When You Were Here ✅

ㅇMeeting Up pt2ㅇ

[Changmin]

He parked the car and turned off the engine. Two other cars were parked behind us. "Eh, so the lovebirds and Sangyeon's group is here already..." I frowned at the thought of seeing him again. "We just got here and you're already upset." "Oh hush." Younghoon chuckled then went on ahead. I looked at Keonhee who shrugged. "You're gonna have to face him sooner or later." We walked side by side as we entered the motel.

"Keon?" "Kev?" They hugged each other then immediately took off to god knows where. "I thought I smelled something unpleasant." I crossed my arms as Chanhee descended the stairs. "Hey Younghoon. Sangyeon's upstairs contacting the others, making sure they reach the right place." "Chan, don't tear up the poor guy. Or else I'll let Youngjo know." Chanhee sucked his teeth then glared at me. "You're lucky you have Youngjo's favor. Or else you wouldn't even be here with us." He marched back upstairs and I was now alone in the lobby.

I decided to sit outside and wait for the others to arrive. I didn't understand why Chanhee disliked me so much. Ever since I joined the group he's looked down on me like some kind of lowly peasant. I heard a car pull up and familiar faces enter my sight. "Eric! Jaehyun!" They waved and approached me. "So, I see quite a few are here." I nodded then noticed Eric had leaned closer. "Is he here?" "I didn't see him. Chanhee didn't mention him either." The door opened and tension filled the air. "Brat." "Jackass." They growled at each other and Jaehyun and I had stepped in between. "No fighting. We're here to have fun." "I am not ending up back in ER cause of this reckless kid!" "I told you not to move and what did you do? Move!"

I still didn't know what happened that day between them, but it must've been bad enough to make them hate each other. Jaehyun took Eric inside and I received an apologetic look from Hwanwoong. "Sorry you had to see that." "It's fine. If you don't mind me asking, what exactly happened?" "Ah, don't mind it." He patted my shoulder then wandered off somewhere. For as long as I've known all of them, they never liked to speak of the past. Was there a reason why?

I headed back inside then headed up to our room. I knocked on the door and Younghoon had answered. "Great, you're here. I was just about to call you." I opened the door fully and saw everyone but Hwanwoong in the room. "Hwan isn't with you?" "He went to cool off." "Hopefully he doesn't come back." Jaehyun was the only one to react. I guessed everyone was used to comments like this. "Someone can just fill him in later. So, here's our plan for the week." I heard a few groans. "Does everything have to be outdoors?" "I didn't plan it. Sangyeon was in charge this year." Sangyeon glared at Younghoon who only shrugged. They easily threw each other under the bus.

Though I wasn't completely innocent. I've said my fair share of heartless things. Outed people on occasion. Maybe I was a good fit for this group. "So, we'll spend today free to do whatever. Then tomorrow morning we'll get ready for our hike." The same people groaned at the thought of it.

Our room now consisted of Younghoon, Keonhee and I. "Younghoon." "Hm?" "What happened between Hwan and Eric that they're at each other's throats?" He shook his head and turned his attention back to his phone. "Why does everyone keep quiet about the past?" "We can't tell you. Sorry, Chang." I looked between them then pouted. "Was it before I joined the group?" "Yep." I sighed heavily. They were all a mystery that I couldn't seem to solve. Just when I think a door is opening up, it either closes or simply takes me back to where I started.

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I heard someone knock on the door late at night. Keonhee was out cold while Younghoon was showering for whatever reason. I slipped out of bed then noticed something posted on the door. It was being held up by tape. "'I'll tell you what you what I know. Come to room 203.' No name." Which group was in room 203? I slipped the note into my pocket then grabbed the room key before leaving. I gently knocked on room 203's door then waited for whoever it was to answer. Who answered wasn't someone I expected. "Oh, it's you." "Chanhee...?" "Hand over the note." I handed it over then had the door closed in my face.

I knocked on the door a bit louder as it pissed me off. Hwanwoong had answered. "Where's Chanhee?" "The bathroom, b-" I gently moved him aside then swung the bathroom door open. "I said-" He soon screamed then threw a brush at me. It hit me, but I didn't care. "How do you just call me over then close the door in my face?" He rolled his eyes then closed the door and locked it. "Sit." I sat on the sink then watched his slender naked body turn on the faucet. "I wanted Keonhee. Instead I got the wannabe." I started fuming again.

"What do you need Keonhee for?" "None of your business." He hit my thigh a few times to get me to move off the sink. He checked his hair and face before pointing to the door. "Now get out." "You didn't-" "Out!" I looked him up and down before walking away. "This isn't over." "Die in a pit." I would've went back in after him if Hwanwoong didn't drag me out.