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☁✨(Well now really when we go back into falling in love. And say, it's crazy. Falling)✨☁️
It all started when he was walking out of his studio.
Hyunjin lifted his head watching the dark clouds with the heavy drops drenching everything around him, thanking his past self for bringing an umbrella with him. He started walking fast, desperate to get under his warm blanket, maybe even watch an episode of his favorite drama. He might be a fan of rain but freezing isn't something he likes.
He lets his eyes wander around, the rain always makes him feel at ease. After all, standing in the rain makes you feel like getting washed up from worries, problems, and mistakes.
Maybe that's what this person in front of his eyes is doing, standing there under the pouring rain with his soaked clothes, head tilted to the sky, drenched brown hair sticking to his forehead. He had soft features, his eyes closed, and a smile splattered on his face. The boy looks so peaceful yet Hyunjin’s breathing is a mess.
'Beautiful' thought Hyunjin while looking at him.
Ever since Hyunjin was young, he had a habit of capturing everything beautiful he liked with his precious camera, and so he did…
*click*
'The picture came out perfectly', he thought while he was checking the pictures. Not knowing that that person opened his eyes and took notice of his presence, until the moment Hyunjin lifted his head, eyes locked with the stranger’s eyes.
The world stopped moving for him.
☁️✨( You see? We don't say "rising into love". There is in it, the idea of the fall.)✨☁️
At the sound of the door opening, Hyunjin lifted his head and smiled at the brown-head. After that accident they became friends, hanging out and visiting cafes, sometimes even studying together in the library. Seungmin became Hyunjin's number one fan (Seungmin’s words not his), after he saw that picture of him, he started complimenting Hyunjin's skills, and always asked to see the photos he takes.
"Can I see it?" the stranger asked while walking steadily towards him. Hyunjin hesitated, knowing that he shouldn't take pictures of people without their approval but he agreed eventually. The stranger eyed the picture that's been captured by the lens, "Wow it's so beautiful" he awed with his mouth open cutely.
"You are the reason why it's beautiful," Hyunjin said without realizing it, he was shocked at his words but didn't show it. While the drenched male just giggled at him.
"Didn't take you for a flirt, anyways I'm Seungmin!"
"So what are we doing today?'' asked Seungmin while sitting on the chair opposite of him, interrupting Hyunjin's thoughts.
"Well hello to you too, I'm good thanks for asking."
"Okay, then I'm leaving."
"Hey wait, I'm joking! But yes we are doing something today."
"Here you are, that wasn't that hard now, was it?" yup he is teasing him.
Since his other friend Felix is sick these days he can't model for him, and he needs an alternative model, so what's better than asking his new friend that he met a few days ago.
"Ugh, you are making me regret this. But anyway, can I ask for your help? I got a new project to work on and I think you'll fit in with my idea for it, so can you be my model for this project? It's okay if you don't want to, it's just an offer you can totally reject it!" said the dark head with one breath, he sure can rap well. "Sure. Why not?'' shrugged Seungmin while sipping on Hyunjin’s iced-americano.
"Wa- wait, really?" Hyunjin is surprised, he knows that not everybody is comfortable with photo sessions.
"I mean yeah, I don't see why not. You basically took a picture of me when you didn't even know my name, so yup I'm sure"
at that Hyunjin groaned "You're not letting this go are you?" A smile on seungmin's face was enough of an answer.
After an hour of driving, having Day6 songs blasting through the speakers, and Seungmin’s soft voice singing along, they arrived at the shore. Hyunjin got his equipment ready, while Seungmin ran off exploring the place. With the sun setting on the horizon, clouds in different shapes and shades reflecting its colors on the water, the soft breeze rustling his hair, and a puppy (Seungmin) running around, everything looked perfect. When everything was set they started the photoshoot with Seungmin posing according to Hyunjin’s instructions, wearing an all-white outfit, and the sun kissing his soft skin. Leaving Hyunjin’s mind racing with 'perfect, perfect, perfect,...' on repeat.
Eventually, they wrapped everything up, the photographer ended up treating Seungmin for dinner in a restaurant near the shore as a 'thank you payment'.
"You know, you never showed me the pictures.'' Seungmun pouted with his mouth full of food.
''Not now, I need to edit them first, although I doubt that I'll need to do much editing. After all, they turn out perfect, because of you" Hyunjin whispers the last part not knowing that it was audible for the other, who blushed slightly.
Seungmin laughed softly, "didn't take you for a flirt, Hyunjin."
The taller one flushed from embarrassment not expecting him to hear that part.
This only caused the brown-haired to increase in laughter.
