Beating Hearts Chap. 23
Jul. 11th, 2015 03:51 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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Title: Beating Hearts
Pairing: Jongkey
Genre: Romance, Fluff, Smut, Drama, Semi-Angst
Length: Series
Summary: Kibum was just like the usual boy around. He talked when he needed to. He laughed when it was funny. He stayed silent where there was nothing. But then, he found out that someone could pull out a lot more emotions from him. Someone that could make him understood what his beating heart was meant.
Jonghyun had been so clingy for a week. Kibum wouldn’t say that he disliked it, but sometimes it was a bit annoying. It was like Jonghyun was not going to let him go even for a second, well, except when they were in the university, that couldn’t be helped.
But once they got back home, Jonghyun would be on his cuddly mood, sometimes it annoyed Kibum and the younger male would glare at him, but Jonghyun decided to ignore it. Kibum sometimes found a free time alone when he would come to Jinki and asked him about Jonghyun’s weird behavior, but Jinki would glance away and answered him with a ‘No, I don’t know’. Kibum was sure Jinki was hiding something but he held himself from asking any further. It felt like something was wrong with Jonghyun.
“Hyung,” Kibum called with an annoyed tone, which Jonghyun had learned how to be oblivious with that. The older male kept his eyes on the papers he was examining, hands never stopped marking. The younger male’s eyebrow twitched and he shoved Jonghyun’s arm away from his waist.
“Seriously, what is wrong with you?” Kibum asked, rolling his eyes as he watched Jonghyun who was surprised with his sudden action.
“Bum?”
“Don’t you ‘Bum’ me! Get yourself a free space from me!” Kibum huffed. Jonghyun stared at him and Kibum thought he saw a flash of hurt in those brown eyes, but when Jonghyun blinked, it was gone.
“I thought you want me to stay with you?” Jonghyun pouted.
“Stay with me, not plastered to me!” He hissed, not really meaning to be so harsh but he couldn’t help it. Jonghyun was acting really weird and he was really curious with it.
Jonghyun opened his mouth, wanting to say something to reply him but then he bent his head down, his bangs covering his eyes. “I’m sorry. Um, continue your homework. I will see you at dinner, um, that is if you want to.”
Then he hurriedly grabbed his things, before pushing past the front door and entered his own apartment. Kibum blinked his eyes, not really expecting Jonghyun to get away from him just with those words.
Maybe he was too harsh to him?
Kibum shrugged; he could be ignorant sometimes.
Dinner time had come and Kibum glanced at the clock hanging above the window, biting his nails worriedly. Jonghyun hadn’t come and it was seriously weird. Usually Jonghyun would be lounging on the couch an hour before dinner time and then without Kibum had to call, the older male would be sitting on the dining table by himself.
Untying his apron, Kibum turned off the stove and stomped his way to the apartment next door. The door was unlocked and Kibum frowned at that. Jonghyun was not that careless.
“Hyung?” He called, walking through the small hallway towards the living room. Jonghyun was not there. Kibum frowned and entered the kitchen; the older male was also not there. Was he in his room?
The door was not closed properly and from the gap, Kibum could see just how dark the room was. What was Jonghyun thinking?
Just as he was about to scold the older male, Kibum froze on the doorway when he found Jonghyun sitting on the chair right beside the window. His look was blank, empty as if he was not really there. It was… quite scary, to be honest. Jonghyun had never had that kind of face before.
“…hyung?” Kibum whispered, before he saw Jonghyun’s head snapped towards the source of the sound. The empty look was soon replaced by a smile and… was that tear in his eyes…?
“Kibum-ah! What is it? Do you need help with your homework?” Jonghyun got up, walking towards him and pecked his cheek. Kibum locked his eyes on him and shook his head.
“It’s dinner time, hyung.”
There was a sudden flash of surprised look in Jonghyun’s eyes before he let out that stupid grin, the one that usually made Kibum wanted to kiss it.
