*Now playing - We Go Down
Together by Dove Cameron , Khalid*

Last night was something I couldn't keep from Felix. It wasn't because I had a loud mouth but because Jisung littered my neck with marks that it was impossible to hide.

He looked at me like I was some whore he was proud of, but then he was confused because he assumed they were from Luca and I was supposed to break things off with him. So, I had to admit my night with Jisung, and that made him more confused because of the girlfriend who wasn't actually the girlfriend...

The conversation was so much for him that we came back to my place and filled our system with expensive wine as I poured out my feelings to him.

Now we sit in silence as the alcohol washes over us, the sound of the late-night traffic surrounds the apartment as the window is open to bring us fresh air.

I look over to Felix and he was nearly passing out, he drank more than me and was about to be snoring if Changbin didn't hurry his ass up.

As I was about to call him again, a knock was heard. "Come in" I yell, making Felix groan and cover his ears.

"Didn't Jisung teach you to never leave your door locked, especially when you're drunk?" Changbin tells me as he walks in.

I squint my eyes "Yes but I don't listen"

"That's how you die" He walks to Felix who is now fast asleep. Changbin sighs with a soft smile on his face.

"Stop staring at him and get him to bed," I said and Changbin chuckled.

Before he picks Felix up he looks at me and says "Jisung isn't the same person he was when he left and definitely not the same kid you met when you two were young" I furrow my brows, and before I can question him he continues "But that isn't a bad thing, Minho"

"He told you about last night?" I felt my cheeks heat up.

Changbin nods "Not that I could stop him, he ranted and ranted about how he needs to not get this wrong again" I bite at my bottom lip to keep myself from smiling. "He never means to hurt you, he's just trying to navigate a normal life just like the rest of us"

"I know" I responded softly.

Changbin let's put a small sigh "A little shove is good sometimes"

"What do you mean?" I question.

Changbin looked towards the two boxes that still sat at the corner of my apartment, they were filled with a lot of Jisung's things that he had in his living room apartment and I still never looked through them.

But that's not what he was looking at, it was the folder that sat on top of the boxes.

"I'm going to take Felix home now," Changbin says before hurrying off. My eyes remain on the folder.

When I saw Jisung for the first time since his disappearance, the night I had a breakdown at the shop—Chan and Changbin couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the footage and that's when they dug for information on Jisung and his whereabouts.

They gave me this folder with everything but I never bothered to look because Jisung showed up on his own and so I had no reason to.

I get up slowly and walk to the folder, my fingers gliding along the edges before opening it. The first thing my eyes landed on was an address.

I bit on my lip and contemplated my next move. I missed him and I could call him to come over but I also didn't want him to come all the way here for me like last night.

I want to see him. I will see him.

-

I look up to the place of my destination. It was on the expensive side of the city and it was beautiful.

I inhaled softly before walking up the steps and knocking, there was no answer and so I knocked again before the door opened.

I smile as I see him but the look on his face makes my smile fade. "H-How did you get here?"

"That's a long story" I chuckle, trying to ease the weird atmosphere around us. "Changbin and Chan actually gave me this—"

"Why are you here?" I furrow my brows, "I mean, it's late" He seemed panicked and that made me nervous but also hurt that he tried to get rid of me.

"I missed you," I said softly.

"I missed you too but you can't be here"

I felt myself getting upset and I shook my head "What are you hiding from me?" I finally snapped, I thought he would be happy that I came to see him.

I noticed his hesitance and before I could speak up again we were both interrupted.

"Jisung, who is this and why is he acting like a madman?" My focus goes to the lady.

I freeze and my heart drops, the resemblance was uncanny. "This is Minho" Jisung answered her as I stood there, confused.

I felt like I knew what was going on but it felt too impossible to comprehend.

Her eyes widen and she gives me a small smile "You look like you've seen a ghost" She jokes but I don't laugh.

I shook my head "I-I don't understand" My vision grew blurry and I looked to Jisung for answers and he looked scared for some reason.

"Minho, this is my mom"

My eyes widen more and I turn around and try to breathe "I'm too drunk for this"

My words seem to snap Jisung out of his head "You're drinking and walking the streets alone?!"

I turn around "A few glasses of wine never hurt anyone"

"Oh dear, let's get you inside," His mom says sweetly.

My eyes were on her. She was beautiful, a lot like Jisung used to describe but I didn't see many pictures of her. I don't think I needed to. I thought he resembled his dad but now I rethink that. They had a lot of the same mannerisms.

But above all, I had no idea how she was alive right now. This was the big secret Jisung kept from me and I now understand why it was so hard for him to tell me.

Right now I felt as if I was in a dream, it felt so surreal that the woman I heard lots about when we were younger was alive. He must've felt the same, thinking if he said it out loud then the dream would stop.

"It's late sweetheart, sleep here and get rest. We can talk all you want when you wake up" Her voice was soothing and she immediately treated me with love.

I nod "Thank you," I said lowly.

She smiles and puts her hand on my shoulder, giving it a small squeeze before leaning in for a hug, "My son loves you, you are family"

I hug her back and we both pull away. Her words hit me deeper than anyone could imagine.

She leaves Jisung and I, questions surrounding us. I look at him and he holds out his hands, no words being exchanged as I take it and he leads me to his room.

As we enter, the lamp on the nightstand illuminates the room. It wasn't empty but it was Jisung... he never really decorated his spaces so I wasn't surprised to see how minimal it was.

He leads me to the bed and I sit down with him right beside me, never letting his hand go as I put it on my lap and trace out the lines on his palm.

"You have questions"

"I feel like I have thousands"

Jisung lets out a breathy chuckle "I know" He says "But sleep off some of this wine you had and we will talk"

I look at him and glare "I'm far from drunk but the night I had, I need to be shitfaced"

Jisung laughs loudly now, his laugh calming down as he looks at me with a soft genuine smile. I looked at his lips and maybe I was a little tipsy because I didn't even think about it or anything that just happened, I just kissed him.

His hand leaves mine as he places it on my jaw, leaning into the kiss. It wasn't aggressive or forced, it felt like love. The pace wasn't slow but it wasn't fast, it was perfect.

Jisung pulls away and leans his forehead against mine, I slowly open my eyes and his remains closed, hand on my jaw. I place my hand on top of his and he opens his eyes now.

"What are you thinking?" I ask lightly.

"I'm thinking about how much I want to marry you" His words didn't have hesitation in them or worry. His eyes held so much love and adoration as he confessed to me something that I thought he would never even consider.

"What?" I said, more out of shock than anything. I pull away and look at him in shock.

Jisung smiled shyly and shrugged "I guess this isn't the most romantic way of asking but it's what I want, I don't think I can keep it to myself or wait," He said quickly, "I want to marry you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you, darling"

I was frozen, I had never thought this would happen.

"Please say something," Jisung says nervously.

I swallow harshly "Yes," I said lowly, smiling and nodding "Yes. Of course, I'll marry you" I wrap my arms around his neck and he wraps his arms around my waist.

Standing up and spinning me around as I laugh loudly. "We're going to get married," He says loudly.

Putting me down and we were still clinging to each other as I looked deep into his eyes, "It's us, forever baby"

"It was always us darling, always"

He leaned in and kissed me passionately. We were in love. As kids and as adults, in love and against the world.

He was my forever,

*Now playing - We Go Down
Together by Dove Cameron , Khalid*

The weight that is lifted off my shoulders. Omg.

I had this all planned out since 'darling' and i've been so excited to write these chapter for y'all

Now we will get to the good stuff. I'm so excited for y'all to either be shocked or realized you knew the truth all along but didn't realize it. There is more to come though, don't worry.