Let Me Be The One For You
Title : Let Me Be The One For You
Author : jishu
Rating : PG, only kissing
Character/Pairing : Hankyung/Kibum
Word Count : 1,984
Author’s note : I wrote this January 16,2009. It's midterms week but there was one day in the middle of the week that doesn't have any exam although it actually had a morning class >.<;; anyway, I used the night before that to finish off the story~ so..I hope you'll enjoy reading...and I hope my grades are passing >.>
This fic is written for runawayxxlovee’s Prompt Fic Challenge.
Surrounded by a blanket of white snow, two lovers lay. One of which was coloring the beautiful landscape red, trying dreadfully to keep the cold from taking over his body. He was getting weaker and weaker though as the blood drained from the deep gash in his side, stealing bits and bits of the light from his dark brown eyes.
“I’m sorry I won’t be able to keep my promise.”
“AND CUT!!!” The director shouted with his megaphone. “Great job, guys! Now that’s a wrap!”
The couple stood up and wiped the fake snow off their clothes. Just like that, the drama seemed to have disappeared right before Hankyung’s eyes. He was Kibum’s new personal assistant (servant actually since he does practically almost everything for Kibum but ‘assistant’ sounds nicer). He really thought that Kibum was an awesome actor but now that he works for him, the real Kibum was so much different from the actor Kibum seen on TV.
The actor Kibum was full of emotions. The real Kibum kept to himself. Hankyung sometimes wondered if Kibum has a split personality. “You were really great, Kibum!” Hankyung said as he approached Kibum and wiped off the fake blood on the clothes. Although Hankyung works for Kibum, they were on first name basis because Kibum doesn’t want to be called sir or master or anything of that sort.
Kibum gave a slight nod. It was the only sign that he heard Hankyung’s praise. It was the only thing Hankyung would get that is closer to ‘thank you’ because Kibum never thanked him…ever. Soon they were in the car on their way to the next shooting for the music video that Kibum was going to make a special appearance. Silence reigned over them.
“Do you know why I kept on changing personal assistants?” It was rare for Kibum to start a conversation because when he talked, it was always to ask Hankyung to do this and that. He wouldn’t even say simple words such as ‘thank you’, ‘please’ or ‘good morning’ and ‘goodnight’.
“They say you easily get angry and that you often have mood swings,” Hankyung answered honestly but so far, Hankyung hasn’t experienced any of that from Kibum. He just heard it from the previous assistants and those who are witnesses to how Kibum treats his personal assistants. “But that’s not true, right?” He doesn’t get how Kibum could have mood swings when he is usually just quiet and emotionless like a statue. Hankyung never once seen Kibum smile towards him or when they are at home…wait, since when did he start calling Kibum’s house his home? As Kibum’s personal assistant, he was asked to live at Kibum’s house.
“It’s true.”
“Well, I hope I won’t experience that anytime soon.”
“You won’t.”
Hankyung looked at Kibum curiously. Was that a promise? Why does Kibum sound so sure that he won’t be getting angry or have mood swings occurring at Hankyung in the future? He wished they could keep the conversation going because it’s a rare thing but he knew that was the end of the conversation. “We’re here,” Hankyung stopped the car in front of the venue so Kibum could get off and be not late for the shooting while Hankyung would drive somewhere else to look for a parking spot.
But Kibum made no move to get out of the car. “You’re not annoying like them so I don’t think you will experience my anger or mood swings anytime soon. I’m also not planning to fire you but you might want to resign after I do this.”
Kibum grabbed Hankyung by the collar and crushed his lips against Hankyung’s. Noting that Hankyung didn’t give out any response, he pulled away from the kiss and got out of the car without looking at Hankyung.
Hankyung was too shock to be able to react. He only realized that he was holding his breath the whole time when Kibum left the car and that he was able to breathe again. He had only started working for Kibum for two months and not once, had Kibum shown him any sign of liking him that way so he was beyond shock when Kibum just suddenly kissed him. He watched as Kibum greeted the staff, director and other artists with a smile. Well, if Kibum truly liked him, why can’t real Kibum smile and greet him like actor Kibum?
