“Daehyun hyung, is there anything you want for your birthday?” Jongup asked. The BAP members were resting in their dorm after finishing their schedule for the day.

“Yah, he probably wants food as presents,” Himchan said.

“I do not,” Daehyun retorted, shooting a glare at Himchan.

 He turned towards his cute dongsaeng. “Jonguppie, I’ll like whatever you get me as long as it’s something meaningful from you.” He blushed deeply after the words left his mouth.  It sounded almost like a love confession and he knew he wasn’t being careful enough to hide his feelings for Jongup in front of the other members. But he had mixed feelings that his pure, sweet, innocent Uppie was oblivious to his hyung’s feelings. 

“But hyung, that makes it harder to buy something for you. Isn’t there anything you want in particular?” Jongup asked, staring at Daehyun with his super cute smile and wide puppy eyes.

“I WANT YOU,” Daehyun screamed in his head. The innocent question was enough to spiral him into a dark dreamland as he imagined all the other things he wanted from his dongsaeng. He forced himself back to reality when he felt he was taking too long to reply to his Uppie.

 “Uh…well not food for sure! Something that will last for a long time and can be easily carried.” So it can always remind me of you he thought.

Jongup nodded his head slowly. “Okay, hyung.” He gave him his signature angelic smile and walked towards the door.

“Where are you going Jonguppie?” Daehyun asked.

“The dance studio...I was thinking of practicing a new dance routine I made.” He didn’t look at Daehyun directly as he spoke and had already put his sneakers on, looking eager to leave.

 “It’s so late already, just rest for tonight,” Daehyun said worriedly, thinking of all the dangers Jongup might encounter alone.

Jongup shifted his feet. “Its okay hyung, I just need to move around for a bit. I’ll be back as soon as possible.” He opened the door and left hastily. 

Daehyun immediately got up from the sofa and headed for the door. He wouldn’t be able to sleep knowing Jongup was out alone at this time of the night. After all, his Uppie is the epitome of kindness and naivety and could be easily taken advantage of. 

Pulling a cap and mask down, Daehyun ran out of the dorm and into the streets of Seoul. He was quick enough to see Jongup walking towards the shopping district. That’s strange, Daehyun thought. The dance studio is in the opposite direction. 

Daehyun quickly chased after Jongup, making sure to stay hidden from him. Trailing as close to him as possible without being seen, he was surprised to see him stare intently at a window display of accessories and jewelry. Daehyun frowned and furrowed his eyebrows. His Uppie bought his stuff online ever since he was mobbed by a group of crazy fans when they recognized him at a department store.

He immediately walked to the entrance of the store to see that his Uppie was already paying for an item. Of course he would want to get out of there as quickly as possible Daehyun thought. His Uppie would’ve succeeded too, if the shop girl behind the register hadn’t recognized him. As she handed him his purchase in a fancy bag, she managed to get a good look at his face.

“Aren’t you B.A.P’s Moon Jongup???!!! Omo, I’m a huge fan, please shake my hand!”  In a flash, all the shop girls had surrounded the poor maknae like a pack of sharks and started taking pictures of him. “Oppa, can’t you show us a little bit of your six pack as fan service?” a girl asked flirtatiously. Batting her eyelashes coquettishly, she sidled up to him, slyly pressing her chest and body against his.

Daehyun’s mind roared in anger. His blood was boiling, body shaking and the only thing he heard was the thud of his heartbeat pounding in his chest. Charging into the store towards Jongup, he managed to pull him away from the throng of girls. “Sorry girls, we still have a schedule to finish,” Daehyun lied. He put on his best fake smile, waving to the fangirls with his hand as he exited the store with Jongup. 

When they were outside, they made a run for it, not stopping until they reached a park near their dorm. “Hyung, thank you for saving me,” Jongup said, panting a little. Daehyun shook his head, still a bit breathless. “Yah, what would’ve happened if I hadn’t come? We are idols now, we can’t go out whenever we want to,” Daehyun scolded.

Jongup bit his lips and turned his eyes downcast. “I’m sorry hyung…it’s just….this was something I needed to buy no matter what.” “What could be so important?” Daehyun asked curiously. Jongup was usually an obedient kid and this was the first time something like this happened since their debut. Jongup squirmed and shifted uncomfortably, still looking at his feet. Daehyun sighed, feeling a bit hurt that his dongsaeng wasn’t willing to tell him. “Uppie, hyung won’t pressure you to tell me, but make sure to go with someone next time. Let’s go back to the dorm now, okay?”

“Hyung, wait!” Jongup burst out, walking towards Daehyun. He closed the distance between them in a few steps and held the bag towards him with both hands. “It’s early, but happy birthday, Daehyun hyung,” Jongup said shyly. Startled, Daehyun looked at Jongup to see his beet-red face. Heart melting at the sight, Daehyun felt warmth shoot through him. “Aigoo… Uppie, thank you,” Daehyun was speechless. “Hyung, open your present,” Jongup said, cheeks still pink.

Daehyun obeyed and opened the velvet green box in the bag. A gleam of silver caught his eye; it was a silver chain bracelet with a single heart charm on the clasp. The lid of the box was inscribed with words in small text, saying the charm would allow the wearer to find his soul mate and their red strings of fate to intertwine.  

Jongup stared at Daehyun nervously as he read the words. “Hyung, I thought this might look good on you and I hope the charm will work….you know, because we’re idols, it might be harder to find true love,” Jongup mumbled the last part. Daehyun finally looked up from the box. “But Uppie, I’ve already found my soulmate,” Daehyun said simply. Jongup’s heart dropped and his face fell.  Daehyun immediately closed the distance between them. “I love you, Moon Jongup,” Daehyun said, looking directly into Jongup’s eyes. He leaned towards the younger boy and kissed his lips chastely. Jongup responded, deepening the kiss, and Daehyun felt himself melting into the sensation. When they parted for air, Jongup looked into Daehyun’s eyes. “I love you too, Daehyun hyung,” Jongup said earnestly, looking into Daehyun’s eyes.

He took the bracelet from Daehyun and put in on his wrist for him. “You’re mine now,” Jongup declared. “As you are mine,” Daehyun said huskily, taking Jongup’s hand and interlacing their fingers together. As they walked towards the dorms together, still holding hands, Daehyun chuckled. “Uppie, I really want to buy another bracelet so we can match now.” Jongup blushed. “Actually, Daehyun hyung, I bought one for myself,” he said sheepishly and took another box out from his jacket pocket. “But since only one of us can wear it at the same time, I’d like it if you wear it proudly in front of the fans,” Jongup requested. “Of course I will,” Daehyun replied and they sealed the promise with a kiss.