Alternate Ending - Acceptance

Ephemeral Dreams

Body shaking, Myungsoo stepped away from the ledge, letting a sob escape him. He couldn't do it. As much as he wanted to jump, to join his lover in the afterlife, he just could not bring himself to disappoint Sungjong in such a way. It felt like his soul was drowning in liquid magma but he couldn't take the final step to end his suffering, not if it meant hurting the person who meant the most to him.

"Myungsoo..." A hand was placed on his shoulder and he couldn't bring himself to face the owner.

"Woohyuh... I couldn't do it... I'm the worst kind of coward..." He whispered, placing a hand over Woohyun's. There was a commotion as the others clambered onto the roof behind him. Barely even realizing he was moving, Myungsoo found himself led away from the edge.

"Myungsoo!" Sungyeol shouted, his eyes red and puffy as though he had been crying as he ran to embrace The mourning man. "Don't do that! You scared me! I love you, idiot!"

"I know..." Myungsoo sighed, rubbing the other man's back gently. "I'm sorry, Sungyeol."

"We need to get him home and cleaned up." Dongwoo suggested, holding on to Howon's hand tightly.

"And maybe sobered up." Sungkyu shook his head. "You really scared all of us, you know."

"I know." Myungsoo nodded, still trying to comfort a clinging Sungyeol.

"Come on. I'll drive." Howon led the march back into the building. Holding back, Myungsoo looked down at the man wrapped around him.

"Can I ask you a favor?" He questioned, biting his lip, hating himself for what he was about to suggest.

"Anything." Sungyeol step back finally, giving him a concerned look.

"I... I can't move on surrounded by memories of Sungjong..." His voice as he adverted his gaze to the concrete rooftop. "I can't survive in his shadow. I... I need a place to stay."

"I have more than enough space for you." Sungyeol held his hand gently. "Everything will be okay." As the other man began to lead Myungsoo inside, he spotted a familiar blonde figure, face turned up to the falling snow. Sungjong turned, giving him a soft, sad smile before fading away. Myungsoo didn't know what the future would hold, he didn't even know if he could move on, but he knew he no longer was living his life just for himself. He had to live for Sungjong as well.

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thirstae_4_yeol_luv
13 streak #1
this story is so sad
ive sat & reread chap 1-8 literally 5x's now & kinda close to tears but i managed not to brawl out
i'd prefer the 1st endin better tho
thxs for writing & sharin this piece of art
magnoliafrankie #2
Chapter 8: My head says this ending is the more appropriate ending but my heart says the first ending is the one I like because they just love each other so much and the thought of them being apart is so heartbreaking. I'm legit crying, your story is so sad. But I love it. Thanks so much for writing this.
AdrianaInspirit
#3
Chapter 7: THANK YOU !!!! I LOVED THIS ENDING ^3^
infiniterainbow
#4
Chapter 8: Would it be wrong for me to like the true ending better? I know it's kinda selfish and this alternate ending is a better ending but the way you wrote how Myungjong got together in the end, though not in the world of the living anymore, it's so sweet and heartwarming that I can't help but love it so much.
Is it completed already? If it is, thank you so much for writing this story and thank you for writing about Myungjong. I hope to read more of Myungjong from you. <3
magnoliafrankie #5
Omg so suspenseful! Did myungsoo really jump? I'm crying. I'm so torn. It's so sad if myungsoo dies too and the most logical thing is for him to move on with his life. But I also understand his pain and I really want myungjong to be together again. Whatever happens I support his decision. This story is so sad but so good. ㅠㅠ
AdrianaInspirit
#6
Chapter 6: T^T Omg !!! I just want my babys to meet in heaven and be happy !!++ ♡♡ ^3^ Thanks for the update !!
magnoliafrankie #7
Chapter 5: I'm feeling so torn because I love myungjong but at the same time I don't want myungsoo to waste away and only have a relationship with a ghost/figment of his imagination and stop living fully. This situation is just so sad. Myungsoo should move on for his own good. Love your story so much!!! But it's so sad, I legit want to cry a river every time I read it.
magnoliafrankie #8
Chapter 4: And oh my god yes this perfectly depicts the eye MV. It's perfect and you conveyed most of the emotions. I really love your story, thank you for writing it. Will wait for more.
magnoliafrankie #9
Chapter 4: Wow I just started reading this story all in one go and it's so good but so sad; oh my god I'm crying and my heart literally feels Myungsoo's pain. You're a great writer. I'm torn between wanting myungsoo to move on for his own good and wanting him to see Sungjong and them still being together. Oh god it's just too sad. Can't wait for your next update.
infiniterainbow
#10
Chapter 4: Omg. This is so good! (I'm not saying that Sungjong being dead and Myungsoo losing the will to live is good though, but the story is just so good I can't help but say it's good xD) This deserves more subscribers and upvotes! Is it the end already or are you planning to put more chapters up?
I love the love between MyungJong here so much. Thank you for writing this story. You might not believe me but this fic is kinda how I imagine the mv was really all about xD