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🌌magic🌌
“Taehyunie,” Beomgyu called from his bed, making Taehyun smile as soon as he heard his deep voice.
“Yes hyung?” Taehyun asked, giving all his attention on Beomgyu.
“How do clouds form at night?” Beomgyu shifted in his bed and when Taehyun saw he had his eyes closed, he was sure that Beomgyu was talking in his sleep. Again.
“Clouds usually form because of condensation hyung” Taehyun answered even after knowing that Beomgyu was asleep.
Some people might find it weird that Taehyun answered Beomgyu even after realizing he was sleep talking but this wasn’t the first time Taehyun encountered it and he was used to responding whenever this happened.
The first time Taehyun encountered this adorable habit from his hyung was 3 weeks after they became roommates.
They’ve been living in this studio type apartment wherein their kitchen and living room were only separated by one pillar of a wall and another wall division wherein their “bedroom” was located. It was where they were able to set up their beds, their cabinets and their study tables.
This set-up was the reason why Taehyun discovered one of Beomgyu’s habits and that was he talks in his sleep.
It was a random Tuesday evening when Taehyun was preparing for bed. It has been a long day and he just wanted to go to sleep.
Once his body hit the bed, he sighed feeling glad that the day was finally over. When his eyes were about to shut, that’s when it happened.
“But we ran out of coffee,” it was his roommate.
“You’re correct Beomgyu-ssi, I’ll try to pass by the grocery tomorrow,” Taehyun answered, eyes closed.
“My new roommate likes caramel macchiato, I’ll note that down to buy it,” Beomgyu spoke again after a few seconds of silence and his response made Taehyun open his eyes out of embarrassment.
Maybe he was talking to somebody on the phone? Taehyun blushed from the embarrassment.
“Taehyun-ssi? Have you seen the pen and paper?” Beomgyu asked, making Taehyun stand up as fast as he could so he could give him the pen and paper from his bedside table.
“Here Beomgyu-ssi,” Taehyun handed him the pen and paper and was confused that Beomgyu wasn’t reaching to get them.
“I wonder what kind of cake he likes?” Beomgyu spoke once again before turning to his side and that’s when everything clicked for Taehyun.
Beomgyu was sleeping and he was talking while asleep. His eyes were closed the entire time. Taehyun laughed a little before leaving the pen and paper on the coffee table beside Beomgyu's bed.
“My favorite cake is strawberry cheesecake,” Taehyun whispered, smiling at his new roommate before heading back towards his bed.
That night, Taehyun slept with a soft smile on his face, feeling endeared with this habit of his new roommate.
It took a while before Taehyun brought up the topic that he heard Beomgyu sleep talking and Beomgyu felt shy at first but as months passed by, and their bond grew closer, hearing Beomgyu sleep talking has been a part of Taehyun’s life.
Ever since that day, Taehyun would always respond to Beomgyu because he always liked to hear what Beomgyu had to say and cared about Beomgyu’s chance to talk even in his asleep state.
“Clouds are formed by magic” Beomgyu mumbled and that was his last line before Taehyun heard him snoring.
“You’re also formed by magic hyung,” Taehyun smiled to himself as he fixed Beomgyu’s blanket to cover him properly.
🏠home
3 years after they met, Taehyun and Beomgyu were still roommates and they became the bestest of friends.
In all those years he spent with Beomgyu, Beomgyu became someone he held close to his heart. His confidant, the person who knew him so well, the person he considered his home.
Taehyun sighed happily as he flipped the steak he was cooking. It was a very special day. Beomgyu got accepted as a curator at the museum he had been dreaming of working for.
He peaked at Beomgyu who took a small nap before their celebratory dinner as he had a long day applying to other jobs until he received the call. Taehyun reassured him that it was fine, he could handle dinner and that Beomgyu should rest because this is his special day and with a pout, Beomgyu agreed.
Taehyun’s heart still felt light and honored that he was the first person Beomgyu called when he received the message that he got accepted to his dream job.
“ Taehyunie, I got it!” Taehyun could still remember the happiness in Beomgyu’s tone, he sounded like he was crying and Taehyun immediately knew what he was talking about.
Taehyun rushed to where he was to meet Beomgyu after realizing that they were only 2 streets apart as Taehyun was going home from work.
Once he saw Beomgyu, he ran towards him and gave him a tight hug, letting him know how proud he was of him.
“You’re so amazing hyung” Taehyun whispered to Beomgyu’s ear. “I knew you would get it, I knew you’ll be able to get your dream job” Taehyun kept on going and going and he felt Beomgyu’s hug on him getting tighter and tighter as he felt wetness on his shoulder where Beomgyu was resting his face.
“Thank you for always believing in me, I wouldn’t be able to do this without you” Beomgyu spoke in between sobs before detaching himself from Taehyun, “Let’s go home?” He asked and Taehyun nodded, wiping the tears left on Beomgyu’s face.
They intertwined their hands like they always do, sharing stories about their day as they headed home.
Taehyun continued preparing the set-up of their dinner, arranging things in order in their coffee table near where Beomgyu was sleeping when he heard Beomgyu grunt. A sign that his sleep talking was about to start.
“Well done steaks are bad for your health Taehyunie,” Beomgyu began speaking and it made Taehyun smile because he was sure Beomgyu was sleep talking again because his eyes were still close, shut and Taehyun thought he looked pretty like this where the light in their kitchen illuminates his face perfectly.