And that sound alone was enough for Hyunjin's heart to beat like a drum.
☁️✨(And it goes back, as a matter of fact, to extremely fundamental things.
That there is always a curious tie at some point between the fall and the creation.)✨☁️
Ever since Hyunjin was a child he admired love and its forms. He saw the love in his parent's eyes, the admiration he had for his other friends, the liking he took in his hobbies, dance, photography, and even rapping he loves and he knows what type of love you have and feel for everything. But for once he is confused about what Seungmin is to him, a friend? But then why does he admire his friend that much, why do his eyes always wander off towards him, why do his heart race and chest hurt from just the thought of him?
...Or maybe something more?
This is something he's scared to even think about, hoping that if he ignores it, it'll eventually go away, but no such luck.
Yes, he did have a few lovers in the past but none of them lasted that long nor did they had that effect on him, as Seungmin did by just being by his side as a friend.
He knows about true love or as people like to call it "soulmates" but he didn't even dare to linger at that thought, and so for once he feels lost.
They were at the library studying, or more so Seungmin studying with Hyunjin trying to. "Hey Jinnie, do you need help?"
"No it's okay, it's just my mind feels heavy." Seungmin surely took notice of his bad state, he sighed feeling bad that he worried his friend.
"Let's take a break then, what do you like to drink?"
"Ah, coffee I guess?" Hyunjin wasn't sure of his friend’s plan but answered nevertheless.
"Okay I'll be back soon," Seungmin said walking away leaving him a mess behind.
Hyunjin huffed out in frustration feeling hopeless, he flopped his head on the table a bit too loudly considering a few students looked in his direction but he didn't care, drowning in his thoughts even more.
It took about five minutes and then Seungmin came back to the table. He just passed the drink to him without even saying a word. Hyunjin lifted his head and looked at his friend’s eyes silently thanking him for the drink.
"You look like you need it," Seungmin shrugged.
A silence took over them, with Hyunjin drinking his coffee, still deep in his thoughts, and Seungmin looking through the large windows of the library.
"Let's go on a walk, I know a place that will help you clear your mind a bit." and Hyunjin agreed without even a second thought.
They silently collected their stuff and headed towards the doors of the library. The cold wind hit their skin, making them shudder at the feeling. The sun has set a long time ago, leaving only the light of the moon that created a soft glow on their path. They took steady steps toward their destination, with Hyunjin following Seungmin’s lead. Their walk was silent save for the sound of the cold wind shuffling the dead leaves. After arriving at their destination, which turned out to be the playground near campus, Seungmin made a beeline towards the swings, and so he followed him.
The clanging of swings is the only thing heard with Hyunjin back to being deep in thoughts. "You know this is my safe place, I like it here" Seungmin began after a beat of silence, making Hyunjin snap out of his thoughts. He examined the brown head's action, him swinging slightly, eyes filled with glints of stars, with a comforting smile decorating his face
"It seems like something is bothering you and It's obviously something big and important to you, to be thinking about it that hard, and although I only knew you for a month, I'm sure you'll figure it out, so try and let loose."
The fresh air was filling his lungs yet looking to his side made him breathless. he quickly averted his eyes to the ground exhaling softly "maybe I will" he muttered to himself.
"Why do you come here that often?" Hyunjin asked, trying to change the subject yet he was genuinely curious. "Um, sometimes it's to clear my thoughts, or to sing since no one is around when it's the night it gets so quiet, I get the chance to sing without getting interrupted or bothering anyone."
"But you can go to a studio?''
"It's not the same when you're out in the open air." He admires Seungmin's passion for singing, It's obvious that he is born to sing with that voice of his.
"Will you sing for me?" He asked curiously.
"Hmm, I'll think about it, maybe someday in the future."
"Promise?"
"Pinky promise!" Seungmin confirmed lifting his pinky with a determined look on his face.
And so that night a picture of their pinkies intertwined under the mellow moonlight found its place in Hyunjin’s camera.
☁️✨(Taking this ghastly risk is the condition of there being life. You see, for all life is an act of faith and an act of gamble.
The moment you take a step, you do so on an act of faith because you don't really know that the floor's not going to give under your feet.)✨☁️
Just a normal day in Hyunjin’s life. Him chilling alone in peace inside the cafe that he agreed he'll meet Seungmin in. Until it's all crushed out when the seat opposite to him was taken by his roommate and his loud boyfriend. Oh, how lovely.
"Hyunjinnie, long time no see!" Minho sang out.
"Really Hyung? I live with you, I see you every day" deadpanned Hyunjin, clearly not liking what's happening.
"What are you doing here sitting alone?" asked Jisung after he greeted him with a wave.
