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Min Yoongi is a very plain person . By plain , I mean he doesn't like variations. Everything, almost everything he owns is very simple and uncomplicated. He doesn't have much interest in colours . According to him, colours bring different emotions that he never want to encounter . He remembers Namjoon saying how Hoseok and Yoongi reminds him of a meme he found on internet where Hoseok wears clothes having almost all colours possibly exist and Yoongi in plain black or sometimes white. Yoongi doesn't laugh.
Yoongi says black brings peace .So he is happy with that .
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So Yoongi usually liked to drift off soon every moment possible and as usual he was lying on his bed in his and Seokjin's shared dorm untill the moment he felt Jin poking him on his shoulders trying to wake him up . Yoongi groaned but didn't open his eyes , like who would want to stay awake on a weekend where the rest of the week makes a machine out of him . So he tried not to wake up.
" I don't think Namjoon would like the fact that you are not receiving his 13th missed call ? "
Seokjin said and Yoongi heard . The next moment Seokjin saw Yoongi jumping out of his bed , snatching the phone from his hand and running out of the room at the highest speed Yoongi possibly could run .
And for Yoongi , he was dead . Atleast he thought . How could he forget that he had a very important meeting with a studio manager this evening ??? Being a music major , living all alone in a city full of dreams and busy streets is already hard yet his lazy self had his gigantic fantasy to erase all his memories and let him sleep peacefully while blocking his brain cells to think rationally about his future and career . Stupid fuck .
The university corridor is almost empty . Like why it wouldn't be ? Weekend is the only time where these sleep deprived University students could possibly get a chance to enjoy a life of young adult. Yoongi looked at his watch, already 5 minutes late . So he ran .
" What the fuck ?? "
And fell . Yes . On his butt that he highly believed he wouldn't be able to sit anymore . Groaning in pain, he took a few seconds to register his brain to realise what happened . He was on the floor with a big brush mark of blue colour paint on his plain white shirt and another student, same condition but in front of him . They were at the intersection , so that's why Yoongi didn't see it coming . The kid in front of him was already up , trying to pick up the color tubes and brushes while adjusting his baret .
Yoongi helped himself up to his feet cursing under his breath and turned on his heels after cleaning off the dust from his clothes . He was about to rush off to his destination until he heard a voice .
" A sorry would have been nice . Atleast among all the curse words you said "
Yoongi had enough. He already had his mild career crisis on his head while heading to the studio and now this. He slowly turned , dramatically if not exaggerating .
" Say what kid ? Look I am already at the verge of beating someone , or myself . Myself doesn't sound a good option so it leaves you . But I don't like violence so get your ass the fuck out of here before I change my mind . Plus you were the one who came running like a tornado and ruined my shirt , you dumbshit " Yoongi exhaled .
The kid grew a frown on his face , almost like rethinking his descision to exist at the same time as Yoongi in his life . He looked at the small man ( as compared to him ) in front of him and slowly shoved a brush out of his hand in way that it looked like he was showing his middle finger . He brought it to Yoongi's face and showed his tongue before leaving Yoongi in that corridor all alone to think whether a kids just told him to " fuck off "
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If " Luck " was his tittle then " Bad " was his first name , Yoongi thought . Never in his wildest dreams , he imagined to have such a bad day . First the corridor kid, then Namjoon almost trying to murder him for being late and now his eyes fell on a perfect 100 dollar smile wearing person in front of his dorm room .
Park Jimin . His cousin from Busan and a junior dance major in his University who's one and only motivation to go on his life was to annoy Yoongi's ass . And Yoongi never hated anyone else like him .
" Hyunggggggg " That brat whined and Yoongi rolled his eyes as he tried to open the door and get into his room without giving a possible chance to Jimin to enter along with him .
" What ?? " Yoongi barked . Yes he kind of barked . But Jimin didn't stop smiling and Yoongi felt like rubbing the toilet cleaner on his face to rub that stupid smile off.
" Hoseok invited all of us to his dorm to have dinner and drink "
" So what do you want me to do ? " Yoongi shrugged and took his seat on the couch , feeling unbelievably tired .
" Come , join us " Jimin pleaded with his doe eyes . This guy really knew how to get on Yoongi's nerve and he also knew Yoongi couldn't say no to his eyes . He had been doing this since he was born to get anything from Yoongi . His secret weapon .
