I Think We'll Be Shining

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Description

Jongdae has been told to forget about his old life and focus on using his new powers to heal people. But all he can focus on is Park Chanyeol, the stranger he died saving. Chanyeol might have survived that day, but he's trapped in the past, unable to let go of the boy whose face he can't remember. Dangerously blurring the boundaries between life and death, Jongdae breaks all the rules to try and help him. Little does he know how much Chanyeol is willing to sacrifice for him in return.

Foreword

Notes to readers:

  • While some characters are dead in this fic, I haven't tagged character death because of the afterlife setting and continuation of soul/personality/existence.
  • I have tagged "happy ending" for a reason - it may not seem possible at some points, but please don't worry! There IS a happy ending :)
  • Easter egg - spot the scene from EXO's Ladder S2 hehehe
  • This is a -free fic ♡

Additional warnings/potential triggers: Please take care of yourself if the following may be a problem for you: Description of severe injury; death and dying; mild self-harm during emotional distress (scratching); drowning and near-drowning; orphanages and adoption; past child abuse; past use of drugs by a parent; brief mention of suicide.

Relationship: Chanyeol x Jongdae

Wordcount: 74,301

Status: Complete

Disclaimer: This is a work of fanfiction and does not represent real people, events or relationships.

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sev0ry #1
Chapter 6: <span class='smalltext text--lighter'>Comment on <a href='/story/view/1485175/6'>Six</a></span>
This was so well written, this is definitely one of my favorite fics! It’s going to be hard finding fics as good as this one lol
alienfriendashkun #2
Chapter 1: This is a beautiful start! I feel so bad for both Chanyeol and Jongdae and I hope they get the happy ending they deserve T_T The way you write is very beatiful!
buriedphoenix #3
Chapter 6: What a wonderful end! A lot could've happened and I had to place my phone aside twice reading, one when Yeol died and the second when he carelessly tugged the pendant over Dae's head. I'm kinda missing words here; I enjoyed every sentence of the story and I'm very glad I found it. Especially such a good story with a rather rare pairing and without (someone on here said each good story comes with and I couldn't disagree more with that). Also funny anecdote, I think I found your ao3 acc yesterday by chance. :D

Thanks a whole lot for sharing this wonderful writing with us! ♡♡♡
buriedphoenix #4
Chapter 5: This was a really, really nice chapter. Jongdae's longing and pain feels so palpable here. But the way you described the anxiousness and the shadows of Exordium is truly remarkable. I admire that about your writing. Jongdae's mum and Zitao are such a great addition to the story as well!
Missanion #5
Chapter 3: This chapter was beautiful. To know that Jongdae love Junmyeon so much is heartwarming. It make me feel sad too for Jun but he is so kind that will forgive him.
buriedphoenix #6
Chapter 4: I forgot to ask the last couple about the surfshop, but everything that comes around goes around, I guess. Another strong chapter and seeing Jongdae vanish from Chanyeol's perspective is really interesting, but my heart hurts for both of them. Also, I won't get enough of the water related metaphors, love the sailing boat one!
Missanion #7
Chapter 1: This is good. I like the way you describe the places, the weather, the seasons, clothes, everything. I can have a clear image of what is happening and how. I like the "after life "dinamics. The joseon clothes and long hair just give them a more serious aspect while doing their job.
I have a doubt, why when Junmyeon "manifested" his hair came back to normal ( being it long in their spiritual form) but Jongdae had to cut it? I have the theory that it is because he is new and that he was to visualice his manifested form the way he likes it; just like Junmyeon that had it short with a modern hairstyle.
Also, you describe well a panic atack, depresion and the sensation of being in a deep hole, the sadness and emptyness you feel in that state.
Uutllaaak #8
Chapter 6: this is the most beautiful thing I've ever read😭😭😭💓💖💗. The best!!!
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