Understanding Simple (Chanyeol X Reader)

Chapter 24

Hi guys, first a few house keeping items. So, I have a great idea for another x reader that I would be writing at the same time as this. (Hint: it'll include a theme from Freaky Friday) Anyway, what member would you like it to be. The first chapter for it should be published by next week so please keep your eyes open! Also, did anyone else hear Chanyeol's rap? Did you look at the lyrics? They are absolutely heart breaking. I consider myself a deep person so I analyzed the lyrics and found a terrible truth. To bear with my own sadness of this topic I've written a poem, please enjoy this and the chapter itself! Also, remember to comment your suggestion for which member you want! <3 Tara

Poem by Tara Jackson

i watch from afar as his heart breaks in two

as he pushes himself past the point of return

all just to keep others happy.

i wish to only see a true smile

one that reflects his soul.

but all we see is a bright one

with nothing behind it.

because people push

pick

and pull

like he's a fresh flower

blooming mindlessly

unaware of the hands reaching down to pick from the roots

that now,

he finds himself with no petals left.

he lays out his thoughts in lyrics

that no one truly understands.

except i do.

i can tell that he cries himself to sleep,

aiming for the respect of others.

aiming for greatness.

i know because i've been there too.

i know what it's like to give everything

but all it does is leave people wanting more.

so I watch,

as he slowly breaks

thinking no one truly understands,

as I break along with him,

far away and unknown.

Your POV

I find myself in the market in the afternoon, looking at the plants being sold. Vibrant flowers pop in the wooden boxes, giving off a lovely scent. I pass by, gently touching the petals. 

 I make it home with bags in hand. I restock my shelves in the kitchen and sit down, waiting for Chanyeol to come over. He said he's be over tonight, but he might be a little late. I'm so excited because I haven't seen him in days--well, ever since he asked me to marry him. 

I go up to my room and collapse on my bed, looking up at the blank ceiling. Headlights zoom across my walls, giving off a cold feeling the house. I close my eyes and let out a long sigh. Just as I take in another breath, I hear my bedroom door creak open. 

I sit upright and look to the door. It's cracked open, and flickering lights pour into the room. I tip toe over to the door and look out. Candles line the hallway, with red petals creating a path. I smile, unaware of what's going on. 

I follow the candles and petals downstairs, leading into the kitchen. 

"Chanyeol?" I call out, knowing this is his doing. The pathway leads out the back door, and I follow it, curious to what he's doing. 

The candles and petals form a heart in the middle of the backyard and to my surprise, Chanyeol is not standing in the center of them. The chilly night air makes me shiver as I search with my eyes for Chanyeol. 

My eye catches something moving behind me. When I turn around, I notice one light floating into the night sky a few miles away. Following the one is an army of floating lights, all dazzling among the midnight stars. Tears stream down my cheeks at the wondrous sight, and I jump a little at the first pluck of a guitar string. 

I smile hearing the familiar sound of the beautiful instrument, and I turn around slowly, seeing Chanyeol standing in the middle of the heart, wearing a suite and tie. 

His eyes are filled with happiness as he sings, his rich voice filling my ears.

cheonsaui eolgullo
naegero wadeon miseuteori
neoran ongi
ne gyeote meomulmyeo
neol saranghal geu han saram
narani

chuun gyeoul achimdo
jogeum oeroun jeonyeokdo
urin yeogi hamkkera
eodumeun neoran bicheuro
bakkwieo Tonight
mideul su eopneun gijeok

oneul neoreul kkok ango
giving you my heart and soul
neon salmui jeonbuya For life
dasi taeeonandaedo
nan neo animyeon an doel iyu

cheon gaeui maldo bujokhal deutae For life

jichigo himdeul ttae
gidaego sipeun
keun saram dwae bolge
eoril jeok kkumkkudeon
seonmul gadeukhan
keuriseumaseu teuri gateun sarami

salmiran gin hamoni
geu ane nogeun uriga
deo areumdawojige
chimmugeun neoran (chimmugeun neoran)
noraero bakkwieo Tonight
noraero Tonight
nan pyeongsaeng deutgo sipeo

oneul neoreul kkok ango
giving you my heart and soul
neon salmui jeonbuya For life
Oh dasi taeeonandaedo
nan neo animyeon an doel iyu

pyeongsaengeul neoman barabogopa

modeun ge swipjin anhgeji
jikyeojul geoya For life
This love this love
yeongwonhi kkeutnaji anha

Oh Never gonna let you go
giving you my heart and soul
neon salmui jeonbuya For life
Oh dasi taeeonandaedo
nan neo animyeon an doel iyu

pyeongsaengeul neoman barabogopa
na pyeongsaeng neoman barabogopa
For life

(EXO's For Life)

I walk closer to him as he takes off his guitar, placing it beside him. I join his presence in the center heart and he grabs my hands. 

"(y/n), someone brought to my attention that I didn't give you a proper proposal. And I was wondering if you would accept my offer..." he gets down on one knee. 

I can't help but look down at him in amazement. Amazement that he would do all of this for me. No one has ever done anything like this for me. 

"(y/n), I could never picture myself with anyone else. You are so understanding and compassionate and beautiful...and that doesn't even begin to describe who you are. If I were to describe how lovely you are, it would take me to my grave." 

I chuckle at his cheesiness. 

He smiles, and I watch as a single tear falls from his face, "would you do me the greatest honor, in becoming my Mrs. Park Chanyeol?" he pulls out a box from his back pocket, opening it to reveal a delicate ring, with a diamond in the center of two intricate vines of leaves.

I look into his dark brown eyes, thankful for all he is. 

"Of course." I say. 

He stands, placing the ring on my finger. After letting go of my hand, he twirls me around, dipping me into a passionate kiss.