The Snow Prince (13/13)
Title: The Snow Prince
Pairing: HanChul, KangTeuk, KyuMin, EunHae, YeWook, SiBum, ShinNari, ZhouRy
Rating: PG13
Genre: Romance, AU
Summary: A story of how a snow prince finally falls in love
- part 13 -
Heechul tossed and turned in his bed, wondering if he should get up now or later. It was still so early in the morning. In fact, he hadn't gotten any sleep. He would've thought that all that action he had just experienced would've made him pass out in his bed from exhaustion. But no. Here he was, still worrying about Hankyung.
Twenty-four hours had passed after all that had happened in the great hall. Zhou Mi had taken control for awhile since Hankyung was still weak and he was the second eldest. All the guards had nothing to do but obey his command. They had managed to pry Donghae away from the king's tight grip and he still remained frozen in the great hall where Zhou Mi's loyal guards were watching over him. Heechul knew he didn't have to worry about the ice melting since it could never melt. Kyuhyun was the only one who knew how.
Zhou Mi had offered all of them rest inside the castle before they would all meet up the next day to talk about what they would do with the king. Leaving him frozen in the middle of the great hall wasn't exactly a pleasing sight but Zhou Mi and Henry, who felt like they owed all of the Snow Princes everything, made them rest first.
All of them were given the best rooms inside the castle and were given the best care. Abundant food was offered to them and they were treated with utmost respect. None of the people from the North had said anything about the incident that happened but even Heechul could sense that they were all somewhat relieved that they weren't under the king anymore.
And he was happy they were all safe.
But still, he felt restless.
As soon as Hankyung regained consciousness, Zhou Mi had him back up in his room to rest. Yesung had volunteered to help look after him and Heechul did too but Leeteuk had gently forbidden him. Heechul would've made a great fuss about that but he knew and he understood why. Hankyung needed rest. Heechul being there would just hinder Yesung and some of the helpers from tending to Hankyung much faster. So he had to let it go for now.
But he couldn't sleep. After an hour, Heechul went up to Hankyung's room to check up on him but Yesung didn't want him to go inside. Heechul thought they still weren't finished with whatever they were doing to him but after an hour again, he still wasn't allowed to see him. He had been furious but Yesung had assured him he was fine and he had to trust him on that one. Which he did.
Heechul sighed wondering again if he should get up now. It really had been hours ago.
If he got up now, he'd have to spend the rest of the morning wondering about Hankyung and how he was doing. If he got up later, well, how would he when he couldn't sleep anyway?
It didn't take long for Heechul to decide to get up now. He was too restless to just stay put and wait.
Slipping on his robes, Heechul swiftly walked towards Hankyung's room. He'd see him now. Surely he was allowed to at this time? He would be asleep. He wouldn't make any noise.
He stopped in front of his doors hoping his knock won't wake him up when the door opened.
"I'll talk to the others and see what I can-"
Heechul stared at Yesung.
"Heechul hyung," Yesung's eyes widened and he closed the door behind him. "What are you doing up so early?"
"I couldn't sleep." Heechul muttered. "Who were you talking to?"
"Uh, the helpers." Yesung answered quickly, pulling Heechul away from Hankyung's door but Heechul stood still.
"Why? What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"Is Hankyung alright?"
"Yes," Yesung sighed. "He's fine."
Heechul nodded. "Okay, then I'm coming in."
"No, you can't." Yesung said firmly. "He still needs rest."
Heechul frowned.
"Yesung, it's been a day. Surely I'm allowed to see him already."
Yesung shook his head.
"Come on, hyung. He seriously needs rest. Give him some time alone."
Heechul was about to argue some more but as soon as Yesung said it, the door opened and Heechul saw Leeteuk exiting the room. The eldest, having his back turned away from him, was about to go off when he saw Heechul. Leeteuk stared back at his brother in surprise and he looked like he was a little kid being caught at somewhere he wasn't supposed to be.
"'Some time alone', huh?" Heechul crossed his arms as he stared at both Yesung and Leeteuk. "So I'm not allowed to see him but you two can?"
Yesung looked at Leeteuk and shrugged.
"Told you we couldn't keep this one from him for long."
Heechul saw Leeteuk just eye Yesung and the doctor just patted him on the shoulders.
"Good luck with him." Yesung yawned. "I'm going off to bed."
Heechul stared after Yesung in disbelief.
"What is he talking about?" Heechul asked and Leeteuk took a deep breath.
"Heechul," He started. "You shouldn't be here."
"Why?" Heechul asked. "You're here."
"I know but you... you can't... here..." Leeteuk looked like he was thinking hard what to say next and Heechul was surprised. This was the first time he heard Leeteuk like this.
"Leeteuk," Heechul eyed his eldest brother carefully. "Did something happen?"
Leeteuk just stared at him.
"Is something wrong with Hankyung?" Heechul asked, panic building up inside him and Leeteuk shook his head.
"No. That, I can assure you, that nothing is wrong with Hankyung."
"Then what is it? Why am I not allowed to see- "
The door opened again and out came Sungmin and Kyuhyun. Heechul stared at them in surprise and the two gave him the same expression.
"Uh..." Sungmin started, looking at Heechul then at Leeteuk.
"What are you two doing in there?" Heechul asked, craning his neck to see inside Hankyung's room when Kyuhyun shut it back quickly.
"Nothing. We were just... nothing." Kyuhyun said and Heechul just rolled his eyes at him. "What?"
"You're a terrible liar."
Sungmin just glared at Kyuhyun who gave him a sheepish expression.
"What were you two doing in there?" Heechul asked again, curiosity eating up at him. But Sungmin elbowed Kyuhyun in the ribs before he could say anything.
"Ow! I didn't say anything!" Kyuhyun exclaimed.
"Just in case." Sungmin eyed him.
"Guys..." Leeteuk groaned.
"Okay, we'll just go now before we make things worse." Sungmin just flashed them his sweetest smile and pulled a grumbling Kyuhyun along with him.
As soon as they disappeared from their sight, Heechul turned to glare at Leeteuk.
"Explain." Heechul said but Leeteuk just kept his mouth shut.
"Okay, fine." Heechul continued. "Be that way. I'm going in."
"No you don't."
Heechul turned to look at Kangin who was suddenly there beside Leeteuk. He saw Leeteuk smile in triumph that Kangin was there and Heehcul knew why. Kangin was the strongest among all of them. Heechul wouldn't be able to push his way through if he wanted to go inside.
"Seriously?" Heechul huffed. "It's four in the morning and all of you are being stubborn. I want to see Hankyung. Why aren't any of you letting me see him?"
Kangin turned to Leeteuk at that and the eldest one just sighed again.
