One Last Dance

            CORAL COLORED LIPS were already slightly parted, prepared to receive the spoon with the dessert when she caught her own actions being interrupted as the male decided to exchange the spoon’s route towards his own mouth; pair of onyx hues were faintly wider, staring at him and occasionally glancing at their hands touching before he finally stole the shaved ice to himself only, which simply caused a small but amused smile being drawn across her features.  ❝   are you going to invite me to have dinner with you  ?   ❞   she wondered, not quite certain if that had already been his subtle way to ask her out or if he was indeed just releasing a mere comment.  thus as their conversation continued, the woman leaned fully forth once again; elbow against the table’s surface as she rested her milky cheek on her palm so her eyes could remain fixed on his   (   tremendously handsome and masculine  )   facial traces   ❝   chaeri is indeed a great choice, but is her— boyfriend good enough too  ?  and about the gay couple, i thought about those two kids of 5tar  ?  it would also be a good way to promote the rookies and i heard fans find them cute together  ?  about the actors, i’ll leave that in your hands, if you don’t mind.   ❞   she responded in her typical more serious tone since they were taking care of business… but his following playful statement made her break that mask and flash him a more bright smile   ❝   you still miss a couple of wrinkles for that role, though.   ❞   she commented, unconsciously reaching her hand forth and gently grazing the tip of her finger over the outer corner of his eye until she noticed what she had done and slowly let her palm fall   ❝   but sure.  i’ll give you the list tonight.   ❞

      The way she reacted to his sudden touching her was naively ignored by him as he was way more focused on his food as he always seemed to be, in the end it was the only thing that would rival his love for music in such dramatic extent. "Only if you end up eating. It'd be a waste to keep up your diet when I'm already treating you to quite the luxurious dinner, not?" Now he looked up after all, observing her for a moment but he stuck with his previous words, she really didn't need to diet or lose weight when she was already pretty the way she was now. Not to mention with some more curves she also looked more appealing and he wouldn't feel like kissing a skeleton... Not the right time, Kyungsun. "If you want a sex scene, she'll probably bring out the good in him," he joked in his own stiff ways as he looked at her, acting over his own awkwardness of thinking about things he only ever considered when he was drunk and not sober like this moment. "Liwei and Zhouchen? I'll go talk to Jinnian about it. I think he needs to step by the office today either way." Together with Nayeon, he didn't even want to know what he'd get to hear next but the mere fact that he had needed to get a staff to buy all the many condoms for that little messy couple was already such a hasslesome though... Eyes darted up when sensing her hand approach, fixed on her with her so very gentle gesture that only made him calm down instantly, it was a weird feeling, to be all quiet and serene inside, as if nothing could disturb him now while he was watching her and feeling her hand touch him. "Before the night, honey. I'll need it sooner so I can look over it and tell you who is free and who isn't during dinner later."

—– ✤✤     “i told you that you didn’t need to come after school.” the teacher told the other. the reason why because lilith was upset with them and she didn’t dare to talk about it so she just wanted to avoid them as much as she can. “i was just about to head home anyway. i’m very tired. the kids were pretty hyped.”  

      "I still wanted to come," he denied in such naively bright way, had come to cheer her up and hype her a bit and not to achieve the very opposite by letting her sully his mood in return. "Let me take you out for dinner. If your kids were all that tiring, you surely don't have the energy to cook now to. Let me try to spoil you a bit. Please?"

Back in the day, when he was still an unwanted child in both worlds, he was taught that listening to other people’s conversations was rude. When caught, Daniel was punished and that was a place where he did not want to go back to. So in his mind, it was only normal for him to want and get out of there as quick as possible. Not to mention that he was in a country that did not appreciate the fairy folk that much. It was understandable, especially when the fairies didn’t love humans either. Each people tolerated each other and it was for the sake of maintaining that tolerance that he was here. But would that delicate thread be in danger if the king found out his conversation was being heard by no one but the oh so promising couple? Maybe he would be kind to his daughter but what about him? His position would probably be in danger and, who knows, maybe he would be labeled as a spy. His sister warned him about it but he was resolute to be useful to those who raised him, to his family. As dysfunctional as it was.

Yet he froze at the counselor’s words. A patrol disappearing on the fae border? What? How? Both countries had signed a peace treaty after sealing his and Jooyi’s wedding negotiations, so why and how did a human patrol disappear on the fae country’s border? All that crap about evesdropping someone’s conversation being rude forgotten as he leaned moved closer to Jooyi so he could listen to his future in-law conversation. “I can’t hear what they’re saying.”

