Always is a Promise {Minsung}

Chapter 15

In the quiet of the afternoon, the air in the silent dorm bedroom laid still, save for the gentle rise and fall of Felix's chest as he slumbered nestled into Changbin's side. Changbin, with his fingers absentmindedly carding through Felix's soft hair, his gaze fixated on the blank ceiling above.

He was lost in his own thoughts, being able to feel the weight of Felix's warm body against his own, the comforting scent of him enveloping Changbin's senses, and the tranquil ambiance of the room providing a much-needed respite from the chaos that had been their lives lately.

After everything that had happened just earlier that morning.

Felix had finally managed to calm down after hours of consoling from Changbin, and with that calm he had found himself falling asleep atop his friend, feeling safe and secure in Changbin's arm. A feeling he hadn't felt in a while.

Was it love or obsession? Changbin didn't know. Felix entered his life so fast and abruptly that it just completely shook his life up. And now he felt so new and uncertain about these familiar emotions that blossomed in him.

Felix shuffled in his sleep, Changbin's attention zoning in on him. He half expected him to wake up and start talking, but Felix merely settled back into his peaceful slumber, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

With a deep sigh, he leaned back against the pillows, contemplating the whirlwind of emotions swirling within him.

He couldn't think much as Hyunjin pushed open the door to their dorm, his face filled with frustration and urgency. He glanced over at them and immediately noticed the serene scene of Changbin and Felix intertwined on the bed.

"Oh- sorry-" He started, his eyes growing wide. "I thought you two left already."

"Nah, it's fine. I'm kinda trapped here with this sleeping koala," Changbin chuckled softly, his fingers never stopping their gentle strokes through Felix's hair.

Hyunjin let out a heavy sigh and collapsed onto the nearby chair, his frustration evident in his voice as he said, "Changbin, I don't know what to do."

Changbin looked up from Felix's peaceful form, concern etching his features. "Don't know what to do with what?"

Hyunjin hesitated for a moment before blurting out, "I want to tell Seungmin that I love him."

Changbin paused, his hand freezing in Felix's hair. He tried to pretend his heart didn't just drop at Hyunjin's confession, but the sudden twinge of jealousy was undeniable. "Well... what's holding you back?"

"I don't know. I'm like scared of how he'll react, or I'm scared to fully commit myself to him. Like, yes, we've been dating for a few months now, but it's still terrifying. I've been in love with him for like years now, and I feel like everything needs to be perfect, and like-"

"Woah, calm down. Take a deep breath, Hyunjin."

Hyunjin sat up properly in his chair and took a deep breath, struggling to steady his racing thoughts and emotions. "What the hell is wrong with me?" Hyunjin mumbled. "I'm too scared and nervous to tell my own boyfriend I love him."

Changbin resumed stroking Felix's hair, his voice gentle and reassuring. "I think it's valid. You two really haven't had much time together yet, and those feelings can be overwhelming."

Hyunjin threw his back against the chair. "I don't think this talk is helping me at all-" he paused. "-I mean, I've technically said it before, but it was forced out of me. We don't mention that, though."

"How... How did you two even end up together? Like, I know it happened over the summer, but I never really heard the full story," Changbin asked, his curiosity distracting Hyunjin from his dilemma.