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i'll always choose you, even with all the baggage - txt taehyun

GODSENT – Ben&Ben
Godsent those eyes, who get me through the night.

TXT TAEHYUN

･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ.

Thank you!

The email read, making you let out your third sigh of the season.

It was college acceptance season and thing weren't looking that great for you. From the four top universities you applied to, three of them have already sent out their "Thank you" and "We regret to inform you" emails.

It's difficult to accept the results, to say the least.

You poured your heart and soul for your college applications, wanting to secure the best for yourself and your future. But I guess not everything goes your way just because you did your best.

"We still have one more right?" Taehyun said while rubbing side of your arms, resting his head on top of yours as he sat behind you, reading your rejection letter with you.

"I don't know anymore babe," You said with your head down. "Maybe I should start looking at my second choices now."

"Don't be like that babe," Taehyun said while twirling your study chair so you could face him. "We still have my university." He tried to reassure.

Ah yes, Taehyun's university.

Ever since you were little, you already wanted to get into his school. Contrary to almost everyone else's dream school, your country's top school – you actually wanted to attend at another university.

With high-end facilities, great professors, and a good school-life balance, it fit into all of your expectations for college. And the fact that Taehyun also attended school there was just a bonus.

"But if I couldn't get into the past three, what would make you think that I could pass this one now?" You doubted. "I totally screwed this last application, thinking that I'd get into the first three."

"I just know you'll pass this one." He reassured as he pulled you into hug, whispering small praises into your ears.

The past weeks felt like years for you as you waited for the next letter to come into your mail. A few sleepless nights and skipped meals are already evident on your face and body – and Taehyun was worried.

Tonight, was his third night staying with you. Him being worried was just the tip of the iceberg to say the least, because he too was also just as afraid, worried, and anxious like you for your results.

"Do you want me to make you some tea? To calm down your nerves." He suggested, trying to wiggle out of your hug and get the teapot he already set before you two opened your letter.

"No," You said tightening your grip on him, burying your head deeper into his chest. "Please stay for a little longer, I just want you." You whispered, making him smile and pat your head lightly.

"Whatever you want babe." He said with a smile, closing his eyes and once again enveloping you into a warm hug. "We can stay like this for however long you want, forever even."

And as the night dawned onto you two, everything felt calm, everything felt peaceful, everything felt in place.

And that's when tears started coming out of your closed eyes, rolling onto your flushed cheeks, and dropping onto your boyfriend's checkered pajamas.

"Babe." Taehyun cooed, carrying you onto his lap, and rubbing your back gently to help with your feelings.

"What if I just don't get in? What if I just have to study in a school I don't like, and graduate from it, and most probably work at a job I don't like. And what if you don't like that?" You started rambling into his neck, damping it with your continuous tears.

You felt overwhelmed. This wasn't the plan, and the lack of options wasn't helping. You never pictured yourself being cornered into this situation.

"That will never happen," He lightly said, moving his hand onto your head, stroking your hair gently. "I'll be here, and I'll be there. No matter what happens, I'll stay with you."

"Whether you feel like you've failed or not," He sincerely said while looking into your eyes. "I'll be with you, just like I always have." He said as he pressed a kiss onto your forehead.

And it was true.

Taehyun has always proved his sincerity to you when he says that he'll stay. He has always been there, through your highest highs and lowest lows – he was truly godsent.

"You know, you can always walk away, right?" You tried to offer him, as you drew small circles on his chest. "It's been years since you entered college, and I know it's hard to help me carry all these baggage again just like how you did when you got into college." You said lowly.

"You know if I wanted to – I would've done that a long time ago." He said with a frown, a bit upset with your words.

"I know that," You tried to say. "But I love you – and the last thing I want to weigh you down."

"And I love you." He said with tears brimming in his eyes. "And I chose and will keep choosing to love you." He said before leaning in for a kiss.

"I'll always choose you, even with all the baggage."