❝ Stardust & Heartstrings ❞ YEONBIN FF

Flashback (5)

Soobin's voice trembled slightly as he confessed, his words spilling out in a rush. "Hyung, I don't know how to tell you this... You might think I'm a freak for feeling this way about you... You might hate me, but I don't think I can hide it anymore... I think I like you, hyung." The air was heavy with vulnerability as Soobin's eyes searched Yeonjun's face, his heart laid bare. Yeonjun's own heart skipped a beat, his mind racing to process the unexpected admission, as he struggled to find the right words to respond, his emotions swirling in a mix of surprise, tenderness, and curiosity.

Soobin's face flushed with a deep crimson as he continued, his voice barely above a whisper, "And it's not the type of 'like' between friends, hyung... I want to hold you, touch you, kiss you, call you mine... that type of 'like'." His words hung in the air, charged with a tender intensity, as he poured out his heart, his eyes locked onto Yeonjun's, searching for a glimmer of acceptance, of reciprocation. The silence between them vibrated with tension, the only sound the gentle lapping of the pond's water against the shore, as Yeonjun's mind reeled, his own feelings threatening to surface, like a lotus blooming in the quiet depths of the pond.

Soobin's voice cracked with emotion as he spoke, his words tumbling out in a heartfelt torrent. "I don't really expect you to accept my feelings, hyung... You can reject me... I've never felt this way for anyone... This is my first time confessing my feelings to anyone... I've never liked any boy the way I like you... and I don't think I'll ever be able to like any boy or girl after you." His eyes shone with unshed tears, his face vulnerable, as he laid bare his soul, his deepest fears and hopes exposed. The air was heavy with the weight of his confession, the silence between them a palpable thing, as Yeonjun's heart wrestled with its own emotions, torn between surprise, tenderness, and the dawning realization of his own feelings.

"In a month, I'll be leaving and returning to my life in Seoul. We won't have the chance to see each other again. Despite that, do you still want to have feelings for me?"

Soobin's eyes locked onto Yeonjun's, his gaze burning with intensity as he replied, his voice barely above a whisper, "Yes, hyung... I still want to like you... Even if we're apart, even if we can't meet again... My feelings won't change... I want to hold onto them, no matter what." His words were a promise, a vow to cherish the emotions they shared, no matter the distance or time that would soon separate them. Soobin's face was a map of vulnerability, his heart laid bare, as he waited for Yeonjun's response, his soul hanging in the balance.

Soobin's expression turned solemn, his eyes clouding with concern as he considered Yeonjun's question. "Will you be able to tell your parents and everyone that you like me, a boy? What will you do if they mock us and don't accept us?" Yeonjun's words struck a chord, echoing Soobin's own fears and doubts. He knew that their love might not be accepted by those around them, that they might face ridicule, judgment, and rejection. Soobin's heart ached at the thought, but he also knew that his feelings for Yeonjun were worth fighting for. He took a deep breath, his voice firm with determination. "I'll find a way, hyung. I'll make them understand. I won't let their opinions change how I feel about you."

Soobin's eyes shone with a mix of hope and vulnerability as he asked, his voice barely above a whisper, "I can fight anyone if you tell me you like me back... Do you like me even a little, hyung?" His words hung in the air, a heartfelt plea for reassurance, for a glimmer of reciprocation. Yeonjun's heart swelled with emotion, his own feelings threatening to overflow. He took a step closer, his face inches from Soobin's, his voice trembling with sincerity. "I like you, Soobin... More than a little... I think I might be falling in love with you." The words spilled out, a gentle confession, as Yeonjun's eyes locked onto Soobin''s, searching for a reflection of his own emotions.

Soobin's voice trembled with nervous excitement. "Can I... kiss you? I mean, if you want me to..."

Yeonjun's face flushed, but he nodded almost imperceptibly. Soobin's heart skipped a beat as Yeonjun's soft lips brushed against his. The kiss was brief, but it sent shivers down Soobin's spine.