You Are The One
Tittle : You Are The One
Pairing : Kyubum (Kyuhyun/Kibum)
Summary : Kibum is working as a maid for Lee Family, a rich family and the heir of the house is engaged to a royal prince, Kyuhyun. On the day that Kyuhyun was supposed to meet his fiancee, the said fiancee had fallen ill and they had sent Kibum to disguise. After that, it seems that Kyuhyun is determined to make Kibum his spouse.
Warning : Woman!Eeteuk and Woman!Heechul. Some of the characters are a bit evil. It’s not like I hate them or something, I love all Super Junior, its just that they suit the character.
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CHAPTER 4
When Kibum got home, he saw that Yesung was already waiting for him in front of the main door. He quickly ran into his embrace and greeted him.
“Hyung, I’m home. What are you doing out here?” Kibum asked as they broke apart.
“Welcome home, Bummie. I was waiting for you. You are late, I was worried. Donghae, Wookie and Sungmin were also here but then it’s no good for a baby to be outside for long, so I told them to go inside. So, how was it? Are you alright? Did he make you feel uncomfortable?” Yesung asked.
Kibum just laughed awkwardly, remembering the meeting and the last sentence that was said by Prince Kyuhyun really made him nervous but he does not want to worry his hyung.
“It went well, hyung. We talked and get to know each other and the food there are really delicious. I really like the desserts.” Kibum answered. Yesung get a feeling that Kibum was hiding something from him but he knew that his questions could wait and Kibum must be tired and wanting to meet Wookie so he let him go.
“Go upstairs, Bummie. The others are waiting for you, especially little Wookie.” Yesung nudged Kibum toward the stairs and he watched him climbed the stairs and after he make sure that Kibum had climbed safely, he returned to the kitchen to do his work.
As Kibum passed Sungmin’s room, he heard Wookie’s cry. He knocked on the door and after getting the permission, he opened the door. He saw that Sungmin was trying to calm the crying baby in his arms while Donghae was shaking a toy in front of the baby.
“Bummie. Thank god you are here. Wookie misses you. He had been like this since he woke up and realized you are not here.” Kibum just laughed when Donghae said that as he made his way to Sungmin and reached for Wookie.
It did not take long for Kibum to calm Wookie and Sungmin and Donghae looked relief when the baby finally got quiet. Kibum rocked the baby in his arms. “I guess you must be hungry from all the crying, aren’t you?” he cooed at the baby.
“I already put all the things you needed for his milk in your room. Do you want me to make one?” Sungmin asked. Kibum shook his head. “It’s okay, hyung. You’ve done a lot already. I’ll take over from here, you can rest now.”
“Just one more question. How did the meeting go? How is Prince Kyuhyun?” Sungmin asked excitedly. Donghae shook his head at Sungmin’s antique.
“Sungmin-hyung. Let the poor boy rest first. He must be tired.” Donghae said. “The meeting went well. We just talked and eat. I guess that Prince Kyuhun is okay, handsome maybe the right word.” Kibum answered, blushing for unknown reason, but that’s enough to make Sungmin squeal in delight and Donghae’s eyes to widen in surprise.
“Kim Kibum just called a guy handsome, which is rare of you. I guess the prince must be really hot for you to say that, isn’t it Bummie?” Sungmin teased causing Kibum to blush more furiously.
“I… I need to make the milk for Wookie.” Kibum said as he exited the room in hurry, to get away from both his hyung. Sungmin’s and Donghae’s laughter can be heard even as he walked to his room.
After changing into his uniform, Kibum went to report to Madame Heechul and they asked about every little detail until they are satisfied and Kibum knew better than to tell them about the last part where Prince Kyuhyun had kissed his hand so, he just kept quiet about it.
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Two days after the meeting, Madame announced that they are going to the castle to ‘explain’ everything to the Prince and his family, so she, together with Master and their son, Zhou Mi all left for the castle.
The entire day, Kibum was like a walking ghost. Everything that he did end up wrong. Every time his hyung asked if anything’s wrong, he just brushed them off saying that he’s okay and there’s nothing wrong with him.