“I know, that’s why I made sure that every time we eat steaks, it would be at least medium rare” Taehyun responded as he transferred the steaks to their respective plates.
“I’m glad you cook steak perfectly,” Beomgyu giggled in his sleep and Taehyun found it so adorable. “You’re the best” Beomgyu mumbled and Taehyun approached him, lifting his hand near his cheeks, wanting to caress his face but decided not to.
“Hyung,” Taehyun tapped his shoulder gently instead, waking Beomgyu up.
Beomgyu opened his eyes slowly whispering “where’s taehyun?” squinting his eyes, looking around the room until his gaze landed on Taehyun.
“I’m here,” Taehyun responded, smiling softly at Beomgyu and he mirrored his smile back.
“Hi,” Beomgyu’s smile grew bigger and Taehyun, well that was his most favorite thing in the world.
“Hi,” Taehyun responded as he stood up so that Beomgyu wouldn't notice the blushing creeping in his cheeks. “Let’s eat hyung,” Beomgyu stood up and stretched before making grabby hands for Taehyun so that Taehyun could help him stand up.
And Taehyun held both of his hands gently before pulling him up and guiding him to where he had set their dinner.
“Thank you for always taking care of me Tyun,” Beomgyu reached for Taehyun’s cheek and gave it small squeeze before admiring the feast he prepared for them.
“Anything for you hyung,” Taehyun responded, leaning his head towards the warmth of Beomgyu’s hand. His hands were always warm.
They ate their dinner happily after that. Taehyun couldn’t stop smiling, still feeling endeared by Beomgyu’s sleep talking habit and with Beomgyu in general.
🌟stars and clouds☁️
“Hi,” Beomgyu greeted him as he exited the restaurant he was working at after closing.
Beomgyu has been doing this, dropping by Taehyun’s workplace so they could go home together, for a while now and Taehyun would not admit it with anyone but that gesture really meant so much to him. He was really thankful to the universe that their workplace was only one block apart, thus making it easy for them to go to work and go home together.
“Hi hyung,” Taehyun greeted back, all the tiredness from today’s work disappeared once Beomgyu smiled at him.
They headed towards the bus stop side by side as they recalled today’s events. If you would ask Taehyun, this was his favorite part of the day as he could feel himself being completely relaxed going home with Beomgyu as their pinkies held each other.
They took the last bus going to their place and they headed towards the seat at the back where they often sit.
The ride was quiet and peaceful and Taehyun couldn’t help but smile when he noticed that Beomgyu was falling asleep. His head swung forward and Taehyun did what he always does and that was to guide Beomgyu’s head to rest comfortably on his shoulder.
Moments like this with Beomgyu reminded him how Beomgyu changed his perspective of life.
3 years ago, Taehyun’s daily routine has been the same for the past year already. He didn’t have any complaints but recently, he has been feeling like a robot trying to survive life according to how his system was made.
Everyday his routine would be the same which was waking up - drinking coffee - going for a run - taking a quick shower - study - eat lunch - finish paperworks - study some new recipes - dinner - study some more - sleep then repeat. It was tiring and boring but he learned to get used to it. To accept that this was now his life.
But all of that changed when Kai, his previous roommate decided to move in with his boyfriend.
“Taehyunie, I found the perfect roommate for you, don’t worry” Kai promised, feeling a little guilty that he would be leaving his childhood friend.
“Don’t worry Kai, I’m just glad you’ll be with Soobin hyung” Taehyun reassured him without realizing that this was the moment he would meet him.
It was at that moment that Beomgyu would enter his life.
Beomgyu who happened to be the previous roommate of Kai’s boyfriend, Soobin.
“Hi,” Beomgyu greeted him as Taehyun opened the door. He was holding a big box close to him. The box covered his entire line of sight.
“Hello, you must be Beomgyu-ssi?” Taehyun asked, peeking if he could look at his face, but when the box made it difficult for him, he decided to just help the guy carry the box that was beside him. “Please come in, you can leave the boxes on the side of the sofa and I’ll show you to your bed.” Taehyun welcomed him as they headed towards the living room where they both dropped the boxes they were holding.
“Taehyun-ssi right?” Beomgyu smiled and Taehyun’s entire world stopped. His new roommate was pretty.
“ How did Kai and Soobin hide him from me?” Taehyun wondered to himself before reminding himself to respond to his new roommate.
“Yes, hello,” Taehyun greeted him, still feeling surprised with his presence, Beomgyu’s existence catching him off guard.
“I’ll get my bags first outside before we head to the bedroom” Beomgyu informed him before heading out and Taehyun followed to help him, slowly calming his heart so that he could go back to his senses.
“Let me help you,” Taehyun offered as he grabbed Beomgyu’s big duffle bag leaving the small suitcase for Beomgyu to pull.
“Thank you, Taehyun-ssi” Beomgyu bowed once they reached their shared bedroom.
“You’re welcome,” Taehyun bowed back, “this would be your side of the room Beomgyui-ssi, this is your bed, your study table, and your cabinet. Do you need help with anything?” Taehyun asked, looking at the things Beomgyu brought with him.
“I don’t want to disturb you,” Beomgyu answered as he looked around at his things that he still needed to arrange after carrying them from his previous apartment unit.
