𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕖 𝕠𝕣 𝕞𝕚𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕝𝕖? [𝕙𝕪𝕦𝕟𝕝𝕚𝕩]

Chapter 31 ₊˚⊹ ♡

*Seungmin's POV* - only for this chapter to explain Felix's backstory

I watch Felix bolt outside before another word slips from my mouth. I sigh in worry. Knowing Felix. He's strong but he's also fragile. He can't handle being alone.

Hopefully he doesn't get hurt.

I walk back to the rest of the group, my hands crossed.

"You know Felix didn't mean it like that? He just wanted his old self back, like when he had countless memories with me and his Australian friends. He never meant it like you guys were less important to him than his other friends. Ever since he left, he has had a hard time controlling his memories and emotions. As close as you guys were with him, you'll never truly understand the trauma he went through when I was hospitalized. He probably seems like a bright, sarcastic, and sporty person on the outside but there's a lot he deals with on the inside. Tell me, Chan. You grew up in Australia. Do you miss your life there?" I question.

"Yes. But there's a difference--"

"No. I don't want to hear it. You left earlier. You didn't make as many memories in Australia as Felix did. Imagine growing up in a country for so long and being part of the state basketball team, winning countless medals and trophies. Then one day, you're parents are moving to Korea. You need to leave everything you've achieved behind. And what's worse is the friends you've made. Imagine how upsetting it would for Felix when you're best friend gets into a serious car crash a day before you're supposed to leave? Then he blames himself for the crash. Himself. You're friends in a coma and you're leaving for another country. Kinda fucked up, aint it? You guys probably don't know this much because Felix wouldn't have opened up about it. Yet I know everything and you don't. That makes this whole thing worse. You all are familiar with the funny, crazy, and bubbly Felix. But only I can see right through his smile. I see the hurt side of him. The side he blames himself for everything and never forgives himself for what he thinks he's done when he hasn't. He's broken. Oh, but that's the irony, isn't it? Broken people aren't fragile. That's the only reason you see his bright side. Anyway, at least you guys know about him now. Otherwise, you'd never get to know the truth. Hope this helps with the explanation of what he means. He tried approaching you guys to talk but you pushed him away," I shrug. I hear a ping and fetch my phone out.

Felix: My mom spoke to your mom. We've booked the tickets. Tomorrow at 4:00 PM is our flight. See you there?

Seungin: Definitely.

I look up from my phone. Everyone looks incredibly guilty and surprised at my confession. They stare at my phone, wondering who texted me.

"That's my cue. Hopefully, I won't see your faces for a while. My parents want me home," I lie, walking outside. I drag my hand through my hair and sigh in anger.

"Fuck this world," I growl under my breath. Just as I'm about to leave the house, Jeongin bursts outside, everyone else following him.

"Seungmin! Wait!" he shouts but I pay no attention. I simply jog away from the house, ignoring everyone calling out to me about Felix.