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vibeswithdivs · 17 days ago

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you don’t mess around - OP81

If you had to describe your job in three words, they’d be: pressure, precision, and absolutely no room for mistakes.

You managed the money that kept McLaren running. Not in the sense of counting coins in a dusty room — no, you lived in digital dashboards and currency exposure spreadsheets. On any given day, you could tell someone how much was in the Swiss account, how the yen was affecting the Singapore deal, and whether a facility payment was going to clear before a supplier had a panic attack.

The job was about timing. Liquidity. Predicting the unpredictable and safeguarding the team’s future — all while juggling numbers with razor-sharp accuracy.

Which is why when a race car driver wandered into your high-stakes, number-heavy corner of the building on a calm Wednesday morning, you stared at him like he’d stepped into a Bond film by mistake.

He paused just inside the glass doors — tall, hoodie-clad, faintly windblown from the chilly British air outside — and looked around with a furrowed brow.

Definitely lost.

Your colleagues peeked over their screens, some wide-eyed, others frozen mid-email. In this room, the loudest thing was usually someone’s keyboard when they were panicking before a deadline.

You were about to go back to calculating rolling cash positions when he spotted you.

He smiled.

It wasn’t a polite PR-smile. It was curious. Warm. Maybe a little amused.

“This definitely isn’t Aerodynamics,” he said, glancing around.

You took your hand off your mouse and leaned back slightly in your chair. “Unless they’ve suddenly decided to start hedging foreign currency risk, no — you’re a few wrong turns deep.”

He took a cautious step in. “It’s… quiet in here.”

You tilted your head. “Not when the dollar drops half a percent during a five-million-pound contract negotiation.”

He grinned at that. “Sounds intense.”

You offered a thin smile. “That’s one word for it.”

There was a beat. Then he added, “I’m supposed to be meeting Zak, but I think I took a wrong left somewhere between partnerships and… whatever room had seventeen monitors and no windows.”

You stood, brushing off your skirt. “You’re about four corridors off course and six floors deep into stress.”

He looked around. “Well, if I’m going to get lost, at least I ended up somewhere interesting.”

You blinked at him. “You’re the first person to say that about this room. Ever.”

He gave a half-grin, toeing one foot on the floor like he was trying to kill time. “So what do you actually do in here?”

You pointed to your screen, where a live dashboard showed inflows, outflows, and forecasts across multiple international entities. “See that? That’s how much is available in five different currencies to fund race weekend logistics without breaking any laws or overdraft limits.”

Oscar leaned slightly forward, genuinely intrigued. “And you just… know how to do that?”

“I know how to make sure no one gets a call from legal,” you said, turning your gaze back to him. “Including you.”

He laughed, a genuine, caught-off-guard sound. “Wow. You guys are the quiet enforcers.”

“Quiet, precise, and very well-documented,” you replied smoothly. “We don’t leave fingerprints — just audit trails.”

That earned a low whistle. “You don’t mess around.”

“No, but people sometimes think we do — right up until they want to order a new hospitality suite and we say, ‘not unless you want to explain that to Finance.’”

He looked impressed. “Duly noted.”

Another colleague passed behind you, giving Oscar a side-eye like he was a Martian. You cleared your throat and took a step forward, suddenly feeling aware of just how much of the room was pretending not to eavesdrop.

“You’re Oscar,” you said, a little more grounded now.

“And you are…?”

“Y/N,” you replied. “I work in… let’s call it future-proofing.”

That made him pause. “I like that.”

“It sounds less terrifying than ‘I manage the operational cash forecasts for a multimillion-pound motorsport empire,’” you added with a wink.

He smirked. “A motorsport empire, huh?”

“You guys play chess with tires. I play chess with the economy.”

He laughed again, and the sound of it — relaxed, amused, intrigued — felt like a weird sort of reward after a morning spent reviewing intercompany transfers.

“You actually like this stuff?” he asked, pointing at your screen.

You tilted your head. “You like driving into a corner at 200kph hoping your grip calculations are right?”

“…Fair.”

At that moment, a harried admin appeared behind him. “Oscar! There you are — Zak’s been waiting—”

Oscar turned slightly but didn’t move. “Got a little sidetracked.”

The admin blinked at you, surprised. You offered a tight-lipped smile and a “don’t you dare start” eyebrow raise before turning back to him.

“Back to the track?” you asked lightly.

“Back to pretending I know what my engineer is talking about.”

You smiled, unexpectedly. “Fake it till you podium.”

He chuckled. “Hey, Y/N?”

You raised a brow.

“I’m glad I got lost,” he said. “Most detours don’t come with financial sass and a global cash position overview.”

“Flirting with the girl who can freeze team spending is bold,” you replied, smirking.

He shrugged, taking a few steps toward the door. “I’ve raced in Monaco. I like high-risk strategies.”

Before leaving, he turned back over his shoulder, grin softening into something more sincere. “I’ll come back. But next time, I’ll bring coffee. You seem like you don’t take sugar, but I’ll gamble.”

You blinked, not used to someone reading you that quickly.

“…Black. No sugar,” you said after a beat.

He pointed, victorious. “Knew it.”

And with that, he slipped out of the room — leaving behind a trail of confusion, amusement, and a string of open-mouthed stares from your colleagues.

You sat down, turned back to your screen, and tried — very unsuccessfully — to remember what currency hedge you were working on.

But all your brain could supply was: He got your coffee order right.

And maybe… just maybe… some risks were worth taking.

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escapingrealtiylovinginsanity · 11 months ago

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Will & Monique Chapter 2

You can read the rest of the story here

Here’s the next chapter guys! This couple will be a slow burn for the first couple of chapters but I promise we will get there. This story will be much slower to update than RRR which is currently my priority. I want to try the gap up to 4x19 where this started and where I am with RRR. I'm pretty far behind. This story won't follow chapter by chapter like the other one-I'm giving myself a lot more creative freedom but it will follow med storyline-ish.

Will keeps a close eye on Monique for the next week. He had been monopolizing her on his service, just to make sure she was okay. Not that she had done anything worrying. She seemed fine and did her job up to the standard that she always has. She may have been a little more withdrawn or tired but it was hard for Will to tell.

Monique had always been on the quieter side. She didn’t seem to gossip or linger around the nurse's station. He never noticed how much of a busy bee Monique was. The girl didn’t sit still. They were having a pretty relaxed night shift yet every time he turned, he seemed to see a flash of her blonde ponytail heading off somewhere new.

