No More Second Chances // Gyuhan AU

5

"What? Han?"

"I'm sorry, but I've decided to retire, Gyu. Me and Soonyoung are going to leave Korea, and definitely not going to the States. I want to heal, Gyu. I want to sort things out inside my head." Jeonghan explains, to which Mingyu nods at. "Then I'm coming with you."

Jeonghan sighs, "Gyu."

"Han. I won't take no for an answer. And even if you start going places now, I'll still follow you; even if I am one step behind. Han-yah, don't do this alone when someone is willing to be there for you. To share your burden and to help you heal."

Jeonghan remained silent, not knowing what the right choice is for him. For them. "Don't push me away, Hannie." Jeonghan didn't realize, not until this moment, that Mingyu already has a hold on him. Mingyu calling him that made him feel things he knows that he shouldn't, and it made him concede without a second thought.

"Your career, Gyu"

"I can still work, Han. Letting you out of my world is one thing I would never allow to happen. Tandaan mo? I followed you since college days, and I swear, I'm not about to stop." Jeonghan could only sigh, "Gyu... Are you sure that this is what you want?"

"Yes."

It was a swift and simple answer, but Jeonghan knows that Mingyu meant it. Without equivocation, without doubt, nor thought. An answer Jeonghan wasn't sure whether or not he liked to hear.

"Then that's decided then. So where are we headed?" Biglang singit ni Soonyoung na ikinatahimik ng dalawa.

.....

"Oh, are you sure you're doing this Han?" Mrs. Yoon asks her son. "Switzerland is the best place for us, Eomma. I have a masteral degree for microbiology and economics, Switzerland has been offering me a job as a researcher in one of the best labs in the world and the offer is still on the table."

When Mrs. Yoon heard that her son was suddenly leaving, and to Switzerland, she was happy but now shocked that her son actually had plans for himself after just a week of being told that he's decided to leave Korea. And yes, a week had passed when Mingyu put his foot down to follow him and when Soonyoung got worried where they'll go.

Jeonghan really had to have something in mind. For all of them.

"Besides, I'm living with Mingyu and Soonyoung. If I were to go somewhere else, that'd mean Mingyu will be the only one to have a steady income."

Mrs. Yoon could only heave a sigh and raises her eyebrow, "You do remember that we have a lot of 'revenue' for you, right?"

"That I plan to eventually give to Soonyoung instead of spending it, especially when I am able to bring in income myself."

One of the things her son got from her is definitely her stubbornness and how secretive and meticulous he is when it comes to his plans and goals. Truly, he is her son and she is more than proud of him.

"Well do as you please, Dearie. And while you're at it, do me a favor and find a man for your sister? I would still love to see any other possible grandchildren as long I still live." Jeonghan groans, "No luck with Yeona?" Mrs. Yoon shakes her head, "I wouldn't be asking a favor if there is.

"I heard that!" Jeongyeon shouts out of nowhere. Nagulat si Han nang bigla-bigla nalang sumulpot ang kapatid, habang ang ina naman nila at naglakad ng papaalis.

"You're already 35, Yeona-yah. Still no man who piqued your interest? Or are you into ladies?"

Jeongyeon shakes her head, giggling. "Well someone definitely did, and it's a he. And um..."