“You won’t. I don’t have much to do anyways so it’s fine” Taehyun assured him as he headed towards the living room to carry one of the boxes and bring it inside their room.
Beomgyu smiled at that and accepted Taehyun’s help.
They spent the entire afternoon arranging Beomgyu’s things as they talked in between, getting to know each other as they both will now spend most of their time together since they were now roommates.
Taehyun learned a lot about Beomgyu that day. Like how Beomgyu was studying fine arts and how he also played the guitar. He also found out that Beomgyu doesn’t like tomatoes and he despises mint chocolate ice cream.
When they finished arranging Beomgyu’s things it was almost 8 in the evening and Beomgyu insisted on treating Taehyun to dinner.
“So it’s true what Soobin hyung said that his previous roommate was crazy,” Taehyun laughed after watching the video Beomgyu showed him where he went to a spinning class for 3 days and after that he pretended to be the teacher. The teacher laughed at Beomgyu’s antics but banned him from the class after that.
“Hey, I’m not that crazy” Beomgyu pouted and Taehyun almost cooed. “Kai is even crazier!” Beomgyu accused instead.
“Is this about…” Taehyun slowly recalled the most crazy antic Kai did in his life.
“The zumba instructor!” They spoke in unison, making them both laugh.
“Yeah that was crazy too, I would agree but Beomgyu-ssi, you literally pretended to be an instructor, Kai only danced with the instructor” Taehyun held his stomach as he couldn’t stop himself from laughing.
“Okay fine, I would accept defeat this time, but only this time Kang Taehyun” Beomgyu wiped the tears away from his eyes that he got from excessive laughing.
“How are we only meeting now?” Taehyun suddenly asked, clearly enjoying Beomgyu’s company and wondering why was this their first encounter “Kai has been my friend since high school, I’ve met Soobin hyung 4 years ago since they started dating, where have you been?”
“I’ve only been his roommate for 4 months and suddenly this boy was like ‘Gyu, I love you I hope you won’t hate me for this but I’m moving out to be with the love of my life but don’t worry I found the perfect roommate for you I’m sure you would love him” Beomgyu mockingly copied Soobin making Taehyun clenched his stomach for laughing so hard again.
Taehyun couldn’t help but laugh some more because Kai said the same thing.
Beomgyu clarified after some time that Soobin wanted to introduced them earlier with each other but Beomgyu was busy finishing one of his paintings so it became difficult to set a proper date for them all to meet but when Taehyun found out that Beomgyu already met Yeonjun by accident as he went to their apartment, Taehyun pouted and Beomgyu promised him they would just make more memories together and that made Taehyun smile with all of his teeth showing. For some reason, that promise made him feel happy and elated because of how comfortable he got with Beomgyu already.
Their dinner ended on a light note, both already feeling comfortable with each other. Taehyun felt grateful since they would be staying under one roof starting today and one important thing in being roommates was being comfortable and kinda in sync in their own different ways with each other.
On their way home, they began to walk side by side as they talked about Beomgyu’s bird, Toto, when suddenly Beomgyu stopped.
Taehyun stopped beside him as well, looking around to see if there was a reason for Beomgyu to stop when he realized that they were in a park. Taehyun was surprised because he has been living in this area for a while now but this was his first time seeing this park and to think it was near their apartment.
“The sky looks pretty today,” Beomgyu whispered and that was when Taehyun realized that he got distracted with the night sky.
“Do you want to take a seat?” Taehyun asked, gesturing at one of the benches near them.
Beomgyu nodded and they headed their way to sit down so they could admire the night sky once more.
They spent a few minutes of silence, simply adoring the stars and Taehyun laughed to himself as he realized that this was the first time in a while he honestly turned his brain off.
“I wonder why the stars hide behind the clouds” Beomgyu suddenly asked, breaking the silence.
“The moon also hides behind the clouds sometimes,” Taehyun answered, watching the sky intensely. “Maybe the clouds protect them both” he whispered and Beomgyu hummed to agree.
They spent a little more time in silence admiring the night sky. The quiet was comfortable, just like how he felt for Beomgyu and he couldn’t understand why.
Taehyun couldn’t put it into words but it felt like he knew Beomgyu for a long time already even if it was only for a day.
They just met but it already felt like a lifetime.
The comfortable silence got into Taehyun’s system that he couldn’t help but yawn but the pair began laughing when Beomgyu yawned as well.
They decided to head back home and get some sleep since they had a long day but Taehyun couldn’t help but be thankful that he won’t have a problem getting along with his new roommate just like how he did with Kai.
Their bus ride continued quietly. Beomgyu who was still asleep was letting out small huffs, still resting his head on Taehyun’s shoulder as Taehyun was busy admiring the view outside and the reflection of Beomgyu leaning on him from the bus’ window.
The quiet reminded him of how Beomgyu put colors into his life. He thought it was funny how one person could bring colors into another’s life.
“The stars sometimes hide behind the clouds” Beomgyu suddenly spoke at a stop light catching Taehyun’s attention and he looked to his right to check if his hyung was still asleep or if he had woken up already.
Taehyun smiled to himself before answering “sometimes the moon hides behind the clouds too” he found it both funny and adorable how he was just recalling their first meeting and Beomgyu seemed like he was dreaming about it as well.
