Time's slowly ticking away, and he wishes it didn't have to.

+ × +

Today was the opposite of the day before. Bright, warm rays of sunshine pierced through the clouds and hit Taehyun's skin. Beomgyu, on the other hand, wore a jacket though thin. It was the perfect day to go to an amusement park.

Taehyun scrolled through his phone. "Everland or Lotte World? Or a different one?"

Beomgyu shrugged. "Any's fine. Which is better?"

"Both, but I think Everland, so how 'bout it?"

Beomgyu nodded. "Sure."

Above them, in the cloudless oasis soared seven blue-and-white magpies. Beomgyu watched as they flew overhead, oblivious to the chaos below where humans roamed.

If only things could be that way, Beomgyu thought with a smirk on his face. At least magpies could bring a sense of freedom to him.

Taehyun stuffed his phone in his pocket, frowning at the older boy as he did so. "Aren't you hot in that hoodie?"

Beomgyu shook his head. "It's a lot cooler than you think." Underneath these sleeves, I look more horrible than you think.

Taehyun shrugged. "Anyway, let's go!"

+ × +

The ride finally came to a stop. Everyone filed out as Taehyun laughed.

"Yah, that was scary, Taehyun-ah!"Beomgyu scolded.

Yet, Taehyun continued to laugh at the older boy. Beomgyu couldn't help but smile despite the disrespect coming his way.