Why So Lonely? || Minsung 1/3 ✔️

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"Hey, how was the session yesterday?" Changbin pats my back, walking alongside me.

I shrug, the thought of it making me shudder. "It was okay. Didn't really talk about anything besides the basics. It was to get to know me."

"At least you're in, Sung. I'm really proud of you for asking for help. I know how hard it is for you."

"Yeah, thank you. Thank you a lot, actually. You're the one that pushed me to say something. You helped me realize that therapy was a better idea than I forced myself to think."

"I'm happy I could help you. Are you really doing better from that last time we were at Chan's...?" He glances over at me, waiting for my response.

Guilt stabs my heart. I kick a rock, staring down at my feet. "Yeah, I'm sorry. It was... it was a moment of weakness. I didn't mean it."

"You did; don't lie to me."

"Changbin, really. I didn't. It was me wanting to run from my issues. If I ever left, I'd regret it big time. I'm not Heetuk. I'm not going to embarrass myself that much because I don't know what the fuck I want. I know what I want, and it's you guys. You guys are family. I don't want to leave you. Maybe I do want to get away sometimes, but I can cope with different ways. I'm sorry you guys had to deal with that. I'm really, really sorry."

He pulls me into a sudden hug, making me stumble into his chest. It was nice having his arms around me like this. It wasn't awkward. It wasn't forced. It was warm and genuine.

"I forgive you. Thank you for staying."

I hum, a content flutter settling in my heart. We stayed like that for a few more seconds before breaking apart. Our walk to school continued, silence erupting between. I didn't mind it; neither did he.

When we reach the building, Minho and Felix are sitting down by a tree talking. I bump shoulders with my brother, pointing out our lovers. We both smile.

"Hey guys," Changbin says, leaning down to help Felix up. I do the same with Minho.

"Hey, baby," he kisses my lips softly, his hand resting on my hip. "Bin," he nods, acknowledging him, as well.

"The bell is going to ring soon. Let's go inside." Felix bounces behind Changbin, holding his hand tightly while talking to him with sparkles in his eyes.

Amusement fills my blood as I watch. Minho and I are side by side going to my locker. A student runs into my shoulder without me noticing, but quickly bows and apologizes before running off again.

He looks familiar.

I shrug it off, getting my things. My boyfriend and I go to our class hand in hand. We travel to the back of the class, sitting in two desks next to one another. This was nice.

I had a sense of deja vu, as if I had lived this before. It was lighter, though. I was happier this time, maybe because Minho was there. I wasn't sure. I probably had dreamt something.

"You okay, Jisung?" Minho questions, noticing my far away look.

I smile, my sight slightly covered by my lower eyelid. "Yeah, I am. Are you?"

His grin tells me everything.

Suddenly, a warm hand grasps my jaw and my eyebrows raise in surprise. Minho gazes into my eyes, and then he glances around my face.

"Why are you so pretty?"

I immediately fluster, swatting his hand away. "Shut up. We're in class."