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kumo_is_kumo
Title: The Perfect Choice (Volume 1)
Pairing: Jongkey
Genre: Romance, Fluff, Smut, Drama, Angst, Fantasy
Length: Series
Summary: This is a story of a Crown Prince and an ordinary boy from two different worlds who are brought by fate and get tangled in a complicated relationship. Are they the perfect one for each other?
It is already Monday again when Kibum wakes up with swollen eyes. He has no appetite and he clearly ignores the worried glances that Jonghyun gives him. They even don’t talk in the car to the school. Jonghyun has tried on talking, “Did you sleep well last night?”
Kibum simple ignores him. He feels a bit sorry with Jonghyun but he is seriously not having any urge to talk right now. He can see how Jonghyun silently sighs at his act and he wants to answer him but no. At least not now.
The lessons are blurred to Kibum. He pays no attention to the teachers and he is seriously ignoring his friends. Yixing has come and gently asks him what is the matter but Kibum shakes his head no before leaving him and Woohyun at the lunch time. Kibum ignores the way Jonghyun’s gaze is locked on his back.
Kibum climbs up the stairs leading to the rooftop. The guards stop by the door and Kibum feels himself alone. He is quiet thankful with their consideration.
He takes out his phone, staring at his mom’s numbers, contemplating whether to call her or not. It is as if they have the same mind, Kibum flinches when his mom is the one calling him.
“M-Mom?”
“Kibum-ah, what is wrong with your voice?” He hears his mom’s voice and Kibum feels his wall is breaking down. He sobs before answering her, “Mom, Mom, I miss you...”
“Hey, honey. Why are you crying? You are at school now, don’t you?”
Kibum nods even though she can’t see him doing that, before humming as an answer. She chuckles, “It’s embarrassing to cry like that at school! What will you do if someone sees you? You will ruin your own image, Kibum!”
He smiles. “Mom. Why don’t you tell me that you were leaving?”
“I don’t want to make you worried, Kibum. You were so busy before. With you having your lessons at school and at the palace, and then you coming to see me at the hospital. You were tired, I can see that.”
“But, still,” he tries to argue.
“No but. This is why I don’t want to tell you, because you will act like this, silly,” his mom teases him. Kibum pouts at her tone but he feels his heart is fluttering.
“Mom, do you miss me?”
“Of course! I always miss you, my sweet pancakes.”
“Oh, Mom! Stop calling me that already! It’s so childish!” Kibum whines into the phone. His mom laughs from the other line and Kibum feels himself grinning.
“You used to love that nickname before! Now, now, are you on your lunch break now?” She asks. Kibum hums, playing with the small stone by his shoes.
“Go back to your class and be a good boy. Promise me?”
“I will promise you but only if you promise me something, Mom,” Kibum murmurs into the phone. “Hm? What is it?”
“Promise me... you will be healthy and come back soon.” He whispers. His mom stills for a second before she hums. Kibum can hear the smile on her voice.
“I promise. I will be healthy and come back soon for you, Kibum.”
“I love you, Mom.”
The school is finished and Kibum finds Jonghyun walking beside him. “Are you okay?” He asks carefully. Kibum stops on his track, gripping onto his bag before giving Jonghyun a small smile. He nods his head. Kibum swears he can see the light shining from Jonghyun’s eyes at his simple answer.
“So, I see that you don’t even pay any attention to the teachers,” Jonghyun teases him. Kibum scrunches up his nose in annoyance and fastens his steps. Jonghyun chuckles at him before grabbing onto his hand, stopping him from walking any further.
“Kibum-ah,”
He glances at him. “Do you have anything to do after this?” Jonghyun questions him. Kibum shakes his head no. Jonghyun breaks into a grin.
“Do you want to go on a date?”
They hold hands as they walk along the street. The guards are walking around them and Kibum feels like an idol in that TV show Guerilla Date. The people surrounding them are too many. He tightens his grip on Jonghyun’s hand once in a while.
Jonghyun tugs his hand, “Do you want to go somewhere? Or eat something?”
Kibum nods his head. He points onto the small shop by the corner of the street.