“You’re like the clouds, you shield and protect me when needed,” Beomgyu whispered, scooting closer to Taehyun. Taehyun’s heart almost leaped out of his chest but the warmth he felt for Beomgyu pulled it back in.
“And you’re like the star that brings brightness into my life” Taehyun spoke, he knew he may seem like a coward but during moments like these were the only times he could muster up courage and admit how he was truly feeling for the other.
❄️snow❄️
“Where’s Taehyun?” Taehyun heard that familiar deep voice he loves so much as he headed towards where Kai mentioned they were staying.
“Where’s Taehyun?” He heard it again, making him rush to the direction of his voice.
“Taehyun, we’re here” Kai called and Taehyun rushed to where they were.
“Where’s Taehyun?” Beomgyu whined once again and Taehyun hurriedly approached his friends to calm his hyung down.
“Sorry that we called you, Beomgyu hyung didn’t want to go home without you” Kai apologized, it was already 1 in the morning when they called him because Beomgyu refused to leave if Taehyun was not with him, to the point that he hugged a street light.
“It’s okay, I was actually worried because he wasn’t responding to any of my messages” Taehyun looked at Beomgyu who was smiling at him before letting out a relieved sigh as he finally knew he was okay.
Their friend group decided to drink a little but Taehyun got held up at work as there was a huge event at the restaurant and he was tasked to be the assistant chef.
“Taehyunie is here,” Beomgyu suddenly shouted. “I can finally sleep,” Beomgyu announced and after saying so, he laid down at the side of the road, looking like a starfish, making all of them panic.
Taehyun acted as fast as he could and carried Beomgyu at his back, piggyback riding him so he could take him to his car.
“Thank you for taking care of him guys, I’ll take him home now” Taehyun informed their friends, “Do you guys need a lift home?” Taehyun asked, concerned for their other friends.
“It’s okay Tyun, I think you need to bring Beomgyu hyung home first, we could manage and Yeonjun hyung is already on the parking lot getting his car, he said he’ll take us home since its along the way" Kai reassured him when Yeonjun’s car stopped in front of them.
“Do you need help in bringing him to your car?” Soobin offered as he held Beomgyu’s small bag.
“It’s okay Soobin hyung, I didn’t park far from here, I can manage” Taehyun smiled as he took Beomgyu’s bag from Soobin’s hold.
“Get home safe guys, message us when you get home,” Yeonjun shouted from the driver’s seat as Taehyun smiled and promised to do so.
“Let’s go home hyung?” Taehyun asked and it was funny how Beomgyu hummed in response to his question.
On the way to where he parked, Taehyun was reminded of the time he began calling Beomgyu “hyung”. It was the day he realized that Beomgyu would always be a part of his life and he felt thankful for it.
It was a night like this one 2 and a half years ago and just like this night, he was also carrying Beomgyu but not because he was drunk but because he sprained his ankle.
They were planning to go grocery shopping, a routine they built since they started living together wherein they would go grocery shopping together every tuesday.
While walking towards the supermarket, Beomgyu accidentally tripped on the sidewalk a couple of blocks away from their apartment. Taehyun rushed hurriedly to his side, helping him get up again.
“Ouch,” Beomgyu hissed as he tried to stand but found it difficult to stand up straight.
“Beomgyu-ssi, are you okay?” Taehyun asked as he looked at Beomgyu’s ankle and noticed that it was swollen. “Let’s go home first,” Taehyun politely suggested as he offered his hand for Beomgyu to hold so he could help him stand up.
Beomgyu tried to stand up but when he felt the pain on his ankle, he winced and decided to stay on the ground.
“I’m staying here,” Beomgyu whined, “go on without me” he dramatically slumped himself further on the ground and Taehyun wanted to coo but his overwhelming concern for his roommate took over.
“I’ll carry you,” Taehyun offered, he was feeling a bit shy but he didn’t want to leave Beomgyu in this state, plus he really wanted to apply first aid on his ankle so it won’t be too swollen.
“No, I’m heavy, I don’t want to burden you” Beomgyu shook his head with guilt evident on his eyes.
“But your ankle,” Taehyun whispered worriedly, eyes focused on Beomgyu’s injured ankle.
“I’m sorry about this Taehyun-ssi, we should be in the grocery store by now” Beomgyu apologized and he sounded guilty and Taehyun didn’t want that.
“Don’t apologize, we’re roommates, of course I would help you. And I even know almost all of your secrets so there’s no need to get shy over me helping you” Taehyun laughed a little to ease Beomgyu’s nerves and he was sure Beomgyu was blushing from his statement even if he could only see a little as the only thing illuminating them was the lamppost 3 cars away.
Ever since Beomgyu realized that Taehyun knew about his sleep talking tendencies, he always panicked upon waking up, asking if he ever did it again and Taehyun would answer him honestly and would reassure him that it was fine and it wasn’t something to be shy about.
“Taehyun-ssi, you could call me hyung, at this point you know everything about me so there’s no point with formalities,” Beomgyu giggled and Taehyun’s heart almost stopped from the flowers that bloomed in it because of Beomgyu’s laughter.
“Okay hyung,” Taehyun agreed almost immediately, “but only if you will allow me to carry you” Taehyun bargained, seeing how Beomgyu was still in pain and struggling to get up.
Beomgyu sighed before looking at Taehyun with his huge puppy eyes. Taehyun was usually weak for that but right now, Beomgyu’s well-being was his top priority so he didn’t give in.
