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[Jungsoo's Pov]

We went outside and Kyunghoon pulled out the box of cigarettes from his pocket. I used to smoke and I stopped smoking ever since I met Heechul but now I have to do it again. I don't even know if I can bear the smell of it. Kyunghoon offered it to me and I was kind of hesitant but still got one stick from him, I lit it from his cigarette. 

“How's life?” Kyunghoon asked me, eyes were on the street.

“I'm doing a lot better and happy.” I responded, I puffed on the cigarettes that I've had in my hand. 

“I bet you finally found someone.” 

“Maybe..”

“Why? Is everything complicated between the two of you?” He asked me again. 

“You can say that but don't worry, I'm trying my best to win his heart. I just need some time to make everything perfect.” I laughed. 

“Wow. You look really happy and I'm glad he's making you happy.” Kyunghoon tapped my shoulder and I stared at him then flashed a smile on my face.

Kyunghoon is my cousin and we are so close to each other so everytime he comes back here in the city, he always visit me first so that he can see me. He's been good to me and I adore him a lot though I don't know what's going on with his personal life, I'm willing to help him if he asks me to. He's like my younger brother and I'm glad he's with me. 

“Anyway, I forgot to book a hotel room reservation so....” Kyunghoon started to act cutely. 

No way.. What should I do?

“What about your house?”

“If I go home, I still have to clean it up and you know I'm so tired. Please let me stay overnight.” He clung into my arm and waiting for my answer.

“Fine.” I said and just gave up as if I have another option. I would just let him sleep in Heechul's room and of course I'd share my room with Heechul.

Speaking of Heechul, I'm still wondering why he was crying earlier and he really looks devastated. Did something happen again? Oh he's acting strange again and I hope he won't do something. I trust him but sometimes he makes me so confused as if he's hiding something. I need to work on that one and maybe talk to him when Kyunghoon leave the house. 

We went inside, I asked Kyunghoon to stay downstairs and I would just call him once I'm done cleaning his room. I used that as my excuse to see Heechul first. I softly knocked on the door and slowly opened it. I was greeted by his vulnerable state, as he sitting in the middle of the bed and was staring blankly at the wall. I approached him, placing my hand on his shoulder that made him flinch. 

“Are you okay?” I said in a lower voice. 

“Yes, I am.” Heechul said, staring at me and giving me a gentle smile. 

“What's bothering you?” 

“Nothing.” He replied. His eyes were swollen and it was obvious that he had just finished crying. I sat down next to him and pulled him into a warm hug.

“If you want to say something, just say it and I will listen.” I assured him, caressing his back.

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