" And also Hoseok's new roommate, Jungkook, my classmate is bringing lamb skewers. Soo "
Yoongi opened his eyes . Jimin smirked .
" What time did Hoseok say ? " Yoongi tried not to sound so desparate hearing lamb skewers but what could he do ? Free food and his hunger were two sides of a coin . He couldn't say no .
Jimin went to call Jin and Yoongi put on his black hoodie without taking off the coloured shirt. He just didn't have the energy to do so .
Half an hour later, three of them knocked at the door and a tired Namjoon opened it . Yoongi's stomach made a very alien noise when the tasty smell of food travelled all the way from the kitchen to his nostrils .
" Grrrrrrrrrrrr "
Jin laughed and patted Yoongi on his back " Don't worry , food is almost ready "
Jimin shouted something like he was going to bring his roommate too but Yoongi was too busy admiring the hot and sexy noodles and chicken pieces along with his heavenly lamb skewers . A little later , Jungkook kid and Jin were cooking and Hoseok brought the drinks . The trio talked about their recording when a smiley Jimin entered into the room with an unknown .
An unknown but not exactly to Yoongi . Because he clearly remembered this was the kid who ruined his shirt , almost broke his ass and showed him middle finger . He couldn't forget such criminals.
" Guys, this is my roommate and best friend Kim Taehyung , art Major. Very friendly and funny person . Welcome him warmly " Jimin introduced.
" Very friendly my ass " Yoongi murmerd rolling his eyes . The rest didn't have to notice that thankfully.
The next half an hour went Taehyung introducing himself to everyone and making friends while smartly avoiding Yoongi because once their eyes made a contact, both seemed like they could kill each other at any moment . But unfortunately this time Namjoon happened to notice it and asked it out loud.
" Do you guys know eachother before ? Taehyung and Yoongi ? "
" NOO " They answered . Surprisingly at the same time and with the same amount of annoyance .
" Interesting " Jimin narrowed his brows . But before he could spill any other word , Yoongi couldn't hold it anymore and burst it out .
" HE IS THE SHITHEAD WHO COLLIDED WITH ME AND BROKE MY HIP BONE ALMOST , AND RUINED MY SHIRT "
" NO I DIDN'T ! YOU WERE THE ONE WHO RAN LIKE A LITTLE CAT WITHOUT LOOKING AT YOUR SURROUNDING AND CURSED ALMOST EVERY POSSIBLE BAD WORDS "
The next minute was silence and then except the duo , everyone started laughing .
" So Yoongi hyung was the cute little man you were talking about ? " Jimin almost teared up laughing . Yoongi shot a glare at Taehyung that very moment and Taehyung was busy counting the number of letters present in the cold drink cover .
Seokjin brought the food into the room that very moment and Yoongi never thanked God as much as he did that second before his hands automatically break Taehyung kid's nose . Food made him calm .
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" Taehyung is very funny you know ! "
" Oh my god , do you know what he said to professor Choi yesterday ? So savage "
" Taehyung is my game partner "
" Taehyung is weird but cutely weird "
Taehyung this, Taehyung that and if Yoongi heard another sentence containing his name , he might want to jump into the Han river. His ex bestfriends , as Yoongi started to believe , were getting so much in love with Taehyung that he was genuinely annoyed ." What's so good about that kid anyway " Yoongi thought.
He was living his life half dead half alive , continuing his despise towards exercise and Taehyung until the very day when he unfortunately sprained his ankle just after he came out of his studio , all alone about 7 in the evening , surprisingly on a Saturday where other students are out of campus . How romantic .
When he tried to take a step , he fell on the ground , couldn't help himself up to his feet to drag his light weighted body to his dorm which was situated almost 15 minutes walk from here . He sighed , his name really was bad luck for sure . He was thinking officially to change it from Min Yoongi.
But like a fairytale or cliché romantic movie, Taehyung the saviour or to Yoongi the unlovable kid appeared out of nowhere and his eyes were fixed over Yoongi for a fraction of second untill he realised what exactly the situation was . He smirked .
" Oh Hyung ! What happened ? You sprained your ankle ? " Taehyung came closer .
" Don't . No , don't come " Yoongi hissed .