He had been asked to cover a couple of night shifts while the night ED doctor went to a wedding in Seattle. When he had come for his shift Monique had already been there. Her name was listed for a double shift. He had caught her in the longue an energy drink in her short-manicured fingers. The can was orange with scales and a yellow eye printed on the side. “Venom- mango flavored,” Monique's startled her turning to see Will heading towards his locker the door closing softly behind her. “I didn’t take you for an energy drinker.”

Her eyes glanced down to the can before going back to Will. “I know they are bad for you but I’ve been drinking them since I was thirteen and I can’t quite give them up.” She admits tapping her fingers on the can.

“Well, I imagine you crave them when you are pulling doubles and the crash is starting to hit.” Will shot her a charming smile putting his stethoscope around his neck. She smiled back at him taking another small sip. They were the only things that could get her through when her insomnia struck and she was having a minor bout at the moment. It was why she had offered to work a double.

“I didn’t know you were on a night rotation Dr. Hal-” Will gave her a pointed look and she corrected herself, “Will.” He had told her to start calling him by his first name last week and she still was having trouble with it. She didn’t call any of the doctors by their first names. It was too personal and seemed like only Maggie and April could pull off at work.

“Yeah, well Mack is in Seattle for a wedding, so they needed the coverage.” They were interrupted by another nurse coming in and calling for Will for an incoming trauma. Monique downed the rest of the liquid, tossing the can in the trash as she followed him towards the door. She paused only mildly surprised when he held the door open for her allowing her to go out first.

The next few hours went by in a blur. The ED wasn’t busy but it had a steady inflow. Will was heading to check on the car accident victim who was brought in at the beginning of his shift. He was an older Latino man who spoke no English and had his wife translate for him. He was checking his tablet for his test result as he was entering the room. He heard the man speaking, conversation flowing easily even with his bruised ribs.

Will had assumed he was talking to his wife but when he looked up, he saw that blonde ponytail. Monique was smiling brightly at the man her arms crossed leaning on the rail of the bed as she laughed lightly nodding along with what he was saying. Will paused and watched as her voice got slightly higher than he was used to hearing and Spanish words fell from her lips. It sounded natural and thoughtless as the man patted her arm.

The man noticed Will and grinned at him calling out El Medico. Will Spanish was limited at best but even he knew that one- doctor. Monique turned to face him feeling guilty for slacking off but Will was all smiles. “I didn’t know you spoke Spanish.”

“I don’t really.” At his raised eyebrow she felt the need to explain further, “That is I didn’t do it in school- I'm not certified for it.”

“I don’t think you are giving yourself enough credit. You seemed pretty proficient to me.” Monique looked down her face flushing at his complement, even if she didn’t feel the same.

“I get by,” She offered instead. Monique had only ever taken one Spanish class in high school. It had been an easy A. She didn’t remember ever really learning to speak it. But most memories of her childhood were often blurred, especially her earlier years. She just remembered being young and her father dropping her off at her half-brother's house. He had left almost immediately after and she was left in a crowd of strangers. One was his ex-girlfriend who wasn’t a big fan of his gringa daughter.

A pale white ghost amid a festive Hispanic family. Most didn’t speak English so she had been confused and felt out of place in the house. It had soon become a pattern on her father’s days with her she would be dropped off there. Monique didn’t remember the struggle of learning Spanish. It happened like a flip of a light switch. One day she couldn’t understand them the next she was speaking it fluently.

“Do you feel comfortable enough to translate?”

When the shift was over Will caught Monique on the stairs to leave, calling her name to get her to wait up. “Hey, I’m sorry to keep you. I know you are probably ready to go home and get some sleep. But I just wanted to check in and see how you were holding up.” The nurse's eyebrows scrunch together as she thinks over her shift and what he could be referring to. Noticing her confusion Will continued, “After the lockdown. I just wanted to make sure you were still doing alright. That you were getting the support you need.”

“Oh,” That was not what the blonde was expecting. Dr. Charles had been keeping his eye on her consistently popping by to make sure she was okay but she hadn’t thought Will would still be worried about her. “Thank you, for checking in. I’m doing okay. How about you Dr.-Will?” He looked as surprised as she felt when she redirected the question back at him.

“I doing okay. I’ve learned from my experience with the Burkes that you have to talk about this stuff to keep your head straight. So, I’ve been talking to Dr. Charles.” Will wasn’t sure why he told her that, maybe she was just easy to talk to. Monique didn’t seem to have a judgmental bone in her body.

“Me too,” Monique offered her camaraderie. Will gestured for her to start down the stairs. When they reached the bottom, he started ushering her to the parking lot offering to walk her to her car but she stopped pointing in the opposite direction. “Actually, I took the bus.” His hand went to her midback the warmth soaking through her clothes. He pressed gently urging her forward. The touch was natural and guiding but it was the most physical affection she had gotten in months.

“You’ll be waiting for another half hour. C’mon, I’ll drive you home.” Monique looked back at the empty bus stop. He was right, the first bus wasn’t even running yet. The sun was peeking out its rays warm but the wind chill was cold and cutting. A warm car with a direct route home sounded like heaven but she didn’t want to impose on anyone. Especially not a higher-up at work.

“I can’t ask you to do that.”

“You didn’t. I offered.” His brown eyes were as warm as his tone but bore no room for argument. When they reached his car, he opened the passenger door waiting for her to climb in before closing the door behind her.

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allthebrazilianpolitics · 5 months ago

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Trump’s trade stance eases pressure on Brazilian real

Reduced emphasis on tariff policies at the start of the new U.S. administration is providing support for Latin American currencies

A softened outlook on U.S. trade tariffs under President Donald Trump contributed to a significant drop in the dollar on Brazil’s local market, with the currency falling below R$6 to close at its lowest level since November 27. This date marked the announcement of Brazil’s fiscal measures package on national television.

The real’s strengthening was further supported by reports of foreign capital inflows into Brazil and the unwinding of short positions established during last year’s market turbulence. The Brazilian real emerged as the best-performing currency among the world’s 33 most liquid currencies on Wednesday (22).

By the end of the day, the exchange rate per U.S. dollar had dropped 1.40% in the spot market, closing at R$5.94. Meanwhile, the euro fell 1.38% to R$6.19. The U.S. currency also weakened against other emerging-market currencies, especially in Latin America, losing 0.82% against the Mexican peso, 1.26% against the Chilean peso, and 1.15% against the Colombian peso.

On Tuesday evening, in the Oval Office, Mr. Trump threatened to impose 10% punitive tariffs on China, citing an influx of the opioid fentanyl, which he attributed to routes through Mexico and Canada. While the market had anticipated tariffs as high as 100%, the lower rate provided relief, particularly as no additional tariff measures were announced during Mr. Trump’s first days in office, a move that many had feared.

