"Gwenchana?" he couldn't help but ask. He was worried, no that was an understatement, he was anxious.
"Gwenchana," she told him, attempting to make him less worried. He was nervous for her, it was written all over his face.
"Gokjeong hajima, I'll be fine," she clarified with a smile on her face. He tried to return the sweet smile she gave him.
He felt the warmth as soon as her soft hands touched his face. He couldn't help but grin at her.
Her presence just makes him a whole different person. Being with her was a gift he will always be thankful for. And she, being the love of his life, was something he will always treasure. He will never, ever let go of what they had and will have in the future.
His group had returned from the USA yesterday. He flew late this afternoon right after their practice to be with her.
Yes, they were busy preparing for his group's comeback. You would expect him to be exhausted from all the preparations and practices but no, he wasn't.
What was more important to him was to be with her at this moment. It was the day that marked her return to the stage. She was performing again. Yes, she did appear on some concerts before, depending on how she felt but after tonight, she would be performing more. She had officially come back.
"What are you thinking?" she asked while caressing his face. This brought him back to reality.
"Eopseo," he replied while smiling at her. She also smiled at him.
"You'll have to go back to Seoul," there was a hint of worry in her voice.
"I will, tomorrow," he told her.
She shook her head. "Why not tonight?" she asked.
"I just want to make sure everything goes fine," he explained.
"Don't worry, I told you, everything will absolutely be fine," she told him.
He reached for the back of his head, scratching it, feeling frustrated. She just won't let him win.
"Hey," she called him out, reaching for his hand. "I'm with my members, my sisters," she assured him with her gummy smile.
He sighed in defeat. "Ok, I'll fly back after the concert," his answer made her grin even more. He intertwined their fingers.
"Please take care of your body. Don't overexert yourself," she pleaded. He nodded at her wishes.
"Don't catch a flu as well," she told him half scolding. He giggled at her.
"I'm serious!" she pouted which gave him the urge to kiss her, which he did.
"Don't forget to wear your mask," she reminded him. "And always, disinfect your hands," she continued as she gave him a new bottle of hand sanitizer. He took it then nodded at her while giving her another peck on her lips.
She, everyone actually, was getting paranoid due to this pandemic flu going around the world which was why she never failed to constantly remind him, not a single day about these things.
"Bogoshipo," he expressed.
"I'm with you though," she told him.
"You're asking me to leave though," he retorted.
"Well, you still have practice early in the morning tomorrow," she stated as matter of fact.
"Bogoshipo," he stated again, wrapping his arms around her slim waist, not wanting to let go.
"Nado," he heard her whisper. He leaned closer to her as he kissed her forehead, then slowly down to her nose, then her cheeks before staring at her lovingly.
Their gazes were melting. They didn't even need to utter any words. They knew how they felt for each other with just a look in their eyes.
He leaned closer to her before giving her a peck on her lips.
They heard a knock on the door. She sat straight and fixed herself but he didn't bother to let her go from his embrace.
The door opened and it revealed to be Momo. "Minari, it's time," the girl said to which Mina nodded her head. Momo then closed the door again.
"I have to go," she told him.
"I'll be fine, don't worry," she said as she gave him a peck on his cheek. He nodded at her but still didn't let go of his hug. He was still trapping her with his arms.
She moved and leaned to give him a peck on his lips. This made him loosen his hug making her successfully escape from his embrace, running to the door.
She blew him a kiss before walking out the door. This girl just never failed to make him lose his senses. She was out of this world, a girl only for him.
He stood up before making his way to the side of the stage where the girls' managers were. Before going back to Seoul, he would be watching her group's concert tonight, keeping an eye on his girl.
A grin was all over his face with his eyes sparkling while watching her during the entirety of the concert. His girl was so brave. She had overcome her anxiety.
Even when she was still having her treatment, she never showed her weaknesses which made him even more fall in love with her. This also made him promise to himself that he would do everything just to protect her.
She was so graceful during all the performances. As what her fans call her, she was indeed the black swan.
Black swan. He smirked while thinking about it. Little do people know, while their new song was on the works and didn't have a title yet, he thought of it.
She was the inspiration to this. Seeing her in pain even when she didn't say anything was like death to him. Knowing that she was in pain just made him lose his focus.
Now, that she was all better and a bit cheerful at that, felt like he was brought back to earth. She was his everything, his black swan.
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A short oneshot post Valentines inspired by Mina's comeback. It was great to see OT9 performing Feel Special live. Can't wait for the boys' comeback later this week as well.
Also, happy birthday to uri sunshine, Hobi!
AN: This is a work of fiction, based solely from the author's delusional mind. Please do leave a comment and tell me what you think. Rightful credits to the owners of the photos used in this story.
