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Asahi woke up late today. He’s been having headaches these past few days. And it’s keeping him up on most nights. A guy keeps popping up in his dreams. His face is quite blurry but it seems like this guy, and him are close. He then will wake up with his head throbbing in pain. He just thanked the heavens that Yedam was there with him whenever that happens. Since the day that Asahi had his headaches again, Yedam suggested that he should stay and sleep in Asahi’s room. Speaking of Yedam, today is his birthday. Now, where is he? Asahi got out of his bed and found his boyfriend in the kitchen, cooking their breakfast.
He slowly walks towards Yedam's back and then hugs him. Yedam flinched a bit but then smiled as he put his free hand over Asahi's arms. "Happy birthday Yedammie. Why are you up this early?" Asahi asked, his chin resting on Yedam's shoulders. "I should've cooked for you."
Yedam turned around and kissed Asahi's cheek. "It's okay. I wanted to cook for us today. Also thank you for greeting me Sahi-kun" He said as he turned around again to cook.
"Then can I take you out on a date today?" He said as he sat on their table, his hand on his chin, wiggling his eyebrows while Yedam placed their food on the table.
Yedam rolls his eyes trying not to smile as he sits down in front of him. "But we have a lot to do today. We should start packing our stuff. We only got a week now before our flight to Japan."
Yedam was promoted and assigned to a recording company in Japan and they have decided to stay in Japan for good. That way, Asahi would be close to his parents and can also proceed to inherit his parents' business. Yedam's family was okay with it. They just require Yedam to visit them every holiday or vice versa.
"That can wait. We should celebrate your birthday. Let me take you somewhere nice. C'mon." Asahi said, holding his boyfriend's free hand. Yedam nods as he tightens his hold on Asahi's hands. Asahi smiles and continues to eat his food.
After their breakfast, they prepare themselves to go out. They walk hand in hand as they stroll the streets. They decided to ride the bus today. Yedam suggested it because he thinks it's sweet. Asahi just agrees with him. After an hour ride, they arrived at an amusement park. Asahi doesn't really know how he knew about this place but last night as he scrolled on his phone he saw an advertisement and somehow feels a bit of familiarity.
Yedam was excited once they got in. He kept on dragging Asahi from one ride to another. Asahi just looked at him with amusement. Seeing Yedam this happy makes him happy too. They spent the whole day playing and riding whatever they find interesting. They even bet on who's going to get sick first after two rides on the gyro swing, with which Yedam loses. The last thing they decided to ride was the Ferris wheel. They sat beside each other. Yedam's resting his head on Asahi's shoulders, playing with Asahi's fingers.
"Asahi" he called him. Asahi replies with a short 'hmm?'. "Do you remember? Today's also the day when we first met." He continued and looked at Asahi.
Asahi smiles. "Yes, it has been a tough 2 years being with you." Asahi receives a smack on his shoulders on this remark. He just laughed at Yedam's annoyed face.
"I'm just kidding. Of course, I remember. It was the day that I lost myself, but you've found me." Asahi said looking at him, holding Yedam's both hands. He moves his hands on Yedam's cheek as he closes the gap between them. He closes his eyes. A faint image flashes on his head. He ignores this as he moves away from Yedam slowly. Leaving another peck on his forehead after. They smiled at each other as silence surrounded them, happy with just spending time with each other appreciating the view from the top of the Ferris wheel.
Before they went home, Yedam suddenly craved coffee. Asahi just agreed to him. Besides, who wouldn't want some coffee on a cold spring afternoon. They've decided to stop by the nearest coffee shop.
Café by the Flowers.
Asahi read that name again and again. Why does it sound familiar? He looks at his surroundings.
"Hi-kun we've been friends for years now. Don't you think it's time for us to take it to the next level?" he asked him. His hands were sweaty as he held the other's hand.
"What?" He asked. He felt his heart beating fast.
He looks at him intently in the eyes. "I like you Hi-kun. Please be my boyfriend."
Asahi touches his head as he feels pain again. What was that about? This was the same place. He closes his eyes as he tries to endure the pain. His hold on Yedam's hand tightens which makes the other look at him.
"Sahi, are you okay? Is your head aching again?" He asked. His voice and eyes were full of concern as he held Asahi's face. He looked at him as the pain subsided. "C'mon let's go home," Yedam said as he pulled Asahi but Asahi pulled him back.
"I'm okay. Let's go." He said as he pulled Yedam inside the store.
"No. It's okay. We can just make coffee at home" Yedam insisted but Asahi still pulled him and brought him to the nearest table.
"Wait here, I'll buy it for you." Asahi said and left before Yedam could protest. Yedam just sighs as he looks at his boyfriend who comically walked his way to order coffee. Yedam just shakes his head and laughs at him. Asahi looked back at him when he heard his laugh and tried to give him a funny wink. Yedam just replied with a finger heart.
Asahi continued to walk his way to the counter with a smile on his face. Completely forgetting what happened in his mind earlier. He walks up to the cashier to order.
"Good afternoon sir. What would you like to have today?" The cashier asked, not looking at him. The guy was busy picking up receipts and tissues he needed to throw away.
"Please give me one americano and one latte. Regular size for take-out" Asahi spoke while finding his card on his wallet.
The guy suddenly stood up and looked at the man in front of him. He easily recognized his voice. "Asahi." He said his mouth slightly agape. He couldn't believe he'd see him again after two years.
Asahi looked up at the man. "Ah yes, I'm Asahi. I forgot to give you my name, but how did you know that?"
The man didn't respond. His eyes were quite teary as he proceeded to hug Asahi even though the counter was between them. But he was immediately pushed back by Asahi quite forcefully.
"I'm sorry. But do I know you?" Asahi asked while straightening out his clothes. He tried to keep his cool, trying not to be rude.
The guy was taken aback, looking confused. He's also quite overwhelmed to see him again so he's finding it hard to sort out his words. "Asahi, It's me Jaehyuk. We-- I--" He stumbled on his words as Asahi just looked at him confused.
Before he had a chance to complete his sentence, Asahi's attention was stolen by Yedam. He linked his arms on Asahi's arms as he asked, "Sahi-kun what's taking you so long?" He saw how Jaehyuk had his hands on his boyfriend's wrist. "Is everything okay?"
Asahi pulled his hands from Jaehyuk. "Yes. Everything's okay. I'll just have to pay for our drinks." Asahi said as he handed over his card to Jaehyuk.
Jaehyuk just looked at him. "Asahi, can we talk please?" He said. His eyes pleading. Yedam frowns at this. It's the first time in two years that someone recognized him. He looks at Asahi who's looking at Jaehyuk full of confusion.
"Sahi-kun, I'll just make coffee at home. Let's go." Yedam said as he pulled Asahi out of the Café. They walked on the streets silently, no one dared to speak. Asahi was silent. His mind was occupied by the thought of the man and the looks he gave him. Yedam on the other hand is holding Asahi's hand tightly. He was shocked to see someone who recognized Asahi. Looking at that guy's face, it seems that Asahi and the guy had a close relationship. He also looked familiar. Their minds are both occupied by different things and things stayed silent until the bus came.