Prologue

“Jisung! Why are there so many policemen outside our house?!” Chenle yelled. He didn’t know what to do with Jisung’s behaviour anymore. He didn’t know when it all started turning bad. Jisung was always out doing things that would get the two of them in trouble behind his back. He didn’t know if he could handle it anymore.

Jisung looked at the floor. He was too ashamed to look Chenle in the eye. “Someone called me a faggot because I always let you put makeup on me. I beat him a little too hard.” Jisung mumbled quietly. “You beat him a little too hard?! You broke two of his ribs!” Chenle shouted, exasperated.

Chenle walked out the door and started talking to the policemen, giving them money to pay for the man’s hospital bills. After the police left, he walked back inside and glared at Jisung. “There goes all the rent money we had for this month.” Jisung’s jaw dropped. “Are we really that short on money?”

“We wouldn’t be if you got an actual job instead of just wandering around the city and playing games in the arcade.” Chenle shaded. “I’m literally the only one trying to make a living here. Rent is expensive and we’re just barely holding onto the basement of this ugly, old house. You’re not making it any better, Jisung.”

“I’ll go find a job tomorrow.” Jisung declared, making Chenle roll his eyes. “The last time you said that, you got fired on the first day.” Jisung paused and thought about how he accidentally broke one of the cash registers from hitting it too hard when it was taking too long. “Well, this time I won’t be a cashier.”

“What are you going to be then, a waiter? You can barely even hold a cup, Jisung.” Chenle pointed out, making Jisung think harder for more possible job choices. “Well maybe I can be— “You know what? I’m breaking up with you. I’m tired of being the only one doing anything productive here.” Chenle yelled, pushing Jisung away from him.

“Wait don’t— “No, I’m not giving you any more chances! I’m tired of being the only one working. I’m tired of constantly taking care of your problems for you. I’m tired of being in this cycle. I’m done. We’re over, Jisung.” He said before going to his room and packing his stuff. “I’m going back to Shanghai tomorrow. Goodbye, Jisung.”

Jisung felt tears dripping down his cheeks. He did have a job. He just couldn’t tell Chenle what it was. If he did, it would mean that Chenle would have to face things he didn’t have to if he didn’t know. It hurt knowing that he was going to break up with Chenle and not get back together again.

How many times have they done this already? They would always fight about these things and then break up. Once they feel bad, they get back together. Chenle was right, Jisung didn’t know if he could continue this cycle anymore. He loved Chenle. More than anything, but he doesn’t know if that love is returned anymore.

“Before you go, let me tell you that everything I ever did was for your sake.”

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