Wishing On A New Life

Together

Youngjae’s POV:

It burned to talk, to even stutter, but I did it for him. It was all for him. I didn’t want to lose him at all. It’s only been a few days, yet feels like we’ve known each other for years. After asking him to stay, he pulled me away. I started to panic, until he shook his head and said he would stay.

“Of course I’ll stay, but… first I have to do something. Something I should have done a while ago.” I tilted my head in confusion. What did he have to do? My eyes followed his hands as they reached up and took his mask off, letting it drop to the floor. I widened my eyes and gasped. He… he took off his mask…

“Daehyun…” I whispered, his name easily slipping off my tongue now. I took a step forward and placed a hand on his cheek. “Y… you’re r… right…” I giggled, wrapping my arms around his neck and resting my forehead against his. I stared in his eyes and cleared my throat. “You… you a… are ugly…” He chuckled, pulling me close by my waist.

“You always know what to say, don’t you?” I glanced down at his smile, staring at his pink, plump lips. They are even better than my dream.

“Daehyun…” I whispered, still staring at his lips.

“Youngjae…?” I hesitated only for a second, before leaning down and placing my lips right in front of his. I closed my eyes and debated on whether or not to actually do it.

“Are you going to kiss me Youngjae, or do you want me to?” I could feel the tips of his lips brushing against mine.

“…Daehyun… k… kiss me…” I felt Daehyun’s hand cup my cheek, before he pulled me closer, sealing our lips in a chaste kiss. He pulled back, smiling down at me. “Again…” He chuckled, kissing me again, but longer. His lips were sweet and addictive, but I pulled away once I remember we were in a public place.

“Hey Youngjae, what about your dad?” I tensed at the mention of my appa. I hugged Daehyun, so I could whisper in his ear.

“I will t… take… as m… many beatings a… as I have to… as long as… y… you are… here… with me…” I didn’t really want to get hit, but I’d rather be beat to death, than lose Daehyun.

“You know Youngjae, now that I’m staying and we kissed; that means we are together, right?” I nodded happily. Of course I want us to be together! “Then know this; as your boyfriend, I will protect you from anything and everyone. That does include your dad.” I blushed, only thinking about Daehyun calling me his boyfriend.

“B… boy… friend… Daehyunnie~… is my… boyfriend…?” He chuckled and shrugged.

“If that’s ok with you, Jaejae~.” I bit my lip and nodded.

“Daehyun.” I said, hugging my boyfriend again.

“I love the way you say my name.” He whispered, rubbing my back.

“Daehyun.” I buried my face into his neck.

“I’m going to guess that you enjoy saying my name?” I nodded, saying his name again. “How about we go home, arraso?” I pulled away and extended my hand, waiting for him to take it. He smiled wide, picking up his bags with one hand and taking my hand with the other. Before heading home, we decided to get something to eat.