Unsaid Love Story

Chapter 54

For the past week, Zhan hasn't known how he's survived after being separated from Yibo. Each second, his voice, his smile, and his eyes flood through him and become a part of his memory. That's when he realizes how much he misses Yibo and longs for the day they will be reunited. Usually, he hates to look in the mirror, but sometimes he runs over to check the mark on his neck, making sure it's there. The feeling is as warm as a thick blanket, like a cluster of fireflies buzzing inside his chest.

With that feeling, he approaches his brother to discuss his mate because there is no sense in hanging on to the past. He understands it and hopes Cheng will too, in order to pave the way for the future. However, Cheng's response is that he must wait until they reach home, as making emotional decisions doesn't do any good. Reminding him that his heart is where his home is, Cheng assures him that once they reach home, his heart will be back to normal.

Zhan used to accept it if he didn't live with Yibo for two weeks, but now he can't. Each time his fingers brush over the mating mark, he feels like he has found a home he hasn't had in so long. He has also learned that home is where the heart is, and his heart belongs to Yibo.

His thoughts are interrupted when Ji Li slaps him on the shoulder to grab his attention and gestures for him to go backstage. It is another concert that he needs to concentrate on, so he nods and stops playing with his fingers while bringing all his focus to what is in front of him before fleeing back to Yibo, who is too good to him but sometimes bad at wishing him luck. Frowning, Zhan stomps his foot and follows his bandmates.

As he is about to reach backstage, Yibo suddenly appears out of nowhere and pulls him into a corner to kiss him. The surprise kiss makes his heart race as he melts into the embrace. The moment is fleeting but intense, leaving him breathless and longing for more. They split apart, taking heaving breaths, their foreheads pressed together as they hold each other close.

"I miss you!" Yibo lifts his head and looks at Zhan.

Zhan's eyes fill with tears, but he manages to smile through them because he's probably not the only one. "I miss you too," he whispers, unable to tear his gaze away from Yibo's deep, soulful eyes. At that moment, everything else fades away as they lose themselves in each other's presence. The world around them seems to disappear, leaving only the two of them in their own little bubble of love and longing.

Yibo leans forward to kiss Zhan's sweet smile and holds it for himself until Zhan realizes he needs to go. Reluctantly, they pull away from each other, and Zhan feels a pang of sadness in his heart. He wishes they could stay at this moment forever, but he knows reality is calling. He gives Yibo one last longing look before running in the stage direction until his name is called.

He turns back and raises an eyebrow.

"Don't forget that I'll be watching. Also, don't disappoint me," Yibo shouts from where Zhan has left him and blows a kiss.

Zhan nods with a twinkle in his eyes and turns back to continue running to the stage to make the fans drown in his concert. People can escape even from the waves of the ocean, but today no one can escape from the waves of his song. He doesn't want to disappoint not only the audience but also the love of his life.

With a sea of clapping and cheering, he starts and finishes the rap, then joins the famous singer Kim Taehyung on stage.

The crowd goes wild with excitement, screaming their names as they share a brotherly hug. However, Zhan thinks he sees Yibo glaring at him and gritting his teeth from down on the stage. Is it true or just an illusion? It's probably just an illusion, as there is nothing for Yibo to be angry about, since he hasn't done anything wrong. Though he has to make sure Yibo enjoys it, he turns his gaze at him and finds him not there.

Frowning, he begins searching through the crowd, but Taehyung puts a hand on his shoulder and encourages him with a smile to make the concert unforgettable for everyone. They move around the stage and sing a catchy pop tune together, causing the audience to erupt with loud cheers.

Zhan gestures to his bandmates behind him, and the crowd roars again when they take one final bow before heading offstage. He hands his microphone off to a roadie, thanking her. Feeling exhausted but somehow satisfied, he follows his brother and bandmates to their dressing room until someone appears like the wind and takes him by surprise and pulls him down a flight of stairs to the mostly hidden landing below.

His heart pounds in his chest, feeling like he's almost having a minor heart attack. As he senses a sandalwood scent around him, he starts to calm down. "Y-Yibo!" He tries to talk to him, but the alpha just stares back at him with an intense gaze, sending shivers down his spine. Suddenly, he is pushed against the wall, and their lips meet. He hears babbles of 'mine' as Yibo's hands roam over his body, igniting a fire within him.

He doesn't know what makes Yibo this aggressive, so wanting to clear the tension, he shoves at his chest, dislodging himself between Yibo and the wall. "You know, you almost scared the shit out of me! What is wrong with you?"

Yibo raises an eyebrow. "Do you want the definitive list or the brief history?"

Zhan can tell that Yibo is entering his lunatic mode again. He thought Yibo was upset with him about the concert, but his actions suggest otherwise. He doesn't know what he did to provoke this change in Yibo. The unsettling look in Yibo's eyes makes him uncomfortable, so he tries to ignore it as he says, "Yibo," avoiding eye contact.

Yibo hums thoughtfully before pushing Zhan into a chair. Zhan lets out an audible sigh, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over him. "You're a piece of sh*t, bunny," Yibo snaps, his head snapping down to meet Zhan's gaze.

Zhan rubs his eyes and starts to rise. "I'm sorry."

Yibo pushes Zhan back into the chair before he can get up. "You're a piece of sh*t, bunny. You disappointed me," he repeats, arms on either side of Zhan. "Did you know how much I controlled myself from putting my hands around Taehyung's neck?"

"What?!" Zhan feels his eyes widen, and his heart might be speeding up even more.

Instead of responding, Yibo comes in close, his head leaning toward Zhan as he stares into the light brown eyes. "You're mine!" His lips touch Zhan's again in a possessive and passionate kiss. The weight on the chair raises as Yibo puts his weight on top of Zhan, and the chair tips over, sending them both crashing to the floor in a tangle of limbs.

Zhan gasps as Yibo's hands roam under his shirt, and then those lips touch his heated skin. His heart races as he feels the intensity of Yibo's touch on a sensitive bud in his chest. "Y-Yibo! What are you doing?" Zhan tugs on the alpha's hair. "We're still in the arena!" He tries to make Yibo understand while his eyes are glued to the unlocked door, fearing anyone can invade.

"I don't care." Yibo hoarsely says, gnawing his way to bite Zhan right on the nipple.

Zhan balls his hands into fists, ready to strike. His strength may not be enough to take out a fly, but he tries it anyway. Yibo grabs both of Zhan's wrists and puts them above his head before continuing what he's doing. Zhan understands that fighting against Yibo is of no use when jealousy clouds his brain, so he waits for the right moment to escape.

As Yibo sits up to discard his shirt, Zhan pushes him away and rushes out of the room in the blink of an eye while adjusting his clothes. From now on, he dares not make Yibo jealous, even unconsciously. Who knows what crazy idea he might come up with next?