Forever wild: Chanjin

𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓷

Late afternoon, the fall season's soft breeze slowly blurred together with the harsh winds of winter. The people of Seoul summoned their coats and sweaters from the depths of their closets, attempting to stay warm and fashionable as they strolled through the streets and markets.

'Her' by BTS played from a nearby coffee shop, making strangers bob their heads as they ventured to their various destinations.

Kkami snuggled closely into Hyunjin's chest, exhausted from a day at the park. Chan walked beside Hyunjin, hands in his pockets and head in the clouds.

Jisung accompanied them, dancing to various kinds of music they heard as they passed different shops. Jisung and Hyunjin held a light conversation until Jisung started singing one of the songs that flooded the street. Hyunjin smiled and lightly sung along, though his small voice was drowned out by Jisung's over the top charade.

The three had stopped by a convenience store to grab four bowls of Katsudon and a few cups of banana milk. Jisung swung the bag of food at his side, miraculously not spilling anything.

Upon returning home, they saw Changbin lounging on the couch texting somebody with a slight blush on his face. Luckily, Jisung was in the kitchen heating up the food. Otherwise, he would have harassed Changbin the entire night.

After eating, the boys separated and began doing their own things. Hyunjin took a shower, Chan started a V-Live, and Changbin and Jisung stayed in their room.

Hyunjin stepped out of the steamy shower and nearly slipped on the slick tiles. Thankfully, the rug underneath the toilet helped him regain his balance. Hyunjin changed into comfortable clothes, proceed to wash his face in the sink. Hyunjin could hear Chan talking in the bedroom, and he tried to make out what he was saying through the door. Chan abruptly burst into laughter, probably from a comment somebody had posted.

"Sing Aladdin?" Chan read aloud. Chan's eyes left the screen as he tried to review the lyrics in his head, staring off into space.

His eyes then followed Hyunjin as he left the bathroom and quietly snuck into the room. Hyunjin took a seat at the edge of the bed, sitting criss-cross across from Chan. Chan smiled at him and began singing the requested song.

"I can show you the world," Hyunjin smiled brightly hearing Chan's singing voice, it was very soothing. "Shining, shimmering splendid," Chan watched catchlights in Hyunjin's eyes swirl around his irises, like magic. He liked singing to Hyunjin, almost as much as Hyunjin liked being sung to.

"Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide?" Hyunjin's face lit up, his eyes forcibly closing as his smile spread wider and wider, he liked being referred to as a princess.

"I can open your eyes. Take you wonder by wonder, over sideways and under, on a magic carpet ride." Chan raised a flirtatious eyebrow toward Hyunjin before he sang the next verse with all he had.

"A whole new world! A new fantastic point of view. No one to tell us no, or where to go, or say we're only dreaming. A whole new world! A dazzling place I never knew, but when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear, that now I'm in a whole new world with you."

Chan looked to Hyunjin, seeing the tears streaming down his face. Hyunjin's eyes were glassy and his cheeks had hints of pink on them. So pretty Chan thought to himself. Hyunjin wiped his tears with the bottom of his shirt, revealing his stomach for Chan to sneak a peek at. Hyunjin gave Chan a thumbs up since he could speak or clap.

Chan turned his attention back to his V-Live viewers. "Who were you looking at?" "Who are you smiling at?" "Who's there?" "I've never seen Chan sing so passionately on V-Live." The comments were pouring in. Chan looked at Hyunjin and motioned for him to come into the camera's view. Hyunjin shook his head and gestured to how he looked, but Chan shook his head. "Come here," Chan spoke out loud, basically confirming Hyunjin's presence to his audience.

Hyunjin's eyes widened. Chan wasn't giving him a choice. He crawled up the bed and sat next to Chan, and they both watched the comment section explode. "Looks like they recognize you." Chan laughed. Many of the comments were fans of Hyunjin's Instagram page as well.

The V-Live went very well after Hyunjin joined. They listened to a variety of music that the comments suggested, and they laughed a lot.

After the V-Live ended, Chan and Hyunjin remained in bed, under the covers, and in the dark. Neither of them was ready for sleep, both thinking about the deepest things their minds could muster. Big sleepover hours.

"Do you ever think about the future?" Hyunjin asked randomly. Chan sighed and put his hands behind his head. "Of course I think about the future," Chan sighed. "Sometimes I think too much." Hyunjin rolled onto his stomach and rested his arms on his pillow, softly sinking into the fluffiness.

"What do you think about?" Hyunjin pried. Chan let out a soft chuckle. "Do you really want to know?" Chan asked, slightly amused. Hyunjin hummed an agreement.

"Well, when I think about the future, it's not much different than how things are right now," Chan began. "I often dream of returning to a busy home after work. One that isn't cold and lifeless, but filled with loved ones. I can see my significant other greeting me as I walk in, and smelling warm and sweet scents traveling from the kitchen. The house is wonderfully decorated and incredibly cozy. There are small bright flowers in vases all around, and the house pets run in between my legs as I try and settle in," Chan chuckled and stared off wistfully.

" The house looks amazing, and my spouse gently kisses away any stress I'd gathered throughout the day. I ask them how work was for them, but they shush me and tell me to go change into something comfier than a suit and tie. I'd change and start dinner, letting them taste-test as I went to make sure everything was perfect, and after dinner, we'd both cuddle on the couch watching a movie or TV show we'd both be super into. Inevitably, they'd fall asleep and I'd carry them to the bedroom where I'd kiss their forehead and cuddle them closely as I fell asleep myself. I know being a celebrity makes it seem like I'd want a big house with fast cars, but I want a home. Someplace I can share with somebody and make it our sanctuary, full of laughter and love." Chan said with a hopeful tone to his voice.

"But like I said, It's not much different than how things are now. I get to come back to a home every day, my best friends are here, and Kkami always runs around me when I open the door." Chan explained. And you're like my significant other, only I wish I could treasure you and kiss your worries away.

Hyunjin sniffled into his pillow, crying for the second time that night. "Hyunjin?" Chan asked cautiously when he heard his jagged breathing. "Don't cry." Chan comforted as he pulled Hyunjin's back into his chest. Hyunjin realized he was crying because he wanted that future too, but he didn't want it with just anyone. He wanted that future with Chan.