September 1st, 2011

This is All That I Can Say

The Infinite  members stumble into the dorm, messily kicking off their shoes in the foyer and leaning headlong until they land on their beds in one of the three bedrooms which branch from the living room. Exhaustion, previously obscured by adrenaline and drinks, was now facilitated by at least one of the two and most fell asleep as soon as they hit the mattress. A well-deserved rest; after all, they had just scored their first #1 on a weekly music chart.

Dongwoo can barely keep his eyes open, but he sits himself at a desk facing a corner of the dark living room and twists the lamp on, dutifully pulling out and opening his journal and a pen from a compartment in the bottom of the left drawer. Now and then his chin tucks into his chest and the pen stops moving, but only for a few seconds before he blinks back awake and continues writing.

There’s a couch in the center of the living room which faces the TV, just small enough to make anyone lying on it feel not quite comfortable.

“What are you doing?” Hoya’s drowsy voice floats over from the coach.

“Writin.” Dongwoo’s pronunciation is even clumsier than usual, thanks to the tiredness. His pen doesn’t lift from the pages.

“Well, yeah…”

“Making sure I remember, you know.”

“You think you could really forget?”

Even when tired, Dongwoo’s laugh cuts through the air with wide-awake clarity. “It’s amazing what we can forget in a couple years.”

“In a couple years there will be other wins to remember, though.”

Dongwoo’s pen scratches across the paper and Hoya lays on the couch for a few more minutes, smiling absently at the dark TV, before swinging his legs off and getting up.

“Night,” he says, shutting the door to his bedroom behind him.

“Good night,” Dongwoo replies.  He sits at the desk for a couple extra minutes, finishing his entry, then replaces the notebook and pen in their compartment, switches off the lamp, and softly makes his way to his bedroom.

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ItsWompy
#1
Chapter 25: summary: I cried twice
daeyeolli #2
Chapter 25: Whenever I read a great story; I get a feeling of thanking the authour. But this was so REAL. I can say I felt every words and sentences. I wondered while reading "Has this authour experienced such a situation? This is so REAL." I don't know how to thank you but I will really be greatful if you continue writing and share the reasult of your skillful writng with us. Should I read it again? And again? I wish I could write as you. I think I've forgotten how to write. Thank you and hope you and all the talented authours don't hesitate to share their emotions with us.
suhoya #3
I'm very grateful you decided to share your story with us. I am very picky with fanfics and style, so when I found yours I was very very happy to get such a good story from my favourite pairing. I loved everything about it, from -obviously- how you portrayed Hoya and Dongwoo's friendship, to its progression, the narration, the metaphors and your writing style in general. It was very novelesque and, even though it has quite a good number of chapters, I wish it were longer. That's the feeling when you deeply enjoy what you're reading, right? You want more. So thank you again, and I hope this beautiful story may wake up your writing senses again and you will give us more Yadong in the future. Best of luck for your remaining years at college. It's a tiring experience but worth it, try to enjoy your time there as much as possible! :)
Dazza328
#4
Chapter 25: I've never cried for a story before, but I actually had to take breaks halfway through the last two chapter just so I could see straight. This story is amazing and so very well written. Even though I knew how it was going to end, it still hurt. You were able to bring me in to the story and that is a very hard thing to do. I just want to say thank you. Thank you for writing this. It is by far one of my favorite stories I have read in the past few years.
abusedmember #5
Chapter 24: Okay, I can't believe this, I wrote two comments in a day on the same story. Author-nim, all I can say is thank you. Thank you for making me tear up in the morning. I actually stumble upon this story last night and straight up reading half way through it. I don't even know what to write anymore since I'm still emotional over this story, but one thing for sure, you wrap it up pretty nicely.

Thank you
abusedmember #6
I'm blown away! Too many emotions to comprehend. I seriously love this kind of real life situation story but the fact that it's so sad really conflicts with my excitement on reading this. This is beautifully made, I can't wait for future updates. >w<
InfiniteWoonique
#7
Chapter 22: Dongwoo oppa!!! This is just breaking my heart!!! I love this story, the way you write it is good, too
AjBa13
#8
Chapter 21: :'( waaaaah dongwoo be strong!!
Dazza328
#9
I really like your writing style. The way you describe everything makes me picture it and I feel as if I'm watching it rather than reading it. I really hope you write more stories and/or go in to writing professionally. This story is amazing so far.
AjBa13
#10
Chapter 5: woooaaaah *0* in this chapter you captured just the way i see dongwoo's and hoya's dance :3 so diferrent yet so unique on their own. Personally i like dongwoo's dancing more i like the way he flows just as you describe it thanks alot!!