Ultraviolet (Chapter Nineteen)
Title: Ultraviolet
Author: emilyglh
Pairings: Yoosu, a dash of Yunjae & mischievous Min
Length: Chaptered (Chapter Eighteen)
Genre: Romance, Drama, Fluff, Angst (A little bit of everything)
Rating: pg-13
A/N: Inspired by a love story between two people from different worlds. Set in A/U
Summary: Yoochun and Junsu are two different people, with different backgrounds, attending two different schools, living in two different neighborhoods in the same time. Against all odds, the two falls in love and begins a beautiful relationship.
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“Its so beautiful Chunnie!” Junsu exclaimed happily as he caught sight of the lake and the white snowy landscape.
Its hard to believe that this was the same place last night when the storm took place. Rough winds, violent falling snow and the chilling cold made Junsu hate winter even more. But he would have to reconsider.
Right now, the snow had settled, the storm had came to a complete halt and everything was the way it was before the avalanche had strike.
The couple had left the woodshed as soon as dawn came. The night before was spent
catching up on lost time; both lost in their little conversations, warm embraces and loving kisses.
Yoochun stood by his side in awe; mesmerized by the features of the younger. He doesn’t miss the soft pink glow tainting Junsu’s cheeks and his round button nose due to the cold, to the composer, its like falling in love all over again. He would never want to look away, too afraid that the moment would end soon if he even blinks.
“Yoochun-ah” Junsu calls out in hesitant as his gaze remained locked to the vast lake beneath the hill.
The composer hums in respond, eyes still never leaving the other.
“What are we living for now?”
Silence greets them uncomfortably as Yoochun was too stumped for words to answer.
Junsu sighs “why are we still living in denial? Why are we still suffering for the mistakes we made four years ago?”
“Because Junsu-ah” Yoochun sighs in return, the low tone evident in the composer’s voice sending shivers up to Junsu’s spine “we will never have a fairy tale ending”
“From the moment we got together, we knew, we understand, we expected…” the elder paused as he tried to figure out for the right word to say “that.. We will never be blessed. Your father hates me, hates our relationship. But we fought against him and we were too foolish to do so..”
Junsu cuts him off impatiently “that’s the past. Its been four years Yoochun-ah. We both grown. I admit, we were young and foolish back then, but right now, we both know what we desperately want and need now. What’s holding us back?”
Feeling the tension from Junsu’s glares and desperate tone, Yoochun closes his eyes and rubs his temples. He could see an argument coming.
“When we return down there later, you still have a wedding to attend. A fiancé to marry and your parents and in-laws to please. If it weren’t for me, you would already have married her. What were you thinking when you left the altar? How would your fiancé feel?”
“why is it always about everyone else’s feelings?! Why is it always about your conscience?! When will it ever come to you that I have feelings too?! Huh?! When would you ever consider my feelings Park Yoochun?!” Junsu was already in tears as he continued yelling at the older man, tugging his jacket violently as he continued shaking Yoochun.
Yoochun could feel his heart break even more at the sight of tears falling down the younger’s flawless face. He slowly reached for the Junsu’s hands that were still latched tightly on his jacket.
“I’m sorry Junsu-ah…” Junsu gave no resistance as Yoochun pulled him for a hug; gaze still hanging low.
“I hate you. You said you would protect me…” Junsu mumbled in between sobs as he buried his head in the composer’s chest.
Yoochun tightened his embrace as he continued whispering soft apologies towards the younger.
They stayed like that for a while, until Junsu pulled away to meet Yoochun’s eyes. His eyes still puffy red and moist as Yoochun gently wiped them away; his thumbs caressing the cheek ever so softly, as if they were fragile.
“Why don’t we run away? Where no one would be there to judge us, to tell us what to do anymore?”
He could see the hope in the latter’s eyes. Yoochun didn’t want to disappoint Junsu, but there were just so many things running through his mind right now; there was Junsu’s fiance to think of, Junsu’s parents, Jaejoong, Yunho and Changmin. Eloping would mean running away from their responsibilities and obligations, running away from people who cared about them, who loved them.