"Oh, wait! are you dating behind our backs? is this why you always spent your days out of the dorm?" Minho said with a sweet tone teasing the other.
"Hey, Jinnie'' everyone turned their heads at the new sound. Where a boy is found, having puppy-like features, dark brown eyes hiding behind the thin rounded lens of glasses, wearing a white beret on his brown hair, with a big scarf covering half of his face, and a baby blue sweater covering his frame. "And his friends?" said the person with a tilt of his head.
"Oh wow, you truly are dating" stated Jisung dumbfounded.
"Jisung don't say things like that!" blurted Hyunjin feeling embarrassed by his friend’s words
"Well hello to you..?"
"Ah, Seungmin, Kim seungmin"
"Seungmin, it's a pleasure meeting you. Please take a seat. I've been wondering when I will finally meet you. I am Minho and this is my boyfriend Jisung." Assured a delighted Minho that clearly took a liking to how the event had turned out. Hyunjin only glared at his Hyung, knowing very well what his intentions were.
Seungmin took a seat next to Hyunjin, eyeing the two in front of him cautiously, not really knowing what is going on.
"so Seungmin…"
And that's how Hyunjin's friends met Seungmin, and so chaos ensued.
A picture of them that had been taken by Minho (with a weird filter) had been sent out to Hyunjin.
With a message that says 'damn that Seungmin boy truly had you under his spell'
☁️✨☁️
After that encounter, they headed back to the dorm Jisung with them, since he wants to have a sleepover with his boyfriend.
Hyunjin had settled down in the living room, watching a show or trying to, Until his plan was ruined when Minho came in sitting beside him, having a mischievous expression on his face.
"Seungmin is so cool," Jisung stated, jumping on his boyfriend's lap.
"Ugh, you're heavy." that caused Minho to get a slap on his chest. He had an ugly pout on his face glaring at his boyfriend, but nevertheless he hugged Jisung close accepting defeat.
"But yeah I know right, that's probably why Hyunjin is hiding him from us."
"Hey, I'm not hiding him! It's just you guys never asked."
The two lovers shared a knowing look. "Yeah, he's definitely hiding him from us."
That caused Hyunjin to groan, a light blush coating his cheeks. They giggle at his action, knowing very well how to push his buttons.
"Relax we won't steal your precious Seungminnie, yet."
"You guys won't let me live this through hah?"
"Never" was his answer.
Yup, these devils definitely won't let him live in peace.
Then Minho said with a serious tone "But enough of that, I saw the way you look at him."
Hyunjin knows what his Hyung is hinting about and he's honestly not surprised. It's clear that his roommate had caught up to his habits.
"I'm afraid" he stated knowing very well that his friend won't let this slide. "I think I'm getting feelings for him, but I don't know what these feelings are. One word from his mouth makes me dizzy, his laugh and smile make me breathless, his caring and kindness make my limbs go weak, an- and I'm afraid. I'm afraid that my feelings are going to mess things up, that I'll fail him. I'm afraid because this is all new to me and I don't know what to do." he trembled, feeling tears prickling in his eyes. He feels lost, he's scared that he'll ruin something up, or rather lose someone and he's not ready for this.
"Hey, look at me! Oh honey," next thing he knew, he was enveloped in his Hyung's arm crying his heart out.
They sat in silence for a bit as Hyunjin let himself calm down. Minho stroking Hyunjin's head softly, petting him like a cat, and the younger couldn’t help but lean into the touch. Jisung silently handed him water. He was sad for his friend but decided not to interfere since his boyfriend was doing a great job calming Hyunjin down.
"You never knew what might happen. and that's the scary part. But no matter how small or big it is, your feelings are valued so try and act upon them. If anything happens or you feel lost, you have us, me, Jisung, and Felix. we'll always be with you. After all, it doesn't matter if it's now, tomorrow or even a month later someone will love you in the end, and that's what matters. Plus I'm certain that Seungmin will not push you away, from what I saw you aren’t the only one with heart-shaped eyes. So do it, shoot your shot! Who knows maybe you'll score yourself a soulmate by the end of the way."
Minho's words had a great effect on him since the next thing he knew he was drifting into dreamland.
He's afraid, and that's okay.
☁️✨(The moment you take a journey, what an act of faith.)✨☁️
They started going out more with Hyunjin's friends. He even met Seungmin’s best friend (that cute boy) Jeongin.
At the end of their first semester, they decided to celebrate by having a simple movie marathon, since they were exhausted from the finals. That's how Hyunjin found himself shopping for junk food with Seungmin.
"Are they soulmates?" Seungmin questioned while pushing the cart.
