The heroine's name has been changed from Yeomyeong to Woojoo! Please take note of this ❤️
Yun Yeo-myeong -> Microcosm
The universe is the reason for my life and the center of my life.
So Subin, you are my universe.
'' Now tell me. Your name '' ((Soobin
'' Name? '' ((Universe
To my question, Subin nodded and pointed at herself.
'' Yeah, tell me your name like I'm Soobin '' ((Soobin
I stared blankly at him. Then, Subin turned her head with an embarrassed expression, avoiding my gaze.
''I don't know what a name means to you, but on our planet, giving a name means that person can come into my life.'' ((Soobin
''Then why did you tell me your name?'' ((Universe
'' Well... '' ((Subin
Subin's face flushed, her ears perked up, and she looked at me. It was the look of love. The same look she'd always had on me.
''I loved you from the moment you became a part of my life. Just like I always did, like I'd loved you for a long time.'' ((Soobin
Seriously, his words were crazy sweet.
"Now I want to call you in your own language. Will you allow me...?" ((Soobin
" ...universe, microcosm " ((universe
" Ugh, woo, woo... space? Is this right? " ((Subin
I said with a big smile.
" right Universe. Microcosm. My name " ((Universe
"What does it mean?" ((Subin
"Um... uh, uh, space?" ((Space
"The universe... is beautiful!microcosm" ((Subin
Hearing my name from someone I loved after so long in an unfamiliar place made my heart flutter. Subin kissed my forehead and took my hand.
'' universe Even if you love me, please tell me how to pronounce it '' ((Subin
'' love you '' ((universe
'' Buy, buy...no Sarang, Lang. Do you love me?'' ((Subin
''That's right, Soobin.'' ((Universe
'' I love you, Universe'' ((Subin
It was so dazzlingly bright, I was afraid it was all a dream. I was afraid I would choose my universe over my world.
'' Subin, me, outside. '' ((Universe
''You want to go outside?'' ((Soobin
''I want to find a way, to go back'' ((universe
Subin's expression darkened abruptly upon hearing my words. I fidgeted, then kissed her on the lips.
'' Hey, what are you doing '' ((Soobin
Subin asked with a faint smile and the corners of her lips slightly raised, perhaps because she was embarrassed.
''Don't worry. I'll be back. By Soobin's side. Again.'' ((Universe
I will truly return to Subin's side. No, I have no choice but to return. No matter how hard I try to distance myself from Subin, my orbit will inevitably circle back to him.
''Then let's go on a date.'' ((Soobin
''Date... Joe, good!'' ((Universe
''Then, Woojoo, I'll go out for a bit. Today is the day I go collecting. Let's go out together after we're done. The mornings are pretty here, but the sunset is also beautiful.'' ((Soobin
'' Good. Sunset. Subin, together '' ((Universe
'' And... I don't want to let you go yet. '' ((Soobin
After making that bombshell statement, Subin quickly went outside.
'' What should I do... I really don't want to find the escape bottle...'' ((universe
I lay down on the bed, touching my head that Subin had been stroking.
'' I'll give you the universe, Soobin. '' ((universe
'' Subin!! Subin!!!! '' ((Yeonjun
I heard someone calling out urgently for Subin. Startled, I ran to the owner of the voice. I wondered if something had happened to Subin.
At the time, I'd only seen Soobin as an alien, and since everyday conversation was part of my life, I stood before him without any hesitation. If this hadn't been my first time, I would have hid under the bed.
'' Subin, what happened? Are you hurt? '' ((Universe
''You, you what??? '' ((Yeonjun
He looked at me with a puzzled expression, then pulled something out of his waistband and threatened me. I'd never seen a weapon here, but I instinctively knew he was going to kill me with the thing he was holding.
'' Soo, Soobin!!! '' ((Universe
I shoved Yeonjun aside and ran towards him without warning. The scenery was new to me, and the structure was unfamiliar, so I didn't know where I was going, but I ran like crazy to find Soobin.
Even if I were to die now, I wanted to tell him one more time that I loved him, and I wanted to hear him say that he loved me while being held in his arms.
'' Uh, space?'' ((Subin
''Get out of the way, Choi Soo-bin!! You're an intruder!!'' ((Yeonjun
''Hyung, wait!!!'' ((Soobin
As Yeonjun pulled the trigger, Soobin embraced the universe. With a loud explosion, Soobin collapsed to the ground.
'' Subin... Subin...? '' ((Universe
''I'm sorry, Soobin. Please wait a little longer. I'll make it through this without hurting you. But why did you let that stranger into the room...'' ((Yeonjun
''Hyung, just save me.'' ((Soobin
''What?'' ((Fed
Yeonjun looked at Soobin with a bewildered expression. Soobin clenched her teeth in pain, but she never hugged Woojoo tightly. She was delicate and weak.
''I don't understand... You're already poisoned, so you want me to just let you live? There's no antidote. I'll just kill you. That'll be more painful.'' ((Yeonjun
''Hyung, if you're really sorry for shooting me, please help me live like I am now, even if it's just for one day.'' ((Soobin
While I was receiving treatment, Subin held me tightly, preventing anyone from harming me. A piercing ringing in my ears, my heart racing with fear, and hot blood rushing through my body.
'' I love you... I love you... I love you...'' ((universe
'' don't cry, universe. I'm not dying. Where would I go leaving you behind? '' ((Soobin
Fearing that I might lose Soobin because of me, I cried endlessly and said I loved her in the global language that was no longer my language but ours.
'' The universe is my reason for living, my center. So, Soobin, you are my universe. '' ((universe
He'll probably never understand, but this was the most romantic confession I could ever make. Later, I want to learn more from Soobin and confess to the center of my world.
I have to confess.