He himself could not explain the feeling that he felt at that time. He was kind of sad because he knew that when they told the prince the truth, things will get back to normal, he will become the servant and they will not talk again and somehow, he didn’t want that. He was really comfortable with the prince and it was the first time he was allowed to talk freely to someone beside his hyung. He doesn’t want it to end, but he knew that he has no right to say anything. He wonders how the prince will react when he learned the truth. He tried to focus n his work and forget about everything but no matter how hard he try, he could not take his mind of it.
When the Lee family got back, it was already at night. Kibum and the others stood at the entrance to welcome them. He was really itching to ask them about it but he didn’t have the gut. Before Madame Heechul retreated to her room, he turned back to talk to the servants.
“Tomorrow, the prince is coming here for dinner so, I want the food prepared for tomorrow to be special and clean one of the nicest guest room that we have for him to rest.” Murmurs between the servants can be heard. “I expect tomorrow, you all would be on your best behavior and I don’t want any of you to make any mistake, understand?” everyone nodded their head. After that, Heechul retreated to her room.
Kibum looked around him and he saw that everyone was excited that the prince is coming tomorrow, but not him. He guessed that if the prince is coming for dinner, it means that he already knew about the disguise and is okay with it. Just thinking about it made his chest tighten in a painful way. He decided that he will try to avoid the prince at all cost tomorrow.
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True to his words, Heechul had made sure that the preparations for the dinner are perfect and every servant has been given their own task. For example, Donghae and Yesung are in charge of welcoming and serving the guest, while Kibum and Sungmin are in charge of the food, which means that he got to hide in the kitchen.
After putting little Wookie to sleep in his room, Kibum quickly went to the kitchen and it was already chaotic there as everyone was running to get their work done, including Kibum. Sungmin is nearby to make sure that he’s okay and all. By 6 o’clock, the Prince and his bodyguard arrived.
Hankyung invited them to the dining room for the dinner. They quickly served the food for them and while they are eating, many servants took the time to take a peek at the prince. Most of them had been dying to see how he looks like and took this chance to see him.
Everyone except Kibum. He just stayed in the kitchen as Sungmin, Donghae and Yesung went to take a peek at the prince and then they quickly went back to Kibum as to not let him be alone.
“You are right, Bummie. The prince is so hott!” Sungmin squealed. Kibum just shook his head. Leave it to Sungmin to ogle at a handsome guy. “Yeah, I agree. But his bodyguard looks like monkey.” Donghae commented. Everyone burst out laughing at his comment. “You’re the only one who looks at his bodyguard, Hae. Everyone is looking at Prince Kyuhyun.” Yesung replied causing Donghae to blush. “Yah, Yesung-hyung! I’m just saying that his face looks like a monkey. What are you trying to imply?” Donghae protested. Yesung and Sungmin just ignored him and turned to Kibum.
“Do you think that Prince Kyuhyun will recognize you again?” Sungmin asked. Kibum just smiled and shook his head. “I don’t think so, not in this uniform. How could he recognize me? He must’ve forgotten about me already.” Kibum tried not to waver.
“Then I hope you won’t have any problem because you and Sungmin are in charge to serve the desserts later on when they transfer to the living room after dinner.” Yesung continued. Kibum nodded. He really want to avoid meeting Prince Kyuhyun but he had been given the task and it’s not fair if he asked Yesung or Donghae to replace him, even though he knew that they are more than willing to help him.
Finally, the time that he dreaded the most arrived. With a shaky hand, he and Sungmin walked to the living room with trays on their hand, carrying the dessert. Donghae helped them opened the door and whispered to them good luck. Sungmin went inside first while Kibum followed from behind. He was sure that Prince Kyuhyun would not recognize him, 100% sure.
When they arrived at the table, they bend down to serve the food on the table. Kibum saw that Master hankyung and Madame Heechul are sitting on one couch, while Prince Kyuhyun and Zhou Mi are sitting on the couch opposite from them, and they look comfortable with each other. Kibum thought that they are sitting too close to each other and Kibum felt his heart hurt when they are smiling at each other. He just kept his head down and hoping that Prince Kyuhyun won’t recognize him.
“You said just now that you want to walk around the town, tomorrow, why? Don’t you always do your inspection at the end of the month?” Kibum heard Master Hankyung asked.
