Cherishable | Yeonbin ✓

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Chap 13 - "Mesmerize"

That night, Soobin received the surprise of his life. He just finished brushing his teeth and washing his face when Yeonjun entered the bathroom. Without a word, he walked up behind Soobin... and hugged him.

The strong arms wrapped around his waist as the elder stood mesmerized and Yeonjun just rested his head on Soobin's back.

Suffice to say, Soobin was stunned into silence.

Yeonjun continued to hug him, silently. Soobin was afraid to speak and break the spell.

Eventually, it was the younger who spoke first. "Thank you," he said, his voice soft but steady. "Seeing you in the crowd today... it strengthened me... you kept your promise."

Surprised, Soobin finally found his voice. "Of course, I would be there, Yeonjun. Why did you think I wouldn't?"

Yeonjun sighed. "My parents have never gone to any of my performances. They have always been busy for me. Hyung goes sometimes, but he couldn't for this one, he's busy with the restaurant. But, you came tonight, despite your work. Thank you."

"I made you a promise."

"I know." Yeonjun sighed. "l'm sorry it was second place, I wish we won first to make your leaving work early more worthwhile-.

"Stop."

He felt Yeonjun's arms tense as he turned around to look at his confused husband. Gently, he placed his hands on each side of Yeonjun's face.

"Stop putting down your achievements. I don't care if it was second place, you and your friends worked hard tonight. You worked hard tonight" He smiled, adoringly. "And you were great, Yeonjun. No, you were amazing. You shined. You belonged on that stage. And I..." he pressed a soft kiss to the younger's nose. "I couldn't be prouder of you, Yeonjun."

His husband's eyes were wide now, a look of disbelief evident on his handsome face. He looked as if he had never heard such a thing in his life. And it got Soobin thinking.

How long had Yeonjun felt like this? Felt so unworthy and so eager to prove himself to everyone that he didn't realize that he was already enough?

All his life, everything came easy to Soobin. School was easy. His family life was easy. Even his career was, despite all the hardships that got him to where he was now, was still somewhat easy. His marriage to Yeonjun was the only thing that was full of challenges at every turn.

He never realized that this was his husband's entire life. Full of challenges. Being acknowledged by his own family was a challenge in and of itself.

If there was something, he learned about his husband all these months, is that he was so strong-willed. When he wanted something, he would do everything in his power to get it, whether it was the last egg roll, the new BTS album, or an A in his Calculus test.

He worked hard. Yet, for his family, it was not enough. All his efforts and hard work were never enough. So, he rebelled to be noticed. To be acknowledged. To be seen.

Soobin realized it all now, as he watched Yeonjun through open eyes.

Gently, he pulled Yeonjun into his arms. "You were born to shine, wifey. And you know what? l'm here to support you. I will cheer you on and scream your name every time you're on that stage to shine for all of South Korea, no, for the entire world to see you and hear you." He pulled back a little to see a small smile tugging at Yeonjun's lips.

"Can I stay by your side while you make your dream into a reality?"

Yeonjun's breath hitched, his eyes shining with unshed tears. "I.. I... " He nodded. "Yes..." Slowly, he laid his head against Soobin's chest as he wrapped his arms around his waist again. "Thank you, Binnie."

His heart warm and light, Soobin chuckled. "Binnie.. I like that..."

He heard Yeonjun scoff. "You're weird."

Soobin chuckled, pulling him closer. "So you tell me."

That night, for the first time since they got married, Yeonjun allowed Soobin to hold him as they pillow-talked to exhaustion.

Soobin was sure that he had fallen asleep with a smile on his face, his heart beating in the same pace as the one next to his.

So, if this is what they called love, he would most likely get used to it. 

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