ATEEZ l The story of a friendship #3

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San  looked at the car drive off with Yunho, Mingi, Seonghwa and Jongho in it, before he walked over to where Yeosang was and leaned against the car as well, he looked at the brunette and playfully nudged him.

"I'm glad you came out of the house and even dared to show up at Seonghwa's house as if nothing had happened"

"I can tell you're being sarcastic, San" Yeosang chuckled and looked at his friend in a tired way.

"Oh come on, it's funny when you think about it. You've been MIA for weeks, you arrive with a beat up Jongho and act as if nothing had changed and then you go straight back to being MIA"

"I know... I'm really taking advantage of my friendship with you guys and your patience..."

"It's okay, we love you, Yeo. We'll forgive you when the time comes" Yeosang nodded his head, what a crappy thought. 

The two boys stayed silent for some time, Yeosang was watching the birds flying, feeling the rays of sun on his skin and the peaceful atmosphere that surrounded him. San on the other hand had his eyes fixated on the school building, so many good memories came to mind when he looked at the establishment and yet the only thing he could feel right now was sadness and loss.

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After some time Yeosang offered to enjoy the day and go eat some ice cream to which the ravenette immediately agreed. 

Deciding to go by foot instead of driving with their car, the duo walked about fifteen minutes until they reached an ice cream shop they all used to go to after school or on week ends. They sat down outside at a table for two and waited for someone to come take their order.

"I feel bad for Seonghwa" Yeosang said.

"Don't, he's a prick. He thinks he's so nice to everyone but I say it's all an act" San rolled his eyes and looked to the side whereas Yeosang couldn't help but chuckle.

"Where did that come from?"

"Sorry... He's being very twofaced with me lately. He's nice and friendly when I'm there but apparently says bad things about me behind my back"

"No way, Seonghwa?"

"That's what Hongjoong said, I confronted him about it and he apologized but who knows if he's still doing it" Yeosang was about to answer when a young girl approached their table with an apron and notepad.

"Hello, boys. What can I get you today?"

"I'll have the fruit salad but without the Jell-O please. Oh and no papaya" Yeosang specified.

"Of course, and which flavor would you like for your ice cream?"

"How many do I get?"

"Two"

"Mmm two coffee flavor, please"

"Alright then, how about you?" She smiled and turned to San.

"Banana split for me with chocolate and Neapolitan flavor, thank you"

"I'll be right back with your order" The two boys smiled at the nice waitress and kept on talking about random things. 

They ate they ice cream under the hot sunlight yet cold breeze, the perfect weather for a day outside. Once the treat was eaten and paid for and seeing how they still didn't want to go home, the boys decided to go for a walk around the park, maybe there they could talk a bit more and straighten a few things out.

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Seonghwa, Yunho, Mingi and Jongho arrived at Hongjoong's home and knocked on the door that soon opened, revealing a tiny, half asleep Hongjoong. The boy raised his eye brow and looked around.

"Did we have a date that I forgot about?"

"No, nothing like that. Can we come in?" Yunho asked.

The white haired male nodded his head and stepped aside letting all four boys come in. Once inside, they called Wooyoung and waited for him to get there before bringing both boy up to speed. 

Hongjoong gave them all sermon for going to fight and Jongho for letting them beat him instead of fighting back which seemed to confuse the boys as to what they were supposed to do then.

After that, the main subject came back once again, Kang Yeosang. The group brainstormed about they should do when Seonghwa remembered something the brunette had let slip earlier.

"Hold on guys, I had forgotten but there's something you should know"

"What is it, Hwa?"

"Mingi knows what's up with Yeosang" The boys opened their eyes wide as well as Mingi who didn't know the elder was aware of that.

"Are you sure he knows? Who told you that?" Wooyoung asked.

"Yeosang! He said it earlier after the fight" Seonghwa stated.

"Mingi, tell us!" Wooyoung ordered as he pointed at the elder.

"No, I can't"

"Not you too, come on!" Wooyoung got up and went to sit next to Mingi, he kept on asking him over and over, getting more angry with each failed attempt.

"Enough guys!" Hongjoong got up and went to massage his boyfriend's shoulders. "Stop harassing him like that, he's not the only one that knows. It's obvious Jongho's aware too, he hasn't said a word ever since you guys started talking"

"Jongho??" Yunho turned to look at the boy.

"Don't even start, Yunho!" Hongjoong warned. "I've had it with this thing, we are all going to go see Yeosang and ask him ourselves. Once and for all" All the boys agreed and got up ready to leave.

Just as Hongjoong bid goodbye to his parent he ran into someone. He looked up and saw Mingi had been waiting for him and that the others were already in the car.

"Hey, are you okay?" He asked in  asofter voice.

"Yeah, I wanted to thank you for coming to my rescue before" Mingi said in a sheepish tone making the other giggle.

"It's fine, it pisses me off how they get angry at everyone and everything around them without actually doing anything themselves"

"Besides, if you know anything about Yeosang, it's because you cared enough and ended up knowing the truth. I mean we all fight saying we're best friends and all but when one needs us, we're nowhere. I want to go see Yeosang and apologize"

"I know, me too"

The two boys smiled sadly until a car horn was heard startling them both. Mingi locked hands with the brunette and exited the house getting in Wooyoung's car before driving off.