“I…”
Junsu could sense the reluctance in Yoochun’s tone, he regretted for suggesting something so naïve and selfish. What was he thinking? Yoochun would never abandoned Jaejoong, Yunho and Changmin. They were important to him.
But he was willing to abandon his own family, he did it once. He would do it again. It was then he finally realized his place in the composer’s heart; he wasn’t important enough for Yoochun to forget about everything else.
“Forget about it. It was stupid of me to suggest that. I understand.” Junsu hung his head low and looked away; his tears begging desperately for release again. His heart clenched painfully.
“Su, I’m sorry…” he didn’t know what else to do besides to apologize. He used to promised the sky, the mountains and seas for him. But it hurts now that he couldn’t even fulfilled his simplest of promises; to make Junsu happy. Yoochun was just torn in between love and the bitter reality.
Between Junsu and everyone else.
The kiss was slow, passionate and emotional in so many ways. Full of longing and reluctance as Yoochun took in as much taste that Junsu could offer. They knew silently in their hearts, this was their last. Junsu kiss back with equal fire; tongues lapping in a dance of their own.
The only thing that pulled them apart was their need for air, foreheads touching and gazes locked tightly. As if they didn’t want to let go.
“I love you, always.” the confession sparked so many feelings in his heart. He tried pushing them away, so he could savior this moment as much as he could.
Junsu’s tears were finally let loose; the pain was too hard to bear. “I love you too Chunnie”
Junsu wrapped his arms around the elder tighter, never wanting to let go as his tears seeped into the material of Yoochun’s jacket. Yoochun returned his embrace in Junsu’s arms, his own tears falling miserably into Junsu’s shoulders.
He took a deep breath; taking in as much of Junsu’s scent as he could before giving the younger man a peck on his forehead. Junsu closed his eyes, enjoying the warmth that Yoochun had provided him with.
“Yoochun!”
“Junsu!”
The echoes of their names rang through the hills urgently.
They immediately released their hold on each other as familiar figures begin to appear through the vast white snowy landscape. Jaejoong was waving his hands like a madman in fear that the couple would not see him.
“Chunnie! Junsu! Thank God you’re safe!” Jaejoong made a leap to hug the composer. Yoochun returned the hug weakly.
Junsu could see Yunho and Changmin following closely behind with a small smile of their faces.
Yunho took Junsu into a bear hug “thank you Su. You shouldn’t have sneaked up here last night. It was a very risky move. We were worried sick for your safety”
“it doesn’t matter Yunho-ah. As long as their fine now” Jaejoong beamed happily; something he find impossible to do last night.
Everyone was trudged and pushed into a tight hug by Jaejoong. Even for the usually stubborn and cold hearted Changmin, he gives in and hugs his band mates back; missing their warmth after so many years.
Finally, after four years.
TVXQ were once again reunited.
Even if it was for the briefest moment.
They were family again.
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“Oh my God Junsu! Thank heavens you‘re safe.” Mrs. Kim exclaimed in relief as she pulled her only son into her arms. Junsu slumped into his mother’s embrace; too tired to do anything.
“What were thinking when you ran away yesterday? Your mother and I were worried sick” Mr. Kim laughed as he plastered on a fake expression of happiness and relief.
Junsu forced himself for a quiet smile instead. He couldn’t bring himself to look at the man that had caused Yoochun and him four years of heartbreak, the man that lied to him. His father was a hypocrite.
All those smiles, those advices of ‘what’s best for you’ had made Junsu’s boil with anger. He was angry at himself for not believing Yoochun. For not having faith in the elder. Images of the past begin flashing through his mind, reminding him of how foolish he had been.
“lets go son. The car is waiting for you at the bottom. Taeyeon would be worrying about you now. We‘re having an apology dinner with the Kims tonight, and perhaps a ‘better‘ planned and well secured wedding ceremony”
Taeyeon. How could he even listen to his father’s advice to propose? Taeyeon had been with him during his time overseas, often providing him a shoulder to lean and cry on. He thought it was love he felt and with much persuasion from both his parents, he managed to pop the question before returning to Fairview only to realized he felt nothing but gratitude towards his best friend. The love he felt for Taeyeon was not the same love he felt for Yoochun.