“What... is that?” Jonghyun asks carefully. Kibum stifles a chuckle. “Ttokppokki.”
Kibum orders a few portions of that, giving them to his guards and Secretary Hwang, before digging for his own. He hums in happiness at the taste of the spicy rice cakes; it has been a while since he last tastes it. Jonghyun stares at him skeptically and Kibum smiles at him.
“Don’t you eat?” Kibum asks him despite the chaos of people around them.
Jonghyun gulps nervously, “I... have never eaten that. Is it good?”
Smiling, Kibum picks a piece of the red-colored foods with the fork. “You have to try to know the taste.”
The Prince parts his lips and lets Kibum feeds him the foreign snack, ignoring the hushed whispers from everyone for seeing their public display affection. He stops chewing whatever it is in his mouth, eyes rounding so huge and he stares amazed at Kibum.
“Good?” Kibum asks him with a smile. Jonghyun blinks his eyes in disbelief, “What is this? Why does it taste very good?”
Kibum stifles back a laugh and covers his mouth to hide his chuckle. The Prince is just too cute to be true. Seeing how Jonghyun’s eyes are twinkling while eyeing the spicy thing, Kibum scoops up another for him. Jonghyun takes it into his mouth before whining while opening his mouth. “It’s hot!”
Seeing that, Kibum can’t hold back his laughter any longer and lets himself cracking. Jonghyun intends to glare at him but seeing his smile, he joins him in his laughter, completely forgetting everyone around them.
The snack is finished and Kibum grabs his hand to pull him towards one small game center. There is one basketball game machine and of course Kibum will choose to play it. He laughs everytime his shoot fails to get into the ring. Jonghyun stands by his side, eyes locked on his laughing figure and he feels his heart flutters. Just by seeing Kibum smiles is enough for him.
They get into the car and it is silent between them. Jonghyun silently glances at Kibum in a few seconds to make sure he is okay. He is not expecting Kibum to suddenly put his hand over his. The Prince is surprised at the sudden move and he stares questioningly at him. Kibum locks his gaze out of the window.
“Thank you.”
The whisper comes out soft and Jonghyun stares at him in surprise. The Prince lets out his lopsided smile before flipping his hand, letting their palms meet.
“Anything for you,” he says, lifting Kibum’s hand and presses a gentle kiss on his knuckles. Once he looks up, he finds Kibum is staring at him with blushing face.
“...idiot.” Kibum mumbles under his breath, averting his gaze back to the window. Jonghyun ignores the embarrassed insult, holding his hand before deciding to intertwine their fingers into the perfect braid.
They have dinner with the royal family and Kibum is picking on his foods. He doesn’t really feel comfortable to be sitting in one table with the Queen after everything that happens between them before. He feels kinds rude to her when he knows that she only wants the best for him and his mom.
The King is talking to Jonghyun about politics or whatever it is. Kibum scoops another spoonful of soup into his mouth when suddenly he feels the Queen’s attention is directed onto him.
“Your mother has arrived. The treatment will be started as soon as possible.” She says. Kibum looks up from under his eyelashes, nodding his head. “Thank you, Your Majesty.” He whispers softly.
“No. Call me Mother,” she says to him. Kibum gulps, “Yes, Your Maj—I-I mean, Mother.”
“If that is the case, then you have to call me Father!” The King says to him. Kibum hesitantly nods his head. “Y-Yes, Father.”
He feels Jonghyun’s hand on his thigh, giving a comforting caress. Kibum is about to swat his hand away when suddenly the little Princess is speaking.
“Oppa, it has been a while since you have read me books!”
“Alrigh, alright! Let’s do it tonight, okay?” Jonghyun says, earning an excited nod from her.
Kibum is currently doing his homework on the coffee table in Jonghyun’s room when the Princess suddenly comes into the room, small head poking in from behind the door. Kibum chuckles at the sight and he stops writing the calculation.
“Princess Jungmi, what are you doing there? Why don’t you come in?” He calls for her. She stares at him before shyly making his way in, closing the door behind her. She walks towards him, chubby fingers clutching onto a few books.
