Letters [Part 5]

The Speakeasy

Monday, January 17, 1927


Dear Himchan,

I apologize for sending this so late but Happy New Year! Things have been really hectic on our end with some problems with the ship and really bad weather. Its taken longer than usual to send out letters and receive them.

Unfortunately one of my fellow seamen fell overboard the ship a few days ago. It was storming really bad and he was trying to secure something on the deck. I guess he wasn’t watching where he was going because a wave hit the ship pretty hard and the force knocked him over the railing. A lookout saw it happen but there was nothing anyone could do…

I can recall a few occasions I talked with the man and from my encounters with him, he was nice. His real name was Clarence but he insisted everyone call him Bubba. He was a big guy from Mississippi; A southern man born and raised. That nickname was something his family gave him and he considered us all family… all of us. That’s kind of rare for someone that’s brought up in the south but I guess his family raised him well. I never really thought I’d be bothered by losing a fellow seaman but I am. The reason is because I was ordered to go on that deck that night to secure something but my Captain ran into me before I could make it up to the deck. He said he needed me to help him with something else and had Bubba go in my place since he was stronger.

That could have been me Himchan… I could have been the one to go overboard and it just makes me realize how lucky I got. I feel slightly guilty for what happened to Bubba, I feel like it’s my fault. I was hoping this new year would start off swell but after what happened a few days ago I’m not feeling so happy anymore. I wish I was with you. I need some comfort right now but I guess all I can do is hug my pillow and imagine it’s you. This letter might not have been what you’re expecting but I felt the need to tell you. I miss you Himchan, and I promise you I’ll stay safe. I’ll write soon.

Bang

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what-words #1
Chapter 22: I really love this story since I always keen to 1920s era and imagining Banghim as secret lovers couldn't be more great! Thankyou for updating and this has been a great story!

Anyway if you dont mind, I've been thinking about the ending, in ny case, would be inspired by their conservation back when they were first dating about "I wish we could live in another universe where queers are acceptable" kind of thing. In my own imagination, the ending will be Banghim didnt get the happy ending they deserved on 1920s since there a lot of circumstances like the child or even the upcoming Great Depression and World War 2, but they did meet again after "reincarnation or something" in 2000s as trainees in idol industry and soon to be together BAP as they are now :D

I am sorry if that is out of the story but it's just my imagination and I like to share it with you.

Thankyou!!
himchi #2
Chapter 22: I have to admit, I was really hoping Yongguk would agree with Himchan's little plan to run away, as selfish as that decision would be :P Yongguk is so strong to keep his resolve and not succumb to his own wants, no matter how tempting.. Ah, I feel like their love is just destined to end in woe, though, given all of their circumstances >>
I was so excited to see this fanfic was updated!! :D I've been following this story for a couple of years now and am still as intruiged as when I first began reading it. This has to be one of my favorites, if not my absolute favorite fanfic. The story keeps me interested and I enjoy the writing style a lot :))
I understand you're both busy and will support your decision regardless. I have really enjoyed the story thus far and am very grateful that you both took the time to create such a wonderful fanfic to begin with <3
Bibieonni #3
Chapter 22: This update just made my day!
Im so happy they are managing to keep going
My heart broke when they were arguing, but i do agree with YG. It would be lovely to see them go away and live together and be happy and all, but it would afect to many peolple. (Ok, maybe if there wasnot a baby on the picture, they could run away, but thats not the case, so....)
They will be having some quality time together!! :D

I really hope to see more of this story. I totaly understand that you guys are busy, but i dont mind if i have to wait years for it! I´ve been rooting for this for a long time and i will be rooting for it for as long as it takes!! :)
Anyway, thank you si much for the update! :*
strangeneko #4
Chapter 21: OHGOSH YOU GUYS UPDATINGGGG!
Thankyou!
And holysht yongguk is so luckkkkkkkyyyyyyy to have himchan as his lover HIMCHAN YOU ARE amazing, and YAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY yongguk is the godfather for himchan's future childddddd (´⌣`ʃƪ)♥
isawon #5
Chapter 21: You guys have no idea of how happy I was to see this update, and that I just realized it's been two years I'm rooting for this characters in this story. It's very different to read this now then when B.A.P was awfully active, but it's just as special, maybe, even more. It remind me of those very nice times.

I also started to think on their character development, how everything started, and now they are even buying a house for the two of them together. They got even more far than anyone or even themselves could guess and this is very special, and they can barely relax for a minute and plan a future together because that's not the case for them, while I was reading I thought it would be finished sooner, with the pregnancy and all, something might or not happen with Charlotte and this is where it would be, or Yongguk. When I reached the writer's note I'm even more excited by the great news of you guys planning even more to do with the story I can't wait for it. I trust you very much. And I really love this story in special, I also have a close friend who reads it, and he keep rooting for this for so long, we always comment about other fictions, and we keep saying that there still haven't been a story as great as this one, as great as The Speakeasy. So, thank you ~
Himes_Nobody #6
Chapter 21: So many fluff on this chap^^ Luv it so much:* When I read the story, I just think that... 'Oh, this is how the true luv should be~' I can feel BangHim happiness, n the suffocated angst, of course-3- Nice Story that u're have, Author-nims^^=
Bibieonni #7
Chapter 21: So happy to see this again, welcome back!!! :D
Im happy to see they are trying to keep going, despite all the hardships
It kind of to wish things will work out for them since HC has a family and all. But love.
Thanks for the chapter, i will be waiting for more! :)
JinkiOppaLove #8
Chapter 21: An update, finally ;u;
Man, I missed this.
brownrice #9
Chapter 20: Hello subscribers. We're currently working on a new chapter so hopefully we'll get it out before the end of the month!
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