Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. The continuous sound of the clock pulsed through Kyungsoo’s body as he sat on the couch, the dark apartment cloaking him. It was 12:38 in the morning, and his phone showed no sign of contact from Jongin. He sighed, getting up from his seat and stretching his stiff joints from waiting for so long. Staring longingly at the chocolate cake, lathered with chocolate icing and chips on the counter, Kyungsoo slowly trudged to the table. “Happy Birthday Jongin…” he whispered.