Summer couldn’t believe she won the contest, this was something that never happened to her. She had the worst luck when it comes to contests and the like. She’d spent days freaking out about it and was so excited that she couldn’t stop talking about it and even bought new clothes for the occasion. Her heart fluttered in her chest as she approached the team of people she’d be traveling with. She smiled and bowed her head upon meeting the male’s gaze. Camera in hand, she takes a few pictures of their journey onto the plane. Her cheeks held a nice rosy hue as she settled in her seat next to him on the plane and found herself fiddling with the camera to keep from embarrassing herself.

      It was too much of a routine for him already, getting his luggage checked in, the security, walking through the airport to get to their gate, taking his seat in the usual first class - all while always keeping an ear on his manager in case he said something, the other on the staff of the magazine, and his eyes so attentively on the winner girl until they were nicely seated within the plane. "Here," he offered, handing her a little box with some meds for flight sickness, a sleep mask, additional pair of headphones and chewing gum, all those things of which one of his labelmates had adviced him to give away as present in case his travel mate would be the kind to be flying for the first time. "Are you nervous yet?"

         ❝   but aren’t you always worried about me, though  ?   ❞   he joked lightly, followed with a brief and soft chuckle as he tenderly nuzzled his cheek on hers from behind; the way she intertwined their fingers in her clingy but so affectionate mannerism, made him release a faint humming sound of pure satisfaction, adoring how those little acts of her always provided a pleasant warmth into his heart, simply because those same actions of her, even if small, were significant enough to make him feel utterly loved by her.  however, at her adorable squeal and her following sentences, gabriel could not hold back the purely amused laughter that rolled out from his interior, throwing his head back for a second before he snuggled his chin on top of her nude shoulder once more   ❝   yes you did, angel.  but   —   be honest right here   —   aren’t you quite satisfied with how muscular i am  ?  you know i love the gym and getting build up as i can, but i’m sure you also don’t disapprove that fact when we are making love.   ❞

      "I am," she answered while lightly leaning her head against his, smiling softly merely because she loved him and she loved this, the way she would always feel so close to him, how they could be so very affectionate with each other, how he would make her feel all fuzzy and warm inside even after all those years together, "Whenever I can't see you." Who knew what he was doing, he might be dropping some weights in gym when someone bumped into him and break his toes or someone would hit on him again, she had seen it all too often already when they had attended high school together, ever so beloved shining star of their year and maybe even all of their school, it had made her feel proud for the longest time before it had turned into jealousy actually. Just the memory would make her grumpy again if only it weren't for his laughter making all her sour feelings dissipate within a moment's time, pushing his chin up with her shoulder when he rested it on her again as if to give him a little punishment. "Bringing this up now is foul play! You're not wearing any clothes when we make love in first place!"

          THE JUDGMENTAL AND SARCASTIC LOOK he threw at her, was quite noticeable even from her part; the woman’s facial traces transformed into a serious-neutral expression so he couldn’t spot the current emotions running through her.  accident used to occur all the time to the most careful people in the world, so was it really that ridiculous of her having thought the baby girl was indeed the jaesun’s daughter  ?   ❝   you never talk about you or your life beyond your late night conquers.  so why would i even ask  ?  and hitting the internet to know about you isn’t a bit creepy and exaggerated  ?   ❞   she wondered, quirking an eyebrow before her gaze landed upon the little girl in his arms, causing an unconscious small but genuinely warm smile   ❝   yeah, i can see that.  she looks super comfortable around you.  and i’m fine with anything, thanks.   ❞

      "You never ask beyond my late night activities," he corrected her while shooting her a look past the open kitchen area of his appartment to watch her, "And my only conquers currently include you. Why look for someone else when I can just have you for another night in my bed?" It was really just the truth, he was awfully addicted to the taste of her and despite him still flirting around the clubs, at the end of the night he would always open up the door of a taxi for her alone. Eventually the eye contact was broken when he started to move around the kitchen, skillfully pulling out all the things he needed with one hand alone while also turning on his coffee machine with two cups beneath - the rich be blessed to afford only the best of the best. Except if it was about breakfast, it might seem luxurious to some, the way he seemed to make it more western but truth was that he just had no idea how to cook so bread and fruits would need to suffice. "Isn't she a little angel? If only she would eat everything I hand her like a certain someone."

