Melodies

True sacrifices

It was only after three hours that Jihoon woke up again.

"H-hyung. S-Seungcheol hyung," Jihoon called out as soon as he opened his eyes. Seungcheol moved from his seat to Jihoon's side immediately, noticing the tears that are starting to form in the composer's eyes.

"Everything is fine Ji, why are you crying?" Seungcheol asked, rubbing small circles on the younger's back to soothe and provide some comfort to the now crying male.

"I-It's not a dream, right? E-Earlier ... W-When I woke up ... Y-You were here right?" Jihoon asked between sobs.

"It's not a dream Ji. I'm right here. I love you okay? So stop crying already, it hurts to see you cry," Seungcheol said with a soft smile, wiping away the tears that were staining Jihoon's red, puffy cheeks.

Jihoon just cried harder and buried his face in Seungcheol's shoulder, creating a wet patch of untold feelings onto the blazer Seungcheol was wearing. In return, Seungcheol placed a small, light peck on Jihoon's head. "I love you, Ji."

Soonyoung just watched everything unfold right before his tired eyes, feeling the painful thud in his heavy chest. His stomach feels like it's full of stones and he even felt his eyes watering at the scene. 

He was not aware that he spaced out until he was ushered out of the room by Jihoon's parents. "Let's leave them be for a while."

Seokmin's attention was focussed solely o the main dancer. He noticed the sudden change in the other's mood but did not dare to ask even though they were standing beside each other.

They saw Seungcheol pat Jihoon on the shoulder and point in their direction, they can't really hear anything from the outside but they were guessing Seungcheol told Jihoon that they were all there. Jihoon waved at them with a soft smile. Everyone waved back enthusiastically, aside from Seungkwan who was dramatically crying on the glass that was separating them from the pair and Soonyoung was back to spacing out. Seokmin nudged him lightly on the ribs to get his attention.

"We can enter now, but we'll take turns again," Seokmin said as he points to Jihoon's room where his parents are now in, " I volunteered for us to go in last if that's okay for you."

"It's okay," Soonyoung answered, "I'll just go to the washroom," he added and walked away. Seokmin had no choice but to just look at his best friend walking away, noticing how the other carried his back sadly. He's pretty sure there was something bugging the older but he thinks it's not the right time to talk to him about it.

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Soonyoung wanted to be alone so that he could gather his thoughts. He can't face everyone when something is bugging him, especially not Jihoon. He does not know why he is feeling that way, hell he does not even know what he is really feeling. What he is sure though is that he is hurt. He is hurt but he does not know the reason for the pain he is currently experiencing. He had forgotten his feelings for Jihoon a long time ago and all he wanted is to see Jihoon happy. He does not understand what he is feeling right now. 

Soonyoung came back to Jihoon's room at the right time because it was finally his and Seokmin's turn to go inside.

"Seok, hyung," Jihoon called out as soon as they closed the door.

"Hyung! I'm glad to see you're better now! We've missed you so much!" Seokmin said with his usual bright smile as he hugged Jihoon's small frame.

"I hope you did not give Soonyoung a headache while I was asleep," Jihoon said jokingly as he patted the other's back.

"Believe me hyung, it's the other way around. I've been such a good best friend," Seokmin said with a chuckle, releasing Jihoon from the hug to give way for Soonyoung.

"Hyung," Jihoon said, reaching out his hand to Soonyoung.

Soonyoung gladly took Jihoon's hand in his and the next thing they know they were crying in each others' arms.

I'm so glad you're okay. You don't know how I afraid I was when we thought you're going to die," Soonyoung said in between sobs.

"I'm so happy I made it back," Jihoon said with a light chuckle, " But seriously hyung, thank you so much for everything."

"There's no need to thank me Jihoon. I'm your best friend and I l-love you," Soonyoung said, feeling that unsettling pain in his chest again.

"Oh c'mon I'm still here, you're making me jealous hyung," Seokmin joked as he noticed Soonyoung's stuttering.

Jihoon chuckled a bit and motioned for him to join the bear hug, "Thank you, guys."

They eventually went out after Jihoon felt sleepy again. The others decided to stay for a while.

"Soonyoung hyung and I will go back to the dorm now," Seokmin announced, "Hyung is quite tired since he barely slept this morning."

Soonyoung knew that Seokmin was able to read him like an open book so he did not dare to disagree. They made their way back to the dorm after saying goodbye to everyone. Once they reached the dorm, Seokmin pulled him to their shared bedroom and laid down on the bed.

"You don't have to tell me now," Seokmin said with his soothing voice. "Once you are ready you can tell me everything okay? But now you should sleep, you look like a zombie with those dark eye circles."

Soonyoung smiled. Seokmin really knew him well. "Can you sing that song this morning?"

Seokmin just smiled at him and started singing.

Higher than the blue sky above you
Clearer than blue
Brighter than the rays of sunshine
Warmer than what you feel
More than all the wonders you see
It's the most wonderful thing

Soonyoung closed his eyes as he started feeling sleep dragging him away into a peaceful slumber. 

Seokmin just watched Soonyoung as he falls asleep, not liking that the older did not have the peaceful smile he usually has on his face when he sleeps.

Whatever it is hyung, I will help you even if I fall sick too. 

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(A/N) Ayeeee double update cause i owe it to you all. hopefully you guys enjoyed it. Melodies will end soon but will it end like fearless voyage? or will it end with a happy ending? thats for me to know and for you to find out. well thats all for now bye my dear lovelies!

~your weird carat~ 

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