Eddy Chen was convinced that his girlfriend of four years is his soulmate. The basis of soulmates is when your beloved soulmate dyes their hair, their hair color will be your eye color until they get it changed again. When his girlfriend and him gets golden caramel highlights, both their eye colors didn't change. However, Brett Yang's eyes have golden specks in them. The said Brett Yang is single. Somehow, Eddy knows that Brett is his soulmate. He couldn't accept it at the start, but when an accidental kiss happened, Eddy found that he can't get enough of the older man. Soulmate au.

Eddy's POV

I am most definitely sure that my girlfriend, Toni, was my soulmate. I mean, it made sense. We've been together for four years and our eye colors have stayed black, our natural hair colors. This is simply how you were taught to look for your soulmate. Their hair color will be the color of your irises.

It's quite beautiful, actually.

That's why me and Toni decided to get golden caramel highlights on their hair so our eye colors could match. We both liked the idea of having a touch of gold in our eyes. We were now waiting for each other to be finished so we could look at each other's eyes.

I was the first one to be finished because my hair was shorter than hers. I closed my eyes, not wanting to ruin the surprise. When Toni was done, we both sat in front of each other. I'm so nervous, what if it doesn't suit me? We held each other's hands and did a countdown.

Three.

Two.

One.

We both opened our eyes and became speechless. Her eyes were a different color.

"Toni, you're eyes. They're silver and black." I said, voice shaking a little as I was freaking out.

"Eddy, yours too. They're just black. The color hasn't changed at all." Toni said, sharing the same tone of voice as me.

We both looked at the mirror and saw it for ourselves.

"Eddy, we, we aren't soulmates..." Toni said, shocked.

"We ar-aren't. I really thought we were." I said with disappointment.

"It's okay, Eddy. Let's focus on finding our soulmates first." Toni said reassuringly, trying to calm us down.

"You don't have to look, he's there." I said, pointing at the man who had golden specks in his eyes with the silver and black hair.

The man was about to approach Toni. I whispered to her ear, telling her that we will talk later. I have to settle it with my own first. I walked around the mall and didn't look at people. I just don't know what to do. I should call Brett and tell him about it.

*note: Brett's in italics and Eddy's is underlined.

"Brett, can I come over? I have to tell you something."

"Yeah, I'm at home, stop by anytime."

"I'll be there in five. Thank you, man."

I arrived at Brett's house and knocked frantically. He opened the door and I tackled Brett into a hug. The house was a bit dim but I didn't care. I started crying, feeling all the emotions that I couldn't express with words flow freely. He hugged me tightly and asked me to tell him about it.

"Eddy, what happened? Why are you crying?" Brett asked, voice full of concern.

"Toni, not my soulmate." I said incoherently, sobbing between words.

"Eddy, how did you know?" He asked, never letting me go and sitting us down on the couch.

"We got our hair colored and her eyes, it didn't have the same color as mine. We got highlights of the same color. And my eyes, it's just black." I said, a little calmer than I was a while ago, but still sobbing.

Brett pulled away from the hug for a while. He replaced his body with a throw pillow and grabbed me a glass of water. He immediately returned and I drank the glass of water. The hiccups are now gone. I looked up at him and my eyes met his.

"Brett, you're eyes. They're, th-they're..." I said, unable to finish my sentence.

"They're what?"

"L-look in the mirror." I said breathlessly.

Brett did as I told him.

"They're your hair color..." Brett said, the emotion in his voice is unreadable.

"No, this can't be. You can't be my soulmate! You're like a brother to me. I think I'll die lonely now. Thanks a lot, world." I said, getting mad at no one in particular.

"Eddy, we just have to acc-"

"No, Brett. I can't deal with this." I said, raising my voice a bit louder.

"Eddy! We don't have to be lovers to be soulmates. We could still be best friends." Brett said calmly.

"Easy for you to say, Brett. You don't know what it's like to feel love!" The words coming out harsher than expected.

"You will still find love. Trust me. I'm sure a lot of soulmates are just best friends. You'd be fine!" He said as he pats my shoulder reassuringly.

"You think so?"

"Of course! Now, let's get you changed so you could sleep. I know you're tired. Take the bed, I'll just be running a few errands." He said as he coaxed me to his bedroom. I did as he said and fell asleep into a dreamless void.

- - - - - - - - - -

I woke up with a pounding headache. I sat up on the bed and found a glass of water and painkillers on top of the nightstand. I immediately took them and didn't move up from the bed. I tried to process everything that happened just a while ago.

I still have to talk to Toni.

