~Minseok~

Early morning, a time for the ones who grind; the ones who have little time for sleep in between the steady pace of making their dreams reality. Early mornings are not simply something that exists on the timeline when most others are still catching what little sleep they can before their alarms topples them from their beds. This time of day is something else entirely. It's a magical time that is filled with silence and the feeling of being completely on your own time. No one to cater to; to entertain or answer to. Just the morning air and sweet sweet quiet.

At least that's what i expected out of this morning when i had originally risen at 4am to make my way to the cafe to begin the process of readying the morning carbs for the breakfast rush. That didn't happen however when a frantic knock happened to sound at our door just as i was about to leave for the cafe and Jongdae was about to leave for a meeting with his department board.

One emergency explanation and a panicked Jongdae (who simply can't miss his meeting) later, and i now have my cafe kitchen invaded by a new guest. Minsun stands on the stool i grabbed to bring her high enough to see the counter. Her eyes are a bit cautious, but excited nonetheless. It's rare i let her in the kitchen when she comes to visit my cafe on Jongdae's days or when Yongsun stops by to chat and usually nab a free bagel.

Looking at her, i cant believe how much she's grown and how much she looks just like her father. It makes my heart flutter to see those eyes staring back at me, so unmistakably unique to the two of the people i love the most in this world.

In the years that Jongdae and i have been together now, I've come to love this little chaos goblin as my own. Now that I've basically been wrangled into the parent slot by a very insistent Yongsun and Jongdae. Their acceptance of me was extremely touching and unexpected, but it's worked out to be our new normal. They know me at Minsun's school and has me down as one of her guardians. I'm also included in all major decisions and have gotten on a fairly friendly basis with Minsun's grandparents since they've officially recognized me as Jongdae's partner now.

I never really saw the little family, the house in the suburbs, and picket fence with a dog type of life for myself. I was always so focused on my dreams that all of those things just never existed for me. I actually liked the idea of being on my own schedule with no one to consider but myself. The boys changed that for me. Once Chanyeol, Tao, and Kyungsoo came into the picture my idea of what home and family is changed. All of a sudden i was basically taking care of a whole group of boys. They're the ones that convinced me to take over the assistant coaching job for their fotball team. They're the ones who nominated my cafe to be their weekly hangout. They're the ones who barged into my life and took me in as one of their own.

They made me want that type of family. That family that's always there and will always be there. That family that never leaves anyone behind and shows up when you really need them. Like when my apartment when to shit. Those boys gave me a warm bed and an even warmer welcome into their lives like i was always meant to be there.

And i guess i was since it led me to Jongdae. A reconciliation i never saw coming and a second chance we both deserved. I love him with every inch of my being and i see every aspect of a future with him. A family, a house... a marriage.

I laugh at this of course. I admit i have not made it easy for the man. He's only proposed to me a handful more times since that first time he accidentally let it slip out. At this point, of course, I'd marry him tomorrow if it was required. But it's slight amusing as well as a marginal amount of payback for our younger years. He's also aware of this and is more than happy to play our little game we've developed. One day, when i see it in his eyes that he's dead serious and needs me to say yes, i will.

"What's funny?" The little flower asks standing patiently though her body sways back and forth in excitement.

I chuckle and move over to her side of the large island in the middle of the kitchen. "Just thinking about your daddy and how silly he is."

At this Minsun beams and snorts. "He is silly."

We share in another laugh and then i pull out some dough to begin working into circles. Minsun watches me for a few seconds then begins to replicate my movements. I'm always shocked about how smart this kid is until i remember who her father is and it makes absolute sense.

The morning stretches on like this. I keep at the pace i usually go and my little helper does what she can to assist. It's not loud or disruptive, but rather reminiscent of being in the kitchen with my grandmother when I was younger. It's unexpectedly pleasant and maybe... just maybe these kind of mornings aren't half as bad as well.

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~Jongdae~

When my day initially started, there were many things that happened that were unexpected. My beautiful boyfriend waking me up with the blowjob of my life was definitely one of them. The next being Yongsun knocking on our door before we even had a chance to start our day. Which followed by Minseok offering to take Minsun off my hands while i attended a meeting that i assumed wouldn't be that important. Leading me to the next turn of events where i was offered the chair position for my department because our head was retiring and thought somehow i was the best fit for it.

