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"You're alive?...How?"

"Well, God had favorites, I guess,"

"Jeonghan, not the time to play jokes, but you're not wrong." Hoshi let out a soft chuckle. He was confused. Had hundreds of questions. Regarding all of that, he was relieved. Seeing Jeonghan one more time. Brought him a feeling of ease he hadn't felt ever since Joenghan was known to be "dead."

"So..." Jeonghan said,

Now, sitting down. His face changed from that cocky smile to a serious expression.

"You must know why you are here. Just answer completely. Honestly." Jeonghan's voice was serious yet so soft. Though his eyes were piercing through Hoshi's soul.

"Hmm,"

"What were you doing at the building approximately around 10:46 pm. Why? And did you see anyone else walk into the building while you were walking out?" Jeonghan started the recording device as he started speaking.

"Well... the reason I was there at that time around was to get my laptop back that I left behind. Along with some work papers for our company contracts. My colleague Jun was their too. He was waiting outside. We were supposed to meet the others at a restaurant. And for the question if I saw anyone enter after me.... well, I am not 100% sure, but I think I saw a woman enter the building. I couldn't see her face, but she had bangs. I know that's not helpful, but that's all I know."

The recording button went off.

"So if we think about it, none of the cctv footage shows that woman entering the building. How do we know you aren't lying?" Jeonghan asked.

He had a point.

"Well, that's the thing. What if this was a setup to make one of us look like a suspect. To think about it, the murder that had murdered the man looked skillful. So why would he easily give himself off?" Hoshi was calm. Unusual Jeonghan thought.

"Well, then I guess for now we can assume you are innocent. Though you are on our watch list. Don't try to run away. We will find you. " Jeonghan smiled. Hoshi chuckled.

"I have no reason to run away, so I am good,"

"Well, i guess we are done for now,"

"Hey, I have a question..."

"Shoot"

"I wanna help." Hoshi's eyes had hope.

"Hosh-"

"Please, Jeonghan, let me help. I think I can crack the code. I know that dude who died. He had shit on with lots of people." Hoshi said.

"Well, just don't be a bother. Also, is he still in Korea?"

"Who- oh him? Yes, he moved back in 3 months ago. Coincidence he was outside with me earlier. Did you not see him?"

"Nope."

"Oh gosh, Jeonghan, you are blind,"

"Says the one who keeps denying their crush on Jihoon." Jeonghan shot back.

"Oh gosh, u remember that still? It's been 8 years, dude. Well, also, it's 'kept denying' because he is my boyfriend now!" Hoshi's smile grew.

"OH MY GA- Oh my godd???? Really? Finally, jeez" Jeonghan didn't change after all.

"Why did you suddenly ask about Josh, tho?" Hoshi smirked. It's been 8 years. There are no hopes for them to still have those feelings
Or maybe their is?

"No I was just wondering how he is doing. He was my closest one after all." Jeonghan looked down from his seat. Shuffling with his hands.

"We miss you Hannie" Hoshi's smile faded.

"Well -"

"Please tell me why you disappeared. You had a reason. Didn't you?" Hoshi knew it just by the look on his face. Jeonghan was horrible at lying. Hoshi knew him all too well.