This fic was created purely because I "wanted to read" a Mark Jin fic.

It's my first fic. If I'm right or wrong, please give me some advice.

Anyway, thank you for coming to read.

This fic is not exciting, focusing on "comfort".

Because Mark and Jinyoung are each other's "comfort".

Mardy Bum

Incheon International Airport, Republic of Korea

“Korean Air Flight KE691 is now ready for boarding...”

As soon as the announcement sounded, Park Jin Young immediately threw his backpack onto his back and prepared to board the plane, not forgetting to prepare his passport and

Boarding Pass

I held it in my hand anxiously.

He admitted that he was a bit nervous. Even though this isn't my first time flying, And it's not the first time traveling abroad. But this is the first time I have to go abroad… alone.

Crazy idea This (in his opinion) arises from rashness. (and his quickness in withdrawing plane tickets) that night The night he was dumped by his boyfriend of more than 1 year and 8 months.

“Jinyoung, we have something to talk about.”

“I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I tried to love you. Tried to return to the way it was before. But I can't do it.”

"I said... let's break up."

After being dumped Jinyoung only knew that he wanted to be alone for a while. I want to disappear and make up my mind. A trip to Taiwan that was completely unexpected happened.

In fact, almost 2 months had passed since that event. He admitted that he didn't want to go now. But everything has been taken care of. Treat it as going to rest.

Taipei, Taiwan

Traveling alone is not a bad thing at all. After he traveled from the airport and arranged accommodations The worries he had had disappeared by almost half. Traveling to various places In Taipei it is quite convenient. The train system is similar to Korea. It's not too difficult to understand. Aside from the Chinese language he could only guess at.

From the Chinese characters that I have studied Other than that, there's nothing bad. To the point where he thought He should have started traveling alone a long time ago. It gives time to yourself without having to worry about anything.

But... it would have been better if Jaebeom hyung could sit and sip Mao Kong's tea together.

“Jaebummi, Jinyoung wants to go to Jinhae. Shall we take the train and travel this weekend?”

“You can't, Jinyoung. I'm still not comfortable.”

“Jaebeom hyung wants to go to Japan. Let's go on a long holiday next time."

“Traveling outside the country costs a lot of money, Jinyoung. I'm starting to save money. Let's not go yet.”

Jinyoung also doesn't know why for 1 year and 8 months he was with Jaebeom hyung. They had never once gone anywhere together alone, even though he liked to travel.

Maybe it was because Jaebum never thought about taking him away.

Maybe it was because Jinyoung would never make any serious plans.

But to think of reasons now would be too late. What he has to do now is Accept the fact that the other person is no longer by his side. And being alone isn't a bad thing... I'm just not used to it yet.

Even though I'm starting to get used to being in Taipei alone without understanding Chinese, But today was the day that made the anxious Jinyoung think about traveling alone. It's not a good idea!!

Because in the past I visited main tourist attractions. In Taipei, I've been almost everywhere. Today, I want to challenge myself by hiking Yangmingshan Mountain. Actually, the path on the mountain was not challenging. How to reach the mountain is the challenge!! Connect to many buses. Plus it's only in Chinese. Even if you have a guidebook in hand But when there is no one to share the suffering with, he can't help but worry.

As soon as we reached the bus stop, Jinyoung immediately started looking for the bus that he needed to take. But there was no indication that that bus would come. Until he began to worry whether he had come to the right place to wait or not.

If you're not sure, you have to ask. Jinyoung started looking for someone nearby who seemed to be able to communicate in English. He himself is not very good at English. But speak Korean I don't think anyone will understand.

“Ex… excuse-me? You... speak English?”

Jinyoung decided to ask the young man in line behind him in simple English. This person must be able to at least communicate with him.

The young man looked up from his phone and took off his headphones. Then he raised his eyebrows and looked at Jinyoung with eyes full of questions. Jinyoung was kind enough to fight the tiger and asked again.

“You… understand English?”

