Soon enough, it was July 2004, and Baekhyun and his brother were enjoying the sun, going outside, and fishing in the river just down the road. (Baekhyun liked fishing, but he hated touching the worms). The summer was going pretty well, and the little boy knew that Baekgyu was coming back home for the weekend. Baekhyun was happy. 

On the 17th, his brother was finally home, and the three siblings went out all day, riding their bikes, playing with the dog and chilling near the river. Everything was going well, and Baekhyun was happy.

On the 17th, around 6pm, his older brother asked Mama if he could leave the house because one of his best friend was throwing a party for his birthday. Mama said yes, because for the first time in years, Baekgyu was being polite and nice with her. Seemed like the youth detention center was actually working. Baekhyun was happy.

When time to leave has came, his big brother was unusually kind with all of them, and he kissed Mama on the cheek. Then he kissed Baekbeom on the cheek. And then came Baekhyun’s turn. The older left the house after kissing him as well, and Baekhyun was even happier. 

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And maybe Baekgyu just knew.

And maybe they all should have seen the signs.

But it's too goddamn late now.

And Baekhyun can only regret.