𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐖𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐊 ✎ 𝐠𝐲𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐠 『zerobaseone』

T W E N T Y - S I X

As soon as their lips touched, the world around them faded into a blur, leaving only the two of them in perfect harmony. The electric connection between them sent sparks flying, causing their hearts to synchronize in a beautiful rhythm. In that moment, Gyuvin found solace in the reassuring touch of his lover, knowing that everything would eventually fall into place.

Matthew exclaimed in a hushed tone, "What the fuck is happening?!" as he interrupted the couple in the midst of their kiss. He was taken aback to see Ricky at the event, but his shock escalated when he realized Ricky was kissing his friend. "I really need some answers, but Gyuvin, you have a line of people waiting for you," Matthew added, motioning towards the queue.

Gyuvin still in a daze, looked out at the crowd behind his lover. "Did you already sign some copies ahead of time?" Ricky asked, to which the brown-haired boy simply nodded absentmindedly. Before Gyuvin could react, Ricky grabbed his hand firmly and pulled him away from the crowd.

"GYUVIN!!" Matthew shouted as he watched his friend disappear into the crowd.

The couple sprinted with all their strength, their pace drawing the eyes of onlookers as they dashed towards the exit of the venue. Upon reaching the outside, they found a quiet corner where they could catch their breath. Ricky released Gyuvin's hand and they collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily from the exhaustion.

Gyuvin, feeling drained from the intense running, also made an effort to catch his breath. Despite the urgency of their situation, he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy upon seeing Ricky up close after such a long time. With a smile on his face, the brown-haired boy gathered his thoughts and finally mustered up the courage to speak, "Ricky, I'm sorry-"

"I've already forgiven you," Ricky interrupted, looking at the boy and giving him a gentle smile.

Gyuvin was utterly bewildered and struggled to comprehend the events unfolding before him. "Really? But? How? Why?" He stammered, unable to form coherent words as he grappled with the overwhelming confusion and disbelief coursing through his mind.

Ricky stated, "I read the letter".

Gyuvin's cheeks began to flush with embarrassment as he mumbled, "Oh?" He had never anticipated that the recipient would actually read the letter he had written. The series of events left him feeling flustered and caught off guard.

Ricky smiled as he noticed that the brown-haired boy's cheeks were beginning to turn red. He sat up straight and held Gyuvin's hand. "Gyuvin..." the blond muttered as he glanced at the sun beginning to set. "Gyuvin, I-"

"Ricky, I love you..." Gyuvin interrupted as he expressed his love for the other. "Honestly, I'm mad at myself for lying to you whilst saying I love you at the same time. I love you, I really do, and I don't know if I could forgive myself for lying to you, making a fool out of you, for hurting you.". He held Ricky's hand tightly, confessing that he truly loves him and regretting his past actions. As he gazed into Ricky's eyes, tears threatened to fall as he acknowledged the pain he caused by deceiving him.

"Gyuvin, I won't deny that you did hurt me..." Ricky spoke softly to Gyuvin, acknowledging the pain he felt from their past actions. "But I know that you never intended to hurt me" Despite the hurt, Ricky reassured Gyuvin that he believed there was no malice behind the pain inflicted. "Well, at first I honestly felt as if I was used, played even. I was shocked when I found out about it but when I read the tiny comic you made from your point of view, where you showed everything, it made me see the world through your eyes". Initially feeling betrayed and used, Ricky's perspective shifted when he saw a comic created by his lover, depicting their experiences from his point of view. Through this, Ricky gained a new understanding and empathy for Gyuvin's actions. The tiny drawings in the comic brought back fond memories and allowed Ricky to see the world through Gyuvin's eyes.