❝ Stardust & Heartstrings ❞ YEONBIN FF

Chapter 19 : A Cry for Help

Soobin rapidly and meticulously packed a bag, carefully selecting and inserting essential clothing items, personal belongings, and vital necessities, his swift and purposeful actions fueled by a strong sense of determination and resolve.

Soobin's mom stood in the doorway, surveying the disarray of clothes and belongings scattered across the floor, her eyes widening in surprise as she took in the chaotic scene, before turning to her son with a questioning gaze and asking, "Soobin, what's going on? Why is your room in this state?"

Soobin's eyes scanned the room frantically as he asked his mom, 'Eomma, I had a small box in the cupboard with a bracelet inside, but now it's gone! Where did it go?'

"Soobin, calm down and explain to me what's happening. You're packing your bag and your room is a mess, and now you're frantically searching for a bracelet? What's the meaning of this?" his mom asked, her voice laced with concern and confusion.

Soobin's face lit up with a relieved smile as he reached deep into the cupboard and finally found the small box, his eyes shining with joy and triumph at recovering the lost treasure.

His mother's grip on his arm was firm but gentle as she searched his face for answers, her voice soft but insistent, "Soobin, tell me what's going on. What's with the packing and the frantic search for the bracelet? What's happening that's got you so upset?"

Soobin's eyes blazed with determination as he declared, 'I'm going to Seoul, and I'll bring him back - to me, where he belongs.'

His mother's voice trembled with a mix of concern and confusion as she asked, "Soobin, do you know what you're saying? Who are you going to bring back? What's going on, son?" Her grip on his arm tightened, as if trying to anchor him to reality.

Soobin's eyes flashed with possessiveness as he declared, 'Yeonjun hyung is mine, he belongs with me, I'll bring him back.'

His mother's voice cracked with worry and fear as she pleaded with him, 'Soobin, listen to me, son! Calm down and think this through. Yeonjun's family is not to be trifled with - they're powerful and influential. They can hurt us, hurt you, and we can't protect you from that. What will happen to your father and me if something happens to you? You're our only child, Soobin. We can't lose you. Please, son, don't do something reckless.'" Tears streamed down her face as she begged him to reconsider.

Soobin's eyes searched his mother's face as he asked, 'Eomma, do you not find it weird that I, a boy, love Yeonjun hyung, another boy?'

His mother's expression softened, and she looked at Soobin with a mix of sadness and understanding, 'Soobin, I...I've known for a while now. I may not fully understand, but I love you no matter what. You're my son, and I want you to be happy. But, sweetie, the world isn't always kind to people who...who love differently. That's why I'm scared, not because of who you love, but because of what others might do to you.'

Soobin's voice was filled with conviction as he said, 'As long as you and Appa accept me for who I am, I don't care what the world thinks. If I don't take this chance and fight for what's mine, I'll spend the rest of my life wondering what could've been. I need you to trust me, Eomma. I promise to return, safe and sound, with my heart full and my spirit unbroken.'

His mother's eyes welled up with tears as she hugged him tightly, her voice trembling with emotion, "Soobin, my son, I trust you, and I'll always accept you for who you are. I'm proud of your courage and determination. Just promise me you'll be careful and come back to us soon." She held him at arm's length, her hands on his shoulders, and looked into his eyes, "You're not alone, Soobin. We'll face whatever comes next together, as a family." With a deep breath, she let him go, and Soobin turned to leave, his bag slung over his shoulder, ready to face his destiny.