TITLE: 선물 (Present).
AUTHOR: rustyrabbit
PAIRING: KiSeob
SUMMARY: I don't wanna say much except for the fact that it was inspired by K.Will.
DISCLAIMER: BEAST belongs to Play Cube!
I knelt in front of him and closed my eyes with bated breath, only to hear the sound of my heart thumping its way out…
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“Do you know what day it is? (Giggles) Glad you remembered. Yeah, I’m fine and you…? Hmm? I’m making chocolates! (Laughs) Of course I know what deep love is! Alright, alright, I’ll drive to your apartment in two hours time. Yeah, miss you too babe. I love you.”
I stood up from my spot and stretched by the window, breathing in the fresh air. It’s another beautiful morning. I smiled to myself and wondered whether today will be an exceptionally great day. I sat back on my chair. With a pen in my hand, I pondered what is to be written on the piece of parchment. It’s much nerve wrecking than I thought it would be. To make it worse, it was only the third part of the plan, since I’ve already practiced my “speech” with the huge teddy bear he bought for my 25th birthday & packed the chocolates that I made earlier.
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We started off as high school sweethearts. The perfect three years of my education life that I could remember. He was there for me & I was there for him. Like a fairytale, I thought it would be another “happily ever after” ending but those bottled up hopes shattered, bringing along whatever love & wish stored within it when we officially entered the entertainment industry.
It was difficult at first. Imagine three whole years of relationship going down the drain just because we didn’t had enough trust with each other. One was too busy with his acting and variety schedule while the other was getting too close to a certain group mate which in turn creates doubt for both parties whether they should be together.
However, the five years we shared as friends was really worthwhile. In fact, it became a stepping stone for us. We learnt even deeper things through friendship. It was a happy five years now that I think of it and that’s when our relationship starts getting better. We were back together again as a couple when the group disbanded. Counting back the days, today would be the twelfth year of our relationship since 16 February 2006, including the five years we shared as friends.
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I managed to pen down my thoughts somehow while I reminisce the past. It was a good feeling thinking about how long we’ve been through. It feels magical, with a tinge of miracle in it.
The next part of my plan was done pretty easily so everything was wrapped up pretty quickly. I proceeded with showering. I stood still, felt every droplets of water cruising its way down my body as I think of his face, his reaction & his emotions when I meet him later. Would it still be as magical as always? Would he see me in the same way still? Could I finally get the fairytale ending I always dreamt of?
I stood in front of my wardrobe, glancing through the number of clothes that are begging me to choose them. I opted for something semi-formal since today’s plan was to have a picnic by our favorite spot in the evening. He just got back from Singapore two days ago & I don’t want to tire him out even though it was our twelfth anniversary. A quiet dinner & a retreat back to his home would suffice for now. Besides, something surprising is going to happen later anyway.
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“(Laughs) Where are you taking me? I can’t walk properly with this eye mask on!”
“(Giggles) Just wait for a while, we’ll be there soon…” I whispered.
I led him to our destination while holding his hands tightly, as if afraid that he would leave me any moment. Once there, I quickly laid down the mat and guided him to seat. His face instantaneously lit up when I removed the eye mask. I brought him to the park next to our high school. There was hardly anyone there yet the atmosphere was warm and homely.
It was there when we first met. I was having lunch alone when he approached me. I was quite an introvert, no one really talked to me in middle school due to my geeky appearance and quirky personality. I thought it would remain the same in high school but everything changes when I met him.
We prepared the items we brought together. He laid down the food he made, along with a bottle of champagne, the glasses and a bucket full of ice while I laid down the utensils, napkin and prepared other things which I planned to surprise him tonight.
We chatted with one another as we ate the scrumptious snacks he prepared, laughing at the littlest thing. Maybe the champagne is taking its effect but I doubt so. It feels so natural; taking a sip from our glasses, blushing and averting our eyes when it met one another. It feels exactly like our very first date and I wonder if he feels the same way too.
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He gave me a puzzled look as I laid my head on his lap and handed him the piece of parchment I wrote earlier. I hid my face from his view as I feel my cheeks starting to warm up from the excitement and the embarrassment that my heart couldn’t contain. He smiled at me when he’s done reading, blushing more than ever, a little teary eyed even. I let out a deep sigh as I prepared to sing four parts of Daniel Beddingfield’s ‘If you’re Not the One’ while my head is still on his lap. I could feel my own heartbeat even though I’m not touching it.
