Soobin set up his laptop for himself and Kai, Kai wanting to watch cartoons and Soobin went along with it, letting Kai pick the cartoons off of Netflix. Beomgyu watched them like a hawk, and Jiseok stayed outside the laundromat, keeping an eye on things outside.

"So why did you end up with Jiseok?" Asked Soobin as he was checking on his and Taehyun's clothes. "Honestly? I really don't know," hummed Beomgyu as he listened to the cartoons playing nearby and Kai occasionally laughing about something that happened on screen.

"He could've picked anyone, but went with me instead," remarked Beomgyu as he crossed his arms over his chest, leaning against one of the machines. "According to Gunil it was either you or Yeonjun," hummed Soobin as he took the clothes out and put them in a rolling cart before moving them to the dryers section and throwing the clothes into a dryer while Beomgyu watched, his head tilted to the side in thought.

"Really? I don't think it would've been good if he chose Yeonjun," hummed Beomgyu. "Yeah, I didn't think so either," grumbled Soobin as he closed the dryer door and went to start it, depositing some coins and watching it start before walking back over to Kai who looked up at Soobin with a grin.

"Are you enjoying the cartoons?" Asked Soobin as he forced a smile to appear. "Yes!" Kai responded enthusiastically. "They're really funny," he added, turning back to the screen. "Good to see you're enjoying them," Soobin said, almost flopping down into the chair beside the laptop with a quiet sigh. Kai hummed, looking thoughtful as he watched the screen, reminding Beomgyu just how smart Kai had been before the accident.
 

~

Gunil stayed outside the laundromat when they arrived, letting Taehyun go inside first as he chatted with Jiseok a bit, discussing their next plan of action. It was still a while before Gunil found himself ready to leave this world for the next, so he would spend as long as he could training Taehyun to be the best he could be. Jiseok would be training Beomgyu and prepare him for what was to come.

Beomgyu took over Soobin's spot as Taehyun entered the laundromat, Taehyun and Soobin going to an unoccupied corner by the drink machines to have a chat.

"You're okay," breathed Soobin as he looked Taehyun over, checking to make sure everything really was healed while keeping his distance in case Taehyun was set off by his scent. "I'm perfectly fine," responded Taehyun as he stood still, letting Soobin look him over.

"I- thank god," stuttered Soobin and he couldn't help himself as he tackled Taehyun, giving him a bone crushing hug as he buried his face into Taehyun's shoulder. Taehyun was hesitant, though he did return the hug with a content sigh, breathing in the familiar scent that belonged to his best friend.

"Don't do that again, okay?" Soobin mumbled into Taehyun's shoulder. "I can't promise anything," responded Taehyun as he moved away, keeping a hand on Soobin's arm in a way of just wanting to know that he was still alive.
 

~

"Gyu," mumbled Kai, causing Beomgyu to fight back a flinch at the nickname. "Hm?" Asked Beomgyu, his voice trembling slightly from being called an old nickname. "Is -is Soobinnie okay?" Kai stuttered, looking towards where Soobin and Taehyun were, the both of them sitting down on a bench next to the drink machines having a silent conversation.

Beomgyu looked towards them, his hearing picking up on their conversation though he didn't pry, smiling encouragingly at Taehyun who had turned to look at Beomgyu.

"Soobinnie is okay," responded Beomgyu as Taehyun nodded at him. "He's just been dealing with a lot," he muttered, turning to Kai. "I see," hummed Kai.

For a moment Beomgyu thought he was just acting and really was okay. It was only when Kai turned back to the laptop, fidgeting in his chair as he focused on the laptop again, mumbling about what was going on on screen that Beomgyu's hopes went down the drain.

Beomgyu couldn't help but scoff slightly at the conversation going on on the other side of the laundromat, but he quickly waved it off when Kai looked at him.

"Just noticed something funny is all," Beomgyu mumbled in explanation. "Okay," Kai mumbled, turning back to the screen.
 

~

"Gyu? Really Beomgyu?" Taehyun asked with a chuckle, though he quickly sobered up when Soobin shook his head. "It was a nickname back in our school days, I used to tutor Kai before his accident," mumbled Soobin. "Ah," hummed Taehyun.

"So what happened?" asked Taehyun. "I don't know the details, but I don't think it's my call to explain what happened to Kai," mumbled Soobin. "I wasn't even aware he had a brother to be honest, we were all in different classes," mumbled Taehyun.

"We should head back to the others," Soobin commented, standing up and going to get a drink from the machine, remembering to get one for Kai before walking over to where Beomgyu and Kai were, opening Kai's drink for him and handing it to him. Kai smiled in thanks before taking a sip of his drink, his attention immediately back at the screen as something happened.

Taehyun stayed where he was for a moment, watching Soobin interact with Kai with a fond look in his eyes. Soobin really was great with everyone, as even Taehyun found himself being being taken care of sometimes. He knew now, why Gunil chose him over Soobin.

Soobin was too innocent for the world Taehyun was now a part of. Too caring. Taehyun knew now, why he had been asked those questions. He had to protect his best friend, and protect he shall do.
 

~

As the dryer dinged Taehyun went to help Soobin fold their clothes, putting them into the basket that Soobin had brought over with him.

"So what's going on in school?" asked Taehyun as he focused on the pants he was folding. "Nothing, I just had my finals," hummed Soobin as he focused on the shirts. "You've been excused by the way," he added. "Ah," hummed Taehyun. "There should be an email asking you to finish the assignments and if you get them done right you'll be excused from the exams, and pass," explained Soobin. "Okay," hummed Taehyun.
 

~

Beomgyu was saddened to see Kai go, as Kai had to return to the caretaker's home he had been placed into. Beomgyu couldn't take care of Kai when he was dealing with things like his vampire side, but Beomgyu knew Kai was in good hands when Gunil listed off everything that the caretaker did, even going as far as letting the caretaker take him around the home to make sure things would be great for Kai.

"I'll make sure to come visit soon, okay?" Asked Beomgyu as he smiled at Kai. "Okay Gyu!" Kai said with a saddened grin. "Bye bye now," Beomgyu said, nodding to his caretaker before turning and walking back over to Gunil who was watching the scene from the car that Jiseok had brought over, a empathetic smile on his face.

"It's not all that bad," Gunil said softly as he got into the driver's seat, with Beomgyu getting into the passenger seat. "You'll see him soon, I know it," he hummed as he started the car, soon driving off back to his house. "I'm sure," hummed Beomgyu.
 

~

"Ugh," whined Taehyun as he stared at his laptop screen. "Why do I end up doing something so complicated?" He grumbled as he typed away. "Don't blame me, you were the one who wanted to get into coding," responded Soobin as Taehyun glared at him before glaring at the screen again, mashing the backspace button before rewriting the code.

"Take a break," said Soobin as he took Taehyun's laptop and closed the lid, smirking as Taehyun pouted at him. "I was almost done," whined Taehyun. "Take a break," huffed Soobin as he chuckled some, putting the laptop on the table. "Go hunt or something, I need to clean up," he added. "Fine," grumbled Taehyun as he got up, stretching out of habit before going to put his shoes on. "I'll be back soon," he called before leaving the house, closing the door behind him.

Soobin let out a exasperated laugh as he went to lock the door before flopping on the couch with a sigh, staring up at the ceiling as he didn't really need to clean up but Taehyun looked like he needed the break.