These things compiled together has made this day rather discombobulating and has left me with my head spinning with no ground in sight. I'm rather perplexed and the one thing i need more right now is Minseok. I need the comforting embrace and loving expression that only he can offer. He's my rock when things get uncertain.

The tumultuous sea existing inside of my chest comes to a halt at the abrupt sight of the two people i love more than anything in this world stand before me, huddled together inside of Minseok's kitchen at the back of his café, looking every bit of the family i have always sought after.

My heart soars, but almost stops when Minseok looks up, smiles and says, "Welcome back, love. Did your meeting go well?"

As if the universe was playing a joke on me, when thought it wasn't simply possible, i fall for him even more.

I shake my head, trying to regain whatever composure i possibly can. "It went far better than i could have imagined or expected. I have some things to tell, you but it can wait till later." I set my work back down on the ground and reach over for an apron of my own. "What are you two up to?"

Minseok smiles that fond smile of his that just makes me absolutely melt. I stand on the other side of Minsun and she turns to me showing me what she's been working on, before starting to show me how i can do it myself. Sometime I'm shocked at how smart this kids is. Minseok swears it comes from me, but just can't see that level of competence coming from me in the slightest. Minseok also swears that it's my imposter syndrome speaking and proceeds to tell me how smart and amazing i am every time.

Without fail, I'm still shocked at how lucky i am to have such a supportive and caring man in my life that i somehow managed to convince to love me. Even with the broken half of a man i was when we met, he still found a way to allow me into his heart. Minseok is the amazing one between us and i intend to give him the world.

As if hearing my thoughts, Minseok glances over at me and gifts me with a wink. Gods I'm lost on this man.

We finish the morning making and Yongsun comes to collect little bit, leaving Minseok and i to our selves. The café opens and the new workers come in to start the day. It's been years since they graduated and moved on to better things, but it's still so odd to see someone other than Chanyeol and Tao standing at that counter. It's even weirder to see someone walking to the kitchen which used to be Kyungsoo's domain where he never allowed anyone. Some days i truly miss the sound of bickering and teasing. I'm so proud of each and every one of them, but i can't help but miss those days.

"How about we go out for lunch?" Minseok suggests coming up to me, giving me a calculating look. "You can tell me about your meeting.

"I'd like that." i say grabbing the coat he hands me and we make our way down the street to the dumpling places that's quickly become our favorite.

"So, tell me. What had you looking so conflicted this morning."

You can never get anything past Minseok.

"Our department chair is retiring." i explain.

"Oh, well.. I mean, hasn't he been in retirement rage for like ten years?" Minseok chuckles.

I love that sounds. "Basically, but his wife told him he either retires and they move to the countryside of Italy, or she'll find some young Italian man to spend her own retirement with. From the sound of it, she was serious and he is indeed a smart man."

Minseok snorts, "So, what happens now. Are they looking for someone to replace him?"

I take a deep breath and nod, "They did."

Minseok lifts an eyebrow. "That quickly?"

"Well, apparently they took our current department chairs suggestion into strong account."

"Who did they recommend?" Minseok asks taking a small bite of his finally cooled dumplings.

"Me."

I've never seen anyone shift from happily eating to shocked frozen, but it's quickly replaced by absolute delight. "Jongdae! That is so wonderful!!"

I clear my throat and take a small sip of my water. "I might turn it down."

"Jongdae, why?" Minseok asks, concern heavy in his tone.

I awkwardly adjust myself in my chair. "I'm not sure i can do something like that, Minnie. It's just... I'm not sure I'll be that capable."

Minseok sighs and sits back, his face shifts into dad mode that I've seen many times when I question myself. "Kim Jongdae. I know for a fact that you are not doubting your abilities when you taught a full roster of classes, kept ten boys alive and healthy, and helped raise a child all at the same time. You will be exceptional at this role and it's something you've wanted for a while now. I will not let you pass up this opportunity for yourself out of fear. You deserve good things and deserve to live the life you want."

I stare at the man across the table from me, feeling utterly shaken by how he always knows exactly what to say to pull my head out of my own self sabotage. He just gets me and without even trying that hard, quells every bit of doubt, because he's right. I've basically been doing this job for years and i know i did a damn good job with those boys. That is the only thing I'm immensely proud of. Baekhyun finally graduated because of my pushing. Jongin got through his time away from Kyungsoo because i wouldn't allow him to give up on himself. And Chanyeol passed with honors in literature because i challenged him to be better than he allowed himself to think he could be. I showed up for those boys and right now, i need to show up for myself.

