"Yeonjun, our dear son, we're so sorry," his mother sobbed, offering the bouquet of white lilies, his favorite flowers. "We were so focused on giving you a comfortable life, we forgot to give you the one thing you needed most - our love and acceptance."
Yeonjun's eyes welled up with tears as he listened to his mother's words. He felt a mix of emotions: shock, relief, and a deep sense of longing.
"Eomma, Appa, it's not your fault," Yeonjun said, his voice shaking. "I know you did your best. I just... I needed your love and acceptance, not just material things."
His father stepped forward, tears streaming down his face. "We were blind, Yeonjun. We didn't understand. But we see now. We love you, no matter what. And we're proud of the person you've become."
Yeonjun's mother nodded, her face etched with regret. "We should have been there for you, Yeonjun. We should have listened. Can you ever forgive us?"
Yeonjun felt a weight lift off his shoulders as he looked at his parents. He saw the sincerity in their eyes, the love and acceptance they now offered.
"I forgive you, Eomma, Appa," Yeonjun said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I love you both. And I'm glad we're together now."
As they hugged, Yeonjun felt a sense of closure, of healing. He knew that this was just the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship, one built on love, acceptance, and understanding. Soobin, his partner, smiled warmly, happy to see Yeonjun reunited with his parents.
"I remember the 15-year challenge I gave you, and I must admit, I underestimated your potential," Yeonjun's dad said, his voice filled with emotion. "I thought your love for Yeonjun was fleeting, but I see now that it's genuine. As a father, it took me time to come to terms with Yeonjun's relationship, but your love and commitment to him have won me over. Soobin, I wholeheartedly accept you as my son's partner and a valued member of our family."
Soobin's eyes welled up with tears as he listened to Yeonjun's father's words. He felt a mix of emotions: joy, relief, and gratitude.
"Thank you, Appa," Soobin said, his voice shaking with emotion. "That means everything to me. I promise to always make Yeonjun happy and support him in everything he does."
Yeonjun smiled, feeling a sense of pride and love for his partner.
"I'm glad you accept Soobin, Appa," Yeonjun said. "He's the love of my life, and I couldn't imagine living without him."
Yeonjun's mother nodded in agreement. "We see how happy you both are together, and that's all that matters to us. We accept you, Soobin, and welcome you into our family with open arms."
After weeks of heart-to-hearts and open conversations, both families finally solved their differences. They put aside their prejudices and misunderstandings, and came to a place of mutual understanding and respect.
With their differences resolved, they arranged for a small traditional wedding at one of the hotels belonging to Yeonjun's father. The atmosphere was filled with love, laughter, and excitement as they prepared to witness the union of Yeonjun and Soobin.
Yeonjun's grandmother, beaming with joy, was present to give them her blessing. Although they couldn't legally register their marriage, the traditional ceremony held deep significance for the couple and their families. It symbolized the union of two souls, and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
As they stood before their loved ones, Yeonjun and Soobin exchanged vows and rings. Yeonjun spoke first, his voice trembling with emotion.
"Soobin, from the moment I met you, I knew you were special. You light up my world in ways I never thought possible. I promise to always support your dreams, to be your rock in times of need, and to love you with all my heart."
Soobin's eyes welled up with tears as he replied, "Yeonjun, you are my everything. You make me feel seen and heard in a way no one else ever has. I promise to always be there for you, to laugh with you, and to build a life filled with love and adventure."
As Soobin fastened the treasured bracelet, adorned with blue beads and delicate hanging sea shells, onto Yeonjun's wrist on their wedding day, he had no idea that Yeonjun had secretly kept the matching piece all these years. But then, in a tender moment, Yeonjun revealed his surprise, gently tying the matching bracelet, also featuring blue beads and hanging sea shells, onto Soobin's wrist. This poignant gesture symbolized their unbroken bond and sealed their love story forever, a beautiful testament to their enduring commitment to each other.
As they shared their first kiss as husbands, the room erupted in cheers and applause. Taehyun, Beomgyu, and Hyuka, who were seated in the front row, beamed with pride and happiness.
"Congratulations, hyungs!" Taehyun exclaimed, as Beomgyu and Hyuka nodded in agreement.
"We're so happy for you both," Beomgyu added, his voice filled with emotion.
Hyuka smiled, his eyes shining with tears. "You two were meant to be. We're honored to have witnessed your special day."
Yewon beamed with joy as she witnessed her dear friend exchange vows with the love of his life, a moment she had eagerly anticipated and celebrated alongside them.
Yeonjun's father, overcome with emotion, hugged his son and son-in-law tightly, tears of joy streaming down his face.
Yeonjun's mother smiled, her heart full of love and acceptance. "We welcome you, Soobin, into our family with open arms. You are now a part of us, and we promise to always support and love you both."
Soobin's parents, who had been smiling throughout the ceremony, now stepped forward to hug Yeonjun and bless the couple.
"We welcome you, Yeonjun, into our family with love and acceptance," Soobin's mother said, her voice trembling with emotion.
Soobin's father added, "We bless your union, and promise to always support and love you both. May your love continue to grow stronger with each passing day."
As the celebration continued, Yeonjun and Soobin knew that their love had conquered all, and that they would face the future together, hand in hand, surrounded by the love and acceptance of their families.
In a moment of tender triumph, Yeonjun and Soobin locked eyes and whispered in unison: 'We did it.' For Yeonjun, it was a full-circle moment, reunited with the boy he met at 19, who had been his first love and first in every sense. And Soobin, with a heart full of hope and devotion, wished for the boy he met at 18 to be his last and only love, his forever and always.
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❝ Stardust & Heartstrings ❞ YEONBIN FF
Hayran KurguWhen the threads of fate entwine, the past and present converge. For Yeonjun, the sudden reappearance of Soobin, the one who had once captivated his heart, awakens a decade-old longing. As they stand before each other, the whispers of their youthful...
