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"Hey... I... I didn't think it would get this far but it did and so... uhm... I don't want you to feel pressured or anything... I just need to get this off my chest or I will go crazy. I don't know if you noticed but... I really like your company. I was pretty obvious and I thought... you feel the same but I guess I was wrong... but that's not important. I ... need you to know that what I feel for you is real. It's not just for the show, it's not just fanservice... and it's stronger than friendship. I... I think I love you. I... Don't worry, I am not expecting anything from you... I just... needed to say it."

Mark was looking at Jinyoung with tears in his eyes. So he was too late. He didn't protect him.

"I'm so sorry... so sorry." 

He sobbed and Jinyoung's heart broke all over. He smiled sadly and hugged him.

"It's okay, hyung. I told you, I know you don't feel the same~"

Mark shook his head and hugged Jinyoung tighter.

"Ani.... I do. I do feel the same."

Jinyoung froze.

"Then why?"

"Don't you see? How can we be? In this country? In this industry? I didn't want to hurt you. I tried to push you away before it was too late but I should have known... You are not stupid and... It was already there. We could both feel it from the beginning."

"What now?"

"Now? Now we will go back to the beginning. We need to be careful. We can't reveal too much."

Jinyoung smiled and ruffled Mark's hair.

"Thank God for fanservice."

Mark laughed.

"Yeah... blame it on the bromance."

Jinyoung leaned in and looked into Mark's eyes.

"But there is no one here now..."

"Yes~?"

"Can I kiss you?"

Mark smiled and leaned in. Kissing him.

"Did I answered your question?"

Jinyoung blushed and kissed him back. 

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