Universe(Dopil)

8- The Past

"Do you ever wonder what happens when people don't see each other for a long time?" Wonpil asked innocently to his best friend. They were at his house in his bedroom playing video games until now.

Dowoon thought for a bit, "Maybe. Why?"

"I was just wondering." The older picked up the controller again and started the game without Dowoon.

The younger boy still had questions but decided to let it go seeing as Wonpil doesn't seem to be spilling the beans any time soon.

Only it was soon.

Too soon.

This was one week before everything went down hill.

*three weeks ago*

"What are you going to do this spring break?" Dowoon faced his friend as he asked the question.

"I'm not too sure about that yet, maybe visit some family for a bit, it might even last past the break."

"What do you mean?"

"...nothing."

*one moth ago*

"Woonie, if I were to leave, what would you do?"

"I don't think I'll be able to do anything. What's wrong, why'd you ask?"

"I don't know, just thinking about some stuff right now."

*******

*beep beep beep beep beep be—*

Dowoon slammed his hand on his alarm clock, he was still way too tired for this shit. A lot has changed since Jae and YoungK has their date and it was really cringe worthy whenever YoungK tried to swoon Jae over to fall in love with him.

He remembered when Jae ran into his room the night after the date panicking.

*******

"Drum! Help!" Jae said as he slammed open the door to the younger's room. Dowoon sat up from his bed which he was previously sleeping in prior to Jae's rude entrance.

"What is it, Jae?" He spoke with a tired voice honestly not wanting to talk right now.

"BRIAN WANTS TO MAKE ME FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM!!!!!!!!!"

Dowoon gave a sigh, "Finally made a move..." he mumbled under his breath before looking up at his Hyung. "He's been in love with you since high school, dude. How can you not expect him to not hold back with an opportunity like that?"

Jae shook his head quickly, "But THATS not the point! He confessed to me and I was gonna say to give me some time and then he was like," he cleared his throat preparing to do a Brian impression, " 'Dont give me an answer now, I will take you out on dates and make you fall in love with me' like some mocho man in a kdrama!"

The short drummer scratched his head, he didn't think Brian would be so bold. "With all things considered, you were obviously gonna reject him. He just put you on pause so you could see that other side of him you never saw."

The blond seemed to have calmed down, "I guess so...I don't think I'd reject him though, but then again, if I accepted him then it wouldn't be real."

"See? He's just letting you give him a try for a bit, don't be so exager—"

*ring ring*

Dowoon pauses his speech and looked at whoever called his phone. Jae stepped over to him to see if it was who he thought it was. Dowoon answered the phone but didn't say anything, thinking it might be a scammer or something.

"H-hello? Is this Yoon Dowoon? The one from middle school?"

Wonpil?

"Ah—yes..?"

Jae smiled at the younger, finally getting the chance to speak to the love of his life.

"I'm sorry if this was sudden, it's really late too. Oh! You must be wondering why I have your number. Younghyun gave it to me."

A laugh can be heard from the other side, it was Kimoon, a faint "oh my god your so awkward" was heard and Dowoon and Jae chuckled.

"It's alright, I'm assuming you remember who we are, yes?"

"I never forgot you guys, I just kinda didn't recognize you."

"I get it, hey, as much as I love talking to you—I mean! As much as I'd like to continue this conversation, it's late and I'm tired."

"Bye!"

When Dowoon hanged up the phone, he felt Jae's smirk and mischievous glare.

"Smooth bro, smooth." He patted the drummer's back before exiting out the room.

******

Dowoon left the apartment with Sungjin, both looking forward to going to the coffee shop now that them and Wonpil can finally speak as well known friends. They sat at a table and waited for Wonpil to come over since it was his break.

"Hey, Wonpil! It's been awhile since we got to speak casually." Sungjin smiled over at the younger male as he sat next to Dowoon. The said drummer squirmed in his seat, not sure if it was because of his stomach butterflies or how close Wonpil was.

"Yeah, I missed this, we should hang out more often like when I'm off. I can assume you don't technically have a job?" Wonpil asked nervously, scared that was offensive.

Dowoon shrugged his shoulders, "We have a gig here and there, nothing special, but it pays enough for rent."

Wonpil nodded and then gasped when he had an amazing thought, "How about you all work part time at our shop! We're low on staff and you will get more money."

The oldest of the two leaned in towards them, "Sure, only if you join our band. You still play piano, don't you?"

"Not really, I stopped playing after I graduated. I doubt I have the skills anymore." Wonpil looked down at his lap, scared of being mocked for not continuing something that would have given him a good career. His parents, though they loved him and supported him, may not have shown it but they were obviously disappointed when they found out Wonpil owned a shop instead of being a musician.

"That's alright, it's only been like five years since then so it's alright. You can pick up the basics again and we can become a full band!" Sungjin spoke proudly as if he gave a speech to the world.

Dowoon shook his head, not only was Sungjin doing this so they can be friends with Wonpil again, he was obviously trying to set Dowoon and Wonpil up. Though he wasn't mad about it, he just thought it was weird. "I'll sign up for the job whenever possible, I'm not sure about the others. Don't mind Sungjin with all the music stuff, he's just desperate for more members."

"No I'm—"

"Yes you are."

"Yes I am."

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Not that long
Cuz
Filler
But like
Anyone wanna edit this shit with/for me
I'm like
Lazy af
So....
Also
Is it just me
Or am I the only one who feels like starting a sport (ex:volleyball) during a pandemic
When I'd normally never think about it