❝Talking To Taemin❞

2022

beware the wholesomeness ;)

- 10:13 p.m -

You were in your apartment writing your yearly letter to Taemin. This time you were very unsure what to write because you don't know if Taemin is allowed to receive letters while he's doing his military duties.

The reason why you are writing your letter early is because you saw the news about Taemin struggling in the military, as the news people explained how he's suffering you wanted to try and comfort him the best way possible. Through your letters.

Dear Taemin,

How are you doing? I know that the military service is not your peak of life right now but I promise it will be over soon.

You erased that sentence.

How are you? How was your day? Did something bad happen?

You erased that question.

"Dammit! I don't know what to say..." You sigh, slamming your pencil on the table and putting your head down. "Oh Taemin...I wish you could tell me what's going on..." 

At that moment, your phone rang making you shoot up. You picked up your cell and looked at the caller ID. Unknown Caller.

You gulped before accepting the call. "H-Hello?"

"Y/n..."

"Taemin?!"

You were so surprised you almost dropped your phone. "Taemin-ah? How are you calling me? How did you get my number?" 

Taemin only sighed.

You're very worried. Taemin is supposed to be doing his government military service, why is he calling you? Of all the people he knows.

"Y/n...I can't do this...i'm suffering so badly here..."

You didn't say anything, you only listened.

"I don't know anyone here and they keep watching me...while I'm eating, walking around, and even showering...I've never felt for violated of privacy it's very nerve-wrecking...and then on top of that I keep having these nightmares...so many bad dreams I just don't want to close my eyes..." His voice cracks as he spoke to you. "I wish I could run away...not caring where I go..."

"Taemin-"

"I just...really need someone to hold me right now..."

Hearing him say that sentence broke your heart to a million pieces. Your most favorite person in the world was hurting and you couldn't be there with him to help him feel better. Resisting the urge to cry, you spoke. "I...can't hold you right now. But I can stay on the phone with you. So, talk to me Taemin."

And that's exactly what he did. For what felt like hours he spoke to you. About the struggles he had in his past, what he misses outside the base, some personal experiences and your families which is very secretive information, so him telling you about that made you feel good in some way.

You both talked for so long you didn't even realize it was 2 am. "Taemin-ah? It's super late, we should get some sleep you know?" You suggest, but to your surprise, he didn't agree.

"It's not that late."

You chuckle thinking he was joking. "Come on, you especially should know how important sleep is. This was very fun but-"

"Don't hang up. Please."

You froze. He sounded serious. It was obvious he was still afraid of going back to sleep. Knowing deep down you wanted to keep talking to Taemin, you had to respect his health first. "Close your eyes." You tell him.

"No please I-"

"I'm not going anywhere. Just close your eyes."

Taemin calmed down after you promised not to leave and closed his eyes. "Okay..."

After he confirmed his eyes were closed you did something that you hope you wouldn't regret. "Noona is so pretty...guys won't leave her alone...her heart's shaking – I know her true feelings..."

You were singing his debut song.

"Memories scratch at my heart...oh my heart aches, so fix it...the farewell is approaching...replay, replay, replay~"

Taemin was shedding some tears as your voice helped him stay calm and eventually put him to sleep. It had been so long since he spoke to someone that made him feel comfortable. So calling your number was something he would not regret.

You stopped singing after hearing the sound of tiny snores, figuring out that Taemin had fallen asleep. "It'll all be over soon. I'm rooting for you all the way. Fighting~" You whispered, hanging up the call once you were done.

Unknown Number >> Lee Taemin <3