Well, what could be worse? Nothing really. Jungwoo was in love with Taeil and his actions already showed how stronger his love was along with himself. He was way much better and endearing in every aspect than Dongyoung himself. As a human, a brother, a lover and now probably as a husband as well. Maybe it was fate. Fate always decides everyone's good. It was for Taeil and Jungwoo's good. It was for his own good.
"As for the ring, I won't suggest either of them…" Dongyoung started as he reached for his bag, springing an elegant tiny box.
"Here, this was gifted by mom and it's been with me ever since. She wanted me to put it on someone I love and would marry but because you're gonna bring my brother in law at home first, I'm giving this to you now."
Jungwoo gasped as he examined the fine elegant material which actually looked entirely unique and aesthetic than any design he had seen in showcases. "It's so beautiful Hyung. Just like Taeil. Thank you so much Hyung. You're the best!" He said as he hugged his elder brother in glee. "Now all I just wish that Taeil would say yes…"
Dongyoung took a breath as he kept his tears from falling and started stroking the younger's back in an assuring way and said, "He must say yes Little Bro. Just trust your Big Bro."
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The happiness on Taeil's face was just intense. He couldn't keep himself from smiling idiotically since the moment he received that certain message from his lover.
–Only my bunny <3:
Morning love. How was your sleep? I know I have been avoiding you even though I said that I won't. I'm sorry it's just the work babe. I hope you understand. Actually, I too really missed you babe and want to have our moment together. I have planned a special evening for us and I also have something special to tell you. Something special and big for our future.
So see you and I love you, Taeil.
Taeil was too lost in thoughts. It had been forever since he had spent an evening with Dongyoung and especially when Dongyoung seemed so romantic and smitten. He was also excited at the fact that the younger was planning for something special. What could it be? Was he going to tell that he didn't have to act anymore? Was he going to tell that they could get back together like they used to? Or… Was he going to propose to him for marriage?
"Oh gosh…" Taeil said to himself hazily as he felt himself reddening and falling on the bed softly. He started stroking his hair dreaming about Dongyoung and the thing he could possibly say. He felt butterflies in his stomach at those thoughts as he giggled to himself. "Man, I'm feeling creepy." He laughed at his own joke. He was indeed being creepy.
But he couldn't be for so long when he checked the time on the clock.
"Oh I should be getting ready. I've already wasted pretty much time fooling around. But I couldn't even help since I'm such a fool for Doie." He smiled and took a breath then he started getting ready for his evening.
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Taeil reached the location which Dongyoung had sent. The restaurant was way much elegant for just a casual date night. Seeing all the beauty and elegance around him made him even more desperate than he already was. He couldn't wait another moment to see his lover.
He soon reached the dining area which seemed to be a reserved with no one else around. He searched for the bunnylike man and soon his eyes caught the latter, wearing a deep blue velvety tux. Red tie and his smooth black hair gelled through the side.
Taeil felt himself attacked right as his breath hitched because of the hot temperature. The hotness of none other than Kim Dongyoung. What in the world did he do to deserve such a demonic angel?
"Good evening Taeil. How have you been lately?" Dongyoung asked as he stood up to greet Taeil.
The elder was just hypnotized by the Royal aura the younger had that day. He indeed looked like a prince charming. He had always been Taeil's prince charming anyways.
"Right now, I'm extremely blessed." Taeil answered and the younger chuckled. "How about you Doie?" He concluded interrogating.
"I've been just amazing since I've had an amazing boyfriend like you."
Taeil felt his heart fluttering at the comment. He felt the need to compliment his boyfriend back. "You are looking so… Mesmerising, Doyoung. Like, really, extremely mesmerising that even these words are not enough to explain."
"So do you, Taeil." Dongyoung replied as he forwarded his hand and rested on the back of Taeil's palm. The latter blushed and lowered his head a little to hide the redness on his face.
"Taeil…" He continued while slowly stroking the latter's hand. "I'm sorry. I really am. For whatever has been happening. For things I've been doing to you. Things I've been making you do. For everything. I'm really sorry for even being your lover."
"Hey Doie. Please don't be. And especially don't say things like this. Whatever I did or doing is because of my own consent. It had my consent because I loved you. I love you and will always do no matter. And now that we're here together and happy, I think I just did the right thing by obeying you. I just want you to be happy, Doyoung. Your happiness is the reason for my life."
Dongyoung started leaning while lifting Taeil's chin up, making their lips meet each other.
Their light kiss soon became a desperate and rough makeout. Taeil was so lost in the taste of the younger's lips that he didn't even realize as to when he sat on the younger's lap.
Dongyoung started trailing kisses down to Taeil's jaw and neck. Taeil released all desperate and sinful sounds at the sensation. How much he missed those lips on his lips. How much he missed those hands on his skin. It was just perfect. They were just perfect.
"I love you Taeil. I love you so, so much." Dongyoung murmured in between the kisses to which Taeil responded with something which came out as pure moans. He was too lost in his reverie and in the arms of Dongyoung.
