Beach Days [JaeSeong]

Twenty Five

(Jaeyoon's pov)

I see my mom sitting on the couch in front of me. She looks worried. I'm worried as well to be honest.
- So, how was your day?
I shrug before replying:
- Ok, I guess.
- So, should we talk about that message you showed me?
- Ok.
- Why don't you just tell me everything?
- I'm not very good in telling stories.
She sighs.
- So, I'll ask what I want to know. Ok?
- Ok.
- Are you and Inseong together?
I suddenly find the floor a very interesting place to look at.
- Kind of.
- What do you mean?
- He's not my boyfriend.
- Elaborate.
- We like each other, but I haven't asked if he'd like to be my boyfriend.
- I see.
I finally look at her, not sure if she's mad with it or not. I ask, confused:
- So, you're ok with it?
- Well, I want to meet him before things get serious. I want to know if he takes care of you. But if you're asking if I'm ok with you liking a boy, of course. There's no reason for not being ok with it. Which takes me to the next question: why his father send you that message?
- He's a little bit of a homophobic. And he thinks I'm the reason Inseong won't study on the fancy university he wants him to.
- Are you?
- No, Inseong hates the idea of studying law and working for his father.
- Where's his mother in all of this?
- She's really sweet and supportive with Inseong but won't disobey her husband. I think she's afraid of him sometimes.
- Is there any chance I could meet her?
- Maybe, I don't really know.
- I see. Well, I'll think of something. Your dad is gonna be home any minute, do you wanna order a pizza or something?
- I had pizza for lunch.
- Ok, we can order something else then.
- Are you telling him?
- I'm not. You're the one that should tell him.
- But what if he reacts badly?
- Jaeyoon, I know the man I'm married with. He's not homophobic. He's probably going to be a little surprised but that's ok. I haven't even asked, are you gay?
- Not really, I'm pansexual.
- Pardon me for not knowing what that is.
- It means I like people for their personalities rather than worrying about gender.
- That's actually really nice.
- Is it?
I hear the door opening and my dad enters the room.
- Hello, my loves!
- Hi, appa!
- Hi, honey!
- Am I late for dinner?
- Oh no, we're thinking about ordering some food. I don't feel like cooking today. Why don't you take a shower while Jaeyoon and I choose something?
- Sounds great! I'll be right back.
After my dad leaves the room I say to my mom:
- You're right, he's too nice to be homophobic.
She laughs.
- So, what should we order? I'm sure we're all hungry and I refuse to cook today.
Before I can reply I hear my phone buzzing and immediately look at it. I frown when I see an unknown number but open the message anyway.

Hi, baby. I'm using my mom's phone because my dad took mine, I'm sorry if he said something mean to you. I loved your text this morning. Can't wait to see you again. I love you, Yoonie... 💙

I have to control myself for not crying of relief. I look at my mom and let her know that the text is from Inseong. She says she's ordering the food while I talk to him.

I was so worried about you. Are you ok? I miss you like crazy.

I'm fine. But missing you physically hurts. I wish I could hug you and kiss you again.

I wish you could too... I told my mom about us.

Rlly? What did she say?

She said she wants to meet you.

I'd like to meet your family.

I can't wait to see you.

Just see me? :(

See you, touch you, hug you, kiss you, grab that beautiful hair of yours and bite your pretty little neck.

Boy, I really want you here now.

I wish I could be there. I really want you.

I love you, Yoonie... But I have to go now. I'll miss you so, so much. Dream about me. 💙

I sure will. Have nice dreams about me too. Love you 💙

After all you said I'm 100% sure I will. Bye, baby xxx

Bye... ♡