~HOSEOK'S POV~

Kai: Can I come over and talk to you?

Hoseok sat up in bed, surprised and concerned about the text he'd just received because he knew a conversation with Kai was likely going to turn negative really fast. It was late into the night after the party had ended and everyone had gone home.

Hoseok: Fine.

Kai: I'll be there in a few.

Hoseok rubbed his eyes and got out of bed, throwing a hoodie on and going out toward the living room so he could hear when Kai knocked. After receiving reassurance from Kaylen, Hoseok definitely no longer felt guilty about what had happened, he just felt angry at Kai for blaming him so quickly. After years of friendship, Hoseok deserved better than that.

A few smooth knocks arrived at the front door just a couple of minutes later as Kai lived right next door. Hoseok took a deep breath before opening the door, preparing himself to be lectured and yelled at by Kai. He was having second thoughts about letting him come over; why should Hoseok have to subject himself to that?

"Hey," Kai said quietly, "Can I come in?"

"Sure," Hoseok stepped away from the door and gave Kai space to walk inside. "Let's sit, I guess. Unless your visit is going to be short."

"I won't keep you long, but yeah, let's sit down," Kai said, his voice still quiet and a bit raspy sounding. Like he'd been crying or something.

Kai's demeanor wasn't super rigid or angry seeming, so Hoseok relaxed a little, feeling a little more confident that perhaps this conversation wouldn't turn into a fight.

"So, what's this about?" Hoseok asked as he sat down, Kai sitting down on the couch across from him.

"I'm sorry," Kai started slowly, "I'm really sorry."

Hoseok remained silent, waiting for Kai to continue and explain.

"I've been horrible to you, and I'm sorry. You didn't deserve that at all," Kai said, looking down at the ground, "I was caught up in my emotions and I needed someone to blame so I just cast it all on you because I didn't want to have to blame myself. It was terrible of me, and I'm so sorry because you're my best friend and I never want to make you feel bad about yourself. Especially when you didn't do anything to deserve me being upset at you."

Kai's apology completely caught Hoseok off guard, but he could tell how sincere Kai was being. As angry as Hoseok had been, he wasn't one to hold grudges. He hated feeling mad at people, and he always wanted things to be resolved to the best they could. So, Kai's apology was enough for Hoseok to accept, and move on from the situation.

"I understand...I accept your apology," Hoseok said. He didn't say 'it's okay' because Kai did, but Hoseok did feel that he should forgive Kai. They were best friends after all, and he never wanted to lose that.

"Do you really?" Kai seemed unsure, "I'm really mad at myself for this."

"Don't be. You did the right thing by coming over and saying what you said. Let's just put it behind us and focus on helping Kaylen recover," Hoseok said, and Kai offered a small smile.

Kai nodded, standing from the couch. "Thank you for being such a great friend."

"You're welcome," Hoseok winked, and the two hugged each other. "Now can you tell me about you and Mia? Because I've been dying to know."

Kai chuckled, "You'll have to wait and see on that."

"I guess you and me are in the same boat now, huh?" Hoseok said.

"What do you mean?"

"Both of our girls are leaving, and we're about to both completely and utterly heartbroken," Hoseok said, partially joking and partially not.

"Yeah, I thought about that...It's probably better that I don't start anything with Mia. But, I really want to," Kai shrugged, "I don't know what the right thing to do is."

"I don't either. But, I'm kind of attached to Y/N, now, so it's too late for me. I have no idea what I'm going to do when she leaves."

"Would you move for her?" Kai asked, "I mean, I don't want you to go, but have you considered moving for her?"

"I have..." Hoseok trailed off for a moment. "It's difficult because I love her, but I love living here. It wouldn't feel right to move away. And she can't stay because of school. So, I don't really know how this is going to work out, and I'm running out of time to figure it out."

"All I'm saying is that you should consider all of your options. Long distance until she finishes school may not be so bad; a lot of people do that and go on to have super successful relationships. But don't think that you inevitably have to break up. That can be avoided if you two try hard enough," Kai pointed out and Hoseok nodded in agreement.

"We'll just have to wait and see how everything goes. For now, I'm just trying to take full advantage of the time I have left."

"I guess I will, too."

"We'll get through this," Hoseok said, more-so reassuring himself rather than Kai.

"Yes, we will."

THREE WEEKS LATER

"Lea and I are getting married," Felix said randomly, and Hoseok nearly choked on his water. They were sitting together on Hoseok's couch as Hoseok waited for you to show up. He was taking you out on a sushi date tonight.

"You're what?"

"We're getting married. I proposed last night," Felix explained, and even though Hoseok had been expecting a proposal for quite some time now, it still surprised him that it was actually happening.

"Why all the sudden? I mean, I'm totally happy for you guys, but how could you not tell me you were planning to propose?" Hoseok set his glass of water down on the coffee table.

"I honestly didn't plan for it to be last night. But the moment was so perfect and I always have the ring on me, so I just did it. And she said yes. And then we both cried," Felix chuckled, "So, will you be my best man?"

"Of course I will," Hoseok said, but then hesitated a moment, "But what about Kai? Haven't you known him longer than you've known me?"

"Yeah, I'm having three best men. You, Kaylen, and Kai. I didn't want to have to choose because I didn't think it would ever really be fair."

"Okay, good. I just didn't want there to be any hard feelings."

"Yeah, no worries."

"Congratulations, man," Hoseok grinned, giving Felix a modest bro-hug before hearing a knock at the door. "That's Y/N. I gotta go. Can I tell her the news?"

"Go for it," Felix said, "Have fun!"

Hoseok started to head for the door when Felix called out again, "But, Hoseok?"

"Yeah?"

"I know Y/N's leaving in three weeks, so we're going to have the wedding next Saturday. We want her to get to be there," Felix flashed a crooked smile, "So, maybe you guys should go dress and suit shopping!"

"You are just full of surprises today, aren't you?" Hoseok laughed and shook his head, "I'll see you later."

When he opened the door, he was greeted by your smiling face.

"Hey, babe," he said, closing the door behind him and greeting you with a kiss on the cheek. "You ready to go?"

"Yeah, but can we walk? It's so nice outside, and I want an excuse to have more time with you," you admitted, and Hoseok couldn't help but smile.

"Sure," he agreed, taking his hand in yours, "But we have a slight change of plans today."

"What do you mean?" you furrowed your eyebrows.

"Lea and Felix are getting married. Next Saturday."

"THEY'RE WHAT?"

"They're literally getting married. Now, come on, we have a dress and a suit to buy."

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A/N: this story is rounding off and coming to a close...I'm honestly kind of sad to be letting it go, but it's about time. do you guys accept Kai's apology too? And what do you think about Lea and Felix? How should you and Hoseok make up for the future distance between you? Let me know your thoughts in the comments :D ~mattie