"We want you to see Hankyung too but not right now." Leeteuk explained. "Why don't you come back in a few hours- "
"A few hours?" Heechul gaped. "I haven't seen him since yesterday!"
"Heechul," Leeteuk started. "Just a few hours more and I promise, you will be able to see him by then."
Heechul did not like how they were all secretive around him. Since when did Leeteuk even keep any secrets from him?
"Just," Leeteuk continued. "Be a little more patient. You'll see him before we leave."
Before we leave...
Heechul felt like cold water had been splashed in his face.
Before they leave... He had almost forgotten.
They were going to leave today. Later today.
And he still hasn't seen Hankyung.
Heechul suddenly felt frustrated. If his brothers knew they were leaving today, why weren't any of them letting him see Hankyung? Every second counts now that he was going to leave.
His heart ached as he thought about this but he composed himself and turned to Leeteuk and Kangin.
"Fine." Heechul gave up. "I'll come back in two hours. Two."
Leeteuk seemed relieved at that along with Kangin too that Heechul finally gave up but as soon as Kangin had looked away, Heechul ducked and quickly went behind him.
"Hey!"
Kangin wasn't able to hold Heechul off as he wrenched the door open to Hankyung's room.
As soon as Heechul stepped inside, he stopped. There on the foot of Hankyung's bed was Zhou Mi and Henry, helping Hankyung into his outer robes while Ryeowook and Hyukjae were there talking to him.
But what made Heechul stop and his eyes grow wide was the sight of Hankyung all dressed up in white. He had white beautiful robes and blue sapphires were decorated across him. It was still too early in the morning and it was still dark outside but it seemed like Hankyung was sparkling because of all the white. He didn't look weak anymore but looked like he was well rested. This, Heechul was thankful for but the sight of what he saw just made him feel so confused.
Henry was the first one who looked up and as he saw Heechul, he gasped. Zhou Mi and the rest turned to see who it was and as they realized it was Heechul, they tried to cover Hankyung. But it was too late.
Hyukjae groaned. "So much for a surprise."
"What's going on here?" Heechul asked, still mesmerized at how Hankyung looked.
Heechul heard Leeteuk sigh behind him.
"Asking patience from you is like asking Donghae to sit still."
Ryeowook giggled at that.
"Well, I think this is our cue to leave."
"Wait," Heechul looked at all of them. "What's going on?"
Nobody seemed to answer him and just when Heechul was going to burst into a tantrum, he heard Hankyung speak up.
"I'll talk to him."
Zhou Mi and Henry just nodded and smiled at Heechul.
"We'll wait outside." Henry said at Heechul and Heechul nodded at them.
One by one, they all started to pile out of the room and as the door closed, Heechul stared slowly back at Hankyung.
"You're okay." Heechul's tone was confusing. He made it so since he himself didn't know what to feel. Hankyung was alive and well but why had the others refused to let him see him? Did Hankyung not want to see him?
And why was he dressed up like this. Like... a Snow Prince?
"I'm okay." Hankyung slowly said, walking towards him. Heechul stayed rooted on the spot, waiting for him.
"Your wound?"
"All gone." Hankyung said and as he reached Heechul, he gently tipped his chin up. He frowned. "The scorch marks on your neck are still there. And your leg- "
"It's fine. Yesung has been treating me with ice ointments for that. It'll fade away soon."
Hankyung stared at him and sighed. "I still haven't gotten around to apologizing properly."
Heechul shook his head.
"You don't have to do that now. And there's nothing to forgive in the first place. This wasn't your fault."
Hankyung looked at him.
"What?" Heechul asked.
"I'm still waiting for you to explode at what I did to you." Hankyung said. "You said I was going to hear a mouthful from you once all of this is over."
"Well, I've forgotten about it now." Heechul shrugged. "And a prince does not explode."
Hankyung smiled.
Heechul found himself smiling back and they stood there, just looking at each other.
But Heechul didn't really feel like smiling for long. He was confused. And then he was still thinking of what would happen with the two of them. Later. Tomorrow. Forever.
He was going to leave in a little while.
The moment his smile faltered, Hankyung knew. For he immediately took his face in his hands and kissed him. Long. Hard. And deep.
Heechul didn't know what to think. He didn't even know if he should breathe. His kisses. They were filled with longing. Apprehension. Happiness. Sadness. Heechul was in this whirlwind filled with emotions that he was still foreign to. Yet he didn't stop. He didn't want to.
Hankyung had a firm hold on his face. The way his warm hands were on his skin. The way his touches seemed to linger, not wanting to let him go and Heechul liked that. But he knew he would have to. Eventually.
Heechul gasped for breath as Hankyung released him and he closed his eyes. He felt Hankyung's breath hot against his skin and Heechul savored the feel of it.
"Hankyung..."
"I'm right here." Hankyung whispered back and kissed his forehead. Heechul looked up at him.
"You're so beautiful in white."
Hankyung seemed to blush at that and Heechul stroked his warm cheek. Hankyung turned and took his finger and kissed it.
"No, I'm not. You, " Hankyung replied. "You're the one that's beautiful in white."
Heechul's eyes trailed towards the elegant blue sapphires on his chest and the way his robes felt.
"Why are you dressed like this?"
Heechul saw Hankyung look at him warmly and letting go of his hands, Hankyung stepped back slowly.
Heechul frowned. He did not like being away from Hankyung but the northern prince motioned for him to wait.
"Heechul," Hankyung said. "What do you want most in the whole world?"
That was easy. Heechul thought and he didn't waste any time in replying. "You."
Hankyung chuckled. "Aside from me then. What do you want the most?"
Heechul pondered over this.
The Snow Princes were very rich. They didn't need anything more. Heechul had everything he wanted at a single command and it was given to him. No matter how expensive it was, it was always available upon his request.
But what did he want most? In the entire world?
To be loved, Heechul thought. That was the only thing he wanted. To be loved by the right person and to love him back in return.
"It's still you." Heechul answered and Hankyung just smiled at him.
"Is there anything else you want?" Hankyung asked. "More land, emeralds... immortality?"
Heechul stared at him. Immortality?
"What are you talking about?" Heechul asked softly and Hankyung fumbled inside his robes. Gently, Hankyung took out a small pendant. It was blue and silver and beautiful and just like Hankyung's necklace, it glowed. But it did not glow like the red emerald Hankyung wore. It glowed a very beautiful shade of sapphire blue.
Heechul couldn't speak. His mind started to think all at once. Was this pendant, the same as Hankyung's? Why is it blue? What does this pendant do?
"My gift." Hankyung said, offering the pendant up to Heechul and Heechul stared at him.
"Gift for what?"
Hankyung blushed again and walked closer towards him and pressed the pendant in Heechul's palm. Heechul felt it was ice cold as opposed to Hankyung's warm one.
