𝙇𝙊𝘼𝘿𝙀𝘿 𝙅𝙐𝘿𝙂𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 ➢𝘼𝙏𝙕. 𝙎𝙀𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙅𝙊𝙊𝙉𝙂

➣ 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐕𝐄

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"There they are!" A half drunk Wooyoung called out to Hongjoong and Yunho who were entering the bar. "We thought you two bailed on us for a sec," Yeosang hopped off the bar stool, offering it to Hongjoong.

"I had to practically drag him out the door." Yunho said with a grin, leaning against the bar. "Next topic please." Hongjoong whined rubbing his temples. "First, let's get some drinks. Then we can chat, "San giggled, "Hey Kyu!" He waved the bartender over to the group. 

"Hey Sannie, got some friends with you today I see. IDs please then we can get the night started." The group groaned but proceeded to pull their IDs out, "Sorry Jongho, guess ya' gotta go." Yeosang joked showing off his ID to the bartender. "Jokes on you, I'm a llegal adult now." Jongho flashed his ID in front of the others with a proud grin. "Nice hot stuff, now, what can I get for you all?"

The group all quickly ordered their beverages, "Alright. Who's driving?" Jongho raised a hand, still trying to get over the bitter taste of the alcohol, "I'll drive. Drinking ain't my thing." Along with Jongho, Yunho raised his hand, "I don't think Haewon would want me back home drunk so I'll pass." The others tsked at Yunho, "Possessive much?" Wooyoung commented snarkily. "It's called love my friend. One day maybe you'll understand."

"Speaking of love-" Yeosang had began, turning to Hongjoong but was stopped by Mingi who covered his mouth. "ANYWAYS, Hyunseok told me that a few reporters and journalists wanted interviews." Hongjoong took a sip and set his drink down, "With who?" San rolled his eyes, "You. Who else? Dummy."
"M-me? Why?" Hongjoong looked genuinely surprised at the comment. "Oh you really are helpless aren't you? Isn't it obvious! You're pretty much the hero in this situation, I don't know full details but he wanted to run it by you before anything was scheduled." Hongjoong contemplated, "I guess I can do a couple, couldn't hurt anyone."

After that, conversations became stories, giggles became laughter and frowns became smiles. The group stayed at the bar late into the night, they had to be kicked out by the poor bartender who was left with many glasses to clean.

The night that somehow managed to resolve everything. Hongjoong learned that he would have to let go of Seonghwa one way or another, he deserved to be in jail and there wasn't anything he could about it. So he'd carry on with his life and find new love, enjoy his friends and mostly importantly, forget Park Seonghwa.

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v e r y short chapter, but dw there's still the epilogue left :)