WATERCOLOR || Remake

A/N + Rippled

Changbin chose to remain silent as the rest of the group continued their lively conversation. He was lost in thought, contemplating the best way to approach the subject of his university choice with Jisung. The distance to the university was significant, and he pondered how that might impact their relationship. Jisung, still adjusting to being in the public eye, found himself in the company of Changbin, who was accustomed to always being in the spotlight.

"Hyung?" Jisung's small voice whispered to the older man, not earning a response. Jisung couldn't help but think maybe it had to do with his trip, and he had never really brought it up with the older man yet. The inside thoughts were eating at him worryingly. Jisung also grew quiet in the group, which wasn't odd to anyone, but it was when he had been being loud and talking a few minutes prior. His cousin Chan took notice instantly and sat beside Jisung, who lost himself in thought, slightly kicking Changbin to break his own trance as he sat beside the younger. Instantly Gaining Changbin's attention from being kicked, he glared, but his eyes softened, seeing Chan using his eyes to communicate that Jisung wasn't doing well. Changbin moved quickly to his boyfriend's side.

"Sung? You okay?" He mumbled, earning a nod from him. Clearly, Changbin was able to tell that this wasn't the truth. Making himself feel sad that the younger still wouldn't be truthful in times like this "Just tired," Jisung replied back.

"Do you Want to go home? We've been in the sun all day and not drinking water. It could be exhaustion."

"That sounds like a plan..." Jisung tiredly stood up, followed by Changbin. He took the younger man's hand carefully.

"We're gonna head out," Changbin stated, sending off small waves to everyone; a simple nod from Chan as he really knew what was up.The walk was silent, both of them lost in their own thoughts. Jisung was consumed by guilt for not sharing his summer plans, while Changbin was terrified of revealing his university choice to Jisung.The clouds began to cover the sun as they walked in silence. Changbin, unable to bear the uncertainty any longer, broke the silence.

"Sung?"

"Mhmm... Yea?"

"Why didn't you say anything about this summer?" Changbin asked cautiously. Jisung stopped in his tracks, not able to say anything yet.

"I mean that there's anything wrong with it. I think its a great idea, but-"

"I'm sorry. I- You were busy with finals and probably choosing universities, so I didn't want to bother you with something as petty as this." Jisung rambled out, his guilt evident in his voice.

"Sung, hey... Don't cry, my sweets. It was harmless. It's okay." Changbin tried getting out, holding the younger, to show it was okay.

"I know I was busy. It probably made you feel neglected. It's okay to have not said anything, Sung. I'm sorry you felt you couldn't come to me about the trip you wanted to do." Changbin slowly realizes he is eating his own words. He was harming the younger by not telling him about his university choice or what his father had planned for him.

"I'm sorry, Hyung."

"Sung, please don't feel guilty for not saying anything. I don't blame you." Changbin tried soothing the younger.

"It's okay, uhm. While we're on the topic, Jisung, can we sit down?" Changbin swallowed thickly, scared about what he was going to tell the younger. Jisung nodded, sitting down at the nearby bench in the park. The sun was beginning to set.

"Like you, I was scared to say anything but... Uhm... God, this is hard."

"I want to break up," Jisung said bluntly and quickly, his eyes widening at the younger man's words.