"I talked to Prince Leeteuk today." Hankyung started slowly. "Not only to him but to the rest of your brothers."
Heechul shifted his gaze from the pendant back to Hankyung who sounded so nervous. He wondered why.
"We talked about... a lot of things." Hankyung continued. "I asked them what they had planned to do right after this and they said they would go back to the South."
There was that ache in Heechul's heart again as the thought of leaving made it's way into him.
"Prince Leeteuk and I talked and I asked him... them..." Hankyung blushed even further.
"Asked them what?" Heechul pressed.
"I asked them, if there was anything I could do... to have you." Hankyung answered, shyly.
Heechul's eyes widened at what he just heard.
"I know you don't belong to anyone." Hankyung said. "You have your own free will. Prince Leeteuk even told me that if you wanted to stay, he wouldn't stop you this time."
Leeteuk said that?
"You belong to no one." Hankyung continued. "You're Heechul."
Heechul just stared back at him.
"But... Somehow... I wanted you to belong to me. To have you beside me. My Heechul."
Heechul choked and laughed at that. Hankyung stared back at him, surprised.
"I'm sorry." Heechul muffled his laughter. "I'm sorry but that, that was really cheesy."
Hankyung's face went all red.
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Heechul said, taking his hand to apologize for his sudden outburst but then he ended up laughing again.
"Heechul!" Hankyung groaned. "I'm proposing to you to be my prince and here you are laughing at me!"
Heechul tried to calm himself down and when he did, he smiled goofily at Hankyung.
"Okay, I'm sorry. Now go on." Heechul said, waiting for more of Hankyung's proposal.
Hankyung just threw his hands up in the air. "I can't! The mood is now ruined. I don't even know how to ask for you to be mine!"
Heechul laughed harder again. "There! That was cheesy again!"
"Ugh." Hankyung sat back on his bed. "You are seriously killing the moment."
Heechul stopped and smiled at the sight of him. He slowly went towards him and cupped his face in his hands. Hankyung looked up at him.
"You do know that you don't have to propose?" Heechul said. "I'd gladly be your prince."
Hankyung smiled at him. "But I still want to propose. Hence the pendant."
Heechul looked at it again. "What is this anyway?"
"It's like my necklace." Hankyung explained. "If you wear it, it'll give you life. Forever."
Heechul gaped at that.
"Wh-why are you giving me such a gift?"
Hankyung smiled. "It is always known amongst royalty that whenever you are asking for someone's hand, you present the greatest gift of all."
Heechul knew that.
"Prince Leeteuk also told me that you loved anything that was beautiful, eye catching, and most of all, unique. He said you also liked gifts that no one else ever has."
Heechul rubbed his thumb over the gleaming pendant.
"So I'm giving you this." Hankyung said. "Kyuhyun helped me change it's color. It's the same as my necklace. I have mine. It works better than before. Zhou Mi and Henry worked on having it give me my powers at all times now. It just doesn't go away anymore whenever I leave the kingdom. It stays. As long as I wear it."
Heechul stayed still as Hankyung placed the pendant around Heechul's neck.
"And it gives one protection too." Hankyung smiled. "You'll never get hurt anymore."
Hankyung handed him a mirror and motioned to the scorch marks on his neck. Heechul saw that they were no longer visible.
Heechul reached down and lifted his robes on his leg and the burn mark was gone.
"But..." Heechul stared at the pendant. "Thank you but why is this working for me? I'm not like one of you. Surely it only functions for you three?"
Hankyung smiled. "When Zhou Mi and Henry transferred some of my stones into this pendant, they had it changed a bit so it would allow you to feel it. Just like how we did that to the king before. He had one of our stones too."
Heechul kept on staring at the pendant. "Is it alright for me to have it? You, Zhou Mi and Henry gave me such a grand gift."
Hankyung nodded. "It's yours."
Heechul raised his eyes up at him. "I don't need such a grand gift though. You asked me what I wanted the most? That's to be loved. And you gave me that. So in a way, you are already a gift."
Hankyung chuckled. "Now who's being cheesy?"
"Shut up." Heechul mumbled but smiled at the way Hankyung's eyes lit up.
"Would you really be my prince?" Hankyung asked and Heechul nodded.
"Yes." Heechul grinned and Hankyung pulled him closer and kissed him.
Heechul sighed into his kisses as he felt him. He welcomed him eagerly, pushing back all thoughts in a silent corner in his head and just enjoyed the feel of Hankyung's lips moving against his.
His prince... Heechul felt so giddy like there were butterflies in his stomach as he thought that.
A knock on the door sounded and Heechul hissed at whoever it was. But Hankyung chuckled and pecked him on the lips once more before telling whoever it was to enter.
All of his brothers began entering one by one (even Yesung who looked like he was just dragged out of bed) and Zhou Mi and Henry followed last.
"So," Leeteuk walked over to them with a smile on his face and sat down at the couch across from him.
"He said yes." Hankyung replied, holding Heechul's hand.
"He said yes..." Leeteuk smiled gently at him but Heechul wondered why he looked... sad.
"Leeteuk?" Heechul checked up on him but Leeteuk just continued to smile.
"You said yes." Leeteuk repeated and Heechul nodded. Kangin whistled teasingly from the back and Donghae laughed. Hankyung grinned at them and Henry gave him a thumbs up.
"And you're wearing Hankyung's gift." Leeteuk motioned. "So I take it that you have made your decision?
Decision? Heechul thought.
"That you'll be... staying here?" Leeteuk asked
Stay? Heechul hadn't thought of that. He hadn't thought of that yet.
Heechul looked at Hankyung who looked back at him, waiting for his answer.
"Because if you're going to stay," Leeteuk continued and Heechul slowly looked at him. "I'm not going to stop you."
"What?" Heechul looked at the eldest prince with wide eyes.
Leeteuk smiled. "I'm not going to stop you. If you want to stay. You can stay."
Was he serious? Heechul gaped. He looked at his brothers and he saw them giving him an understanding smile.
"You can stay." Leeteuk continued. "Well, that is if Prince Zhou Mi and Henry will allow it?"
Zhou Mi and Henry bowed at him and gave him a wide smile.
"Of course." They both said.
Heechul turned to Hankyung who seemed to know what was happening since he didn't look surprised.
"I'm giving you my blessing." Leeteuk said. Heechul turned to him. "All of us are giving you our blessing."
"Leeteuk..." Heechul breathed.
"Come on, hyung." Kangin said, grinning. "You know you want to stay."
"Yeah." Kibum chimed from the back, smiling. "You would be happy here."
"And we want you to be happy." Sungmin added. "It's been so long."
"I... you guys..." Heechul looked at all of them. He wanted this. He wanted this so much and they were finally giving him their blessing.
But why couldn't he move and why didn't he feel entirely happy?