Minseok smiles when he sees the resolve slip into my expression. "There's the man i know you can be. The man i love."

My heart hammers in my chest and i just feel so enamored by Minseok. What i'd do without this man, i'd never know and i wish to never find out."

"Marry me." I state.

At this point it's like a practiced dialogue. We've gone through this many times and each time i feel like I'm getting closer.

Minseok laughs lightly and reaches across the table. I meet him half way and he squeezes my hand. "Ask again after you've settled into your new position and can take me on a fancy vacation."

"Careful, Minnie. You're getting awfully specific this time."

My playful boyfriend cocks his head and winks at me. "I didn't say i would say yes."

I narrow my eyes. "One day you will."

Minseok smirks and picks up another dumpling. "One day." Then stuffs it in his mouth leaving me still the biggest fool for him.

>>>>>>>>

I take the long way to meeting the person I'm set to meet in a few minutes. I know he won't mind if i'm a little late. The person that he's engaged to has given him years of practice. I'm just as surprised as anyone that those two aren't married yet. When they dramatically announced that they had gotten engaged over the weekend, we expected an expedited wedding and children to follow, but it seems that those two wanted to work on their lives and figure themselves out first. Afterall, they had just started their lives. Right out of college and at the beginning of everything. I don't blame them, i wish i would have done the same, but i also feel that maybe things wouldn't have ended up this way if i had. Sometimes we have to be broken to become the better versions of ourselves.

Ji told me one day that when a bone is broken, it heals stronger and is less likely to break in the future, and that's why people who have been through significant trauma in the past are so durable now. Because we healed and came back better than before. Equipped to deal with the jolts better than others. Minseok described me as a phoenix once. Telling me that i had to go through the transformation of letting my old self die off and mourn that loss to be able to rise from the ashes of that old life.

I remember that night well, i had a rough day and came home craving a drink. I told Minseok and he held me till i fell apart. He held me together and kept me safe while i showed him the darkest parts of my heart. Then helped me put myself back together and told me how much he loved me and thought of me. Gods, it restored my soul. I now have a phoenix tattoo covering my thigh to remember how beautiful and transformative letting go and forgiving yourself can be. That tattoo is for him. For Minseok. The person who always believed in the person i could be and saw the real me before i was ready to even look for him. This spot on my body is forever filled with a reminder of who he is to me. The version he saw from the beginning.

I circle around a tree i walk by often. I tend to cut through this park on the way to campus since it's on the way from the house. It's always so peaceful to me. I recall seeing Minseok here often as an undergrad. His cute little spaced out expression as he'd usually be engrossed in whichever book he's chosen for that day. I admittedly watched him read far more than was healthy. It felt safe back then, like i could be close and have him without having to get my mess on him. Like if i got too close I'd destroy him too.

By my surprise, no one can destroy Kim Minseok. He's the most courageous and strong person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He took my demons and leashed those motherfuckers. He made them bow to him and my gods, I'd gladly drop to my knees for him as well. I am enamored with his everything. My devotion to him could never fully give everything to Minseok that he deserves. I will work out the plans for his temple once I'm done settling in at my new position.

I've only been the department chair for a few weeks now, but it is working out rather well. I settled into the job easier than i expected and it honestly brings me back to the days when i had all of my boys with me. I miss them terribly.

Speaking of which, one of them stands a few yards in front of me, smiling and waving like the giant dork he is. Chanyeol jogs towards me and closes the gap between us in record time. The bastard doesn't even act smug about being able to cover twice the distance with a fraction of the effort. He sweeps me into a hug in typical Chanyeol fashion and i hum at how nice it feels. He hugs me a little tighter in response. We've gotten a lot closer in the past couple of years since Baekhyun and Chanyeol are the few that stayed in Seoul. Chanyeol and i often go to lunch, discover new music downtown, and have even started our own gaming team together that meets casually at a local PC café.

We've become close, even though i feel like I'm his dad at some points. He's still young and someone has to slap him in the back of the head when he does something stupid. Mr. Park gave me full permission, so it's basically like I'm an extension of his father anyways.

"So, lunch?" i ask.

Chanyeol snorts and wraps his arm around my sounders. "Sounds perfect."

...

We end up at this little ramen shop we found one day just walking around and it quickly became a regular for us. We sit at the bar of the very small and compact restaurant only designed for a few patrons at a time.