After their marriage, two companies would merge, two families would be united, two souls bounded by their vows, but it was impossible for his heart to be one with Taeyeon’s.
For his heart had already molded tightly with Yoochun’s.
Junsu nodded absentmindedly in respond to his father’s wishes. The only thing that was keeping him alive now was the silent promise he had made with the composer. He would move on, and face his responsibilities.
No matter how much it would hurt.
Mrs. Kim draped another scarf over her son fearing he might catch a cold after the horrible storm the night before. Junsu gave no protest when his parents ushered him out the lobby and into the car.
With a gentle shut of the sedan door, the car slowly exit’s the lodge and far from the lobby where a figure watches silently with a very heavy heart.
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Yoochun slips in his final batch of belongings and gives his duffel a zip. He then stood up and gives his room a clean sweep with his eyes; making sure nothing was left behind. The pictures, drawings and portraits were still hung neatly on the wall of his bedroom. He had decided to let go, staying here would be meaningless now.
Staying would be too painful for him for there would be too much memories involved.
He used to believe that if he stayed and hold on to the past, it would be better. But now, he needs to move on.
It was what he and Junsu had agreed on.
The frame sitting on his nightstand table catches his attention; he carefully lifted the photo up. Junsu had looked so happy and shy in the picture, just like the night the younger had rescued him. His thumb caressed Junsu’s cheeks as if it was the real thing, he then decides to slip in the photo frame at the corner of his duffel before finally zipping it up.
At the corner of the room, a soft whine could be heard. Yoochun chuckled as he spots Harang sitting up and staring at him with its blue liquid eyes; round and full of love. It was as if the dog understood.
Yoochun gave his best friend a pat on the head “thank you boy. If it weren’t for you, I would have been dead by now”
Harang closes his eyes and leans in to the touch, letting out an affectionate sound at the back of his throat.
“you listen to Changmin now okay? And his parents too, they’ll take good care of you”
Yoochun then kneels down for hug, rubbing the big ball of fur gently “I’m gonna miss you buddy”
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The boarding hall was packed as usual, welcoming guests and sending off passengers flying abroad.
Jaejoong, Changmin and Yunho were here to send their brother off and hopefully to persuade him to stay as well. For they couldn’t bear to watch two souls torture themselves for the sake of being selfless.
“Yoochun-ah…” Jaejoong began carefully.
“we saw Junsu at the French restaurant the other day” Yunho added for his lover.
“he looks no less as terrible as you do now hyung” the youngest of the band smirked as he folded his arms. As much as he loves his band mates, but when it comes to love, they are all blockheads.
Yoochun forced a smile “its good to know he’s finally getting married”
“yea, and lets hope your plane doesn’t crash so Junsu won’t miss his wedding again and we don’t suffer a heart attack” Changmin muttered in annoyance under his breath.
“ouch!” the ex-drummer rubbed the sore spot on the back of his head as he pouted heavily.
“Stop sprouting nonsense Shim Changmin” the vocalist grinned in contentment after a blow to the ex-drummer head.
Yunho chuckled as he observes his lover and their youngest bandmate quarrel “we’re glad you’re finally chasing your dreams Chun”
The composer had been given another offer at a renown recording label company after his return from the mountains. They had heard him play numerous nights in Liquid and had liked his style of composing. Yoochun had agreed immediately for leaving town would help him forget Junsu. And to avoid seeing Junsu and his future bride fearing the tug in his weak heart.
Yoochun smiles and nods in agreement “its about time I did. Sometimes, moving on is the best thing to do”
Jaejoong sighs heavily behind them as he drapes one of his arms around the composer’s shoulder “fight Chunnie-ah. Be brave for once, you know you have us behind your every step. Fight for your happiness”
“Junsu hyung needs you. He looks like he hasn’t slept in days, and his eyes are all red and puffy” Changmin adds enthusiastically yet carefully; afraid that more of his brain cells would perish with Jaejoong’s well aimed smack.