“Where is oppa?” She whispers. Kibum sits on the couch and watches her crawls up onto the couch as well. “He is taking a shower. Why don’t you talk to me while waiting for him?”
“Um... can you help me?”
“Sure. What is it?” Kibum leans down to her level. She holds out a book into his face and she grins shyly. “My homework?”
Kibum chuckles. “Do you want to sit on my lap?” She grins at his offer and crawls into his lap, leaning against him.
They get along quickly. She is very adorable and there is no way Kibum won’t like her. He is in the middle of explaining another problem of her math when suddenly Kibum feels presence behind him. He glances back and finds Jonghyun leaning against the back of the couch, peering down at them.
“Oppa!”
“You two are having fun without me,” Jonghyun says. Kibum rolls his eyes and the Princess closes her homework before chanting ‘up, up!’ Jonghyun grins, taking her into his arms before he joins Kibum on the couch.
“What are you two doing just now?” He questions. Kibum shrugs, leaning his head back on the couch. “Just doing her homework—hey, it’s not done yet, Princess! Don’t think I forget about it!” Kibum playfully scolds her.
Jonghyun laughs at his scolding, the Princess pouts before laughing as well. Kibum huffs, folding his arms in front of his chest. “Nothing is funny!” He murmurs. The Princess pokes his cheek and Kibum holds back himself from smiling. He wants to stay in his angry act but the giggles from her break his wall.
“Okay, you win!”
Princess Jungmi laughs behind her hands, before being shaken by Jonghyun. “Now, finish your homework, Princess.”
She pouts but obediently does so. Kibum would help her once in a while. Jonghyun simply leans back to watch the two getting closer by the minutes.
“It’s done! Oppa, storytelling! Hurry!”
Jonghyun grabs one random book from the various titles she has brought with her before. She leans her head on Kibum’s neck, fingers grabbing his shirt here and there while listening carefully to whatever story Jonghyun is reading for her. She is listening excitedly but her eyes are closing anytime soon. Kibum tilts his head to smile at her sleepy face. It is too cute to be missed.
The knocks on the door take their attention away from the story and someone comes in. “It is time for Princess Jungmi to sleep, Your Majesty.”
Jonghyun nods his head, taking her away from Kibum’s arms before handing her to the woman. He kisses his sister’s temple who is in the middle of dozing off before whispering her a good night. Kibum waves at her even though he is not sure whether she is staring at him or not.
The door closes and they decide to go to bed as well. They are both not asleep yet and Kibum is just staring at the ceiling.
“Hey,” he calls for the Prince. Jonghyun hums questioningly.
“Your sister is cute, you are not.”
Jonghyun scoffs at him. Kibum smiles to himself at Jonghyun’s silence.
“Your tournament is coming up.” Jonghyun mutters all of sudden.
“Yeah,” Kibum nods, “it is the last tournament before graduation so we have to win.”
“Mm. Want to play tomorrow?” Jonghyun glances at him. Kibum does the same. “You can play?”
Jonghyun rolls his eyes, snorting at his words. “Are you insulting me?”
“I thought you can’t play,” Kibum jokes. Jonghyun chuckles, “Just don’t be sad if you lose against me.” Kibum says.
“Try me.” Jonghyun mumbles with a smile, fingers pressing playfully on Kibum’s button-like nose. Kibum whines at that, swatting his hand away. He yawns before deciding to sleep.
Turning his back towards the Prince, Kibum closes his eyes and soon he is off to the dreamland. The Prince simply locks his eyes on his back. It is another half an hour when the sleeping Kibum turns back to face him, eyes closed in his sleep and lips slightly parted. Jonghyun still hasn’t fallen asleep yet.
He carefully scoots closer as to not wake him, before gently pulling Kibum close to him; hugging him to his chest tight.
They go to the private court in the palace. Kibum has joked around of beating Jonghyun but the Prince won’t let him gets the satisfaction. They play for a while and Kibum admits that playing against a strong opponent feels amazing.
“You are not bad!” He shouts between his panting, a wide smile decorating his lips. Jonghyun chuckles, dribbling the ball in his hand against the ground. Kibum locks his eyes on the ball, before he yelps when Jonghyun runs pass him in a swift move before shooting the ball into the ring.
