Just One Last Dance Chapter 2: Fate Or Destiny?

Destiny is like a cycle. What belongs to you will eventually come back to you. When two hearts are lost, fate will guide them and bring them together. But the problem is, who will guide destiny when destiny itself is lost in fate?

3 years later...

EUNHYUK'S POV

I sighed. Another one of those meaningless concerts. Don't get me wrong. I love the ELFs and my band mates and singing and dancing. It's just that...ever since he left, my world feels empty. This is normal, right? When your best friend leaves you without a goodbye because of what you said to him, you would feel lonely and guilty. But, then again, I don't feel lonely, I feel...empty, hollow. Donghae, what have you done to me?

I have been so caught up in my thoughts that I didn't see this black flying object coming towards me...and before I know it, I'm drowning into the comfortable darkness.

The darkness felt like forever, until I heard quiet rushed voices...Leeteuk hyung..? I tried to open my eyes and suddenly the white light seemed to blind me. I groaned whilst sitting up on my bed.

LEETEUK'S POV

"Are you sure doctor? He will be fine, right?" I asked again and again as it's already been 2 days since he got hit by a fan throwing a mini Eunhyuk billboard at him and then fainted.

"I can assure you, he is and will be fine. He only fainted from fatigue, that's all. Do you...perhaps know what's troubling him? Maybe his emotions are unstable? Is there something on his mind lately?" The doctor asked. Eunhyuk's schedules are almost empty these days, so I'm pretty sure it is not because of work. But, he does look like he's in deep thought over something. Unstable emotions? Could it be because of Hae? No, I'm thinking too much. He only thinks of Hae as a friend, a brother. And he has no feelings for Donghae except guilt and more guilt.

Before I could think more, I heard the bed creak followed by a groan. "Hyukkie?" I rushed to help him up. "How are you feeling?" I asked, relief washed over me, he's finally awake.

"As annoyed as hell." He replied. I looked at him, puzzled. "How come Sungmin and Ryeowook gets thrown soft teddies and what do I get? A mini billboard!" Eunhyuk exclaimed. I chuckled softly and said,

"What would you like? I'll go get it for you, my special patient." I smiled when I heard 'strawberry milk'. I left Eunhyuk playing on my phone as I grabbed my coat and stepped out of him room.

EUNHYUK'S POV

I nearly beaten Leeteuk hyung's high score in this game I found but then a phone call came up.

Fishy…

I froze...that, can't be Donghae can it? I pressed answer and listened. I'm nervous and scared, what will I do if it really is Donghae? It was a voice I'd recognise anywhere. Before I could say anything, the voice on the other side of the phone exploded.

"Hyung! How's Hyukkie? Has he woken up yet? Did you found out the cause for him fainting? Was it because of stress? Is he eating properly? Hyung, you promised me before I left that you'd take good care of Hyukkie for me. So why is he so tired from his schedules that he's fainting? Yah! I'm talking to you, answer me?" The voice talked non-stop, really worried about Eunhyuk.

..."Donghae...?"

Silence

"Donghae~ah, speak to me please." I begged wanting to hear more of his voice - worried - for me.

However, all I heard was a shocked gasp and then he hanged up. I called his number again and again but he didn't answer at all. There's only one way to find out.

LEETEUK'S POV

I placed the strawberry milk on his table and turned to look at Hyuk, only to find him glaring at me.

"Are you okay, Hyuk?" I asked, feeling nervous. I opened my mouth to apologise for not delivering his strawberry milk fast enough. But to my surprise, he started to cry. Restrained tears slid down his perfect face, collecting on his shirt collar.

"Why didn't you tell me you had Donghae's number?" I stood there, shocked at how he found out.

"How...how did you-"

"Why didn't you tell me that you have been contacting Hae for the past 3 years?" I tried to explain but he cut me off again.

"Why didn't you let me talk to him?!" He cried.

I can't stand it anymore. "He left because of you! How can I let him get hurt gain? Don't you know what you're doing to Hae? You are forcing him away!" I shouted. After calming down, I spoke to Eunhyuk with gentleness.

"Hyuk, at that time, Donghae's emotions were really unstable. You know that Hae is really considerate of others; he is willing to sacrifice himself in order for the others to be happy. If your rejection can lead to him running away, then think about him hearing your voice and apologies. He will blame himself even more and he might even lose contact with us." I whispered the last part, finally spoken it out loud. I haven't realised that I was sobbing until I felt Eunhyuk's arm around me, pulling me in for a comforting hug.

EUNHYUK'S POV

I cried with Leeteuk hyung. He is right; it was me who drove Hae away. If time could go backwards, I would definitely express myself in a different way- one that would not ruin our friendship. I must go, apologise and bring Donghae back, but where is he?

If Leeteuk hyung have Donghae's number and have been contacting Hae secretly for the past 3 years, then he must know where Hae is.

I will tell the others when they come. Finally, around late noon, they came.

"How are you feeling, Hyukkie?" Ryeowook asked me, smiling sweetly. I nodded, and then cleared my throat.

LEETEUK'S POV

The others came around late noon, then after enquiring Eunhyuk's health, after exchanging some replies, Hyuk cleared his throat.

"Leeteuk hyung?" He said. I looked at him, wondering what he is planning.

