Rewind ↬ Yoo Youngjae

8

the two were enjoying breakfast together- earlier, youngjae offered to eat at a nearby café, but daehyun refused, saying that he had something to say.

"i got accepted on the student exchange program," daehyun started. "i have a week off before going there- japan- for three months."

youngjae inhaled sharply.

daehyun didn't tell me anything- no, he probably had, but your dumb disease made you forget it. daehyun won't leave me like dad did-

youngjae flinched when he felt daehyun's hand on his shoulder.

"are you okay?" only then did the former realize that tears were streaming down his face. to be honest, youngjae really wished that alzheimer took away the memory of his parents.

"jae?" said person was fisting his shirt.

"youngjae? i'm so sorry, do you want me not to go? i'll gladly-" daehyun cut himself off when youngjae furiously wiped his tears and whipped his head to face his best friend with a bewildered expression plastered on his face.

"jung daehyun! what did you just say- oh my god, i'm so sorry." youngjae's expression softened, and so did his tone. "dae, it's not your fault. i got reminded of dad. but dae, you shouldn't waste such big opportunity! i'm really, really happy and proud of you. sorry if my reaction earlier showed otherwise, but i really-"

the rest of his words came out muffled as daehyun shoved a piece of bread into his best friend's mouth- said best friend was staring back with amusement as he chewed on the bread.

"thank you, jae. i really appreciate it." daehyun grinned. "anyways, are you free right now?"

"yeah?"

"great. let's go get some bubble tea, my treat."