“No fair! I was talking!”
“Your fault.”
Kibum grits his teeth before stealing the ball from Jonghyun’s hand. He runs away, shooting another score before laughing proudly.
They both lay down on the ground, panting like mad. The scores are in a tie.
Kibum speaks in between his pants, “You are not bad, Prince.”
Jonghyun chuckles, turning his head only to find Kibum closing his eyes, smiling slightly. He stares at Kibum’s peaceful face, inspecting his side profile before his gaze gets focused on his lips.
It is just too much for him.
Getting up on his elbow, Jonghyun leans down against his soon-to-be spouse, pecking his lips all of sudden. Kibum opens his eyes in surprise, finding Jonghyun’s face in less than an inch from his, arms trapping him down.
Kibum grabs onto Jonghyun’s upper arm, raising his back to sit up but Jonghyun pushes him back against the ground and sealing their lips again.
A/N: Hello! More fluff in this chapter, and Jonghyun is losing his control xD lol
What will happen next? Of course you will have to stay tune to know what is happening in the next chapter ^^
Hope to know what you think about this story and leave a comment or two down there :D Thanks for reading! <3
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Date: 2015-05-09 12:21 pm (UTC)I'm sorry for ranting about the queen in the previous chap >< I'm just so pissed seeing a sad Kibummie (can't blame a locket OTL) but I guess that was what his mom also want to do. I am really glad that Key is fine and lively now :') oh oh!! the princess is really cute and I think she's sweet too.. gahhh, I'm really loving this :')
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Date: 2015-05-30 08:17 am (UTC)thank you for reading! xD
Omfg
Date: 2015-05-10 09:09 pm (UTC)Omg I seriously can not wait! Their relationship is so cute!
Please update soon! Fighting^^
Re: Omfg
Date: 2015-05-30 08:17 am (UTC)have you read the newest chapter? ^^
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Date: 2015-05-10 09:56 pm (UTC)I will be waiting anxiously but patiently as usual.
Thanks for the update!
Xx L xX
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Date: 2015-05-30 08:18 am (UTC)have you read the next one? ^^
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Date: 2015-06-02 07:35 pm (UTC)Sorry, I will try to go back and comment.
Xx L xX
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Date: 2015-06-03 07:00 am (UTC)sorry about that xD
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Date: 2015-05-11 01:19 pm (UTC)Omg why would you end it there??????
Omg omg omg omg the feels are too much amajsjajansjansbsns
Aaahhh this chapter was so fluffy TTuTT my heart
I'm sorry I cant write more cuz I'm just so hajjsahshsjmans
Thanks for this cutesy fluffy chappie!
I cant wait for the next update! :D
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Date: 2015-05-30 08:19 am (UTC):3
thanks for reading!
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Date: 2015-05-30 09:21 am (UTC)When you said newest chapter, I thought you meant from The perfect choice XD
It was Beating hearts but thats great too so I'm not complaining :3
No problem~ ^^
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Date: 2015-05-30 09:30 am (UTC)the 8th chapter was out last week :3
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Date: 2015-05-30 09:31 am (UTC)Yes I know, I'm about to read it right now
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Date: 2015-05-30 09:46 am (UTC)enjoy~ ^^
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Date: 2015-05-13 02:22 pm (UTC)Thier Shared kisses are sweet.thanks for the update.liked it:)
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Date: 2015-05-30 08:19 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-05-16 02:42 pm (UTC)I'm happy to know that Kibum's mother is doing well.Their date is good,Jonghyun eating tteokpokki for the first time though. xD And the little princess is so adorable :)
Overall a nice chapter and update! Thanks and hope to hear from you soon :)
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Date: 2015-05-30 08:21 am (UTC)oho, the newest chapter is up already by the way~
thank you for reading!
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Date: 2015-05-18 12:47 pm (UTC)this is so cute and fluffy hahahahaha #Odd woohoo!!
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Date: 2015-05-30 08:21 am (UTC)yes go #Odd ! <3