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FILL: in my arms
Major Tags: N/A
Additional Tags: introspection, idolverse
Permission to remix: Yes
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Soonyoung feels like home in a way that Minghao can't describe.
Minghao's lucky, because he has two places that he can call home. The place he started growing up in, with the unadulterated love of his family and childhood friends, and the place he finished growing up in, among an amalgamation of talented boys who inspired him and let him inspire them in turn. Now, as he's settled into adulthood and his sense of self, he can take the time to give back the love he received from both his homes and also keep evolving, keep learning, no matter where he is.
And then there's Soonyoung.
Soonyoung is a home that Minghao can hold in his arms. Someone he can relate to so deeply, a fellow dancer, perfectionist, with dreams bigger than himself but he'll still make sure to achieve them - and someone he wants to protect, from life's disappointments and even from himself, when he's pushing too hard or thinking too much.
He's someone Minghao wants close to him always just to make sure that he knows how Minghao feels, just so Minghao's fingers can tap a quiet rhythm into Soonyoung's hip that says 'you're brilliant' and Soonyoung will wordlessly fit his own hand over Minghao's without even looking at him. He doesn't need to do that to know, and the thought makes Minghao so happy that he won't be able to stop himself from pressing closer.
Soonyoung who works hard every second of his life. Soonyoung who hangs on to Minghao's every word when he tries to tell him to relax, but still doesn't know how to listen because he's become so used to putting in every ounce of his effort to chase his dreams. Minghao knows he doesn't do it on purpose. He knows how hard it can be to listen to advice. Sometimes, it's difficult for Minghao to listen to his own.
So Minghao will take things into his own hands by taking Soonyoung's hand, asking him if he wants to go to a museum together. If Soonyoung says yes, they'll have a lovely time and they'll marvel at everything and Minghao will explain all the things that Soonyoung asks him to explain (and more). If Soonyoung says no, they'll go somewhere else and have fun there, too, resting together.
"Or we could stay inside for a while?" Soonyoung says like it's a question, hand flexing in Minghao's hold. Minghao looks at him and Soonyoung smiles, glowing because he's always glowing but it's softer now, the gentle kind that comes around when he's with friends, with people he loves. "You could read me something."
"I could, but I'd have to go back to my hotel room to get a book."
"Oh, that's too much effort. Just stay here with me, then! We'll find something to do."
'Too much effort'. As if that's something Kwon Soonyoung would ever say. But apparently it is if Minghao has to leave his side for barely a minute, and Minghao's heart swells at the thought, wondering if he's being too romantic with his imagination. Nonetheless, he lets himself be even more so as he dips down to press a kiss to the back of Soonyoung's hand and Soonyoung's giggles reach his ear.
Soonyoung, their fearless performance team leader who snaps at Minghao when he gets something wrong in dance practice but Minghao never minds because he understands the strive for perfection, and the way Soonyoung shines and brightly smiles at them all after they've executed it effervescently on stage makes it all worth it.
Soonyoung who gives him so much love through quality time, consistent phone calls every time he's away, sweet smiles and jokes and bursts of energy to keep him going when the work day gets long, so Minghao would find it too difficult not to forgive him instantly if he's a little mean.
Soonyoung who lets Minghao come close and hold him while apologising with all his heart when he's been a little mean, too.
"It's okay," Soonyoung tells him, stroking Minghao's hair, and these are times when he really feels like a hyung. Times when Minghao's desperate for Soonyoung to forgive him because his life would become a horror story if he doesn't. "We need to dance Wave together tomorrow, you think we'd be able to do that if we had any tension between us? I forgave you hours ago, it's old news."
"I know," Minghao says hoarsely, because he does know, deep down. It's just the kind of bond that their team has evolved to have, efficient and strong and filled to the brim with love, but... "We still need to talk about it, though. I don't want to forget how to talk about these things with you, any of you."
Soonyoung sighs, dramatic and teasing but Minghao can see a twinkle of understanding in his eyes. He holds his arms out and Minghao's quick to fall into them. "Alright. We'll talk. It'll be enlightening and a little sad but more uplifting and you'll probably teach me five new things about myself in the process and before we know it, it'll be midnight and I'll ask you to stay the night because you're a great cuddler and so am I. I'm ready!"