“I guess I’m gonna lose this one huh?” Beomgyu asked and Taehyun only nodded before turning his back on Beomgyu and scooting down so Beomgyu could put his arms around his neck.
Beomgyu followed him and let Taehyun carry him and once he was lifted and far from the ground he whispered a small “thank you” for Taehyun.
“What do you want me to call you?” Beomgyu asked as they began to walk towards their apartment.
“Whatever you want,” Taehyun smiled and his heart almost skipped a beat when Beomgyu nuzzled closer.
“Are you sure?” Beomgyu teased a little, earning a laugh from Taehyun.
“Yes I’m sure,” Taehyun responded and ever since that moment, Beomgyu began calling Taehyun whatever he pleased. ‘Taehyunie’ , ‘Taehyunah’ , ‘Tyun’ ,
As they continued to walk back home, Beomgyu felt a cold feeling drop on his face and when he looked up, he saw white particles falling from the sky.
“Taehyunie, is it snowing?” Beomgyu asked, tilting his head and moving a little and Taehyun had to fix his hold on him so he wouldn’t fall while calming himself as this was the first time Beomgyu called him using that nickname.
“I think so hyung,” Taehyun responded, feeling giddy that he could call Beomgyu ‘hyung’ now and at the same time acknowledging the cold droplets that were falling in front of them.
They continued walking as the snow kept on falling and Taehyun felt endeared with the little ‘wows’ and ‘oohs’ Beomgyu were saying and that was why when Beomgyu asked if Taehyun could put him down on one of the benches so they could admire the snow, Taehyun followed immediately.
They sat in silence side by side and when Taehyun looked to his right, he wasn’t sure if what was more beautiful. Was it the snow falling on a random tuesday evening or was it Beomgyu with his beautiful whisper dimpled smile and bright eyes watching attentively at the snow falling.
“Taehyunie,” Beomgyu called, startling Taehyun from his thoughts and pretending that he was looking at other things and not on Beomgyu’s face.
“Yes hyung?” He answered when the silence stretched for too long.
“Let’s watch the first snow again next year?” Beomgyu asked and Taehyun won’t ask for anything else in his life ever again.
Taehyun nodded, making Beomgyu smile even bigger.
“How about the year after that?” Beomgyu asked as he looked down on the floor.
“Yes” Taehyun laughed as he watched Beomgyu’s shy demeanor.
“And the year after that?”
“Yes”
“And the year after that?”
“Yes”
“And the year…”
“Yes hyung, I’ll watch the first snow with you until we get old” Taehyun smiled fully as he scooted closer to Beomgyu. He couldn’t take his eyes off him as he watched Beomgyu raise his head to look at Taehyun.
“That’s.. thank you” Beomgyu giggled. “This is nice, watching the snow with you” Beomgyu answered before looking up at the sky again and trying to catch some snow falling.
Taehyun smiled because now he was sure that Beomgyu was even more beautiful than the first snow that was happening in front of him.
And that was the moment Taehyun knew that their relationship won’t just be mere roommates, they would be friends and they would be someone constant in each other’s lives.
“Tyun,” Beomgyu whispered, disrupting Taehyun from his thoughts. “I don’t think my hands are warm,” Taehyun hummed to ask what he meant and at the same time he was glad Beomgyu was behind him because he was blushing by simply recalling how he accidentally admitted that Beomgyu’s hands were warm.
“I think it’s you. Your presence feels so warm” Beomgyu snuggled closer before yawning before letting out small snores in between his breathing.
Taehyun almost stopped on his tracks, his heart almost dropping from his chest but when he realized Beomgyu was asleep, he laughed to himself because he almost had a heart attack.
“Your presence is warm for me too, hyung. Your presence calms me down” Taehyun admitted, knowing that he would only be this courageous when Beomgyu was asleep.
camping🏕
“Tyun, let’s go camping again?” Beomgyu called from his side of the bed, he was busy scrolling his phone and Taehyun, who was laying down beside him, peeked at his phone and realized he saw another camping video.
“Sure, when?” Taehyun asked, as they watched the video playing at Beomgyu’s phone.
“Around summer time? I wanna see stars again” Beomgyu pouted, just in time for the video to show what night time looked like in their campsite.
“Okay hyung, let’s go and see stars together again” Taehyun pulled his phone so he could check his calendar while Beomgu laid to his side so he could watch Taehyun.
“Maybe around May? So it’s not yet that hot and the weather is not yet humid” Taehyun asked and when he looked to his left, Beomgyu was looking at him intensely. He was so close and Taehyun wanted to be even more closer. His heart stopped beating as he gulped nervously and he couldn’t help but stare at Beomgyu’s lips.
Probably feeling the tension, they both looked away from each other at the same time.
“May?” Beomgyu cleared his throat before opening his own calendar, blinking his eyes repeatedly as Taehyun kept his gaze on their ceiling, wanting to get closer to Beomgyu but doing his best to stop himself.
“Yes, we went camping around May last year too so I think the stars would be just as perfect” Taehyun tried to remember the date of their last trip and when he was sure, he nodded to himself.
“Okay, let’s do it in May” Beomgyu yawned before laying on his side again, looking at Taehyun intensely before closing his eyes.
