Battle of Pride (17/?)
Title: Battle of Pride
Pairing: KyuMin
Genre: Fluff, Angst, Romance, Friendship
Rating: PG-13
Warning: Genderswitch
Summary: What if Kyuhyun and Sungmin decided to take this to the next level?
Previous Chapters:
1 ♦ 2 ♦ 3 ♦ 4 ♦ 5 ♦ 6 ♦ 7 ♦ 8 ♦ 9 ♦ 10 ♦ 11 ♦ 12 ♦ 13 ♦ 14 ♦ 15 ♦ 16
Waking up to the sound of her phone beeping, she let out a groggy groan as she blindly searched for the gadget on her side table, discovering that it is a text message from Kyuhyun.
From: Kyu
Time to wake up, my sleeping beauty. Good morning. :)
Her chubby cheeks were then painted in light pink after reading that message from her lover.
To: Kyu
Hmm, I’m still waiting for my Prince Charming to kiss me… :P
She almost laughed hard at Kyuhyun’s answer to that.
From: Kyu
*kiss* there, are you awake now?
Sungmin bit her lips as she pressed the keys of the phone to say thank you, but just as she was about to send it, her phone beeped again.
From: Kyu
Can I have your picture so that I can show Santa what I want for Christmas?
She isn’t still recovering from the sudden pickup line, when another text message came.
From: Kyu
Did you know that I didn’t believe in heaven?
Cocking an eyebrow, she hastily replied a “Why?”, almost jolting at the vibration on her hand, only to squeal rather loud at the next message flashed on the screen of her phone.
From: Kyu
Well, that was until I met you.
To her surprise, a phone was suddenly thrown at her lap, discovering that the one at fault is a pouting Donghae.
“There you are, happy with your oh-so-perfect boyfriend even if you’re just flirting via text, while here I am, fucking annoyed because for the first time in three months, Eunhyuk sent me a message, yet again, it is still about you. Why is my love life so horrible?!” Donghae ranted while harshly raking her fingers onto her newly-dyed black hair.
Sungmin chuckled as she tosses the phone back to its owner, her attention going back to her own cell phone, “He’s just using me as an excuse so that he could text you.” The other scowled at her and coldly retorted, “Stop ‘shipping’ me with your brother.”
The brunette grinned and shrugged, leaning on her bed’s backrest, “But you like it.”
Donghae let out a loud snort as she stood up and headed straight to the bathroom, “Shut up, momma. Your prince charming will fetch you soon.”
Sungmin rolled her eyes before sending a reply to Kyuhyun.
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Seohyun walked out of the dormitory building in her usual poise, ignoring the stares other students were giving her as she fixed her sunglasses. She then stopped dead on her tracks when she saw that one particular guy, whom she hadn’t seen for almost a month already, standing outside, still as handsome as before.
Excitedly, she ran towards the tall brunet and went in front of him, her hands clasped at her back, “Oppa, were you waiting for me?” she asked, batting her eyelashes.
Kyuhyun looked at her as if he doesn’t recognize her, stepping backward, “I don’t even know you live here too,” he said coldly, much to the girl’s confusion, “Too?”
Then, they heard a female’s voice from behind them, “Kyu?”
Both Kyuhyun and Seohyun faced the pretty brunette in pink at the main entrance, with the male rushing to the third person and gave her plump lips a quick peck, “Good morning, baby.”
Seohyun gasped loudly as she raised a trembling finger to point at the new couple’s direction, eyes widened as saucers, “K-Kyu…hyun… o-op-ppa… wha- what is the meaning of this?!” She didn’t mind that her reaction gained the attention of some passerby.
Noticing that the cheerleader made quite a scandal, Kyuhyun gripped his girlfriend’s hand tight, smirking, “I just kissed her and called her ‘baby.’ All couples do that.” He then quickly pulled Sungmin with him, leaving a frustrated Seohyun behind.
“Loser.”
Seohyun snapped her head to her right, her day getting worse because of one smirking Lee Donghae, who briskly walked away like a boss as she laughed her heart out.
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Kyuhyun and Sungmin are walking in silence, hands still entwined with each other. If there would be one person aside from Seohyun who should get surprised at how Kyuhyun acted earlier towards one of the university’s most popular girls, it is Sungmin. Though she trusts the man right now, she never thought that he will reveal their relationship like this. In all honesty, Sungmin actually thought that Kyuhyun would rather hide it, but he didn’t, so it made her completely trust the guy.
After leaning her cheek on her boyfriend’s shoulder, she finally broke the silence between them, her eyes focused on the lively playground where they got back together… the place where they confessed to each other… the place where they decided to start anew. “Hey, I already told my oppas, Yesungie and Ryeowookie about us…”
Kyuhyun hummed, also now gazing at the same place where the woman is staring at, “And, what did they say?” He will be lying if he will say that he wasn’t nervous of what their reactions would be.
