The moment Changmin sets down the cup Jaejoong holds on his breath without even realizing it. He’s possibly more nervous and excited than Min is, but he does his best to control himself and looks up at the brunette ready to hear what he has to say, well aware that it will most likely kill his poor heart, in a good way. Of course Jaejoong knew they would have worked out as a couple, for obvious reasons, but he would have never been able to predict how freaking amazing they would have been. Their chemistry has always been great, but there was no way to know back then that they would be here today, getting married for the second time in a year. Not to mention that back when they started dating the mere idea of marriage and kids was not on his list of priorities. He remembers his fear for labels and his need to be free to enjoy what they had without thinking too much about the future. Possibly, he was just scared of having his heart broken so he tried to focus on having Min by his side for the time being. It sounds so sad and so wrong to him right now, but back then he had no guarantee they would have actually worked out this well. He knew they had great chemistry and they truly liked each other, but that was about it. Looking at them now sure makes him realize how much they’ve grown together and how tight they are. The future sure seems promising by Changmin’s side and he can’t wait to experience it.
Confused when he’s asked not to hide his feelings, his golden brown furrows in thought but the moment the world “ring” is dropped he instantly looks up surprised. Did Min…? Just when he was about to ask familiar fingers reach down for his hand. Just like that his heart rate instantly goes from 0 to 100000 in a second and his eyes widen almost comically when he notices that his tattoo is perfectly visible through the resin. It’s the most beautiful thing he’s ever seen in his life. Suddenly deaf to his surroundings all he can hear is the sound of his own heartbeat drumming loudly in his ears. Still in utter shock, he stands frozen staring down at the ring shining around his finger “Min…I…” his brain doesn’t want to cooperate, making him stumble over his words then his feelings take over his (in)ability of speech and he finally burst out in tears as he hugs his hand to his chest. “It’s beautiful, I love it” he whispers through sobs.
it takes him a moment to recollect himself but once he’s okay he hurriedly wipes at his eyes and reaches out to squeeze Min’s hands tightly. “You idiot, how could you even think I would be mad for something so…I don’t even know how to describe it because beautiful is too reductive” he looks down at his finger then back up at the brunette and blinds him with a wide smile. “I…Did not expect you would get me a ring…” he confesses. “But thank you. I promise I will wear it always, or as often as possible, especially while cooking for you” his smile widens even further but he reluctantly lets go of Min’s hands when the priest invites him to continue on. There are many other couples scheduled for that day, time is limited.
Blushing embarassed for having slowed the ceremony down with his happy tears, he instantly reaches out to take a sip from the same sake mug Changmin previously used, then turns around to face him once again. “Minnie" he starts with a firm voice as he reaches to hold Min’s left hand in his, thumb gently stroking over the ink around his ring finger “You are right, there is not much left to say but I want to be boring and still annoy you with my words” he teases, before continuing “I cannot imagine a life where I wake up and you’re not there next to me, curls messy and ruffled over the pillow, long beautiful lashes tickling your upper cheeks. It’d feel empty and incomplete and I don’t want any of that. You are my soulmate and I want to stay with you until we’re old and gray” his gaze lowers to their linked hands “Sadly I don’t have anything as amazing as the ring you gave me, but I do have something for you” he reaches inside his robe and takes a small object, showing it to Min “It’s a omamori" he explains “It’s kind of a lucky charm, but the type that has been blessed by a priest such as the one officiating this wedding” he smiles unsure, his gift feels like nothing compared to the ring currently around his finger “It has koi fishes on it because they have a very strong meaning in Japanese culture. They’re the symbol of love and friendship, but most importantly they’re known for its symbolism that represents how a person can remain strong in the face of adversity, never give up and develop strength through perseverance. I thought it fit us so well because, despite us being an amazing couple, we too went through tough times but that only made us stronger, just like a koi after having swimmed upstream” he leaves the charm in Min’s palm. “I thought it was a good way to remind us to always fight for what or who we want because adversities will always come, it’s unavoidable, and I want us to know that nothing won’t stop us” he nods, falling silent.
Fighting adversity; the fear that drove both of their youths in very different directions, and yet still the symbol of exactly what saved them in the end; Love. Pursing his lips, Min swallows hard. It couldn’t be a more perfect gift. Always so hard to break the habit of exposing his weaknesses, it’s easier to not cry then to allow the tears to spill down his cheek but they fall in silent streams regardless. Pawing the gift thoughtfully in his fingers, Min quickly leans close to steal a delicate kiss, unsure if it’s allowed during the ritual. “Omo...m-mo-ree?”, stumbles softly before gasping softly from unconsciously holding his breath. “It’s everything. Thank you-- Arigato, un... unmei no hito.” Praying he said his studied word correctly, Min kisses the gift before tucking it into his robe, thinking of exactly where to place it; by the door inside his studio so that he can see it while he works and yet decides to get another for the front of their condo entrance so all that enter know the symbol of their incredible story.
Reaching out to recover their clasp of Jae’s hands, the diamond flickers, demanding attention to Jae’s finger and tattoo. Giggling exasperated, Min is finally able to catch his breath enough to peer over to their monk officiating. With a nod, he wordlessly asks to continue the ritual. He’s ready to become the person Jae depends on the most, again before stepping out of the temple and to the world that Love is Love and there’s no holding them back, ever again. Not by their families, not by their neighbors, not by society. True success and peace comes from rising above and standing by what makes you happy. Today Changmin is the happiest person on Earth and today he will finally be at peace.
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