“I don’t deserve him you guys. I don’t want him to go against his parents, letting everything go like he did years ago. It was selfish of me and I finally realized my mistakes, if I had pushed Junsu home the night he ran away, none of this would happen. He wouldn’t be suffering like this”
The group lapse into silence as Yoochun continued “I realized so much when we were trapped in the woodshed that night. I always promised that I would protect him, but in the end, I was protecting myself. I was always hiding in the shadows of our memories, always holding on stubbornly and believing that if I waited for him, everything would be fine”
“but the fact was, he had already moved on. He was getting married and all I did think about was myself; my own pain and misery. The accident happened, Junsu saved me and that’s when I realized, no matter how much I love him. You don’t know how tempted I was when Junsu had suggested eloping. But we have been running away for too long, we have to set things right”
Jaejoong eyes were already brimming with tears “you idiot, both of you. I should kidnap the both of you and never let you come back. And I‘ll scare the crap out of that scheming old bastard”
Yunho laughed at his lover’s remark, despite pain in the whole situation.
The announcement by the airport PA had forced their conversation into a halt.
“well, that’s me. Take care you guys” Yoochun gave each of them a tight hug before slinging his back over his shoulder.
“You be a good boy Minnie” Changmin pouted at the composer while the rest of the group burst out in laughter.
“You too hyung” they exchanged another strong handshake.
He gave the couple another hug “we’ll see you in the city”
The three figures stood huddled together as they watched their brother leave everything he had ever hold on to for so long behind.
On the other side of town, another person plastered his fake smile as he greeted and welcomed all of his guests to his engagement party.
It was what they were supposed to do.
But their hearts scream otherwise.
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Woohoo! the end is near! I can smell it! I apologize for my sudden disappearance, I got distracted by sports and tons of other things. Lol. Anyway, I hope you guys did not abandon me. I'm here to make up for it *hugs* and the recent Yoosu activity has got me all hyped up. One more chappie to go. (And a possible epilogue) ^.^
Author: emilyglh
Pairings: Yoosu, a dash of Yunjae & mischievous Min
Length: Chaptered (Chapter Eighteen)
Genre: Romance, Drama, Fluff, Angst (A little bit of everything)
Rating: pg-13
A/N: Inspired by a love story between two people from different worlds. Set in A/U
Summary: Yoochun and Junsu are two different people, with different backgrounds, attending two different schools, living in two different neighborhoods in the same time. Against all odds, the two falls in love and begins a beautiful relationship.
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“Its so beautiful Chunnie!” Junsu exclaimed happily as he caught sight of the lake and the white snowy landscape.
Its hard to believe that this was the same place last night when the storm took place. Rough winds, violent falling snow and the chilling cold made Junsu hate winter even more. But he would have to reconsider.
Right now, the snow had settled, the storm had came to a complete halt and everything was the way it was before the avalanche had strike.
The couple had left the woodshed as soon as dawn came. The night before was spent
catching up on lost time; both lost in their little conversations, warm embraces and loving kisses.
Yoochun stood by his side in awe; mesmerized by the features of the younger. He doesn’t miss the soft pink glow tainting Junsu’s cheeks and his round button nose due to the cold, to the composer, its like falling in love all over again. He would never want to look away, too afraid that the moment would end soon if he even blinks.
“Yoochun-ah” Junsu calls out in hesitant as his gaze remained locked to the vast lake beneath the hill.
The composer hums in respond, eyes still never leaving the other.
“What are we living for now?”
Silence greets them uncomfortably as Yoochun was too stumped for words to answer.
Junsu sighs “why are we still living in denial? Why are we still suffering for the mistakes we made four years ago?”
“Because Junsu-ah” Yoochun sighs in return, the low tone evident in the composer’s voice sending shivers up to Junsu’s spine “we will never have a fairy tale ending”
“From the moment we got together, we knew, we understand, we expected…” the elder paused as he tried to figure out for the right word to say “that.. We will never be blessed. Your father hates me, hates our relationship. But we fought against him and we were too foolish to do so..”