“Oh, yeah, dinner. Yeah, let’s go!”
Jonghyun grabbed his hand and led him out back towards his own apartment. Kibum watched Jonghyun’s back curiously.
Something was wrong with his boyfriend.
Kibum found himself sitting on the counter again, waiting for Jinki to serve the order for a customer on the table around the corner. Once the restaurant owner was back to the register, Kibum grabbed his arm before he could move away again.
“I have been waiting for almost half an hour and there is no more waiting customer and you no longer have any reason to avoid me so I need you to sit down and answer my question, hyung.”
Jinki gulped at the stern tone and he sighed dejectedly. “Alright, what is it?”
Kibum sat back on the chair and sighed. “I think there is something weird with Jonghyun hyung.”
At the mention of Jonghyun and the revelation with the word weird, Jinki’s ears perked up and his eyes were widened a bit. Kibum frowned at that reaction.
“What do you mean with that?”
“He… is acting weird. I have found him sitting blankly at random times. Twice this week and once last week. Do you happen to know what that means?”
Jinki glanced away and gulped. “Um, I think you are just over thinking, Kibum. I’m sure Jonghyun is just tired and you are having delusions about that.”
Kibum stared at him, not amused and crossed his arms over his chest. “You know something.”
The older male shook his head, terrified by the stare Kibum was giving him.
“Please. Tell me. He had been acting weird for almost a month. Our anniversary is getting near and I don’t need him acting weird on our anniversary dinner.” Kibum begged.
Jinki’s eyes softened but he still shook his head.
“I do know… something,” Jinki said and lifted his palm to silence Kibum when he saw the younger male was about to retort something, “but it’s not my place to tell you.”
Kibum froze. Why did Jinki make it sounded so serious all of sudden?
“What do you mean?” He asked, voice suddenly trembling. Jinki grabbed his hand and squeezed it.
“Just… be patient and please understand Jonghyun a little bit more. Okay? He might look strong but he is really fragile inside. This is an advice from an old friend.” Jinki mumbled the last part.
Kibum gulped.
There was really something with Jonghyun.
Kibum closed the door to Jonghyun’s apartment, taking his coat off while entering the living room. He could see the older male flinched in surprise at his sudden arrival. Jonghyun had been staying at his place more often ever since Kibum snapped at him at that time.
“What are you doing?” Kibum asked him curiously, Jinki’s words suddenly repeating in his mind. Jonghyun shoved his phone into his pocket pants and grinned happily.
“You are back! How was your study at library?”
“Fine. Boring.” Kibum answered, deciding to let it go for this once. He did go to the library before meeting Jinki but let’s not tell Jonghyun about his conversation with the older male.
“You should have let me come with you,” Jonghyun pouted, squeezing on the small space between Kibum and the armrest of the couch. Kibum groaned but he smiled nonetheless when Jonghyun kissed his cheek. Jonghyun’s warmth was the still the best.
“You would never let me study, hyung.” He whispered, closing his eyes and leaned his head on the other’s shoulder, letting Jonghyun caressing his hair. “Yeah, right,” Jonghyun laughed.
Kibum hugged his waist, snuggling onto his shoulder. “What are you doing while I was at the library, hyung?” He asked softly.
Jonghyun hummed softly, pressing a kiss to the crown of his head before answering, “Marking some homework. Do you want to know something?” Jonghyun’s tone was playful. Kibum lifted his head questioningly and stared up at him.
“What is it?”
“You did some mistakes on your latest homework.” He gently bit the tip of Kibum’s nose.
Kibum scoffed, faking an offended expression. “No way!”
“Yes way! You did two mistakes in the calculation.”
Groaning, Kibum rubbed his face with his palms. “Geez, I did it at night. No wonder, I guess I was sleepy.” Kibum said, not wanting to admit his mistake. Jonghyun laughed and then nuzzled his face against his boyfriend’s neck.
