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Our love situation is deteriorating.

It was like a rubber band being pulled by two people. Each side pulled hard until the distance between us increased. We know that soon this rubber band will break and we will get hurt.

But why do we still leave it like this?

"I love you very much."

Junhoe's declaration of love is normal for Donghyuk. He's heard his big best friend say this since we were kids. But lately, he himself became more excited every time he heard it. Donghyuk thought it might be because of the teenager's temperament. So it makes you feel that way. He is more sensitive to the word love. Especially the word love that Junhoe said.

"I love you more than ever."

And Donghyuk often responds to Junhoe's words of love with the same words of love. He thought that the current situation was the same as usual. We tell each other we love each other as the closest friends in each other's lives. Donghyuk's feelings for Junhoe might have changed a bit. But he believes that soon, when he becomes an adult, he will feel a strange feeling. These things will probably disappear on their own.

But Donghyuk's beliefs were wrong...

His feelings for Junhoe had never changed since then.

On the night of Donghyuk's 19th birthday celebration, a small ceremony was held. He didn't see a single gift in Junhoe's hand. There wasn't even a small card. Or even the words "Happy Birthday" And that made him feel like he was feeling hurt. Maybe it's because this year he hopes for Junhoe more than ever. When there's nothing like this, it's quite disappointing.

Donghyuck could feel himself starting to act silly. He laughs at other friends' jokes. Even though I didn't have that much happiness. Everyone's chatter sometimes sounds annoying. The more he saw the smile on Junhoe's face, the more irritated he became. But then I suddenly realized that I was in a bad mood.

Don't think of your friends like that. Walking away from the conversation to deal with his own emotions was something he chose to do.

"Suffering on your birthday Do other people feel uncomfortable, do you know that?” The low voice of his only close friend coming from behind didn't make him feel any better. On the contrary, he didn't like Junhoe's words at all.

“Don't do this.” Donghyuck didn't care about Junhoe's words. The big man spoke up loudly, hoping to make his little friend turn around and pay attention. But it didn't help at all. Junhoe had to speed up and catch the other person in front of him.

“What are you upset about?” Junhoe asked teasingly. He immediately knew why Donghyuk felt that way. It's not often that a little friend walks away for no reason.

“No, I'm going to the bathroom.” Donghyuck was still Donghyuck all day long. No matter how harshly you refuse Others could see that he was lying.

"How can you be naked? You won't smile."

“My stomach hurts. I have to go to the bathroom.”

“Have you been hurt since we met?” The look in this close friend's eyes was easier to see than anything. It has darkened since I saw him walk up to say hello. Why does his voice sound so bored with the world?

“We grew up together. Say something.” Junhoe continued to tease Donghyuk in a tone that sounded like someone starting to lose his temper. He just wanted the other person to speak up. Just say it and he will give it to you.

“Shouldn't you be upset? Today is my day, Goo Junhoe.”

“So, what do you want today?” was just one question from Junhoe. Donghyuck's eyes changed. The teasing man leaned in closer. The little friend first gave a cheeky smile. Then he asked again.

“So, what do you want today?”

“Did you prepare it?” Because Junhoe clearly emphasized the word today but didn't see anything with Junhoe, Donghyuk asked curiously. If you want me to buy it now, it will probably be another day before he gets it.

“I love you to death. How can you not have it? But you have to close your eyes first.” Once again, Junhoe came to affect this heart. Even though it was a caveat that was often used with children or in soap operas, Donghyuck chose to follow it.

In a world that's completely dark Donghyuck could hear his breathing in his ear. The sound of Junhoe's intake of breath made Donghyuck smile. Junhoe's expression probably stopped being cute with the gift he was going to give him.

"love...

I love you.”

It's a word of love that's different from every time. And the word love at that time made us agree to be lovers only because of the same feelings without even thinking about the word friend.

