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Mark POV

"Ouch!" Jackson groans in pain.

"Sorry." I cautiously clean his wound.

His hand is swollen and red. He refuses to go to the hospital.

"At the hospital they could give you pain killers and real treatment." I suggest.

"I got Tylenol as my pain killers and you're treating my hand. I'll pass on the hospital. No need to waste money."

I shake my head. He's so cheap.

"There. Done." I finish wrapping his hand.

"Nuh uh. You didn't kiss it." Jackson pouts.

I roll my eyes and laugh.

"Are you a baby now?"

"Yes. This baby needs a kiss on his boo boo." He holds his hand out and continues to pout.

I take his hand and I pepper it with kisses.

"Is that better baby?"

"Yes yes yes. I can already feel it healing." Jackson grins.

I laugh at his cuteness.

I do feel bad. His hand got injured because of that bastard.

I hope the police catch him soon.

He's a wanted man now. Even if he does run the whole country is on a look out for him.

They'll catch him I know they will.

"Mark? Markie? Earth to Mark! Mark the sexiest man alive! Markiepooh!" Jackson screams.

"What? I'm sorry. I zoned out. And I never knew I was the sexiest man alive." I snicker.

"2 things. First what were you thinking about to not be able to hear me? Second, you are the sexiest man alive. No doubt." Jackson winks.

My face burns. I still don't know why it does that.

"I was thinking about the bastard. I was wondering if the police caught him." Jackson pats my shoulder.

"They will. And he will rot in jail. Just like all the others who've hurt you."

I smile and me and Jackson's hands intertwine.

"Let's forget him for now. Today is a special day." Jackson stands.

"Today we celebrate 2 amazing men birthday's. And we'll also celebrate for a man who got released from hell." Jackson says triumphantly.

Jackson planned this little get together to celebrate me and Youngjae's birthday. And to celebrate Jimin being released from Platnium.

I'm proud of Jimin. I knew he could do it.

"You ready Mark?" Jackson grabs his jacket.

"Yeah. I'm ready."

"Mark hyung!" Youngjae runs into my arms.

"Hey Youngjae. I missed you." I hug him back.

"I missed you too. You haven't visited in a long time. You've been too busy with Jackson hyung right?" Youngjae crosses his arms.

"Sorry?" I scratch my neck.

He's not lying.

"I'm so happy! Mark hyung is happy! I'm so glad you've gotten better." Youngjae bounces.

"I sure hope you get better sooner."

"I'm trying to but it's hard." Youngjae looks down.

Youngjae was my cellmate. We don't know each other personally so I don't know his backstory. Plus while we were cellmates I was unstable and angry. Not the best time for us to share our stories. Maybe one day I'll ask about it.

"Mark!" My feet lift off the ground.

"Jimin!" We hug once he puts me down.

"You did it Jimin. You saved yourself."

"And now I have to go save Yoongi." We smile at each other.

"Aw. Look at you two. I remember the day you guys beat each other up. And look at you now. Friends!" Dr. Kim wait no- Jongin, says dreamily.

"I know right. They grow up so fast." Jaebum wipes fake tears from his eyes.

"I don't know who's more dramatic. Jongin or Jaebum?"

"Both." I respond to Jackson.

Jackson, Jongin, and Jaebum all laugh.

"Correct." Jackson drapes his arm over my shoulders.

"So how do we celebrate here?" Jimin asks.

We're at Platnium. Youngjae's still a patient. We can't celebrate anywhere else.

"Me and Jongin have a whole room set up. Trust me it'll be fun."

"Can we go to the room now?" Youngjae asks.

"No not yet."

"How about now?" Youngjae asks 5 seconds later.

"No. Not yet." Jaebum continues to turn Youngjae down.

Silence.

"Now?"

"JaeJae! Be patient! We have to wait for someone." Jaebum yells in frustration.

Youngjae whimpers and his lips quiver. Tears roll down his cheeks.

Jaebum sighs and walks over to Youngjae. He attempts to hug him but Youngjae moves from his touch.

"Leave me alone." Youngjae glares at Jaebum and turns his back to Jaebum.

"Don't be like that." Jaebum hugs Youngjae from behind.

"Oh my biscuit! This is so cute!" Jongin exclaims.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you. I just got frustrated. I'm not mad at you. Do you forgive me?" Jaebum and Youngjae sway together in rhythm.

"Yes." Youngjae turns around and buries his face in Jaebum's neck. Jaebum kisses his forehead.

