I said while crossing my arms.

Hoseok paused.

I sighed.

He nodded, his face stern.

His face softened and smiled. He hugged me and pecked my lips.

He nodded.

I hugged back, kissing his nose.

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The next day, 7 pm

Holding hands, we walked down the alleyway. As we got closer to the opposite end, I could make out a figure in the distance. I let go of Hoseok's hand reluctantly. Hoseok stood back while I walked closer.

He turned around and sighed. "You're here."

"Let's get this over with." I cracked my knuckles.

He looked at me with a quizzical expression. "Huh?"

"Don't play coy," I growled. "I know why you wanted us here."

He tilted his head. "Yoongi, I have no idea what you're talking about."

I glared at him. "Fine then, what do you want?"

He sighed. "I want to....."

I got ready if he made a move; I clenched my fists to prepare myself.

"Talk to Hoseok."

I raised an eyebrow. "Is that it?"

He looked down and nodded.

"No rematch? No fighting?" I noticed the bandages and bruises on his face.

He shook his head.

"Okay...? That's all?"

He nodded. "But... I don't know sign language." He blushed.

I crossed my arms. "Is that why I'm here?" He sheepishly nodded. I sighed. "Fine, but," He looked up. "Don't lay a hand on Hoseok, got that?"

He lightly nodded.

Hoseok hand was shaking as he held his phone. I walked towards him, pulling him closer.

Hoseok looked at me and Namjoon, scared.

I held his hand, rubbing circles onto his with my thumb, comforting him. He slowly nodded.

I gave an expressionless stare at Namjoon, nodding.

Namjoon exhaled. "Hoseok... I wanted to say that I'm sorry." I translated as he spoke. "I-I'm sorry for all the pain and suffering I've caused you. It was wrong to force you to do my homework with violence..."

Hoseok stared at Namjoon.

"Just because you're deaf doesn't mean I should make fun of you and use you to whatever I please. My intentions were bad and horrible... No one should ever feel threatened."

Namjoon went down on his knees and bowed low. Hoseok's stare never wavered.

"I've made poor choices... A-and I don't know what I can do to repay what I've done but... I'll be fine if you forgive me and never speak to me ever again."

I looked at Hoseok who just looked down at Namjoon. Namjoon stayed there, bowing. Hoseok's face softened and walked towards him. Namjoon looked up, Hoseok gave him his hand, smiling. He reluctantly grabbed his hand and got up.

"I-I... Don't understand. Why are you so nice to me?" Namjoon was puzzled.

Hoseok kept smiling and hugged Namjoon. He froze. Namjoon glanced at me and I gave an approving nod. Namjoon hugged Hoseok back, tightly, his eyes tearing up.

Hoseok has such a forgiving heart; he can't bear to hold a grudge on anyone. Hoseok let go. He did a series of sign language and grinned.

"What did he say?" Namjoon looked at me curiously.

"He said to stop crying." I said with sass. Hoseok narrowed his eyes at me. I sighed. "And he forgives you."

Namjoon bit his cheek and bowed low. "T-thank you, Hoseok." Namjoon stuttered.

Hoseok shook his head and made Namjoon come back up. Hoseok once again did his sign language.

"He says, you don't have to do that. He already forgives you."

Hoseok did a very similar series of hand signs. He entwined his index fingers, his right finger on top. He then switched it to where his left finger was now on top.

"He says, he wants to be..." I growled in my throat. "Friends."

Namjoon's eyes widened. "R-really?"

He pointed to himself, then Namjoon, and did the same thing again. Hoseok gave a genuine smile. Namjoon glanced at me and I nodded.

"You're too kind..." Namjoon bit his lip to stop the tears.

Hoseok hugged Namjoon tightly once again. Hoseok glanced at me, as if he wanted me to join the hug too. I rolled my eyes and smirked. I joined and patted Namjoon's back.

Namjoon let go, wiping his tears. "T-thank you... I didn't expect you to forgive me..."

Hoseok smiled and nodded.

"I think Hoseok and I are gonna head back."

Namjoon nodded. "Thank you again."

I smiled. "Dude, don't worry, you're forgiven."

Hoseok held my hand and beckoned Namjoon to follow. He stared and reluctantly walked with us. Hoseok held onto his hand, smiling. Namjoon blushed and couldn't help but return the smile, chuckling. I rolled my eyes and smiled as well.

We walked out the alley together, back to the University.