"who?"
"you know, Minho and Jisung"
"Oh, yeah they are, isn't it obvious? I mean they are inseparable and sickeningly in love with each other. I honestly wasn't that surprised when the next day they met I found out they had already become Soulmates." That caused Seungmin to stop his steps, with a look of bewilderment on his face.
"Wait, what? Are you serious, next day?"
"Yup, literally next day, as in twenty-four hours later. they complete each other perfectly, true soulmates I'd say. Why are you asking tho?"
"Nah, I'm just curious."
"Now help me out, what popcorn flavor should we get?" Hyunjin hummed, still thinking very hard about his options and what's best to pick.
while Seungmin silently took the salted one and moved on knowing that Hyunjin will take a century to choose.
Back at the dorm, they were greeted by annoyed faces.
"Finally, what took you guys that long?" rushed a hungry Jisung taking the grocery bags and placing them on the table with Felix helping him.
"Someone had a crisis about popcorn flavor."
"Wow, you really threw me under the bus that fast, Seungminnie?" At this point, Hyunjin wasn't even surprised.
"c'mon sit your asses down we got movies to watch" ordered a grumpy Minho.
Jeongin was about to take a piece of pizza but his hands got swatted away by Hyunjin.
"Sorry innie but photos first, now smile everyone" that caused the younger to huff in annoyance but did as told. They gathered around, everyone doing weird poses for the picture.
*click*
"We all look ugly in this" everyone laughed at the younger’s disgusted expression.
"I'll post it, then"
"Hey! No, delete it!"
The night began with them watching a rom-com movie, munching on food till their stomachs were full.
Not even three movies later, Felix was passed out with Jeongin sound asleep beside him, they were wrapped up by blue blankets making them look smaller and softer, just like babies.
On the opposite side of them, is Minho on the big couch with jisung on top of him, head hidden in the crook of Minho’s neck.
While Hyunjin and Seungmin were still watching the boring movie.
The urge to say something had been on Hyunjin’s mind for weeks yet every time he's about to say something, his plans get ruined.
he wanted to breathe finally, so he threw his caution out the window, and without even thinking twice he blurted out.
"Seungmin, listen I know this might sound rushed but I like you. And I don't know if you like me or not but can I at least take you out one day. It's okay if you say no." even when he finally said these words, his legs wouldn't stop shaking from nervousness.
"But you had me every day?" Seungmin said, which made Hyunjin pout.
"As in a date Seungmin. A date"
"Hm, then yes you can take me out on a date."
Hyunjin beamed, feeling light and free. It was like a weight had been lifted off him.
"Just so you know I like you too."
Hyunjin might have gotten a bit too excited considering he literally flung himself toward Seungmin. But it didn't matter because now he got himself a date with the latter.
☁️✨( The moment that you enter into any kind of human undertaking in relationship, what an act of faith.
See, you've given yourself up. But this is the most powerful thing that can be done: surrender)✨☁️
Today they are going on a date, so here he is in front of the amusement park with Seungmin looking in awe around the place. After they got in, he felt himself getting dragged by an excited and jumpy puppy.
They ended up playing every game. from the roller coaster in which they screamed their lungs out, to the carousel laughing and getting judgmental looks from people, and to the haunted house which led Hyunjin to cling to Seungmin for his dear life.
Eventually, they started playing silly games from different stalls, with Hyunjin succeeding in winning a stuffed puppy for Seungmin who smiled brightly hugging the toy close, leaving Hyunjin with a racing heart. to the photo booth taking pictures with silly poses nearly falling off the booth chair due to laughing that hard.
"C'mon let's get some food, and sit for a while" Hyunjin stated, lightly dragging them towards the food stalls. The smell of food made him even hungrier.
They sat at a table nearby and began filling their stomachs.
"Umm, that's so good. wanna bite?" Seungmin offered.
Hyunjin opened his mouth, waiting for Seungmin to feed him, and after getting a taste of that food he nearly moaned. All this playing surely left them hungry.
"Why are you staring at me like this?" Seungmin questioned, since Hyunjin wouldn't look away from his face.
"You have some food on your cheek, here let me get it" and without thinking twice he swiped it. The feeling of soft and fluffy skin under his fingertips, had his heart-melting.
"Cute" light blush dusted the brown head's cheeks.
By the time they were both finished, he felt even more infatuated by Seungmin. He didn't want this date to end.
"You know, I'm serious about you, Seungmin. And I want to court you, so will you let me?"
He felt a light touch on his left cheek, a peck. He had just gotten a peck on his cheek from his crush, making him blush furiously.
