pen pal | yeonbin

twenty six

it was finally tuesday and soobin was wide awake at 3 o'clock in the morning, far too excited to fall asleep.

he was finally meeting daniel today in person.

the thought of meeting a boy he's been texting for weeks sent butterflies to his stomach.

he was terrified and excited at the same time. what if daniel finds him ugly in real life? what if something happens to the plane? what if daniel is a catfish? so many questions swirled his mind as time ticked by.

daniel

soobin
when are you landing?

daniel
should get there by 8am maybe 9
i can't wait to see you

soobin
i can't wait either
i can't even sleep because i'm so excited

daniel
that's so cute wtf

soobin
it's not
it's embarrassing
and if i fall asleep now i'm know i'll just sleep past 9 and i don't wanna miss your arrival😭

daniel
awe baby🥺🥺
even if you do i won't be mad❤️
you need your sleep

soobin
i know,,,,
fine i'll get some sleep
but only a few hours

daniel
better than none😊
sleep well bby😉

soobin
shup

soobin locked his phone and laid down in his bed, staring at his ceiling with a smile on his face. though he said he'd sleep, he's far from being tired.

he was meeting daniel for the first time in person, how could he fall asleep knowing that?

but he did eventually after reading some stories and was awoken by his mother at 7am.

"soobin sweetie you have to wake up. you need to get ready." she spoke in a soft tone. her son emitted a groan in response, shoving his face further into his pillow.

"what time is it?" he mumbled. "it's almost half seven. don't you have to go to the airport today?" he nodded, slowly opening his eyes. "his plane doesn't land until 8 or 9."

"oh that's the same as hyeongjuns son! he's arriving today between 8 and 9."

soobin stared at his mother in confusion. "what?" "anyway get ready. you can take my car." with that, his mother left him.

he quickly showered and got dressed, heading downstairs to ask his mother something.

"mom?" he called out to her from behind their kitchen island. "yes soobinnie?" he stayed silent for a few seconds, trying to find the right words to ask her. "do- do you know anything about mr choi's son?"

she stopped what she was doing to turn around to face her son. "hyeongjun didn't tell me much but i do know he's a year older than you and that he's the captain of his schools basketball team. that's all i really know about him. i don't even remember his name because it's an english name. i think hyeongjun showed a picture of you to him so you don't have to worry about trying to find him. he'll find you." she explained, handing him the car keys.

"oh and i also put some money in your bank so you can get some breakfast together."

soobin thanked her, giving her a kiss on the cheek before he left the house. he entered the car, fastening his seatbelt as he hooked his phone to the aux cord of the car just when daniel sent him a message.