Midnight Bruises

Chapter Seventeen

It's been close to 4 years since the two got together. Jaebum continued to fall more in love with Youngjae as every day went by. Youngjae on the other hand didn't know if he could fall in love with Jaebum anymore than he already was.

He would call it cliche and get too shy to tell others but he knew he loved Jaebum from the moment he met him. He knew they'd end up together and he knew they would never be separated, he could see it in the other's eyes.

With that being said, Youngjae already fell in love with the other so instead of falling more in love he was just reminded as to why he did fall in love. Both were happy with their lives and how everything was going for them none the less.

Jaebum continued pursuing swim and with Youngjae's support he made it to the Olympics and even won a few medals, all things he claimed he wouldn't have down without the younger.

The younger may never have touched a star, but he has circled and plotted the growth of many and made 3 trips to space. He was a successful astronaut but that required him being gone for long periods of time, traveling in space took a long time.

Youngjae had been gone for 3 months and he missed Jaebum so much. He had done so much in space and finally came to a decision and talked to his boss.

"Are you sure about this?" Yugyeom questioned him as he drove his friend back from the shuttle to his and Jaebum's home.

"I've never been so sure in my life." Youngjae said with a bright smile.

His smile stopped any questions or worries Yugyeom had, he knew his friend was happy with his choice and it wouldn't be fair to question it.

"Tell me how it goes." He said as he stopped the car and waved his friend off.

Youngjae entered the house setting his bag down and frowned at how quiet it was. He knew where Jaebum was however so his frown didn't last long. He walked through the house to the kitchen and looked out the glass door to see his boyfriend, his everything floating in the pool.

He opened the door and stepped outside rolling his pant legs up and putting his feet in the water. Buying a house with a pool was a requirement for the duo.

"How long have you been swimming?" Youngjae asked.

Jaebum jumped up splashing water around him gasping and going under before resurfacing.

"HOLY- Youngjae I almost drowned! When did you get back squish?" Jaebum asked swimming over and pecking the younger on the lips.

Youngjae rolled his eyes at the pet name, no matter how many times Youngjae told Jaebum he was not a squish Jaebum insisted he was.

"You're just so squishy and cute I want to put you in my pocket and keep you safe!"

"I just got back... I have some news though so come inside and get ready for lunch." Youngjae said smiling and getting up.

He entered the kitchen and started making a little salad as he heard Jaebum drying himself off and going to their bedroom to change.

After getting some light sandwiches and the salad ready they sat at the counter and ate.

"So what's the news?" Jaebum asked.

He always seemed so calm but Youngjae could always see the flicker of worry in his eyes.

"I have a lot of data that i've taken on the stars while i've been in space and because I have so much and it needs to be sorted and analyzed I am being transferred to the research unit... That means I won't be going in space anymore." Youngjae said giving Jaebum a small smile.

Jaebum stopped mid bite and looked at Youngjae his eyes filled with happiness and Youngjae frowned when he saw all the happiness fade to worry and guilt.

"Are you okay with that? Don't you love being in space with the stars?" Jaebum asked worried.

Youngjae cooed at him and hugged him.

"I'd much rather be on earth with you though..." Youngjae said as he pulled Jaebum towards the bedroom.

"What are you doing squish?" He asked raising an eyebrow.

"I have been gone for 3 months and you think I'm not going to demand to be cuddled? You're losing it Bummie." Youngjae said laughing as he flopped on the bed with open arms.

Jaebum laughed crawling into bed and pecking his cheek before holding his squish, his star, his world in his arms with a smile.

~THE END~

//I hope you enjoyed the story, it was super fun to write and probably the story I am most proud of as an author! Let me know your thoughts!!//