A Brighter Tomorrow

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Jongup watched Zelo leave his room, waiting until he heard the front door slam to let the tears out.

So this is what rejection feels like.

Slowly, Jongup laid down and let the thoughts in his mind absorb him. He was obviously hurt by Zelo's turndown, yet his heart felt a bit relieved.

I am so in love with Zelo. Why? He's funny and cute. We both love to dance together. Though, I don't like that he's tall and can be a bit immature at times and overreact about everything. He does make me comfortable, but is that why I think I'm in love with him? Does he just make me feel safe and my love is only brotherly?

Daehyun... He's so... I'm not sure. Adorable? Stunning? Cute? He does have awesome looking hair that seems to flow with the wind, and he does have full, plump lips I'd love to nibble, and he also has a very nice body figure; muscles showing through his tight shirts, and he has- Ok, I get it. Daehyun is pretty gorgeous for a man and his smile seems to be brighter than the yellow orb in the sky.

Jongup let his mind race for a good four hours, before the door to his room opening snapped him out of it.

"Jonguppie?" Jongup looked over to see his brother standing in the door way. "You alright? You didn't come down for dinner and I was worried." The younger smiled at the other, loving how easily concerned the elder could get.

"I'm fine, Himchannie. Just a lot on my mind." Himchan frowned, walking into the room and sitting down next to the younger on the bed.

"What's wrong, Jonguppie?" Jongup sighed as he sat up, not being able to look his brother in the eyes.

"I... I rejected my mate..." He said quietly, but hearing the gasp from the elder told Jongup that he had heard him.

"You met your mate already?! So unfair! I haven't even met mine! Ugh. So who is she?" Himchan questioned, trying to focus on his brother's problems and not remind him of his.

"It's actually a boy. His name is Daehyun. It's actually Zelo's mate's friend." Himchan's eyes widened.

"Seriously?! He found his too?! That's even worse!" Jongup tried hard not to roll his eyes, but sometimes his brother only thought of himself. His brother was lucky not to have found his mate yet, because then he could have whoever he wanted. Or maybe he will be alone forever, because he'll never find his mate and others won't want him.

Jongup frowned at his subconscious thoughts. He never wanted his brother to be alone; that would be terrible.

"Now Jongup, why did you reject your mate?" Himchan finally stopped sulking and got back to the right topic.

"Because... I... I'm in love with... with-"

"With Zelo. Yeah, everyone but the younger knows that." Himchan stated.

"Well, he knows now. I told him and he completely rejected me." Jongup lowered his head, feeling his heart ache a bit, but not as much as it did when he saw Daehyun's teary face.

"Well, do you blame him? He found his mate; the person he wants to spend forever with. The one who gave him color. He loves you, Jongup, he really does, but as a brother. Plus, does he know about you having a mate?" Jongup nodded, causing Himchan to sigh. "Then it makes even more sense that he rejected you. He doesn't want to be that guy who takes away another's chance at love. Do you really want to be that guy, Jongup?" The younger sighed, shaking his head and reaching for his cell phone.

"Thanks, Channie. I'll call Zelo now and make up with him first." Himchan smiled, patting his baby brother's head, before leaving the room. Jongup dialed the familiar numbers and hit the call button, waiting only three rings worth before it was answered.