We Meet Again [prologue] ✔️

Ventuno

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"Whoop!"

Felix smiles as he watches Ryu and Michi run to the playground, kids they've seen before jumping around in excitement. Felix glanced down to the bench he was going to sit on to make sure there wasn't any water; he sat down and held his coffee with both hands.

He glanced towards his phone every minute or so and looked around; hoping the person had received the note. He looked towards the playground and chuckled at the twins who were dancing around with their friends and it was easy to make out their laughs from where he was. He sighed and took a small sip from his drink; choking when a voice echoed in his ear.

"Shit, sorry."

Felix coughed and looked at the male who was wearing a mask and had a worried look in his eye. Felix shook his head and patted his chest, Changbin, the male who caused him to die, took the drink as he sat down. Felix calmed down after a few minutes and he eyed to male. "Sorry," Changbin muttered and Felix shook his head, taking the cup. "It's okay," Felix said and adjusted how he was sitting.

They sat in silence which Felix enjoyed a lot because he didn't know how to start the conversation. "Why..did you decide to come back?' Changbin asks and Felix glanced at him. "Felt right," Felix answered and Changbin's head slightly tilted to the side. "Felt right?" He asks and Felix hums, his eyes scanning the playground for the twins and spotted them instantly. "I had no reason to stay where I was for the rest of my life," Felix answered and his eyes followed the two carefully before looking back at Changbin. "Why did you keep looking for me?" Felix asks, "you honestly didn't have to even meet me, you could've ignored the note."

Changbin gave a sigh and adjusted his mask, looking towards the playground. "I missed you," He answered, "I think it was you I saw at the playground at the beginning of the month and when I got home, I couldn't function. I didn't leave my room for a few days because I thought I was hallucinating or the others were playing a prank." Felix frowned at his words and took a small sip of his drink. "Oh..." Felix mumbles as he didn't think his disappearance was that harsh.

Felix was going to ask something when he saw Michi sprinting over; causing the adult to panic. "Papa! Papa, Ryu has owie," Michi said as he completely discarded the male sitting next to his papa. Felix's eyes widened and he handed the drink to Changbin who was stunned by the little boy. "Where is he?" Felix asks and he follows Michi to where the injured boy was. Changbin sat with wide eyes as he stared into space at the new found information.

Felix had kids? Is he with someone else now?

Being alone didn't last much longer as Felix came into his field of vision with a raven-haired toddler in his arms with the other toddler following behind. He got to the bench in a few seconds and stared at Changbin. "Watch Michi," he said and Michi climbed onto the bench, smiling at the adult who eyed him. "But-"

Felix walked towards the parking lot.

Changbin slowly looked down at the boy who was now standing up, face to face with Changbin. "Who you?" Michi asks with a head tilt and a big smile. "I'm...your dad's friend," Changbin said as he didn't know what to classify himself with Felix. "Are chu Papa's cool friend?" Michi asks as he moves closer. "Cool friend?" Changbin asks and Michi nodded his head, switching languages to one Changbin's never heard of. His eyebrows furrowed as he watched the boy ramble on about something.

A few minutes passed and Felix got back with the boy he previously had in his arms now skipping in front of him. "Michi, go back to playing," Felix said, which caused the boy to stop talking. "Okay!" He said and Felix placed him on the ground; both going back to their game with their friend. "Um...what languages do they speak?" Changbin asks as he hands Felix his coffee. "Italian and Korean," Felix answered as he crossed his legs and took a long sip of his drink, "why?"
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A few hours had passed and Felix was met with two sleepy toddlers. "Time to go home," Felix said as he lifted Ryu up while Michi slumped onto the ground. Ryu hummed while Michi gave no answer, which was typical. Felix looks at Changbin who looked back. "You're helping," Felix said and Changbin instantly complied, picking up the toddler who had taken a seat on the ground.

The two stood up and Felix lead the way to where his car was parked. They walked in silence before Changbin's curiosity took over. "Are you with someone?" Changbin asks and was surprised at the instant answer. "No," Felix said and took out his keys, unlocking the car. "Michi goes on the left," he instructed as he walked over to the right side and opened it. Changbin did the same and buckled in the sleepy toddler and gently removed the boy's arms before closing the door.

Changbin met Felix at the front who stared at him. "We can meet up again if you want," Felix said and Changbin pulled down his mask. "It depends," Changbin said and Felix raised a brow. "Mhm?" He hummed and Changbin was about to answer when his watch went off, getting a look from Felix. "Fuck, somethings going on," Changbin said with a cheeky smile as he looked at Felix whose eyebrows were deeply furrowed. "What?" He questioned but Changbin shook his head. "Don't worry about it, get home safe," he said and, out of instinct, placed a gentle kiss on Felix's forehead.

Felix's body shut down for those few seconds as his body relaxed; his eyes slowly closing at the warmth. He'd forgotten how much he'd missed being loved by the man in front of him, even if it was hidden and alone moments were impossible. He wanted to grab Changbin's arm for an exchange of numbers, but the male was already gone by the time he opened his eyes again.