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stock-trading-2025 · 6 months ago

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BTC/USD: Bitcoin Surges 5% as Christmas Eve Ignites Crypto Market Momentum

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) experienced a notable rebound on Christmas Eve, reversing a three-day downward trend. The digital asset surged by over 5%, climbing from an intraday low of $93,000 to $99,000. This sharp price appreciation has sparked discussions about a potential Santa rally as the year draws to a close. With just a few trading days remaining, Bitcoin has solidified its position as one of the top-performing assets of the year, boasting an impressive annual gain of 123%.

The Broader Market Sentiment

The surge in Bitcoin prices reflects renewed optimism among investors, particularly as global economic uncertainties continue to push interest toward decentralized finance. Positive sentiment is further fueled by expectations surrounding the crypto industry’s growth under the administration of former President Donald Trump. With a focus on economic innovation, Trump has appointed a team comprising billionaires and tech entrepreneurs tasked with fostering crypto adoption and expanding institutional involvement.

Institutional Adoption and the Rise of Crypto ETFs

Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Currently, Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate institutional investment avenues, as evidenced by the approval of 11 Bitcoin ETFs and 9 Ethereum ETFs. These developments have positioned the two largest cryptocurrencies as primary gateways for mainstream and institutional investors looking to gain exposure to digital assets without directly holding them.

Prospective ETF Approvals for Emerging Tokens

Speculation is mounting about the potential approval of ETFs for other prominent tokens. Solana (SOL/USD), XRP (XRP/USD), and Reserve Rights (RSR/USD) are among the contenders for ETF listings in the coming year. Such listings could further legitimize these assets and drive significant inflows, enhancing their market value and liquidity.

Regulatory Outlook and Leadership Changes

The crypto industry is poised for potential regulatory reforms under a new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leadership. Paul Atkins, rumored to succeed current SEC Chair Gary Gensler, is widely regarded as a pro-crypto advocate. If appointed, Atkins may introduce deregulation policies that promote innovation while addressing compliance concerns, setting the stage for broader crypto adoption.

Bitcoin’s Performance in 2023: A Year in Review

Key Milestones and Price Trends

Bitcoin’s 123% surge in 2023 underscores its resilience amid volatile market conditions. The cryptocurrency began the year with cautious optimism, trading around $44,000, before climbing to new heights fueled by institutional interest and technological advancements.

Catalysts for Growth

Several factors contributed to Bitcoin’s remarkable performance:

Institutional Interest: The introduction of Bitcoin ETFs increased accessibility for traditional investors.

Macro-Economic Factors: Persistent inflation and concerns over fiat currency depreciation drove investors toward digital assets as a hedge.

Technological Developments: Advances in Bitcoin’s Layer 2 scaling solutions, such as the Lightning Network, improved transaction efficiency.

Regulatory Clarity: Positive regulatory developments provided confidence to market participants.

Short-Term Outlook for Bitcoin

As the year concludes, analysts predict further volatility with a bias toward upward momentum. Traders are monitoring technical resistance levels near $100,000, a psychological barrier that could attract increased buying pressure if breached.

Broader Implications for the Crypto Market

The Role of Altcoins in the Current Rally

While Bitcoin continues to dominate, altcoins are also gaining traction. Solana, XRP, and RSR have displayed robust performance, spurred by rumors of upcoming ETFs and improved network functionalities. Investors are diversifying portfolios to capitalize on the growth potential of these emerging projects.

Institutional Adoption Trends

The influx of institutional capital into crypto assets is set to accelerate, driven by regulatory advancements and the proliferation of ETFs. Financial institutions are exploring blockchain-based solutions, further embedding cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial systems.

Regulatory Framework: A Turning Point

The anticipated appointment of a more crypto-friendly SEC Chair could pave the way for streamlined regulations, enhancing transparency and investor protection without stifling innovation. A favorable regulatory environment could unlock new opportunities for growth and development across the crypto ecosystem.

Predictions for 2024: What Lies Ahead?

Bitcoin’s Price Trajectory

Analysts project that Bitcoin may test higher resistance levels, potentially breaching the $100,000 mark. Factors such as increased institutional adoption, regulatory reforms, and macroeconomic trends will likely influence its price dynamics.

Altcoins on the Rise

Altcoins like Solana and XRP are positioned for substantial gains, driven by technological upgrades and anticipated ETF approvals. Investors should monitor developments in network scalability and interoperability, which could drive demand for these assets.

Evolving Market Infrastructure

The crypto landscape is expected to witness advancements in infrastructure, including decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and cross-chain interoperability. These innovations could attract new participants and boost overall market capitalization.

Regulatory Clarity and Adoption

With regulatory reforms on the horizon, 2024 could mark a turning point for mass adoption. Clearer guidelines may encourage institutional investors to allocate larger portions of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies, enhancing market stability and credibility.

Investment Strategies for Crypto Traders

Risk Management in Volatile Markets

Given the inherent volatility of cryptocurrencies, traders should employ risk management strategies such as stop-loss orders and position sizing to safeguard capital. Diversification across multiple assets can also mitigate risks.

Long-Term Holding vs. Active Trading

Investors should assess their risk tolerance and investment horizon before selecting a strategy. Long-term holders benefit from compounding gains, while active traders capitalize on short-term price fluctuations.

Leveraging Fundamental and Technical Analysis

Combining fundamental analysis, which evaluates project viability, with technical analysis, focusing on price patterns and trends, can provide a comprehensive approach to decision-making.

Conclusion: Capitalizing on Crypto Opportunities

Bitcoin’s 5% Christmas Eve rally highlights the resilience and growth potential of the cryptocurrency market. With institutional adoption on the rise, regulatory reforms in progress, and technological advancements unfolding, 2024 presents significant opportunities for investors.

As market dynamics continue to evolve, staying informed and adaptable will be key to navigating the complexities of the crypto space. Whether focusing on Bitcoin, altcoins, or emerging technologies, prudent strategies can help traders capitalize on this rapidly expanding market.

#btc #bitcoin #crypto

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skrillnetworkblog · 7 months ago

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🌟 Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise: ETF Influx Fuels New Heights! 🌟

🔑 Key Highlights

1️⃣ Bitcoin Soars to $64K: The largest cryptocurrency breaks past its previous peak, reflecting a resurgent market.

2️⃣ BlackRock Leads ETF Revolution: iShares Bitcoin Trust secures a staggering $550 million investment.

3️⃣ ETF Magic: SEC approval of 10 Bitcoin ETFs powers retail and institutional adoption.