"I feel so lonely. All of you guys got love lives and I'm just swinging alone." Jongin falls on his hands and knees and holds his chest.

So dramatic.

"Jongin you're nearing a love life." Jaebum pats Jongin's back.

"I am?"

"Yep. I see the way you look at that cashier at the market."

"What? Kyungsoo? I don't- maybe. He's decent. Okay yes. I like him." Jongin rambles.

"See? Nearing love." Jaebum smiles smugly.

The main door of Platnium chimes.

And someone I thought I'd never see again walks through the glass door.

Jackson's eyes widen once he sees who enters.

"Jinyoung!"

Jackson runs to Jinyoung and engulfs him in a hug.

Jinyoung?

Why is he here?

I'm so shocked.

Maybe the old Mark would've been really happy to see him. I probably would've responded just like Jackson.

How does Jackson know him?

"Finally! Took you long enough." Jaebum sighs.

"Wow. Says the guy who made me move." Jinyoung smiles.

I used to adore that smile. But now Jackson's smile is my everything.

Jinyoung and Jackson talk for a bit. They're too far for me to hear them.

Then he notices me.

He smiles.

I smile back.

Jackson walks him over to me.

"I know you two already know each other but you need a new introduction. Mark, meet Jinyoung, my best friend. Jinyoung, meet Mark, my beautiful fiance." Jinyoung smiles brightly and holds his hand out.

"Nice to meet you Mark."

This is the first time we actually meet. All I did was admire him from afar. I look at Jackson. He winks.

My face burns. Damn. Why does he keep doing that?

I place my hand in his. We shake our hands firmly.

"Nice to meet you Jinyoung."

"Great great. Can we get to the partying now? I'm hungry." Irritation eminent in Jimin's voice.

"Yes! We should! Let's go!" Jongin happily leads us down a endless hallway.

Jackson and I are holding each other's hands.

Youngjae clings to Jaebum's arm.

Jongin blabbes about something.

Jinyoung and Jimin have an argument about manners. Jinyoung said it was rude to interrupt someone's conversation. Jimin argues that when he's hungry "fuck" other's conversations.

Once we came to the room the celebrations began.

Even though it was small.

Even though it wasn't grand.

Even though there was a lot of yelling.

It was the best birthday party I've ever had.

They sang happy birthday to me, Youngjae and even Jinyoung. His birthday is in September too.

They even gave me gifts.

Youngjae gave me a drawing he drew. He told me, "I will always love you Mark hyung. Never give up and keep fighting."

Jimin gave me a mug that says "Best Friend Forever". He told me, "Even though we had shitty times, you never gave up on me. You showed me that life is worth living. Thank you Mark." We hugged.

Jaebum gave me a cup of ramen. He said, "If you ever feel sad, ramen is the cure to happiness." He smiled real big.

I laughed.

Jongin gave me a red scarf. He said, "Its getting chilly now. You've had enough of coldness in your life. It's time for you stay warm. Forever." He smiles.

Tears threatened to fall.

Jinyoung even gave me something.

He gave me a cake. On the cake written with frosting it said, "Sorry for not understanding and leaving you. Sorry for being so mean to you. You don't deserve sadness. You have a bright future ahead of you. Don't think that I hate you. Never have never will. Keep fighting Mark. Love, Jinyoung." He told me he baked the cake himself and that he meant every word.

Tears almost fell.

Then there's Jackson's present.

He gave me a poem he wrote.

Roses are red Violets are blue I have had the best moments with you There's nothing I would do to take them backThey're a part of my heart There is nothing that you lackYou know how to get into someone's heart You have a never-ending fighting spirit That I hope our future children can inheritYou have the brightest smileYou have the brightest heart When you laugh it's like being hit by a dart Your laugh pierces through everyone's heart Hearing your laugh makes everyone smileBecause hearing it means that you're no longer in painYou are the strongest man I knowAnd your strength always showsDon't ever think you're aloneWe'll always be there for youYoungjaeJiminJaebumJonginJinyoungAnd most of all me.We'll never leave youYou are a roseAnd we are your stemWe'll always be there to lift you upWe are your moon We'll always be there to light your darknessYou're the earthAnd we're what keeps you spinningDon't look downLook upThere will always be someone there

I looked up and I saw everyone standing in front of me. They all held a rose in their hands.

"We're hear for you Mark." They all said in unison.

I couldn't hold my tears back.

They held me as I cried. They all said sweet words.

Thank you God. Thank you for letting me befriend such amazing people.