Jinyoung was starting to get nervous now. Or could this young man not understand what he was saying?

Meanwhile, Jinyoung turns around because he thinks he'll have to ask someone else...

“Oh! Yes, I can. Of course! You need help? Sorry I can’t hear you well the first time, though”

The young man quickly replied in a difficult American accent. It's like being a native speaker. It made Jinyoung so distraught that he couldn't do anything. Well, he didn't listen in time.

The other party seemed to notice that Jinyoung probably didn't understand what he was saying. So he spoke another sentence, slower and clearer than the first time.

“You need help?”

This time, Jinyoung understood the man in front of him. So he asked what he was curious about and got the answer: He was waiting at the right spot. Jinyoung chose to thank him and turned back to waiting for the bus again.

“Where are you from?”

The young man invited him to talk again after the bus he was waiting for had not yet arrived. Jinyoung secretly felt a little nervous. If you want to use English, you can ask for directions. Instead, start talking in person. Honestly, he's not sure at all. But if you don't answer, you'll lose your manners.

“I’m from South Korea.”

“You come from Korea?! What city are you from?”

Okay, so this guy always has surprises up his sleeve. Previously, it was native English. You can still speak Korean!! You're going to be a genius!!

“Are you Korean?”

When he can communicate in Korean like Jinyoung Small conversations are no longer worth it.

“Not at all. Actually, I am American. but of Taiwanese descent.”

“Then why can you speak Korean?”

“When I was young, I often went to summer school in Korea, and I was interested in them.

K-Pop

Hahaha, my name is Mark. pleased to meet"

Jinyoung was stunned by the talkativeness of the person in front of him, before he realized that Mark had already extended his hand in front of him.

“I'm Jinyoung.”

Jinyoung introduced himself and reached out his hand to shake the young man in front of him.

“So, what city does Mr. Jinyoung come from?”

After that, the conversation between Jinyoung and Mark continued. Most of the time it's more Mark telling stories non-stop. Mark said he traveled from LA to visit relatives in Taiwan with his family. But just staying at a relative's house was boring, so I chose to go hiking like Jinyoung. Even though Jinyoung was the one listening most of the time.

But he didn't feel uncomfortable in the slightest. Maybe it's because of Mark's gestures and voice that are inviting and interesting to listen to.

“Oh, the bus has arrived. Let's go, Mr. Jinyoung.”

The two of them walked onto the bus and continued their conversation about the weather. It's strange too, even though we just met. But why was Jinyoung so comfortable talking to this stranger? Maybe it's because he's alone. I haven't talked seriously with anyone for many days. When I met Mark who could speak Korean, it was like meeting a friend to talk to to relieve loneliness by default.

“Miss Jinyoung, I just asked the auntie sitting in front to bring me one. The route you want to take is a different stop than mine.”

Mark said, opening it.

Google Map

Look at the route as well. Jinyoung heard that. Worries that seemed to have been forgotten before surfaced again. I didn't expect Mark to be my travel companion. But if I have someone to go with, it would be good.

“Hey, why are you going that route?”

Mark's question pulled Jinyoung out of his thoughts.

“There's no particular reason. I read the reviews and they said it was beautiful and there weren't many people. I don't like crowded places.”

"Really? Hmmm...or should I go with you?"

Mark was silent for a moment before mumbling the last sentence to himself. Jinyoung really wants Mark to go with him. But I don't know why he didn't speak out loud. Maybe it's because he's not the type of person who's good at making friends. It's up to Mark to decide.

The auntie who was sitting in front turned to say something to Mark. It was the same moment the car stopped. Jinyoung guessed that this was the bus stop that Mark was supposed to get off at.

Or should he go down with Mark? Just thinking about having to continue riding the bus without being able to communicate with anyone makes me secretly worried.

The moment Jinyoung was about to turn around and tell Mark that he had changed his mind. Mark hurriedly blurted out first.