“Well,” Sungmin started, recalling the exact things her friends said, “Yesungie and Shindongie-oppa were just okay with it like they are expecting it already. Ryeowookie literally squealed and threw me a thousand congratulations,” she paused and joined along with Kyuhyun in chuckling.
Unconsciously, they walked slower as the view of the university gates became visible to them, more like both wanted to stay like this longer.
Sungmin then continued, “Kangin-oppa was a bit furious at first. He asked me lots of questions, but finally gave in when Chullie-oppa covered his mouth. Then, Heechul-oppa said…” she trailed off; thinking of how to put it in a better sentence.
Kyuhyun raised an eyebrow and looked at her skeptically, “What did Heechul-hyung say?” Blushing, the woman replied, “H-He said… he said he will cho…” she halted her steps and covered her mouth using her free hand, Heechul’s voice last night came ringing in her ears.
“I’m completely fine, no, not completely… I’m A BIT fine with you dating Kyuhyun, but tell him that if he makes you cry again, I will chop his dick. Got it?”
The guy suddenly became worried due to Sungmin’s flushed face, so he cupped her cheeks and whispered oh-so-gently, “Hey, what’s wrong? Did he say something negative?”
Sungmin shook her head vigorously with a pout, earning a confused look from Kyuhyun. “Heechul-oppa said that he will do something to somewhere on your lower part if you make me cry.” That’s the best she could do in making the sentence sound a bit decent.
“Geez, Sungmin, Chullie-oppa told you to tell Kyuhyun the exact words, didn’t he?” The couple jerked in surprise when Donghae suddenly butted in, a mischievous grin painted on her pretty face.
“For how long have you been eavesdropping on us?” Sungmin asked while clutching her chest. The black-haired girl smirked at her best friend, “Pretty long already. You’re too busy being lovey dovey to notice me trailing behind you.”
Without letting Sungmin retort, she faced the male and said, “Heechul-oppa actually said that if you make Minnie cry again, he will chop your dick and cut your balls so that you won’t have a baby again.”
“Yah! Oppa didn’t say the balls part!” Sungmin squeaked loudly, amusing Kyuhyun since it really was the first time he heard Sungmin say ‘balls’ so blatant… and loud.
Donghae just grinned sheepishly, raising an arm to glance at her wristwatch. She then turned to the couple with her, “I gotta go. I’ll meet up with Yesung-oppa and Wookie.”
Sungmin blinked once, staring at nowhere as she asked in confusion, “I always see those two together recently. Is there something going on between them?” Donghae answered with a shrug, inwardly smirking at Kyuhyun’s knowing look before bidding goodbye.
“I think I should just ask Wookie or Yesungie about it…” Sungmin said, pouting, with the male possessively draping an arm around Sungmin’s neck, whispering, “Let’s go to class?” The woman cheekily nodded as she hugged her lover’s waist.
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Still ignoring the students’ stares at them, Kyuhyun planted a kiss on Sungmin’s forehead before leaving to go to his next class. Sungmin went inside the classroom, her head kept down as she tries not listening to her classmates’ whispers.
Pst. She looked at the direction where she heard it, beaming when he saw Kibum sitting near the window, an empty seat was located beside him.
After settling, Kibum spoke in a playful tone, “You should have been used to gossips already…”
The girl chuckled, her hand automatically landing on her belly, caressing it, “This one’s different… well, a bit. Don’t worry. This is just the first day. I’ll get used to it.”
“You’re blooming,” Kibum commented, smiling when he saw his pretty friend blushing. “So, how are things going out with Kyuhyun?”
Sungmin heaved a deep breath, a dreamy smile forming on her lips, “So far so good. It feels so nice…”
The guy patted the girl’s head, “It’s good, then. I’m happy for the both of you.”
Suddenly, guilt crept in the girl’s chest, “I’m sorry…”
“For what?” the guy frowned. Sungmin bit her lips, her voice cracking, “Because I wasn’t able to return your feelings properly…”
With that, Kibum can’t help but chuckle, “Silly. Min, look, I wasn’t expecting something in return from you. I actually feel bad for putting you under pressure when I confessed to you. It’s just that I wanted to let it out. To be honest, I really am not a hundred percent sure of what I truly feel for you.”
Sungmin shyly smiled, “Thank you…”
Kibum returned the gesture, in spite of the thought that he just lied about the ‘not a hundred percent sure’ thing was running in his mind.
It really is fine with him… as long as Sungmin is happy.
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“I think Sungie is hiding his feelings for Wookie.” Sungmin suddenly blurted out, making Donghae, who is on her study table, look at her in disbelief and snorted, “Of course he will! He is convinced that he is still in love with you!”
The older Lee’s eyes widened, “So, it’s my fault?!”
“No! It isn’t your fault why oppa fell for you, right? He might be unsure of what he feels for Wookie since the one in his heart really is you. Maybe he is just getting there?”
Seeing the pout on her best friend’s lips, Donghae skipped towards the older and backhugged her, “Don’t think about it too much. I’m sure Yesung-oppa is happy for you.” She tried assuring the pregnant girl.