"Taeil…" Dongyoung whispered.
Taeil still was in his haze though he managed to respond with a hume this time.
"Do you love me?" The younger asked.
The latter finally locked eyes with his lover as he answered. "I've already committed myself to the things that I've never even imagined doing. And I will keep committing myself to whatever it takes to prove my love. To prove to you how much I love you."
"Will you?"
"Will do."
They both stayed silent for a moment. Inhaling each other's scent and feeling each other's warmth. Dongyoung then slowly lifted Taeil's hands, kissing his knuckles and saying, "Marry Jungwoo."
SLAP!
Dongyoung didn't feel any pain when Taeil's hand roughly contacted his cheek. He didn't feel hurt knowing that his lover had slapped him. Instead, he felt guilt. He felt sad and intensely bad, for making things like this. For keeping his brother in an imagination. For breaking every single fine thing and mostly for breaking Taeil.
But that didn't mean that he'd stop. He had come this far and he had to keep going anyway. Even if his brother was having a manufactured relationship, it was real for him. Even if it was wrong, it was right for him. Even if it was saddening, it was happiness for him. His brother's happiness, his priority.
"No! I fucking won't do that!"
"Why? What's wrong with it? Jungwoo is caring, smart, responsible and in love with you then why?"
"Yes. Yes I know that he's so sweet. I know that he's caring and loving but it's my fucking foolish heart which can't move on from you! Even after all these things, it's foolishly in love with you, Kim fucking Dongyoung!" Taeil yelled his heart out as the tears started forming into his eyes. Though he just stopped himself after a few sniffles and said, "It's over. I'm just so done with all your shit and I can't keep up anymore. I'm leaving and I won't ever be back! Do whatever the fuck you have always been I don't care anymore."
Taeil started walking away but the sound of glass breaking stopped him in an instant. He turned back to see his lover losing his sanity.
"If my brother won't ever be happy, there's no reason for me to live. His happiness is the only reason I'm still alive. So if it's the time for him to be broken down, it's time for me to say goodbye to this life also." Dongyoung said as he picked up a sharp piece of the broken glass.
Taeil looked in horror at the latter. "Doyoung… No…" He said but the latter had started slitting his skin. The action got Taeil off guard and ran immediately to the younger.
"Doyoung, Doyoung stop!" Taeil tried to get rid of the glass from the latter's hand but the grip was stronger since Taeil was becoming weak because of the tears in his eyes and his vulnerable condition.
"Just go Taeil. Just let me die and don't care."
Somehow, Taeil got successful. "Just stop! Stop, stop, stop…" He then started sobbing and collapsing down on the floor as his feet felt weak.
Dongyoung himself felt tears in his and his breath muffling. He sat down next to the elder and hugged him while the latter cried in his arms.
"Jungwoo will always keep you happy and loved, babe. My brother cherishes you from his entire soul. He's brave and strong. Unlike me. He deserves you better. You deserve someone better. You'll be happy. Everyone will be happy. Just trust me."
Taeil sobbed harder, shaking his head. Still denying everything Dongyoung was saying. Though, Dongyoung didn't stop and simply said, "I love you. And I'm sorry."
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Maybe it was his good luck that he was feeling extremely delighted from the outside. Or maybe it was his bad luck that he was feeling down from the inside. But in all those negative and positive feelings, the positive one was always stronger than the negative one. Dongyoung did feel hurt at certain points. But he was pleased at every other point.
"Mr. Jungwoo Kim, do you accept Moon Taeil as your legal husband?"
"Yes! A million times, yes!"
"Mr. Moon Taeil, do you accept Jungwoo Kim as your legal husband?"
There was a moment of silence. Taeil looked at Dongyoung and the unshed tears could be. Dongyoung smiled and nodded at the latter's direction.
Taeil closed his eyes and took a breath. "Yes."
"Here we declare Mr. Jungwoo Kim and Mr. Taeil Kim as husbands legally. You may kiss each other now."
That was that. A final stoppage between Dongyoung and Taeil and an official start between Jungwoo and Taeil.
Dongyoung indeed felt the happiest at that moment. Seeing his brother sparkling from delight. A sight which was just impossible to see. His parents must be proud of him.
"They look very cute together. I hope they'll live happily ever after."
Dongyoung turned to the woman who complimented. "They sure will live happily Miss Wendy. They sure will."
Yes. They will. Maybe it'd take some time for Taeil to adjust but he knew he'd fall for his brother someday. Jungwoo was indeed very better than himself. Jungwoo will keep him happy.
He felt a tap on his shoulder and looked up to meet Jaehyun who smiled sadly at him. The kid looked as if he just had a breakup. Dongyoung felt for him. He must promote him real soon.
"I hope everyone will be happy. Including you Sir." And then the younger left.
Well of course he'd be. His brother was happy and what more he could ask for? He finally felt accomplished as a big brother. He finally kept the responsibilities his parents had left to him. So yes, he was not only happy but was also proud.
He maybe was not a best lover.
But he for sure was a best big brother.