Stars | JongSang

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Yeosang's eyes fell on the ground as he remembered what his relatives would always say, "Look up at the stars in the sky." But that night, there were no stars to be seen, it's starless. 

He soon went to a place where he would usually go if there's a certain thing that would disappoint himself like today, he didn't pass the audition for a company. And he knew how disappointed his parents would be if they find out.

Yeosang's feet took him to a nearby lake and he sat by it. His thoughts wouldn't let him be at peace, for he mocks himself for not passing the audition. You see, Yeosang just wanted to pass like the others so he could be proud of himself, so he could have something that he would be proud of.

As he was drowning in his thoughts, there's this boy who was silently walking alone. He hummed sweetly as the cold breeze touched his skin sending a slight shiver through his spine. The memories of him with a special someone in his life flashed as he looked around.

'My bestfriend and I used to sit by the lake and talk.' The boy thought; the old memories remained but this boy suddenly saw a crying Yeosang nearby and he immediately got curious because why would an angel like him cry in the midst of this cold night.

"Can I perhaps, sit beside you?" Yeosang's hands landed inside of his pocket to get his handkerchief but it wasn't there. "Here, have mine." Yeosang's eyes met the eyes of the stranger that was filled with curiosity and worry. 

He accepted the handkerchief and nodded at him. As the stranger sat down beside him, Yeosang suddenly felt an urge to know him. There's this excitement building inside him just to know his name and somehow, befriend him.

"May I ask what's the name of this young and beautiful boy beside me?" The stranger's words painted a light shade of pink on Yeosang's cheeks as Yeosang placed the handkerchief down on his lap. "I am Yeosang, how about you?"

"My name is Jongho." A small smile crept on Yeosang's lips as the boy brought his hand in front of Yeosang. He reached out for his hand as that small gesture sent this electricity inside Yeosang. "You're shy, aren't you, Yeosang?"

"I guess. I barely met any stranger when I am going here." The younger nodded and smiled, "So what brought you here?" Yeosang leaned back and answered, "I guess my feet brought me here."

"Why'd you think that feet of yours brought you here? It's dark and cold, something might happen to you. By any chance, do those feet intend to hurt you?" 

Yeosang laughed a little as his thoughts flashed. Is Jongho worried about him? Well, they just met like two minutes ago, why would Jongho be worried? 

"I guess they brought me here because I am upset."

"What would make my prince upset?" Yeosang gazed upwards, as he saw that dim and starless sky with Jongho waiting for a respond. "I disappointed myself for not passing the auditions. How about you? Why did your feet brought you here?"

"I guess, to meet you." Boomclat, those five words made all the red blood cells inside Yeosang's body up to his cheeks. He didn't even know why this boy is making him flushed. 

"Why would you want to meet someone like me? I'm not that interesting, no one even wants to be interested on me."

"You have me, Yeosang. I am interested with you." Yeosang's eyes landed back on Jongho's. He saw the admiration in his eyes as Jongho slowly approached closer to him, "I would love to know you more, Yeosang. Would you let me?"

Yeosang felt his heart pounding as he can feel Jongho's breathing right in front of his face. This boy made him crazy in just a night. He made him feel mixed emotions that he was already flustered. Could it be him having a crush on him or it's just an infatuation?

"Then I am letting you in to know me more." And with that, Jongho flashed a gummy smile in front of Yeosang's face as Yeosang found it cute. The rest of the night was spent by them chatting and knowing each other more. 

Time does fly fast and they're now heading back to Yeosang's house. As they reach the gate Yeosang thanked Jongho. "I am going in. Have a safe trip going home."

"Wait, Sang. Can I tell you something?" Yeosang slightly raised his eyebrow and replied with a hum and nod. "Whenever you felt like there are no stars guiding on your way, you gave me. I can be your star to guide and light on you."