          ❝   so i could prepare myself for your arrival  ?   ❞   he clarified her in a soft and soothing tone of voice; arms automatically curled around her petite figure, embracing her tightly and tenderly against his chest.  afterward, after her sentence about the food they would order in the future, kimoon could not prevent himself from releasing a brief and modulated chuckle; head dipping slightly sown so the male could press a chaste kiss on top of her head   ❝   not even wait a bit so i can enjoy my girlfriend’s company and embrace for a little longer  ?   ❞   he wondered, leaning his face a bit away so his gaze could meet the beautiful traces of her visage.  thus, after hearing her following question, the singer shook his head in faint and light motions   ❝   no.  nothing that comes to my mind right now, no.  but do you  ?  do you have anything you’d like to talk about before we follow your plan  ?   ❞

      "Why would you? You look best when you simply look like my boyfriend," she pointed out while forcing her body tightly against his, wrapping her leg around him so perfectly to make sure he had no way to part from her as if it wasn't her to usually push him away so cruelly. "You can enjoy my company all night long. You can embrace me all night long. You can also kiss me all night long. But if I don't eat anything soon, I'll get cranky." And for sure she was unbearable when she was hungry and had nothing else to do, there was always the option to just make out with him until they had passed out and fallen asleep or they took the easy route and would just order some food for them to share together. "No, not really," she said softly before she moved up to gently kiss him, press her lips against his so softly. "I just hated not being able to do this all day long."

“If I get my own lawyer maybe i’d win then.” he said with a sigh. “That’s because you’re getting old, you need to find a way to get young like me again.” he joked, playfully pushing the other. In reality xi kan knew the other wasn’t that much older than he was, and he kept up with xi kan’s antics rather well so he really shouldn’t be saying stuff like that. “After this comeback, no more cute stuff. I don’t think your heart can handle acting cute all the time, because I know I sure as hell can’t.” he made his way out of the practice room and out of the building, making his way down the street towards the first restaurant he could see. “I don’t understand why fans want us to keep doing cute concepts, it’s not like we can pull it off well in the first place.”

      "Where would someone like you who can't even order food online get a laywer?" He teased the boy who was like his little brother after all those years while just making it comfortable for himself, needing to use less of his strenght while the vocal pushed him around and past the door. "I said so from the beginning! Whoever had the idea to make us cover such a song should be the one to be sued," he said in an exaggerated manner while moving his frame just a bit to be able to wrap an arm around Xikan's shoulder to keep him close, "Good thing my producer at heart does never force me to do such thing. I really need to thank you for that." It seemed his mood had gone up again, smiling as he watched his closest friend throughout their walk through company hallways until meeting the cool outside air, merely following along wherever his partner wanted to take them. "Thinking about it... I don't think anyone in our company is able to."

            IT WASN’T AS HE PURPOSELY had forgotten the girl or her name   —   in fact, she still looked terribly familiar and it was messing with his mind even though he didn’t flash a single bit of such internal state.  but the truth was that minki never paid too much attention to the whole entertainment industry and back when they were in high school, he barely paid any attention to anyone from the opposite gender, simply because he was always too timid to approach any girl or have a proper conversation with one   —   which was also a fact that hadn’t change a lot during those adulthood years.  however, his thoughts were suddenly cut when a tiny figure approached the duo and immediately jumped towards the girl’s arms, only to reveal how she was indeed a singer; a click was made inside his mind and the kindergarten teacher finally thought he had solved the puzzle of why she looked so familiar.   ❝   i mean, for me i’d let you take him as he seems to know you quite well.   ❞   the man tried to explain, flashing the kid a beaming smile whilst he extended his hand towards the little one, gently ruffling his hair before he landed his focus once again to her   ❝   but unfortunately the rules obligate me to speak with his guardian or at least to see any sort of information that you can take him with you.   ❞

      Her heart was still beating heavily inside her chest as he just looked at her, her nephew truly a savior as she now put him down again and crouched down next to him, caressing his cheeks softly as she gave him a bright smile, reminding not to yell around that his family was partly famous before turning her attention to her former crush again. It was crazy how, even after all those years, he was making her heart stop for a moment merely by looking at his so charming face, an understanding expression shown as she shuffled a bit to get her phone out of her pocket and looking for the right contact for him to call, anything to just drag out this scene a bit longer, be able to see him just some minutes more. "I understand that. I also wouldn't get into a car that isn't from our company," she joked lightly as if to ease the mood before she sent off the little child to go and collect his stuff so they could leave after he would have also put on his shoes and jacket. "If it were your phone, I would now offer to give you my number once you figure out who I am and where you know me from. But it might be too forward to do this, not?" Especially since he didn't seem to remember her either way.