Taehyun didn’t even know he was holding his breath until he looked at Beomgyu and suddenly he felt that he could breathe again. Watching Beomgyu does that to him, making him feel things in extreme ways.
Beomgyu has this effect on him that he would cause Taehyun's breathing to stop and at the same time could make Taehyun remember how to breathe. Beomgyu could make his heart stop beating and has this ability to make his heart beat faster than it should. Beomgyu could make him feel butterflies in his stomach and ease his nerves at the same time. Beomgyu could make Taehyun feel like he was falling but Taehyun was always sure Beomgyu would catch him.
Taehyun laid to his side as he watched Beomgyu’s sleeping figure. He always looked beautiful. Taehyun had always loved how beautiful Beomgyu's eyelashes were, how sparkly his eyes were, how soft his hair looks, and how his smile made him glow. Taehyun had always loved everything about Beomgyu.
Taehyun had always love Beomgyu.
As he was busy admiring Beomgyu in his sleep, Taehyun suddenly remembered when he started to accept all of these feelings and emotions for his hyung.
It was during their first camping trip.
It was last year, around summer time as well when their friend group decided to plan their camping trip but sadly their other friends had to cancel at the last minute. Kai was suddenly needed at work, Soobin needed to accompany him, and Yeonjun got sick.
Taehyun felt nervous going on a trip with Beomgyu with only just the two of them (he knew it was funny since they were roommates) but recently he had been feeling confused with what he was truly feeling for the other.
He knew he liked Beomgyu, as a friend and as someone important to him but for the past couple of weeks, Taehyun developed this desire to kiss Beomgyu and always hold him close.
Taehyun pushed the thought away all the time, opting to not think about them as he was still unsure why he was feeling this way towards his roommate.
“Taehyunie, let’s set up the tent over there?” Beomgyu gestured to a vacant spot under a huge tree and Taehyun took a deep breath to focus on their camping trip, thus he agreed, pulling the tent from the trunk of their car.
As they began to set up their campsite, Taehyun got distracted and forgot about his confusing feelings.
Slowly, they built their tent, Beomgyu being himself, kept on joking around and teasing Taehyun because he was so serious in setting up the tent and Beomgyu wanted to see him smile but even in that chaos, they were able to set it up a few hours before the sun had set.
After the tent, they began setting up their campfire and preparing their dinner before it got dark.
The day went by swiftly, the two of them enjoying each other's company, working in harmony side by side, talking and teasing each other like how they used to at home just in a different setting.
As night time came by, food was already eaten and tasks for the day already finished, they both sat beside each other around the campfire. They remained quiet, admiring the peace and serenity of the environment and how beautiful the night sky was.
“Thank you for coming with me even if the others couldn't make it” Beomgyu was playing with a stick, looking a little shy to look at Taehyun.
“I'll always go wherever you are hyung,” Taehyun admitted, watching the night sky intently.
“Me too,” Beomgyu whispered and that statement made Taehyun’s heart race quickly. He was about to take a deep breath when he felt the warmth of Beomgyu's hand on his and suddenly he was feeling calm. Taehyun looked at their hands together then at Beomgyu and when his eyes landed on him, Beomgyu was already looking back at him.
“Taehyun-ah” Beomgyu scooted closer and the way he was looking at Taehyun made Taehyun fall for him even more.
Fall
Was that really what Taehyun was feeling? Was he really falling for his best friend?
“Guys I took a photo of the big dipper” They both got startled with somebody from the other tents shouting.
Beomgyu moved back and Taehyun couldn’t help but follow the movement of his adam's apple as he gulped.
Taehyun was fucked.
“I want to take a photo Tyun,”” Beomgyu immediately stood up and Taehyun kept his gaze on him. He couldn’t stop looking at Beomgyu. “Let’s go?” Beomgyu offered his hand and Taehyun grabbed it immediately, standing up when Beomgyu pulled him up and letting his hyung take him to where they could watch the stars properly.
Watching Beomgyu admire and be excited with the constellations around them made Taehyun realize that his feelings for him had already settled in his heart for a long time already. Maybe when they first met? Maybe when they had their first serious talk on the balcony of their room? Maybe when Beomgyu first held him he as couldn’t stop crying? He wasn’t sure but the only thing he was sure of was that his feelings for Beomgyu were bound to happen and there was nothing he could do to stop it.
“Tyun look” Beomgyu came rushing to his side after walking in circles around the big area.
Taehyun met him halfway, unable to hide the smile on his face from how adorable his hyung was.
“I don’t know what they are but they are beautiful constellations,” Beomgyu excitedly showed the photo he took on his phone as Taehyun looked at it carefully.
“That’s the big dipper hyung,” Taehyun informed him as he pointed to which one of the constellations he was referring to.
“Wow, I actually took a photo of the big dipper?” Beomgyu was so giddy and happy and Taehyun couldn’t help but to fall fall fall and maybe Taehyun needed to come to terms with this feeling. He needed to embrace that falling for Beomgyu and realize that even if he denied his feelings, all of this was inevitable because how can one not fall for him? This was Choi Beomgyu. The most beautiful person Taehyun has ever known. The person who brought colors to his world. The person who made him realize what home feels like.
Of course he would fall for him.
Choi Beomgyu was easy to love after all.
“Tyun,” Beomgyu mumbled, distracting Taehyun from his small flashback moment. Taehyun hummed in return as he slowly continued staring at Beomgyu who was still asleep on his side of the bed.