"Yes?" I replied, a bad feeling spreading through me. The others just watched wondering what is going on in here.

"Hyung, I want to go visit Donghae." He said with confidence. Everyone's eyes widened, shocked. Nobody had dared to mention Donghae in front of Eunhyuk, afraid he'd feel uncomfortable.

Heechul was the first to speak. "Hyukkie, you don't even know where he is. How are you going to find him?" Eunhyuk shook his head and answered,

"You're right, I don't know where Hae is. But, Leeteuk hyung does." Everyone gasped and looked at me for an explanation.

"You...you know where Hae is?" Sungmin asked. I hesitated before finally giving everyone the explanation I owned them.

"Hae asked me not to tell anyone this before he left," I sighed before continuing, "he said he wanted to calm down and regain his normal composure, so he left...to Spain." I watched Eunhyuk the entire time I spoke; his eyes sparkled when I mentioned Spain. I could almost see...hope and excitement?

EUNYUK'S POV

I can't believe my ears! Donghae, fishy, my fishy is in Spain! I looked at Leeteuk hyung for permission. He must have known what I was thinking because he nodded before I could even ask. Wait for me, Hae, I'll go and get you back.

DONGHAE'S POV

I was just thinking about what had happened earlier today, why was Eunhyuk the one who answered Leeteuk hyung's phone? Are they perhaps...together? No, it can't be, Eunhyuk isn't gay and he doesn't have interest in Leeteuk hyung. Before I could think any further, Mark came running into my room.

"Are you alright?" He asked, out of breath. I nodded and asked why. "You haven't answered any of my calls so I thought you were in danger." I instantly remembered what had happened the first few months I settled here.

It was a cold, heartless night. The wind slapped against my cheeks as I hurried home with the groceries. I have been living with Mark for the past 4 months, thanks to him; my Spanish has improved a lot. I was thinking about cooking a lovely meal for him, as a way of saying thank you. I was happily recounting when I heard quiet, almost mute footsteps following me. I was too afraid to turn back, so I just kept on walking, increasing my pace a little. To my disappointment, the stalker followed. I started to jog trying to get home faster when a hand grabbed my arm, making me drop my groceries. The figure spun me around, and gripped both of my arms above my head.

The man was in his early thirties. He was wearing a black shirt that revealed his abs, his muscles terrifying. He somehow pushed me into a dark alleyway and pinned me against the wall and trapped me. He forced my legs open and grunted in satisfaction.

"Please, stop this!" I cried in Spanish. Before I could shout for help, his mouth found mine and he kissed me violently, like I was a piece of trash that doesn't need to be cared for. He thrusted his tongue in my mouth and tasted me. It was disgusting...help.

"Help! Someone help!" I shouted once he released my mouth. He punched my stomach to stop me from shouting. I winced at the sudden contact, but continued shouting. The stalker instead got out something and stuffed my mouth. I continued shouting, but the cloth swallowed all of my voice and pleas.

The figure just smirked as his hand travelled down from my shoulders to my groin. I squeezed my eyes shut hoping this is just a nightmare. Hyukkie...please save me...and, as if God heard me pray, the weight on me disappeared suddenly.

Hyukkie? Is it really you?

"Donghae!"

I opened my eyes to find Mark. The rapist lay motionless on the ground. Mark came over to me, checked that I was okay and hugged me. I sobbed against his warm soothing chest.

"Shhh, you're safe now. I won't let anyone hurt you." He murmured softly.

I'm not crying because of this. The feeling of desolation and devastation evaded me when I opened my eyes and found that Eunhyuk is not the one to help me and save me from danger this time. Why is the difference between reality and imagination so great? I cried harder. Mark just stayed by my side, looking after me, caring for me and protecting me. Where are you, Hyukkie?

"Hae?" Mark asked, afraid to make a mistake.

I looked at him reassuringly and he relaxed. "But, why haven't you been answering my calls?" He asked. I told him about the phone call to Leeteuk hyung and how instead I heard Eunhyuk's voice. Somewhat Mark didn't seem like his usual self. He avoided looking at my eyes for a long time and would generally talk less to me.

"Is...something troubling you hyung?" I asked him, he looked really troubled. He stood up, shuffled around the room, and looked everywhere but at me.

MARK'S POV

"Is...something troubling you hyung?" Hae asked full of concern. How should I tell him? I stood up, walked around the room, thinking how to phrase my words.

"Donghae, do you...do you still like Eunhyuk?" I asked, my heart pounding painfully against my chest, as if it can stop beating any second depending on Hae's answer.

"I'm not sure." He replied truthfully. I sighed. At least it wasn't the three words I dreaded to hear from his mouth…I love him. Hae looked at me clueless trying to figure out what I'm on about.

"I love you, Lee Donghae. Do you believe in love at first sight? Because I have loved you from the moment I saw you and always have loved you, nonstop. Since that night, I swore to myself that I would protect you to the ends of the earth. I will not let anyone lay a finger on you without your permission, and I will never leave your side unless you tell me to. I am falling for you. It's like a mystified hole, I am falling deeper and deeper each second, and my heart beats in a frenzy when our touch. I love you. Now, tell me, what do you feel about me?"