To Whatever End

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Chan and Wonwoo are workmates at the coffee shop near the university. Chan is in his second year of college and taking up engineeringㅡsame with Wonwoo, the possible reason why they get along with each other. And Junhui is right when he thinks that they’re older than him, 2 years ahead. He has a deep crush on Wonwoo and that made him do the first move. At first, it didn't bother Wonwoo since the guy is not giving a damn about being in a relationship. Until one day, Chan was so surprised that Wonwoo began to send him home late at night and prepare food for him. Then Wonwoo confessed and asked if he could court him. And who is he to reject his ultimate crush? They started dating three months ago and Junhui has no idea about it. Because Wonwoo didn't tell stories about his life. He just arrived at home exhausted and energy was running out of him, causing Junhui to not bother Wonwoo about his day. Wonwoo yawned again as an indication of his exhaustion so Junhui decided to not bother his best friend anymore. “Take enough rest, Wonwoo. Exam is nearing and oh一dad is asking how’s your eyesight.” How are you?” Chan never failed to build the ambience with a good start of conversation. He asked Junhui whose eyes were roaming around trying to avoid Chan's.

What have I told you? Stop fighting with your schoolmates! I want you to be a good student. I’m working to send you to a good school for you to study well and not to drag yourself in fights and bring bruises when you’re going home.” Wonwoo hates it. He doesn’t want the idea of his mother being so dramatic over small things like this. He just saved a boy, probably with the same age of him, from bullies in their school. Those bruises and wounds came from his boldness and kindness. He wants to say this to his mother but how can he? If the only thing that his mother is saying is his braggart personality. Well, what’s new? That’s how parents always react but despite of being annoyed to his mother’s exaggeration, he’s aware that’s a way of showing her affection to him and he appreciates it一so much. Hey! Wake up!” Junhui called in a loud voice for the second time and after some seconds, the door opened presenting a newly-bath Wonwoo with a bath sheet in the lower part of his body that revealed Wonwoo’s composed and buff body. Some water drops are still present in his chest. Junhui started swallowing the lump forming in his throat. They got to spend nights just talking about some serious and personal things or even just random things that happened to them every day. With that, they get to know more about each other. Funny, because they should've been aware about every little detail of one another but they believe there’s something more. They knew things always changed and they needed to know it. In five minutes, Junhui was able to choose the best clothes for his best friend and they immediately left after fixing all the things they needed to fix.Chan.” A tear freed from his left eye. Nothing compares to the pain in his heart. It was complicated. He is slowly losing Junhui and now, there's a big possibility that Chan will also leave. The moment he went inside his room, Wonwoo grabbed his bag and dished the books he needed in doing his assignment and a sudden flash of the melee earlier occurred in his head. It was unclear and involute but a scared and cunning face is vivid in his memory. The boy he saved from the bullies. He wondered if he’s fine because he really looked petrified during the unprecedented event. It’s a new face for him, he encountered him for the first time. There was a moment of silence and the room was filled by the noise coming from the TV when Wonwoo spoke. “Why didn't you come with us earlier?” They've been together for 2 years but broke up last week.” Wonwoo spoke enthusiastically as if it is as important as doing their daily report in History. In one year, Wonwoo managed to juggle his studies and three jobs in a week. He did his best and disciplined himself to earn enough money and it was a success in the beginning. He ran out of time because of work, went home late and ate less to save more money, that’s why Junhui became a regular cook for Wonwoo to eat enough food. He memorized his best friend’s schedule and waited for him until late night just to make sure that Wonwoo would eat the food he prepared or his mother’s. And just like what Junhui remembered, Wonwoo hates eating alone so he will not eat his dinner unless he is with Wonwoo.

And that made Junhui's chest ache painfully. A hard pounding occurs as the last sentence that he just mentioned repeatedly echoing in his mind. Wonwoo didn’t manage to respond immediately because how will he be going to tell his best friend that this day is extra special for the both of them? He’s not a fan of anything that is cheesy and dramatic, but he just needed to make this moment unforgettable for them. Wonwoo enjoyed being part of Junhui’s family for a long time and he really felt being loved and being the real son of his best friend’s parents. It cannot be denied that he mourned for a long time losing his parents but that’s life, and he still thanks the Creator for letting him live with another family that never despised him. Saving Junhui in the past from the bullies and grateful that his mom got a benevolent friend. He doesn’t know what is this. But the only thing that he’s sure about is that he’s happy that Wonwoo treasures him so much to treat him as a blessing in his life. Junhui took a deep breath as he closed his eyes, collecting all the courage that he could. He walked towards Wonwoo. “I love you.”Junhui closed his eyes again and spoke. “I love you just like how Chan loves you. Now that I tell you, did you already understand it? No, right? Because you didn’t feel the same way.” Oh, I see. And you, two? Are you... together again?” He inquires, starting to be comfortable with the two famous students in the university. Finish that and go to your room to do your homework. You’ll not go outside until you’re done. Stay in your room.” Her loud mother told him and began to clean the things she used in treating her son’s gashes before grabbing his small pouch. At their third year college, Wonwoo looked for a job. He did his best to be hired and he is eager to do it until he finishes school to find a professional job. Wonwoo approached the guy and gave him a hug. The guy responded with a tight embrace to Wonwoo which made Junhui’s chest pound hard. Is he hurt? Is he jealous? He doesn’t know and why should he be?

Are you saying that mine is not good?” He asks his best friend who is busy slurping the soup made by his mother. Oh, yes. It was his mother’s. Wake him up, he needs to eat and take his medicine.” His mother said and prepared the soup she cooked earlier for Junhui’s breakfast. Thankfully, she cooked enough to feed Wonwoo since she is used to his son’s best friend eating his breakfast at their house. Junhui… p-please. Just...just stay. I’m s-scared.” Wonwoo almost teared up and it is obvious in his face and how he holds Junhui’s hand that he is really afraid. It hurts Junhui. So much. They spent most of their time together since they’re classmates and their houses are just beside each other. Sometimes, Wonwoo spends his nights in Junhui’s house since he was alone. They play games when they have time, hang-out in the nearest park they are in, eat ice cream, drink milk一which is Wonwoo’s all time favorite, laugh hard as if they’re about to vomit, do crazy things such as ringing their neighbor’s doorbell and then run when someone opened the door一it’s their hobby. Helping each other in projects, went to guidance office when they did some unhinged things, celebrating each other’s birthday, fight about small things like who is stronger一Iron Man or Captain America? Nothing actually changed. None at all aside from being more intimate to each other since Wonwoo’s mother died.

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It was 10 PM now. Friday and has no homework to do so they decided to spend time together一watching, playing and eating in Junhui’s room. Minutes passed and Wonwoo shouted as he defeated his opponent in his game. Uh, hi.” He answered and he was thankful that lights inside the hall are dim and he is wearing a mask to avoid others to notice how red his cheeks are. Uh, no dad. The one who saved me from the bullies.” He explained while looking at Wonwoo. And that made Wonwoo sigh in relief.