"No."
They all looked as Hankyung spoke up.
Heechul looked at him wondering why he said that.
"He can't stay here." Hankyung said.
Leeteuk raised his eye at him.
"I thought you wanted him to." Leeteuk said and Hankyung turned to Heechul and smiled.
"I do. But I still can't find it in me to separate him from all of you again."
Heechul knew he was right. He wanted to be with Hankyung but to leave his brothers...
Suddenly, Donghae jumped and pumped his fist in the air. "Yes! So it's plan B, right?"
Plan B?
"What's plan B?" Heechul asked as he saw Yesung pull Donghae beside him to calm down.
"Yes," Hankyung nodded and turned to Zhou Mi and Henry. "I guess it's plan B."
Zhou Mi and Henry looked at him and smiled.
"What's plan B?" Heechul asked again impatiently. Hankyung turned to him.
"Plan B is this." He then motioned to his robes but Heechul couldn't quite get it.
"I don't understand."
Kangin laughed. "Come on, hyung, you're supposed to be smart."
Heechul glared at him as Kyuhyun laughed.
"Well," Hankyung calmly said. "Plan B is that I go with you... and live with you in the Snow Kingdom."
Heechul stared at him, wide eyed.
"This was Siwon's idea actually." Hankyung continued and then stopped since Heechul looked like he was in shock. "Heechul?"
Stay with him. In the Snow Kingdom. Hankyung... Live with him. With me.
"Heechul?"
"But..." Heechul found all of this too good to be true. "What about Zhou Mi? And Henry?"
"Gege's been away from us for too long. We know how to run the place around here." Zhou Mi explained.
"Yeah and we agreed that if plan B does happen, he'd still come and visit often." Henry added.
"And to be honest," Zhou Mi continued. "Hangeng gege kind of saw it coming. He and Prince Leeteuk to be exact. That's why he's already wearing that. And that's also why we didn't want you to see him for now. We wanted him to be ready for you. It was going to be a surprise."
Heechul gaped at him.
Hankyung chuckled. "Then did our plan work? Are you surprised?"
Heechul just stared at Hankyung and Hankyung just took him in his arms.
Hankyung was going to live with them. He was going to live with him. They wouldn't be separated anymore. Heechul felt so happy that he didn't know what to do. He was never this happy in his entire life. He finally finally had Hankyung.
"Okay, I know you two are together but these displays of affection need to be a little more subtle." Kangin said and Heechul just threw him a "Look who's talking?" look. Kangin just laughed.
"Then I guess this settles it?" Leeteuk asked. "I'm not trying to be a party pooper but we need to get back. Nari's the only one running the kingdom for now."
Heechul nodded, hand clutched tightly at Hankyung, afraid that he was going to change his mind and stay even if he looked ready. But Heechul suddenly remembered the king.
"Wait," He started." But what about the king? We haven't talked about this yet. What are we going to do with him?"
"We already agreed that he's coming with us. He is after all our prisoner." Kibum explained.
"He'll remain frozen forever." Ryeowook added."He remains frozen and will be released deep into the ocean in our kingdom. Nobody would be able to get him out. Unless Kyuhyun here has a change of heart and releases him himself. He's the only one who knows how."
Kyuhyun chuckled. "Don't worry hyung. He'll stay there forever."
Heechul turned to Zhou Mi and Henry.
"And is this alright with you two?"
They nodded.
"We were promised that no one would kill him. We know how hard he was on you and the rest of the Snow Princes and we want him to suffer as much as you did," Zhou Mi explained. "But we don't him to die."
Henry smiled at him. "He's still our father."
Heechul didn't understand how Zhou Mi and Henry can still think of the king as their father when he's caused so much harm to them, Hankyung, his brothers and to their people. But Heechul didn't want to say anything that would seem disrespectful and bowed at them.
"I understand."
"So, are we ready to go?" Siwon asked. "Shindong hyung here is getting a bit fidgety."
Shindong just smiled sheepishly. "Sorry."
Hankyung nodded but Heechul motioned for them to wait.
"I'd just like to speak with Hankyung alone." Heechul said. "We won't take long. I promise."
Leeteuk just nodded and they all went out of their room to get ready when Heechul stopped Zhou Mi and Henry.
"Gege?" Henry asked.
"I wanted to say thank you." Heechul smiled. "I know how much you two love your brother. I know how much you wanted to keep him."
Zhou Mi waved him off as he threw an arm around Henry's shoulder.
"He's going to be happier with you."
Hankyung frowned.
"Hey, I'm happy with you guys too."
Henry laughed. "We know gege. But what we meant was that being with Heechul gege here will make you even more happier. And we want you to be happy. You deserve it."
Hankyung smiled and wrapped his arms behind Heechul.
"Thank you. And I'll come visit often. I promise." Hankyung said and Zhou Mi and Henry smiled back at him.
"We'll see you later, gege." Zhou Mi pulled Henry with him and as soon as the door closed, Hankyung had Heechul pinned to the wall, his nose meeting his as they both smiled.
"So," Heechul breathed, loving how Hankyung's hands were tight around his waist. "You're going to become a Snow Prince huh?"
"Yeah," Hankyung nodded, his breath tickling Heechul's skin.
"It's going to be really cold." Heechul linked his arms behind Hankyung's neck, pulling him closer than they already were.
"I know." Hankyung smiled.
"And it's not going to be easy." Heechul replied and to this Hankyung chuckled.
"Heechul, the Snow Kingdom's very progressive and peaceful. How is it not going to be easy?"
Heechul just smirked. "I didn't mean the kingdom. I meant me. It's not going to be easy living with me."
"Oh, well," Hankyung kissed Heechul quick on the lips. "I don't really care."
Heechul just laughed as Hankyung dipped his head to capture Heechul's mouth in his and Heechul could only sigh as he felt his warm breath and touch engulfing him.
He had finally learned how to fall in love.
He finally had his prince. And it was Hankyung.
To this, Heechul thought as Hankyung continued to kiss him tenderly, his hands gripping at him like he didn't want to let go, he knew that the both of them will live happily ever after.
- end -
A/N: I suck at ending chapters... But I'm glad this one's done. :) I am soooo going to write one shots based on some of the characters here. YeWook, EunHae and KyuMin here especially. And KangTeuk. And Sibum. And ZhouRy. And ShinNari... Yeah I guess I'll be writing for everyone.