"So, you needed to discuss something with me?" Chanyeol asks, passing the self serve water craft over to me.

"I... would like to buy a ring." i state after a big breath.

Chanyeol nearly drops the set of chopsticks he's holding and turns fully to balk at me. "A ring??"

I nod, knowing that it's finally time to make it serious. It's time to make that man mine in every way possible.

>>>>

~Minseok~

A chill sweeps over my legs and i huddle down deeper into the thick blanket Jongdae has draped over my body when we first sat down out here. Between that and the fire pits burning brightly in front of the oversized chair with the comfiest cushion known to existence; I'm kept fairly warm despite the snowy air coming off the mountain. Everything surrounding my direct space is covered in the softest faux fur and feels like heaven on my naked body.

When Jongdae first suggested this little trip, i was hesitant. I'm not the biggest nature person, but when he told me that he used to hike this mountain when he first started getting sober and it meant a lot to him. Clearly my heart melted to the idea that he wanted to share another vulnerable part of himself with me.

The cabin he rented was so romantic and cozy when we arrived, we could barely make it two steps inside the door before Jongdae was pulling me against him and having his way with me bent over the dinning table.... Then the couch... then the floor in front of the fireplace after a quick break for water and to make the fire in said fireplace. It was like something out of a romance novel.

I've never felt this adored and Jongdae is a man of inhuman romantic stamina. He never fails to make me feel loved and cherished. But this... all of this is just a whole step up. I know I'll never have to question how much this man loves me and actively chooses me every day.

Jongdae comes back just as i feel like my heart may overflow from the love I'm currently feeling.

"Alright, two hot chocolates with extra whip cream and marshmallows." He says handing me a mug.

"Thank you, Dae." I say bringing it close to me and relaxing at the warmth on my fingers.

Jongdae smiles in recognition and sits, snuggling into the vision next to me, sinking into my warmth. We naturally gravitate towards each other, fitting together like we were always made to be one single entity. I hum with comfort and Jongdae mirrors it.

Silence. Comfortable. Peaceful.

Like being here in this space with Jongdae centers my world and quiets my tired mind. The stress and anxiety just sink away when I'm alone with him. He's the portion of my soul that it's been missing and we're finally whole again.

"I love you" i say.

Jongdae leans over to where my head is resting against his shoulder and snuggles deeper against me where I'm curled into his side. He places a kiss to my temple and nuzzles against me.

"I love you too, Minnie."

We stay like that till the fire dies down and the sunset sinks too far below the horizon enough that the chill is no longer bearable. We make our way inside where Jongdae proceeds to make me a pasta that i literally moan at how good it is. This man has the gull to smirk at me and wink. If i wasn't entirely focused on this pasta, I would have dropped to my knees at the alter of Jongdae right then and there.

After dinner, Jongdae literally carried me to the bathroom where he then proceeds to make the most inviting bath I've ever seen in the ridiculously huge tub this cabin comes equipped with.

This is where i sit now, perched on top of the counter and my wonderful boyfriend checks the temperature of the water and the bubble calibration.

"It's ready." Jongdae says, standing up fully and turning to me with an excited smile.

I blink at him slowly and bite my lip. "So am i"

His eyes flicker downward to the pajama pants i had put on for the sake of keeping dinner classy. I don't have to look down, it's clear by the darkening of his gaze what he sees there.

He steps forward, but i put up a hand to stop him. He pauses, quizative, but obeys nonetheless. I make sure he's staring deep into my eyes when i reach down and take myself out of my pants, grasping the hardness firmly.

Jongdae sucks in a hard breath and swallows thickly, but doesn't dare say a word. I begin to stroke myself slowly, keeping our stares locked, but allow myself a shaky breath or two. Dae looks captivated in the most excruciating pleasure he's ever experienced. I know he's having a fight with his desires of what he wants more in this moment. To touch me or to watch.

It isn't until the moan breaches my lips that it seems to snap him into a decision. Jongdae breaks the distance between us and immediately scoops my ass up to fall into his hands, squeezing and swallows the moans the fall from my lips with his own.

"You absolutely fucking succubus. You're so damn hot. Like, how is my boyfriend this sexy. It shouldn't be legal." Jongdae says between kissing down my neck and across my collar bone.

I moan and whine as his kisses trail down my chest and he seeks vengeance on my nipples. I try to let go of my dick to sink my hands into his hair, but he grabs my wrist and pins it back in place.

