It Was Always You

Chapter 16: Together

As soon as I let go of my brother, I saw all the faces of my best friends. But as soon as I got passed, JR, Baekho, and Minhyun, I then saw a face that I honestly never expected to see again.

"Aaron." It came out as a statement more than a question.

Though in all honesty, I knew that he was still friends with the guys and my brother. Heck they all went to university together. They all graduated together, aside from Ren, who still has one more year to go. I suppose my shock of the situation didn't hit me till Sunggyu came up and wrapped his arms around me, in a back hug. I could see Aaron wanted to say something to me, especially regarding why there was someone back hugging me so close, but before he could Sunggyu cleared his throat to break the tension.

Sunggyu eyed Aaron, "So you're the Aaron. I've heard a lot about you. Some good, mainly not so good."

Aaron glared at Sunggyu for the comment he made, and then turned to me, "So who's this?"

I laughed nervously, "Ren, JR oppa, Baekho, and Minhyun oppa," pointing to each respectively, "This is my fiancee, Kim Sunggyu. Oh! And this is Jiho he's my best friend from America. I'm glad I could introduce you guys in person, even though you've all met over the phone."

Aaron looked away, as if he was disappointed in me. What's that look for? JR and Minhyun broke me from my thought as they smiled wide and congratulated me and Sunggyu. Baekho smiled, as well, but simply nodded his head towards me. At everyone's congratulations, Sunggyu let go of me and started to talk to all of them with Jiho, and I went to Ren's side. Ren placed a hand on my shoulder, before hugging me again. Sunggyu smiled at me and my brother, knowing just how much I missed him.

In a hushed voice, "I'm so glad you're happy."

He soon let go, and I smiled turning to everyone, "I missed you guys so much!" I looked around, "Where's Mark?"

"He said he'd meet us at the restaurant with his girlfriend Jaehyun," Ren said.

I smiled and nodded, "Alright then let's get going, I'm hungry!"

I remember when Mark told me about Jaehyun, I actually got to meet her on one of our video calls. She's super sweet, and very pretty. I'm glad that Mark found someone, and he was glad I found someone as well.

We all headed out and then I realized, "How are we all fitting in one car?"

It was Ren's turn to laugh nervously, "Well you see the thing is, I may have spent some of the money you sent me on a van."

My eyebrow rose, "Oh did you now?" I sighed, shrugging my shoulders, "Whatever, you're an adult. I trust you."

He smiled, "And this is why I love you."

"Yeah, yeah. Come on let's go."

Ren lead us to where he parked and I gawked at the van for a second. It was decked out and actually pretty nice. All the boys snickered at my expression, and I jokingly glared back. We all got in, and we headed off to one of my favorite restaurants. It's called Seafood Palace, and it's delicious. Once we arrived, we headed inside, and an ajumma came out and seated us. I told her we were waiting on two more people to come, before we started ordering anything. Soon enough however Mark and Jaehyun were here. I stood up and smiled.

Hugging Mark, "It's so good to see you again," turning to Jaehyun, "And it is so great to finally meet you in person. Mark never stops talking about you when he calls me."

Jaehyun laughs, and smiles playfully at Mark, making him blush, "And it's nice to meet you too. I've heard a lot about you as well."

"Good things I hope," I laughed.

We all sat down, and I realized something, This is where I belong. I smiled in content, at everyone, even Aaron.