To divert the other’s attention, Donghae then changed the topic, “What are you looking for?”
Sungmin pursed her lips, her gaze now on Donghae’s closet, “I don’t know what to wear for Kyuhyun’s mother’s birthday party tomorrow…” The younger narrowed her eyes at the line of dresses inside her closet, placing her chin on her best friend’s shoulder, “It’s a formal one, right?”
“Yeah,”
Then, the black-haired grinned at Sungmin, “Why don’t you just tell it to Kyuhyun?” The latter scowled at her roommate, “He’s saving money… Actually, he will start working part-time next week.”
Donghae’s eyes grew wide in delight and amusement, loosening her wrap on Sungmin’s waist, “He’ll take part-time jobs?! Wow, he really is preparing for your future!”
The brunette blushed and broke away from Donghae’s hug, waving her hands vigorously, “No! It’s not like that! It’s because of his fa-”
Just then, Sungmin’s phone rang, making her sigh in relief, while the other groaned in disappointment. The former quickly grabbed her phone and instantly answered it without checking the caller ID, “Hello, Sungmin speaking.”
“Min?”
“Oh, hey, Kyu.”
“Sungmin-ah, let’s get married.”
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“Eunhyukkie, do you remember Kangin’s father?”
“The inspector?”
“Yes. Kangin just told me that his father already have a suspect for your parents’ death.”
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“Kyu, the baby…” Sungmin breathily mumbled when Kyuhyun collapsed on top of her, panting due to their love making.
“Sorry.” Kyuhyun sheepishly grinned as he removed himself from Sungmin and laid beside his wife - yes, wife - extending an arm for the woman to use it as a pillow. Sungmin instantly complied and cuddled with her husband, whispering, “Should I tell Hae about this?”
“It’s okay. I know we can trust her,” the male answered before pressing a soft kiss on Sungmin’s forehead. “By the way, what excuse did you use to go out?”
“I said that Ahra-unnie asked us to sleep in her house.”
Kyuhyun laughed at the silly, but effective excuse.
Sungmin’s tone suddenly went serious, “Hey, Kyu, do you know who they will make you marry?”
The guy stroked his lover’s hair as he stares straight onto the ceiling, “I have no idea. That’s why I already married you. After all, we’re going to have a child…” It shocked him when his wife pouted and whined, “So you married me just so you will not marry someone you don’t know?”
Kyuhyun kissed Sungmin passionately to wash out the insecurities of his spouse before saying, “Yes and no. Yes, because I also don’t want to be tied with someone I don’t know. No, because, obviously, I really want to marry you and create a family with you.”
They shared another heated kiss, dwelling in their own world where only the two of them exists, but is now open for an addition, who is now inside Sungmin’s womb.
However, their moment was interrupted by a phone call. It was Sungmin’s phone ringing.
“Don’t answer it.” Kyuhyun whispered whilst he showers Sungmin’s neck with kisses, making Sungmin moan as she took hold of her phone. But when she saw who was calling her, she yanked Kyuhyun away from her and sat, not forgetting to cover her torso using a blanket. Kyuhyun was about to grab Sungmin’s phone but he heard her say, “Hyuk-oppa?”
Yeah, he froze.
“Where are you?”
“I’m…”
“Are you at the dorm?”
“Y-Yes…” Gosh, I’m so sorry, Hae…
“I see. Listen, we already have suspects to our parents’ death.”
“Really?! Who?!” Sungmin shrieked, making the guy beside her sit properly and look at her in worry, with the former looking back at her husband.
“Cho Younghwan.”
Sungmin blinked her eyes for God-only-knows-how-many times, her eyes in a glint of fear as she gazed at her husband, who, apparently, has the surname Cho. “A-Again?”
“Cho Younghwan. Is that Kyuhyun’s father’s name?”
She suddenly avoided Kyuhyun’s stares, her voice quivering, “I don’t know…”
“Ask him.”
She lowered her voice as much as she can, unaware that Kyuhyun leaned closer to hear her, “Do you think hi-”
“We’re just making sure, Sungmin.”
“O-Okay… I-I have to… go… I’ll sleep now… Bye. Good night, oppa.”
She sighed heavily the moment she ended the phone call with her brother, her heart jumping when Kyuhyun said, “Hey, what’s wrong?”
She didn’t answer. Instead, she asked him something, “Kyu, what is your father’s name?”
There was a pause; Kyuhyun went curious for a second as to why Sungmin asked him that, but he then answered, “Younghwan. Why?”
It was like her heart was thrown a thousand boulders at that.
“I… nothing… L-Let’s sleep?”
Despite feeling that something is weird, Kyuhyun just nodded and kissed Sungmin on the lips before lying on the bed with her in the same position they were in. “Good night. I love you.”
A lone tear fell from Sungmin’s eye as she replied, “I love you too.”
There probably are lots of Cho Younghwans, right?
I'm sorry for updating very late!!! Very busy in school!!!! ><"