In the morning at 06:36, the radio kept cracking. Zhan picked up the radio and asked, "Hello?" Zhan had already been awake and by then had checked the operating room again and tested the medical equipment.

"Zhan, I wanted to let you know that we can now see the wall. Please open the gate beforehand. We'll be right there." Replied Zhan's father.

Zhan excitedly woke Yibo, who was still up until nighttime, to check the security systems and change the batteries on all the doors with code entry devices, as well set a new code. "What, what's wrong?" Yibo asked, completely overtired.

"They can see the wall, they're almost here now." Whispered Zhan almost.

"Oh, okay. I'll get up." Yibo rose from the bed with difficulty and quickly dressed while Zhan made the bed. However, before the two then went downstairs together to open the gate, Yibo clung to Zhan and said, "I'll tell them, I promise."

"Mhm, it's okay, take your time." Replied Zhan, still wondering if it could really be Lee that Yibo's parents had mentioned as the person who survived and what he will be happy about.

"Zhan, if it really is Lee, I'll tell her today. I promise you, I won't let anything come between us."

"Yeah, it's okay."

"Is there anything else you can say?"

"Sorry Yibo. My mind is completely elsewhere right now. This is all pretty exciting and I told you yesterday, should it be Lee and you're afraid she's going to tell your parents about us, play along first instead of telling them."

"Forget it Zhan. You're really pissing me off right now. I don't want to pretend that I want to continue to be with Lee and be happy. I explained this to you yesterday long and hard. It's you who I love.And I'm not going to let that, with us, ruin."

"I didn't mean to make you angry. I just wanted to offer you a solution."

Yibo turned Zhan around to face him, gave him a kiss and said, "There is only one solution. To tell her the truth. Because I could never do that to you, or to myself, and continue to play her boyfriend. I just want you and not to play games." The two hugged each other tightly, kissed once more, and then walked downstairs together, hand in hand, to open the gate.

When they arrived at the gate and opened it, they could already see the first two buses and also three cars. The hearts of the two immediately beat faster. Because finally they would be able to see their families again.

A military Humvee quickly approached them and Zhan grinned. "What is it?" Yibo asked him.

"That's my dad." Zhan replied. Then, as the Humvee pulled up in front of them and the door almost flew open, an older man in a military uniform jumped out and Zhan fell into his arms. "Ah finally dad. I missed you so much."

Yibo took a closer look at Zhan's father. He estimated him to be about 60 years old. Gray hair. As tall as Zhan and with broad shoulders. His face and eyes showed knowledge, strength but also love. "And you are Yibo, then. I'm glad to finally meet you in person." Said Zhan's father and also hugged Yibo.

"It's a pleasure to meet you too sir." Replied Yibo shyly.

"Sir? We are a family now. You can call me Han."

"A family?"

"I have eyes in my head my boy. I see that my son has hickies on his neck and they certainly didn't happen on his own. Don't worry, I'm not judging. As long as you're happy, it's all good. Just wait, Zhan's mom will love you when she sees you."

"Wow I don't know what to say." Yibo replied.

The next moment, Zhan's mom arrived in the next car. She jumped out of the car, ran to Zhan and hugged him as tight as she could. Then she looked at Zhan's neck, looked at Yibo, looked at Zhan's neck again and cheered, "I knew there was something between you two. My ZhanZhan certainly has turned your head hasn't he? And what a handsome young man you are. Wow, I'm thrilled." She said and fell into Yibo's arms.

"Haha, mom what are you doing?" Asked Zhan nervously. Yibo was completely speechless.

"What do you think? I'm hugging my future son-in-law."

"Mom don't overdo it. Yibo and I, well, it's only been a few days."

"So what? At times like this, a few days are like a few years. Something can happen at any time, and then what?"

"Mom."

"I'm right, aren't I, honey?"

"Yes, absolutely right." Confirmed Zhan's father.

"You know ZhanZhan, we live in a new world now. We should all say out loud every day that we love the person by our side and show it to them. Why? Because at any moment, something could happen to end your life. And who wants to die with regret in their heart? We should be honest. Enjoy and use every day to be with the people we love."

"I know mom."

"Good. So Yibo, it's nice to meet you and I hope we'll be able to sit down and really get to know you very soon."

"I'd love to. It's nice to meet you too." Yibo replied thoughtfully. Because Zhan's mother's words hit him hard. All the while Yibo was wondering how to explain to his parents about being with a man now, he forgot the most important thing. Namely, that nothing is the same as it used to be. And that life could end at any moment. And does he really want to waste his time thinking about how to explain it to his parents? Or would he rather make the most of every moment he has with Zhan?