Junsu cuts him off impatiently “that’s the past. Its been four years Yoochun-ah. We both grown. I admit, we were young and foolish back then, but right now, we both know what we desperately want and need now. What’s holding us back?”
Feeling the tension from Junsu’s glares and desperate tone, Yoochun closes his eyes and rubs his temples. He could see an argument coming.
“When we return down there later, you still have a wedding to attend. A fiancé to marry and your parents and in-laws to please. If it weren’t for me, you would already have married her. What were you thinking when you left the altar? How would your fiancé feel?”
“why is it always about everyone else’s feelings?! Why is it always about your conscience?! When will it ever come to you that I have feelings too?! Huh?! When would you ever consider my feelings Park Yoochun?!” Junsu was already in tears as he continued yelling at the older man, tugging his jacket violently as he continued shaking Yoochun.
Yoochun could feel his heart break even more at the sight of tears falling down the younger’s flawless face. He slowly reached for the Junsu’s hands that were still latched tightly on his jacket.
“I’m sorry Junsu-ah…” Junsu gave no resistance as Yoochun pulled him for a hug; gaze still hanging low.
“I hate you. You said you would protect me…” Junsu mumbled in between sobs as he buried his head in the composer’s chest.
Yoochun tightened his embrace as he continued whispering soft apologies towards the younger.
They stayed like that for a while, until Junsu pulled away to meet Yoochun’s eyes. His eyes still puffy red and moist as Yoochun gently wiped them away; his thumbs caressing the cheek ever so softly, as if they were fragile.
“Why don’t we run away? Where no one would be there to judge us, to tell us what to do anymore?”
He could see the hope in the latter’s eyes. Yoochun didn’t want to disappoint Junsu, but there were just so many things running through his mind right now; there was Junsu’s fiance to think of, Junsu’s parents, Jaejoong, Yunho and Changmin. Eloping would mean running away from their responsibilities and obligations, running away from people who cared about them, who loved them.
“I…”
Junsu could sense the reluctance in Yoochun’s tone, he regretted for suggesting something so naïve and selfish. What was he thinking? Yoochun would never abandoned Jaejoong, Yunho and Changmin. They were important to him.
But he was willing to abandon his own family, he did it once. He would do it again. It was then he finally realized his place in the composer’s heart; he wasn’t important enough for Yoochun to forget about everything else.
“Forget about it. It was stupid of me to suggest that. I understand.” Junsu hung his head low and looked away; his tears begging desperately for release again. His heart clenched painfully.
“Su, I’m sorry…” he didn’t know what else to do besides to apologize. He used to promised the sky, the mountains and seas for him. But it hurts now that he couldn’t even fulfilled his simplest of promises; to make Junsu happy. Yoochun was just torn in between love and the bitter reality.
Between Junsu and everyone else.
The kiss was slow, passionate and emotional in so many ways. Full of longing and reluctance as Yoochun took in as much taste that Junsu could offer. They knew silently in their hearts, this was their last. Junsu kiss back with equal fire; tongues lapping in a dance of their own.
The only thing that pulled them apart was their need for air, foreheads touching and gazes locked tightly. As if they didn’t want to let go.
“I love you, always.” the confession sparked so many feelings in his heart. He tried pushing them away, so he could savior this moment as much as he could.
Junsu’s tears were finally let loose; the pain was too hard to bear. “I love you too Chunnie”
Junsu wrapped his arms around the elder tighter, never wanting to let go as his tears seeped into the material of Yoochun’s jacket. Yoochun returned his embrace in Junsu’s arms, his own tears falling miserably into Junsu’s shoulders.
He took a deep breath; taking in as much of Junsu’s scent as he could before giving the younger man a peck on his forehead. Junsu closed his eyes, enjoying the warmth that Yoochun had provided him with.
“Yoochun!”
“Junsu!”
The echoes of their names rang through the hills urgently.
They immediately released their hold on each other as familiar figures begin to appear through the vast white snowy landscape. Jaejoong was waving his hands like a madman in fear that the couple would not see him.
