falling into you || woosan

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HONGJOONG'S POV

After Jongho and Yeosang left for dinner, I pulled my laptop back onto my lap, determined to make some progress on the song that had been giving me trouble. It wasn't just any song; it was a love song that I had been writing with someone special in mind. I was deep in thought, trying to perfect the lyrics, when Seonghwa walked into the room.

Within twenty minutes, I felt the laptop being lifted from my lap, and I looked up, confused. Seonghwa placed it on the side table by the couch, then gently laid down on the couch, his head resting on my lap. I couldn't help but smile as I began to play with his hair, enjoying the soothing moment.

"What are you working on?" Seonghwa asked, his voice warm and curious.

"It's a new song," I said, trying to focus on him while still keeping one eye on the screen. "I've been stuck on it for a while."

Seonghwa looked up at me, his eyes reflecting interest. "Can I hear a couple of lyrics?" I recited a few lines, feeling a bit vulnerable but trusting his feedback.

"Right now you're shining like a star.
You don't know it, but you shine brightly.
You color this place, you color my heart.
You make me smile, you make me stand up again. I hope you know that.'"
(if without you- ateez)

Seonghwa's eyes lit up, and he smiled. He began to sing the lines back to me, his voice rich and melodic, each note carrying an emotion that made the lyrics come alive.

Listening to him sing, I was completely in awe. His voice made the song feel more real than ever, and I was overwhelmed by the feelings it stirred in me. Without thinking, I blurted out, "I'm so in love with you."

Seonghwa's eyes widened in surprise as he immediately sat up and looked at me with an intense gaze. "Do you really mean it?" he asked, searching my face for any hint of insincerity.

Caught off guard by my own confession, I nodded. "Yes, I do."

A beautiful smile spread across Seonghwa's face, and his eyes softened with happiness. He lay back down on my lap, looking up at me with an expression of pure joy. "I've been waiting for you to say that," he said softly.

I laughed, both relieved and curious. "Why?"

Seonghwa's smile widened. "Because I've known for a while."

"What do you mean? How?" I questioned, was it really that obvious?

"You look at me the same way I look at you—full of love," he replied.

My heart swelled at his words. The world outside seemed to fade away, leaving only the warmth of our shared feelings.

I continued to work with him resting on my lap. He watched TV as I worked, turning the volume down low not to disturb me. I enjoyed having his company while I worked, it made everything feel better.

I didn't realize an hour had passed until I got a low battery notification. I glanced around the room searching for my charger. My eyes eventually landed on it peeking out of my work bag I placed on the kitchen bar.

"Hey Hwa, I need to-," I stopped in my tracks when I looked down. I saw Seonghwa's peaceful face, his eyes closed and a serene smile on his lips. He was sound asleep, I smiled at the sight. He truly is so beautiful.

Reluctantly, I powered off my laptop and closed it. I turned my attention back to the sleeping boy in my lap. I brushed a strand of hair from his forehead with the utmost care, not wanting to disturb his slumber.

I admired him, not just his looks but the way he cares for others. He has always complained about how uncomfortable this couch was to sleep on. Yet, here he is, sleeping on the "stiff" couch just to be with me.

With a tender smile, I shifted my gaze to the softly playing TV in the background, letting the gentle noise fill the quiet space as I waited patiently for Seonghwa to wake up.
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AN:

♡ MATZ chapter because I love them so much and wanted them to have some special moments before the book ends.

♡ don't fear we have more chapters coming !

♡ just feeling extra soft about seongjoong tonight.