Aera stares blankly into space.
She doesn't really know where she is anymore.
She can't remember anything from earlier that day.
All she remembers is the phone call with Yoongi and then nothing after that.
All she could remember were her tears streaming down her cheeks.
It was hard not to hate herself for what she did. But at the same time she couldn't stop thinking about him.
"I'm sorry..." She murmurs.
"It wasn't easy for me to leave you. But I know I had to... I just... I love you so much, Yoongi. And I don't want you to get hurt."
She wipes her tears from her face and sits up, letting out a deep breath.
But she suddenly freezes when she hears someone knocks on her door. She turns around and sees a familiar face looking at her, smiling sadly.
“Min Yoongi.”
“Hi…” He murmurs. “Before you say anything, let me tell you that I will not let you go anymore. I acheived my dream because of you so please let me love you." He adds softly.
Aera smiles at him and walks toward him.
She wraps her arms around him and holds him tightly.
She breathes him in.
She closes her eyes and inhales deeply.
This is the first time they have spoken since
she left.
He smells like mint and peppermint.
His hair falls perfectly over his forehead.
His eyes look warm and inviting.
"I missed you." She whispers into his shoulder.
He lets out a soft chuckle.
"I missed you too." He mumbles and rests his chin against her head.
He loves hugging her; he loves the feeling of being next to her.
When they were younger, he used to lay next to her and watch her sleep because he loved watching her sleep.
He's been waiting for this moment forever.
He's never felt more alive than he did now.
He tightens his hold on her and presses his nose into her neck as she snuggles closer to him.
They stand there holding each other in silence for several long moments, neither one wanting to break this fragile peace.
They know that this is what they both need right now.
Nothing else matters except for the embrace they share in each others arms.
"I'm sorry I left you." Aera apologizes.
"I'm sorry I couldn't make things better." Yoongi replies.
He pulls away slightly and looks her in the eye.
He cups her cheek softly and runs his thumb over her cheek bone.
She leans into his palm and closes her eyes and enjoys the warmth that he gives her.
The two of them stay there in silence for some time.
Enjoying the simple pleasure that they're sharing.
"Please don' t leave me again." He whispers.
She opens her eyes and shakes her head.
"Never again, Yoongi." She promises.
Aera stands up and grabs a tissue before dabbing the corners of her eyes.
"Let's eat dinner." She offers.
They walk hand in hand towards the kitchen.
Neither one of them is feeling hungry at all.
They spend the entire evening sitting, not speaking a word, simply holding each other, enjoying their closeness and comfort.
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With You
Romance*Short Story* Aera loves him but she had to leave him so he can debut as a Kpop Idol. 10 years later, she turned on her old phone and received his call.
