TWENTY THREE

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The first thing Doyoung does when he arrives home is to sit at the edge of his bed. He stares at the wall and runs his hand through his hair once. The semblance of withdrawal eases over him like a familiar, cold sheet. He blinks a few times and unbuttons his shirt before sighing to himself.

In the moments that Doyoung is sitting and doing nothing, his mind goes astray, thinking of all sorts of things. There is a sense of queasiness in his stomach, and his forehead feels sweltering hot.

He thinks back to what Taeyong said, and unknowingly, Doyoung slowly slips into a state of slightly more comfort.

I'm here for you.

Taeyong was right when he had said Doyoung needed to hear that. And although Doyoung is not a particularly emotional person, the realization begins to trickle in like ocean water tickling his feet.

He sighs again and stands up to head over to his desk. He ignores the warmth in his chest as he opens up the files to his new friend's resume.

Realization may not be acceptance, but Doyoung does not know that he smiles as he types in his recommendation.

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