"I'd like that, darling"
darling, sounded angelic to his ears. He likes this nickname.
he never had tried that hard for someone but he knew Seungmin is an exception
☁️✨☁️
It's been two weeks of them tipping around each other, going on dates, blushing madly when they see each other. their friends are just sick of this, and Minho truly got bored of hearing Seungmin this and Seungmin that. as much as they enjoy this and find it cute they just want these two to end up together. as soon as possible.
With a few pep talks from Jisung and Minho, they handed Hyunjin a bouquet of red camellias and sent him away to Seungmin hoping that this longing between these two will just end.
He headed out walking in the streets that had been covered by thick white snow, cold wind hitting his face. combing a hand through his hair, letting out a heavy breath. 'It's now or never', 'be selfish' Minho's words repeated in his mind reminding him that whatever happens next he can handle it after all his friends got his back. and he knew that that's true.
it wasn't something shocking to Hyunjin when just a week of him courting Seungmin he knew he was deeply in love with him, he's sure that everyone knew, heck he wouldn't be surprised if Seungmin himself knew. Yes, he was that easy to read by people who knew him well.
He stared at the bouquet of red camellias in his hand, they were beautiful. He knew that camellias meant true admiration and passion to a person, and his person was Seungmin, sighing he hoped that they wouldn't go to waste. looking around the playground, It was their hangout spot, them spending days talking about everything yet nothing at the same time, laughing their lungs out, spending days fooling around, and running around like toddlers.
a pair of warm hands covered his view.
"Guess who~" a voice sang out. He knew who it was, but decided to play dumb.
"I don't know a cat maybe?"
"wrong"
"A giraffe? Oh! Wait, I know a cute puppy!"
He got a slap on his shoulder.
"I'm not a puppy Hyunjin, how many times do I have to tell you that?"
"but you are '' He whined, turning around, sneaking his hand around Seungmin’s waist, hugging him closer to his body. needing him close.
"I have something to tell you." he whispered after breaking the hug. Handing the bouquet to Seungmin who gave him a wide smile, red covering the tip of his ears.
Hyunjin dropped his gaze to the ground avoiding eye contact, while fidgeting with his fingers, palms getting sweaty. "You know after spending these days with you, my feelings have changed."
He sighed, meeting eyes with these dark pupils that held calmness inside them, reminding him to take a deep breath. "Kim Seungmin, my feelings are getting bigger for you every second. I'm in love with you, so will you be my boyfriend?" he said it, he finally did, yes he did stutter but he did just confess his feelings for this man standing in front of him. he felt free yet scared.
a bubble of nerves settled in his stomach. He wanted to back down, run away and hide in his dorm forever, maybe even bury himself alive. but he stood his ground. He is determined to win Seungmin’s heart, he doesn't want to seem like a coward.
Seungmin's eyes had this light in them, he didn't know he could see the star in these eyes but here he is getting lost in them. the soft whisper of seungmin's words echoes in his head, ringing his senses.
"Yes Hyunjin, I'll gladly be your boyfriend. I love you too"
he's feeling weird, a good weird. limbs feeling numb, his mind going blank, heart pumping hard like it's about to run from his body, face flushed, with ears colored red.
At this moment Seungmin seems to glow in his eyes. A slight pain tattooed itself on his wrists, there in bold font was Kim Seungmin engraved on his wrist.
He found his soulmate, Seungmin is his soulmate.
The spark of joy that filled his lungs is too much making his inside buzzing, yet he's having this euphoric feeling like he's over floating on this moment, and oh how much he likes it.
The younger’s hands are on the back of his neck, as his hand went down rubbing Seungmin's hip.
"Can I kiss you?" He darted his eyes towards his now soulmate's lips, cupping Seungmin warm cheeks with his cold hand, making the latter shiver. Seungmin gave him a slight nod and that was all Hyunjin needed.
It wasn't obvious who leaned in first but all he knows is that Seungmin's lips are soft and warm, sweet to his taste. They leaned more into the kiss, relaxing their mouths as they kissed in sync.
After what feels like ages but were just a few seconds, their lips disconnect. Hyunjin wanted more,the feeling of the other's soft and warm lips on his, he was drunk off the other's touch. And was about to lean again to kiss Seungmin more, but a soft giggle against his lips slowly made him get his senses back.
He pouted knowing his soulmate is laughing at his eagerness.
"Aw don't pout darling" Seungmin looked at him knowingly, he just wined and tried getting even closer to Seungmin.
"You'll get more kisses but not here," the brunette said with a light pink blush dusting his cheeks, his lips curled into a beautiful smile.