Just a little tidbit about the necklace and Heechul's pendant: Yes, they are now both immortal and can live forever. But if they chose to grow old together, all they have to do is stop wearing it. :)
Oh and this was my basis for The Snow Prince's robes:
Less blue and black and more white though
And then Hankyung and Heechul. :D
http://eck.deviantart.com/art/Tsubasa-KuroFai-Lullaby-58807790
I am a fan of Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles
Pairing: HanChul, KangTeuk, KyuMin, EunHae, YeWook, SiBum, ShinNari, ZhouRy
Rating: PG13
Genre: Romance, AU
Summary: A story of how a snow prince finally falls in love
- part 13 -
Heechul tossed and turned in his bed, wondering if he should get up now or later. It was still so early in the morning. In fact, he hadn't gotten any sleep. He would've thought that all that action he had just experienced would've made him pass out in his bed from exhaustion. But no. Here he was, still worrying about Hankyung.
Twenty-four hours had passed after all that had happened in the great hall. Zhou Mi had taken control for awhile since Hankyung was still weak and he was the second eldest. All the guards had nothing to do but obey his command. They had managed to pry Donghae away from the king's tight grip and he still remained frozen in the great hall where Zhou Mi's loyal guards were watching over him. Heechul knew he didn't have to worry about the ice melting since it could never melt. Kyuhyun was the only one who knew how.
Zhou Mi had offered all of them rest inside the castle before they would all meet up the next day to talk about what they would do with the king. Leaving him frozen in the middle of the great hall wasn't exactly a pleasing sight but Zhou Mi and Henry, who felt like they owed all of the Snow Princes everything, made them rest first.
All of them were given the best rooms inside the castle and were given the best care. Abundant food was offered to them and they were treated with utmost respect. None of the people from the North had said anything about the incident that happened but even Heechul could sense that they were all somewhat relieved that they weren't under the king anymore.
And he was happy they were all safe.
But still, he felt restless.
As soon as Hankyung regained consciousness, Zhou Mi had him back up in his room to rest. Yesung had volunteered to help look after him and Heechul did too but Leeteuk had gently forbidden him. Heechul would've made a great fuss about that but he knew and he understood why. Hankyung needed rest. Heechul being there would just hinder Yesung and some of the helpers from tending to Hankyung much faster. So he had to let it go for now.
But he couldn't sleep. After an hour, Heechul went up to Hankyung's room to check up on him but Yesung didn't want him to go inside. Heechul thought they still weren't finished with whatever they were doing to him but after an hour again, he still wasn't allowed to see him. He had been furious but Yesung had assured him he was fine and he had to trust him on that one. Which he did.
Heechul sighed wondering again if he should get up now. It really had been hours ago.
If he got up now, he'd have to spend the rest of the morning wondering about Hankyung and how he was doing. If he got up later, well, how would he when he couldn't sleep anyway?
It didn't take long for Heechul to decide to get up now. He was too restless to just stay put and wait.
Slipping on his robes, Heechul swiftly walked towards Hankyung's room. He'd see him now. Surely he was allowed to at this time? He would be asleep. He wouldn't make any noise.
He stopped in front of his doors hoping his knock won't wake him up when the door opened.
"I'll talk to the others and see what I can-"
Heechul stared at Yesung.
"Heechul hyung," Yesung's eyes widened and he closed the door behind him. "What are you doing up so early?"
"I couldn't sleep." Heechul muttered. "Who were you talking to?"
"Uh, the helpers." Yesung answered quickly, pulling Heechul away from Hankyung's door but Heechul stood still.
"Why? What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"Is Hankyung alright?"
"Yes," Yesung sighed. "He's fine."
Heechul nodded. "Okay, then I'm coming in."
"No, you can't." Yesung said firmly. "He still needs rest."
Heechul frowned.
"Yesung, it's been a day. Surely I'm allowed to see him already."
Yesung shook his head.
"Come on, hyung. He seriously needs rest. Give him some time alone."
Heechul was about to argue some more but as soon as Yesung said it, the door opened and Heechul saw Leeteuk exiting the room. The eldest, having his back turned away from him, was about to go off when he saw Heechul. Leeteuk stared back at his brother in surprise and he looked like he was a little kid being caught at somewhere he wasn't supposed to be.
"'Some time alone', huh?" Heechul crossed his arms as he stared at both Yesung and Leeteuk. "So I'm not allowed to see him but you two can?"
Yesung looked at Leeteuk and shrugged.
"Told you we couldn't keep this one from him for long."
Heechul saw Leeteuk just eye Yesung and the doctor just patted him on the shoulders.
"Good luck with him." Yesung yawned. "I'm going off to bed."
Heechul stared after Yesung in disbelief.
"What is he talking about?" Heechul asked and Leeteuk took a deep breath.
"Heechul," He started. "You shouldn't be here."
"Why?" Heechul asked. "You're here."
"I know but you... you can't... here..." Leeteuk looked like he was thinking hard what to say next and Heechul was surprised. This was the first time he heard Leeteuk like this.
"Leeteuk," Heechul eyed his eldest brother carefully. "Did something happen?"
Leeteuk just stared at him.
"Is something wrong with Hankyung?" Heechul asked, panic building up inside him and Leeteuk shook his head.
"No. That, I can assure you, that nothing is wrong with Hankyung."
"Then what is it? Why am I not allowed to see- "
The door opened again and out came Sungmin and Kyuhyun. Heechul stared at them in surprise and the two gave him the same expression.
"Uh..." Sungmin started, looking at Heechul then at Leeteuk.
"What are you two doing in there?" Heechul asked, craning his neck to see inside Hankyung's room when Kyuhyun shut it back quickly.
"Nothing. We were just... nothing." Kyuhyun said and Heechul just rolled his eyes at him. "What?"
"You're a terrible liar."
Sungmin just glared at Kyuhyun who gave him a sheepish expression.
"What were you two doing in there?" Heechul asked again, curiosity eating up at him. But Sungmin elbowed Kyuhyun in the ribs before he could say anything.
"Ow! I didn't say anything!" Kyuhyun exclaimed.
"Just in case." Sungmin eyed him.
"Guys..." Leeteuk groaned.
"Okay, we'll just go now before we make things worse." Sungmin just flashed them his sweetest smile and pulled a grumbling Kyuhyun along with him.
As soon as they disappeared from their sight, Heechul turned to glare at Leeteuk.
"Explain." Heechul said but Leeteuk just kept his mouth shut.
"Okay, fine." Heechul continued. "Be that way. I'm going in."
"No you don't."
Heechul turned to look at Kangin who was suddenly there beside Leeteuk. He saw Leeteuk smile in triumph that Kangin was there and Heehcul knew why. Kangin was the strongest among all of them. Heechul wouldn't be able to push his way through if he wanted to go inside.
"Seriously?" Heechul huffed. "It's four in the morning and all of you are being stubborn. I want to see Hankyung. Why aren't any of you letting me see him?"
Kangin turned to Leeteuk at that and the eldest one just sighed again.
"We want you to see Hankyung too but not right now." Leeteuk explained. "Why don't you come back in a few hours- "
"A few hours?" Heechul gaped. "I haven't seen him since yesterday!"