“Mr. Jinyoung, I think I'd better go with you. Going alone is lonely.”

Mark and Jinyoung finally arrived at their destination. Today the weather is perfect for hiking. Even though it was sunny, the weather was not too hot.

Even though this was the path Jinyoung chose. But he had not carefully studied which way to go. Because at first I planned to come alone.

“I'm sorry, sir. I didn't plan it. So you have to suffer through trial and error with me.”

Jinyoung apologized to Mark first. Because he felt like he was making Mark suffer, I don't know.

“Oh my gosh, why are you apologizing? You haven't done anything wrong, haha. You don't have to plan too much when you come to hike. We come to trial and error together. If you get lost, get lost together. Haha. If you have an appointment, call to cancel first in case you get lost."

Jinyoung laughed at Mark's good mood. Why was he apologizing? But it's like saying sorry is already a word in his mouth.

The two of them walked slowly along the path. Follow the signs that point the way from time to time. For some people, hiking may involve endless trees. But for Jinyoung The strange shapes of each tree captivated him.

"Mark, aren't you bored? Come hiking."

“No, why are you bored?”

“No, I really like it. But many of my friends have personalities like Mr. Mark. Usually don't like hiking. Said it was boring.”

“So what is a personality like mine?”

"Like, Friendly, easy to get along with, has a good sense of humor. You seem more like a social person than a quiet hiker."

“I take it as a compliment hahaha if you like hiking. Doesn't that mean you're not friendly?”

“I don't know, I think I'm a boring person. It suits the atmosphere in the forest well.”

“No, as far as I've known you. For how long? more than two hours You are not boring haha.”

Even though walking up the mountain is tiring, But neither Mark nor Jinyoung wanted to stop this flowing conversation for even a second.

They both walked right and wrong until they found a resting point with a waterfall behind them. Mark decided to stop here and take out a sandwich from his backpack.

“Mr. Jinyoung, I think we'd better stop here for lunch. The atmosphere is really good.”

lunch? Oh my gosh, I guess I forgot something in the morning. Just worried about the route Forgot to buy a sandwich from the convenience store.

“Don't say you forgot!!”

“Oh, that's right.”

"If you don't mind, you can share some of mine to eat."

“It's not…”

"Eat it. I want you to taste it. My sister made it. It's very delicious. There's an egg salad sandwich and a turkey sandwich."

“Then I apologize for disturbing you.”

“Sorry again. This word gets stuck around a lot. It's not good. Wouldn't it be better to change it to thank you? By the way, how old are you?"

“Me? 22 years.”

“I'm 24, so we're not that different. I think we should change the way we talk, right? It's strange when you talk to each other."

After agreeing on a more casual language, the two slowly began eating their sandwiches while admiring the waterfall. Try to take in as much of both the taste of the lunch and the atmosphere around you as possible.

“Does Jinyoung travel alone often?”

“No, this is the first time. I'm super excited but I'm starting to get hooked haha.”

“Then why suddenly? That's why I want to travel alone."

"Well... I'm heartbroken, Mark. Haha."

Jinyoung tried to cover up the last part of his sentence with a laugh so as not to make the other person feel pity or sadness for his story.

“It must hurt a lot. To the point of buying tickets to go abroad.”

“That's quite a bit, brother. This person is the longest I've ever been with. I intend to be serious too. They are the people I open up to the most.”

“How long has this been going on?”

“More than a year, bro.”

"Oh, it's really been a long time, haha."

Jinyoung didn't know why he was so 'open' to the stranger in front of him. Maybe it was because this stranger was 'not strange' but rather felt strangely comfortable being around.

"But I don't think anything of him anymore. It's like... I can accept the truth."

“And if he comes back?”

“Well… if it was two months ago. I will probably tell you that I will go back. But now probably not.”

Mark chose to raise his eyebrows in question. Because right now his entire mouth was full of his sister's delicious egg salad sandwiches.

