i saw you guys scared last chapter, i was gonna do a whole plot twist but i decided woosan softies so nothing bad will be happening anymore LMAO

fast forward 5 days later

the house looked the same as he could remember. the yard had neatly cut grass and flowers his mother planted were still there. he walked up the stairs with his mind racing.

should i do this?

what if he's not here?

maybe he doesn't remember me?

san felt anxious as he pushed his hand towards the door and finally knocked. the door opened revealing a middle aged man who looked up with wide eyes. the man looked at him without moving, watching his every movement to process if this was really happening.

"yeah... it's me." san said breaking the silence. he could never forget how his father looked. it's been over 10 years since he's last seen him and despite the aging in his face san just knew that was his father.

he was pulled into a tight hug. san didn't know he was crying till he felt tear droplets on his face. his father had said nothing so far feeling too choked up to open his mouth. his son was here, remembering his words and came back.
they pulled away and his father pushed him inside the house.

"would you like water? anything to eat? i've been waiting for this day i didn't think you'd ever show up." his father smiled. san sat down and shook his head. the house looked the same minus the wall color. the once white shade was now a light beige which fit perfectly with the furniture.

"i actually have a lot id like to tell and ask. mom wouldn't really tell me much and truthfully you're my last hope. i didn't come here just for answers but recently i went to korea and flashbacks to the day me and mom left, i remember you telling me that you'd always be here." his father had sat across from him and nodded looking forward to what san had to say.

"i got my soulmate tattoo, when me and mom went to korea i found him and there was some complications. his tattoo started disappearing and i couldn't help but think about how could soulmates be detached. then i thought of you and mom. wooyoung, my soulmate had some sort of side effects. mom didn't go through them and i didn't either... did you go through it?" flashbacks to when sans mother announced she wanted to separate filled his fathers mind. san saw his face fall at remembering the countless days in bed not eating. the constant calling out of work because he couldn't bring himself to get up. the itching and scratching of his arm as his tattoo faded away.

"side effects happen to the person who experiences one sided love... i thought your mom and i were doing great, but i did see a change. i don't know what caused it but i noticed her tattoo disappearing before mine. hers was gone first and once she said separate was all it took." he said. he never thought he'd experience any type of pain. nothing could ever beat it. san had knew his mom was a women of barely any feelings. she doesn't even care about him finally finding his soulmate and wasn't happy about it. san looked at his father not knowing what to say so he switched the conversation.

"i plan on finishing school in korea to be with him. i also have to be here to get some papers to fill out to try and gain citizenship there. i leave in two weeks and i wanted to spend my time here with you to catch up. we haven't seen each other in years, i would like to know what's going on." he smiled. his fathers face brightened up. he always knew san would grow up respectful and kind. he had always hoped for a positive outcome in his future.

"of course you can stay here! i can drive you home to go collect some stuff." he smiled walking up to get his keys. san saw how much his life was improving and he started feeling extremely happy. thinking about wooyoung made him miss him even more. due to time zones they weren't able to speak often but constantly left updates about each other's day.

obviously the whole immigration thing is inaccurate but it is fanfic so pretend it works like that <3