16

"Seoks? Love, wake up. . ." Seokmin opened his eyes and was immediately greeted by his lover. Joshua smiled, and hugged him.

"What time is it, hyung?" Seokmin asked and snuggled in closer to Joshua. "7 am. Our plane leaves at 10." He answered. Seokmin nodded and sighed.

He looked at Seokmin, “What's wrong, bub?”

“I wish we can just stay like this.." Seokmin told him. Joshua smiled a bit and kissed the younger's forehead, “I wish for that as well. But right now, you have to go back to Seoul, Seoks. You have a job there."

"What about you? I'm gonna miss you.. " Seokmin said while caressing his lover's arm that was circled on his waist.

"I'll miss you too, but I will be fine. Besides, we'll call each other won't we?" He replied.

Seokmin nodded and just let himself melt in Joshua's touch before he leaves for his flight.

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“Alright. Passport, check. Bags, check. Everything else, check. The person I love the most, not check.” Seokmin pouted, making Joshua laugh. “I am very flattered, Mr. Lee. But I'm pretty sure I can't fit in your luggage.”

“You will fit, if you squeeze in. Hoshi tried it once to scare Woozi, but he ended up locking himself in.” Seokmin answered while checking his things and see if there's anything missing.

“I'm seriously going to miss your cuddles, bub. We aren't even in a relationship yet but here we are, not wanting to let go.” Joshua cupped Seokmin's face and kissed every part of it.

“I know. Imagine how clingy we'll be once we've actually put a label.” Seokmin replied and kissed Joshua.

“Uhm, I hate to break up the love fest, but here's your ticket, Seokmin. Jaeha said to give you my best wishes and hopes to see you in a music show soon.” Haesoon informed, giving out his tickets.

“Thank you for all your help, Haesoon. And of course please tell Jaeha to talk to me once she's ready..” Seokmin commented. Haesoon gave him a hug, before saying goodbye. She still had some few errands to run before her flight back home as well.

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Seokmin and Joshua had arrived from a 2-hour flight from Samar to Manila. Now they're only waiting for another flight back to South Korea and USA.

“What time is your flight again, baby?” Seokmin asked, taking a sip of his pabo latte.

“At 5 pm, I still have 5 hours of waiting time.” Joshua answered. “Call me when you've rested well after your flight, okay? Don't call me once you've arrived when you're tired! Remember that health comes first!” Seokmin nagged.

“I promise, mom.” Joshua replied, chuckling.

Passengers of Flight 507 to South Korea, you may now board.

“That's my cue. I'm gonna miss you!” Seokmin said, hugging his Joshua tightly.

“Me too, bub. Remember to take care, okay?” Joshua reminded before kissing his lover on the lips, making sure to let Seokmin feel his love.

The two parted and smiled.

“I love you.”

“I love you more.”

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