14

“Seokmin, can we talk?” Seunghoon approached his ex-boyfriend. He's nervous to talk but his only intention is to explain and apologize. He had regretted everything, especially after Jaeha broke up with him.

Seokmin nodded, gesturing the other to sit down. They were at the restaurant as Joshua and Seokmin had a date. Seunghoon had run into them and decided to talk now.

“I’ll be back baby, you both need to talk.” Joshua stood up, gave his lover a kiss on the forehead, then left.

“I want to apologize. Truly, this time. I'm sorry for what happened at the party, I didn't mean to hurt you. I just. . . I don't know what got over me that made me wanna get back together with you.”

“Maybe it's Joshua? It might be, I felt jealous seeing how happy you were together and felt insecure because all I did was cause you pain.”

“I’m also sorry, for leaving you then. I know it's really vain and cruel for me to break up with just a text message. I never expected to leave you as well and I thought it would be better if I just don't see your face when we break up, which was completely stupid of me.”

“It was true though, my parents sent me to the States and study. I didn't have time to tell you because I wanted to enjoy the last few days before I left. It was selfish of me.”

“I’m sorry.” Seunghoon ended his statement, avoiding the judgemental stare his ex-boyfriend was giving him the whole time.

“That's really all I wanted to hear, your explanation. I would've supported you back then, you know.” Seokmin replied. “I don't forgive you just yet after what happened to me, but I understand. I hope you take this break up as a chance to change yourself.”

“I am trying. I'll be leaving later which is why I decided to talk to you, have a closure for once. I'll be trying to change. I'll also try to get Jaeha back. I actually genuinely loved her and I only want to spend my life with her.” Seunghoon explained.

“You should also talk to Joshua. He might not show it, but I know he feels bad too.” Seokmin said. Seunghoon nodded and nervousness hit him once again.

Seokmin called his lover to sit back down with them, and talk. Seunghoon gulped once he saw Joshua's eyes pierced at him, as if stabbing him already.

“Hey Shua, I know I've made way too much mistakes, beaten up people in front of you, and even forcing you to join us. I am so sorry for everything. You were right the whole time and I feel like a total idiot for even taking you for granted.”

“You were always kind to me no matter what, and I know a simple apology won't replace every single thing I did. That's why I'm trying to make it up to everyone I've wronged. I hope you'll forgive me someday.”

Joshua stayed silent, listening to every word. He soften a little bit, he knows he can't get mad for long. There still times which he owed something to Seunghoon; like keeping him company his whole stay in Korea.

Joshua sighed, “Alright. But please, never hurt anyone again. I'm still mad at what you did to Seoks the other night. Do you have any idea how much that must hurt? A bruise formed on his wrist! And his lips were bleeding! It's hard enough seeing him cry because it was painful.”

Seunghoon nodded, “I swear.” He looked at the two who had their hands intertwined the whole time and smiled. “You guys are really in love, huh?” Seunghoon asked.

Both Joshua and Seokmin blushed, “Yeah, but we're still in the courting stage. We don't really want to rush anything.”

The three remained chatting, reminiscing memories, and even finding out that Joshua and Seokmin already met when Seunghoon and Seokmin got engaged.

No wonder they were already familiar with each other, they had met before.

Seunghoon looked at his watched and surprised at how the time flew fast. “I have to go now guys, my flight's in 2 hours and I haven't packed. I hope to see you back in Korea!” Seunghoon said, leaving the two together.

“Baby, I have to go as well. I need to talk to Haesoon about my stay here.” Seokmin told his lover, planting a kiss on the lips.

“Okay bub, let's meet at the cottage later?” Joshua asked, fixing the bill.

“Yes baby, I'll see you later.” Seokmin replied and left.

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Haesoon had already fixed the whole fiasco, with Jaeha who helped her with all the money and of course with Seunghoon who made sure everyone got their compensation for traveling another country, just to attend a wedding.

“Haesoon-ssi? You called for me?” Seokmin asked from outside.

“Yes Seokmin, come in!” Haesoon answered and told Seokmin to sit down.

“I've called your manager, he agreed to let you stay here until the end of the week, as what we had agreed in the first place. You can spend the rest of your week here and enjoy.”

“Your stay will still be paid, Jaeha made sure to pay for everything as promised.”

“Really?! Thank you so much!! Please tell Jaeha, I’m very thankful to her, as well.”

“I surely will. Now go, enjoy your vacation. You've earned it.” Haesoon winked at Seokmin and went back to her files.

Seokmin thanked her and left. He's happy he can finally get a time out.

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