Kibum shivered when the older male pressed a soft kiss against the pulse on his neck. Jonghyun was fine. He did not act weird right now. What was it...? What was it that making Kibum so curious yet also afraid to know the reason?
“Bummie?” Jonghyun’s muffled voice was heard against the fabric of his shirt. Kibum sideway glanced at him and hummed questioningly.
Opening his mouth to continue, Jonghyun stopped himself and shook his head. “Nothing. I just love you so much.” He whispered sincerely, and Kibum frowned. There was something else behind those words.
“What is it?” He whispered back, acting all innocent and oblivious. Jonghyun shook his head and snuggled close to him.
“Nothing. I just really, really love you.” He muttered, before pecking his cheek and getting up to drink something from the kitchen.
Kibum sighed loudly and groaned against the cushion.
It was a day before their one year anniversary and Kibum was still doing his English project with Taemin. The other was not really talking about his silent treatment towards Minho again and Kibum was simply thankful to him.
“You have been silent these few days. What’s up?” Taemin asked him.
“Is it really that obvious?” Kibum asked back, unconsciously palming his cheeks. Taemin scoffed. “You barely retort back at me. Isn’t that proving enough?”
Snorting, Kibum threw the crumpled paper over his head. Taemin poked out his tongue mockingly and giggled.
“How are you, with that frog?” Kibum asked nonchalantly, acting as if he was not interested. Taemin stopped writing down and sent a silent glance at the male sitting across him. A small smile crept on his lips and he shrugged.
“Fine. Happy.”
“That’s good.” Kibum nodded his head, muttering quietly. Taemin hid back a grin and hummed.
“Okay done. I’m going back.”
Putting his things into his bag, Kibum took one last sip on his drink before ruffling the other’s hair and leaving through the glass door, the bell ringing above his head once the door was closed. Taemin crossed his arms over his chest and chuckled.
Answering the sudden incoming call on his phone, he muttered, “Yeah, he nonchalantly asked about you.”
From the morning of February 14th, Kibum was busy of checking his project before turning it in to the lecturer. There was a bit mistake and he had to redo it. It took quite his time and with gritted teeth in annoyance, he finally finished just ten minutes before the deadline time.
Moving to his next class, Kibum barely peeked into the lecturers’ room and he caught the glimpse of Jonghyun talking to the other lecturer. Smiling to himself, Kibum thought about how they were going to celebrate their anniversary tonight.
Kibum had another assignment to be turned in right on the day and with heavy heart, he went to the library with a couple of friends to finish it in time. He sent a quick text to tell about it to Jonghyun. The older male replied him with a sudden incoming phone call.
“Hyung?”
“Kibum-ah, I have good news! I was told that I get a raise in both my salary and position!” Jonghyun exclaimed from the other line and Kibum held himself back from squealing.
“Hyung, that’s great! Should we have a double celebration tonight?”
“Of course! What time are you getting out? I will pick you and then we can go back together.” Jonghyun was back to normal and Kibum couldn’t be more happier than this.
“No, hyung. This will take some time. Just go back first, okay? Just... stay calm and don’t be too happy.” He joked. Jonghyun laughed and the melodic voice was sounding so nice in Kibum’s ear.
“Alright. I guess I’ll see at home. Finish it quickly! I love you, baby.” Jonghyun finished it with his trademark confession. Even though Kibum had heard it for more than hundreds of times, he still couldn’t get away from feeling all flustered when Jonghyun whispered it like that; all breathless and so in love.
“Love you, too, hyung. Bye.”
Hugging his phone to his chest, Kibum skipped back into the library; his steps light and heart thumping in happiness.
Kibum thanked the cashier and grabbed the cake box he had just purchased. They were celebrating two things tonight so the cake had to be more special than any other tart cakes. With light steps and a small humming from his mouth, Kibum turned over the corner and skipped up the stairs towards their apartments.
He grabbed the key to Jonghyun’s apartment from his pocket and went to unlock the door, only to find that it was far from being locked. Blinking questioningly, Kibum pushed open the door and put down the box of the cake on top of the shoes cupboard to lock the door.