“Chunnie! Junsu! Thank God you’re safe!” Jaejoong made a leap to hug the composer. Yoochun returned the hug weakly.
Junsu could see Yunho and Changmin following closely behind with a small smile of their faces.
Yunho took Junsu into a bear hug “thank you Su. You shouldn’t have sneaked up here last night. It was a very risky move. We were worried sick for your safety”
“it doesn’t matter Yunho-ah. As long as their fine now” Jaejoong beamed happily; something he find impossible to do last night.
Everyone was trudged and pushed into a tight hug by Jaejoong. Even for the usually stubborn and cold hearted Changmin, he gives in and hugs his band mates back; missing their warmth after so many years.
Finally, after four years.
TVXQ were once again reunited.
Even if it was for the briefest moment.
They were family again.
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“Oh my God Junsu! Thank heavens you‘re safe.” Mrs. Kim exclaimed in relief as she pulled her only son into her arms. Junsu slumped into his mother’s embrace; too tired to do anything.
“What were thinking when you ran away yesterday? Your mother and I were worried sick” Mr. Kim laughed as he plastered on a fake expression of happiness and relief.
Junsu forced himself for a quiet smile instead. He couldn’t bring himself to look at the man that had caused Yoochun and him four years of heartbreak, the man that lied to him. His father was a hypocrite.
All those smiles, those advices of ‘what’s best for you’ had made Junsu’s boil with anger. He was angry at himself for not believing Yoochun. For not having faith in the elder. Images of the past begin flashing through his mind, reminding him of how foolish he had been.
“lets go son. The car is waiting for you at the bottom. Taeyeon would be worrying about you now. We‘re having an apology dinner with the Kims tonight, and perhaps a ‘better‘ planned and well secured wedding ceremony”
Taeyeon. How could he even listen to his father’s advice to propose? Taeyeon had been with him during his time overseas, often providing him a shoulder to lean and cry on. He thought it was love he felt and with much persuasion from both his parents, he managed to pop the question before returning to Fairview only to realized he felt nothing but gratitude towards his best friend. The love he felt for Taeyeon was not the same love he felt for Yoochun.
After their marriage, two companies would merge, two families would be united, two souls bounded by their vows, but it was impossible for his heart to be one with Taeyeon’s.
For his heart had already molded tightly with Yoochun’s.
Junsu nodded absentmindedly in respond to his father’s wishes. The only thing that was keeping him alive now was the silent promise he had made with the composer. He would move on, and face his responsibilities.
No matter how much it would hurt.
Mrs. Kim draped another scarf over her son fearing he might catch a cold after the horrible storm the night before. Junsu gave no protest when his parents ushered him out the lobby and into the car.
With a gentle shut of the sedan door, the car slowly exit’s the lodge and far from the lobby where a figure watches silently with a very heavy heart.
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Yoochun slips in his final batch of belongings and gives his duffel a zip. He then stood up and gives his room a clean sweep with his eyes; making sure nothing was left behind. The pictures, drawings and portraits were still hung neatly on the wall of his bedroom. He had decided to let go, staying here would be meaningless now.
Staying would be too painful for him for there would be too much memories involved.
He used to believe that if he stayed and hold on to the past, it would be better. But now, he needs to move on.
It was what he and Junsu had agreed on.
The frame sitting on his nightstand table catches his attention; he carefully lifted the photo up. Junsu had looked so happy and shy in the picture, just like the night the younger had rescued him. His thumb caressed Junsu’s cheeks as if it was the real thing, he then decides to slip in the photo frame at the corner of his duffel before finally zipping it up.
At the corner of the room, a soft whine could be heard. Yoochun chuckled as he spots Harang sitting up and staring at him with its blue liquid eyes; round and full of love. It was as if the dog understood.
Yoochun gave his best friend a pat on the head “thank you boy. If it weren’t for you, I would have been dead by now”
Harang closes his eyes and leans in to the touch, letting out an affectionate sound at the back of his throat.