" Okay then bye. Help yourself " Taehyung said and about to walk when he heard a whisper .
" Okay fine. Help me "
Taehyung wanted to tease more " What ? What did you say Hyung ? I heard something like , please hel- "
" PLEASE HELP ME TO GET UP YOU SHIT HEAD FUC- " Taehyung turned on his heels" FUCKING CUTE , HUMBLE BOY , PLEASE HELP HYUNG "
" Ofcourse why wouldn't I ? " Taehyung smiled in satisfaction and helped Yoongi to stand up . But unfortunately Yoongi had a very bad luck, disappointed but not surprised , he couldn't stand up either as he was light weighted and the entire body mass was pulling him towards the floor .
Taehyung studied the entire situation for a second and then he picked up Yoongi into his arms like bridal style despite Yoongi's constant threat of murdering him at any moment .
" PUT ME DOWN YOU DUMBASS SHIT HEAD FOR SATAN'S SAKE . I WILL KILL YOU. OH FUCK , WHAT IF SOMEONE SEE ME LIKE THIS . PUT ME DOWN "
But Taehyung kept walking . Yoongi realised there was no point of argument when Taehyung was definitely not going to listen to him anyway so he buried his face onto the crook of Taehyung's neck trying to hide from his University mate if anyone was out there , lurking around to notice Yoongi in such a way .
" It tickles " Taehyung whispered " your breath tickles "
" What do you want me to do ? Stop breathing ? "
" No . I don't want to carry a dead man on my arms plus there is possibility of accusing me as your murder . So no thank you "
After a few minutes of non stop bickering , they both stood outside a dorm room and Taehyung pushed the door open . Then Yoongi suddenly came to realise that it was Taehyung and Jimin's room.
" Wait a fucking second. Why am I in your room ? I didn't ask you to bring me to you room ?? " He almost screamed.
" Look hyung . My name is Kim Taehyung . If it was Jungkook, he could've taken you to your room , if possible to his hometown too . But I can't . This arms have limitations plus our room was the closest . I have spray , I will apply it to your ankle , take some rest or do whatever you want untill Jimin comes and we will both take you to your room . Understood ? "
Yoongi tightened his lips . Even if he was little annoyed but he was Thankful , internally . Taehyung wasn't that bad as he thought .
" What are you going to do ? " Yoongi slowly asked.
" I'm gonna paint . I've a canvas to complete . I am lacking blue colour , I need a few more bottle" Taehyung took off his baret , pulling the stand to place it in the middle of the room where he brought the canvas . It was blue , atleast Yoongi believed . He couldn't differentiate the shades . He doesn't know about colours .
" Why is your painting mostly in blue ? Why do you love blue ? " He couldn't help but ask .
" Blue is peaceful . Blue is a cool spring day when you play outside. Blue is a beautiful swan gliding in the lake. Blue tastes like sweet blueberries for a delicious picnic. Blue smells like a freshly bloomed flower. Blue sounds like light rain on the windowsill. Blue feels like a cool breeze rushing through my hair. Blue looks like the bright sky on a summer day. Blue makes me feel sad when I am alone. Blue is bright and colorful. Blue is me "
Taehyung stopped talking and looked outside . The night sky dazzling with billion stars made him emotional . The cool breeze trying to fight with his dark brown hair strands almost gave up when he stood up and went to Yoongi .
Yoongi on the other hand was dealing with something . He usually never failed to understand people he met but now he was rethinking where he did his mistake to understand Taehyung. Being a lyricist and poet , he felt Taehyung's words to his heart . It was deep and beautiful , yet sad and mysterious . He couldn't tell .
" Hyung , what happened ? " Taehyung asked .
Yoongi then came to reality where he saw Taehyung moving his hand in front of his eyes , trying to get his attention . Yoongi shook his head , indicating he was alright .
" If you are bored , do you want to be Rose to my Jack so that I can draw ? Taehyung smirked.
Okay nothing changed . Taehyung is still that Taehyung . Yoongi smiled . Ofcourse without letting him know .
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Saturdays came and went by . Taehyung and Yoongi unknowingly developed a routine to walk together to their respective dorms after meeting each other in front of music studio . They talked about life , colours, music , books and all those delicious food they ate back in Daegu . Yoongi started to like his company which was very surprising . They laugh remembering how they wanted kill each other on the first day . Their friendship development is teen fiction worthy , Yoongi joked.
