As the fan meet finally came to a close, the energy still buzzing through the venue, Sailub couldn't help but keep a watchful eye on Pon as they exited the stage. Pon, still clutching the bouquet, was smiling sheepishly, clearly overwhelmed by the attention and the beautiful flowers.
Once they were backstage, away from the prying eyes of fans and cameras, Sailub gently pulled Pon aside. "Did you really like the flowers?" he asked, his voice low, filled with warmth.
Pon blinked up at him, still a little dazed from all the excitement. "Of course, I did. They're... they're perfect," he whispered, his fingers tightening around the stems. "I just wasn't expecting it..."
Sailub chuckled, brushing a strand of hair away from Pon's face. "I like surprising you. You're cute when you're flustered."
Pon's cheeks flushed again, and he bit his lip, glancing down. "You always say that," he mumbled, clearly embarrassed but unable to hide the small smile tugging at his lips.
"Well, it's true," Sailub said softly, stepping closer, his hands resting gently on Pon's shoulders. "You have no idea how much I love seeing you like this."
Pon's heart raced in his chest, and for a moment, the omega felt like time had stopped. Here they were, in this quiet corner backstage, and all Sailub could focus on was him—his every breath, his every little reaction.
"I... I don't know what to say," Pon admitted, his voice barely a whisper. He looked up at Sailub, his eyes wide, almost shy. "It's just... overwhelming."
Sailub's expression softened, and he wrapped his arms around Pon, pulling him into a gentle embrace. "You don't have to say anything," he murmured against Pon's hair. "Just being here with you... that's enough."
Pon's heart swelled, and he leaned into Sailub's chest, letting himself relax in the alpha's warmth. This moment—this peaceful, tender moment—was all he had ever wanted. He felt safe, cherished, loved.
The rest of the evening passed in a quiet, comfortable haze. The two of them were driven back to Pon's condo, the city lights passing by unnoticed as Sailub held Pon's hand, occasionally rubbing his thumb over the omega's knuckles. Neither of them spoke much, but they didn't need to. The comfortable silence between them spoke louder than words.
When they finally arrived, Sailub insisted on staying over, just like he had teased earlier. "You can't send your boyfriend out in the middle of the night, right?" Sailub said, his tone playful but with a hint of something more serious underneath. "Besides, I don't want to be away from you."
Pon blushed deeply, the word "boyfriend" sending butterflies through his stomach. He still wasn't used to hearing it, but the way Sailub said it—so casually, yet with so much meaning—it made his heart race every time.
They ended up cuddled in bed together, Pon resting his head on Sailub's chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart. Sailub had his arms wrapped protectively around Pon, his fingers gently stroking the omega's hair as they lay there in the soft glow of the night.
"You smell like peaches," Sailub murmured, pressing a soft kiss to the top of Pon's head. "I can't get enough of it."
Pon smiled, feeling a warmth spread through him. "You always say that," he mumbled sleepily, but he couldn't help the small giggle that escaped him.
"Well, it's true," Sailub whispered, his voice low and filled with affection. "I love everything about you."
Pon's heart fluttered, and he snuggled closer, feeling the overwhelming sense of love and security wrap around him like a blanket. He never imagined that he'd find this kind of happiness, especially after everything that had happened, but with Sailub... everything felt right.
