First Life //Ateez

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"Seongie! We are back!"

Seonghwa lifted abruptly his head, seeing Wooyoung running towards his direction. He smiled widely and didn't waste any time. He stood up, moving closer to his lover, who immediately fell into his embrace.

The taller wrapped his arms around the boy, nuzzling his face in the crook of his neck.

"I've missed you" He said with a small voice, hugging Wooyoung tighter.

"Aww sweetheart. We've missed you too. You have no idea" He said and placed a kiss on Seonghwas head.

He moved aside, letting the rest greet their lover.

"Baby!" Sans enthusiastic voice was heard and came close to Seonghwa.

Soon everyone had shared hugs and kisses, Seonghwa smiling like there was no tomorrow. It felt like ages since he had last seen them, and now he was ready to receive love and affection from them.

"So tell me, how was this time?" The smiling boy said, getting comfortable in Mingis arms.

"It was really fun actually. I have a feeling I was turned into a cat! At least that's what the people there said" San said, bringing in his mind his experience.

"What's a cat?" A curious Seonghwa asked, not knowing what the rest were talking about.

Whenever this would happen, he would have so many questions, all these things being new to him. And the rest would be more than happy to explain it to him. They could see the sparkle in his eyes each time they said something.

"Well, a cat it's like, some type of animal. It has four legs, a tail and cute ears. It's so small though! And it's so fluffy Seongie, I wish you could touch it! I cant exactly describe the feeling, but once you come with us, ill make sure to get you one. You'll love it" Yeosang said excitedly, knowing full well what a cat was. He just couldn't describe it well.
"I actually had a pet cat where I was" He said, remembering very well what he was doing.

"Wait, was the cat maybe a black one with a small white heart on top of his head? And did you perhaps found it on the streets?"

"Now that I think of it Sanie, that's exactly what happened"

Their faces lit up immediately, the two boys suddenly hugging each other.

"I cant believe i had found you again. And this time as your pet? What's next?" The taller said, moving to sit on Yeosang's lap.

The two boys were elated that they had found each other again.

You see, every time the boys would leave, they would all live different lives every time. They didn't know who or what they would be.

When they were living their lives, they had no recollection of each other, or their previous white space. The only thing that was left, was the constant feeling that something was missing. They didn't know what though.

And one thing that happened while they lived, was the fact that every time they would all meet each other at some point. The circumstances were different each time, but they would always found a way.

But when they died and returned back home, that's when they could remember each and every memory of all their lives. And after some talk, they would happily realise that the people they decided to befriend or the pets they had, were actually their loved ones.

"That was cute! I have a feeling something like this happened with me!" Yunho was heard, bouncing up and down, waiting for his turn to say his story.

"Really Yunie? What happened?" Seonghwa asked, ready to hear another great story. He was so happy with the way their loves reacted, he was happy that, they could find each other each time.

"Well, I think I was dog! A golden retriever to be exact. I had come upon these some other time, who would've thought I would turn into one?"

"Well, at least you much its energy. No wonder this happened" Hongjoong smiled at the excited male, and waited to hear the rest.

"And then what? Did you meet anyone?"

"Yeah I did! And he was the sweetest guy ever! He gave the best pets! I think he was the son of a rich family, and he was really sick. So.. His parents decided to get me to give him some company" He said, his tone faltering after speaking. Now that he remembered it, it was really sad and he would do anything for that person.

Seonghwa could hear the sad tone in his voice and moved from Mingis embrace, getting closer to Yunho. The taller smiled at him, and brought him in his arms, enjoying the warmth of his body.

Hongjoong started thinking, Yunho's story way similar with his experience. Could it be...?

"Y Yunho I think that, you were my dog" Hongjoong said almost tearing up. Even at his worst state, someone was close to him, someone that made him feel better.

Yunho was quick and brought Hongjoong too in his arms. He was small, so he easily fitted there.

"Baby, oh my.. I had no idea. How are you?"

Hongjoong giggled hearing the tallers worried tone.

"Im fine Yunie. You know that this doesn't affect me here. Im fine now. But thank you for being my best friend and keeping me company" He said with a smile and cuddled closer to him.

Seonghwa smiled while hearing everyone speak. It was so sentimental to hear them talk about their lives, how they lived and how they all managed to meet.

"So, what about you?" San asked the remaining boys, Mingi, Jongho and Wooyoung.

"I was a college student" Mingi said, not quite fond with the idea.
"I hope I never would have to do it again. It was so tiresome. So much studying.." He sighed.

"Anything else? Did you had any friends? Maybe we met" Wooyoung said, not being able to contain his happiness.

He happened to be a college student too, so maybe he was close with him without even realising.

"I actually had a friend. He was my roomate too. The only thing I remember was that he had purple hair"

"Yah Mingi! It was me! I was your friend!" Wooyoung yelled throwing himself at Mingi. The two shared a kiss, smiling widely.

"Jongho? What about you?" Wooyoung asked him, unable to contain himself.

"Well, I was a cafe owner. I think it was called, Aurora, or something"

Everyone gasped hearing, the name too familiar.

"No way! You had that Cafe? We always went there after our classes ended! The pastries there were amazing!"

"I have a feeling I went there too"

"Of course we had Joongie. He always gave me treats, I remember that!"

"Yes! You're right! And he was giving the best scratches. Jongho you were amazing" San said and Yeosang was quick to agree.

"I think I had a crush on you"

"Really Yeosang? Even there? Was I that irresistable?"

"Of course you were!"

As the rest kept talking and sharing memories and teasing each other, Seonghwa stayed quiet and listened to them. He was happy about them.

And being here like this, it gave him hope that, when his time came, he would be able to join them in their adventures, finally meet them.

Because they always found a way.