Not to their knowledge but the time gap between meeting each other started to reduce . A week reduced to four days , then two days and then everyday . The others must have noticed it too. When all of them met , Yoongi and Taehyung acted normal , talked with each other still the others could not help but not to ignore the quick eye locks in between them and pink fairy dust that adorned their faces . Seokjin was already betting on them with Namjoon .
Like other usual days , Taehyung and Yoongi were coming back to dorm when suddenly Yoongi haulted on his feet .
" Do you want to grab some coffee ? Like an apology coffee for the day I cursed you and tried to kill you "
Taehyung couldn't help but laugh. It was already three months ago when they had that unexpected meeting . Yet Yoongi asking about it now.
" I already forgive you . Don't worry " He smiled.
" I know but like I still feel bad , you know lik- " Yoongi stated blabbing .
" If it's a date , then I might say yes "
Yoongi stopped when he heard those words from Taehyung's mouth. He looked at the younger one , standing all tall infront of him . His eyes shaped in a teasing manner while that boxy grin never leaving his beautiful face . He was so pretty , Yoongi realised. His usual baret and loose artistic clothes ,Yoongi didn't know the names , fit perfectly to him and made him some short of 80's movie character. His features were sharp and defined yet his smile and eyes showed purity and softness . Soft as candy and pure as driven snow . He might laugh to himself if he recall their development of relationship , it was dramatic indeed but not that he regretted . He found himself in him . A small portion of Taehyung reminded him of himself back in his town with colourful dreams in his eyes and heart that though everyone was good . Later he learnt his lessons in a hard way but he somehow wish Taehyung to never change . He wanted to protect the younger from world , the cruel humans out there and let him live how soft and childlike he was for the rest of his life . He wanted make him stay happy .
" Do you want me to ask you out ? " This time Yoongi smiled mischievously.
" If you insist, I don't mind . But you're paying and I need a donut too "
Then both of them started to laugh out loud . Yoongi dragged Taehyung with him and started running outside the campus . Both of them were holding hands and laughing with tears in their eyes . Yoongi never felt happy in his entire 23 years of life .
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" Ssshshs , stop it "
" Hyung, you are smashing me against the wall "
" Shut up you two . Can you lower your voice please. We are here for a reason "
" Aaaahhhh , Jungkook you stepped on my feet "
Others might wonder what was happening . So basically Jungkook, Jin and Jimin were spying their bestfriends from behind the glass wall of the cafeteria , Jimin's nose is almost flat on the glass making him look like a amoebae , Jungkook trying to click a few pictures professionally with Jin complaining his foot being deformed by Jungkook. They suddenly found their bestfriends , assuming their date and trying to collect evidence so that they can later confront them why hadn't they told anyone about them .
" Guys , let's go. Let's give them some privacy " Jimin being overly excited how his brother and bestfriend were currently dating stated a suggestion .
" Yes we should. Let's go Jungkook . I think 68 photos are enough evidence . Let's go to Namjoon, I have to get the betting money from him " Jin pulled Jungkook with his sleeves while leaving the cafeteria quietly .
On the other hand, Taehyung and Yoongi were on their third date , sipping bubble tea and eating Taehyung's favourite blueberry pie . Yoongi was almost done while Taehyung was finishing his last bite . They were not cheesy romantics , at least Yoongi believed . They mostly talked about different things on their dates and for Yoongi , he kept himself admiring his boyfriend's baby face . And if everyone was wondering what happened and how , so last week Yoongi asked Taehyung to be his boyfriend on their second date . He acted cool but inside his stomach was doing some back flips and unknown dance moves . He was nervous as heck yet he composed himself . He was Min Yoongi, wasn't he ? He couldn't act shy . But when he was about to speak and saw Taehyung's big eyes looking into his , he fucked up . He couldn't bring himself upto to say anything that moment .
