A/n: Told y'all it's a big-time skip.

*2 year's later *

Daveed's pov

Today was as normal as a Saturday could be. Emmy and I were on my couch under a blanket watching Mulan with some Chinese takeout sitting on our laps.

Pippa and Steven were sitting on the other couch all cuddled up, and judging by it being 7:00 pm, Lin was probably finishing up his shift at the bar. The boy has been trying to catch up with his feelings but everything seemed like they were slipping through his fingers.

Vanessa told me she hasn't seen Lin struggle this much since his parents passed and I agreed because his other relationships didn't affect him this much.

Steven and Pippa were whispering stuff to each other and giggling within their little bubble. In other news, Emmy and I are stronger than before and our relationship has gotten pretty serious recently. I can't say I don't like it though.

I heard the faint ding of the elevator, and in a matter of seconds, the door was open with Lin glancing at us before walking straight to his room. Emmy and I shared a concerned look before I got up to talk to him.

I softly knocked on his open room door before walking in, "Hey Lin, you good?" He looked at me, his eyes glassy. I quickly closed the door and knelt in front of him, "I- I can't" he let out in pain.

"What? What are you trying to say?" he looked at his lap, a teardrop sliding down his cheek. "Daveed it's too much... the pain. I can't look at them. It physically hurts me. I thought it would go away but it only gets worse!" He stopped, breathing deeply. "I've been thinking about moving... maybe a different state." I looked at him in disbelief.

"No. Lin, you can't move states. What about your job?" he sighed and looked at his closet, "I sent my resume over to a bar in San Fran, they are willing to pay me higher than what I'm earning now. I think I can move on not seeing her face every day." I grabbed hold of his shoulders in shock.

"Lin, you can't leave to San Fran. That's the other side of the country! Don't you think your decision is too rash!?" He pushed my hands away.

"No. I don't think it is. I thought it through... the bar is letting me perform my music there. They heard some samples and are happy to pay for entertainment and my mixology skills. I think I can make a life there." I was speechless, I pulled myself up to sit with him.

I don't know what my life would be like without him, he helped me when I needed him most and I'm sure I can do that for him so he can stay here.

"Lin-" I let out a breath before continuing, "Please, don't leave. I'll do my best to separate you guys so you don't have to see each oth-'' he cut me off.

"Daveed... I don't want to burden you anymore man. I love you but I can't bear with the thought I have every time I see her or something she owns or smell her" he stopped taking in another breath.

"I just can't anymore."

Steven opens the door and walks in. "Hey Daveed I need a big favor" I roll my eyes at him, he was the reason my best friend is leaving.

"I want to propose to Pippa but I'm not sure how to. Do you think you can help me plan it out?" he whispered not wanting the girls to hear him. I tried thinking of a reason so I could refuse to have to help him.

"I've been really swamped at work lately so I don't think I can help you out. I'm sorry." Not. I know he is not to blame for Lin's pain but it's easier to blame him than to not have a solid reason.

Steven looked disappointed in my answer, I think he was really counting on my help.

"I can help you out." Lin suddenly spoke up, I was a little confused. Why would he help Steven propose to the girl he loved more than any musical ever made? I looked at him with wide eyes but he just ignored me. "You don't mind helping me plan this out?" he questioned with a small smile on his face.

"Why would I? You guys love each other. I want to help you guys move...  forward." He choked out the last word.

What is he doing?

A/n: @onlyhere4hamilton I'm sorry for saying I would take three days and then end up taking more than a week. We were recently told that I have exams starting so everything kind of just got pushed back. I hope you enjoyed the chapter.

Anyways have a g'morning or g'night wherever you are... I love you guys...
byeee🥰💙❤️