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Punong puno ng halo halong emosyon ang dibdib ni Taeyong. He was so damn overwhelmed but in a good way, at kanina pa n’ya gustong umiyak. His friends, Doyoung, Jungwoo, Johnny and him are all here. Kitang kita n’ya ang mga ngiti nito, they look so damn proud of him. At ang mga fans n’ya, they’re screaming his name, screaming for him, and cheering for him. He had a lot of doubts, he thought he wouldn’t make it, but here he is today, standing in front of a hundred people, showcasing his art, his music.
He made it.
After the SHALALA performance, Taeyong bowed deeply, said his thanks to the fans, to the people who supported him. Pag-ayos n’ya nang tayo ay saktong pagdapo nang tingin n’ya sa lalaking naka-upo ilang metro ang layo sa kanya, he’s smiling widely at him. Kahit madilim sa parte na kinakaupuan nito, kita ni Taeyong ang malawak na ngiti nito.
He said his farewells to the fans, wished them luck and finally, backstage. Randam pa rin ni Taeyong ang adrenaline gawa nang pagpeperform sa stage, kasama nito ay ang pagod. Pagdating ni Taeyong sa backstage ay agad s’yang inasikaso ng mga staff, and again Taeyong said his thanks to them. Pagkatapos ng ilang minutong pasalamatan ay agad na hinanap ni Taeyong ang nobyo.
In the sea of staff, he found him. Kasama nito ang mga kaibigan nila, when Johnny saw him approaching, ngumisi ito at siniko si Jaehyun. Bago pa makita ni Taeyong si Jaehyun ay kanina pa nakatitig sa kanya ang binata. Taeyong beamed when he saw him, dali-dali s’yang lumapit sa mga kaibigan.
Doyoung enveloped him in a hug, patting his back, and Taeyong muttered, “Thank you, Doie.” and Doyoung jokes, “May kapalit ‘to.” Taeyong chuckles at humiwalay, si Jungwoo naman ang sumunod na yumakap sa kanya, “Congrats, hyung! Ang galing mo!”
Taeyong patted his back, “Thank you, Woo!”
The next one is Johnny, Johnny pulled him into a hug, patting his shoulders, “Congrats, Yongie! You deserve this.” And Taeyong almost cried.
At last, si Jaehyun.
Nakatanggal na ang mask na suot nito, ngunit suot suot pa rin ang hoodie, sombrero at salamin. There’s a ghost of a smile on his lips, and his arms are wide open, wordlessly signaling to Taeyong; Come here, baby.
Taeyong embraced him, ang mga braso nito ay nakapulupot sa leeg ni Jaehyun, and like an instinct, Jaehyun’s arms wrapped snugly on his waist. Binaon ni Taeyong ang ilong n’ya sa balikat ng nobyo, the familiar scent filled his senses and Taeyong relaxed. He is home.
“So proud of you, baby.” Mahinang bulong sa kanya ni Jaehyun at bahagyang tumagilid ang ulo nito para bigyan s’ya ng mumunting halik sa tenga. Tears filled Taeyong’s eyes, at mas lalong humigpit ang yakap n’ya kay Jaehyun.
He fucking made it.
“I love you..” Taeyong muttered, “I love you, Jae..” He hiccuped, tears slid off his cheeks, staining Jaehyun’s hoodie.
Jaehyun kissed the side of his head, “I love you.” Mahinang bulong nito sa tenga n’ya.
Mga ilang segundo pa silang nagyakapan bago humiwalay sa isa’t isa, red blossomed on Taeyong’s face nang makita ang nakakalokong ngisi ng mga kaibigan nila. Jaehyun’s arms remained wrapped on his waist.
A month had passed, sa apartment nilang dalawa.
Taeyong chuckled against Jaehyun’s hard chest as they watched the behind the scenes video of Taeyong’s SHALALA promotion sa cellphone ni Jaehyun na hawak ni Taeyong. Si Jaehyun naman ay napailing na lang, and he placed a kiss on top of Taeyong’s head, “Tagong-tago naman ako sa video na ‘to, babe, tas pati yung yakap natin, cutted.” Saad ni Jaehyun.
“Baka daw mahalata!” Tawa ni Taeyong.
Jaehyun just pouted, Taeyong raised his head. Their eyes met, and they lovingly gazed at each other. Taeyong closed the distance between them, and his plump lips met Jaehyun’s soft ones.
Between their kisses, a whisper was heard.
“I love you.”