𝕄𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕞𝕖 𝕗𝕖𝕖𝕝 𝔸𝕝𝕚𝕧𝕖 || 𝟚𝕞𝕚𝕟

33 | Daylight

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I once believed love would be burning red
But it's golden
Like daylight

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Seungmin was still curled up on the floor, his body trembling with the force of his emotions, when Hyunjin took a deep breath and cupped his brother's face with both hands.

"I was wrong," Hyunjin admitted, his voice breaking. "I was so, so wrong about Minho. But now, I want to fix this. Please... let me fix this."

Seungmin's teary eyes shot up to meet his, desperate and hopeful all at once. His lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but all that came out was a shaky breath.

"I'm taking you to Minho," Hyunjin said firmly.

That was the only thing Seungmin wanted to hear.

He immediately scrambled to his feet, though his legs were still weak and unsteady. Hyunjin caught him before he could fall, a small, sad smile tugging at his lips as he steadied him. For the first time in days, Seungmin didn't look broken. There was a spark in his eyes again, a light that had been missing for far too long.

Hyunjin gently brushed his thumb across Seungmin's damp cheeks, wiping away the tears. "Are you going to see him like this?" he asked softly. "He won't feel nice if he sees how much you've been crying, now would he?"

Seungmin quickly shook his head and harshly wiped at his face with the sleeve of his sweatshirt.

Hyunjin tsked and pulled his hands away. "Don't do that, you're gonna get rashes from rubbing your skin like that." He squeezed Seungmin's hands before letting them go. "Go wash your face and get ready, okay? Then I'll take you to him."

Seungmin didn't hesitate before signing, "I don't care. I just want to go now."

Hyunjin sighed, giving him a soft, sympathetic smile. "I know, but I don't even know where he is right now. Just give me ten minutes, okay? I'll find out, and then we'll go."

Seungmin bit his lip, his fingers twitching at his sides, but after a long moment, he gave a small nod.

As soon as Seungmin reluctantly disappeared into the bathroom, Hyunjin pulled out his phone and dialed Jeongin's number.

He honestly didn't expect him to pick up, not after everything, but after a few rings, the call connected.

Jeongin didn't even say hello.

Hyunjin sighed. Not that he expected anything different. Just the fact that Jeongin had picked up at all was more than he deserved.

"Innie..." Hyunjin started hesitantly. "I know you're mad at me, but just listen, okay? I know I fucked up. It's all my fault, I agree. But now, I really want to fix everything...I want Seungmin to meet Minho."

The line was silent for a few seconds before Jeongin's excited voice came through.

"Are you serious?!"

"Yeah.." Hyunjin answered immediately. "Do you maybe know where Minho is?"

Another pause. Then, Jeongin spoke again, but this time it was sharp and cautious...The excitement fading away.

"Are you sure you're gonna make the both of them meet and not hurt Minho hyung anymore?"

"Yes, Innie, I swear. Please, just tell me quick. Minnie can't wait to see him."