"Heechul," Leeteuk started. "Just a few hours more and I promise, you will be able to see him by then."
Heechul did not like how they were all secretive around him. Since when did Leeteuk even keep any secrets from him?
"Just," Leeteuk continued. "Be a little more patient. You'll see him before we leave."
Before we leave...
Heechul felt like cold water had been splashed in his face.
Before they leave... He had almost forgotten.
They were going to leave today. Later today.
And he still hasn't seen Hankyung.
Heechul suddenly felt frustrated. If his brothers knew they were leaving today, why weren't any of them letting him see Hankyung? Every second counts now that he was going to leave.
His heart ached as he thought about this but he composed himself and turned to Leeteuk and Kangin.
"Fine." Heechul gave up. "I'll come back in two hours. Two."
Leeteuk seemed relieved at that along with Kangin too that Heechul finally gave up but as soon as Kangin had looked away, Heechul ducked and quickly went behind him.
"Hey!"
Kangin wasn't able to hold Heechul off as he wrenched the door open to Hankyung's room.
As soon as Heechul stepped inside, he stopped. There on the foot of Hankyung's bed was Zhou Mi and Henry, helping Hankyung into his outer robes while Ryeowook and Hyukjae were there talking to him.
But what made Heechul stop and his eyes grow wide was the sight of Hankyung all dressed up in white. He had white beautiful robes and blue sapphires were decorated across him. It was still too early in the morning and it was still dark outside but it seemed like Hankyung was sparkling because of all the white. He didn't look weak anymore but looked like he was well rested. This, Heechul was thankful for but the sight of what he saw just made him feel so confused.
Henry was the first one who looked up and as he saw Heechul, he gasped. Zhou Mi and the rest turned to see who it was and as they realized it was Heechul, they tried to cover Hankyung. But it was too late.
Hyukjae groaned. "So much for a surprise."
"What's going on here?" Heechul asked, still mesmerized at how Hankyung looked.
Heechul heard Leeteuk sigh behind him.
"Asking patience from you is like asking Donghae to sit still."
Ryeowook giggled at that.
"Well, I think this is our cue to leave."
"Wait," Heechul looked at all of them. "What's going on?"
Nobody seemed to answer him and just when Heechul was going to burst into a tantrum, he heard Hankyung speak up.
"I'll talk to him."
Zhou Mi and Henry just nodded and smiled at Heechul.
"We'll wait outside." Henry said at Heechul and Heechul nodded at them.
One by one, they all started to pile out of the room and as the door closed, Heechul stared slowly back at Hankyung.
"You're okay." Heechul's tone was confusing. He made it so since he himself didn't know what to feel. Hankyung was alive and well but why had the others refused to let him see him? Did Hankyung not want to see him?
And why was he dressed up like this. Like... a Snow Prince?
"I'm okay." Hankyung slowly said, walking towards him. Heechul stayed rooted on the spot, waiting for him.
"Your wound?"
"All gone." Hankyung said and as he reached Heechul, he gently tipped his chin up. He frowned. "The scorch marks on your neck are still there. And your leg- "
"It's fine. Yesung has been treating me with ice ointments for that. It'll fade away soon."
Hankyung stared at him and sighed. "I still haven't gotten around to apologizing properly."
Heechul shook his head.
"You don't have to do that now. And there's nothing to forgive in the first place. This wasn't your fault."
Hankyung looked at him.
"What?" Heechul asked.
"I'm still waiting for you to explode at what I did to you." Hankyung said. "You said I was going to hear a mouthful from you once all of this is over."
"Well, I've forgotten about it now." Heechul shrugged. "And a prince does not explode."
Hankyung smiled.
Heechul found himself smiling back and they stood there, just looking at each other.
But Heechul didn't really feel like smiling for long. He was confused. And then he was still thinking of what would happen with the two of them. Later. Tomorrow. Forever.
He was going to leave in a little while.
The moment his smile faltered, Hankyung knew. For he immediately took his face in his hands and kissed him. Long. Hard. And deep.
Heechul didn't know what to think. He didn't even know if he should breathe. His kisses. They were filled with longing. Apprehension. Happiness. Sadness. Heechul was in this whirlwind filled with emotions that he was still foreign to. Yet he didn't stop. He didn't want to.
Hankyung had a firm hold on his face. The way his warm hands were on his skin. The way his touches seemed to linger, not wanting to let him go and Heechul liked that. But he knew he would have to. Eventually.
Heechul gasped for breath as Hankyung released him and he closed his eyes. He felt Hankyung's breath hot against his skin and Heechul savored the feel of it.
"Hankyung..."
"I'm right here." Hankyung whispered back and kissed his forehead. Heechul looked up at him.
"You're so beautiful in white."
Hankyung seemed to blush at that and Heechul stroked his warm cheek. Hankyung turned and took his finger and kissed it.
"No, I'm not. You, " Hankyung replied. "You're the one that's beautiful in white."
Heechul's eyes trailed towards the elegant blue sapphires on his chest and the way his robes felt.
"Why are you dressed like this?"
Heechul saw Hankyung look at him warmly and letting go of his hands, Hankyung stepped back slowly.
Heechul frowned. He did not like being away from Hankyung but the northern prince motioned for him to wait.
"Heechul," Hankyung said. "What do you want most in the whole world?"
That was easy. Heechul thought and he didn't waste any time in replying. "You."
Hankyung chuckled. "Aside from me then. What do you want the most?"
Heechul pondered over this.
The Snow Princes were very rich. They didn't need anything more. Heechul had everything he wanted at a single command and it was given to him. No matter how expensive it was, it was always available upon his request.
But what did he want most? In the entire world?
To be loved, Heechul thought. That was the only thing he wanted. To be loved by the right person and to love him back in return.
"It's still you." Heechul answered and Hankyung just smiled at him.
"Is there anything else you want?" Hankyung asked. "More land, emeralds... immortality?"
Heechul stared at him. Immortality?
"What are you talking about?" Heechul asked softly and Hankyung fumbled inside his robes. Gently, Hankyung took out a small pendant. It was blue and silver and beautiful and just like Hankyung's necklace, it glowed. But it did not glow like the red emerald Hankyung wore. It glowed a very beautiful shade of sapphire blue.
Heechul couldn't speak. His mind started to think all at once. Was this pendant, the same as Hankyung's? Why is it blue? What does this pendant do?
"My gift." Hankyung said, offering the pendant up to Heechul and Heechul stared at him.
"Gift for what?"
Hankyung blushed again and walked closer towards him and pressed the pendant in Heechul's palm. Heechul felt it was ice cold as opposed to Hankyung's warm one.