“Yes, but someone told me that I need to check on the people more thoroughly, especially on the children and I even make some paperwork to build more school for the children.” Kyuhyun answered. Kibum’s hand stilled in serving the plate. He could not believe his ears. Prince Kyuhyun remembered his words. he braved himself to look up and immediately regretted it, because staring down at him, was none other than Prince Kyuhyun himself.
Kibum quickly looked down but he could still feel the stare on him. The others do not notice because they are busy talking to each other. Even when Kibum and Sungmin made their way out, his gaze still followed him until the door is closed.
After the door is closed, Sungmin quickly latched onto him. “Bummie!! Prince Kyuhyun still remembers you! He was looking at you, just now.” Sungmin squealed. “You must be mistaken, Sungmin-hyung. He wasn’t looking at me, he’s just looking at the food.” Kibum tried to change his mind, but to no avail.
“Suit yourself, hyung. I want to go check on Wookie now. He has been sleeping for a while and I think he will wake up soon. I’ll bring him to the kitchen and we’ll clean it together, okay?” They agreed to put a small place for Wookie in the kitchen so that they could do their work while still watch over him at the same time. Sungmin just let Kibum go to his room.
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Kibum quietly opened the door to his room and leave the door open because he wants to go out again. He went inside and was relieved to see Wookie still sleeping comfortably on his bed, with pillows propped against him to keep him from falling, just for precautions but Kibum knew that it’s not a necessity as Wookie does not have a bad habit when sleeping.
Just as Kibum made his way to pick the sleeping baby up, someone grabbed him from behind and pushed him against the wall, with his hand pinned above his head. He would have screamed but he doesn’t want Wookie to be startled. He took a look at his captor and was surprised to see Prince Kyuhyun.
“Your highness… What are …are ..you doing here?” Kibum asked, startled. “Why, I follow you, of course. And I thought I told you to call me Kyuhyun only.” He answered smugly.
Kibum just kept quiet. He doesn’t know what to say and he could only wait for Kyuhyun to break the silence between them. “You lied to me.” Kyuhyun said after a while, and it was obvious that he was feeling hurt.
“I… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to…lie to you.” Kibum apologized. “I knew you don’t but I just wish we didn’t meet like that. Well then, can I at least know your real name?” “Kibum…Kim Kibum.” He answered. “Well then, Kibum-shi, for your information, I really don’t like being lied to.” Kyuhyun said.
“I’m sorry. If there’s anything I can do to make you forgive me…” Kibum said, feeling guilty. He was starting to feel uncomfortable with their position really close to each other with one of Kyuhyun’s hand holding his waist and the other one holding his hand above his head when suddenly Kyuhyun leaned in.
“There is a way…kiss me.” Kyuhyun ordered. Kibum startled and at first he thought that Kyuhyun was only joking with him but the fierce look in his eyes, telling him that he is serious. Before he could say anything, Kyuhyun claimed his lips in a gentle kiss. Kibum didn’t react at first but slowly, his body started to respond to the kiss. He felt Kyuhyun’s tongue licking his bottom lip, asking for entrance, which he resisted at first.
But then the hand that was holding his waist traveled up to his spine and Kibum could not help himself but to moan out and Kyuhyun took the opportunity to enter his mouth and he licked the inside of Kibum’s mouth and it tasted sweet, like cinnamon and sugar and it was addicting. Kyuhyun’s hand finally reached the back of his head and is pushing his head closer to him.
Finally, the need of air can’t be ignored so, they separated and Kyuhyun rested his forehead against Kibum’s. “God, I miss you so much. I was kinda heartbroken when I know the truth.” Kyuhyun admitted to him.
“I…I… What if … someone like Zhou Mi came in… and saw us.. What would he think? You two are getting married, after all.” Kibum said, even though he like being held by Kyuhyun more than anything and his leg wasn’t exactly stable right now.
“Who said I am getting married to Zhou Mi?” Kyuhyun’s question startled Kibum again. “Huh?” “I said that I want you and everything that I want I’ll get them.” Kyuhyun tried to kiss Kibum again but a crying stopped his attempt. They looked towards the bed and Kibum saw that little Wookie is waking up and searching for him.
