SCENT (Love In Pieces) | BEOMJUN

50.

f i f t y

Leaning his head on the window of the plane he's in, it's already passed eight in the evening, he should be arriving at Seoul in a few more minutes. He could see the clouds from outside the window, the dark hollow sky with stars glistening around it, and slowly, he saw an ocean of blue, red, yellow, and green lights ; the city.

Finally, after a very long travel, he already arrived in Seoul. Not even knowing the reason why, but he felt some sort of emotion scatter around his chest, making his heart beat faster and his hands tremble. The cold air brushing up against his soft skin made him shake even more, Why am I so nervous?

After a long time, after spending four years away from this place, he finally returned. Just like everyone else, Beomgyu changed a lot as well ; his lips got more rosy, he got taller (almost reaching the top of his old dorm's tall door), gained more skin, and his hair was now dyed with the color gray. Aside from those, he also got a high-paying job.

Obviously, a lot changed about him and his life, but all those were just minor things about him. His laugh was still as beautiful as a sweet melody played by a pianist, his smile could still beat any sunflower in a large field, those dazzling eyes still glistened like the whole universe could be seen within them, and this one habit of craving for that certain sweet scent of newly bloomed flowers in April still remains.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Incheon International Airport and the local time is 8:45 in the evening. For the safety and comfort of everyone, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened until the Captain turns off the Fasten Seat Belt sign," The announcement brought Beomgyu back to reality. He quickly fastened his seat belts again and rested the back of his head on the seat's backrest, after letting out a sigh with his eyes closed, he looked through the window again.

I'm finally back.

After the airplane landed safely on the ground, all passengers on board started to get their belongings and headed out the plane. Some were stretching their arms while some of them yawned on their seats, it was indeed a very long and tiring travel.

Beomgyu could feel his eyelids begin to close, his whole body felt heavy, and his head ached a little ; it's been a long time since he last had this long type of travel. Finally, after getting his blue luggage, he bowed to the flight attendants and left the plane by walking down the stairs.

Strolling his luggage behind him, his unlocks his phone and called for a taxi. After booking a ride, he continued walking down the white floor of the airport while looking around. Lots of people were inside the airport ; there were people waiting for someone while raising a cardboard, there were people who just arrived here like him, and of course, there were people kissing their loved ones good bye before leaving to go to their flights.

Sometimes, the airport can be a sad place. You get to witness a lot of people bidding their families good bye because they are about to leave and study or work abroad, away from everyone else they grew to love and cherish. In the corner you would see a couple hugging each other ever-so-tightly because they are about to get separated by oceans and lands. And you could also see a small little boy crying while begging his mom to stay with him.

Ah yes, a very sad place indeed. Even so, no matter how sad a place can be, there will always be a glimpse of bliss present around the corner. A boy waiting for his girlfriend to return after being separated for three years, a teenage boy who hugged his mom after she left for abroad when he was still a kid, and a whole family waiting for their loved one to return after a long travel from somewhere else to here.

Suddenly, his phone rang. He stopped by an aisle of pastel blue chairs and answered it, "Hello?"

"Heyo wazzup, Beomgyu!" Upon hearing the loud voice of his old roommate, Daniel, he pulls the phone away from his ear as he grimaced. With his brows slightly furrowed, he answered, "Why on Jupiter did you call me?"

He heard chuckles from the other side of the call, "Oh come on, Beomgyu. So, where ya at? Did ya arrive in Seoul yet?"

Sighing while gently closing his eyes, the little one sat down on one of the seats, "I just arrived, why?"

"Das great! Don't forget to buy me a souvenir, a'ight? Good luck on your movie there!"

"Yeah, yeah. Thanks, I'll hang up now. Talk to you later," With that being said, the little one ended the call with another sigh.

Standing up from his seat, he took a hold of his luggage and turned around to face the exit. He could see cars driving outside, some people waiting by the door, and the dark hollow sky from where he was standing. Taking in a big amount of breath, he started to walk.

However, before he could even take another step closer to the exit, he felt a hand grabbed his wrist- turning him around in an instant.

The grip on his wrist was hard and strong, he gasped and looks at the person who pulled him.

His eyes widened as he felt his heartbeat getting faster, "H-hyung..."

"You're back."

scent.