4️⃣ Market Recovery: Cryptocurrencies like Ethereum also see sharp value increases, with ETH now trading at $3,500.

5️⃣ Federal Reserve Cuts: Lower interest rates are shifting focus to digital assets.

6️⃣ Halving Event Ahead: Anticipation builds for Bitcoin’s supply cut in April, adding fuel to the rally.

🚀 Crypto Revival: BlackRock’s ETF Boom Shakes the Market!

📊 Numbers Speak

Bitcoin (BTC): $63,933 (up from $42,000 in early 2023).

Ethereum (ETH): Surpasses $3,200, marking significant growth.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF: Second-highest inflows in U.S. history at $550M.

💡 What’s Driving Growth?

ETFs reduce volatility, offering safer investment routes.

Weakening Dollar Index & controlled inflation enhance crypto's appeal.

Federal Reserve interest cuts boost liquidity in crypto markets.

⚡ Bitcoin Surge 2024: Is This the New Crypto Boom?

🌐 Why the Surge?

ETF Legitimacy: SEC approval legitimizes Bitcoin ETFs, pushing investor confidence.

Macro Trends: Declining yields in traditional markets drive funds to crypto.

Retail Power: Retail investors dominate the market resurgence.

📉 Challenges Ahead

Network infrastructure struggles to meet demand during peaks.

Volatility risks still linger despite ETF stabilization mechanisms.

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harinibw · 11 months ago

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The German government has re-entered the cryptocurrency market with a $1.89 Bitcoin purchase, following weeks of divesting around 50,000 Bitcoin, which pressured prices below $60,000. Arkham Intelligence noted the divestment involved transferring 3,846 Bitcoin to institutional entities like "Flow Traders and 139Po," likely for OTC transactions.

This reentry raises questions about Germany’s strategic view on cryptocurrencies amidst market uncertainties. The Mt. Gox reimbursement plan, stemming from the 2014 exchange collapse, is a key factor affecting sentiment, potentially adding liquidity. Despite this, institutional investors are capitalizing on market dips. CoinShares data shows $295 million in inflows into U.S.-based ETFs for the week ending July 8, reversing prior subdued sentiment.

Germany’s renewed Bitcoin purchase highlights a potential reevaluation of cryptocurrency as an asset class. This strategic move could influence market sentiment, reflecting shifting perceptions and strategies in the crypto landscape.

#crypto #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #btc

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s20marketing · 1 year ago

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Cash Flow Analysis – Basics, Benefits And How To Do It

The most important part of financial management is cash flow analysis. It is what guides the people amid the storm of fluctuating economies and unpredictable markets. Every entity intending to achieve economic and growth stability needs to understand cash flow comprehensively and what it includes.

For those who wish to enhance their comprehension, taking online accounting training courses can offer priceless insights into becoming an expert in this vital area of financial administration. Let’s get down to business now, starting with the essentials of cash flow analysis, discussing its many advantages, and then explaining how to do it properly.

What is exactly cash flow analysis?

In cash flow analysis, the concentration is on the amount of cash that enters and leaves the organization in a specific period. It serves financial managers to make inquiries into an organization’s liquidity, solvency and general financial health. This process helps them determine whether they can repay their debts on time, run their operations with cash, and look for ways to grow by seeing how money passes through their hands.

Components of cash flow analysis

There are three main parts to a cash flow analysis:

1. Operating Cash Flow (OCF): This is the amount of the money which a business earns or spends on its day-day activities. It is made up of proceeds accruing from sales, as well as payments to the wholesalers, salaries, and other expenses of running the business.

2. Investing Cash Flow (ICF): ICF tallies the type of cash flow that you make when you buy or sell assets, invest in stocks, or buy other businesses.

3. Financing Cash Flow (FCF): This sort of cash flow indicates sources of cash entering into the business through financial activities such as new money, dividends, buying or selling shares, and debt repayments.

Importance of cash flow analysis

Liquidity management: Short-term cash flow analysis allows companies to be solvent and have enough liquid funds to cover required short-term debts and unexpected expenses.

Solvency assessment: It gives you an insight into how well a company would deal with long term financial obligations such as servicing the debts and making capital purchases.

Decision making: Through a strong-cash-flow-analysis you will be able to make business strategies that show trends, cash gaps, and investment opportunities that probably will work.

Advantages of cash flow analysis

1. Enhanced financial planning

A strong financial scheme is all about proper cash flow analysis. Businesses could arrange their financing needs, manage their assets well, and not experience any cash gap or excesses by forecasting their cash flows. Professionals who take online accounting training courses can start planning their finances better once they know what they’re doing.

2. Better management of working capital

Learning how inflows and outflows of cash affect working capital is crucial for effectively managing them. Organizations can stick to their financing costs, and improve their working capital’s turnover by adjusting their receivables, payables, and inventory amounts according to their cash flow projection.

3. Better risk management

A cash flow analysis anticipates problems and allows companies to take preventative measures. Businesses can work in advance preparing what to take if something’s gone wrong, looking at how volatile is their source of income or how sensitive they are to changes in the market and finally how much cash they might have at hand.

4. Investor confidence

Both investors and lenders rely on the cash flow analysis that properly outline. Through demonstrating that they are great at managing their funds as well as getting the right flows and they trust the investors, businesses can obtain money on good conditions and get their trust.

How to conduct cash flow analysis?

Step 1: Get financial data

Organize your paperwork, income statements, balance sheet, and cash flow for the period you want to cover. Be sure that the details are accurate, complete and in their latest versions.

Step 2: Get operating cash flow

Start with net income and then subtract non-cash expenses, depreciation and changes in working capital like accounts due and receivable etc., the other non-operating items.

Step 3: Assess investing and financing factors

Having the cash flows from investing and financing analyzed, one can notice their effect on the total cash flow. Think of key events, like acquiring assets, settling loans, or giving out dividends, and work out what they mean to the company’s liquidity and capital structure. By accessing online accounting training courses one can gain insights into their impact on overall cash flow dynamics.

Step 4: Analyze the results and get conclusions

See in the cash flow statement for trends, awkwardness and red flags. If you want to generate a profitable cash flow, compare your current cash flow performance with industrial benchmarks and your own past data. Analyze the findings, and find ways to make your cash flow healthier.

Step 5: Implement strategies for improvement

Various strategies should be followed to enhance the cash flow management based on the cash flow analysis results. It could encompass increasing operating capital, re-negotiating payment conditions, deriving new income sources, or refinancing debt, among other ways.