Junhoe knows everything about Donghyuk just as Donghyuk knows everything about Junhoe. We don't need to try to get to know each other more. Like many couples, we have to learn about each other's shortcomings.

Many people say that we are both envious.

Jealous of Donghyuk for having a man like Junhoe in his life.

Jealous of Junhoe who has Donghyuk caring about his feelings.

We both thought that the decision to abandon our friendship and develop a relationship that day was not wrong. Moreover, it was the best decision of my life. Both parties feel lucky that their lover is the same person who understands them. But it's just a past feeling.

After graduating, each of us must have a job. Our lives don't match on most days. Donghyuk works in the morning. Junhoe works at night. Lately, we haven't talked much about various matters. The distance between us has grown, but no one knows.

“Don't be like this, Kim Donghyuck.”

“Whatever is in your heart, say it. Don't be quiet, it's annoying.”

Every time we argue, we become unreasonable. Junhoe often escapes problems by walking out of the room. Because Donghyuck wouldn't say anything. We are not as touchy-feely as we were when we were teenagers. We don't talk to adjust our understanding like in the past. But after a while we came back and talked nicely. Same as before, acting as if they'd never said anything bad to each other.

Junhoe always thought he still loved Donghyuk. I said that because I was stressed from my job. As for Donghyuk, he could only argue with himself every day whether he really still loved Junhoe or not. The feeling only tells you that you don't love me. But he argued with himself heartily that he still loved him. He still has the belief that he must grow up. It's not unusual for feelings to change sometimes.

But after a while everything became clear...

Junhoe became convinced that it wasn't because he was tired from work. And Donghyuk's belief that he had since childhood was correct. It's just that it's a little too late.

“Tomorrow is your birthday. Shall we go outside?” Donghyuk asked the person sleeping on the wide bed. Tomorrow is our holiday. If Junhoe agrees He probably took the other party to celebrate at his favorite restaurant. Take him to sing the song that Junhoe likes.

“No, I want to rest,” Junhoe's sleepy voice said. Donghyuck didn't object if it was the other party's wish. Tomorrow is Junhoe's day. What did Junhoe ask for? He can always give.

Junhoe's birthday was celebrated in a small way. By Donghyuk's skill The little person manages everything including room decorations. Food and Drink There was even a one-pound cake that was secretly kept as a surprise. Now Junhoe is talking on the phone with his family to receive their blessings. He looked happy because of the wide smile painted on his face.

Donghyuck saw that and was rather relieved. That Junhoe's happiness isn't just him. In fact, we haven't been each other's happiness for a long time, he knows.

“What do you think, Mom?”

“Mom wants us to go find her.”

“Let's blow the cake.” Donghyuk was silent for a while before avoiding Junhoe's conversation. Then deviate to the cake that was specifically chosen for another person. Donghyuck got up and turned off the lights in the room until it was completely dark. Before the happy birthday song sounds with the light of an orange candle flame

“What do you want today?” Donghyuck asked after the room became bright again. It was the same question Junhoe had asked him on his birthday when he was 19. He never forgot the feeling of that time. I remember every word Junhoe said to him.

“Is there something more to do?” Junhoe asked the question as an answer like Donghyuk had done before. Why wouldn't he know what the other person would say from now on?

“There is...

What about this friend?”

It is true that we understand each other in every matter. But today we are still together only because we are afraid that we will be at fault if we have to speak up first. Donghyuk is afraid that he will become cruel. Meanwhile, Junhoe is afraid of making Donghyuk sad. Neither of us had anyone else in our lives.

We're just thinking about maybe having a relationship like friends. It would be more suitable for the two of us than being lovers.

Junhoe didn't think Donghyuk was mean for breaking up with him on his birthday. This little friend is just making us happy again.

Aera, I'm done with this very short fic.

This one was originally intended to be the plot of Yang Nang.

But it seems like the update is too slow for that time. So I came to collect it on Neng's birthday.

If it's not good, I'm sorry. We're not very good at this type of thing.

T^T