Cherishable | Yeonbin ✓

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Chap 12 - "Barbeque"

Backstage was crowded. Everybody wanted to see and congratulate all the bands, even the ones that didn't win.

Soobin wished he had brought flowers or something for Yeonjun. He looked forlornly at all the girlfriends who brought bouquets for their boyfriends. He hoped his husband wouldn't be too disappointed.

"Soobin-hyung! We're over here!" Yeosang was waving at him from the corner where the three were taking photos with their fans and signing their programs for them.

At the sight of a sweaty but happy-looking Yeonjun, Soobin felt that familiar fluttering in his chest once again.

But, then, his eye twitched when two girls each grabbed Yeonjun's arms, squealing in excitement before taking a selca with him.

He knew his husband was popular with women and even some men. He was handsome and charming, and now, after seeing him on stage, Soobin could see the appeal. He could see why Choi Yeonjun was an infamous Bachelor prior to their marriage. He wasn't a playboy, per se, but he didn't deter any advances towards him either. He spoke to everyone with glee and eagerness.

Soobin was witness to it now as he watched both guys and girls approach his husband with flirtatious winks and admiring words.

This went on for another good ten minutes before he could even have a window to approach and congratulate his own husband. And, frankly, it really... irritated him.

Knowing that eyes were watching them, he grabbed Yeonjun by the arm and captured his lips into a deep but gentle kiss.

When he proudly pulled away, Yeonjun's eyes were wide with shock as his face turned the familiar shade of red. Around them, Wooyoung and San had started hollering along with a few guys and some girls were squealing and taking their photo.

But Soobin paid them no mind, choosing instead to smile in adoration at his embarrassed-looking husband. "Congratulations" he said, lovingly. "You were great."

Yeonjun coughed. "T-Thanks," he said, his unconfident stammering back.

"But, it was just second place, no big deal-"

"No," Soobin protested. "It is a big deal, a very big one. And it's worth celebrating" He turned to the rest of the three who were watching them with curious gazes. "What do you, kids, say? Barbecue on me?"

He didn't have to say any more than that. The three whoop-ed in excitement, thanking him, and telling Yeonjun how awesome his husband was. Through it all, the younger was quiet, still seemingly stunned from Soobin's earlier actions.

"You know, if you don't stop staring at me, I'll kiss you again," he teased the younger.

True to his predictions, Yeonjun turned even redder before punching him on the shoulder. "Yah! Don't think I didn't see what the back of that shirt says! Seriously, Soobin, that's embarrassing!"

"Why? Our marriage was public, wasn't it? Everyone in South Korea knows I'm your husband."

"S-Still! You could have been more subtle about it!"

"I will never subtle when it comes to my wifey."

Before Yeonjun could sputter out an answer, San came bounding up to them, placing an arm over Yeonjun's and Soobin's, oh he at least tried.

"Hey, lovebirds, we're all packed and ready to go," he announced, grinning with his gums showing. "Soobin-hyung, will you drive with Yeonjunnie? He can show you the directions to the barbecue place we always go to."

Soobin gave Yeonjun no time to protest as he responded with a gleeful, "of course! We'll see you there."

And with that, San, Wooyoung, and Yeosang went ahead to load their equipment into San's van.

Soobin was left with Yeonjun, who was awkwardly scuffing his sneaker into the floor. There was little trace of the strong and confident Yeonjun he saw on stage earlier. He wondered why Yeonjun always closed himself off whenever it came to him. Were they not husbands? Soobin had opened his heart to him, why couldn't Yeonjun?

Perhaps, he had to try harder.

"Yeonjun?" he asked.

The younger looked up, shyly.

Soobin smiled with all the love and affection he possessed for the younger before holding out his hand to him. "Shall we?"

It was like déjà vu. Yeonjun looked at his hand, shook his head, and turned away to grab his backpack.

Soobin felt disappointment seep through him and was about to lower his hand when Yeonjun turned back around and slipped his hand into his.

"Let's go, I'm hungry," he mumbled as he pulled Soobin through the crowd.

The disappointment was immediately replaced by unexplainable joy. He was practically floating all the way to the car.

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I am sorry, i was so caught up with BE album and i forgot to update this :(

Seriously i never knew I need a song like Life goes on until i heard it! Its such a lullaby for me.. when it released by 12 AM here, i was waiting for it under my bedsheet, Bluetooth headphones on, phone's brightness in zero. I just fell asleep making a queue with only BE album songs :)) and then woke up to switched off phone in the morning LOL

anyway, i hope everyone is doing good, stay safe cheesecakes <3

Love you much ❤❤❤