In conclusion

Cash flow analysis is an essential part of financial management as it gives a lot of information about the company’s finances, how well it nurtures finances and what are its short-term and long-term objectives. Companies can really benefit from how they take the chance to learn the basics of cash flow analysis.

A business can competently and effectively venture into the complex business world of today with a proper cash flow analysis and the right tools to do it. Online accounting training courses help people learn how to do cash flow analysis, which gives professionals and people who want to start their own businesses the power to use it to its fullest.

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masllp · 1 year ago

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when petals fall | bangchan

bang chan x original female character

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ch. 22 ~ when enchanted roads part

It was Sunday night, and as per usual, Chan sat in his little studio with an audience of thousands watching his smiling face. He scrolled through the waves of comments coming through, answering questions and laughing at the odd pick-up lines thrown his way.

“’Chan, you look tired’”, a comment read, causing the leader to laugh softly. “Would I even be Bang Chan of Stray Kids if I weren’t tired?”

The comment section blew up in amused remarks, bringing out the truth to his statement. However, his laughter ceased, and his smile – his façade – dropped ever so slightly. Chan slumped back in his chair; head tilted up with closed eyes for a moment. He let out a shaky sigh. Maybe, he thought.

“Actually, STAY,” he started nervously. “I have been feeling more tired these days, and not just the usual comeback season kind of exhaustion. I don’t know,” he chuckled awkwardly, fingers playing with the draw strings of his signature dark hoodie. “I guess the sky has just felt too heavy to manage on my own lately.

“But I’ll be okay. I have STAY, and I have the members who always look out for me, even when they think I don’t notice it.” And I have her, Chan thought, his smile faltering. “I know that I have a lot of people who would be there for me when I need it, so I am beyond grateful. You all know me as this fearless leader who takes every burden upon himself to spare as many feelings as possible, but I’ve started to learn that sharing really is caring. That I should be able to share my burdens with the people who care about me, and visa versa. Because that’s what you do for the people you love. You carry the weight of their sky when they feel too weak to keep it up themselves.”

Chan watched as hearts flooded the comment section, filling his chest with a new warmth. Sakura had been right. He didn’t have to be strong for them. All they wanted was for him to be happy and healthy.

“The next song that I am going to play was suggested by STAYS. Let’s go!” Chan clicked on his mouse and watched as the video began to play on the monitor in front of him. A soft guitar was heard through the speakers as the old Swift song flooded the small studio.

Your eyes whispered ‘Have we met?’

Cross the room your silhouette starts to make its way to me.

Chan felt his mind drift with the melody, helpless to the memories of that night that surfaced with the flowing instrumental. The shadow dancing below the dull street lights, drawing him in like the tide. The way her eyes met his through the darkness, sparkling with a kind of familiarity that he had overlooked. They were kind eyes. Sweet eyes. Eyes that held no hostility or judgement. Then she smiled, and her dance continued. Then came her voice. Light and snarky, nipping at him playfully as if they hadn’t just met. She was the most familiar stranger. Their meeting was far from accidental. The dalliance was fated, their strings knotting tighter with each word.

He sat in silence as the lyrics crossed the screen, absorbing every strum and interpretation. Despite the steady inflow of comments from his livestream, Chan couldn’t bring himself to look at them. All he could think about was her.

This night is sparkling, don’t you let it go.

He thought about the way the Seoul skyline shone in the ripples along the surface of the Han River. Long beams of light shattering into a glowing scatter of glitter with every dip of her fingertips into the cool water. He watched her, wondering how the icy liquid failed to make her shiver. She just sat there, crouched at the river’s edge as she admired the view. All the while, Chan had simply been admiring her.

The song played on, much longer than what the idol would usually play it. Soon, the bridge was heard and Chan felt his heard clench with every word.

This is me praying that this was the very first page, not where our storyline ends.

He never admitted it, but Chan knew that things had changed since their first fated meeting. That he was different.

My thoughts will echo your name until I see you again.

Over the days that they had been apart, all he could think about was her. The way he saw traces of her in everything. The stars he saw walking back to the dorm, the faint smell of paint in the air as he passed Hyunjin’s room, the cracked headphones still laying on his desk. It was impossible to erase her existence from his memory, no matter how hard he tried. No matter how much the thought of her hurt him.

Chan thought about the way she looked at their album release. He had tried to play it off, but, in the room full of executives and people of importance, finding her in the crowd came as easy as breathing. He had always loved how she looked in purple tones. The way the colour looked against her skin. The skirt of her lavender dress drifted just below her knees, a cream jersey hanging loosely over her shoulders. She looked beautiful. She always did. There had been a distance between them, but Chan had no trouble spotting the smear of baby blue on the side of her neck, only visible when she turned her head to speak to one of his members. It took all of his strength not to walk over to her and wipe away the paint, to drag his thumb over the skin of her jaw.

He hadn’t been able to rid her face from his mind since. And he tried.

These are the words I held back, as I was leaving too soon.

The image of her walking away from him that night struck him hard. His very thoughts from that moment repeating in his mind. I love you. Her face held a perfectly crafted smile, one made to comfort the hurting. However, her eyes were broken. Torn. Dreading every step added to the distance between them. I love you. They had only just gotten to know one another. There was no much more than he wanted to find out. What it was like to study in Japan? When her love for animals started? How she got the small scar on the side of her left hand, and how he could keep her safe from ever getting hurt again? Chan wanted to know everything about her, even if it took a lifetime.

I love you. I love you. Stay.

Suddenly, he was back on that beach in Jeju. The memory of the cold water lapping at his ankles, the wind pushing against his back, and her fingers pulling at his hair. Her lips. Sea salt and spearmint. A taste that would never wipe from his memory. That night, he had made a silent prayer to the stars watching them. He asked them to let him keep that memory for the rest of his life. He asked to never forget the feeling of her curled up in his arms. Despite how silly it seemed, he prayed. He wanted her. More than anything. The image flashed through his mind. The moonlight shining down on her, causing her eyes to glow. She had been wrong that night. He wasn’t the sun. No matter how brightly he shone, her glow would always be stronger. In the equation of them, he was the flower and she the sun to which he grew. Chan thought about kissing her as gently as the moon caressed her skin. It was all he thought about that night, the idea of sleep far from sight. It was as if she had a spell over him. An enchantment.

I was enchanted to meet you.

Chan paused the song abruptly, forgetting to let the melody fade out like he usually did. He blinked. Once. Twice. Then he looked up at the comments flowing across the screen. Some were full of hearts; some were worried by his silence. But all that he could see was the distorted reflection of his own face staring back at him. For the first time, Chan saw the love in his eyes. The same love that his members saw whenever he spoke about Sakura.

