seventeen ff ( feat - Samuel)

chapter twenty one

(Continued from previous chapter)

Jeonghan could hear the guilt in Dino's voice. "You need to talk to him, Dino. He's really hurt. But I understand if you need time to process everything. Just... don't wait too long."

Dino's heart sank. He couldn't afford to wait. He stood up, pacing his small living room, trying to gather his thoughts before he saw Samuel. The last thing he wanted was to make things worse.

When he finally walked into Jeonghan and Seungcheol's room, he found Samuel sitting at the edge of the bed, his back turned. His shoulders were hunched in the way he always did when he was upset, and his silence spoke volumes. Samuel wasn't looking at him, not even acknowledging his presence.

Dino stood by the door for a long moment, unsure of how to approach. "Sam..."

Samuel didn't reply, his fingers absently tracing the fabric of his pants. It was a silent punishment, the coldness between them hanging heavier than any words could.

"I'm sorry," Dino said softly, his voice barely a whisper. "I shouldn't have yelled. I just... I was frustrated, and I took it out on you. You didn't deserve that."

Still, Samuel didn't speak. He kept his gaze averted, his lips trembling slightly. Dino swallowed hard. He hated seeing Samuel like this, the quiet hurt in his eyes unbearable.

"I care about you," Dino continued, stepping closer. "I never meant to make you feel like you didn't matter. It's just... I get scared sometimes. Scared that I'm not enough, or that you'll get tired of me." He paused, his heart beating faster as he tried to find the right words. "But that's no excuse. You mean everything to me, Sam. I love you. I'm so sorry for hurting you."

Finally, Samuel spoke, his voice small and fragile. "I just wanted you to care enough to let me know you were safe. I wanted you to know how much I was worried, Dino."

The words hit Dino like a physical blow. He moved to sit beside Samuel, his hand hovering over his shoulder, unsure if it would be welcome. But after a moment, Samuel didn't pull away. Dino gently placed his hand on Samuel's back.

"I know," Dino murmured. "And I was wrong not to think about how you'd feel. I'll do better, I promise. I'll never make you feel like you're not important to me again."

Samuel finally turned to face him, his eyes red from crying. He studied Dino's face for a moment, as if trying to decide whether he was truly sincere. After what felt like an eternity, he sighed and wiped his eyes, his voice still soft but steady.

"I don't want you to push me away when you're having a hard time," Samuel said. "We're in this together. I need to know I'm not the only one who cares."

Dino nodded, his chest tightening with guilt. "I won't do that again, I swear."

Samuel sniffled and then, almost imperceptibly, nodded. "I'm still upset," he said quietly. "But... I understand. You're not the only one who has a hard time talking about these things."

Dino's heart swelled with relief. He pulled Samuel into a gentle hug, and this time, Samuel didn't pull away. He buried his face in Dino's chest, finally letting go of the tension that had built up between them.

"I love you," Dino whispered into his hair, holding him tighter. "I'll never make you feel this way again."

Samuel simply nodded against his chest, the warmth of Dino's embrace beginning to soothe the ache in his heart. It wasn't all fixed yet, but for now, that was enough.

On the other hand :-

Wonwoo sat in the bathroom, staring at the pregnancy test in his hand. The two pink lines stared back at him, unmistakable, and his heart raced in panic. He wasn't sure what he was feeling-fear, disbelief, or a strange sense of... dread? His mind was a blur. He never thought he'd be in this position, not with Mingyu.

But here he was.

He leaned against the sink, his mind racing. The last few weeks had been filled with uncertainty, but he had never imagined this. He thought back to the last time Mingyu had kissed him, holding him close and whispering sweet words in his ear. They'd been so caught up in the moment, both of them, but now... this? Wonwoo ran a hand through his hair, trying to control the wave of emotions crashing over him.

Mingyu-how would he react? Would he be angry? Would he even want this? Wonwoo's heart ached at the thought of Mingyu being disappointed, or worse, resentful.

He couldn't bring himself to tell Mingyu yet. Not when he was still grappling with the weight of the news himself.

For now, he decided to keep it a secret. At least for a little while. He needed time to think things through, to figure out how this would change everything. The idea of raising a child... it seemed impossible. He wasn't ready.

Wonwoo stepped away from the mirror, trying to steady his breath. He was good at hiding things, keeping his emotions tucked away where no one could see them. But this... this was different. He couldn't hide the truth from Mingyu forever.

Just then, the sound of Mingyu's voice echoed from the living room. "Wonwoo? You okay in there?"

Wonwoo froze, his heart beating faster. He couldn't let Mingyu know, not yet. He needed more time. Taking a deep breath, he quickly hid the test in his bag and wiped his face, making sure his expression was calm.

"I'm fine," he called back, trying to sound nonchalant. "Just needed some quiet time."

Mingyu's voice softened with concern. "You sure? You've been acting weird lately. If something's bothering you-"

Wonwoo forced a smile, stepping out of the bathroom. "I'm fine, really. Just tired."

Mingyu studied him for a moment, but didn't press further. He knew when Wonwoo wanted space, and he respected that. "Alright, but if you need me, I'm here, okay?"

Wonwoo nodded, feeling a pang of guilt deep in his chest. "I know."

As Mingyu smiled and turned back to whatever he was doing, Wonwoo quietly retreated to his room, his mind spinning. This wasn't going to be easy. He knew he couldn't keep this secret forever, but the thought of facing it-of telling Mingyu-scared him more than anything else.

He collapsed onto the bed, burying his face in the pillow as the weight of the situation pressed down on him. How would he find the right words? Would Mingyu still love him if he knew? The uncertainty consumed him as he tried to push back his rising panic.

For now, all he could do was wait-wait until he had the courage to tell Mingyu the truth.

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