I have been waiting for you (hyunlix)

My new roommate

Hyunjin pov**

On the way back to Seoul, silence engulfed them both, no one seemed daring enough to speak .
Hyunjin attempted to break the tension by playing music in the car. Apparently it didn't work, The older occasionally stole glances at the young boy beside him. Despite appearing focused on driving, He sensed that Felix was lost deeply in thoughts, likely also reflecting on the events of the past two days.

Felix dropped him off at his house.
"Thank you Hyunjin, I really appreciate your help," he smiled shyly at him waving goodbye.
" You are welcome, take... uhum i mean see you"
Hyunjin stayed there following the withdrawing  car until it vanished from his view .

"That was hella awkward man , shit , that's definitely my fault, i should have not be going around drunk kissing strangers in the forest! "

Hyunjin couldn't fathom how the blond swiftly shifted from being incredibly warm to suddenly becoming cold and distant.

As Hyunjin walked into the house, he found his parents there, a surprise in itself. "Hey Dad, hey Mom, why didn't you let me know you were coming back?"

His father sat on the couch, absorbed in his newspaper and cigar, barely acknowledging him. As usual his father didn't inquire about how he was doing; he remained motionless, like a statue. It wasn't unexpected, but it stung nonetheless.

His mother showed no change in her demeanour as well . "Oh hey, Hyunjin, I thought the camp was ending tomorrow." "Yeah, I decided to come back earlier," he replied. However her pretence of being interested didn't fool Hyunjin , she didn't inquire further or show any emotional connection. "You're not going to ask me how the camp was?"

"What could possibly be special about a camp from an average college? It's just a waste of time. Instead of fooling around, you should have concentrated on pursuing a management major and eventually working in the family company."

"Dad, we've had this conversation multiple times. I told you , i wanted to pursue my dream." Hyunjin was breathing hard trying to control his emotions. This bullshit again.

"You're nothing but a spoiled brat seeking attention. I never once dissuaded you from pursuing painting as a hobby; quite the opposite, I've supported you since you were a child." His father snapped at him throwing the newspaper away.

"Father, I..."
"Enough!"

Hyunjin was angry , furious even , blinded by rage, and mostly disappointed,

"Forgive me father for I haven't been the best son and might not follow in your footsteps as you wished."

In that moment, Hyunjin found himself replaying Felix's words from last night, as if they were etched in his memory.

In that split of a second He has made the decision to relocate far away, out of sight and out of mind. He couldn't continue investing his scarce time, talent, and resources in a family that didn't seem to care about him. He would find others who genuinely celebrate him rather than simply tolerate him.

He hurried to his room, hastily gathering his most cherished belongings, taking one last glance around trying to contain his tears before he left everything behind him.

To his relief, his parents didn't attempt to stop him; he wasn't prepared for another confrontation that day. His mother almost tried to talk to him, but he overheard his father instructing her to leave him be and that he will return on his own.

On a quiet Sunday afternoon, Hyunjin wandered through the streets, lost in contemplation about his next steps. When he made the impulsive decision to leave home amidst the chaos, his mind was blank, consumed by the moment.

"Hyunjin what are you doing here"?

Chan answered the door, taken aback by the unexpected visit from Hyunjin, who stood before him with dried tears on his cheeks.

"I left home. I don't want to live there anymore. Can I stay with you for a couple of days until I find an apartment close to the campus? It won't take too long."

"You did what ? But ...why " Chan seemed really confused and worried.

It seemed like Hyunjin won't stop replaying Felix's advice in his mind. Sometimes, when advice hits close to home, it resonates deeply.

"do you feel miss understood stay away from these people " Felix's calm voice issued in his head

"I will tell you later, but now can i stay or not."

"Hyunjin , i mean .., jeongin is staying with me this week and we may be loud you know " chan giggled nervously "and my appartement is too small and not large enough for your liking ." Chan said embarrassment washing his face.

"Its okay Chan , i understand "

"Wait, I won't leave you hanging like this. You're my friend, and I'd even move out for you if necessary."Chan stepped away from the door, creating room for Hyunjin to enter the house.

They were seating in the small kitchen Chan was deeply engrossed in listening to the younger as he recounted the events of a few hours ago.

It was a first for chan , He hadn't seen Hyunjin in such a distress before.
Hyunjin had never previously disclosed the distasteful truth about his relationship with his parents or any other disheartening truth for that matter and Chan can only understand and offer his full support to his friend.

" I've got a fantastic idea you said that you will be looking for an apartment,how about staying with Felix ? He's got this spacious, modern apartment with multiple rooms. That little minx is well-off, and honestly, I've been worried about him living there alone. I'm sure if I ask, he'd be more than happy to have you stay."

Whenever he heard Felix's name, his heart raced uncontrollably. "No, hyung, I truly can't. I don't want to inconvenience him," he remembered Felix's cold reaction from last night and didn't want to impose himself anymore on the freckled boy.

"No you are coming with me and that is final ". Chan said firmly.

Felix pov:

Felix was surprised and very worried after having a call from Chan telling him that he was coming to his appartement with no other then Hyunjin. And that he needed his help in something urgent. It's pretty sure it's something that has to do with Hyunjin or either why would the older come as well. The ring bell of his door rang and felix so was breathing heavily.

"Hey Chan, Hyunjin come in "
Hyunjin looked pale and tired and Felix can't stop his anxious ass but feeling mortified,

"What is wrong hyung Is everything okay? " Felix broke the silence first.
"Can Hyunjin stay with you ?
"What do you mean what happened? "
"I mean by staying , like having him as a roommate?"
"Chan if this some sort of conspiracy to have someone to babysit me , i must say its not working. ''
"Can we talk for a minute alone ? Hyunjin we will be right back in a sec, lead the way felix to your room please. "

Felix felt betrayed and confused, "chan for the million time I'm fine, i can take care of myself, is this why you asked me to help him in the first place to make a bff of us? Be my roommate and do our nails sometimes "

"Felix relax buddy, this has nothing to do with all that, neither it was a conspiracy against you, Hyunjin left home and he doesn't have a place to go, it's his story to tell you not mine, i just suggested you could have him for couple of months ?

"He what! " Felix couldn't help but feel worried about the raven boy.
"I'm sorry for imposing on you, but you were the first one that came to my mind. I will just contact jisung or minho for help. "
Felix signed heavily "No hyung wait, I'm sorry i just.. I'm just so overwhelmed with everything that happened in my life lately."
"I understand Felix i will see what i can do, finding Hyunjin a place to stay won't be a hard task. "

"No hyung, he can stay here as much as he wants , its okay. "
"You sure Felix ?" Chan seemed reluctant and the blond felt really bad about his reaction earlier.
"Yeah maybe it's not a bad idea having someone to do my nails after all ,"

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