His eyes caught a pair of shoes which was not Jonghyun’s, because as far as he knew... Jonghyun did not wear heels.
Putting the cake and his key and also his scarf down, he walked towards the living room where he could hear hushed sounds of conversation. His heart was thumping so loudly against his ribcage and Kibum didn’t know what he was feeling right now.
“We have talked about this before. I don’t want to hear it again.” It was Jonghyun’s voice.
“You were not like this when we dated. Why are you acting like this now? Is it because of the boy you are hanging out with?”
“You are not to talk like that about my boyfriend.”
“You are not gay, Jonghyun. You used to beg for me to come back to you. Don’t you remember that?”
“It was all in the past. Why are you doing this?”
“You used to declare your undying love for me. Where is it now?”
“I’m not talking about this.”
“You loved me. Don’t ever deny it. You cried for me. You were begging.”
“I need you to get out of here or—”
“Or what? I was once your love. Can you really do anything to me?”
Having enough of hearing, Kibum turned on his heels and walked towards the front door, grabbing his scarf quickly. He was sure he could hear the sound of his key falling to the ground but he could care less. There were too many things clouding his mind.
He needed to go somewhere calm, to sort things out in his mind.
And he didn’t want to meet Jonghyun yet. Even though today was their anniversary.
A/N: And that's for this chapter. lol
So, any guess about what's going on with Jonghyun? And what's with Jonghyun and the girl in heels? What is it that Jinki knows?
Kibum even left him on their anniversary night! I can't believe it, what have Jonghyun done? xD
Well, two more chapters before the story ends completely~
Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about this! Until next time and thank you! ^^
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Date: 2015-07-11 02:41 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-07-25 08:40 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-07-11 04:39 pm (UTC)Wait no why did Kibum leave?????? I mean it's clear that Jonghyun didnt want that girl in his apartment?? I hope Kibum isnt blaming him???
But oh my god seriously what the hell jybynyynynynnybsnyn
Ahhhhh I dont want drama TT^TT
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Date: 2015-07-25 08:40 am (UTC)and the new chapter is out, you can go check it! <3
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Date: 2015-07-11 05:10 pm (UTC)idek what's happening anymore, ughhhh!!! i think im going crazyyyy.. i dont want to guess rn, i feel really down bcoz of Jjong's issue, i'll just wait for another chapter.. thanks for the update anyway ♥
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Date: 2015-07-25 08:41 am (UTC)the next chapter is out!
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Date: 2015-07-12 03:49 am (UTC)I've been reading your stories and let me tell you, you are one talented writer and what makes me think that? Is that if you were to sell books I would totally buy them and that is how I know you're such a talented writer. You write so beautifully. Thank you for writing!
Fighting^^
I'm excited for the next chapter and the other stories as well! <3
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Date: 2015-07-25 08:42 am (UTC)and, oh, the new chapter is up! ^^
thanks for reading~
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Date: 2015-07-15 06:48 pm (UTC)Now I'm so curious and waiting already for more.thanks for the
update.liked it:)
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Date: 2015-07-25 08:43 am (UTC)the new chapter is out! ^^
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Date: 2015-07-15 09:42 pm (UTC)THIS IS NOT WHAT I WANTED!!!!! I still don't know what on earth is going on. What does Jinki know??? and on their anniversary!! :'(
Author-nim, you are breaking my heart, hurry up and fix it please!!
Anyway, as always, such a great chapter.
I will impatiently wait for more!!
Xx L xX
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Date: 2015-07-25 08:44 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-07-19 04:33 pm (UTC)WHAT HAPPENED WHAT REALLY WHO WAS THAT OMG KIBUM WHY DID YOU LEAVE OMG MY POOR KIBUMMIEEEEE
(sorry ;A;)
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Date: 2015-07-25 08:44 am (UTC)thanks for reading! XD