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Practically everyone in the school knew the couple; they were often spoke of and depicted as a power couple-- together strong. Everyone expected them to succeed, not only succeed but together they would relish in success. It was thought together they would stay; to build a career, family, and the greatest life. So much so, that no one saw what was coming. 

When the assaults started happening in his company, his personality started to shift. Jaehwa learned to be well versed in appearances. He hid his own truth, not even telling his girlfriend about the abuse that occurred to him on a regular basis. But slowly he began to break down. In the public eye they were still perfect, however in their private moments he would grimace from her touch, steering away from most affectionate contact. He would pull away from her; at times not even recognizing her existence. His moods were volatile, shifting back and forth; no one knew how he would act. 

It wasn’t her fault; no one could understand why he acted the way he did-- not his family, best friend, not even his girlfriend, the supposed love of his life. Their sweet perfectly imperfect romance was gradually turning into a nightmare. 

He threw out so much displaced frustration and anger, the couple just couldn’t go on anymore. On one fateful torment of a day, everything went to shit, seizing what they once had. The power couple, now powerless, was no longer. Jaehwa had caved so far into himself that nothing could be saved. 

The day after the break up Jae didn’t show up to school; for days he didn’t show up.. weeks. In fact, he never came back. He seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth to everyone-- even his family. It was his only escape from the pain and abuse. That is until years had passed.

In the present day Jaehwa now went by an alias, Jiyong. He lived in an apartment with his long term boyfriend, Daeho. The pair were inseparable, even when they were separate-- in the bedroom just as well. They had a healthy relationship though some may think they have been a bit excessive lately. They couldn’t help themselves. For so long Jiyong was busy with his training and in turn their conflicting schedules caused their intimacy to struggle and dwindle. 

Though just as easily as it had dwindled, the spark was lit again. The fire and passion so heated they couldn’t keep their hands off one another. They were practically doing it every night (and the couple certainly weren’t that quiet). Their sessions would move around the apartment, often slamming against walls or things falling here and there. Their love life was certainly healthy. Though to their neighbors, it may not have been as pleasing as it was to them.