“Uhm, I think I’ll have to end today’s live here. I just remembered that I promised the kids that I wouldn’t be home too late. They’ve been on my case about getting enough sleep lately,” Chan lied, hoping that the eyes watching him would be blinded by his guilty laugh and their knowledge of his bad sleeping habits. While a handful of the newer comments begged him to stay, majority of them reassured him that it was okay, telling him to get as much rest as he could. He couldn’t help but smile. “Don’t stay up too late, STAY. I’ll see you all next week.” The boy proceeded to hug the camera, before sitting back down and finishing off in his usual pose.

The live ended with the click of a button, and Chan wasted no time in gathering his things before dashing out of the room. The door swung shut behind him, leaving the dark room lit by the forgotten monitor screen, still frozen on the lyrics that had pulled on his heartstrings. And as it shut down, the next line faded away.

Please don’t be in love with someone else.

<3 <3 <3

It didn’t take long for Chan to find her. It was a long shot, but deep down, he knew where she would be. Where she always was. And there he found her, watching the ripples dance over the surface of the Han River. Sakura was bundled up in a thick brown coat, the collar pulled up to her chin to keep out the cold. She looked warm, but her eyes were glossy and cold. His walk – or run – over to the park had consisted of him mentally preparing a speech to get her to give them a chance. To give him a chance. He wanted to be the one she called when she was drunk and heartbroken. He wanted to be the one to hold her on the difficult nights, and laugh with her during the happy days. He wanted her firsts and lasts and everything in between for as long as she allowed. A string of wishes on his tongue, yet every one of them forgotten as soon as she was in sight.

“I don’t want you to be in love with someone else!”

His declaration was loud, carried by the strong wind over the span of empty space between them. And even from a distance, Chan could see the way her body tensed up.

“Whether its Kazuki or some other guy you happen to meet along the way. I don’t want you to love somebody who isn’t me.” He approached her slowly, just like he had that first night. He was scared she would run before he could say everything on his mind. “I know I made the wrong decision. I do that sometimes. I’m not perfect. I make mistakes as much as the next man. But, Sakura, going to the river to see you again that night was the best decision I have ever made.”

It took a moment, but she finally turned to face him. Both arms were crossed over her torso in a hug, shielding her from whatever hurt may come her way. Tired eyes and cold-tinted nose, Sakura still looked perfect to him. Her eyes moved around nervously.

“Chan-“

“No, you’re not pushing me away this time. You were right. I do care about what the media says about the kids. I’d be a terrible leader if I didn’t. But I also care about you, Sakura. And I care about me, and I care about who I am when you’re with me. I have been so painfully selfless for years. It’s my turn to be selfish. This is what I want. I want this. Fuck, I want you, petal. So, I refuse to give up on this when we haven’t even tried.”

Sakura stilled, thinking over his words. The pause made his fingers pulse anxiously, his heart hammering beneath his ribs as he waited for her reply. Finally, she spoke.

“There’s something I need to know. Please.” Chan nodded.

“That night. I told you that I loved- that I love you. I didn’t give you a chance to say anything back because I knew that if you did, I wouldn’t have the strength to walk away from you. But I need to know. Did you ever feel the same way?”

“You’re really asking me that?” Chan asked in disbelief. Had I really not been obvious enough with my feelings towards her? Did she really not know?

Sakura dropped her head, hiding her face from his gaze. “Please, just tell me.”

With a soft chuckle, Chan walked up to her. His hands cupped her face and tilted it up, forcing her golden eyes to meet his own. There was something in his gaze that she had only ever seen in videos. When he was at the centre of his universe, staring out at the stars. It was raw and beautiful. It took her breath away.

“Since that very first night,” he whispered into the space between them. “Sakura Itõ. I fell for you. I fell for you like a house of cards in a hurricane. Like a sandcastle at the mercy of a wave.”

Chan leaned closer, until her lips were a single breath away from his own. “I yearned for you the way Icarus prayed for freedom, and, like he to the sun, I can’t help but be weak in your presence.” Their noses touched. A small brush of skin. He saw her eyes close in a blink, felt her eyelashes graze his cheek tenderly. “I am so deeply in love with you, Sakura. My heart is yours.”

It was gradual, but he watched as her lips pulled up into a smile. One brighter than all the others she had shown him. Her eyes curved downwards, pinching at its corners.

“I swear to god, Christopher, if you don’t kiss me right now-“

“Way ahead of you, petal.”

In an instant, his lips were lowered to hers, smiling at the contact. He felt her smile back, wrapping her arms around her neck as his own snaked around her waist. She was so happy that he could taste it. Her joy as she soft lips molded together with his own. They were soft, sweet, just the way he remembered them to be that night on the beach. Since that day, he had wanted nothing more than to hold her close to him like that again. So close that their bodies knotted together, hearts intertwined. He could feel the warmth of her skin radiating through her thin cardigan.

Like Icarus to the sun.

When they had no air to spare in their burning lungs, they pulled away, never leaving the others arms. Sakura couldn’t seem to wipe the smile from her face as the man pressed small kisses on her cheeks, covering her face in his adoration for. She pulled him closer, memorizing the feelings of having him so close. She was determined to remember it all.

“It’s blue,” she said to no one in particular, as she reached up to play with his hair. It hadn’t been styled like the last time she saw him, now laying limp over his forehead.

Chan chuckled. “Do you like it?”

“Very much. I’ve always had a thing for blue hair,” she confessed, running her hand through the waves. A content sigh floated past his lips. When their laughter ceased, and there was a hint of quiet in the air, Chan whispered, “Don’t go, Sakura.”

Her eyes widened. “How did you-“

“Hyunjin saw the ticket when he met with you. He told me a few nights ago.” Sakura’s head fell forward, embarrassed to have been caught.

“I’m sorry.”

“Hey, hey, no,” Chan rushed, cradling her face in his palms so that she would look at him. Her eyes had begun to mist. The boy frowned at the sight, wasting no time in pressing a series of small kisses to her pouted lips in hopes of a smile. “It’s okay. I understand why you wouldn’t have told me. Things weren’t that great with us back then. I’m not mad, petal, I swear.” He brushed stray her long bangs out of her face, tucking it behind her ear gently. “I really don’t want you to go.”

“I don’t want to go,” she told him truthfully. Chan would have found hope in her words had it not been for the frown that deepened on her face. “But I have to if I want to be settled in before the semester starts.”

What?

“Semester?” Chan’s face lit up a moment later. “You got in?!” Despite the sadness she felt, Sakura managed to flash him a genuine smile. His excitement was contagious.

