Love and loss

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Chapter 5: Love and Loss

The doorbell rang, breaking the evening's tranquility. Chenle, who was busy preparing dinner, wiped his hands on a towel and headed to the entrance.

(Chenle) Coming!

he called out.

Chenle opened the door to reveal Seo-jun, standing with a bright smile and a backpack slung over his shoulder.

(Chenle) Hey, Seo-jun! Come on in!

Chenle welcomed, stepping aside.Seo-jun's eyes sparkled as he entered.

(Seo-jun)Thanks, Chenle hyung!

Jaewon, who was sitting in the living room, looked up from his book. His heart skipped a beat as their eyes met.

(Jaewon)Hey jun.

Jaewon said softly, trying to sound nonchalant.

Seo-jun's smile widened.

(Seo-jun)Hey, wonie hyung.

The others greeted Seo-jun warmly as he made his way to Jaewon's side.

(Seo-jun)What's up, guys?

Seo-jun asked, dropping his backpack.

(Jaeyong)Not much,just waiting for dinner. What's in the bag?

(Seo-jun)Books,wonie hyung and I have a study date.

Seo-jun said, unzipping his backpack.Donghyuck chuckled.

(Donghyuck)Study date, huh? Sounds serious.

(Jaewon)Hyung, stop.

Mark smiled.

(Mark)Well, you two study hard. Dinner will be ready soon.

Seo-jun pulled out his books and notes.

(Seo-jun)Ready to tackle math?

Seo-jun asked Jaewon.

Jaewon nodded, and they began studying together, their heads bent in concentration.

As they studied, Ji-woo and Ji-hao played nearby, occasionally interrupting with giggles and questions.

(Jiwoo)Hyung, what's the answer?

Ji-woo asked, peeking at their notes.

Seo-jun smiled.

(Seo-jun) Let Jaewon hyung figure it out.

Jaewon chuckled.

(Jaewon)Thanks for the vote of confidence.

Kira joined in, helping Ji-woo with her homework.

Meanwhile, Donghyuck, taeyong and Chenle chatted in the kitchen, preparing dinner.

(Taeyong)Seo-jun seems like a great kid.

Taeyong said.Chenle nodded.

(Chenle)He is. Jaewon's lucky to have him as a friend.

(Donghyuck) yeah.

After a while, Jaewon and Seo-jun took a break, sitting back to relax.

Jaewon turned to Seo-jun.

(Jaewon)You're really good at math.

Seo-jun shrugged.

(Seo-jun)Thanks. You're not bad yourself.

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