Firemen Jeon and Paramedic Kim | vk✓

Forty - Under the stars

Flashback to 1 year ago...

Having Taehyung back was like having the warm rays of the sun, finally breaking through thick clouds after a long and terrifying storm, and Jeongguk would do everything in his power to keep it that way.

He was happy that he could show Taehyung how much he really meant to him now, and how much he appreciated him.

Taehyung, however, was quite ecstatic to finally be out of the hospital and able to continue their make-out sessions, again. As soon as Taehyung was cleared, Jeongguk took him for a long since overdue trip to the beach.

A smile formed on Taehyung's face when he saw the road that Jeongguk was taking. He knew where they were going, and he could not wait to get there. Going to their favourite hang out spot meant that things were beginning to become normal again.

They were going to be together again at last. Once they got there, they got out of the blue mini Cooper in a ritualistic manner. Jeongguk lifted Taehyung to sit on top of the car, then he did the same too.

"I missed these scenery so much.." Taehyung breathed lightly as his eyes swept towards the calm pinkish sky and ocean blue waves.

"Me too. You know, the whole time I was in the hospital, I was waiting for you to woke up.. I wanted to bring you here." Jeongguk admitted.

"There was something that I wanted to.. tell you, but it only seemed right telling you here." He sounded mildly nervous as he spoke, but he still tried to force his confidence.

Taehyung cuddled his head into Jeongguk's shoulder. "Sure. I'm listening.."

"So... I was thinking.." Jeongguk began, fiddling with his finger nervously as he configured his words. "Well, seeing you in that hospital bed and not knowing if you were going to make it out really got me thinking about.. us."

He paused for a moment as his gaze drifted from the sunset which has dawn down and towards Taehyung to meet his gaze.  Taehyung was listening intently with his eyes focused solely on Jeongguk as he waited attentively for the male to continue.

"I don't want to lose more time. I want to use whatever time we have. I... I want to be with you. I've made up my mind now. I love you, Tae, and the thought of life without you is undescribable. I need you by my side, and I would like you to be there for as long as we shall live. I guess what I'm saying is..."

His voice was laced with sentiment as he jumped off of the hood of the mini Cooper to bend down on one knee and pulled out a black ring box containing a ring with an shiny blue emerald in the center.

"Will you do me the honor of putting up with me for the rest of our lives?"

Taehyung's hands flew up to his mouth in shock. He had not expected that. He had only been awake for a week, but apparently Jeongguk had gone through enough to realize that he had to take the chance that he was given.

He took in a few heavy breaths. He did not know what to say as he gaze focused on the ring in front of him. It was stunningly beautiful!

Taehyung get down carefully and pulled Jeongguk into him, crashing their lips together.
It took Jeongguk a moment to melt into the kiss, but he soon did as he lifted his arms to wrap them around Taehyung's neck and shoulders.

"Does this means you.. accept my proposal?" Jeongguk asked as he pulled away for breath and pressed his forehead against Taehyung's and just breathed in his scent for a moment.

"Yeah. I do. I do! As long as you can put up with me." Taehyung said in an affectionately flirtatious tone. He smiled like a child who had been given unlimited access to a candy store, and he could not seem to keep that smile from dominating his features.

"I can't wait to be called 'Jeon Taehyung' , " He  whispered energetically, leaning close to Jeongguk's ear. Jeongguk then slid in the precious ring into Taehyung's delicate finger.

Of course, they needed time to get things ready. Their dream of grand wedding would have to wait a while, but at least they still had each other. "I promise. Soon you'll be Jeon Taehyung. . . "

Jeongguk swore solemnly as he pulled Taehyung again into his arms and placed a delicate kiss on the top of his forehead.

We'll get there, Taehyung. No matter what it takes.

"Gguk listen.. Who we were, what we were to each other, how valuable our lives are, and how short they can seem. I understand, and it got me thinking too about how life could end at any moment.."

Taehyung confessed, emotion began to creep into his voice, and he had to clear his throat in an attempt to rid himself of it before he continued.

"Life could end up being really, really short. I have lost you once too. My point is this.. life's too short to let the important things go unnoticed. I swear I'm happy being with you, Jeongguk..

But sometimes we have to accept that we can't control everything. It happens all of the time. That is life. Sometimes.... hope is just the only option." Taehyung's voice was gentle and steady as he spoke.

"So, no matter what happens between us-"

"What will happen to us?" Jeongguk cut in Taehyung's sudden emotional confession.

Taehyung shook his head, defeat in his face as he continued, "I don't know? But seriously no matter what happens stay strong. You must stay strong, Jeongguk. Just know, I see you on the other side. Promise me, okay?"

Jeongguk just nodded, then they shared another lingering kisses with passion and longing by the seaside.

There's no clouds.  The sky overhead was bright, every star standing out against the velvet blackness.

Sitting under the stars, being able to clearly see the Milky Way and the constellations is such a gift! It makes you feel like such a tiny part of the universe, makes you feel small but amazing, and they're grateful to be a part of this world.