She squealed as the male wrapped both arms around her, spinning around with the girl tucked tightly in his arms. The sound of their laughter echoed through the darkness surrounding them.

When she was finally back on her own two feet, Sakura felt him reach up to hold her face once more. When she looked at him, she failed to see anything other than pure adoration. It made her heart flutter.

“I am so unbelievably proud of you, Sakura. You’re going to do great; I just know it.”

“But-“

“It’s okay,” he replied before her doubt could set in. He knew what she was going to say. And as much as he wanted her to stay, Chan knew that it wouldn’t be right to keep her there. Not when she had worked so hard for her future. “I will be cheering for you every step of the way, petal.”

“Thank you,” she whispered, “for being the happiness I needed.”

One last time, Sakura let her hands push back the hair covering his forehead, savouring the feeling of his soft curls between her fingers. She noticed when his eyelids fell, and the ragged exhale that followed. Maybe he was trying to savour it too. When her hands cupped his face, his own lifted to cover hers, cold skin against warm. She felt the way he squeezed her hands. The action was a silent plea for her to stay, even when his lips had told her to go.

“I guess this is where you leave,” he whispered. The words tore its claws along the length of her heart, sending wave after wave of pain as every memory with the boy resurfaced. He didn’t want to let her go. For once in his life, Chan wanted to be selfish. He wanted her.

“Leaving doesn’t mean forgetting, Chan.”

“But it does lead to change. Memories, lives…feelings.” Sakura choked down a whimper.

Rip off the band-aid. You need to be strong. Please do not falter.

She watched the way his beautiful face contorted in sadness.

I’m sorry, Chan. Forgive me.

“Can you look at me?”

Chan remained still, not wanting to see the look on her face when she said goodbye. He didn’t want to face the anguish that was so clear in her voice alone. He wouldn’t be able to bear it. Her words were a slow and merciless pain that he begged would end, but he knew that the end would only come when she left. He was torn.

“I always loved your eyes,” he heard her say. “There was never a moment where your eyes lied. So honest and beautiful.”

He felt her words creep in, and before he knew it, he was staring right back into her misty eyes. They smiled back at him. A sad smile. He hated it.

“Nothing will change how I feel about you. Okay? There were days where the thought of meeting you seemed impossible, but now that we’ve met – now that I have you in my life – Chan, I can’t even imagine a world where our paths didn’t cross the way they did. So, I need you to know that whether you forget-“

“You said leaving doesn’t mean forgetting,” he repeated her words, not liking where her sentence was heading. “I’m not going to forget you, Sakura. I don’t want to forget you.”

“Let me finish, please.” The last word hung in the air like a ghost, barely there. The girl leaned forward until her forehead rested against his. “You live a life infinitely different to mine. You’ll go one tours and I’ll sit in boring lecture halls. Nothing is guaranteed in this world. W-We may not meet again. It could be tomorrow, or in a month, or a year. But I need you to know this. I’ll always be there. Chan, whether you forget me or not, I will love you either way.”

Chan opened his mouth to speak, but the girl covered his lips with her own. It was a brief kiss, enough to stop the words from leaving his mouth.

“Don’t,” she begged against his lips, each breath shared. “Don’t say it.”

“But-“

She kissed him again, a little harder than the first time. Chan’s hands cradled her face gently, while her own dropped to grasp the lapels of his blazer.

When she pulled away, she said, “Don-“

“I love you.”

It was impossible not to see the worship in his eyes as he stared at her, begging her to listen to him. And she did. Three words were all it took to make her heart burn in her chest. She wanted to laugh. Wanted to cry. She wanted to kiss him and never pull away. God, she loved him. So wholly and to every corner of the universe. He was her living, breathing heart.

Sakura shook her head, lightly punching his hard chest. It only made him pull her closer, his heartbeat felt against her own chest. “You never listen.”

“I blame the hours in the studio, and the millions of screaming fans. It’s made me a little hard of hearing.”

“You’re insufferable, Christopher.”

“You mean irresistible.”

“I mean irritating,” she shot back.

“Adorable.”

“Conceited.”

“Confident.”

“Aggravating.”

“I love you.”

“Shut up.”

“Make me,” Chan finished, a Cheshire cat grin plastered on his face. And she did.

Sakura pulled on his hoodie and met him in the space between. She let herself memorize every taste and smell and feeling in that moment.

“I’ll wait for you,” he whispered against the curve of her lips. “For us. Please, don’t try to stop me.”

“I wouldn’t dare.”

“I lied,” he admitted, this time pulling away from her lips slightly. “That night when I said that I wasn’t experienced with the concept of love. I was afraid of the word. Love is permanent, but fleeting all the same. I know what love is because of them, Sakura. The kids. I’d do anything for those seven, and that’s what love is, isn’t it? Because of them, I know what love is because I love them. And I know that I love you.”

Desperate to hide the tremor in her lip, she wrapped her arms around his neck, hiding her face in the warmth of his neck. She felt his arms wind around her waist the way it had so many times before, encasing her completely. The warmth of his body against hers fought off any cold that grazed her skin. She listened to the hammering of his heart, wishing for nothing more than to listen to the sound for the rest of her life. The rhythm was perfect, lulling, singing her name in praise with each steady ba-dum. A slow series of kisses were laid in a path from the top of her head, down the side of her face and neck, until they reached her shoulder. In between each kiss, Chan whispered a light ‘I love you’, forever imprinting the sound of his voice into her memory.

When she finally brought herself to pull away, she told him, “You are not rose, nor fox. Your heart should never be tamed by another. At least, not right now. It should be wild and free and filled with blinding love in a world choking on its own darkness. That is how you will stay unique. It is how you will always be the person that I love, Chan.”

The man let a sad smile slip onto his face. He stared down at the girl he had come to love with his entire being, taking in her light for a final time. “I believe that we will have our time. It may not be right now, but it will come. No matter how far apart we are, you will always be my one unique rose. No one can take that place, petal,” he vowed, tucking a wind-blown strand of hair behind her ear.

“Rose. Petal. That’s why you call me petal?” The boy nodded. “I always thought it was because of my name.”

The pair stood in silence, savouring their final moments together before reality pulled them apart. Chan lifted her hand to his face, and – with eyes locked on hers – he pressed a delicate kiss to her wrist. One final act of comfort. Confirmation that she would be okay. Her response came in both palms cupping his face, lifting to her toes to kiss each dimple with trembling lips for one final time. Her nose brushed his cheek as she moved to the other dip, savoring the feel of his smooth skin beneath her kiss. With hearts yearning to hang on, they finally let go. Each took a step back, one larger than the other. Both equally as hesitant. However, Sakura was the one to take a few more steps back while Chan watched her in the eerie quiet of the night.

