Your Heart is Mine

Without You

Minho

"Kyle! No! Baby....." I pick up my one-year-old son who was trying to make an expensive vase to tons of pieces. Day by day he was getting more and more active. I thought when he started walking it would be so much fun, but I guess not. Don't get me wrong, I love him with my life next to the person I left behind in Korea.

It's been 5 years since I left the country. I never heard anything about Taemin. I struggled between studies, work, and adjustment to the new environment I have been involuntarily exiled. I tried to contact Kibum, but I guess my parents told him not to give any news about Taemin. I miss him so much.

I graduated in business administration and just started a business of my own. My parents were very supportive of everything. But when I ask about Taemin all they say is "He's doing fine, don't worry".

A year before I graduated, I was invited to a party with my American friends. I got drunk and I succumbed to the loneliness that I've been fighting with. Too intoxicated with alcohol, I didn't know what I was doing. The next day I woke up with a blond beside me. She got pregnant and it almost ruined my hope of having a life with Taemin. Would he accept me with a child? Would I be forced into a shotgun marriage? Would I be able to support a child?

Yes.

With the help of my parents, I was able to get Kyle in my custody. The mother of my child refused to be a parent. She was so scared to be a mother. She disappeared after delivery. I told my parents about my situation and they came to my rescue. They supported me and Kyle with a promise that I won't bring them any more trouble and that I would be a responsible young dad to Kyle. I have no idea what they had told Taemin but I'm still hoping that we will have a future together and he would be able to accept my son.

Two days ago my dad sent me an invitation to a musical to be held in Manhattan. I have no idea why they were so eager to make me attend the show.

I put a pair of jeans, a white t-shirt under a black leather jacket and white sneakers. I check myself for the last time in the mirror. Cool. The event is not that formal. I feel comfortable. Now, time to get my little nugget to his nanny.

I feel nervous for some reason. The place was grand for his outfit. I showed my invitation to the usherettes and I was surprised when they lead me to the front seat. The audience was starting to arrive and the place was getting packed. It will be a 2-hour show and I can't wait to get this done.Oh, I miss my nugget.

Taemin

I was a mess five years ago. I lost my appetite and had a massive weight loss. I cried myself to sleep every night. There was never a time that I don't miss Minho Hyung. Mom and dad didn't give me any news about him. When I ask them about Hyung all they said was he is fine, and I have to settle with it. I tried looking for Minho on the internet but I guess just like me he wasn't allowed to have SNS. Our parents told us to have our separate lives until we are done with our studies and have a career of our own. Only then they will allow us to do what we want to do if by that time we still have feelings for each other.

Three years later I was heartbroken when mom and dad told me they are going to visit Minho Hyung. I plead on my knees to take me with them but they said I can't. I ask why only to regret I asked. I felt so weak and I was in denial that Minho Hyung had fathered a child. It was the end. There is no future for us. I close myself to any kind of intimacy. I tried to avoid my suitors, men, and women. I devoted myself to a career that gives me happiness. Dancing acting, singing.I was scouted to a lead role in school plays. And when my first stage play receives an overwhelming acceptance I was invited to play another lead role outside the school. We competed outside the country too. It was a fast pace in my career. Maybe because I have no other thing in my mind but to be good at it.

"Lee Taemin! We are going to start at 10!" All the rustling and chaos at the backstage was a usual sight for me. I got my make up done. I close my eyes and replay everything that I need to do from the first act to the last. I smile.

"Ok!"

"Good luck dear." I smiled. I have the best manager and a very affectionate mother figure in my life.

"Thank you." I gave Kibummie Hyung a big hug.

Minho

The light was off. Everybody was silent. I focus my attention on the center stage. I can see the silhouette of a person emerging from behind the curtain. Music came and then the spotlight focus on the person in the middle of the stage.

I was frozen in my seat. At the center stage singing with his eyes closed was the person I love the most.

His Taeminnie.

In his own world.

Beautiful.

Glowing.

After his song, I scanned the audience but I know he can't see from the stage. I absorb everything in those two hours. His appearance, the way he moves, and his heavenly voice. Taemin has grown so much.

I wanted to run up the stage and take him in my arms, kiss him, make him feel my years of longing. But I waited. Watching him glowing on the stage brought tears to my eyes.I want to thank our parents for doing the right thing. I have my own life now with Kyle while Taemin had his blooming career. Our life together is up to us to decide.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Ladies and gentlemen! Lee Taemin!"

It was a great show. The audience gave him a standing ovation. The light came back and the round of applause was endless. Taemin scans his audience and then he saw HIM.Minho Hyung.

Taemin stops smiling. Everything seems to stop at the very moment he saw him. Minho smiled at him. Silent tears started running down his cheeks and then he saw a glitter of tears in Minho's eyes. He started sobbing on stage and the audience prolongs their cheer.

From the audience, their parents came with a bouquet of flowers and handed it to Minho. To his surprise, Kyle was with them too.

"Go, son. It's about time for you both to be happy." Minho didn't bother to wipe his tears. He hugs his parents and kisses Kyle on the cheeks. He was about to move with the flowers on his hand but Kyle tried to reach for his dad. Minho turns to look at Taemin. He gave him a nod. With Kyle and flowers in hand, he runs towards the stage, and Taemin with open arms embraced them both. They hugged tight and cried squeezing the little nugget between them.

"Ap..pa...Tae...min...appa!"

Both of them were shocked.

With Kyle covering them, Minho gave him a sweet peck on the lips. A promise of forever.And their tears were bottomless.

PS. Thank you all for following this story. I appreciate all your comments. It motivates me to do better for every chapter.I don't mind reading comments pointing out my mistakes because I want to learn.So, please feel free to always point out what needs improvement.Thank you,Catsmeow(Epilogue short smut.)