love me.

28. running man

changbin ran as fast as he could.

he didn't care about anything around him right now, he just wanted to see the younger again.

how long has it been since he last seen him?

despite it only being a week, he felt as if he hasn't seen him in years.

his converse bouncing against the cobble stoned floor with each step he take. the sound of steps hitting the floor of a heartbeat.

where was he going? he didn't know, he just allowed his shoes to take him wherever it was going.

he was already out of breath, but then again he didn't care.

knowing the older, he would do anything to break through the pain and tiredness he could feel in his legs. his breathing was out of control, his chest hardening.

he would push through the crowd in the meantime but of course, he didn't care and just ignored the roaring sound of people behind him boiling with rage as they aimed at him.

even though it had only been 5 minutes since he began running, he felt as if he was running endlessly non stop.

was it really worth it?

the answer is yes.

in front of him was a familiar building which he immediately recognised.

"finally, i'm here." the heavy sound of breathing in between the words while he spoke.

he peered up, staring at the mansion in awe. knees were bent, hands were
on top of them and him trying to catch his breath.

when he felt that his breathing was stable and his heart was going at a steady pace, he dragged himself in front of the door.

hitting the doorbell two times before waiting for the rustling sound that was happening inside, the door opened in less than a minute showing the one and only, mr. hwang.

just as changbin was shook that it was the first time hyunjin's dad had opened it himself, he, too had received a great surprise from the guy he had not expected.

his eyes widened at the sight of him. "c-changbin? what are you doing here? you don't have work today."

where should he start? how can he explain?

the boy made a quick move and immediately went inside his pocket, reaching out his phone to show mr. hwang.

the man instead raised an eyebrow at his action. changbin wanted to open his mouth to explain but nothing came out.

he didn't know where to start off with. that the younger had texted him back a few hours later?

he was far too struck by the shock hyunjin gave him that he couldn't think straight.

"is there something wrong with your phone?" he chuckled that that must've been the case as to why he was showing him his phone.

however, to much of his surprise, changbin shook his head in desperation.

the man titled his head to the side that whatever he was assuming was wrong.

his fringe covered his eyes when he looked down until he managed to finally utter a word.

"it's hyunjin... he..." despite speaking in a low tone, mr. hwang could hear so he placed his man sized hands on top of his shoulder and shook him gently yet aggressively.

"what about my son? did he do something bad?? tell me!" changbin could find such impatience and desperation in his tone but he could also find sadness?