After running for a while, I arrived at Yejun's house.
“Brother, give it to me. I’ll take it.”
"Haha let's do it together."
The two of them entered the house with their luggage from the trunk. When Yejun entered the house, it felt like it had been a long time. To think he felt this way after only being gone for a day... Nam Yejun, you too.
After unpacking, Ha-min and Ye-jun leaned back on the sofa. Ye-jun closed his eyes and leaned back, while Ha-min watched from the side. After watching Ye-jun for a while, Ha-min was delighted to see that Ye-jun was still wearing the bracelet he'd given her.
“Are you still wearing the bracelet?”
“Yeah haha of course.”
Ha-min glanced at the bracelet on Ye-jun's arm and then glanced at the one on his own wrist. Ha-min was so happy to be wearing the couple bracelets with Ye-jun.
“Brother, should I buy you a ring next time?”
“What? Hahaha, we’re not getting married or anything~”
"Tch... I'm just doing it. Who knows. Maybe we'll get married?"
Yejun is taken aback by Hamin's words. What kind of guy would say such things to a guy like that so casually... It's embarrassing.
“Well…what about marriage…lol”
Ha-min says that when he sees Ye-jun's bracelet, it looks like it will break soon.
"I think your wish is about to come true, bro. The bracelet is about to break."
“Really? I hope it happens soon~”
“Oh, right, bro, I had a dream.”
“Huh? When?”
“At the lodging on a day spent at the beach.”
“What kind of dream is this? LOL”
Ha-min couldn't continue speaking and just stayed by Ye-jun's side.
"...It was nothing. You can't leave me and go anywhere, okay?"
"What the heck, lol. Don't worry, that won't happen. Okay?"
“…Okay. And if I call you and tell you something, please answer me at least…”
Yejun found Ha-min's baby-like behavior endearing. He looked at Ha-min with affection and patted him.
"Haha, I understand~ I'll definitely answer."
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A few days passed, and the two went to work as usual. Ye-jun, as always, was being bullied by Manager Kang. Ha-min intervened to help. They had become close enough to commute together, and when they were alone together, they talked freely and comfortably. Ye-jun was glad to have someone he could rely on in society. Without realizing it, he found himself naturally looking for Ha-min whenever he didn't see her, wondering what she was up to, and even missing her. Could this be what love felt like?
Yejun watched Ha-min work earnestly with another employee in the office. Then, their eyes met, and Ha-min smiled affectionately and made a gentle gesture. Yejun, observing, returned the gesture and reflected.
‘If I’m with Hamin, I think I’ll be able to overcome everything that comes my way.’
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On the way home from work, Ha-min dropped Ye-jun off at his house, then arrived at his own home, washed up, and lay down on the bed. Ha-min was lost in thought. The day he'd gone to the beach with Ye-jun. Because of the dream he'd had that day, he'd recently felt uneasy and wanted to be by Ye-jun's side. Deep in thought, Ha-min stared at the ceiling and muttered.
“…Really, what is it? Nothing’s going to happen to you, hyung…?”
Ha Min's dream was like this.
Ha-min and Ye-jun stood side by side near the beach where they had been playing. The endless sea was calm, but a sudden wave tore Ye-jun apart. Ha-min ran through the water, but Ye-jun's back disappeared beyond the horizon. Ha-min called out to Ye-jun, but Ha-min's cries were drowned out by the waves, and Ye-jun was no longer visible. And where Ye-jun had once been, only a wet letter remained.
In the letter, Ha-min's name was faintly written, fluttering in the wind like a final greeting.
Ha-min went to sleep, feeling anxious as he replayed his dream. When he closed his eyes, he dreamed of Ye-jun again.
A train station shrouded in thick fog. Seeing Yejun already on board, Ha-min ran toward him.
“Brother..! Where are you going!”
But Yejun simply stared at Hamin, who was running towards him without answering. Hamin ran like crazy, but couldn't keep up with the train's speed. Yejun reached out through the window to Hamin, and Hamin continued running to grab Yejun's hand.
