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Wen Junhui had always been a dreamer. From the moment he could remember, his world was filled with vivid fantasies, grand adventures, and endless possibilities. The small town where he grew up felt too small, too confining, for a heart that longed to soar through the vast expanse of the world. He dreamed of distant lands, of meeting people from all walks of life, and of finding that one person who would understand the unspoken words in his heart.
Xu Minghao, on the other hand, was a realist. He had his feet firmly planted on the ground, accepting life as it came, with all its struggles and imperfections. Minghao believed in hard work, in practicalities, and in the idea that dreams were best left in the realm of sleep, where they couldn’t disappoint you in the harsh light of day.
Despite their differences, Junhui and Minghao had been best friends since childhood. They were inseparable, drawn together by a bond that neither of them fully understood but neither questioned. Junhui, with his bright smile and boundless enthusiasm, always managed to pull Minghao into his world of dreams, if only for a little while. And Minghao, with his steady presence and quiet strength, grounded Junhui when his dreams seemed too far out of reach.
As they grew older, their bond deepened, but so did the unspoken tension between them. Junhui’s dreams grew bigger, more ambitious. He talked of moving to the city, of becoming an artist, of living a life where his heart could finally be free. Minghao listened patiently, nodding at the right moments, but never quite sharing in Junhui’s excitement. He knew that life had a way of pulling people apart, that dreams often came with sacrifices that not everyone was willing to make.
One summer evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange, Junhui and Minghao found themselves sitting on the rooftop of Minghao’s house. It had become their place over the years, a sanctuary where they could talk about everything and nothing at all.
Junhui leaned back, his eyes fixed on the first stars appearing in the sky. “Minghao, do you ever wonder what’s out there? Beyond this town, beyond everything we know?”
Minghao was silent for a moment, choosing his words carefully. “I do, sometimes. But I also think about what we have here. What we might lose if we leave.”
Junhui sighed, his heart heavy with the weight of unspoken dreams. “I know. But sometimes I feel like if I don’t go, if I don’t at least try to live the life I’ve always dreamed of, I’ll never be happy. It’s like there’s this voice inside me, telling me that there’s something more out there, something I need to find.”
Minghao turned to look at him, his gaze steady and full of unspoken emotion. “And what if you find it, but it’s not what you thought it would be? What if it costs you everything?”
Junhui met his gaze, and for the first time, he saw the sorrow in Minghao’s eyes. “Minghao, I don’t want to lose you. But I also don’t want to lose myself.”
The words hung in the air between them, heavy with the weight of truth. Minghao felt a sharp pain in his chest, a fear that he had tried to push away for so long. The thought of losing Junhui, of watching him chase after dreams that might lead him far away, was almost unbearable. But he also knew that he couldn’t hold Junhui back, no matter how much he wanted to.
“I don’t want to lose you either, Junhui,” Minghao whispered, his voice thick with emotion. “But if this is what you need to do, then I’ll support you. Even if it means letting you go.”
Junhui reached out, taking Minghao’s hand in his own. “You’ll never lose me, Minghao. No matter where I go, you’ll always be with me. You’re the one who keeps me grounded, who reminds me of what really matters. I could never forget that.”
They sat there in silence, hand in hand, as the night slowly enveloped them. The stars above seemed to shine a little brighter, as if acknowledging the quiet promise that passed between them.
In the weeks that followed, Junhui made preparations to leave. It was bittersweet, the excitement of new beginnings tempered by the sadness of saying goodbye. Minghao helped him pack, offering practical advice and words of encouragement, even as his heart ached with every passing day.
The night before Junhui was set to leave, they found themselves on the rooftop once more. The moon was full, casting a soft glow over the town below. Junhui turned to Minghao, his heart full of gratitude and sorrow.
“I’m going to miss this,” Junhui said softly. “I’m going to miss you.”
Minghao smiled, though it didn’t reach his eyes. “I’ll miss you too, Junhui. But I know you need to do this. Just promise me one thing.”
“Anything.”
“Promise me you’ll keep dreaming, no matter what. Even if things get hard, even if the world tries to tell you that your dreams are impossible, don’t ever stop believing in them.”
Junhui’s eyes filled with tears as he nodded. “I promise.”
They embraced, holding on to each other as if trying to imprint the memory of this moment into their souls. When they finally pulled away, Junhui looked at Minghao with a small, sad smile.
“You’re the best thing that ever happened to me, Minghao. Don’t ever forget that.”
Minghao’s voice was barely a whisper. “You too, Junhui. You too.”
The next morning, Junhui left the town that had been his home for so long. He stepped onto the bus, his heart heavy with both sorrow and hope. As the bus pulled away, he looked back one last time, catching a glimpse of Minghao standing on the platform, a small, sad smile on his face.
And as the town disappeared from view, Junhui felt a strange sense of peace wash over him. He was finally chasing his dreams, but he knew that no matter where life took him, he would always carry a piece of Minghao with him.
Because in the end, it wasn’t just the dreams that mattered. It was the people who believed in them with you, who supported you even when it meant letting go.
Junhui was a dreamer, but it was Minghao who gave him the strength to keep dreaming, even when the road ahead seemed uncertain.
And for that, Junhui would be forever grateful.
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The end.
This is one hard one cause I had a hard time thinking about it but thanks to a friend of mine for helping now it's done.... Yeyyyyy
Hope y'all like it❤❤❤