Once she stood far enough away from him, so far that her voice would be but a whisper once it reached him, she stopped.

“See you around, stranger,” she called out, keeping a content smile on her face. It was a smile that Chan would never forget. Despite the tears glistening along her laugh lines, her grin was wide and sincere. She was more than happy to have her heart broken by him.

“Until then, petal. I’ll be waiting.”

<3 <3 <3

Seven pairs of ears peaked at the sound of the keypad at the front door, the squeak of the hinges following shortly after as their leader entered the dorm. They had seen his live. They knew why he had left so abruptly after the final song. They knew. So, they waited up, ready to take on every storm cloud that followed him.

When he entered the main living space, Chan wasn’t surprised to see all of them sitting around. He had expected it. The eldest wanted to ask why they were all still awake at such a late hour. He wanted to tease them about getting enough sleep and shoo them to bed before his façade cracked. The words from his live hung fresh in his mind.

“Hyung.”

One word. It took one word for all of Chan’s walls to dissolve, leaving behind a hurting heart. He tried to smile, tried to choke down the sob in his throat, but his friend’s voice was so gentle and so worried and he missed her so much that it pained him. She was going to leave, and all he could do was pray that their paths would cross again. But there was no certainty. There never was.

He felt a hand on his shoulder, looking up to see Hyunjin standing beside him. The younger boy extended his hand, a lilac envelope in his grasp.

“You should read it, hyung.”

The boy motioned for the rest of the members to leave the room to give their leader some privacy, but Chan stopped them. Desperate to not be alone as he discovered the contents of the letter. “Stay. Please.”

A smile graced each face in the room as they remained in their seats, watching silently as the letter unfolded in his hands.

My most unique Chan,

You once told me that people make the worst decisions when they are drunk, but we are proof that that is not true. I wasn’t drunk when I first told you my name, and you weren’t drunk the night you told me to stay. And while our happy-intoxicated choices were far from the worst, its outcomes have led us to where we are now, and it is the worst I have felt in a while.

We are not at fault. We did nothing wrong. No one can shame us for our feelings. I was not wrong for letting you into my life and you were not wrong for kissing me. You said it yourself. You’re human. So, I truly hope you aren’t beating yourself up about what happened. My sweet Chan, you did nothing wrong, okay?

If you’re reading this, then you may already know that I’m leaving. I’m sorry. I came to Seoul as an escape from the pain of otōsan’s passing. It was meant to be a time to clear my head and figure out what was next. But in my stay, I began to fear my return home, and delayed the inevitable for as long as possible. Now, I know what I want. I’ve accepted the next chapter of my life and the absence that will always follow me in some way. Because of you, I was able to face the voice in the waves and let go of a weight I once thought would always pull me down. Thank you. I can only hope that I have helped you as much as you have helped me. If I can say one thing: listen to those kids. Let them in. Allow them to support you the way you support them. Even pillars need a strong foundation. It’s okay to wallow in the shade of your clouds sometimes, but don’t wallow alone. Sit in the company of those seven boys who love you and wait. Just until the rain stops. And when it does, let yourself enjoy the sunshine for once. You’re allowed to be happy with the simple things.

You are the warmth of the sun on the coldest of winter days. My apricity. My northern lights. My little prince. You have tamed me. I’ll admit that I tried to fight it at first. I didn’t want to burn myself with a flame I had created. But it didn’t. You kept me warm, thawed out the cold, and gave me light in the middle of the dark. Now, I am forever yours to love and break. The whole point of The Little Prince is to not only see things as what they are, but what they could be, and when I’m with you, that is all I can do. Think about what we could be. I wanted you to be the one I cry to. I wanted to be the one who bears the weight of the world with you. I wanted it to be us so badly, Chan. I pray that one day it is. You are tangled into my soul, our strings of fate woven like a web.

You make me so undeniably happy, Chan. You must know that. Everything seemed better after you approached me at the river that day. Brighter. I wanted to smile again, because I knew that if I did, you would smile too. instead of this dull ghost of the person I once was, I started to see myself in a new light. Glowing and shining. And like the sun and the moon, I only shine because of you.

Thank the boys for me. I wish I could have spent more time with them all. I will remember Jeju for the rest of my life. Each of you made it a little easier on me without even knowing it, and for that I’m grateful. Their laughter filled the place of sadness and I can’t imagine how it would have been without you. I wish I had more time with them. There are so many recipes I would have wanted to learn from Felix, and there are so many books I wanted to recommend to Jisung. Percy Jackson is just the tip of the iceberg. I need you to thank Hyunjin too. He saw a lot of the worse of me, and every time he stayed without judgement. He is a great friend. They all are. You are truly lucky, Chan.

I believe that our story is not over yet, but I will be patient until the next chapter. I won’t say I’ll miss you. I am content in knowing that I have parts of you with me for the rest of my life. Your thoughts on my favourite movie. The songs you played when we were alone. The feeling in my chest when you kissed me in the waves. You are everywhere, and so I know I will never be alone again. Neither will you.

I will love you in every orbit, Nemo.

Yours,

Sakura

He reached out blindly, hands finding the outstretched arms of the other Australian as he tried to pull himself together. They couldn’t seem him like that. He had to be strong.

They have as much right to look out for you the same way that you do for them, Chan. You need to learn to let them look after you.

Sakura’s words echoed through his head, and slowly, he gave his tears permission to fall.

Lee Know stood from his place on the couch and walked up to him. Without the usual hesitation, the second eldest wrapped his arms around the leader, lightly guiding his face to rest in between his neck and shoulder. The dancer hummed softly, hearing the man sniffle and hiccup in his embrace. On the inside, he was smiling sadly. They all were. Because Chan was allowing them to help him, and that was all they ever wanted.

“It’s okay, hyung. We’re here.” One by one, the remaining five members approached them, joining in on the group hug, their leader trapped at the very centre of their love.

“Don’t worry, Lee Know. I’m okay.”

“But you don’t have to be,” Changbin replied, his hand resting on the leader’s back.

Jisung nodded, and added, “It’s okay to be sad, hyung.”

And it was. It was okay because he knew that he loved her, and that she loved him. It was okay to be sad over giving up something that made him so happy.

So, Chan grabbed onto the members closest to him and let his tears fall freely.

“Thank you,” he whispered in a voice too weak to hear.

He passed on his sky, and felt as it grew lighter than it had been in years. All because of his seven precious brothers. His chosen family.

His home.

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