Secrets | Deep Into Your Eyes 2 | ChanMin

Chapter 4: Happy (fucking) Birthday

The day of Seungmin's birthday dawned bright and cheerful. He woke up to the soft rays of the morning sun filtering through his curtains, a sense of anticipation tingling in the air. Seungmin couldn't help but smile as he realized that today was not only a celebration of his birth but also a symbol of the brighter days that had come their way.

After a leisurely breakfast, Seungmin received a call from BangChan, who suggested they spend the day together to mark the occasion. Seungmin readily agreed, eager for a day filled with laughter and friendship.

Seungmin and BangChan sat in the small park near their dorm, a comfortable silence enveloping them as they watched the world go by. It had been a few weeks since the incident at the hospital, and their friendship with Felix remained strained. Seungmin knew that something had to be done to mend the rift between them.

Finally, Seungmin broke the quietude, his voice soft but determined. "Chan, there's something I've been thinking about. I think it's time for us to visit Felix together."

BangChan turned to Seungmin, curiosity in his eyes. "Visit Felix? I don't know, Seungmin. After what happened last time..."

Seungmin nodded, understanding BangChan's hesitation. "I know it won't be easy, but it's the right thing to do. You need to apologize to him, and we need to find a way to mend our friendship."

BangChan sighed, his shoulders slumping. "You're right, Seungmin. I need to make amends. But I'm afraid he won't listen to anything I have to say."

Seungmin placed a reassuring hand on BangChan's arm. "We won't know until we try, Chan. And maybe, just maybe, if he sees that we're sincere, he'll be willing to forgive."

BangChan nodded, a mixture of gratitude and determination in his eyes. "Okay, Seungmin. I'll do it. Let's visit Felix."

As they made their way to the hospital, Seungmin couldn't help but feel a sense of hope. Perhaps this visit would be the first step toward healing the wounds that had torn their friendship apart.

When they arrived at Felix's room, Seungmin knocked gently and entered, finding Felix awake and reading a book. Felix looked up and offered a weak but genuine smile at the sight of his friends.

"Hey, guys," Felix greeted them, his voice still bearing the remnants of his ordeal.

Seungmin and BangChan exchanged warm greetings, trying to put Felix at ease. They pulled up chairs beside his bed, the air filled with a sense of camaraderie.

BangChan, his expression sincere, turned to Felix. "Felix, I... I need to apologize for what happened before, for doing that to you. I was wrong, and I'm so sorry."

Felix's smile faded, and his eyes hardened. "Apologies won't change the past, BangChan."

BangChan nodded, his gaze filled with remorse. "I know. But I want you to know that I deeply regret my actions, and I'm committed to making amends."

Felix remained silent, the tension in the room palpable. He seemed torn between his anger and the desire to move forward.

Seungmin, sensing the need to diffuse the situation, spoke up. "Felix, we've all been through so much. Can we try to find a way to move past this together?"

Felix's frustration boiled over, his voice rising. "Move past this? Seungmin, why are you taking his side! Why are you defending him?"

Seungmin's patience wore thin as well. "Felix, it's not about taking sides. It's about forgiveness and healing."

Felix's eyes blazed with anger. "He doesn't deserve forgiveness, and neither do you if you keep defending him! BangChan, leave the room. I don't wanna see you."