"I talked to Prince Leeteuk today." Hankyung started slowly. "Not only to him but to the rest of your brothers."
Heechul shifted his gaze from the pendant back to Hankyung who sounded so nervous. He wondered why.
"We talked about... a lot of things." Hankyung continued. "I asked them what they had planned to do right after this and they said they would go back to the South."
There was that ache in Heechul's heart again as the thought of leaving made it's way into him.
"Prince Leeteuk and I talked and I asked him... them..." Hankyung blushed even further.
"Asked them what?" Heechul pressed.
"I asked them, if there was anything I could do... to have you." Hankyung answered, shyly.
Heechul's eyes widened at what he just heard.
"I know you don't belong to anyone." Hankyung said. "You have your own free will. Prince Leeteuk even told me that if you wanted to stay, he wouldn't stop you this time."
Leeteuk said that?
"You belong to no one." Hankyung continued. "You're Heechul."
Heechul just stared back at him.
"But... Somehow... I wanted you to belong to me. To have you beside me. My Heechul."
Heechul choked and laughed at that. Hankyung stared back at him, surprised.
"I'm sorry." Heechul muffled his laughter. "I'm sorry but that, that was really cheesy."
Hankyung's face went all red.
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Heechul said, taking his hand to apologize for his sudden outburst but then he ended up laughing again.
"Heechul!" Hankyung groaned. "I'm proposing to you to be my prince and here you are laughing at me!"
Heechul tried to calm himself down and when he did, he smiled goofily at Hankyung.
"Okay, I'm sorry. Now go on." Heechul said, waiting for more of Hankyung's proposal.
Hankyung just threw his hands up in the air. "I can't! The mood is now ruined. I don't even know how to ask for you to be mine!"
Heechul laughed harder again. "There! That was cheesy again!"
"Ugh." Hankyung sat back on his bed. "You are seriously killing the moment."
Heechul stopped and smiled at the sight of him. He slowly went towards him and cupped his face in his hands. Hankyung looked up at him.
"You do know that you don't have to propose?" Heechul said. "I'd gladly be your prince."
Hankyung smiled at him. "But I still want to propose. Hence the pendant."
Heechul looked at it again. "What is this anyway?"
"It's like my necklace." Hankyung explained. "If you wear it, it'll give you life. Forever."
Heechul gaped at that.
"Wh-why are you giving me such a gift?"
Hankyung smiled. "It is always known amongst royalty that whenever you are asking for someone's hand, you present the greatest gift of all."
Heechul knew that.
"Prince Leeteuk also told me that you loved anything that was beautiful, eye catching, and most of all, unique. He said you also liked gifts that no one else ever has."
Heechul rubbed his thumb over the gleaming pendant.
"So I'm giving you this." Hankyung said. "Kyuhyun helped me change it's color. It's the same as my necklace. I have mine. It works better than before. Zhou Mi and Henry worked on having it give me my powers at all times now. It just doesn't go away anymore whenever I leave the kingdom. It stays. As long as I wear it."
Heechul stayed still as Hankyung placed the pendant around Heechul's neck.
"And it gives one protection too." Hankyung smiled. "You'll never get hurt anymore."
Hankyung handed him a mirror and motioned to the scorch marks on his neck. Heechul saw that they were no longer visible.
Heechul reached down and lifted his robes on his leg and the burn mark was gone.
"But..." Heechul stared at the pendant. "Thank you but why is this working for me? I'm not like one of you. Surely it only functions for you three?"
Hankyung smiled. "When Zhou Mi and Henry transferred some of my stones into this pendant, they had it changed a bit so it would allow you to feel it. Just like how we did that to the king before. He had one of our stones too."
Heechul kept on staring at the pendant. "Is it alright for me to have it? You, Zhou Mi and Henry gave me such a grand gift."
Hankyung nodded. "It's yours."
Heechul raised his eyes up at him. "I don't need such a grand gift though. You asked me what I wanted the most? That's to be loved. And you gave me that. So in a way, you are already a gift."
Hankyung chuckled. "Now who's being cheesy?"
"Shut up." Heechul mumbled but smiled at the way Hankyung's eyes lit up.
"Would you really be my prince?" Hankyung asked and Heechul nodded.
"Yes." Heechul grinned and Hankyung pulled him closer and kissed him.
Heechul sighed into his kisses as he felt him. He welcomed him eagerly, pushing back all thoughts in a silent corner in his head and just enjoyed the feel of Hankyung's lips moving against his.
His prince... Heechul felt so giddy like there were butterflies in his stomach as he thought that.
A knock on the door sounded and Heechul hissed at whoever it was. But Hankyung chuckled and pecked him on the lips once more before telling whoever it was to enter.
All of his brothers began entering one by one (even Yesung who looked like he was just dragged out of bed) and Zhou Mi and Henry followed last.
"So," Leeteuk walked over to them with a smile on his face and sat down at the couch across from him.
"He said yes." Hankyung replied, holding Heechul's hand.
"He said yes..." Leeteuk smiled gently at him but Heechul wondered why he looked... sad.
"Leeteuk?" Heechul checked up on him but Leeteuk just continued to smile.
"You said yes." Leeteuk repeated and Heechul nodded. Kangin whistled teasingly from the back and Donghae laughed. Hankyung grinned at them and Henry gave him a thumbs up.
"And you're wearing Hankyung's gift." Leeteuk motioned. "So I take it that you have made your decision?
Decision? Heechul thought.
"That you'll be... staying here?" Leeteuk asked
Stay? Heechul hadn't thought of that. He hadn't thought of that yet.
Heechul looked at Hankyung who looked back at him, waiting for his answer.
"Because if you're going to stay," Leeteuk continued and Heechul slowly looked at him. "I'm not going to stop you."
"What?" Heechul looked at the eldest prince with wide eyes.
Leeteuk smiled. "I'm not going to stop you. If you want to stay. You can stay."
Was he serious? Heechul gaped. He looked at his brothers and he saw them giving him an understanding smile.
"You can stay." Leeteuk continued. "Well, that is if Prince Zhou Mi and Henry will allow it?"
Zhou Mi and Henry bowed at him and gave him a wide smile.
"Of course." They both said.
Heechul turned to Hankyung who seemed to know what was happening since he didn't look surprised.
"I'm giving you my blessing." Leeteuk said. Heechul turned to him. "All of us are giving you our blessing."
"Leeteuk..." Heechul breathed.
"Come on, hyung." Kangin said, grinning. "You know you want to stay."
"Yeah." Kibum chimed from the back, smiling. "You would be happy here."
"And we want you to be happy." Sungmin added. "It's been so long."
"I... you guys..." Heechul looked at all of them. He wanted this. He wanted this so much and they were finally giving him their blessing.
But why couldn't he move and why didn't he feel entirely happy?
"No."
