Everyone received their soulmate mark on their 18th birthday. It was just your soulmate's name written in their handwriting above your heart, but it allowed you to see who is your other half. Usually, this resulted in an easy relationship with the p...
After excusing himself to go to the bathroom, Mark slumped on the toilet seat in his cramped cubicle, after making sure the lid was closed, of course. A shuddered sigh left his lips while he tightly gripped his phone because he and Eunji had had an argument about couples photos, of all things. She just couldn't seem to have enough; she posted one two days ago. That time, she had showed up at the dorms at four in the bloody morning and dragged his ass out of bed so they could take a picture as the sun rose. Seeing her satisfied smile almost made the ordeal worth it, but he was seriously slacking in dance practice now and yet she still expects Mark to be able to reply to her messages within 5 minutes. It's like she forgets he has a full-time job.
However, Mark had been noticing Yuta's changes in behaviour more and more. These days, Yuta looked sadder and sadder, he also took every opportunity to retreat into his room. Closing himself off. They didn't talk that much anymore but they were definitely still best friends, they just weren't as close. If Mark was being honest, Yuta looked more empty, as if he was a robot whose only purpose was to carry out meaningless tasks. All Yuta did was wake up and go to dance practice, he doesn't even smile at Mark anymore, it's more of grimace, if anything.
Maybe, it was Yuta's soulmate who was causing these issues. Yuta had told Mark a few times before that things between him and his soulmate were complicated. The stupid soulmate who was making his best friend sad. They weren't allowed to do that. Yuta's smile must be protected, and Mark felt like he was the best person to do so. What was more annoying is that Yuta refuses to tell Mark the name of his soulmate. They were supposed to be best friends, why would Yuta keep this a secret from him? It almost felt like the older boy didn't trust him. He had a half mind to rip open his hyung's shirt, just to spite him. Ultimately, Mark decided against this plan of action because there are all sorts of 'personal space' rules that he would be violating.
Mark knew how much having a soulmate meant to Yuta, Mark felt the same way. He wanted to have someone he could call his own, the ultimate companionship they both so desperately wanted. There was no doubt in Mark's mind that the lack of a soulmate would devastate Yuta, which is why he could so easily blame them, and because they're definitely a bitch. Who in their right mind would pass up on someone like Yuta. Heck, sometimes he was swept away by how objectively handsome Yuta is. Especially when they have just finished a performance, Yuta obviously executing every move flawlessly and the layer of sweat makes his shirt stick to his body. Sometimes, a single bead of sweat will run down Yuta's slender neck and every time this happens, Mark questions himself for finding it as attractive as he does.
He missed the Yuta who loved to make Mark smile, who wouldn't be satisfied until he got a hug from his best friend and most importantly, the one who spent time with him (though maybe that a was also a little bit his fault as well). Between his dates with Eunji, his responsibilities with NCT and homework, there wasn't much free time where he could hang out with his best friend of many years.
Then it hit him like an oncoming train, perhaps Yuta's soulmate could be a factor in his recent low mood but it was just as likely that Mark was too. He could hardly take the moral high ground with Yuta's dumbass soulmate if he was also hurting Yuta's feelings. He had been throwing Yuta's friendship to the side and had taken it for granted. Mark felt awful. He was going to make more time for Yuta, he had been one of the best constants in his life to date and he was going to make sure his best friend knew he was appreciated.
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Author's note:
Hehe,, so I disappeared for a while,, sorry about that. I'm sorry that this came out so late, I had some real writer's block with this chapter. I really wanted to have this out to celebrate the release of resonance (WHICH IS SO AMAZING IT WAS ALL I LISTENED TO FOR TWO WEEKS STRAIGHT, THE AMOUNT OF TEARS I SHED) but my brain had other plans. If anyone watched the unboxing videos for the album, then you'd know that we are being starved for Yumark content. Honestly, I give a big 'fuck you' to SM Entertainment, stop silencing Yuta's love for Mark,, I stg you are going to get a strongly worded email from me (not actually, I'm way too awkward). I hope you still enjoy it even though it's a bit shorter than usual.
Also, a big thank you for two hundred reads! It really means a lot :)). As always, if you enjoyed, then please consider voting!
