❝ Stardust & Heartstrings ❞ YEONBIN FF

Chapter 8: Secrets and Silence

Yeonjun woke up in the middle of the night to find himself nestled in the warmth of Soobin's chest, his arms and legs tangled around him in a gentle embrace. Soobin, still fast asleep, seemed entirely at ease, his calm breathing a soothing balm to Yeonjun's suddenly racing heart.

Yeonjun couldn't help but recall his earlier reluctance to share the bed with Soobin, but now, as he gazed at Soobin's serene face, he realized he had instinctively surrendered to the comfort of his presence, his body now snugly entwined with the sleeping figure beside him.

Yeonjun couldn't help but wonder if Soobin had stirred at all, sensing the weight of Yeonjun's arms and legs wrapped around him, or if he remained completely unaware of the tender hold he was now trapped in.

Yeonjun gazed at Soobin's peaceful face, bathed in the soft glow of the dim night bulb in the room. Soobin's eyelids fluttered occasionally, his chest rising and falling with gentle breaths. Yeonjun was captivated by the serene smile on Soobin's lips and the soft flush on his cheeks, a tranquil sight that soothed his own restless heart.

Yeonjun's gaze lingered on Soobin's face for a moment longer before he forced himself to turn away, his heart racing with a mix of emotions. He knew he shouldn't be doing this - shouldn't be indulging in the warmth of Soobin's presence, shouldn't be letting his feelings blur the lines of their relationship. But as he pulled back, he couldn't shake off the sense of longing that lingered within him.

Yeonjun quietly got out of bed, careful not to disturb Soobin's peaceful slumber. He picked up his phone and made his way to the rooftop, the cool night air enveloping him as he stepped out into the darkness. The city lights twinkled below, a stark contrast to the turmoil brewing inside him. He glanced at the time on his phone - 4 am. The silence was almost deafening.

With a deep sigh, Yeonjun opened the group chat "Pump It Up Squad" and typed out a message, his thumbs hovering over the keyboard as he hesitated for a moment before hitting send.

[04:02] Yeonjun: Guys, I need help. I think I've crossed a line and I don't know what to do. I'll explain later, but I just needed to talk to someone. Anyone awake?

He waited anxiously for a response, his eyes fixed on the screen as the seconds ticked by. The stillness of the night seemed to amplify his doubts and fears, making him wonder if he had indeed crossed a line with Soobin.

10 minutes later, Taehyun texted Yeonjun directly: "Hyung, what happened ? Want me to call you?"

[Yeonjun]: Hey, why are you still up?

[Taehyun]: Hyung, I couldn't sleep. Been going over the files for Mr. Jung's case. We've got a court hearing tomorrow and I want to make sure I'm prepared.

[Yeonjun]: I'm so sorry I came here before the hearings and piled all the pressure on you

[Taehyun]: It's fine hyung, I'll take care of the firm. Focus on yourself and halmeoni's treatment. Don't worry about anything else, okay?

[Yeonjun]: I'm so glad you joined my law firm

[Taehyun]: It's me who's lucky, you're the best boss I could have worked under, hyung. I've learned so much from you and I'm grateful for the trust you've placed in me. Let's get through this tough time together!

[Yeonjun]: Let me delete the text from the group, I don't want Beomgyu and Hyuka to worry in the morning.

[Taehyun]: It's fine hyung, you can talk to me here in direct message. So what actually happened, do you wanna share?

[Yeonjun]: I slept at Soobin's house and I kinda ended up hugging him in my sleep... and by the looks of it, I don't think he was aware of my actions. I feel like I've crossed a line and I don't know how to face him in the morning in case he's actually aware of what happened.