“Well… it's like a book. If we go back and read the books we've read before. Was it the same at the end? If we knew that the ending was sad If you go back and read it again. Anyway, it's sad. I don't want to be sad."

“But I think in a different way. Even though the book will be the same. But if we read at different times We will interpret the meaning differently. I mean people will change continuously. If at some point we and that person meet again. It's like the same book but interpreted in a new way.”

“Um, I'll think about it. But right now I want to focus on getting over it first. Haha.”

"Oh, are you still sad? I'm sorry, I shouldn't have invited you to talk about this."

Even if asked about personal matters But Jinyoung doesn't see it that way. Instead, he viewed it as being able to talk about personal matters with unfamiliar people. Give a new perspective with him more And Mark's lack of judgment towards him. So he dared to discuss this matter with Mark comfortably.

After finishing a delicious lunch The couple decided to walk back out and wait for the bus to return to the same spot where they had met earlier in the day. I thought it was funny too. Just a few hours ago, they didn't know each other at all. But now we have become friends.

And after going down from the mountain What will it be like?

“Brother Mark, can I ask for your face?”

Jinyoung was secretly shocked at himself as well. Normally, he's not the type to add people's Facebook pages. But I just thought that I wouldn't meet the person in front of me. We will have to part from each other as if we were just passing by. He already regretted this five-hour relationship.

"Okay, but I don't really get to play."

After adding friends Jinyoung also went to look at Mark's picture. Mark seems to be a person who travels a lot and dares to try many things. At least I used to.

skydiving

That's right.

“Does Brother Mark like to travel? There are a lot of pictures.”

“Yes, I like to travel. I think it was an eye-opener.”

“Very good, I want to travel often. Like Mark, but..."

“But what?”

“Many things, sir.”

“Do you want it like this? Set a goal. Umm, is it America? If we really come, will you let me stay for free? One problem solved, haha.”

Has this guy named Mark ever been stressed about anything? While Jinyoung sees that there are many things to think about when traveling. But Mark said it like it was the easiest thing in the world. But because of Mark's chillness. That made Jinyoung start to think that maybe many things weren't as difficult as he thought they were.

“If you let me live for free I'm really going. Don't go back on your word."

“Nanny completes 3 meals every day too!! Let's get it within this year haha.”

“Really? So I'm not worried anymore. I will follow the nanny to the exact location!!”

I don't know how much Mark attaches importance to that contract. But for Jinyoung Mark's invitation is about to change his outlook on travel forever.

The bus returned to the same stop where the two of them had met. After this it's time to leave. Mark has to go home and pack his bags and get ready to fly back to LA tomorrow. Jinyoung plans to leave Taipei tomorrow morning so he chooses to go back and get some rest.

After this, we have to leave each other...

"I'm very thankful to Mark today. If it weren't for him, I definitely wouldn't have been able to climb the mountain. Haha."

"Just saying, haha, I'm glad I got to see Jinyoung today. If we hadn't met, I probably wouldn't have had as much fun hiking up the mountain. Thank you."

Mark said, rubbing Jinyoung's head gently. Even though we had known each other for less than 24 hours, Jinyoung didn't feel disgusted by the other's actions at all.

“Tomorrow Brother Mark will be back. Have a safe trip.”

“We are the same. If there's anything I can help you with a little, message me. And don't forget about going to America. I'm serious. The free food promotion only lasts until the end of the year, haha."

After saying goodbye The two of them were separated. Mark took another bus home. Jinyoung takes the train back to the hotel.

When you arrive at your accommodation The first thing Jinyoung hurriedly did was write a diary. To record good memories that happened today I don't want to forget even a single second. It's strange that Jinyoung has met such a good friendship. In a place where he didn't think it would happen, let's just say that today he didn't think about Jaebum hyung at all, um... actually he thought about it.

But I'm not stuck with it like I used to be. This might be a good sign. Let him start a new chapter in his life. Try something new. Find new goals In life, maybe?

At least you have to travel to America. Within this year

END