Minghao doesn't know if there's been a day in the last ten years where Soonyoung hasn't made him smile. "I love you."
Soonyoung makes claws at him. "I tiger you."
Minghao bites one of his curled fingers and Soonyoung screams so hard that somehow the both of them, two seasoned dancers with enough coordination to do flips, fall off the bed together.
It's freezing outside these days, but Minghao doesn't focus on it too much since they're all so busy working despite it all. He acknowledges it the most when he hears about fans getting sick because of the weather and he worries about them, sends them vocal or silent wishes for their health always. He does the same for his members, just in case.
He must've forgotten to wish for himself.
"We have a flight tomorrow," Minghao insists after the doctor has just told him that he has to rest, desperate even with his head aching and nose threatening to run. "I have to go, I- it's the last stop of the tour and I don't want to let them-"
"Minghao," his manager says sternly from beside him. "You are letting no-one down. But you will if you make things worse by trying to perform."
Minghao knows that. He knows that if any of his other members were in this position, he'd scold them for even thinking about going on a plane. But he wants to be there so bad that it aches, he's at the point of his life where he's bursting to give back the love he received that helped him find himself and his dreams, and he knows, he always knows that they're at their best when they're thirteen.
But the damage is done and Minghao needs to look after himself for now.
He's drowsy and nestling in bed when his phone pings hours later. He wonders if the guys have landed yet as he weakly reaches out for his phone. He sinks under his covers before he turns it on, and the light hurts his eyes, but he smiles when he sees who's texted him. Not a single day.
- myeongho my myeongho how r u if ur sleeping pls dont reply if ur not sleeping pls tell me a detailed recount of your recovery process so far i need to know absolutely everything or i will die
Minghao laughs hoarsely, swaddling himself like a coccoon as Soonyoung's messages keep popping up.
- i miss u sm
- i want to send crying emoticons but im worried if i do that then i will actually cry and there are people around me that would be EMBARRASSING
- but i would cry in public for u...
Soonyoung will never stop being lovely, and Minghao is awake, so he tries his best to give Soonyoung all the details he wants. Even though it's not much more than sleeping and drinking tea and noodle soup, Soonyoung seems delighted by every little thing he says.
'in my heart im by ur side rn', Soonyoung tells him. 'i am cradling u to my chest and i'm the one making u tea and it's probably terrible but i will still force u to take it bc i love u sm and u will drink it bc u love me sm!!'
'i do', Minghao replies, too feeble and smitten to tease or joke. 'so much.'
Soonyoung goes silent for a while, and Minghao feels his eyes grow heavy. But then he gets a stream of heart emojis that makes his own heart grow fuzz.
'hyung', Minghao texts him, heart heavy. 'i need carats to know i love them. they need to know that even if i'm not there, i wish i was and it doesn't make me love them any less.'
'silly', is Soonyoung's response. 'theyll never think that! hmmm....but how can we show them?'
Minghao gets an idea. He doesn't know if it's a good one, but it's all he can think of and it says all he needs to.
He goes into a little bit of a coughing fit when he's done, and decides he really needs to get some rest now. No more Soonyoung to make him smile and laugh beyond his energy levels right now.
He sees Soonyoung reply that he'll send his words to Carats, filling Minghao with warmth. He finally falls asleep after seeing the last text, feeling more free than he has since he got the news that he wouldn't be able to board the plane with the others.
'don't worry,' Soonyoung's telling him, and Minghao imagines him there, keeping Minghao safe in his arms and whispering in his ear. 'rest well, my love'.
Re: FILL: in my arms
(Anonymous) 2022-12-28 05:45 am (UTC)(link)Re: FILL: in my arms
Re: FILL: in my arms
(Anonymous) 2022-12-29 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)i teared up..i teared up i did!!!!! xmh's words steeped in love for ksy.. and the love reciprocated u can feel thru ksy's reflexive actions and words.. thank u so much for writing and sharing this w us, a beautiful letter of love!!
Re: FILL: in my arms