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Pairing : Kyubum (Kyuhyun/Kibum)
Summary : Kibum is working as a maid for Lee Family, a rich family and the heir of the house is engaged to a royal prince, Kyuhyun. On the day that Kyuhyun was supposed to meet his fiancee, the said fiancee had fallen ill and they had sent Kibum to disguise. After that, it seems that Kyuhyun is determined to make Kibum his spouse.
Warning : Woman!Eeteuk and Woman!Heechul. Some of the characters are a bit evil. It’s not like I hate them or something, I love all Super Junior, its just that they suit the character.
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CHAPTER 4
When Kibum got home, he saw that Yesung was already waiting for him in front of the main door. He quickly ran into his embrace and greeted him.
“Hyung, I’m home. What are you doing out here?” Kibum asked as they broke apart.
“Welcome home, Bummie. I was waiting for you. You are late, I was worried. Donghae, Wookie and Sungmin were also here but then it’s no good for a baby to be outside for long, so I told them to go inside. So, how was it? Are you alright? Did he make you feel uncomfortable?” Yesung asked.
Kibum just laughed awkwardly, remembering the meeting and the last sentence that was said by Prince Kyuhyun really made him nervous but he does not want to worry his hyung.
“It went well, hyung. We talked and get to know each other and the food there are really delicious. I really like the desserts.” Kibum answered. Yesung get a feeling that Kibum was hiding something from him but he knew that his questions could wait and Kibum must be tired and wanting to meet Wookie so he let him go.
“Go upstairs, Bummie. The others are waiting for you, especially little Wookie.” Yesung nudged Kibum toward the stairs and he watched him climbed the stairs and after he make sure that Kibum had climbed safely, he returned to the kitchen to do his work.
As Kibum passed Sungmin’s room, he heard Wookie’s cry. He knocked on the door and after getting the permission, he opened the door. He saw that Sungmin was trying to calm the crying baby in his arms while Donghae was shaking a toy in front of the baby.
“Bummie. Thank god you are here. Wookie misses you. He had been like this since he woke up and realized you are not here.” Kibum just laughed when Donghae said that as he made his way to Sungmin and reached for Wookie.
It did not take long for Kibum to calm Wookie and Sungmin and Donghae looked relief when the baby finally got quiet. Kibum rocked the baby in his arms. “I guess you must be hungry from all the crying, aren’t you?” he cooed at the baby.
“I already put all the things you needed for his milk in your room. Do you want me to make one?” Sungmin asked. Kibum shook his head. “It’s okay, hyung. You’ve done a lot already. I’ll take over from here, you can rest now.”
“Just one more question. How did the meeting go? How is Prince Kyuhyun?” Sungmin asked excitedly. Donghae shook his head at Sungmin’s antique.
“Sungmin-hyung. Let the poor boy rest first. He must be tired.” Donghae said. “The meeting went well. We just talked and eat. I guess that Prince Kyuhun is okay, handsome maybe the right word.” Kibum answered, blushing for unknown reason, but that’s enough to make Sungmin squeal in delight and Donghae’s eyes to widen in surprise.
“Kim Kibum just called a guy handsome, which is rare of you. I guess the prince must be really hot for you to say that, isn’t it Bummie?” Sungmin teased causing Kibum to blush more furiously.
“I… I need to make the milk for Wookie.” Kibum said as he exited the room in hurry, to get away from both his hyung. Sungmin’s and Donghae’s laughter can be heard even as he walked to his room.
After changing into his uniform, Kibum went to report to Madame Heechul and they asked about every little detail until they are satisfied and Kibum knew better than to tell them about the last part where Prince Kyuhyun had kissed his hand so, he just kept quiet about it.
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Two days after the meeting, Madame announced that they are going to the castle to ‘explain’ everything to the Prince and his family, so she, together with Master and their son, Zhou Mi all left for the castle.
The entire day, Kibum was like a walking ghost. Everything that he did end up wrong. Every time his hyung asked if anything’s wrong, he just brushed them off saying that he’s okay and there’s nothing wrong with him.