“If you’re not the one, then why does my soul feel glad today?
(Smiles at him)
If you’re not the one, then why does my hand fit yours this way?
(Grabs his hands tightly)
If you are not mine, then why does your heart return my call?
(Slowly places it at my heart)
If you are not mine, would I have the strength to stand at all?
(Stands up with him and start slow dancing while whispering lyrics to his ears)
I don’t know why you’re so far away but I know that this much is true.
We’ll make it through and I hope you are the one I share my life with,
and I wish that you could be the one I die with,
and I’m praying you’re the one I build my home with…
I hope I love you all my life.
I don’t wanna run away but I can’t take it, I don’t understand.
If I’m not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I could stay in your arms?
‘Cause I miss you, body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away,
and I breathe you, into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today.
‘Cause I love you, whether it’s wrong or right,
and though I can’t be with you tonight, you know my heart is by your side…”
I separated the hug to see his reaction but he avoided my gaze. I slowly cupped my hands around his face only to see tears streaming down his melancholic façade. I gave him a peck on the lips and asked him if anything’s wrong but he only replied with a hug and said that he loves me very much. I feel butterflies in my stomach; it really does feel like the first time we confessed our feelings for one another and before I noticed it, my own cheeks were wet with tears I didn’t know I held back.
“I love you too babe…”
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The night canvas was slowly blanketing the area around us so we quickly lit the lamps that I brought from home as I slowly unveil more surprises for him. I brought out the large white piece of cloth from the picnic basket and tied two of its ends to tree branches in order to create a sort of screen. Next, I brought out the mobile projector and began playing the video in it.
We were both laughing merrily at our own antics in the video. It brought so much happy memories, of us, our friends and families. He laid his head on my shoulders while I wrapped my arms around him, as if shielding from the cold that is creeping up on us. My heart began beating wildly again, the portion which I took yesterday will be on screen soon. He sat upright when he saw the new portion of the video which he hasn’t seen before.
I glanced for his reaction from the corners of my eyes. He was smiling at the video even though it ended, not caring for the tears that once again streamed down his lovely face. My heart raced once again as I feel the finale approaching soon.
“This is the best anniversary I’ve had so far in our twelve years of relationship, thank you.” He said, smiling as he gazed upon my eyes. I began singing the starting portion of K.Will’s song ‘Present’ and I watched how his smile slowly unfolded to a brighter one.
“내 생애 가장 아름다운 순간은,
널 만나 눈부시게 사랑했던 순간들,
이제 나 알아 너라는 사람.
내 생애 가장 큰 선물…
(Nae saeng-ae gajang areumdaun sunganeun,
Neol manna nunbushige saranghaetdeon sungandeul,
Ije na ara neoraneun saram,
nae saeng-ae gajang keun seonmul…)
(The most beautiful moment of my life is,
When I loved you after meeting you,
Now I know that,
You’re the biggest present of my life…)”
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I looked at him earnestly, this will be the finale right? I took a deep breath as I prepared my body for the result of the impact, no matter how good or bad it is. We’re both adults, we can handle this coolly. I could feel my hands trembling, would my voice too?
“They say love… isn’t not about looking at different places but at the same one… Oh gosh, phew! This is so embarrassing right now… Should we, err… You know? Err… Do that thing?”
“Are you alright? You’re starting to scare me. Your hands are pretty cold you know, is everything fine?”
I took a deep breath once more, took out the object in my pocket and inserted it onto his ring finger and asked, “Would you marry me, Yang YoSeob...?”
I knelt in front of him and closed my eyes with bated breath, only to hear the sound of my heart thumping its way out. He didn’t give me any answer. I could feel my once thumping heartbeat slowly mellowed down as I accepted this fact but it quickened again as I feel his lips touching mine, bringing my lips to a smile once more.
“Yes, of course I will silly. I'll definitely marry you, Lee KiKwang...”
A/N: So, what did you guys think? I put in a lot of effort on this one so I hope you guys'll like it too yeah? Anyway, the whole fic was first inspired by the "
teaser" & I fell in love with how sweet the lyrics are in the "
MV". Click "
here" for the first song that Kwangie sang! I highly recommend that you listen to the words & visualize the whole atmosphere! "
This" is what they wore for the picnic! Much love~
PS: I'll make the video of what is screened on the projector if I've the time yeah?