Make Me STAY

Falling Up

"This is a very interesting case."

Rose was at the Soulmate Registration Office. They hadn't been able to get an appointment when Chan and Changbin were also free, so for this first appointment, it was just Rose.

She had explained when she booked the meeting what it was about and so was meeting with a soulbond specialist. She had just been explaining that she seemed to have multiple soulmates, but they hadn't felt the bond when they first met.

"Have you ever seen anything like this before?"

"Personally, no, but I have heard of some similar cases from elsewhere in the world. I will reach out to my colleagues and get the details of their situations. For now, you came in last year and were diagnosed with a weakened bond, is that right?"

It hurt Rose to be reminded of that time. After she had returned to Chan, and he no longer trusted her. They were miles away from where they were back then. Their relationship was strong.

"Yes."

"So, your weakened bond may have allowed for another bond to form. I imagine it was somebody you were already quite close with."

"Yes, I suppose so."

"Hmm, then it fits, but I can't say for sure that was the case. Soulbonds are much more complicated than people assume. For most people, it is black and white. Someone is your soulmate or they're not. However, it's not always that simple. Timing and circumstances are factors. Change can happen."

"I see. What about my third soulmate? Why have I suddenly felt a bond with him?"

"It's hard to say. It could have been dormant. As with your second soulmate, you could have been so focused on the first and believed that he was your only soulmate so strongly that it became true."

"So, it's my fault."

"Not at all. This is just one possibility. They would have been equally repressing the bond because they believed you had already found your soulmate and had no more. However, it could also be that you formed such a strong connection over time that it manifested into a soulbond."

"Can we find out what one it is?"

"I can run some tests, but they aren't likely to be conclusive. A lot of research still needs to be done on soulbonds, especially multiple bonds. But does it really matter?"

"I guess not, but it would be nice to know how many soulmates I have. My current ones think I may have more. All three so far have been part of a group and they think I might form a bond with others in the group."

"Ah. Too much of a coincidence? They're not wrong to think that, but I understand why that would be disorientating for you. It must be quite jarring to suddenly feel a soulbond with someone you've known a long time."

"I just... I worry about changing their group dynamic."

"Of course, understandable. Let's book another appointment for when your soulmates are free and in the meantime, I'll ask around and do some research. We can do some tests and hopefully get some answers for you."

"Do I need to - I mean, I haven't spoken to my third soulmate yet..."

"Just bring your first two soulmates next time and then we'll go from there. Sound good?"

"Yes, thank you."

"You are most welcome. And try not to worry too much. There's no such thing as having too much love."

The doctor's words replayed in Rose's mind as she made her way back to work. She had to rush a little to make a meeting with Stray Kids and their staff, so she didn't have time to talk to her soulmates.