Across the Universe - Namjin Yoonmin Taekook

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Tae finds himself alone inside the room he was sharing with his supposed enemy. He asked Kook to leave him alone for now just so he could think. But his head is a complete mess and he can hardly have one thought before an opposite one pops up. He honestly doesn't hate Kook, not even a little bit. Not anymore at least. But the idea of being with him, keeping him close, knowing what his species is capable of...it still feels too dangerous.

On the other hand, this trip has been the most entertaining thing that ever happened to him. And he owes a lot of it to the alien that made sure to play with him, make him laugh and most importantly protect him from any kind of menace. He sighs, thinking about Kook holding him softly after they were attacked on that dark planet. He was not afraid of danger because all he cared was to protect Tae from those creatures.

If he keeps thinking about all of that on his own, his brain might explode. So he decides to walk out the room and try to find the closest thing to a guide he ever had. He walks up to Joonie's room but to his surprise he's not there. The only person inside is a crying Jin who's trying his best to control his own tears. Not wanting to leave him in such state and thinking maybe this could help him think in something different, he sits next to Jin and talks to him in a calm and supportive tone. After all, he knows how much Joonie likes him so that's enough for Tae to trust him.

- What is it? Wanna talk?

- Tae... I'm sorry, it's not that important. It's just that...I think I'm a total idiot. I trusted someone that hid things from me. Hell, he keeps hiding things right now!

He doesn't even need to ask who he's talking about. It's true that Joonie can be a genuine mystery and his communication skills are slim. Yet, Tae can't avoid to defend him.

- You know, Pari never talked to us. Not even once since we met! But we trust him with our life

- Why? You can't get to know him truly. You don't know what kind of past Joonie could've had

- His past doesn't matter. He helped me and my people when it mattered the most. He created huge trees that would keep us more hidden from our enemies. And from which we could eat fruits more than once a day. He took care of us, he gave me a place when I was about to die. And even if he doesn't talk, we know him. Do you really not feel like you got to know him all this time with him? Because then maybe you just need to understand him better. He's the kind of person you can trust and there's no reason not to...

The more he talks, the more he realizes all those things can be said about Kook as well. The young alien never agreed to what they did to his family, he tried to change things, he saves his life more than once, he admires him from afar. And even before they could speak they same language they managed to fall in love once. How can he give Jin a lesson about trust when he's doing the same thing? Even when he told Kook about his mixed feelings he could see the guilt on the other's eyes. He knows he broke his heart asking to be left alone. But he needed some time to think, because now everything is a little more clear

- I guess you're right, Tae. Maybe I should give him a chance...

The share a supportive look before getting up together. Since it's not an easy thing to do, they walk side by side to face their respective lovely aliens. However, they're not able to find them. They go through every room in the ship, from top to bottom and making sure not to skip any possible place where they could be. But it's impossible. Seeing how they've been trying to reach them for almost an hour, they decide the best thing is to ask for help. And ho better for that than the sub-captain himself.

Hobi is still in his office when they enter. He's not alone. Actually, he's getting screamed at by the Captain himself. And only now hearing their private conversation they'll realize where the missing boys are...

Next Chapter

You didn't realize he was lying? It was quite obvious!

Maybe he loves you too much

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Had to write this chapter twice because I lost my notes 🙃 but here it is! It's short but necessary

Next time we'll see Jimin with a character I low-key really like ✨ See you soon~

- Baby Y