They all looked as Hankyung spoke up.
Heechul looked at him wondering why he said that.
"He can't stay here." Hankyung said.
Leeteuk raised his eye at him.
"I thought you wanted him to." Leeteuk said and Hankyung turned to Heechul and smiled.
"I do. But I still can't find it in me to separate him from all of you again."
Heechul knew he was right. He wanted to be with Hankyung but to leave his brothers...
Suddenly, Donghae jumped and pumped his fist in the air. "Yes! So it's plan B, right?"
Plan B?
"What's plan B?" Heechul asked as he saw Yesung pull Donghae beside him to calm down.
"Yes," Hankyung nodded and turned to Zhou Mi and Henry. "I guess it's plan B."
Zhou Mi and Henry looked at him and smiled.
"What's plan B?" Heechul asked again impatiently. Hankyung turned to him.
"Plan B is this." He then motioned to his robes but Heechul couldn't quite get it.
"I don't understand."
Kangin laughed. "Come on, hyung, you're supposed to be smart."
Heechul glared at him as Kyuhyun laughed.
"Well," Hankyung calmly said. "Plan B is that I go with you... and live with you in the Snow Kingdom."
Heechul stared at him, wide eyed.
"This was Siwon's idea actually." Hankyung continued and then stopped since Heechul looked like he was in shock. "Heechul?"
Stay with him. In the Snow Kingdom. Hankyung... Live with him. With me.
"Heechul?"
"But..." Heechul found all of this too good to be true. "What about Zhou Mi? And Henry?"
"Gege's been away from us for too long. We know how to run the place around here." Zhou Mi explained.
"Yeah and we agreed that if plan B does happen, he'd still come and visit often." Henry added.
"And to be honest," Zhou Mi continued. "Hangeng gege kind of saw it coming. He and Prince Leeteuk to be exact. That's why he's already wearing that. And that's also why we didn't want you to see him for now. We wanted him to be ready for you. It was going to be a surprise."
Heechul gaped at him.
Hankyung chuckled. "Then did our plan work? Are you surprised?"
Heechul just stared at Hankyung and Hankyung just took him in his arms.
Hankyung was going to live with them. He was going to live with him. They wouldn't be separated anymore. Heechul felt so happy that he didn't know what to do. He was never this happy in his entire life. He finally finally had Hankyung.
"Okay, I know you two are together but these displays of affection need to be a little more subtle." Kangin said and Heechul just threw him a "Look who's talking?" look. Kangin just laughed.
"Then I guess this settles it?" Leeteuk asked. "I'm not trying to be a party pooper but we need to get back. Nari's the only one running the kingdom for now."
Heechul nodded, hand clutched tightly at Hankyung, afraid that he was going to change his mind and stay even if he looked ready. But Heechul suddenly remembered the king.
"Wait," He started." But what about the king? We haven't talked about this yet. What are we going to do with him?"
"We already agreed that he's coming with us. He is after all our prisoner." Kibum explained.
"He'll remain frozen forever." Ryeowook added."He remains frozen and will be released deep into the ocean in our kingdom. Nobody would be able to get him out. Unless Kyuhyun here has a change of heart and releases him himself. He's the only one who knows how."
Kyuhyun chuckled. "Don't worry hyung. He'll stay there forever."
Heechul turned to Zhou Mi and Henry.
"And is this alright with you two?"
They nodded.
"We were promised that no one would kill him. We know how hard he was on you and the rest of the Snow Princes and we want him to suffer as much as you did," Zhou Mi explained. "But we don't him to die."
Henry smiled at him. "He's still our father."
Heechul didn't understand how Zhou Mi and Henry can still think of the king as their father when he's caused so much harm to them, Hankyung, his brothers and to their people. But Heechul didn't want to say anything that would seem disrespectful and bowed at them.
"I understand."
"So, are we ready to go?" Siwon asked. "Shindong hyung here is getting a bit fidgety."
Shindong just smiled sheepishly. "Sorry."
Hankyung nodded but Heechul motioned for them to wait.
"I'd just like to speak with Hankyung alone." Heechul said. "We won't take long. I promise."
Leeteuk just nodded and they all went out of their room to get ready when Heechul stopped Zhou Mi and Henry.
"Gege?" Henry asked.
"I wanted to say thank you." Heechul smiled. "I know how much you two love your brother. I know how much you wanted to keep him."
Zhou Mi waved him off as he threw an arm around Henry's shoulder.
"He's going to be happier with you."
Hankyung frowned.
"Hey, I'm happy with you guys too."
Henry laughed. "We know gege. But what we meant was that being with Heechul gege here will make you even more happier. And we want you to be happy. You deserve it."
Hankyung smiled and wrapped his arms behind Heechul.
"Thank you. And I'll come visit often. I promise." Hankyung said and Zhou Mi and Henry smiled back at him.
"We'll see you later, gege." Zhou Mi pulled Henry with him and as soon as the door closed, Hankyung had Heechul pinned to the wall, his nose meeting his as they both smiled.
"So," Heechul breathed, loving how Hankyung's hands were tight around his waist. "You're going to become a Snow Prince huh?"
"Yeah," Hankyung nodded, his breath tickling Heechul's skin.
"It's going to be really cold." Heechul linked his arms behind Hankyung's neck, pulling him closer than they already were.
"I know." Hankyung smiled.
"And it's not going to be easy." Heechul replied and to this Hankyung chuckled.
"Heechul, the Snow Kingdom's very progressive and peaceful. How is it not going to be easy?"
Heechul just smirked. "I didn't mean the kingdom. I meant me. It's not going to be easy living with me."
"Oh, well," Hankyung kissed Heechul quick on the lips. "I don't really care."
Heechul just laughed as Hankyung dipped his head to capture Heechul's mouth in his and Heechul could only sigh as he felt his warm breath and touch engulfing him.
He had finally learned how to fall in love.
He finally had his prince. And it was Hankyung.
To this, Heechul thought as Hankyung continued to kiss him tenderly, his hands gripping at him like he didn't want to let go, he knew that the both of them will live happily ever after.
- end -
A/N: I suck at ending chapters... But I'm glad this one's done. :) I am soooo going to write one shots based on some of the characters here. YeWook, EunHae and KyuMin here especially. And KangTeuk. And Sibum. And ZhouRy. And ShinNari... Yeah I guess I'll be writing for everyone.
Just a little tidbit about the necklace and Heechul's pendant: Yes, they are now both immortal and can live forever. But if they chose to grow old together, all they have to do is stop wearing it. :)
Oh and this was my basis for The Snow Prince's robes:
Less blue and black and more white though
And then Hankyung and Heechul. :D
http://eck.deviantart.com/art/Tsubasa-KuroFai-Lullaby-58807790
I am a fan of Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles