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Hakyeon's POV
When we left the prison, Sanghyuk and I got in the car and started driving somewhere. I kept asking him what Taekwoon said when he asked to talk to Sanghyuk, but Sanghyuk wouldn't tell me.

After I pouted and pleaded, Sanghyuk still wouldn't tell me. So I pulled my phone out, and started texting Hongbin.
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Me: hey Hongbin

Hongbin: yeah, wassup?

Me: Can you meet us at the pizza place near your place?

Hongbin: the place you always order pizza from?

Me: mhm

Hongbin: okay fine.

Me: thanks Bin!

Hongbin: welcome
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I turned my phone off and put it in my jacket.

"So where are we meeting your friend?" Sanghyuk asked me.

"At a pizza place. I'll tell you the directions, just drive."

"Okay Hakyeon, you're the boss." He chuckled.
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Sanghyuk's POV
When Hakyeon told me all the directions, we had finally reached the pizza place.

First of all, he sucks at giving directions. Second of all, at least we got here in time, I think.

"We're here Sanghyuk!" He smiled.

"Yeah, yeah... You know you give bad directions right?" I told him.

"Oh yeah! I knew that!!" He laughed.

"WHAT!?!? gah..."

"Come on! Let's go inside!!" He grabbed my wrist and started leading me inside the pizza place with him.

In all honesty, I liked him holding me like this. It made me feel somewhat closer to me, and that we were kind of a couple. But I know that's not true and it will never be true. Taekwoon told me to protect him, not to flirt with him.

When we got inside the place, there were a few people sitting in chairs, and one guy standing by the wall, looking down at his phone.

He looked good, I'm not going to lie. Maybe he's Hakyeon's friend, or maybe he's not even here yet.

"Hakyeon, is your friend here yet?" I asked him.

"Yeah! He's standing right over there. I'll call him over; Hongbin!"

When Hakyeon called his name, he looked up from his phone and smiled. Then he started walking to Hakyeon and I.

"Hey, Hakyeon! It's so good to see you again!!" They hugged each other for a quick second, then Hongbin looked at me.

"Oh! Hongbin, this is Sanghyuk. Sanghyuk, this is Hongbin."

"Hi I'm Sanghyuk, nice to meet you." I held out my hand so we could handshake.

"Hey Sanghyuk! I'm Hongbin. Did you know that you have beautiful eyes?" He stuck his hand out and shook my hand.

His comment made me blushed a bit, but it seemed that no one noticed.

"Oh r-really? Thank you..." I said to him.

"Well, shall we order some pizza for our movie marathon?" Hakyeon asked, breaking up the awkwardness.

"Sure! I want cheese!!" I said.

"Me too!" Hongbin told Hakyeon after.

"Alright. I'll go order one large, cheese pizza. Be right back!" Hakyeon told us.

"Uh, Hakyeon! Why don't you catch up with Hongbin!?? I'll go and order the pizza!" I said. The only reason I said this, was because I couldn't be left alone with Hongbin yet. He makes me feel a bit shy...

"Well, alright Sanghyuk. If that's okay with you..."

"Yeah, yeah!!! Totally fine with me!!" I awkwardly laughed.

Why am I feeling like this?? I'm usually never awkward or shy!!
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Hongbin's POV
"So Hakyeon, how have you been?" I asked him.

"Me? I- Let's just say I haven't been doing that well for a while. What about you?" He smiled.

He always smiles and ignores his problems. He's too kind to allow others to worry about him. He never wants to be a burden to anyone, even though you can fully see he just needs a hug.

"Hakyeon, something's wrong. Please, don't do this again. You always do this. Tell me what's on your mind."

"Hongbin, I'm fine, okay? Don't worry about me!!" He smiled again.

"That's it." I pulled him close to me and wrapped my arms around him. He needed this hug, I know something's bothering.

"H-Hongbin! I-"

"Better?" I asked, breaking apart the hug.

"Yeah. Thank you."

"My pleasure Hakyeon. Now tell me, what's on your mind." I said to him.

"I'll tell you we get back to my place." He winked and punched me on my shoulder.

"Here's the pizza!!" Sanghyuk exclaimed.

"Great! Let's bring it back home and we can start the marathon!! I've got some movies at home, so we can just watch those for now." Hakyeon told the both of us.

So we all left the pizza place, and they went in one car, whereas I went in my own car.

Time skip to when they arrived at Hakyeon's place...

I've been to Hakyeon's place before, and I hadn't forgot how to get there. Thankfully he didn't move, so I arrived at the same place he did. Sanghyuk got out of the driver's side, and Hakyeon exited out of the passengers side, holding the pizza. I parked near their car, and followed them until we got inside Hakyeon's place.

It looks the same as ever. The couch still in the same place, as well as the rest of the furniture. He really hasn't changed it. The only thing that was different, was that someone wasn't here. Where's Taekwoon?

We all took our shoes off and actually entered the whole place.

Hakyeon set the pizza down on the counter and grabbed some played and glasses for the three of us.

"Want me to help you Hakyeon?" Sanghyuk asked him.

"No no!! It's fine!! I'm okay!" Hakyeon said.

"Hey Hakyeon?" I said to him.

"Yeah Hongbin?" He answered as he was almost finished grabbing the dishes.

"Where's Taekwoon?" I asked. Hakyeon dropped a glass and just zoned out right there.

"Hakyeon!" Sanghyuk ran to see what happened. "Is everything okay??"

"Hakyeon? Are you alright?" I asked him.

Was it because of me that he dropped the glass? All I did was simply ask where Taekwoon was...

"Taekwoon... He-" Hakyeon started saying, then cut himself off with his cries. Tears started falling down his face, and he was soon bawling loudly.