He himself could not explain the feeling that he felt at that time. He was kind of sad because he knew that when they told the prince the truth, things will get back to normal, he will become the servant and they will not talk again and somehow, he didn’t want that. He was really comfortable with the prince and it was the first time he was allowed to talk freely to someone beside his hyung. He doesn’t want it to end, but he knew that he has no right to say anything. He wonders how the prince will react when he learned the truth. He tried to focus n his work and forget about everything but no matter how hard he try, he could not take his mind of it.
When the Lee family got back, it was already at night. Kibum and the others stood at the entrance to welcome them. He was really itching to ask them about it but he didn’t have the gut. Before Madame Heechul retreated to her room, he turned back to talk to the servants.
“Tomorrow, the prince is coming here for dinner so, I want the food prepared for tomorrow to be special and clean one of the nicest guest room that we have for him to rest.” Murmurs between the servants can be heard. “I expect tomorrow, you all would be on your best behavior and I don’t want any of you to make any mistake, understand?” everyone nodded their head. After that, Heechul retreated to her room.
Kibum looked around him and he saw that everyone was excited that the prince is coming tomorrow, but not him. He guessed that if the prince is coming for dinner, it means that he already knew about the disguise and is okay with it. Just thinking about it made his chest tighten in a painful way. He decided that he will try to avoid the prince at all cost tomorrow.
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True to his words, Heechul had made sure that the preparations for the dinner are perfect and every servant has been given their own task. For example, Donghae and Yesung are in charge of welcoming and serving the guest, while Kibum and Sungmin are in charge of the food, which means that he got to hide in the kitchen.
After putting little Wookie to sleep in his room, Kibum quickly went to the kitchen and it was already chaotic there as everyone was running to get their work done, including Kibum. Sungmin is nearby to make sure that he’s okay and all. By 6 o’clock, the Prince and his bodyguard arrived.
Hankyung invited them to the dining room for the dinner. They quickly served the food for them and while they are eating, many servants took the time to take a peek at the prince. Most of them had been dying to see how he looks like and took this chance to see him.
Everyone except Kibum. He just stayed in the kitchen as Sungmin, Donghae and Yesung went to take a peek at the prince and then they quickly went back to Kibum as to not let him be alone.
“You are right, Bummie. The prince is so hott!” Sungmin squealed. Kibum just shook his head. Leave it to Sungmin to ogle at a handsome guy. “Yeah, I agree. But his bodyguard looks like monkey.” Donghae commented. Everyone burst out laughing at his comment. “You’re the only one who looks at his bodyguard, Hae. Everyone is looking at Prince Kyuhyun.” Yesung replied causing Donghae to blush. “Yah, Yesung-hyung! I’m just saying that his face looks like a monkey. What are you trying to imply?” Donghae protested. Yesung and Sungmin just ignored him and turned to Kibum.
“Do you think that Prince Kyuhyun will recognize you again?” Sungmin asked. Kibum just smiled and shook his head. “I don’t think so, not in this uniform. How could he recognize me? He must’ve forgotten about me already.” Kibum tried not to waver.
“Then I hope you won’t have any problem because you and Sungmin are in charge to serve the desserts later on when they transfer to the living room after dinner.” Yesung continued. Kibum nodded. He really want to avoid meeting Prince Kyuhyun but he had been given the task and it’s not fair if he asked Yesung or Donghae to replace him, even though he knew that they are more than willing to help him.
Finally, the time that he dreaded the most arrived. With a shaky hand, he and Sungmin walked to the living room with trays on their hand, carrying the dessert. Donghae helped them opened the door and whispered to them good luck. Sungmin went inside first while Kibum followed from behind. He was sure that Prince Kyuhyun would not recognize him, 100% sure.
When they arrived at the table, they bend down to serve the food on the table. Kibum saw that Master hankyung and Madame Heechul are sitting on one couch, while Prince Kyuhyun and Zhou Mi are sitting on the couch opposite from them, and they look comfortable with each other. Kibum thought that they are sitting too close to each other and Kibum felt his heart hurt when they are smiling at each other. He just kept his head down and hoping that Prince Kyuhyun won’t recognize him.
“You said just now that you want to walk around the town, tomorrow, why? Don’t you always do your inspection at the end of the month?” Kibum heard Master Hankyung asked.
