"Life means different things to different people."
Dino was looking out the car window when he felt Sihun's hand touch his knee. Dino turned in his seat and looked at Sihun.
"Chan-ah, what's wrong?" Dino looked down at Sihun's hand and put his on top of Sihun's.
"Where are we going?"
"You didn't answer my question." The younger sighed.
"I'm just thinking about this whole situation. Seungmin told us about how our situation is different than theirs." Sihun glimpsed over at Dino.
"That's true. This situation is unusual but it could be a good thing. It could end differently. I hope that it does."
"Why?"
"Because I don't want to lose you." I laced our fingers together, rubbing at the callouses on his knuckles.
"Hyung, have you been getting into fights?" Sihun Chuckled.
"Maybe. Are you going to scold me for it?"
"Do you need to be scolded?"
"I would say no but I'll probably get scolded anyway." Dino smiled.
"I'm not going to. At least you didn't lie to me. Are you going to tell me where we're going?"
"Look up. We're here." Dino's mouth fell agape at the sight of the Han River.
"You brought to the Han River?" Sihun smiled at Dino's reaction.
"Yep. I did. Come on." The two guys got out of the car and walked toward the river. Dino wrapped his arms around himself. He shivered from the chilly air. Sihun noticed and took off his jacket, placing it on Dino's shoulders. Dino gave a slight smile as a thanks. Sihun placed a blanket on the ground and motioned Dino to sit down. He did so. Sihun sat down beside him.
"So, what is it that you wanted to show me?" Sihun held out his hand.
"Take my hand." Dino grabbed his hand and linked their fingers. Dino felt a spark go through his hand. Everything went dark for a moment. Then he saw something. There were people around him. He could see Sihun lying beside him but he looked younger. It took him a moment before he realized that he was seeing a memory. He stood up from his place and saw a 6 year old version of himself. He was lying on Sihun's shoulder and holding his hand. There was a peaceful smile on his face. It went dark again and they were back at Han River.
"Hyung, why did you show me that?" Sihun smiled.
"That was me and you. It was a time when the world was dark but you were still able to smile."
"I was a kid. Most kids are oblivious to the bad things around them. They either don't see it or don't want to believe it."
"You're right."
"I feel like you sheltered me from it too. Throughout the day, I've had flashes of when I was little. You were in all but one."
"What was the one I wasn't in?"
The day dad died." Sihun looked down at their linked hands and thought for a moment.
"I was there. You just didn't see me." Dino shook his head, the truth coming to him.
"You were the one that killed my dad weren't you." Sihun took a breath and nodded.
"That was me."
"Why?"
"Because I had to."
"But you staged it to look like an accident."
"I did. I want to say that I did it for you. I want to say that it didn't cause pain." Dino shook his head.
"It didn't cause any pain to me. It was more confusion than pain."
"You are my priority."
"You saved me." They sat in silence after that. Not much was said but it was enough to have an understanding. Dino pulled out his phone at the sound of a text message.
The Mystic 13
Cheolie
Where is Dino
Did he come back yet
Dinosaur boy
I'm not back yet
I'm at Han River with Sihun Hyung
Fairy Han
Are you okay
Dinosaur boy
Yeah
I'm okay
He's helping me remember things
Cheolie
Okay
Stay safe
Text us when you get back
Dinosaur boy
I will
Later guys
Cheolie
Where is everyone?
Fairy Han
I'm beside you
Cheolie
I know Hanie
Tiger boy
I'm lying in bed
I don't know where Woozi Hyung is tho
Wooz
I'm uh doing something
Tiger boy
What kind of something
Wooz
You can get in my head
See for yourself
Tiger boy
Um okay
Junie
Me and Hao are in our room
Kwanie
Us too
Vernie is making me some food :)
Shua
We're at the cafe
Sunshine boy
We'll head back in a bit
Gyu
We're in our room
Wonu is sleeping
Cheolie
Okay
Fairy Han
Everyone to the annex
Let's have some bonding time
Tiger boy
Okay
Wooz
I'm already there
Gyu
Coming
I'll get Wonu
Kwanie
We'll come after we're done eating
Vernon
What he said
Shua
We're coming
Hao Hao
We're on the way
Dinosaur boy
We're headed back now
Can I bring Sihun Hyung
Cheolie
Mhm
Dino sat his phone down and smiled.
"Hyung, when we get back, come to the annex with me." Sihun raised an eyebrow before responding.
"Why?"
"The guys are going. I was told to go but I'm not ready to leave you yet. Hang out with me for a while longer." Sihun frowned.
"You know, your friends don't trust me. They don't like me either."
"They've seen the scars. Do you blame them?" He shook his head at Dino's question.
"No. I don't but I also don't want to feel awkward the entire time."
"Hyung, don't worry. They most likely won't be paying much attention to you."
"Why wouldn't they?"
"They have enough on their plate. Too much in their heads. Especially, Woozi Hyung and Hoshi Hyung."
"I see. Okay, I'll go."
"Yay." Sihun chuckled at Dino's enthusiasm. A few minutes later, they pulled into the campus. Sihun parked the car. They got out and walked toward the annex.
"Hyung, can you actually go into the annex?" Sihun nodded.
"I can if it's with one of you. I can't go in alone." Dino nodded and opened the door.
"Let's go in. I'm sure they're waiting for us." Sihun nodded. They walked further into the annex. There was noise coming from the main room. It went quiet as they walked in. Everyone was sitting around the table with a board game in the middle. DK had a bright smile as he rushed to the guys. He pulled them to the table.
"You guys are okay with me being here right?" Sihun asked. Everyone nodded.
"If Dino says you're cool then you're cool."
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I know this chapter is a bit short but I hope everyone liked it. Also, I'm calling all of you out for not questioning the fact that Dino is in love with the man who he thought was his brother. 🤦🏼♀️😂