Echos of Us | Markhyuck

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2 months later..

Dear Haechan,

It's been a while since I last heard from you, and I'm starting to get worried. I've been checking the mail every day, hoping for a letter, but there's nothing. I know you're busy and probably have a lot on your plate, but I just want to know that you're okay.

Things here have been both exciting and challenging. Work is keeping me on my toes, but it's starting to feel like home. I've met some great people, and they've been really supportive. Still, the silence from you is weighing on me. I hope everything is alright. Please write back when you can. I miss you more than words can express.

With all my love,

Mark

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Mark's concern grew with each passing day that brought no response from Haechan. His letters were becoming increasingly anxious, filled with questions and worries. The silence from Haechan was unsettling, and Mark found himself constantly wondering about his well being.

At work, Johnny, Taeyong, and Ten noticed Mark's growing distraction. They tried to offer support and distraction, but Mark's mind was often elsewhere, filled with thoughts of Haechan. Despite their efforts to engage him in social activities and local activities, the weight of uncertainty was hard to shake off.

One evening, Mark decided to try reaching out through other means. He attempted to call Haechan, but the calls went unanswered. He tried contacting mutual friends back home, hoping they might have some information about Haechan, and why he's not responding. Each attempt met with dead ends: unreturned messages, and unanswered calls

The frustration and helplessness began to build up. Mark felt like he was grasping at shadows, trying to maintain a connection that seemed to be slipping away. He started to worry not only about Haechan's well being but also about the strength of their bond. The distance was becoming more than physical; it felt like an emotional hole that was growing wider with each unanswered letter.

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Haechan sat in his dimly lit apartment, surrounded by a growing pile of unopened mail and unanswered letters from months ago. His energy levels had decreased, making even the simplest tasks feel impossible. The illness that had once been a minor inconvenience had become a debilitating force, leaving him feeling weak throughout his body.

The fatigue made it difficult for him to write back, and he often found himself staring at the blank pages of his notebook, unable to find the words. Each letter from Mark was a bittersweet reminder of the life he was missing and the growing distance between them.

Haechan's daily routine revolved around managing his symptoms and attempting to rest as much as possible. He continued to see Jaemin and Jeno, but even their visits were becoming increasingly challenging. Haechan tried to put on a brave face, but the effort was taking its toll.

In moments of loneliness, Haechan would read through Mark's letters, finding a safe place in his words despite the growing worry he felt. He knew how much Mark needed to know about his health, but he struggled to find the strength to tell him. The burden of his illness was heavy, and the isolation he felt was unbearable.

As he lay in bed one night, Haechan thought about the last letter he had received from Mark. It was filled with love and concern, and the silence from his end was beginning to disturbed him. He wanted nothing more than to write back, to assure Mark that he was okay, but the words felt gone.

Haechan's isolation was not just physical but emotional. He felt cut off from the world he once knew, and the growing distance from Mark was a constant reminder of the life he was missing. Despite his best efforts, the silence continued, leaving both him and Mark in a state of longing and uncertainty.

The distance between them was becoming more than just miles; it was a profound emotional gap that seemed to widen with each passing day. Haechan held on to the hope that things would improve and that he would soon be able to bridge the gap between them, but for now, the silence remained a painful reality.