Time passed, finally summer came ~

After knowing Yongguk's birthday, Himchan insisted on celebrating it together. Daehyun, however, did not agree to waste time on a grand birthday, even if it was a double birthday party, then he was complaint by Himchan for cheesiness over his wife (to which Youngjae objected) and he was so oh innocent to admit it (then Youngjae couldn’t objected)...

But it was also a small party, as Jongup’s ~

For some reasons Yongguk carried a lot of gifts home. It was not difficult to guess, they were from the girls who secretly loved him. He admired them, because most of the time at school he had Himchan around him, but the other definitely did not let anyone approach him (not really...)

Finally, the double birthday party together with Yongguk, the fact that there were only Daehyun, Youngjae, Jongup and Junhong were still making Himchan ignore everything and happily enjoyed the small ceremony~

But that was not the only problem which was being discussed. It was… Daehyun, Youngjae and Himchan would graduate this year together.

Himchan, after mentioning here, seemed uncomfortable. The other two also couldn't help thinking so much. Daehyun would learn how to take over the family company at the same time completing college, after that, he would directly manage the company. Yongguk will continue to be his bodyguard, supervising and helping Daehyun in his work. Youngjae did not seem to have his own decision yet, but with his ability, it was easy to get a scholarship to any school, he was anyways a year early compared to his peers.

"So... which school do you attend, Youngjae?" Himchan asked, rubbing his mouth with his fingers.

The younger shook his head. Himchan added: "A person like you will definitely enter a prestigious university, right?"

Youngjae scratched his head: "I don't know yet, hyung. My mother told me to choose, but ... "

"But…?"

He turned to look at Daehyun, who still remaining silent. Junhong quietly cleared his throat, pulling Daehyun away from his world. He tightened his arms around Youngjae, rubbing his face against the other’s neck, sighing softly:

"Is there a way to keep you from leaving...?"

Youngjae bit his lip, but still leaned against the elder’s lap. Of course, he had plenty of options, but weren’t umma expecting him be on the path she wanted the most? But he would have to move to the other side of the city if he agreed. He wouldn’t be on Daehyun’s side as much as he was now.

Youngjae felt helpless. He had never considered problems like this, to him it was simply like approaching a new study level, entering a new university. But since Daehyun had entered his life, everything seemed to change. He now has something to hold on to, depending on. Youngjae had never thought about a relationship, even with a girl... not to mention with a boy, even a "rival" for 6 years. A person like him. And now he couldn’t even imagine his life before he had Daehyun... Without Daehyun. Why was the person he used to avoid and pushed away now the person he didn't want to leave? Why could the person who used to tease and decry him so much, hold his heart so easily? He once wondered how creature worked... but human emotions would be something he never understood.

He placed his hand on Daehyun's and slightly squeezed them together.

"I don't think I want to leave Yongguk ..." Himchan whispered. Yongguk just smiled and clasped their hands together. How were they together, Daehyun didn’t understand now. Himchan often considered his previous relationships not important, not worth keeping. The older also changed a lot. For the first time, Daehyun found his best friend appreciate a relationship. Everything was applicable even to Yongguk. But he couldn't blame anyone.

Because he himself had things worth protecting and preserving.

"I always respect your decision, but make the right decision, Youngjae" Jongup said just so.

Junhong nodded "I believe umma will understand, hyung"

Youngjae smiled, a little relieved.

"Actually, I think ..." Yongguk said "Daehyun still needs a long-term private tutoring, Youngjae"

Everyone laughed, the air became less heavy. Youngjae sipped a soft drink, nodded in agreement, shyly said, "I will consider..."

Daehyun chuckled and kissed his cheek, making him blush.

"What about Himchan hyung?" Jongup asked.

Himchan clicked his tongue, pouting his lips: "Well then, do whatever I can, study wherever I can, so long as I still get to see Yongguk all the way!!"

Yongguk's deep laughter rang in his ears. "Are you sure?"

Himchan nodded firmly. Yongguk just shook his head in defeat, then held Himchan's hand retreated to his room. His tomato-red-alike face was completely not missed. Everyone knows what they intend to do, anyway, this is both their birthdays.

"Yah, when will you let me do it?" Daehyun pouted.

"Do what?"

"Eat you."

Daehyun received a pillow on his face.

"Well then, I'll let you two have some privacy and gonna come back home~." Junhong mischievously said.

"Wait." Jongup called back "Can I sleep at your house today?"

Junhong rounded his eyes and blushed, trying to say something but Youngjae interrupted:

“Umma also came to her friend’s house today, you guys are comfortable. As long as you don't dirty the bed, I won't clean it for you two. ”

Junhong glared at hyung but he didn't say anything more, Jongup smiled, chasing after him.