One by one, the other survivors arrived and gathered in front of the hotel. The soldiers immediately took up their positions, as if they were not the least bit exhausted from days of marching, little sleep, and constant threats. Yibo admired them for that.

When the third bus arrived, Yibo's parents were also there. They greeted Yibo with a heartfelt hug and showed pride in the person who also survived and about whom Yibo was actually happy. His best friend, Seungyoun. Somehow, and for this Yibo was also a little ashamed, that he was relieved that it was not Lee.

Of course, he wished that she survived as well. But, he just doesn't want her here. Not near the person he loves the most. His Zhan! Because he knows Lee well enough to know that she certainly wouldn't give up without a fight, and would certainly have some tricks up her sleeve to drive Zhan away from him. That was also a point he didn't like about her. Her sneaky nature that she could display when she was jealous.

Zhan who had already looked at some of the survivors came up to Yibo with a hair net and whispered, "Better let it on. Some of the survivors have head lice." Yibo nodded and indicated to his parents.

Yibo's parents nodded at Zhan and looked at him rather coldly. "Mom, dad, this is doctor Xiao Zhan. My boyfriend." Said Yibo and reached for Zhan's hand.

"Your what is he? Have you gone crazy?" Asked Yibo's father in shock.

"He's my boyfriend. And, I love him."

"You love him? Has the apocalypse hit your mind? You are both men! This can only be a nightmare. You're going to end this right now Yibo." Said Yibo's mother angrily.

"I won't do that. If you have a problem with it, that's your problem. Not mine! I'll stay together with Zhan."

"You will not stay with him! You're going to end this right now and find a woman like it's normal!" Yibo's father shouted.

Zhan's parents joined them and Zhan's father raised his voice, "This love may be unusual and new to us. But it is still normal! Why should two people who love each other not be allowed to be together? Just because Yibo is your son, you don't have the right to decide who he can and can't be with! Yibo has told you that he loves Zhan. And that's the main thing, isn't it? That they love each other!"

"But they're both men. How is that normal?" Yibo's father asked angrily.

"Why shouldn't that be normal? What's wrong with that? Yes well, the sex may be different. But that doesn't make the love between them any different than the love between a man and a woman. Zhan told us there is internet here. You should use it and find out about #loveislove. Come on Yibo, give me a hand." Said Zhan's mother. She took Yibo by the hand and walked with him and Zhan to the other survivors.

Zhan and Yibo heard Zhan's father say, "If I hear your homophobic behavior again, I will make your lives a living hell. You should be grateful that in such a time, your son has found a person to love and be loved by. That and nothing else matters." Zhan's father had almost shouted the last sentence and he also received applause from those who overheard what was going on.

When, after more than 3 hours, all the survivors were finally inside the complex, the gate was closed. Zhan's father stood there with a list and addressed everyone: "Well, I'm glad we finally arrived. My son and the other doctors, will do a little examination and then first the sick patients will be brought in, especially those who need surgery. Then the families, couples without children, singles. The children without parents will be placed on the 4th floor, along with their caregivers. Then when you are in your rooms, one by one you will all take showers, there will be hot water, soap and shampoo, everyone who has been found to have head lice should shave off their hair. I know it's hard. But it's the only way we can stop it right now. You will find clean clothes to wear. In three hours I will come to each floor and appoint a floor leader. He will then take care of your needs. They will make a daily schedule, check the food, and ask you some questions about your professions. You must know that this is a big facility that can only function if we all work together. So rest now for a few days and then we will divide the work. No one here, except the older ones, will just sit around. More will follow in the coming days."

Zhan and the other doctors, as well as the scientists, immediately began their examinations and then sent the first new residents to their rooms in the hotel. Some left in tears, as these were simply relieved to finally be safe now. Others cried because they were going to lose their hair. Nevertheless, they were also more than happy to finally be safe.

Some women handed out food to all the waiting ones in between. Yibo took the weapons from the survivors and checked them for any other stabbing or shooting weapons. Seungyoun accompanied him and helped him. He grinned at Yibo and said, "Your boyfriend looks really great." Yibo nodded and grinned.

"Yeah, he's cute." He finally said.

"I wish you good luck with your relationship. You deserve someone like him. I can see that he makes you happy."

"He does, that's true. But my parents are against us."

"They'll calm down eventually. Just wait, when they get to know your boyfriend better, they'll accept him."

"I hope so. Because I'm not giving up on him. I really love him very much and I won't let anyone take him away from me." Replied Yibo with a raised voice. Because he knows no matter what, he will never give up on Zhan or allow anyone to come between them.