Hyunjin took a second to grasp what was being said. The next thing that happened was Seungmin getting dragged out of the playground with a happy and excited Hyunjin, who obviously had a mission in mind.
Getting all the kisses he can get tonight from his now-boyfriend, soulmate.
☁️✨(See. And love is an act of surrender to another person. Total abandonment. I give myself to you. Take me. Do anything you like with me.
See. So, that's quite mad because you see, it's letting things get out of control. All sensible people keep things in control)✨☁️
Hyunjin woke up from his dreamland. His limbs felt numb so he started stretching them out and rolled over in bed until he was facing his boyfriend, who was still sound asleep with his soft cheeks squished on the pillow, brown hair scattered around, and a small pout resting on his lips, cute. Mornings like these are what Hyunjin loves the most.
He swung his legs over the side of the bed. As soon as his feet touched the floor he felt like backing out and getting back under his beloved blanket cuddling his lover. But he can't because it's already afternoon and Seungmin must eat something.
With light steps, he made a beeline toward the kitchen. His mission is to make food for both of them, hoping that he won't burn the whole place down. Since he can't cook that well, he settled on something simple, a toasted peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a cup of honey tea. It didn’t look that appealing but at least he tried.
"Daa!"
Hyunjin startled, his soul almost left his body. A hand on his heart he turned around glaring at his freshen-up boyfriend who just giggled at him. Although he couldn't stay mad at his boyfriend, the sight of him giggling made his insides melt into puddles. He missed seeing this side of Seungmin.
"You scared me Seungminnie!"
"you should've seen your face"
"haha, very funny, how do you feel tho angel?"
"Much better now, I just feel a bit of headache but nothing big, oh come on don't give me this pout, you big baby" Seungmin scolded him, taking steps toward hyunjin wanting to get his daily forehead kisses.
"It seems like your fever has dropped down a little," mumbled Hyunjin against his soulmate’s forehead, after giving him a peck.
The smell of lavender shampoo invaded his senses, the soft locks of seungmin tickling his nose, the warmth of his soulmate's body pressed against his made him feel at ease.
He placed the food on the table with the medicine, and just gave the brunette a look. It seemed that Seungmin got the message, sitting down on the chair and began eating (or more so Hyunjin feeding him).
"When will you stop staring at me?"
"Never, cutie." Hyunjin had this fond look on his face, Seungmin is the definition of warmth, so having his boyfriend eating and being healthy again is something he missed seeing.
Seungmin had been sick all week, he tried to keep it a secret from Hyunjin not wanting to worry the other, but their soulmate connection had ruined his plan. And well Hyunjin being the stubborn person he is, broke into Seungmin's dorm (he knows where the spare key is) and started taking care of his sick boyfriend.
He knows Seungmin is strong, but when it's Seungmin he'll always worry.
Once they were finished, Hyunjin started to clear the table, washing the dishes, and cleaning the mess he made earlier.
"Finally, now my prize," Hyunjin said, puckering his lips in a silent request to get a kiss as a prize for his hard work. He leaned down so that his lips are aligned with Seungmin's lip.
"Nuh-uh, I don't want you catching the disease, now do I?" a smirk formed on his boyfriend's lips. He frowns deeply and stomps his legs, like a little toddler not getting a treat. Seungmin couldn't help but laugh at the latter antics.
"Okay, okay you will get one…only if you catch me first!" Then Seungmin started running around, giggling. It took Him several seconds to grasp what was being said, he then began chasing after his boyfriend mumbling under his breath how this isn’t fair.
They ended up cuddling on the couch, with Hyunjin caging the other (so he won't run away), while scattering butterfly kisses on seungmin's torso.
"Why does it feel like you're eating me?"
"mm you're tasty" Hyunjin mumbles against his skin. "stop it tickles" the brown head giggles trying to stop Hyunjin's movement.
Despite what he said Seungmin ran his fingers in the taller's hair not really stopping the other.
"Take a nap baby, you need it" Seungmin just hummed in approval.
He kneeled down in front of the couch, and started humming a song, playing with Seungmin's brown locks. It seemed that after a few minutes Seungmin had fallen asleep. Relishing in the sight of his soulmate, with a relaxed face, and a simple smile on his lips. That's all he needs in life, just the sight of his soulmate safe and sound with that smile of his, hyunjin can live a long happy life.
Fetching his phone from the table nearby, he took a picture of his sleepy boyfriend, silently cooing at him.
"Why must I get a cute boyfriend, when I know my heart can't handle cute things?"
☁️✨(Watch it, watch it, watch it. Security? Vigilance Watch it.
Police? Watch it.
