Toddler - [TAEBIN FF]

Chapter 35

🎶: 'Drawing Our Moments' by Taeyeon

The park on Street 29 was one of Taehyun's favorite places when he first came to Seoul. He went there multiple times when Juhyeok was a baby, taking him on strolls, breathing in the relishing greenery and admired the leafy scenery, away from the busy streets.

At night however, it was twice as beautiful.

The street lamps were lit, glowing a warm yellow light, and fireflies flew around the bushes, no matter what season it was.

Crickets chirped in the distance, singing their lullabies.

Everything was naturally painted in gold, inviting any pedestrian into paradise.

Taehyun was first to arrive.

After contemplating what he should wear, he chose the right outfit: a black cashmere sweater, and sand-colored pants.

Luckily for him, his hair didn't take long to fix and brush, and while he did wish his puffy eyes would have reduced, there was nothing he could do about it.

But he could care less.

He was checking his phone, specifically his text messages, wondering when the older one would finally come along.

"Hey," a voice suddenly said.

Taehyun glanced up to see Soobin standing there, in front of him. His heart sighed in relief, knowing he came... and that he was able to see him again.

Coincidentally or not, Soobin was also dressed in the exact clothes as their very first date.

The dinner all those months ago.

"Hey."

"It... it's nice to see you again... after a week that felt much longer."

Taehyun felt awful, seeing Soobin's appearance. He had lost some weight, his face was a bit hollow, and he had heavy eyebags around his eyes, probably from restless nights and crying.

But his soft smile still shone so beautifully.

"I'm glad you came."

"Always."

Taehyun stood up from the bench he had been seated on, and came closer to Soobin. His heart pounded in his chest, feeling so at ease being next to him.

"You look lovely," Soobin complimented.

"Thank you."

Taehyun shyly glanced down, before taking Soobin's hand into his, interlacing their fingers before looking at each other's eyes.

"Come on, let's walk."

"Lead the way."

The two walked slowly through the park, along the pathways. The night, in comparison to yesterday when Taehyun went to the cemetery, was much warmer.

Everything was completely the opposite to 24 hours ago.

Yesterday, it was cold and dark, but now, it's warm and bright.

"Is something on your mind?" Soobin questioned.

"Hmm?" Taehyun glanced up.

"You look deep in thought."

"Kind of."

And it was silent again.

But there were no hints of awkwardness or discomfort.

It felt just right.

They continued walking, listening to the crickets chirping nearby, and soon, the soft lapping of water rushed nearby.