After the closing sound, silence covered. Daehyun sat there for a while and then moved again, his lips moving up and down Youngjae's neck making him moan, pushing him out:

"Yah, gotta clean this place first!"

"Mmm ... let it." Daehyun pushed him to his back on the sofa, thick lips touched the younger’s one, soft breath caressing his skin. But before pulling him into another passionate kiss, he lifted his head, making him open his eyes and look straight at him.

"Do you want to come with me?" He asked, his voice just like a whisper.

Youngjae sees himself and him as adults. No childish thoughts, indifferent, shallow. He knew and he understood what he wanted, didn't want to lose anything.

How could it be, when he finally saw where he belonged ... could he have a person who would love him without regret?

He pulled his forehead against his forehead, kissing his lips.

"You will have to provide everything, will you?"

Daehyun laughed "Anything"

"You will have to make up for me a private office, with tables and chairs, bookshelves, even so many other silly things; food and drinks must be shared for me, and ..."

The younger boy laughed loudly when he saw his face droop.

"Just kidding" he slid his hand into his hair and "I agree".

"..."

"…what?"

Daehyun smirked "I also want to hear you say that sentence later ... on the everyone-know-occasion ... okay?"

Youngjae blushed, pinching Daehyun with a sharp pain on his cheek.

"Babo."

~ 000 ~

Late in the morning, the sky was clear and the wind was lightly cold.

His footsteps on the carpet of yellow-brown leaves, the sound of dry leaves crumbling. The weeds swayed with the breath of the wind, spotting between them the brilliant purple flowers. The space was quiet as if only the sound of the leaves under his shoes and the birds singing could be heard.

Daehyun sat by the grass, his hands brushed against the crimson granite face, portrait of a woman who was not young but very beautiful. Next to her was a man with a serious but gentle face. His eyes turned over the letters and numbers engraved on the polished stone below the photos. It had been more than a year. It would be a lie if saying that he didn’t remember them. Anyways, he understood everything they had done not for only themselves but also for him and his future. He was proud of them. But he couldn’t imagine what he was doing now without supporting and encouragement from that certain person.

"Dad and mom..." he whispered. “Can you see it? I’m living happily. I will try my best to make you proud. ”He smiled slightly. Another wind came to him and he suddenly trembled, pulling his collar close.

Suddenly there was something around his neck and embracing it, his hand reflexively lifted up, touching someone's soft hand. The younger boy rested his chin on his shoulder, sighing as he looked at the tombstones.

"You don't have to worry anymore." the boy smiled "I'll take care of this idiot very well."

The brunette wrapped the woolen scarf around his neck and wrapped his arms around the other’s neck, making him let out a surprised sound and wrap his arms around his neck to keep his balance.

"You promised, you have to take good care of me" he turned his face, giving a kiss on his pink cheekbones.

"Yeah yeah, of course..." he squinted, but also smiled. "Hey ..."

"Hm?"

"That's what I said ... but do you think they agree? I mean, you need a girl to-"

"Shhh" he snarled, twisting his body backwards to pull him into his lap, causing him to cry out "How many times have I said it? Besides, just being with you makes me happy ”

"..."

"what?"

Youngjae rubbed his head and chest, giggling: "Chessy."

"You like that." Daehyun smirked.

"Shut up" The blond blushed, setting himself up and pulling Daehyun up.

"Do you want to stay here a little more?" he asked. Daehyun shook his head, turning his face to look at the two graves again. Youngjae stood beside him, lowered his head 90 degrees like a greeting and thank. The elder sighed contentedly, clutching his hand, their fingers tangled together.

"I'm leaving. See you later."

Together, they led their hands to the main road, where a black car was waiting. A guy leaning on the side of the car showed them a characteristic gleeful smile, waving them. When they arrived, Daehyun opened the car door to get the younger in first, at the same time greeting another young man in the front seat. He closed the door and asked the boy who was sitting in the driver's seat, starting the car:

"Are you sure you don't want to go again, hyung?"

"Hm, no." he shook his head. "I will only regret it more if I see them."

The boy next to him patted his shoulder, looked at him affectionately: "It was the past, don't blame yourself." Immediately, he changed the subject: "Are the two other boys not coming?"

"They said they are coming with uncles aunts later." The boy sat behind him and answered.

"So, it's almost noon, let's go to the restaurant."

"That’s right, it’s been a long time without eating out."

"Didn't we just do it the day before yesterday?"

"..."

"Whatever, I pay, okay?"

Laughter and a “Agree” sound were made, the four people started to talk about what to eat and where... It was a short time to start arguing.

The car slowly moved away from the deserted land. The laughter still resounded, blending into the quiet space of peaceful late days of autumn.

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