just so you know, JPL stands for Jet Propulsion Labratory, and RVR stands for rover :3

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Minho sighed, slamming his head against the desk. Things with Jisung had been going very slowly.

They'd had to go through all of the boring questions, asking what his diet was and such. Eventually, Jisung had left the rover to have personal time.

The other scientists in Minho's group had been upset over this, but not him. He knew why Jisung left. Today was September 14th, meaning that it'd be the same on Mars as well. Jisung's birthday.

And there was still something that Minho was required to notify Jisung of, that he really didn't want to. He groaned, letting himself slouch down in his chair.

He'd sent all of his team members away, hoping that the lack of a crowd would make this easier on him. It didn't. But what choice did he have? It was his job now.

Taking a deep breath, Minho sat up and began to type.

JPL: Hey, Jisung. This is Minho.
JPL: There's something we haven't told you yet

RVR: what is it

Jisung had responded way too quickly for Minho's liking, and he felt the air leave his lungs. How exactly was he supposed to do this? They didn't exactly teach things like these during college.

How do you let your ex boyfriend know that his closest friends and teammates are unaware of his current state?

RVR: >:( I'm waiting, Min

Minho let out a shaky breath.

JPL: we (NASA) need the boys to focus on their mission, as well as getting home safely, for now. IIIRacha does not know that you’re alive.

Silence for more than a minute, and then-

RVR: well fuck

JPL: Jisung? You okay?

RVR: pretty fucking far from okay, Min

JPL: ... I'm sorry

RVR: nope. Nononono nope. I'M the one who should be apologising. You've done nothing wrong. It's always me.

JPL: what do you even mean-
JPL: oh. that. Yeah. That was pretty shitty of you, Sungie, ngl.

RVR: I know, believe me. I know. Can I make it up to you once I get back to Earth? *If I get back?

JPL: oh you're coming home whether you want to or not. I would really love an explanation.

RVR: I don't think it'll live up to your expectations, honestly. My mind was really fucked up back then

JPL: obviously. How's your mind now tho?

Nothing. No response back. At least, not right away. About forty five minutes after Minho had sent that message, Jisung finally responded.

RVR: great :)

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You'll find out what Jisung did in a few chapters ;)

Ily be safe brush your teeth