It was evening, and the huge shopping center in Seoul was crowded with people walking about, looking for things to buy. Amidst the crowd was a slender young man, wearing a cap and sunglasses despite being indoors. His face was hidden behind a scarf, so that people would not be able to find out that he is the Mr. Handsome of JYJ, Kim Jaejoong, and hinder him with his shopping. Jaejoong was looking for a gift for Yoochun, since it will be his birthday soon. He was admiring a display of hats when he heard a familiar voice behind him.

"Changmin-ah, hold on a minute. I'll be there soon…. Sorry. I have one more thing to buy."

Jaejoong glanced over to the direction of the sound. No... It can't be him… Can it? When he saw who the voice had come from, he stood still, as if his feet had been rooted deep into the ground, and stared. The man who spoke was Yunho, who never even gave Jaejoong a call after TVXQ broke up. Their relationship may be bad for now, but Jaejoong never spent a day without thinking of Yunho at least once. So many things were going through his head that he didn't notice when the shopping bag slid out of his hands and hit the floor with a noticeable thump. That caused the leader to turn around, and immediately his lips pursed tightly into a thin line. Their gaze met, and Yunho returned Jaejoong's startled look with a cold expression. Yunho started to turn back and walk away when Jaejoong grabbed his arm.

"Wait! Yunho, I have so much to say to you."

"…I don't."

"Yunho!"

"Look, you broke up our group… I've said this before. It's over."

"I still love you."

A pained look flashed across Yunho's face for a moment.

"Listen, Yunho. Every time I look at the tattoo on my back, I think of our memories. The time when we were together. I haven't forgotten everything…"

"And you ruined that!" Tears began welling up in Yunho's eyes. "You could've stayed. You, Junsu, and Yoochun. You should've just stayed in SM and stayed as TVXQ. You don't know how much you hurt me and-"

Jaejoong threw himself into Yunho's arms. "I-I couldn't stay in that cage. Even if it meant leaving you. That was the most painful decision I ever had to make, but I had to do it. Yunho..I am sorry to you, but I can't say I regret my decision."

Yunho didn't resist Jaejoong's embrace, but he also didn't hold him back. He just stood there, shoulders drooped. It all felt too familiar, the scent of Jaejoong's hair, his slender arms, everything. But Yunho knew too well they couldn't be together for as long as TVXQ lasted. And that was the way it is, and the way it will be.

"Jaejoong… I love you too much too hate you. I've tried. I just can't do it. But it's not good for us to be together. Please… make it easier for me."

Jaejoong's usual poker face broke down and teardrops started rolling down his face.

Yunho whispered.

"Goodbye…"