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"What goes around comes around. But look who comes around :)" He posts their picture on his Instagram. Sluffybunny, a cute name.

They are in the club, both sitting in front of the bar. Ryan turns his head to glance over Sean, a smile forms when Sean makes a face after drinking the shot he ordered.

How long do they not contact with each other? At least long enough to think where to start their conversation. Though, there is no awkward moment even it's a complete silence between them. Ryan just, feel good. Actually more than good.

"How's your college life? Interesting huh?"

Sean chuckles. "Nice and cool. How 'bout you?"

"Nothing special." Just might feel a little loneliness while filming as you're not there. "What's your plan after graduation? "

Sean raises his eyebrows," Like try to find myself a job? Oh yeah!" He looks so excited all of a sudden, " I have told you my group right! You know, the Hi-5 group! We designed a speed bump to harvest energy by slowing down cars in a parking lot. And guess what! We receive funding for our project."

Ryan can't help but put his arm on his shoulder and pull his best friend towards him. "God! I'm happy for you!"

"Yes, you should! Probably I can design something one day that can help you in your Youtube career."

Ryan doesn't't comment on that. He doesn't want to either. So he starts another topic. They never fall into silence again although Ryan knows something isn't right. That something in the corner of his heart keeps yelling at him to bring it to Sean, giving him an overwhelming dizziness. Or is that an effect of alcoholic drink?

"Send my regard to RHPC." Sean says with smile. "I can't wait to hang out with those awesome guys. "

"Yeah, visit us more often bro. Don't get too arrogant for being a successful engineer."

"No, don't be too arrogant for being a successful youtuber, dude."

Their conversation ends right there with a laugh. It is already too late at night and Ryan should go back to his hotel. He has a flight to Vegas on tomorrow's early morning after all. They stand up. Sean pays the bills.

When they finally walk to place where they have to say goodbye, Sean stops. This is the moment everything goes in slow motion in Ryan's eyes and he can feel the butterflies in his stomach. And the too-loud-heartbeats ringing in his ears.


Sean pulls Ryan into a full and warm hug. Ryan startles but quick enough, he wraps his arm on Sean's body, a body which smells like satisfaction and happiness and everything. Everything without a Ryan in Sean's future.

Sean leaves. Ryan turns away so he doesn't stare at his back like a lunatic or stalker.

He leaves. For better.

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God. My English is bad. I will try to improve, forgive me for everything.

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