I leave the bedroom and saw Brett on the couch. He was on his phone, reading a manga.

"Brett, I'm sorry but I have to go. I still have to talk to Toni."

"It's alright. Do you need a ride or anything?" He asked.

"No, it's alright. I'll come back here afterwards."

"Okay, call me when you're coming back. Be safe."

"I know, thank you."

- - - - - - - - - -

It's been a few months since I've moved in with Brett. Toni was getting married to Henry, his soulmate. As for me and Brett, were invited to the wedding. Brett and I never really got involved romantically. Sure, he was affectionate and always took care of me but that's just how he always was.

"Brett?" I called from my bedroom. After a few moments, he arrived at my door. His suit is now fixed and he was done preparing, too.

"What do you need help with?" He asked, examining my outfit to see what was missing.

"I need help with my tie."

He starts to knot my tie. I stare at Brett. He always took care of me. He always made sure that I'm always okay and puts me first. I quit looking for a significant other a long time ago. It seems as though they're all in love with their soulmates.

Brett was done with the tie and straightened up my outfit. He looked up at me and we meet each other's eyes. He fixed my shirt collar a bit and that was when I just couldn't help myself. I didn't know what pushed me to do it, but I leaned down on his lips. They briefly touched and I pulled away quickly.

"I'm sorry. It was an accident." I said, my voice rushed and quiet.

"It's okay. We have to go now, Eddy. Well be late." He said quietly as he grabbed my hand and lead me to the car.

I could feel my entire lips tingle and my stomach is filled with warmth. I don't know why but my hand felt empty when he finally let go of it. I could feel a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. What is this feeling?

I ignored it and focused on the wedding of one of my best friends now.

- - - - - - - - - -

Brett and I never really talked about the kiss. I could sense that he wants to talk about it but I feel that he doesn't want to make me uncomfortable. I also don't know why but I'm too attached to Brett, too. Almost like I'm really clingy to him.

I think it's just because I can't find a significant other.

I always want Brett to hold me close or at least be near me. I want to constantly see him and I miss him so much if he leaves me alone for too long. I also love holding him and being held by him. Sometimes, I even want him to kiss me again.

What? I don't like Brett like that. Why did I even say that?

He noticed that I gave us a little distance from each other.

"Eddy, are you okay?"

"Yeah, just felt a bit warm... Brett, can we talk?" I asked nervously.

"Sure, what do you want to talk about?" He said, not looking up from his phone.

It's now or never, Eddy. Now or never.

"How come you haven't dated someone over the years?"

"I don't really know. I guess no one really clicked with me." He said, looking up from his phone and draws his attention to me.

"How did you feel when you found out that I was your soulmate?" I asked, voice shaking a little.

"I guess it was mixed feelings? I always thought of my soulmate as someone I would love and would love me back. You know, someone to settle down with. I was happy and sad when I found out it was you. I was happy because at least I already know you. It felt sad though, only because I knew you didn't love me like that. It's cool, though. I respect your decision." Brett said honestly.

"We haven't really talked about the kiss." I said, a little bit scared of the outcome of the conversation.

"We don't have to talk about it if it makes you feel uncomfortable."

"No, we have to talk about it. It's making me a bit confused." I honestly admitted.

"Confused about what?" Brett asked with curiosity.

I sighed and continued my confession.

"It's just, after that kiss, it seems like I can't get enough of you. I felt as though I was holding onto you for dear life. I can't sleep without you and your touches make me feel really safe. You're really an amazing person. I thought about it, I really wouldn't mind if you kissed me." I said, feeling my cheeks get red from the confession.

Brett closed his eyes and sighed. He put me on his lap. I was now just straddling him. My knees are on the sides of his hips and his one hand was on my cheek and the other was on my thigh. He still has his eyes closed. I closed mine in anticipation.

Slowly, he kissed me softly and caressed cheek. He put the hand on the back of my neck and started playing with the little hairs. I moaned and opened my mouth. His tongue was exploring every inch of my mouth. My hands were on his shoulders as we pulled away. He rested his head on my shoulder and said:

"It took you long enough. I love you too much, Eddy Chen."

He held me tighter and brought me closer to him.

"I love you too, Brett Yang. I'm sorry it took so long."

I felt tears flow down my face. So, this is what it feels to be with your soulmate, huh? I wish I would've done this sooner.

"It's okay, Eddy. As long as you'll use my family name in a couple of years."

He said as he was crying, too. We didn't know how long we were holding each other like that but I don't care anymore. I love Brett Yang and I'll let the world know.