𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭

-32-

Jake, Heeseung, Sunoo, Jungwon, Sunghoon, and Jay gathered in their usual hangout spot, the soft glow of string lights creating a warm atmosphere. Riki sat on the couch, his gaze fixed on the floor, his expression heavy with sadness.

"Hey, Riki," Jake started gently, sitting down next to him. "Wanna talk about it?"

Riki shrugged, biting his lip. "It just hurts, you know? I thought it was different this time."

Heeseung leaned forward, his tone reassuring. "It's okay to feel that way. Breakups are tough. But remember, it doesn't define you."
Heeseung spoke "and plus fuck him"

Riki shook his head covering his face "I would if I could" the mumbled causing sunghoon to hit him playfully

Sunoo chimed in, his voice upbeat yet soothing. "Anyways.. you've got us! We're here to distract you. How about a movie marathon?"

Jungwon nodded, his presence calming. "Yeah, we can binge your favorites. No sad movies, though. We need something to lift your spirits."

Sunghoon added with a smile, "And snacks! We can't forget the snacks."

Sunoo rolled his eyes giving the male a look "always talking about food big ass"

Jay placed a hand on Riki's shoulder, squeezing it lightly. "You're not alone in this. We'll get through it together. You're stronger than you think."

Riki looked up, a small smile breaking through the cloud of sadness. "Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it."

Jake grinned. "Let's start with a silly movie. I promise you'll laugh."

As they set up the movie, the warmth of friendship surrounded Riki, reminding him that even in his pain, he was never truly alone.

Jake, Heeseung, Sunoo, Jungwon, Sung Hoon, and Jay settled in, pillows and blankets strewn around the living room as the first movie began. Sunoo, ever the joker, took control of the snacks, filling a bowl with chips and candy.

"Alright, Riki, pick a number: one or two?" Sunoo asked, going through the options on the screen

"Uh, two?" Riki replied, feeling a bit more at ease.

As the movie played, Jake kept making silly comments during the funny scenes, prompting laughter from the group.

Heeseung leaned back, throwing an arm around Riki. "See? This is what you needed. Just a little fun to take your mind off things."

Jungwon, always the mediator, piped in, "And if you want to talk, we're all ears. But for now, let's just enjoy this."

Riki found himself smiling more as the night went on. Sunghoon, known for his love of action movies, kept making bets about which character would survive each scene, and Riki couldn't help but laugh at his exaggerated predictions.

When the credits rolled, they immediately moved on to the next movie, this time a classic comedy. As the laughter filled the room, Riki felt lighter, the ache in his heart slowly easing.

After a particularly hilarious scene, Jay turned to Riki, grinning. "See? Who needs a breakup when you have us? We're way more entertaining!"

"Yeah, way better than my him.." Riki replied, chuckling, the tension in his shoulders loosening.

The group spent hours watching movies, switching genres, and cracking jokes. With every laugh, Riki felt the weight of his heartbreak lift a little more. By the end of the night, he realized he had something special: friends who would always have his back, no matter what.

As the final movie ended, Sunoo stretched and yawned. "Alright, who's up for round two next weekend? We can keep this going until you're back to your old self!"

Riki grinned, feeling a sense of hope. "I'm in. Thanks, guys. Really."

They all gathered for a group hug, the warmth of their friendship wrapping around him, reminding him that brighter days were ahead.