love fool, stayc

˓ ✿ ˒ 𝖺𝗂𝗋𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗇𝗀𝖾

chapter seven

the airport terminal was buzzing with fans waiting to catch a glimpse of their favorite idols. liam, appreciative of the support, was still worn out and longed for some peace as he tried to weave through the crowd.

most fans were chill, showing respect and admiration, but a handful went overboard. these fans crowded around liam, making it hard for him to move. they were pushing and shoving, turning what should have been a simple airport exit into a chaotic experience.

as he tried to keep his cool, panic hit him like a ton of bricks. the relentless crowd, the loud chatter, it all became too overwhelming. his breath quickened, and his chest tightened. he desperately looked around for an escape, feeling trapped and helpless.

security did their best to make a path for the group, but these persistent fans weren't giving up. frustration mixed with exhaustion, and liam's nerves were on edge.

then, sumin, stayc's leader, stepped in. she calmly spoke up, ❝thank you all for your incredible support. liam needs a bit of space to navigate through. let's make sure everyone stays safe, okay?❞

her words had a calming effect. some fans got it, creating a makeshift buffer around liam, giving him some breathing room. it wasn't perfect, but at least the chaos subsided a bit.

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still, liam was on edge. he needed a moment to collect himself. as the group made its way through the airport, the panic clung to him like a shadow. this was where ben, his boyfriend, stepped in.

ben, waiting patiently at the exit, noticed liam's distress. he could see it in his eyes and the way he carried himself. jiro, not wanting to draw attention, casually made his way through the crowd to be closer to liam.

when they finally met up, ben didn't say much. he just offered liam a supportive smile. sometimes, a familiar face is all you need. liam's eyes met ben's, and it was like a lifeline.

ben gestured for liam to follow him, leading him to a quieter area. he knew airports were overwhelming for liam, even without the fan frenzy. ben found an empty seating area, away from the hustle and bustle.

they sat down, and ben let liam take a moment. he didn't press with questions; he just sat there, a calming presence. after a while, liam started to breathe a bit easier.

❝hey,❞ ben finally said, his voice gentle, ❝that was intense. you okay?❞

liam nodded, still catching his breath. he didn't have to say much; ben understood. they sat in companionable silence for a bit longer.

❝want to talk about it?❞ ben asked, offering liam the chance to share without pressure.

as liam opened up about the panic and the overwhelming crowd, ben listened attentively. it wasn't the first time liam faced this, and ben admired his resilience.

❝you handled it well,❞ ben said sincerely, and liam managed a small smile.

the airport gradually returned to normal. ben and liam decided to take things slow, grab a coffee, and enjoy some quiet time before heading home.

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