Guards? Watch it. Who's going to watch the guards?)✨☁️
It was finals season, accompanied with the stress and work that took all of their time.
Hyunjin was sitting in his seat working his ass off trying to finish at least half of his work. He felt bad because he isn't spending that much time with his soulmate, just texting each other simple messages, not seeing each other that much. And that affected him.
*ding*
[meet me at the park in 5 mins]
It was a message from Seungmin, it seemed like his soulmate could feel his misery and longing for him.
He knew that Seungmin had a habit of going to the park to clear his mind and sing his feelings out. It was already midnight, he was worried about him, nevertheless he did as told, leaving his work unfinished and getting himself a jacket, slipping on his sneakers, with his phone in hand he left the dorm passing by an occupied Minho who only gave him a curious glance considering how late it was.
It took about ten minutes walk on foot to reach his distance. From afar he can see a shadow sitting on the swings, and so he took light steps toward it.
"Hey" he greeted his boyfriend, kissing his soulmate's forehead.
"just the forehead?" Seungmin pouted, showing his dislike for lack of kisses, giving him puppy eyes and who is hyunjin to not give him what he desires so he did. kissing these soft lips almost not wanting to separate from them. After all, he's a weak man for this person (Kim Seungmin) alone.
"I missed you" he said, feeling the need to expose his feelings to Seungmin.
"I missed you too"
"So why did you summon me here tonight? Not that I'm complaining."
Hyunjin took a seat on the swing next to his boyfriend’s swing, wanting to be as close as he could to his boyfriend on this cold night.
"Well do you remember? A year ago, I made you a promise, that I'll sing for you and so tonight I'll fulfill that promise"
Now that Seungmin said that he noticed the guitar resting on his lap. He looked with hopeful eyes at his boyfriend. sure he knows his soulmate got the voice of an angel, people complimenting his voice, and heard him sing on many occasions. But knowing that an angel is singing for him alone made him feel special, them sitting in this place with stars dusting the sky bright in the dark night, had his mind racing and heart pumping hard against his ribcage.
Seungmin set his guitar in his lap and made sure the strings were set up. He began playing a soft melody that filled the silence, then he started singing his heart out.
♬
...In order for me to meet you
So I can recognize you
You, who I’ve never seen before
When I finally meet you, on a day I can’t predict
When we finally become a “we”
So I won’t just pass by you
So I can recognize you
Please stay that way...
♬
Hyunjin had rested his head on the chains of the swings facing his boyfriend and taking in the scene in front of him, the light glow of moonlight highlighting Seungmin's features while he plays the last tunes. A smile found its way on Hyunjin’s face, he felt drunk, drunk of that feeling that settled in his guts, making his inside heat up.
he's a goner.
"I love you" he couldn't hold it in anymore.
"I love you too, darling"
His hand rebelled, pulling the chain of Seungmin’s swing toward him who yelped in surprise. Making Seungmin's face close to his, with only a few centimeters apart. A smirk formed on Hyunjin’s features and then he stole a kiss from those soft lips, making both of them relax into it, calmness filling his body.
Tonight, They need each other close.
☁️✨(So, actually, therefore, the course of wisdom, what is really sensible, is to let go, is to commit oneself, to give oneself up and that's quite mad.)✨☁️
They are having a picnic date near the Han river. Today marks their third anniversary together as soulmates, and they decided on a simple date, nothing big or fancy.
Head in his boyfriend's lap, with Seungmin's delicate fingers playing through his long black hair. The sun was setting, golden rays painting the place, with the chilly wind blowing softly. It was peaceful.
Seungmin leaned down with a fond smile on his face, and rubbed his nose against Hyunjin’s.
"What are you doing?" he giggled, finding it a cute gesture from his boyfriend.
"Eskimo kiss, you like it?"
"you're cute"
'It's time' he thought. Rising to his feet and going for his backpack, fetching something from it. He silently placed the thing in Seungmin's lap who narrowed his eyes at him, "Didn't we agree on not buying each other gifts?" he questioned.
"Ah, yes we did. But this is something that you deserve to have a long time ago." Hyunjin said feeling shy by the sudden attention on him, his soulmate's eyes examining his posture.
He was nervous not about getting scolded by Seungmin, but from knowing what he will do later.
He fixed his eyes on the blanket they were sitting on, letting his head hang low.
Suddenly a piece of strawberry was pressed against his lips, making him lift his head, eyes meeting his soulmate's calming ones. "It's okay darling, you'll probably get your gift tonight anyways." Seungmin said flirtatiously, clearly hinting to something (spicy), while forcing the strawberry past Hyunjin's lips, he gulped. He took joy in winking to a shocked and bashful Hyunjin, who turned red, just like the color of fruit that he just swallowed.
