[ to jaejin, being here is a lot like being at back at his apartment with vie. there are differences, of course, but the feeling is similar. it's like they took everything with them and maybe part of him was still thinking something as raw and uncomfortable as murder would fix part of it. instead, even in the quiet of this morning and the warmth of vie, it almost feels like expecting that only tainted it.

somehow, vie still misses him and can even smile at him, however small it is. jaejin finds himself returning it, only stopping himself from looking away again because of the way vie touches his chin. ]

I miss you too. [ it isn't that difficult of a confession. he misses vie in nearly every sense, almost like he lost a limb. he sighs and presses his lips together, considering what he wants to say next. ] I want anything I ask for to benefit you too. I know things are different now and they might not be the same again, but I hope they can still be something good.