“Yes, but someone told me that I need to check on the people more thoroughly, especially on the children and I even make some paperwork to build more school for the children.” Kyuhyun answered. Kibum’s hand stilled in serving the plate. He could not believe his ears. Prince Kyuhyun remembered his words. he braved himself to look up and immediately regretted it, because staring down at him, was none other than Prince Kyuhyun himself.
Kibum quickly looked down but he could still feel the stare on him. The others do not notice because they are busy talking to each other. Even when Kibum and Sungmin made their way out, his gaze still followed him until the door is closed.
After the door is closed, Sungmin quickly latched onto him. “Bummie!! Prince Kyuhyun still remembers you! He was looking at you, just now.” Sungmin squealed. “You must be mistaken, Sungmin-hyung. He wasn’t looking at me, he’s just looking at the food.” Kibum tried to change his mind, but to no avail.
“Suit yourself, hyung. I want to go check on Wookie now. He has been sleeping for a while and I think he will wake up soon. I’ll bring him to the kitchen and we’ll clean it together, okay?” They agreed to put a small place for Wookie in the kitchen so that they could do their work while still watch over him at the same time. Sungmin just let Kibum go to his room.
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Kibum quietly opened the door to his room and leave the door open because he wants to go out again. He went inside and was relieved to see Wookie still sleeping comfortably on his bed, with pillows propped against him to keep him from falling, just for precautions but Kibum knew that it’s not a necessity as Wookie does not have a bad habit when sleeping.
Just as Kibum made his way to pick the sleeping baby up, someone grabbed him from behind and pushed him against the wall, with his hand pinned above his head. He would have screamed but he doesn’t want Wookie to be startled. He took a look at his captor and was surprised to see Prince Kyuhyun.
“Your highness… What are …are ..you doing here?” Kibum asked, startled. “Why, I follow you, of course. And I thought I told you to call me Kyuhyun only.” He answered smugly.
Kibum just kept quiet. He doesn’t know what to say and he could only wait for Kyuhyun to break the silence between them. “You lied to me.” Kyuhyun said after a while, and it was obvious that he was feeling hurt.
“I… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to…lie to you.” Kibum apologized. “I knew you don’t but I just wish we didn’t meet like that. Well then, can I at least know your real name?” “Kibum…Kim Kibum.” He answered. “Well then, Kibum-shi, for your information, I really don’t like being lied to.” Kyuhyun said.
“I’m sorry. If there’s anything I can do to make you forgive me…” Kibum said, feeling guilty. He was starting to feel uncomfortable with their position really close to each other with one of Kyuhyun’s hand holding his waist and the other one holding his hand above his head when suddenly Kyuhyun leaned in.
“There is a way…kiss me.” Kyuhyun ordered. Kibum startled and at first he thought that Kyuhyun was only joking with him but the fierce look in his eyes, telling him that he is serious. Before he could say anything, Kyuhyun claimed his lips in a gentle kiss. Kibum didn’t react at first but slowly, his body started to respond to the kiss. He felt Kyuhyun’s tongue licking his bottom lip, asking for entrance, which he resisted at first.
But then the hand that was holding his waist traveled up to his spine and Kibum could not help himself but to moan out and Kyuhyun took the opportunity to enter his mouth and he licked the inside of Kibum’s mouth and it tasted sweet, like cinnamon and sugar and it was addicting. Kyuhyun’s hand finally reached the back of his head and is pushing his head closer to him.
Finally, the need of air can’t be ignored so, they separated and Kyuhyun rested his forehead against Kibum’s. “God, I miss you so much. I was kinda heartbroken when I know the truth.” Kyuhyun admitted to him.
“I…I… What if … someone like Zhou Mi came in… and saw us.. What would he think? You two are getting married, after all.” Kibum said, even though he like being held by Kyuhyun more than anything and his leg wasn’t exactly stable right now.
“Who said I am getting married to Zhou Mi?” Kyuhyun’s question startled Kibum again. “Huh?” “I said that I want you and everything that I want I’ll get them.” Kyuhyun tried to kiss Kibum again but a crying stopped his attempt. They looked towards the bed and Kibum saw that little Wookie is waking up and searching for him.
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