Seungmin turned around, letting his back press against his chest, making Hyunjin back hug him. He rested his chin on his soulmate's shoulder, tilting his head to the side to see the others' features, while sneaking his hands around Seungmin’s waist.
"Now let's see...an album?" where enough words for Hyunjin's heart to beat like he ran a marathon.
Flopping through the pages of the album carefully. One page after another, it was photos of them, of how their journey began, cute phrases that Hyunjin wrote decorated each page.
You can clearly see the improvement of Hyunjin's skills through time by looking at them.
Starting from their first encounter, the photo that started everything, back then when he didn't even knew Seungmin's name. To the photo of Seungmin in that photoshoot near the shore, the photo of their pinky promise under the starry night, photos of their dates, photo of Seungmin sound asleep wrapped in burrito blanket, photos of them with their friends, and so more. It was all here, everything, every memory they have together all alive in this album.
A drop had fallen on one of the pages and Hyunjin took notice of it, he lifted his head thinking that it'll rain but was wrong when he saw tears flowing off his soulmate's eyes.
"Seungminnie! What's wrong, angel? Why are you crying?" he gently cupped the latter face in his hands, a worried expression ghosting his features.
Seungmin just pointed at the album in his hand.
"Hey I didn't do that so you'd cry. Please stop crying, I'll cry too" Seungmin smacked his shoulder.
"Ow! what was that for?"
"you're an idiot. You just gave me this, what do you expect me to do? Of course I'll cry!"
Seungmin hid his face inside his chest, Hyunjin started moving his fingers through the others back in a comfort motion.
"Seungminnie?" no answer. "baby, angel? cutie? love bug? Seungmin"
at this Seungmin looked at him, and that seemed to do the trick. Taking a shaky breath he began saying "baby, your entry to my life had a calm yet powerful rang on me. I love you so much, angel. I love everything about you, your laugh, your pout, your voice, your personality, your imperfection, I even love how hot you look wearing an apron on, maybe even with you not wearing anything..."
that got him a slap on the chest from a blushing Seungmin.
"What? It's true! oh god, I sound so sappy right now but only for you honey. say Seungmin, will you let me be selfish and let me have you for the rest of my life? build a family with you by my side? grow old and grey with you? Will you be mine forever?"
"Idiot! I'm yours from the start"
Hyunjin's eyes turned into crescent while he smiled widely. leaving a light kiss on the other's hair. feeling grateful for having this person inside his arms.
☁️✨(So we come to the strange conclusion that in madness lies sanity.)✨☁️
With a mug of hot chocolate in his hand he opened the door of the balcony and stepped in. Sitting himself beside his boyfriend, while handing the latter his drink.
"Thanks" Seungmin mumbled, taking the mug from him, delicate fingers brushing against his.
It was beautiful tonight, stars dusting across the night sky, shining lightly.
"Why do you always look at the sky?" he asked curiously, wanting to know why his boyfriend always sits near a window every night.
"I am looking for our star"
"our star?"
"Yes darling, our star. Did you know that soulmates are made from the same star? Each star has a story of its own. and I also like to acknowledge that there is more out there bigger than us, that our problems weigh nothing compared to this space. It helps lighten the weight you carry, and brings you peace of mind." a silence had fallen on them, a pleasant one.
While Seungmin was busy watching the night sky, he silently stared at those glassy, marble eyes of his soulmate.
How did he get this lucky?
In every aspect, Seungmin is warmth and home. He made him feel safe, protected, and wanted. Having this man by his side is the best gift from life, they say no one is perfect yet, in his eyes Seungmin is the definition of perfection, even with his flaws.
"C'mon baby, let’s get inside before you freeze your limbs"
Seungmin whined, shaking his head "No!"
Hyunjin gave him an unimpressed look. "Fine, but you have to carry me"
He sighed but complied anyway, squatting down, hands sneaking under his boyfriend’s thighs, then he lifted himself with Seungmin in his hands.
"And you call me the big baby," he mumbled under his breath, his soulmate only gave him an innocent look with a bright smile. He couldn’t resist his lover's cute expression, giving him a kiss on the nose, making them giggle.
After Getting inside he crawled under their blanket with his soulmate, hugging Seungmin close to his body, the smell of the other’s shampoo invading his senses, planting a soft kiss there, he mumbled"Goodnight angel."
Their relationship might have started with a heartbeat and eye contact but it was built by two people putting their efforts, trust, and patience in it.
In this life they found each other. and, they'll always find each other again. After all they are Soulmates, they are made from the same star, their souls are meant to be together.