"Keep touching yourself, baby." I shutter at his commanding voice and pant a bit when i start pumping myself once again.

Jongdae keeps up his assault but moves his hands up my backside, and dips them into the waistband of my pants, lifting me up as he slowly slides them down my body and off my legs. He tosses them to the floor like they offended him and finally relents on my poor chest.

Making eye contact that sends shivers down my spine. Jongdae moves into the space between my open thighs and places his hands on the tops of them. I shutter at how good his touch feels, and he begins trailing them ever so slowly down to my knees, then circling around to caress the underside of my calves. Before I'm even remotely prepared, he grasps my calves tightly and yanks me forward, wrapping my legs around his waits. He spends no time letting me get my bearings before his hands return to cupping my ass and he scoops me off the counter.

He holds me to him which smashes my erection between us. I moan, letting go of my hardness to grasp onto his arms for stability, and Jongdae breathes heavily in my ear as he effortlessly carries me to the bathtub. He perches me on the edge and steps away from me. I whine at the loss, but he cards a tender hand through my hair and caresses my cheek with the other.

I melt into him and reach up to tug at the waistline of his own pajama pants. He laughs tenderly and pushes them down in one swoop, finally revealing just how affected my boyfriend was by my little show. Biting my lip, i make good of the idea i had earlier and lean forward wrapping my lips around the hardness twitching before me.

Jongdae groans and curses, throwing his head back, while tightening his grip on my hair. "Fuck, Minnie. Your mouth is so fucking good."

I hum and suckle the head deeper into my mouth while gripping the base with my hand. Jongdae moves his hips a little and i open up, allowing him to slowly rock into my mouth. Jongdae growls deep in his throat and i can't help the twitch my lower regions makes at that sound.

Relaxing my throat, I slide him in a bit deeper and he moans out without holding back, moving his hips a little faster and with stronger thrusts.

"Minnie, I'm gonna..." he trials off sounding udder wrecked after a few minutes of basically fucking my mouth and throat.

I hum and grab the backs of his thighs for stability. A string of curses falls from his lips and his thrusts start to break rhythm, seeming desperate and shuttering. He tugs on my hair a little to signal me to pull back, but i choose to double down and suck him down harder.

Jongdae releases a loud moan, gasps, then cums deeply in my throat. He rides it out, making intense whines and cruising under his breathe. I feel his release coat the back of my mouth and i swallow down every last drop.

I wait till Jongdae's breathing calms a bit before pulling back slowly and gently.

When I'm able to look up at the love of my life he's already staring down at me like he's found his very reason for living.

"I love you so much, Minseok."

I smile up and him and lean into the palm still caressing my cheek. "I love you too, Jongdae."

With that, Jongdae proceeds to pick me back up, laughing as i release a surprised squeal and steps into the back, lowering both of us into the still delightfully warm water. Jongdae sits me in his lap, situating is chest to chest. He pulls my hips tighter against his own and i am suddenly aware at how painfully hard i still am.

I don't have to think on it for too long however when Jongdae reaches around my hips and presses his fingers inside me without too much deliberation. I'm still stretched out from when we had sex earlier and feel little to no resistance.

I call out and drop my head onto his shoulder before his other hand find my aching length. Gods it's so good. I can feel his fingers so deep inside of me, exploring, yet zeroing in on all of the spots he knows makes my body sing. Jongdae by now has learned to play my body like an instrument he's learned his whole life how to master. Every finger flick. Every slow drag. Every press just riled me up even further.

I don't last long. Never do when Jongdae is set on a prize. I cum hard and long. Jongdae kisses me like his greatest desire to taste my climax from every entry point of my body. When i finish cresting, i sag against his body absolutely spent. Jongdae wraps his arms around me and hold me tight. His fingers card through my hair and he places loving kisses all over my head and side of my face.

I am truly cherished.

....

He hates me. He has to. There is no excuse for Jongdae to treat me this way otherwise.

"Just a little bit further, babe" Jongdae says chuckling at my struggle.

Glad to know my boyfriend, who has dragged me up a fucking mountain trail in the cold and light snow to apparently see something that will be "worth the hike", thinks this is somehow funny.

"Jongdae. You've seen my ass and my thighs, do i look like an athlete?" I say breathlessly, every bit of sass fully engaged into my tone.