If only I could reach it, if only I could catch it just once.
But the train slowly picked up speed and sped on, and Ha-min's fingertips were trembling, suspended in mid-air.
“Heh..hyung..don’t leave me..ok..?hyung..”
Ha-min's desperate words were drowned out by the train's whistle. Ye-jun gradually disappeared into the smoke, and Ha-min sat there, tears streaming down his face.
Tiring ringing-!!
Hamin and I opened our eyes together to the sound of the alarm. He jumped up, covered in a cold sweat, as if he'd just had a nightmare. His eyes were red, and he clutched his head, his hands trembling with anxiety.
“What the heck is this…”
Ha-min prepared for work, exhausted. Ha-min drove to Ye-jun's house. Ye-jun was surprised to see Ha-min with dark circles under her eyes.
“Hamin-ah..? What’s wrong with your face? Didn’t you sleep well?”
“Ah.. I was just tossing and turning..”
Yejun looked worriedly at Ha-min, who looked tired. What could have happened to make him sleepless like this? The two arrived at the company and went about their separate ways. Ha-min was so tired during lunch that he didn't eat and just slept on his desk. Yejun was worried about Ha-min, so he bought a sandwich and sat next to him. Yejun was quietly eating his sandwich, watching Ha-min, who was fast asleep with dark circles under his eyes. Ha-min tossed and turned, opened his eyes, and looked at Ye-jun. Yejun panicked, thinking that Ha-min had woken up because of him.
“I’m sorry…you woke up because of me..?”
Ha-min doesn't answer Ye-jun's words and speaks quietly, still half asleep.
“…Brother, don’t go.”
Yejun was taken aback by Ha-min's sudden words.
“Huh..? What does that mean..”
Ha Min thought that this was also a dream in which Ye Jun left him, so he suddenly hugged Ye Jun tightly and started crying.
“Don’t go, hyung…sob…leave me…sob…don’t go…”
Yejun was at a loss at the sight of Ha-min shedding tears. He thought it was best to wake Ha-min up first, so he started to wake him up.
“Hamin-ah… Come to your senses.. Huh? This isn't a dream."
At Yejun's words, Ha-min raised his head and looked at Yejun. Yejun smiled warmly when their eyes met. Seeing Yejun like that, Ha-min realized it wasn't a dream and slowly pulled back. Concerned about Ha-min, Yejun looked at him and asked cautiously.
“Hamin…did you have a nightmare? Are you okay?”
“…Yes, it’s okay.”
Ha Min asked Ye Jun, who was speechless.
“Hyung… Do you have any plans this time?”
“Plan? What plan?”
“Just… something like a trip or an appointment.”
Ejun thinks deeply about Ha-min's words and then speaks.
“Oh, I was thinking of taking a vacation this time and going on a train trip. Why?”
Although I felt a little relieved by Ha-min's words, I also felt uneasy. Speaking of trains... It's similar to the dream I had. Did my brother dream it because he was going to go on a train trip?
Ha Min says with a slow smile.
“Ah.. do you want to go with me?”
“Train travel?”
“Yes, come with me.”
Yejun hesitated for a moment at Ha-min's words, then nodded.
"Haha okay let's go together. Is next week okay?"
"I don't care when."
"Okay~ Then let's go and take a vacation next week lol"
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Yejun and Hamin promised to go on a train trip together. Hamin was excited, but his dreams kept making him feel anxious. When he got home, he couldn't sleep at night. Why did he have such strange dreams when he thought he would be happy with Yejun hyung now? Hamin was afraid that he would not be able to see Yejun's pretty smile. That his lovely Yejun, the Yejun he truly loved, would suddenly disappear from his side. Hamin was lost in gloomy thoughts, just looking at his phone background and touching Yejun's photo.
Ha Min wasn't originally a believer in religion or superstition, but he decided to believe everything about Ye Jun. He closed his eyes and prayed with both hands.
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‘Hyung YejunPlease don't let anything happen to me. Please protect Yejun hyung. Please... don't let him leave my side.'
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