, leaving in our home. " 

I cut what ever mom said " are you both kicking me out? "

My mom quickly correct herself " What no!  What I'm saying is you're young, you need to enjoyed. To see the world with your eyes. We're old Jinyoung. We don't want too see you like this " 

I'm feeling sad when I hear my mom saying that. I lower my head looking at my food " then, what will happen to the shop " I said softly not looking at them. 

" Dad already making an agreement with our old friend. He said he will working together with me dad and they will help to pay your university fee "

Upon hearing that, I look up, with my question face

" Who? " 

~•~

NARRATOR POV

During the hottest day of the season, June meaning summer is arrive. Jinyoung was working on the counter when suddenly people started to busy the shop. 'odd' was echo in his head. 

His mom busy herself with the baking at the back while his dad were loading a few stock inside the truck. He heard that a supermarket store bought their food to sell in their store. 

Jinyoung was beyond confuse. since when is this all happening?  his mind keep asking question. 

Suddenly, a very luxury car stop in front of the shop, Jinyoung didn't pay any attention to the car. He's busy refill the basket and shelves with Muffin, bread, egg tart and so many more. He didn't listen to the bell rang when someone ring the counter bell. 

Jinyoung stood up wanting to go to the counter but his dad was ready there. He saw the two of them talking but he didn't see the person face. He just shrugged them off and continued to work. 

He felt a tap on his shoulder and the person call him " Jinyoung "

Jinyoung knew that voice. The person he doesn't want to see. The person who left him without saying goodbye. The person he confess but didn't say anything back, just walking pass him and embrace the lady, his girlfriend 

Jinyoung had a trouble look on his face. He's debating just to run away from the place but he can't. He was right by the corner. The person was standing on his right. A shelve on his left. There's away straight to the back kitchen but there's a lady and a child standing there.

Jinyoung doesn't have any choice but to stand up, slowly looking at the person who disappeared from his face for 3 years. 

" Mark! "

Mark took Jinyoung with him too the city to have lunch there. All the way, the time during the ride to the restaurant Jinyoung cant help but to glance at Mark every 2 minutes flew by. Silence only filled the air inside the car. Jinyoung doesn't want to say anything because he didn't do anything wrong. Mark should make the first move to say something but No! 

Jinyoung cant help but to notice Mark already change this 3 years. His hair slick back, few beard and moustache clearly on his face. He's become more handsome and buff too.

Jinyoung bite his lips thinking about Mark handsomest. Unlike him. Jinyoung stay the same young self. Baby face look and there's nothing change about him. Well that's what he thought.

Now they are inside the restaurant. Mark keep looking at him, but Jinyoung will divert his eyes too look at the menu instead. When he cover his head with the menu, he can't stop gulping his own saliva. 

When the waitress came by the table, she just directly ask Mark and flirt with him. Jinyoung only look down doesn't want to see it. But what he heard, shock him till death do they apart. 

" ! Can't you see me and my fiancee are having a lunch "

Mark said with a cold, command tone to the girl. Jinyoung look up and look at the girl. The girl lower her head apologies to them and take their menu and order before sending Jinyoung a dirty look. 

Jinyoung didn't say anything. 

Jinyoung can't sit still, Because mark didn't say anything and his eyes stare down Jinyoung to the core. Jinyoung always try to look somewhere didn't want to look at Mark! 

When Jinyoung eyes meet Marks, a sudden shiver run down his spine. He took a deep breath and said " w-what is that all about? " he manage to say. 

Mark only smile " whats all about Jinyoung? You mean the fiancee thing? " mark said with a calm face and tone. Jinyoung nods his head. 

" did your dad tell you, you'll be continued your school? "

Jinyoung nod again

" did he tell you that there's someone working with him to handle the shop? "

Jinyoung heard what he said, his eyes squint out " it can't be you right? " 

" it's me! My dad is you dad old friend. I'm making him a favour. My gratitude for your family hospitality. I feel welcome to your home. And I'm asking you to married me Jinyoung. Your mom and dad ask my dad if they wanted me too take you as their in-law. My mom knows you, she said she once hold you when you were a baby. She said you are beautiful. You are beautiful in my eyes Jinyoung. What say you Jinyoung will you-" Mark didn't finish his sentence when Jinyoung stood up and left the restaurant.

Jinyoung walk by the side walk quicking his pace,his eyes are watering he bump with people passing by. He didn't care weather they call him crazy as long as he is out from that place. 

Jinyoung didn't walk that far when a hand grasp his hand gently and turn him around. " Jinyoung where are you going? "

" it's non of your business " said Jinyoung harshly pulling his hand away from Mark and continued to walk 

" Jinyoung pleace,dont do this " Mark said suddenly when a rain started to fall. " Jinyoung get in the car, I take you home " 

But Jinyoung didn't listen and continued his walk home. 

Again Mark grasp his hand when Jinyoung turn quickly and slap him on the face. " Stay away from me " said Jinyoung trembling 

Mark didn't fall back, he continued to grasp Jinyoung attention. Jinyoung did looking back at him and harshly said " WHAT DO YOU WANT MARK! "

" I want you to come home with me. I'm taking you back home " 

" I don't need you " 

" but why!  What did I do wrong Jinyoung. Tell me " 

" why! Why is this suddnly happen Mark! HUH! why you leave without saying goodbye. Why you didn't said anything back when I confess to you. Where is your girlfriend. She is more important than me. For the look of it you two are an amazing couple. Why don't you ask her to Married you. Ask her to be your fiancee" once Jinyoung stop, he burst out in tears. The rain is so heavy covering the tears. 

" That was years ago Jinyoung, I don't love her anymore. I love you. I want to be with you. You change me. You make me a better man.please accept my offer be with me Jinyoung. I can't leave without you " Mark said getting sad. 

Jinyoung can see it even though the rain cover the face. " Mark! I can't "

" yes you can Jinyoung. For me ".......

A/n here you go, the confess. Remember this is not the end. The real deal will happen. Maybe I'll left you guys hanging for 4 month and then I'll continued back the story... He he he.... Until the next chapter... Bye