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There's a theory in life.
Each one of us is connected to our soulmates by a red string.
Many think that all of its fake, a story that parents tell children how they got together, how lovers explain the sparks they feel.
Mingyu has never felt like that. Never.
Never has he felt sparks. Never has he had the need to explain a relationship. Never has he felt that he's met his soulmate.
Fairytales usually tell us how a couple feel when they first meet. Sparkles, shine, rainbows, glitter, and all of that unicorn nonsense.
For Mingyu, this was completely different. It started with a friend request.
»»--««
Mingyu had downloaded Overwatch a long time ago. It was when his company was tragically steeping down and he was about to have a breakdown.
That was two years ago. He opened once in a while to see the new updates. They had recently launched a collaboration with a K-Pop girl group which he really liked and wasted money on.
That's all he really did, he never found friend requests. Why would someone want to add a level 5, Bronze 5 noob who had been playing for two years yet always died even though he was playing as Sombra and letting his whole team down. Was that his rage quit? Maybe.
It was his birthday and his employees refused to allow him in his own company. Why? Because it was his birthday and birthday boys don't work. So now he had a whole twenty-four hours until he could go back to the company. His friends had organised a party at nine that night, so what was he going to do for the next twelve hours?
Play Overwatch 2.
He logged in, not remembering how many months it had been since he had played. He had a few notification.
» Buy the LE SSERAFIM skin pack, Limited time only to celebrate 100 M views on Perfect Night «
» 1000 coins on this offer «
»LE SSERAFIM collaboration! Buy the new skins on all characters «
Wow. They must really like that girl group. Mingyu thought as his eyes landed on the last notification.
»wonukitty has sent a friend request«
To say Mingyu was surprised was and understatement. He had jumped, ran around that house, closed his eyes for a good two minutes then opened them.
»wonukitty has sent a friend request«
Who would want to friend a level three noob. Apparently this wonukitty person. Mingyu pressed on his profile. Stadium Legend.
What the fuck. What on earth. Who is this man? Mingyu — with shaky hands — pressed accept.
»minpup has accepted your friend request «
» hey :p
... How had the man reacted that fast.
»hey.
»took you a while to accept
»why did you add me?
»cz ur minpup and im wonukitty so basically soulmates
»im bronze 5 ...
»im stadium legend?
»HOW??!
»wdym, im a pro
»wtf is ur job
»e-sport player duh
That was obvious.
»ohhh that makes sense
»do u watch?
»sry no.. im a busy man
»not very busy now
»wasn't allowed to go to work cz its my bday :(
»happy birthday!! y r u sad bout that?? how old r u now.. ur not like fifty right?
» work is everything to me T0T i'd be a handsome fifty year old but no. that's a weird question actually, what if your fifty?
»i just told you my job bruh im 25
»im 25 today
»hahhah im older lololol
»whens ur bday?
»17 july
»oh summer baby
»what can i say, a hot person was born in the hot season
»confident aren't u, i bet im hotter
»aint no way, you have a office job, ur boring and ugly already
»my 'office job' is being a CEO
»at 25??!
»what can i say :p
»y do u text like this then? shouldn't u be texting like ur in a email?
»just search me up and call me the hottest man on earth
»id do it if i knew ur name
»Kim Mingyu, urs?
» Jeon Wonwoo the best man on earth
Mingyu took a moment to search up Jeon Wonwoo. He put it into google and what he found was truly a sight he was angry he hadn't found earlier.
Wonwoo was doing the exact same thing, searching up Kim Mingyu.
What the fuck, how have I missed this delicious meal ?
» ur not Wonwoo, y r u talking to me rn??
» could say the same bout u..
»so u admit i'm handsome
»ehhh u have ur strengths, what bout me?
»ur okay i guess..
»:( but i thought i looked hot >:<
» ur more cute I guess
»wait i gtg my gngs calling, talk later
»byeee!!
»adioss
»»•««
Mingyu went out for his party but he kept going back on his phone to check if Wonwoo messaged.
"Yo, are you okay? You can't be that obsessed with work?" His friend, Minghao said.
Seungcheol joined the conversation "He's not, he's waiting for his chick to respond." He teased. Mingyu grew red in embarrassment.
