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The atmosphere after Caratland was not comfortable for Mingyu's liking. It wasn't light, it wasn't heavy either. Its just that everyone seems to be walking on thin shell, careful of everything.
Woozi walked slowly towards Wonwoo, arms opening for a hug. Mingyu took the chance to stay behind Wonwoo, giving them space. But not too far because he knows Wonwoo will look for his presence soon after.
"I'm here, we're here, Won. We love you, so much." Woozi whispered, too low that only the three of them heared.
Wonwoo cried harder, clenching on Woozi's jacket. Mingyu felt his heart broke at the sight. If only he could take away his boyfriend's pain, he would. He would do everything for his Wonwoo hyung. As boyfriend, and as a friend for almost a decade.
Seokmin joined them soon after, then everyone just came running, hugging Wonwoo, trying to give comfort. Mingyu smiled. At least he have them. At least he have us.
True to his words, Wonwoo came looking for him after the tears and pats in the back.
"Min.."
"Yes, I'm here, babe." Mingyu was fast to answer and grab his boyfriend's reaching hand. "I'm here.." he said as Seungkwan redirected him to Mingyu's embrace.
After they were done fixing themselves to go home, everyone bid their goodbyes to each other, giving extra attention to Mingyu and Wonwoo.
"Call us if you need anything," Cheol pats Mingyu's back and headed out.
On the ride home, Mingyu almost has Wonwoo sitting on his lap. If not only they are inside the car and its pretty much hard to move with their given space.
Mingyu draw circles on Wonwoo's hand. He glance at him and saw the older clossing his eyes, head resting on the head rest towards Mingyu's direction. He sighed and held his hand close to his lips to peck a kiss three times.
After they arrived home, Wonwoo was pretty much on autopilot mode. He walked towards the bathroom, showered and changed his clothes — Mingyu prepared everything before Wonwoo can even lift a finger to cleanse himself. The younger watch him as he smoothly wear Mingyu's home shirt. His white shirt that they always bicker on who's gonna wear it.
Wonwoo walked and stand infront of the younger, between his legs, the younger immediately placing his hands on his waist. He played with Mingyu's hair for a while then cupped his face. He peck his lips three times before softly tapping his cheek and get on the bed.
Mingyu smiled at him and went on to do his stuff. After a while, he found himself cuddled up with Wonwoo in bed. The older using Mingyu's chest as pillow and arms wrapped around his torso. Mingyu can hear Wonwoo's soft breaths, he held him closer and kissed his head three times.
"Thank you.. for everything.." the older softly said.
"I love you." Mingyu replied. "I'll be here. Always."
He felt Wonwoo kissed his chest three times before falling asleep. Mingyu stayed up for a little longer despite his exhaustion.
Mingyu believed that you will never know what grief is until you feel it yourself. There's no way he can say that, "I understant what you feel." because he can't and that's the reality.
Although there was closeness, he will never know the pain first hand. So he just wish that he can be a safe space for the older, make things easy and comfortable for him at least.
He looked down and saw Wonwoo sleeping softly on his chest. He kissed his temple three times before falling alseep completely.
Mingyu stirred in sleep until he was fully awake. He felt his arm tensed from never moving from last night. Carefully, he removed the older's hair that's covering his face and tucked it behind his ear. He looked at him for a while before deciding to cook him breakfast.
Good thing they don't have anything scheduled today so Wonwoo can rest. He gently placed a pillow between Wonwoo's arms and went out of the bedroom.
Three pancakes done, he felt Wonwoo's arms around his waist and kisses on his nape, three times.
"Good morning, how's your sleep?" Mingyu ask as he held the hand on his waist and angled his head so he can kiss Wonwoo.
"Good.. thank you." Wonwoo whispered. He kissed Mingyu's cheek before sitting on the table, waiting for their breakfast.
Soon after they started eating, Wonwoo stood up. The younger was confused until he was urged to give space betwee his lap and the table so Wonwoo can sit on. He chuckled and caged the older.
Wonwoo wrapped his arms on Mingyu's neck and kissed him on the lips.
"I have a lot to say but for now.. Thank you and I love you.. I hope you feel it."
Mingyu smiled and kissed his lips three times before nuzzling on his neck. "I love you."
"I love you too.." Wonwoo kissed his temple three times before opeing his mouth, motioning his boyfriend to feed him.
Mingyu laughed and fed him strawberry and the rest was history. Mingyu and Wonwoo are sure as hell that they felt each other's love and comfort. In a world where they can't control, they're just as glad that they have each other at least.
Wonwoo was sure that felt the phrase, "to be loved is to be seen." and he can't thank Mingyu enough for that.