“Did you know that there’s an albino bear that lived a sad life?” Beomgyu continued and Taehyun smiled endearingly, realizing Beomgyu was sleep talking once again.
“Nope, I didn’t know that hyung” Taehyun responded, removing a strand of hair from Beomgyu’s face, still feeling completely smitten by this behavior from his hyung.
“The bear felt that he didn’t belong anywhere,” Beomgyu continued and Taehyun’s heart almost burst with the way he was pouting. “I don’t want that to happen to me”
“It won’t as long as I’m here,” Taehyun reassured him. He knew Beomgyu was asleep but he didn’t mind, if his words would reach Beomgyu’s sleeping state, then that’s good.
“I’m glad you’re here Taehyunie, with you it feels like I belong somewhere” Beomgyu shuffled closer to Taehyun but continued talking. Taehyun’s world stopped because of his statement. His heart was beating faster, louder, and he hoped Beomgyu wouldn't get woken up by the loud beating of Taehyun’s heart.
Taehyun wanted to scream. He loves Beomgyu so much. He doesn’t know how long he could keep this love inside his chest but one thing is for sure, everyday that love keeps on growing and growing and they’re all for Choi Beomgyu.
🧸more🐈
Taehyun woke up past 3 in the morning when he felt something or someone shaking him.
When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was two big eyes looking at him and he panicked when he realized he was crying.
“Hyung, are you okay?” Taehyun asked, sitting down as fast as he could to wipe Beomgyu’s tears away.
“I had a nightmare,” Beomgyu admitted, letting Taehyun cup his cheeks. “Is it okay if you sleep with me for a while?” he asked, voice shaking.
Taehyun agreed without any second thought. Seeing Beomgyu cry would always break his heart.
This wasn’t the first time this has happened and Taehyun never had a second thought in comforting Beomgyu and lulling him to sleep whenever he experienced nightmares.
Taehyun was not whipped, no he wasn't, he would just do anything to make Beomgyu feel safe and secure.
They settled on Beomgyu’s bed and Taehyun gestured for Beomgyu to lay on his arm and use it as a pillow and Beomgyu followed immediately. They lay there facing each other, Beomgyu hiding his face at the crook of Taehyun's neck as Taehyun pulled him closer, engulfing him in his embrace.
Taehyun’s heart was beating fast but he didn’t care, he just wanted Beomgyu to fall asleep peacefully.
He carded Beomgyu’s hair knowing that this small gesture helps him to fall back to sleep as he waited to hear his hyung’s small snores and feel the hold Beomgyu had on his sleepshirt loosened.
Taehyun had his eyes closed but his senses were fully awake just in case Beomgyu needed something. His hand that was gently caressing Beomgyu's hair didn't stop moving while his other hand held Beomgyu's back gently.
Taehyun sighed to himself hoping that the universe would allow him to hold Beomgyu like this. With or without his nightmares.
“You’re so dear to me,” Beomgyu suddenly mumbled on the collar of Taehyun’s sleepshirt and Taehyun’s heart began to beat even faster. “I wish I could call you mine” Beomgyu sighed as he pressed himself even more closer towards him, hands wrapping around Taehyun’s waist and Taehyun was sure his hyung was talking in his sleep once again.
Taehyun blushed from what Beomgyu had said and he just felt thankful that Beomgyu was asleep and he didn’t witness how red Taehyun’s face had become.
“I’m already yours,” Taehyun whispered to Beomgyu’s hair before pressing a kiss on his temple.
“You are?” Beomgyu moved back as his eyes slowly opened, surprising Taehyun.
“You- you're awake?” Taehyun stuttered. Did he fucked up? He was about to put some distance between them when Beomgyu's hugged kept him in place.
“Did you mean what you've said?” Beomgyu asked, eyes hopeful, and Taehyun wanted to drown in his gaze forever.
“I did, I've always wanted to be yours and I've always wanted you to be mine” Taehyun admitted, his voice shaking, there was no point in hiding it now.
“Me too,” Beomgyu was blushing and Taehyun thought he was the prettiest person he had ever seen. “I love you Kang Taehyun”
Taehyun didn’t even know he was crying until Beomgyu’s hold on his waist loosen and suddenly he was cupping his face, wiping the tears falling from Taehyun’s eyes.
“Please don’t cry” Beomgyu pleaded and Taehyun could see his eyes were also getting teary.
Taehyun couldn’t stop crying as he pulled Beomgyu for a hug, hiding his face on Beomgyu’s neck.
This time, it was Beomgyu's turn to comfort him, gently caressing Taehyun's hair as he gave gentle rubs on Taehyun's back.
“My baby, why are you crying?” Beomgyu asked, Taehyun could feel the nervousness in his tone and he didn’t want to prolong his hyung’s agony anymore.
“I just.. I just love you so much Choi Beomgyu” Taehyun’s voice was muffled but it felt good finally saying that outloud.
His tears were not really of sadness but more of relief because the person he treasured dearly felt the same about him.
“For how long?” Beomgyu asked teasingly but Taehyun could hear the way he was also crying.
“I don’t know,” Taehyun was still sobbing as he continued to hide “but, I accepted my feelings for you last year when we went camping,” he admitted, trying to peek a little to see Beomgyu’s face.