Jongdae reaches out a hand to help me over a particular steep step and smiles at me fondly. Of course this man, looking at me like I'm every dream he's ever had come true in one singular instant when i know I'm probably a sweaty, red, and pissy looking mess. It makes me simmer down...Just a little bit.

"We're almost there, love." Jongdae says defrosting my irritation that much further.

Who am I kidding. I could never be truly mad at this man. Frustrated, yes. Annoying, hell yes. But actually mad? No. Never.

Jongdae drops back a bit and doesn't drop his hand from mine even after he's helped me up the last bit of the hill. We seem to be at the top of the trail now, and the outstretch of path before us looks to lead somewhere specific.

"Is this the surprise?" I ask, gesturing to the clearing i can see between some trees that curl over towards each other, creating an almost natural sort of arch.

Jongdae smiles and nods, continuing to lead us down the trail. "I found this one day on a random hike i had gone on. I wasn't feeling to great about my life or where I was going. I felt like i was failing and like i just couldn't get anything right even though I was fighting so hard everyday."

My heart kicks for him and i squeeze his hand.

"But, i just kept pushing and for some reasons unknown to me, i just couldn't bring myself to turn around on this trail. I felt like something was pulling me here."

We reach the tree arch and Jongdae pauses. Turning to look at me slightly, then glancing down at his watch to check the time.

"It wasn't till i came out on the other side of these trees that i realized what i was supposed to feel and see."

He squeezes my hand once more and pulls me through the trees to the other side, and when the sight before me registers i feel like every bit of oxygen exists my body and my chest tightens. The view before me is one of the most stunning things you can witness. The clearing came out to a sort of overlook that drops down to a valley where a large river sits and on the other side of the river begins a new mountain the ascends higher than the one we're on. Trees liter the landscape and a couple waterfalls crest over the side of the scattered cliffsides coming off each mountain. The snow that dusts the scenery just makes everything look that much more magical and I'm just utterly speechless at how beautiful this is.

"When i first found this place, i was really struggling to find reasons for me to continue in this life. I had made peace with myself to live before. For my daughter. But my day to day just didn't supply me with anything that made things worthwhile. I had no drive. No meaning. Devoid of purpose. When in actuality, i didn't feel like i deserved them. I didnt feel like i was worthy of good things happening to me. Then i came here and saw this. Everything changed when i recognized that if beauty like this can exist in the world and be given freely to someone like me, then maybe I'm not as undeserving as i had previously thought. The next day i applied to the teaching positions for the university and a week later I had ended up in your shop. That's why I love this place so much. It has so much meaning. It made me believe in possibilities and inevitably led me to the greatest thing that ever happened to me." Jongdae explains.

"Jongdae" my voice quivers and i finally break my gaze away from the landscape to look back at my boyfriend, only to see the most shocking and unexpected thing in front of me.

Jongdae kneels before me on one knee. His arms outstretched, a small box perched in his fingers, and a beautiful ring nestled in the fabric lining.

"Minseok, this place may have made me think that good things were possible, but you made me sure of them. Everyday I've been with you has been the best of my life. You have given me a reason and a purpose. Not just by being at my side, but by showing me I'm capable of anything. That i can be happy and be my own person. You inspire me to be the best version of myself and loving you has taught me how to love myself. I want to go through all of this together. The good, the bad, and the in between. So, i ask you with the uttermost certainty and adoration I have in my soul, will you marry me?"

My heart hammers in my chest and i feel like I'm standing outside my body looking in. This moment is too surreal and I'm not even sure if i have proper control of my body.

And then he smiles, truly smiles. That soft, absolutely smitten smile he gives me on lazy afternoons laying on the couch. That boyish smile he throws at me when he'll come in to the cafe, lean against the counter and watch me work. That smile that never fails to warm my heart and make me feel like I've finally found my home.

Jongdae is my home. My everything. I will never find it in me to regret loving him and trusting him.

Tears well up and fall down my cheeks, as I reach out, falling to my knees and Jongdae pulls me to him enveloping me in his arms. And with the uttermost certainty, "Yes. Absolutely, positively, yes." Falls from my lips.

It was always a yes.

>>>>>

Chickens!!

One chapter further!! As always thank you all for staying with me and thank you for taking the time to read this. I truly appreciate you guys for sticking with me. We're in the home stretch now and are so close to the end. Bare with me just a little longer. 

Love you guys!! 

~M~