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The Calling

We sat huddled together in the park that Hwanwoong and I visited earlier that week. We decided to lay off hiding out in hotels for two big reasons. One was to avoid an unnatural amount of places becoming rubble. The other was to avoid any of us possibly getting stuck inside and dying. Dongju sneezed then Keonhee had pulled him closer.

"Well, we haven't moved on from square one." Geonhak said then frowned when Youngjo called him captain obvious.

"Since it's pretty nice out, why don't we have ourselves a small picnic?" Dongju suggested then looked around for their reactions.

"Remember last time we took a break?" Youngjo said with a sigh.

"To be fair, it happened in the hotel. So, I think just having a break would be okay." said Keonhee with a curt nod.

"All in favor of breaking, raise your hand." I said then counted 6 hands including mine. "Then it's settled. We're split into three groups. Group Geonjo, you'll get the utensils and other material needs. Group Hwanhee, you'll get food. Dongju and I will get the drinks. Now, move out."

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"We should've asked what they wanted to drink." Dongju said as he decided between Pepsi and Sprite.

"Just asked. Geon and Keon want iced tea, Youngjo wants ginger ale and Hwan will just share with me." I said.

"Hwan said that...? Weird..." muttered Dongju before pulling out the correct drinks.

I took out two small bottles of grape soda since we were going to end up sharing. I looked at Dongju who seemed a bit troubled. I decided to play "parent" and see what was up.

"Somethin on your mind?" I asked as we carried the drinks out of the store.

"Not really." he replied before slowing down.

I stopped then looked at him. He sure didn't act like it was "not really".

"Talk to me. Maybe we can work it out together. And we were the first two to find each other. I think that means something at least." I said as I placed my hand on his back.

"It's Keonhee. It's weird around him. After seeing him sick and bedridden, it made me think. Since then I've been weird. We don't argue as much like before, we seem to... tolerate each other now." Dongju said as we started to walk again.

"You're both starting to like each other, that's all. It always feels weird when you and your enemy start becoming close." I said with a chuckle.

Dongju didn't say anything else as we made our way back to the park.

"Is it possible to feel... something for a man?" he suddenly asked.

I completely froze. He looked at me with confusion. I quickly regained my composure and cleared my throat.

"What do you mean 'feel something' for a man?" I asked to just to be sure.

"Like, romantic feelings. Is it possible...?" he asked.

"I don't think it should matter their gender. If you both really love each other, then that's all that really matters. Well, except in some cases." I said then smiled when the park came into view.

"You have a point. Sorry for bringing up something weird." said Dongju before nervously laughing.

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We quietly ate as the sun beamed down on the silent Earth we lived on. We were unusually quiet today. I didn't know their reasons, but it seemed to keep them on edge. I cleared my throat and gained their attention.