“Really?” Beomgyu moved back a little so he could cup Taehyun’s face and urged him to look at him and Taehyun nodded to respond to his question.
“I actually planned to confess on our next camping trip because I failed last time” Beomgyu confessed, this time he was the one having difficulty looking Taehyun in the eye. “But you, being this gentle with me, I just had to say it.” he whispered and Taehyun couldn’t help but look at his lips.
“Hyung” Taehyun was about to cry again as he moved closer, stopping himself when he realized that his own body was betraying him.
“Yes,” Beomgyu whispered with conviction.
“Can I,” Taehyun’s voice was shaking, unable to look Beomgyu in the eye.
“Yes,” Beomgyu moved closer as well and Taehyun could sense the eagerness in his tone, making him laugh.
“I haven’t finished my question yet” Taehyun laughed a little but his eyes were still focused on Beomgyu’s lips.
“Whatever it is the answer is yes” Beomgyu whined and Taehyun was weak for him.
Taehyun moved closer, his eyes not leaving Beomgyu’s lips.
“Please?” Beomgyu whispered, leaning towards Taehyun and Taehyun was so close to melting with the way Beomgyu asked him and how could he say no to that? So Taehyun did what he had always wanted to do and that was to kiss Beomgyu.
Feeling Beomgyu’s lips on his felt like being underwater for too long and finally reaching the surface and breathing again. Beomgyu’s lips were so soft and Taehyun’s heart was about to burst from finally knowing what it felt like to kiss him.
Taehyun lifted himself so he could cage Beomgyu between him and the bed so he could kiss him deeper.
Taehyun moved back a little and gave a small space between them so he could admire Beomgyu’s beauty. Looking at Beomgyu in this angle was something he didn’t know he needed to experience and now that it was happening, Taehyun felt so happy. Being able to look at Beomgyu like this was a blessing. His bright eyes looked back at him fondly, his hair spread on the pillow behind him, and his lips looked swollen because of… because of Taehyun.
“I love you hyung,” Taehyun smiled, tucking a strand of hair on Beomgyu’s ear and was caught off guard when Beomgyu placed both of his hands on Taehyun’s shoulder and began to pull him closer. “More,” he asked and he looked breathtaking with the moonlight glowing and shining on his face and because of that Taehyun leaned forward and followed him.
The two of them couldn’t stop kissing and Taehyun honestly lost track of time, enjoying the overwhelming feeling of Beomgyu all over him.
Whenever Taehyun would come up for air and see how beautiful Beomgyu looked he would lean once again and kiss him all over again. Taehyun came back to his senses when he realized that there was a glimpse of sunlight on the space of their curtain.
When they separated, busy looking at each other, Taehyun felt confused because Beomgyu started giggling and laughing.
“Why?” Taehyun asked, but the smile on his face was still huge.
“It’s already morning” Beomgyu smiled and when Taehyun said he looked beautiful with the moonlight shining on his face, well he looked gorgeous with the ray of sunrise framing his face.
“This is the first time I’m thanking the boogie man for giving me nightmares” Beomgyu held Taehyun’s arm and he was blushing.
“What? Why?” Taehyun whispered, his hold on Beomgyu tightening because he wanted to protect him even from his nightmares.
“Because it led to this” his hand gestured to the space between them.
“What was your nightmare?” Taehyun asked, stroking Beomgyu’s cheek. He couldn’t stop touching him.
“That you left me” Beomgyu answered and Taehyun saw the smile on his face disappearing.
“That would never happen” Taehyun placed his forehead on Beomgyu’s forehead.
“I know” Beomgyu’s smile came back and Taehyun mirrored it.
“Hyung, can I please court you? I really want you to be my boyfriend” Taehyun asked as he put a small space between them.
“Why would you court me? I want to be your boyfriend from the start like in my head we’ve been courting since last year” Beomgyu asked, feeling confused with Taehyun’s statement.
“But I want to do it properly, I want to take you on cute dates” Taehyun was firm in his stance even if he was sure he was blushing.
“But we always go on cute dates,” Beomgyu whined before leaning forward to peck Taehyun’s cheeks. “Please be my boyfriend?” Beomgyu’s eyes were Taehyun’s weakness but he needed to be strong.
Taehyun shook his head “4 dates”
Beomgyu leaned forward to kiss his other cheek “Please Taehyunie”
“3 dates hyung” Taehyun answered giggling and was surprised when Beomgyu pulled him down and kissed his nose.
“2 dates” Taehyun responded before kissing Beomgyu’s nose in return.
“Just be my boyfriend, please how much do I have to beg” Beomgyu was pouting and Taehyun saw something mischievous flash before Beomgyu’s eyes and the next thing he knew, he was being peppered with kisses.
“I’m strong, I won’t be swayed but don’t worry I’m already yours even if we can call each other boyfriends after 2 dates” Taehyun reassured him as he kissed Beomgyu softly.
“Okay, mine” Beomgyu accepted his defeat but didn’t let go of Taehyun the entire morning. They slept peacefully after that and once they woke up they went on their first date which was at a recording store where they listened to music the entire day.
And maybe after that date, Taehyun finally gave in and called Beomgyu his boyfriend and they almost got reported by their neighbors from too much noise because of Beomgyu’s shouting. Good thing Taehyun knew a way to keep him quiet. (and yes that involves kissing)