But he did anyway . He thought asking Taehyung to be his boyfriend was harder than his highschool final mathematics exam . And Taehyung ? He was a blushing mess . His honey cheeks tinted with peachy pink and his shy smile was enough to give Yoongi his answer . And Yoongi , he was tomato himself . He felt like a highschooler , trying to confess his crush . But what could he do ? Taehyung was his first crush .It sounded funny but he never paid anything to love and relationships before . He was always busy with his life and music untill a very tall boy with boxy smile came and turned his life upside down .
Yoongi couldn't help but crack a smile when Taehyung finished his drink with a fake milk mustache . He brought his hand near to Taehyung's face and slightly removed it . Taehyung stopped moving . Usually Taehyung was the one who initiate skinships like holding hands and hugging from behind but Yoongi was rare and when he did it was really surprising and Taehyung couldn't help but blush .
" Stop blushing you dumbshit , Let's go . I need to submit a book in the library " Yoongi stood up , pulling Taehyung with him and heading towards the exist .
It was almost past 8 when both of them came out of the library . As usual they went to their place and sat on the grass , looking at the night sky . It was at the outskirts of the university campus , a comparatively higher place like a big bump on the field with a tree next to them . From there one could easily see the busy streets and all those tall buildings and lights and trees . It looked beautiful .
" Yoongi " Taehyung whispered " Why do you like black ? "
Yoongi turned around , holding Taehyung from behind , nuzzling his head into the crook of his neck " black is beautiful . It is beyond all colours. Its the emptiness of the soul , the void of the heart , the warrior of night . Black is the feeling of everything . "
" Is your heart still void ? " Taehyung asked .
Yoongi couldn't help but turning Taehyung around to sit face to face . He took his face into the large palm of his hands and admired . He noticed the little mole on the tip of his nose. What on earth ? Why did he not notice it before ?
" No silly " He bopped his nose " It was before, not now . You filled my heart . You swept away my emptiness , you taught me love colours . I am happy now . Because I - "
" Because what Yoongi ? " Taehyung felt like he needed to know what he was about to say , he needed to make his thumping heart calm .
" Because I fell for you Taehyung . For the first time in my life I fell in love . It was nerve wrecking . I was afraid , I was afraid of future . I was a coward to deny it first . But now I've realised it doesn't matter . I want to love you now . I want to make you happy and see you smile. I want to protect you against all odds . I love you Taehyung "
Next thing Yoongi noticed how a small droplet of tear fell down Taehyung's cheeks and his nose turning red . The boy was wipping . Yoongi's heart ached . He was so beautiful .
Taehyung literally jumped on Yoongi while hugging himself to death . Yoongi draw circles on his back trying to comfort the overwhelmed boy .
" I Love you too . Don't you leave me ever. Taehyung hiccupped " i lobusoomuchyouknowright " the rest was some muffled words that left his mouth.
Yoongi didn't waste time and pushed Taehyung a little back so that he could take his face into his palms and placed his trembling lips onto Taehyung's perfect ones . Taehyung kept still, not moving a muscle . His heart was pounding so fast , feeling of euphoria creeping upto his body cells . He tangled his long fingers into Yoongi's dark silky hair keeping his face still . Yoongi on the other hand , wanted to taste Taehyung on his lips forever . He was so sweet and fragile . He was afraid as if he would hurt him somehow . Their lips moved in sync creating a melody of sounds leaving their mouth. Heartbeats rhymed together with a calmness of night sky . It was beautiful .
They were beautiful .
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It was almost 8 months later when they were all exhausted after finals . The assignments, evening classes, exams , all became such a headache . Taehyung and Yoongi were also busy . Everything was happening so fine . They told the rest about them when Jungkook dramatically showed all those pictures on a movie night at Jin's dorm . They were happy except Namjoon who had to pay 50$ to Jin for losing his bet . But nevertheless he was happy about the relationship .
On a Saturday evening, Yoongi and Taehyung were walking down the streets of University campus . Students were almost leaving their dorms to go to their homes for vacation . Taehyung and Yoongi also booked train tickets to Daegu two days later .
" I have to buy those brushes before I go " Taehyung whined .
" Is it that important ? I mean you know right how dangerous the Hongdae nowdays right . My mom also paints , I think she has those brushes . I will take them with me when I come . " Yoongi looked at Taehyung .
"I know but I have to complete the assignment . Don't worry , I will just go tomorrow at noon and then it's okay " Taehyung hugged Yoongi .