"Jackson look what you did!" Jinyoung slaps Jackson's arm.

"Ah! Why you gotta hit me!" Jackson yells back.

Jinyoung was about to hit him again but he stopped.

My laughter feels the room.

"Thank you everyone. You guys are so amazing. I'm so happy I don't-" A sob breaks through my lips.

I'm crying because it seems surreal that this is happening. 10 year old Mark would've never expected this.

15 year old Mark would've never expected this.

18 year old Mark would've never expected this.

But now, 21 year old Mark is experiencing something he only dreamed about.

Everyone hugs me.

"Thank you guys so much!" I continue to cry as I feel their warmth around me.

Youngjae and Jimin begin to cry with me.

"Why?" I ask them.

"I don't know. Seeing you cry like that makes me want to cry." Jimin explains and Youngjae nods with him.

The three of us hug and cry together.

"I'm about to cry too." I hear Jongin's voice.

"Group hug!" Jackson announces.

Heat surrounds Me, Jimin, and Youngjae.

"As a group we share this moment together." Jinyoung says.

I'm so thankful. Words can't express how I feel.

This was honestly the best day of my life.

I will treasure all of their gifts forever.

I'll frame Youngjae's drawing.

I'll drink from Jimin's mug everyday.

I'll eat Jaebum's ramen with so much care.

I'll wear Jongin's scarf every cold day.

I'll eat Jinyoung's cake with so much passion.

I'll put Jackson's poem in a secret place. For whenever I feel sad. I'll read it.

As night nears the party comes to a end.

We stand in front of Platnium.

"Thank you guys so much for today. This is has been the best day of my life. Thank you all so much." I bow deeply.

When I raise back up. They're all smiling.

"Anything for you Mark." Jaebum says.

"I'm glad we made you happy." Jinyoung says.

I smile.

Then I yawn.

"Someone must've partied too hard." Jackson shoves Jongin after his remark.

"It is late. We should head home." Jinyoung suggests.

"Yeah we should. Come on Youngjae it's almost 9. Bedtime." Jaebum grabs Youngjae's hand.

"Nooo. I'm not sleepy." Youngjae whines.

"I don't want to lose my job just because you're not sleepy."

Youngjae groans and runs to me.

We hug.

"Bye Mark hyung. I love you." He kisses my cheek.

I stand in shock. No one except Jackson has ever kissed me. No one except Jackson has ever told me they love me.

"I-I love you too."

Youngjae smiles and runs back to Jaebum.

Jaebum waves to me. I wave back.

"Mark. Take care. Stay rocking." Jongin holds his fist up.

We fist bump but he pulls me into a hug.

"Stay happy dumpling!" Jongin let's me go and he says goodbye to everyone else. Then he goes into Platnium.

"I love ya buddy!" Jimin ruffles my hair.

"I'll see you soon okay? And when you do see me I'm going tell you all about how I saved that asshole."

"You better." Me and Jimin hug one last time.

He says goodbye to everyone else.

"You really grew up into a beautiful man. Inside and out. Stay beautiful. Got it?" Jinyoung holds his thumb up.

"I will." I smile and hold my thumb up.

He hugs me then Jackson.

"Bye you guys. It was fantastic seeing you guys again." Jinyoung smiles real big and waves. He goes to his car.

"Drive safely!" Jackson yells.

"I will!" Jinyoung's car drives out of Platnium parking lot.

Now it's just me and Jackson.

I take his uninjured hand in mine.

"Today was wonderful. Your poem. It was beautiful. Thank you for caring so much. Thank you for loving me." I look at a gleaming Jackson.

"You're welcome my angel." He caresses my cheek.

Our lips connect.

We connect our foreheads together.

"Let's go home." Jackson takes my hand.

We walk to car.

"Wait!"

Jackson stops hearing my shout.

"Look at the sky. It's so pretty." I look up at the night sky. I've never seen so many stars.

Jackson looks up at the sky.

"You're right."

"I guess Mother Nature approves."

"What do you mean?" I look at Jackson.

"She approves of our celebration. She approves of the new people you've met in your life. She approves of your upcoming marriage."

Another smile appears on my face.

"You're absolutely right. She approves."

"Come my love let's go." Jackson says while opening the car door.

I look at the sky one last time.

I close my eyes as I feel the wind caress my face.

"Thank you."

Hey buddies(: I hope u liked this chap.The next 4 chapters are the final 4 chapters. They all tie together so I'll upload them once I finish writing all 4.

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