Destined | 예정되지 않은 Series

Ninth Chapter

“You didn't really have to come. I mean, you can still go and get rest at home. I know and I understand how difficult things have been for you, Mr. Kim.” The woman immediately covered her mouth when she realized that she used that certain title again.

“Apologies, Mr. Moon. It's just…”

“That is alright, Miss Seungwan. I know it's not always easy to adapt to new changes in a sudden and you really don't need to force it either. Just go with the pace you're comfortable and it'll just happen itself. Besides, you can just call me Taeil whenever you want, you know.”

It was the annual pre-graduation ceremony day and Donghyuck and Taeil thought this was the best time to reveal their secret with all of their allies. It could be either good or but it was also now or never. They couldn't bear to go with the term 'never' so this was it.

“I am really amused that you still get to keep your pace and confidence even after all those unfortunate events. You really are an inspiration, Taeil. We all are so proud of you.”

Maybe after today, you won't be anymore.

Taeil chuckled sadly and said, “I hope I won't let that proud down.”

“You won't. We trust you. And so should you. Before anything else, you must trust yourself.” The woman assured as she rested a hand on the younger's shoulder gently.

“Besided, making someone proud doesn't mean that you are always supposed to reach their expectations. The ones that actually care about you, will be proud of you as long as you trust them enough to show your honesty.”

Both the dean and professor turned their heads towards the direction where the voice had come from.

“As long as you believe them to show the real you, they'll be proud.”

“I would say that I am surprised but since now all the campus know how amazing you are, it just became a habit to have amazing thoughts from you, Mr. Lee.” Seungwan commented.

Donghyuck chuckled as he continued. “I feel appreciated more every single time. Anyways, I hope I didn't interrupt you two?”

“Oh no, no.” The woman answered while slowly standing. “I was just checking on Taeil. I'm just about to join the others as the speech sessions are about to start. And, I believe that your turn will be up soon so see you two at the auditorium.” She concluded, clarifying while exiting the common room, leaving the duo alone.

Taeil looked at his lover who just stood in front of him.and sighed after seeing Taeil's dull expression.

“Just, how do you always manage to keep your confidence up?” Taeil asked, sounding amused as always.

“You are my confidence.” The latter said slowly while lifting the shorter's chin up.

Taeil felt his eyes heavy as he spoke. “I wish I could be as strong as you, Hyuck-ah.”

“Hey, you are strong, babe. You are just yet to find your inner strength. And we'll find it out for sure. We're in this together.”

Taeil lifted his hand and caressed Donghyuck's cheek fondly. “I love you.”

“Love you more.” Donghyuck confessed back and the loud voice of MC took their attention, who was announcing the turn for the upcoming participants.

They both looked at the outside and then at each other for a moment in silence.

“Let's do this.” They said in unison.