Found You - Woosan

Chapter 14

It had been two long years since Yeosang had first brought up the troubling issues with his score sheets. San had taken notice and began to investigate further, after all, Yeosang was one of his closest friends. It quickly became apparent that someone had tampered with Yeosang's scores, which was a serious problem. In order to regain those missing points, Yeosang would need to put in a great deal of effort and hard work. San knew that simply giving him the points he was owed would create a lot of drama among others in the same field, which was something Yeosang wanted to avoid at all costs. Despite the setback, Yeosang remained determined and focused, eventually earning his place on the search team. Now, after all that hard work, he was finally about to become an official member of the mafia.

San sat at his desk in his tastefully decorated office, his eyes scanning the document in front of him. Despite the pressing deadline, he couldn't help but feel a bit of excitement. Today was the day he had been waiting for - the day Yeosang officially joined their team. To celebrate, he had planned a dinner with the others at a small restaurant that Yeosang loved. As he put the finishing touches on the document, his gaze drifted to the photo frame on his desk. A pang of sadness washed over him as he looked at the photo of Wooyoung, it was about to be five years since Wooyoung ran away. And despite their best efforts, they had yet to make any headway in finding him. San couldn't help but wonder where Wooyoung was and what he was doing, hoping that one day they would be reunited.

As San sat at his desk, his mind couldn't help but race different thoughts. He found himself overthinking every little detail of their interactions, analyzing every possible situation Wooyoung might currently be in, including the negative ones. Despite his swirling thoughts, he managed to finish up his document and diligently saved it before rising from his seat. Taking one last glance around his office, he switched off the light and closed the door, making sure to lock it securely behind him.

As San drove down the dimly lit street, his mind wandered back to the memories of his youth. He couldn't help but smile as he caught sight of the small, hidden restaurant that they all used to sneak out to at around midnight. Despite the passage of time, San's heart still raced with excitement as he pulled the car up to the curb and stepped out, making sure to securely lock it. As he approached the group of his old friends, he couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over him. Jongho was the first to notice his arrival, and his face lit up with a warm smile. The other three boys quickly turned their attention to San, greeting him with open arms.

Yeosang greeted San with a hint of sarcasm, "Well, well, well, look who's finally decided to join us." Jongho let out a small light-hearted chuckle while Seonghwa and Hongjoong smiled. San wore a small playful smirk on his lips as he spoke in a sarcastic tone, "You're acting as if me being late my eight minutes is going to affect you."

As Yeosang scoffed before the five boys entered the restaurant, all the boys made their presence known as they greeted the owner. The owner, a warm and welcoming woman who looked to be in her late forties, greeted them from the kitchen with a wide smile. "My, my, look at you all grown up. It feels like ages since you last visited. But wait, wasn't there supposed to be a sixth member with you?" She scanned the group with a hint of concern, as if worried that someone had been left behind.

As soon as the question was asked, the group's facial expressions shifted subtly. It was clear that each member was impacted by the question. After a moment of hesitation, Hongjoong took the lead and replied, "You're right usually there are six of us, but regrettably, one of our members wasn't able to join us today..."

"Ah, I understand... Perhaps next time will be better," the woman replied politely, avoiding any personal inquiries. She kindly offered the gentlemen to take a seat at any of the available tables. The group opted for their usual spot, a six-seater table by the window. As they sat down they left one of the seats by the window empty. They placed their orders and spent the remainder of the evening conversing with each other, attempting to maintain a sense of normalcy despite Wooyoung's absence.

After dinner, the group of friends decided to call it a night. San, offered to pay for everyone's meals, and the group expressed their gratitude before parting ways. As they stepped out of the cozy restaurant, the cool evening breeze brushed against their faces, providing a refreshing sense of calmness after a hearty meal. The sun had set, and the moon had taken its place in the sky, illuminating the surroundings with a soft glow. Seonghwa, Hongjoong, and Jongho were the first to leave, with important tasks to attend to the next day. Yeosang, on the other hand, decided to stay behind with San for a while longer. The two of them strolled down the empty alleyways, enjoying each other's company and the peaceful atmosphere around them.

Yeosang gazed up at the vast expanse of the night sky and declared, "After what feels like an eternity of waiting, I finally get to join the search team tomorrow." San turned to face him, a gentle smile playing on his lips as he remarked, "Indeed, it took longer than you had hoped, but the important thing is that you're finally able to contribute in the way you've been longing to."

"I truly wish I had been able to join the search for Wooyoung earlier," Yeosang expressed with a tinge of sorrow in his voice. "Despite the team's valiant efforts, it is apparent that something is wrong..." A determined look crossed his face as he added, "Nevertheless, I vow to find Wooyoung no matter what it takes. You have my word." San, moved by Yeosang's heartfelt words, couldn't help but feel tears welling up in his eyes. He managed a small smile, he was so grateful to have his friends by his side.