[Songfic] Winter Rose
Title: Winter Rose
Author: lucifertimes (Lucifer, with help from Gabrielle)
Pairing(s): YunJae
Genre: Romance, slight fluff
Rating: PG (kissing lol OTL)
Length: One-shot
Summary: It was a Christmas night, silent and holy, as two lovers allowed themselves to be lost in each other’s embrace until their souls became intertwined, and finally, one.
A/N: This is (probably) the last Christmas fic I will post. Hope you enjoy. ^^;
The winter stars, the illuminations on the roadside trees
The veil covering skies, the sound of the falling snow
Hug, hugging even the times we were apart
I want to kiss you softly, my love, more and more
I want to convey my deep feelings to you
‘Yunho-yah~ isn’t it amazing?’ Jaejoong asked, eyes beaming as he outstretched his arms as if to embrace the Winter night sky. His gaze was fixated onto the snow that fell to form a sheet of white and holy on the cold ground, as well as the glimmering yellow diamonds that hung from the clear blanket of darkness. The night was pure with an air of tranquility.
Meanwhile, beside him, Yunho stared at his lover with loving eyes. He looked at the soft black tresses, travelling down to the other’s black orbs, his crooked nose (that, Yunho told himself, he loved to kiss and nibble on, just for the pleasure of witnessing the raven’s kittenish reaction), and lastly, his full, pink lips that he wanted to kiss, ever so softly, over and over again. He would have all the time in the world to memorize every crook and nanny of Jaejoong’s mouth, reveling in the mixed taste of strawberries and vanilla.
Feeling a pair of eyes on him, Jaejoong whirled his head to the left, facing his lover of four years with a raised eyebrow. ‘What are you staring at?’
‘You,’ Yunho answered, straight to the point as his chestnut-colored orbs bore into Jaejoong’s soul. Suddenly, the raven felt naked, exposed. And before he could retort, Yunho cut him off with three words: ‘I love you’ as he leaned forward to capture the raven’s plump lips in his own heart-shaped ones.
Eyes closed, silence prevailed. The conversation was without words. The kiss sparked the fiery passions within them, echoing a picture that spoke a thousand words that portrayed a thousand feelings that, the two knew, would last more than a thousand years and beyond.
My only hope is that, you be at my side
Yes, close to heart, close to my love
The one and only love is here in my hands
I will be here only for you, always
Close to heart, close to your love
Our love blends together, in our hearts, winter rose
As they made love, Yunho’s hand wandered across the blanket of snow, seeking Jaejoong’s cold, smooth one. The kiss intensified, as their digits found one another, intertwining just like their souls. The warmth that emitted from Yunho’s hand was a comfort against Jaejoong’s own chilly skin. And only one thought surfaced: I don’t ever want to let go. He pushed with his body, and landed on top of Yunho as his arms wound themselves around the younger man’s neck.
I wish… the two words materialized in Yunho’s head. I wish that we’d be like this forever. Forever is a big word, you’ve told me a million times before, but I’m willing. For you, I am willing.
The two broke apart at the same time, gasping for air. Their lips were slightly bruised, but neither regretted anything. They were in each other’s arms, and that was more than enough. A puzzle was complete, and the two were the pieces. Hearts as one, they whispered, ‘I love you’ to each other before leaning in for another kiss, but this time, the lip-lock was chaste. Nonetheless, the exchange of love took place with a deep passion.
You’re here.
And that’s all that matters.
The crowds overflowing in the golden and silver malls
You are running to me with a small box in your hand
Watching you at that moment, my heart leaps
I want to kiss you forever, your love, surely
I’ve finally found my answer
It was their anniversary, and it was not a mere coincidence that Christmas was on the same day. The whole day was for themselves, and themselves only. Selflessness and sharing could wait. For that one moment in time, only ‘Yunho and Jaejoong’ mattered.
Just that afternoon, they arranged to meet at the mall where people swarmed to take picture of the gargantuan Christmas tree in the middle of the building, decorated beautifully with flashing neon lights, polished ornaments, and glitter-sprinkled stars and Santa figures. Children twirled around as they laughed merrily, falling back into their mothers’ arms, before pestering the other parent to take a picture of them standing next to the statue of the reindeers.
As Yunho watched all the things around him happen from the third floor of the shopping complex, he didn’t notice the delicate figure that was running towards him with a small box, attached with a tag that said, ‘For my baby~ Merry Christmas and Happy Anniversary! Saranghae <3’
‘Yunho-yah!’
The chestnut-haired man turned his head to the source of the sound, and a grin was plastered onto his face when he saw who it was. ‘Jaejoong-ah.’ He held his arms open as Jaejoong ran towards him, all cute with a Santa hat on his head. His cheeks were flushed and his mouth was parted as he gasped for air, still running excitedly. Yunho’s heart did a flip as he watched the moment, and he felt a sudden desire to kiss the older among the two.
And kiss he did as he captured the raven in his arms.
‘Merry Christmas, Yunho-yah.’
‘Merry Christmas, Jaejoongie.’
My only hope is that, you be at my side
Yes, close to heart, close to my love
We should be able to believe in our love
I will be here only for you, always
Close to heart, close to your love
We can even share our loneliness, in our hearts, winter rose
Yunho snapped out of his flashback as a pair of cold hands held his face. Eyes regaining focus, he was staring at, he knew, the most angelic being in the Universe. There were no words to describe Jaejoong. He was just… perfect.
Faith. It was what kept them to each other until so long. They believed, and they knew that in each other’s hearts, there were only the two of them-Yunho and Jaejoong. Just remember, Yunho had once whispered in the ears of his lover as they made love, Whenever you feel lonely, just say my name, and I’ll awake in your heart.
Jaejoong giggled inwardly at the memory, a smile just flitting, dancing on his lips. Closing his eyes, he smiled softly. Then he felt a touch on his ear, and when he opened his eyes, he stared at his lover, asking, ‘What is it, Yunnie?’
‘You make any rose look like a plain flower, Jaejoong.’
For each memory we hold up to this moment
Please forgive this day, no more tears, no more lies
Tonight shall be the time our happiness would be rewarded
We are strongly tied together, so strongly
And as they kissed again, memories flashed. The times when they were still best friends in high school, oblivious to their hidden love for each other. Even the sad times, when Jaejoong, being the sensitive being he was, cried as he accused Yunho of being a cheater and a player. The other had proven his loyalty and devotion that night, as he trapped the raven in passionate love-making.
When they kissed this time around, the conversation went differently. Instead of stating their overwhelming love for each other, and how they couldn’t possibly live without the other, one word was uttered, and it was enough to send a course of emotions throughout them.
Sorry.
They apologized for the minor, they forgave for the major. It was a night where their love was at its holiest, and nothing could destroy the happiness that they promised each other that night. They were two souls molded into one. They breathed the same air, thought the same thoughts, and spoke the same words.
An unbreakable bond was present between the two, and both were sure that there was nothing that no one could do to ever break that string that held them, no matter how sharp or strong the blade.
My only hope is that, you be at my side
Yes, close to heart, close to my love
The one and only love is here in my hands
I will be here only for you, always
Close to heart, close to your love
Our love blends together, in our hearts, winter rose
Only you. No one but you.
Their love was forever, held by the promise of a Winter rose that bloomed as the purest of snow landed on its bud, and its petals shone brightly amongst the barren land of snow and infertility.
Indeed, it was a love like no other.