"He's not my chick!" He exclaimed, "Don't talk about him like that, and I bet you know him." Wonwoo and him had exchanged numbers by six in the afternoon and were constantly messaging.
"How would I know him? I don't play overwatch, I watch e-sport."
"Exactly." Mingyu mumbled.
»»•««
"Mingyu, get off your phone!"
"Wait a minute hyung."
»wna play at 6
»sorry working, wonu. im a busy man yk
»stfu
Mingyu giggled as he pocketed his phone and got ready for his meeting (which he didn't focus in, his mind running back to the kitten he was just texting)
»»•««
Over the course of the next year, Mingyu and Wonwoo would consistently meet up and hoard eachother said spaces.
»»•««
"Mingyu, what have I said about leaving your shoes out like this, it's messy!"
"Hah, your so funny, those are your shoes babes."
"Tsk."
"Stop trying to blame me, Wonwoo"
"It's hyung you bastard."
"Whatever."
»»•««
"Wonwoooooo."
"What?"
"Look at this tabloid."
' DISPATCH :E-SPORT STAR JEON WONWOO SPOTTED WITH FEMALE ACTRESS '
"Wow, that's my brothers girlfriend."
"What were you doing with her?"
"Bohyuk was in the bathroom so we were just there, but she's not even an actress, I'm suing for invasion of privacy."
"Oh."
"Don't tell me you were jealous."
"Me? Never."
»»•««
It was April sixth.
"Wonwoo, it's been a year since we've met." Mingyu stated as Wonwoo went to get a candle.
"And it's your birthday, and your inside eating this burnt cake.." Wonwoo sighed, as he looked down at the monstrosity he made.
"Hey, it's not that bad, and it was made with your love." He said, pulling Wonwoo in for a hug.
"Love which I haven't confessed." Wonwoo mumbled into Mingyu's shoulder.
"What was that, I didn't catch it." Mingyu said, pulling away as he looked down at Wonwoo. Wonwoo shook his head and gestured to the cake as he lit up the candle.
"Make a wish, Min." Mingyu closed his eyes and wished.
I wish to be with Wonwoo forever as a couple.
He opened his eyes and blew the candle. "Happy 26 Min!" Wonwoo exclaimed.
"Now, we're the same age."
"That's not how it works."
»»•««
Mingyu sighed as he put away the gifts he was given by his friends and family. He couldn't confess. He just couldn't. He loved Wonwoo. It was abnormal how much he couldn't stay away from him despite meeting him only a year ago.
There was a knock on his door. "Come in." Mingyu said.
Wonwoo peered his head in as he cautiously entered, his hands hiding something behind his back. Mingyu was suspicious. What was behind Wonwoo's back? Why was he hiding it?
"What are you holding?" Mingyu questioned Wonwoo.
"Me? Holding what? What are you talking about? My back.." Wonwoo trailed off, as he panicked. Does he think I'm stupid and can't see?
"Your back Wonwoo. What is it!" Mingyu had always hated suspense. Wonwoo sighed as he brought his hands forward, holding a book.
"Happy birthday! Your gift." Wonwoo slowly handed the book over, scared about what Mingyu would think of it.
Mingyu held the book as he watched Wonwoo's hopeful eyes. It was a scrapbook made by Wonwoo. He could telly by the writing. It had text messages between the two from the day they began texting and random others. It also had photos the two had taken together over the course of the year, including mugshots of Mingyu, and them with their friends and family.
"Wonwoo, this is.." Mingyu teared up as he put the book away and pulled Wonwoo onto his lap and hugged him really tight.
"Fuck, I love you so much Wonwoo. Your the best thing that's happened to me." He looked at Wonwoo to be met with a surprised — but happy face.
"Really, you like me?" Mingyu shook his head.
"Love you." As his tears fell out. Wonwoo turned around as he wrapped his legs around Mingyu's waist.
"I love you too, Min" his own tears falling as he buried his face into Mingyu's neck.
Minyu pulled back from the hug and kissed Wonwoo. His mouth met Wonwoo's as he gently nipped Wonwoo's lower lip, his hands gripping waist as Wonwoo's hands looped around his neck as he tilted his head to deepen the kiss. They pulled back, breathless.
Mingyu smothered Wonwoo's face with kisses as Wonwoo giggled at the feeling.
"God, I love you so much Jeon Wonwoo."