" Hi guys!"
The bright light from his phone reflected in his eyes as he stared at the screen. It was already very late and the fans were making a lot of posts expressing their worries about what happened and were eagerly waiting for news.
He didn't hesitate as he started the live on Instagram. Before he knew it thousands of fans had joined him and the barrage never stopped moving.
His black locks fell over his right eye, slightly damp from the shower. this domestic and casual energy prompted the fans to praise him even more.
Why was their Minho Oppa so pretty?!
[ Minho oppa ]
[You look so pretty ]
[Have a good rest ]
[how is your eyes?]
[Was the person caught?]
[ I bet they're damn ugly. let us get a look at their face ]
[I hope you're alright ]
[eat well]
the barrage was lively and satisfying to watch. it seemed that the anti fans had not made their way into the live. tough starlight was a very popular k pop idol band and they had millions of fans there would surely be anti-fans. but compared to other idols their anti-fans were relatively few.
" I'm okay. it was nothing major. the person was caught and i already did a checkup. I'm fine"
Minho's pale fingers brushed a stray lock obstructing his eyes behind his ears.
[ They must be punished!]
[I'm so glad Oppa is okay!!! 'cute emoji']
[NOTICE ME]
[where's Haru Oppa?]
The barrage was so fast Minho couldn't read it all but he was able to spot Haru's name.
"... he's probably in his room"
Haru had mentioned wanting to rest earlier.
____________________
" I'm happy that you guys always come to watch us...and support us. I'm really sorry for the disappointment today. it must have annoyed a lot of you. we'll make sure nothing like that happens next time"
[You're so sweet >~<]
[...what's that on your neck?]
[... a hickey?]
[Obviously a mosquito bite]
[You need glasses. it's a hickey]
Minho wasn't paying attention to the barrage didn't know what was going on. he heard the door open and looked up to see Haru come in. Haru winked and sat beside him on the sofa.
[Haru Oppa!!!!]
[Hamin!]
" Hi galaxy. Just dropping by"
Haru casually adjusted Minho's sweater to cover the hickey.
[You two are definately together!]
[Haru gave you the hickey right]
[Hamin]
[Let's not make assumptions. They are just best friends, how can they be together?]
[Upstairs has a point. You guys have to stop this]
Haru and Minho could see the state of the comments. the fans were arguing with each other and were calling out to them to verify. how did a relaxing live turn to this. Minho and Haru exchanged a look before deciding. If they didn't say anything they would be admitting it indirectly so it was better to say something.
Minho sighs as he starts speaking.
"So um...lately, we noticed that galaxy has been asking questions. it's all over the internet and...I think it's really concerning. we should really talk about it with you guys"
"You guys have always shipped us, analyze everything we do and... a lot of questions has been asked about our behaviour towards each other. you guys ask if we are just best friends and well... to me... Haru-ah is someone very important. he means a lot to me and he's like that piece that fits into everything." Minho says while looking down at his hands which were half covered by his long sleeves.
[Awwnnn]
[Soulmates]
[Doesn't that mean they're together?]
[They ever said that]
[But that's what he means right?]
"Min-ah is a very amazing person. He takes care of others so much that he forgets to take care of himself. He works hard and cares about people's opinion of him more than he should. he likes to act very strong in front of others but he's not that strong. I want to make sure that I'm always there for him cause he means a lot to me. He'll forever be my best friend and my home"
the room went silent for a few seconds. Minho clears his throat awkwardly.
"We have to go now. See you later galaxy!"
Minho says stiffly and unnaturally. he ended the live stream with a decisive click and the screen went black.
the fans who had been abandoned just like that "..."
Minho stood up and stretched as he yawned.
"I'm going to bed" he walked quickly and Haru couldn't help but want to tease him.
"Are you shy?"
Minho didn't answer and kept walking.
"Minah. pay attention to me"
Haru stepped in front of Minho and saw his pale face adorned with a dust of pink. he became pleased instantly. Minho who was exposed put on a frown and said
"What is it?"
"I want to sleep with you tonight. let's go"
Minho's face burned hotter. Haru who had just realized how ambiguous his words sounded stiffened.
he coughed lightly as he said" I don't want to sleep alone."
_________________
the room was plunged into darkness as two figures laid tangled together. Haru's face was buried in Minho's neck.
"Haru-ah"
"Hmm?"
"What if the fans find out that we're together?"
"... That's risky. Some would be happy and some would judge. Some would stay and some would leave. That's how the world works. Don't think about it"
" Doesn't that mean the whole group is at risk?"
"They gave us go a head didn't they?"
"... I like how it's just us you know. it's .... nice"
Minho was already drifting to sleep due to Haru's comforting body warmth.
"Hmm. same"
He plants a kiss to Minho's forehead.
"Go to sleep"