Yoongi buried his face into Taehyung's chest " I know , still be careful . I love you , you know that right . So I care "
" I know hyung . I Love you too "
The next day , Yoongi waited at their usual meeting point . In front of his studio. He brought the blueberry cupcakes Taehyung wanted to try . But it was getting late. He looked at his watch . Already an hour passed. His heart was at unbelievable beating. He waited and he waited , the security came when it was 9 pm . Yoongi was devastated . He already called him 20 times, texted him continuously but no avail . He ran to Jimin's dorm like his life depended on it . Infact yes . Taehyung was his life .
Jin could no longer hold Yoongi when the rest of the boys searched for Taehyung but saw no sign . Yoongi was a mess . He didn't eat , he didn't changed his clothes . All he was searching for Taehyung like a maniac . Namjoon, Seokjin and Yoongi went to complain at police station and when they said there had been some recent missing cases occuring in the Hongdae streets , Yoongi completely lost it . He was devastated . He cried until his shirt was soaked with tears . Jungkook brought him to the dorm holding him up . Jimin on the other hand , he went blank . He couldn't think anymore . He still searched possible every places . When he came home at 1 in the morning he saw Yoongi curling up on his bed , holding a t-shirt to his chest , mumbling words that only he understood.
" Stupid fuck . You said you don't want me to leave then why did you ? WHY DID YOU LEAVE ? WHY DID YOU LEFT ME BROKEN ?? why did you leave me to die like this ? I love you that it hurts ! Wh-" Yoongi kept crying on his bed .
Jimin could no longer hold himself up . His tears that he kept hidden to give others courage were fighting against his will and falling like it would never stop. He went there, hugging Yoongi .
They were a mess . One lost his soulmate , one lost himself.
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4 years later :
The night sky was peaceful . The wind playing with the curtains made the sound of spring . Yoongi left the window open , he needed the breeze . He turned on the lights that hovered over the canvas . Though it was spring yet he felt wearing the dark blue sweater over a white plain shirt along with a black baret. He didn't dress up for anyone . He just loved wearing blue .
He stood in front of the canvas , the blue and black contrasted in a right amount. It was beautiful , aesthetic and sad . He took the brush and started stroking as slowly as he could . He didn't want to rush . He liked to take time . He wanted to enjoy his happiness a little more . Wish that he could have a little more . A little more time .
A familiar sound of his ringtone reached his ear and he turned on the Bluetooth.
" Yoongi ! Congratulations . Your new song reached #1 in the melon starts just in 13 hours . Would you believe that? This is so amazing like I am so happy . And also everybody is talking about your album cover , the plain white t-shirt with the blue brush paint . It's beautiful . You did great boy . Have some rest now " His manger exclaimed .
" And also the US radio is playing your song on radio , turn it on fast "
Yoongi cut the call and started the radio and went back to colour the incomplete canvas .
And the voice from radio filled the room " So now we are going to play this weeks bop , Korean solo artist Min Yoongi's song " Eight " from his debut album " I loved blue and you " that was released on last Saturday . Let's just appreciate this masterpiece "
" So are you happy now?
Finally happy now, are you?
Well, I'm exactly the same
I think I've lost everything
Everything comes as it pleases and leaves without a goodbye
Like this, I don't want to love anything
Where the sun has set, as far as the sun sets
I travel in those memories
Under an orange sun
We dance with no shadows
There is no such thing as decided farewells
Meet me in that memory that was once beautiful
Forever young
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Forever we young
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
If it is this kind of nightmare, I won't ever wake up
Island, yeah, here is an island
A small one that we made with each other
Yeah, um, forever young, the word "forever" is a sandcastle
A farewell is like a disaster cast
A morning greeted along with yearning
Let us both pass this eternity
Surely meet once more on this island
Like what someone said as they were consoling me, passing
It isn't that easy to forget a memory merely big as a handspan
Even as time goes by, still
At that place which takes hold of me
Under an orange sun
We dance with no shadows
There is no such thing as decided goodbyes
Meet me in that memory that was once beautiful
Forever young
We lie down atop of each other
Share stories that aren't of sorrow
There is no such thing as gloomy endings
I will forever meet you in this memory
Forever young
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Forever we young
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
If it is this kind of nightmare, I won't ever wake up.
The end