“you listen to Changmin now okay? And his parents too, they’ll take good care of you”
Yoochun then kneels down for hug, rubbing the big ball of fur gently “I’m gonna miss you buddy”
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The boarding hall was packed as usual, welcoming guests and sending off passengers flying abroad.
Jaejoong, Changmin and Yunho were here to send their brother off and hopefully to persuade him to stay as well. For they couldn’t bear to watch two souls torture themselves for the sake of being selfless.
“Yoochun-ah…” Jaejoong began carefully.
“we saw Junsu at the French restaurant the other day” Yunho added for his lover.
“he looks no less as terrible as you do now hyung” the youngest of the band smirked as he folded his arms. As much as he loves his band mates, but when it comes to love, they are all blockheads.
Yoochun forced a smile “its good to know he’s finally getting married”
“yea, and lets hope your plane doesn’t crash so Junsu won’t miss his wedding again and we don’t suffer a heart attack” Changmin muttered in annoyance under his breath.
“ouch!” the ex-drummer rubbed the sore spot on the back of his head as he pouted heavily.
“Stop sprouting nonsense Shim Changmin” the vocalist grinned in contentment after a blow to the ex-drummer head.
Yunho chuckled as he observes his lover and their youngest bandmate quarrel “we’re glad you’re finally chasing your dreams Chun”
The composer had been given another offer at a renown recording label company after his return from the mountains. They had heard him play numerous nights in Liquid and had liked his style of composing. Yoochun had agreed immediately for leaving town would help him forget Junsu. And to avoid seeing Junsu and his future bride fearing the tug in his weak heart.
Yoochun smiles and nods in agreement “its about time I did. Sometimes, moving on is the best thing to do”
Jaejoong sighs heavily behind them as he drapes one of his arms around the composer’s shoulder “fight Chunnie-ah. Be brave for once, you know you have us behind your every step. Fight for your happiness”
“Junsu hyung needs you. He looks like he hasn’t slept in days, and his eyes are all red and puffy” Changmin adds enthusiastically yet carefully; afraid that more of his brain cells would perish with Jaejoong’s well aimed smack.
“I don’t deserve him you guys. I don’t want him to go against his parents, letting everything go like he did years ago. It was selfish of me and I finally realized my mistakes, if I had pushed Junsu home the night he ran away, none of this would happen. He wouldn’t be suffering like this”
The group lapse into silence as Yoochun continued “I realized so much when we were trapped in the woodshed that night. I always promised that I would protect him, but in the end, I was protecting myself. I was always hiding in the shadows of our memories, always holding on stubbornly and believing that if I waited for him, everything would be fine”
“but the fact was, he had already moved on. He was getting married and all I did think about was myself; my own pain and misery. The accident happened, Junsu saved me and that’s when I realized, no matter how much I love him. You don’t know how tempted I was when Junsu had suggested eloping. But we have been running away for too long, we have to set things right”
Jaejoong eyes were already brimming with tears “you idiot, both of you. I should kidnap the both of you and never let you come back. And I‘ll scare the crap out of that scheming old bastard”
Yunho laughed at his lover’s remark, despite pain in the whole situation.
The announcement by the airport PA had forced their conversation into a halt.
“well, that’s me. Take care you guys” Yoochun gave each of them a tight hug before slinging his back over his shoulder.
“You be a good boy Minnie” Changmin pouted at the composer while the rest of the group burst out in laughter.
“You too hyung” they exchanged another strong handshake.
He gave the couple another hug “we’ll see you in the city”
The three figures stood huddled together as they watched their brother leave everything he had ever hold on to for so long behind.
On the other side of town, another person plastered his fake smile as he greeted and welcomed all of his guests to his engagement party.
It was what they were supposed to do.
But their hearts scream otherwise.
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Woohoo! the end is near! I can smell it! I apologize for my sudden disappearance, I got distracted by sports and tons of other things. Lol. Anyway, I hope you guys did not abandon me. I'm here to make up for it *hugs* and the recent Yoosu activity has got me all hyped up. One more chappie to go. (And a possible epilogue) ^.^