After the celebrations of YoungJin first birthday. The day was to tiring for five of them. Kids already went to the beds, sleeping peacefully. Three of them couldn't able to sleep.
As they lay together on the couch, with Hyunjin nestled between YoungBok and Sherri, the weight of the moment felt almost surreal. The last six months had been hard on all of them. The distance had left a mark, but in this moment, they were whole again. They didn't need to say much. Just being together, wrapped up in each other's warmth, was enough.
YoungBok ran his fingers through Hyunjin's hair, a habit he had developed while he was gone. He missed this — missed the feel of his partner so close, the way his presence grounded him. Hyunjin had always been the one to provide strength during their most difficult times, but tonight, YoungBok needed him more than ever.
"I love you," YoungBok whispered, his voice thick with emotion. He looked down at Hyunjin, his heart swelling with love. "We can't live without you."
Sherri, lying on Hyunjin's other side, echoed YoungBok's words softly, her voice laced with both longing and relief.
Hyunjin, his heart heavy with the depth of their love, placed a gentle kiss on both of their foreheads. His own eyes were filled with unshed tears, tears he had held back for too long. "I don't ever want to leave you. I can't imagine a life without either of you."
YoungBok squeezed Hyunjin's hand, his touch tender. "You're not going anywhere, Hyunjin. We'll always be here. Together. You're our heart, and we can't live without you either."
Sherri rested her head on Hyunjin's chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. She felt safe in his arms, and for the first time in months, she let herself believe that everything would be okay. "Promise me, Hyunjin, that you'll stay with us. We're stronger when we're together. I don't ever want to be apart from you."
Hyunjin's voice was soft but resolute. "I promise. No matter what comes, I'll be here. For both of you. We've made it through everything so far, and we'll make it through anything that comes our way. We're a family, and we'll face the world together."
YoungBok pressed his forehead to Hyunjin's, their eyes meeting in a silent vow of loyalty. "Always, Hyunjin. No matter what, we'll always be here for you. We've got you. We'll get through the rest of this, and we'll do it as a family."
Sherri smiled as she looked up at Hyunjin, her heart full. "We've already made it through the hardest part. And now we can finally be together. The three of us, forever."
The three of them held each other tightly, as if the strength of their bond would keep the world at bay. The challenges, the rumors, the struggles they had faced — none of it mattered now. In this moment, they had each other, and that was all that mattered.
As they drifted off to sleep, Hyunjin, YoungBok, and Sherri held one another close, the promises they had made to each other wrapped in the silence of the night. They didn't need words to know that they were stronger than they had ever been. They were a family — united in love, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to each other.