Sorry guys, this chapter is a little boring, but I think it's really sweet too (:

Part Three: Tired of Waiting

"And I feel like I have to leave 2pm. And go back to the U.S." Nichkhun finished his explanation and looked down, blushing. "I'm… sorry."

Wooyoung grit his teeth and looked to the side, even though he already knew the news. Junho blinked his small eyes in disbelief, and even Chansung dropped his bag of chips.

"Why all of a sudden?" Junsu blurted in his satoori.

Normally, Khun would laugh, but he smiled sadly. "I'm not fit to be here. I should be back at home with my family. I wish I would've realized this earlier, before my mom died." He held back the tears. No, crying would make this so much harder.

"If that's what you feel is right…." Taecyeon began slowly.

"I'm sure." Nichkhun replied. "I… I already bought my ticket and everything. I'm leaving next week. The flight is at 1 in the morning, so I'll just go myself."

"Nonsense." Junho smiled. "We'll go with you."

Nichkhun shook his head. "It's better if I do this alone. The concert in Busan we have the day after tomorrow will be my last."

Taecyeon was the first to give Khun a small hug, and soon everyone followed. Wooyoung was the last, and he awkwardly joined the group hug.

"Ah, guys." Nichkhun smiled meekly. "It's not like I'm disappearing. I'll visit Korea once in awhile."

Wooyoung spoke up, his voice neither especially cold or warm. "Once in awhile? How many times is that?"

Nichkhun looked down at his hands once more. "I'm not sure." He paused. "I want you guys to remember, I'm not leaving because of 2pm. I'm leaving because of me." He bit his trembling lower lip and stood up. "G'night."

Before he knew it, Khun was fleeing from the shocked faces and escaping into his room, where he laid down on his bed with wide eyes for the rest of the night.

The night of the concert. On the way there, it had been hectic. Fans were crying and sending gifts as comfort for Nichkhun, who was tired from faking grins and explaining his situation. More than once, he was so close to the verge of tears, one of his bandmates would quickly lead him away.

What's worse, is that a lot of idol groups that close friends came to visit or perform. What turned from an ordinary concert turned to Nichkhun's Farewell Performance.

That included 2AM, Girls Generation, Wonder Girls, Miss A, F[X], and many other celebrities. Nichkhun had to fake more grins.

Finally, it was their time. Nichkhun poured his heart out in their performance of I'll Be Back. When the music for Only You began, Junsu took the microphone and said, "Khun hyung, this is for you. We love you."

Nichkhun managed a smile, but when it was his turn to sing, he just couldn't. He managed the first few words, and he quickly turned around and started walking to the back, tears rolling down his face.

His shoulders heaved as he sobbed heavily into his good arm, and was soon panting like he had no oxygen. He felt warm embraces from behind and noticed that his bandmates were crying too.

The others managed to pull themselves together and with a proud Nichkhun watching, finished the song. Nichkhun took the microphone, smiled genuinely, and wiped his eyes.

"Oh my God, my experience here has been great. My fans, my friends… They helped me during the tough time I've been having lately. I really really owe everyone. I-I love you." When he said this, he turned around and affectionately looked Wooyoung in the eyes.

Wooyoung seemed surprised for a second, but soon the familiar cute grin erupted across his face and he nodded.

"Once again, thank you. I'll never forget Korea." With that, Nichkhun waved and the audience roared. Nichkhun retreated to a row of chairs off to the side to watch the rest of the concert.

Wooyoung slipped in the seat next to him. No words needed to express his happiness. Wooyoung squeezed his leg, tears stained on his own face, and soon he had his arm around Khun's waist for the remainder of the show, occasionally patting his side and resting his head on Khun's neck.

Nichkhun smiled down at him, a watery smile, and hardly noticed the performances, only Wooyoung's sweet breath blowing on his neck.