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A Sky Full of Stars

"What are you guys doing here?" Jaehyun asked, holding Jungwoo close to him. Jungwoo was crying at this point, not believing that he just got engaged to the love of his life.

"We came to congratulate you!" Donghyuck exclaimed happily. Mark looked at Donghyuck in awe, like the whole world was spinning around him. Taeil noticed this but decided not to say anything. There wasn't much he could tell, anyway.

"Thank you all, did you plan this?" Jungwoo asked, wiping his tears away with a handkerchief. Doyoung laughed, but nodded and smiled fondly at the couple. Ten looked at Doyoung with the same fondly look, but in a more romantic manner.

"How about we let these two alone for a while? We have a heavy schedule, and it's past the kids' curfew." Taeyong ushered the rest of the members before giving the engaged couple a proud smile.

While Taeyong was ushering the rest to the cars, Yuta was happily conversing with Sicheng. Kun couldn't help but look at them with an amused expression. Sicheng was Yuta's best friend and still is. Although, now, it's different. Sicheng hung out with the China line the most and Yuta, well he kept to himself.

"Yuta, I have to say, it's been a long time since I've seen you this happy," Sicheng says, eyes brighter than the bright moon shining on them. "Did you ever realize that in the time you and Taeyong have been together, you finally look at people in the eye and not cry?"

Yuta stayed quiet and started thinking about Sicheng's question. Was it true? Did he do that, but now he doesn't? He didn't know what to say, but he did look up from his hands to glance at the grinning leader.

"Hey, you." Taeyong walked over and slid his arms around Yuta's thin waist. Yuta stared at him, then back at Sicheng before hugging Taeyong tightly.

"Taeyong, is it alright if we talk in private when we get home?" Taeyong nodded at Sicheng's question, confused as can be. Although, right now, all that mattered was the boy wrapped around him.

-At home-

It was a couple of hours after the happy engagement. Jaehyun and Jungwoo were snuggling up together, as were Mark and Donghyuck, giggling quietly. Yuta dragged his feet across the dorm and into his and Taeyong's shared bed.

His mind started to swarm with answers so Sicheng's question, wondering if he had fallen for Taeyong that hard. He smiled to himself and buried himself into the soft blankets, inhaling the mixed dent of roses and chamomile.

While Yuta slept, Taeyong sat patiently in the living room, waiting for Sicheng to speak. The boy looked nervous and was visibly shaking so Taeyong reached over and stroked his back soothingly.

"I think Yuta should go to therapy, and I know you're together, so I think if anyone is going to convince him, it's you." Sicheng let out the breath he was holding and looked relieved by his statement. Taeyong sat there for a moment, thinking about what his response should be.

"I'll talk to him about it, but there's no guarantee, Sicheng. We can't force him to do it. I know you're his best friend and you care about his wellbeing, so I'll try, okay?" Sicheng nodded and sniffed before standing up.

"Thank you, Tae. You know, I told Yuta this, but ever since you both started dating, he doesn't cry himself to sleep anymore. I've known him for the longest time, and I always see him with red eyes in the morning. Now, when he wakes up, he looks happy. He even played video games with me the other day!" Taeyong smiled and bit his lip. 

Sicheng waved goodnight to the leader and left to his room, where Kun sat waiting for him. Taeyong finished his hot chocolate and washed the leftover dishes, thinking about his conversation with Sicheng.

Although it seemed as Yuta was getting better, it didn't look like a bad idea to go to a therapist. What could Yuta lose? Taeyong thought it was a good idea but it all came down to what Yuta wanted, he didn't want to force the younger into doing something he isn't comfortable. Even though therapy is never warm at first, with time, it would get better.

Once Taeyong got to his shared room, he saw Yuta curled up in a ball, surrounded by soft and warm comforters. He laid down next to the younger and left small pecks on his cheek before turning in himself.

The day Jaehyun and Jungwoo got engaged was magnificent and exciting. They longed for the future and what it held, especially when they would spend it together. It was also the day Yuta felt like he was okay, not horrible, not great, but okay. He knew that with time and patience, he would learn to love himself completely.

"Taeil, are you asleep." Taeil turned from where he was laying, seeing a giant figure at the opening of his door. It was no other than Seo Youngho, the man who confused his heart to the core of his existence.

"No, come in." Johnny sat down, glasses hanging slightly off his nose and hair messed up in all sorts of ways. Taeil smiled at the sight, scooting over so he could make more room for Johnny to sit snugly. "Is there something bothering you?"

Before Taeil could continue, he felt a pair of strong arms wrap around his body. He laid there in shock, not believing what just happened.

"J-Johnny!" Johnny held him tighter, hiding his face in Taeil's neck. At this point, there was nothing that Taeil could do, so he simply stroked his hair and hugged the younger back softly. It became obvious that something happened and he wanted to see Johnny smile again.

-04:30, March 3rd, 2019-

"Okay, everyone! Time to go! We have a packed schedule today!" Despite having a lovely evening, they were still idols and a job to do. Multiple people groaned, wanting to stay in bed but orders were orders.

"It's still dark out, why do we have to be up so early?" Donghyuck whined and pouted, waving his hands around. The sleeves of his hoodie swirled around since it was too big on the tan boy. They smacked Mark's face, causing everyone to burst into laughter and Donghyuck to apologize multiple times in two minutes.

"Hey, guys, look! The sky is so pretty right now," Jungwoo spoke up, pointing at the night sky with the hand that held his engagement ring. It shined brightly and almost blinded a tired Renjun. At that moment, the stars beamed through Seoul and hearts filled with warmth added energy to the boys of NCT.