death but not the end

The falling rain does not match Hyunjin’s tears which are streaming down his cheeks, falling faster than he can wipe them away.

He stares at the man in front of him, his boyfriend of four years

And still can't understand the words he has just heard.

Hyunjin: *crying* I don’t get it… did I do something wrong?

Lee Know shakes his head slowly.

Leeknow: No… you didn’t. **pause** I just don’t love you anymore.

The words land, Heavy and cold.

Hyunjin: **voice shaking** What do you mean you don’t love me anymore?

Hyunjin: We’ve been together for four years...four years and now you’re saying this? **Steps closer** was it all a lie?

Leeknow exhales, rubbing his face like he’s already tired.

Leeknow: Don’t make this harder than it has to be, Hyunjin.

Hyunjin: *voice rising* I'm not, I just want you to help me understand...

Leeknow: it's not that hard to understand

Hyunjin: *steps back* But why…? *voice cracks* We were fine… weren’t we?

Leeknow hesitates. Just for a moment.

Leeknow: I’ll be honest with you.

Hyunjin’s heart starts pounding.

Hyunjin: …okay.

Leeknow: I met someone else. **Pause** Someone who knows what they want… someone more stable. More mature

Hyunjin: **blinks**…more mature?

Leeknow: *nods* And I’m already seeing them.

Silence for a moment then Hyunjin starts shaking his head while more tears escapes, he let's go of his umbrella and the rain hits him coldly.

Hyunjin: No…**steps back** No, you’re lying…

His voice breaks.

Hyunjin: Minho, you said you’d never do this to me..you said you loved me the way I was...

Leeknow: **jaw tightens** I didn’t plan for it to happen like this. I’m sorry.

Hyunjin laughs weakly through tears.

Hyunjin: If you wanted me to change… I would have. **Sniffs** You know I would do anything for you.

Leeknow: Hyunjin...

Hyunjin: *turns around* I get it...

Leeknow: Wait...

But Hyunjin is already running. Out into the rain. The cold hits him instantly, but he doesn’t stop. Behind him Leeknow calls his name. Again and again. But Hyunjin can’t hear him. His chest burns, his thoughts blur.

There’s only one thing left in his mind (i can’t live without him)

The rain pours harder, washing away his tears or maybe mixing with them. He doesn’t know where he’s going. He just runs. And then light.

Blinding headlights cut through the rain. Leeknow sees it first.

Leeknow: Hyunjin, STOP!

But Hyunjin doesn’t. Time slows. For a split second he turns. Their eyes meet. And in that moment he stops.

it is too late.

The sound of impact echoes through the rain.

Leeknow: **screaming** NO!

Hyunjin’s body hits the ground. Still.

Leeknow runs to him, dropping to his knees, pulling him into his arms.

Leeknow: Stay with me please… I’m sorry… I didn’t mean it, I swear just stay...

Hyunjin’s hand trembles as he lifts it weakly. And touches his cheek.

Hyunjin: **barely a whisper**I… love… you…

Leeknow breaks.

Leeknow: I love you too… I do just don’t go, please don’t leave me...

Hyunjin: **lips trembling**it’s… better this way…

Leeknow shakes his head desperately.

Leeknow: No...someone call an ambulance! Please!

Hyunjin coughs. Blood stains his lips.

Leeknow: Stay with me… please…

Hyunjin’s eyes slowly begin to close.

Hyunjin: **faintly**…I’m tired…

Darkness creeps in.

(it’s better this way…He’ll be happy…I’m not meant for this world…No one stays…Not my family… not him…)

A quiet thought fragile, fading

(Maybe… in another world…someone will love me enough to stay…)

Everything goes black.

...ΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩ...

A loud horn blares. Hyunjin’s eyes snap open.

Hyunjin: …huh?

He stumbles slightly, breath catching. There's noise all around him and he's standing on the middle of the road.

Hyunjin: **confused**What… what’s going on?

His hands tremble as he looks around.

Hyunjin: (I’m supposed to be dead…)

...(…so why am I here?)...

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to say something quickly.

I usually write chat stories 😭, and this story was originally meant to be one too.

But along the way, things didn’t really work out the way I planned, so I decided to write it in this format instead.

At first, I was a bit unsure about the change… but this story felt too important to leave unfinished. So here we are 🖤

I hope you’ll still enjoy it just as much (maybe even more 👀), and I’m really excited to share this journey with you.

Thank you for being here ....seriously.

🖤❤️💙🖤❤️💙🖤❤️💙

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