“Oh. You’re still here,” Kibum voiced out calmly. Truthfully though, he was surprised to find that Hankyung was in the car because he couldn’t find Hankyung anywhere during the shoot so that probably meant Hankyung didn’t leave the car the whole time until the shoot was finally over.
“Sorry. I wasn’t able to help you during the shooting.” The kiss was still fresh in Hankyung’s mind so even if he showed up to help Kibum during the shoot, he probably wouldn’t be doing a good job so he decided to just stay in the car instead.
A week passed by. The kiss wasn’t mentioned and nothing changed between them. Hankyung thought that he should just probably forget about it and perhaps Kibum was just stressed out at that time and wasn’t thinking properly and….he really should just forget period. But really, he couldn’t because it was his first kiss.
They watched together the first premiere of Kibum’s new movie but Kibum was seated in front together with the cast while Hankyung was seated somewhere behind among the guests and others. When the movie was finally over…
“You cried,” Kibum said as he and Hankyung met up again in the car.
“No, I just have a runny nose.” Hankyung said the lame excuse even when it’s obvious how red and puffy his eyes are from crying. Then he felt Kibum’s finger lightly trail his cheek.
“Your tears left trail marks.” Kibum said before cupping Hankyung’s cheek and kissed him for the second time.
This time Hankyung was able to respond by pushing Kibum away. “Why did you do that?”
Kibum simply shrugged and looked away.
“If you don’t answer me, I’ll resign.”
“Then I’ll just look for another personal assistant.”
Hankyung sighed. “I was just joking about resigning. I don’t plan to do that anytime soon but if you really want a new personal assistant then you can just simply fire me. It seems that I could be easily replaced anyway.” He was actually sulking over the fact that he assumed Kibum liked him but after knowing he can just be replaced, it kind of hurt and that Kibum was probably just playing with him and does not really like him. This was really frustrating for Hankyung. He really doesn’t have any idea what’s going on inside Kibum’s mind. He could only assume things.
Kibum could sense that bitterness in Hankyung’s voice. He wanted to comfort him but he doesn’t know how so he decided to just say what is in his mind right now. “I can easily get a new personal assistant but no one will be able to replace you. Like I said before, I don’t plan to fire you anytime soon.”
“You still haven’t told me why you kissed me.” Hankyung grabbed Kibum by the jaw before Kibum could look away again and forced Kibum to look at him. Kibum was already looking straight at him but still remained silent. He knew that Kibum really won’t answer if he doesn’t want to so Hankyung released his hold on Kibum. “Why can’t you just speak out like in the movies and dramas? It’s really frustrating to not know anything about you while being with you the whole time.”
“I thought you were different.” Hankyung was shock to see Kibum glaring at him. It was the first time Kibum had shown a strong emotion. “I thought you were different because you were not annoying like them but I guess I was wrong. You can’t accept me for who I am just like them. So what if I’m angry with mood swings?!?! So what if I’m always silent?!?! So what if I can’t be nice?!?! It’s how I am!!!” Kibum got out of the car and slammed the door closed.
Where are you?
Kibum received the text message from Hankyung. He was currently at the middle of the small forest beside the park. Nobody would go there because it’s dark and looks scary but Kibum liked it that way because no one would find him there. Not even Hankyung knew about it.
Please tell me where you are so I can fetch you.
Kibum still didn’t reply. He wondered if Hankyung was doing this out of kindness or simply because it’s just a part of his job. After a while, the cell phone started to ring so Kibum continued to ignore it.
I’m sorry.
This time Kibum replied. What are you sorry for? Do you know what your fault is?
I don’t know what my fault is but whatever it is, I’m sure I’ve hurt you and I’m sorry for hurting you.
I’ll tell you when you fetch me.
How can I fetch you when I don’t know where you are?
Find me.
What if I can’t find you?
Then you’re not the one for me.
Hankyung clutched the cell phone in his hand as he continued to look for Kibum. It was close to midnight but he couldn’t bring himself to give up yet. The last text message conveyed Kibum’s feelings and honestly, he wants to be the one for Kibum. He ended up in the park. He paused for a couple of breaths. He tried calling Kibum by the cell phone to check how Kibum was doing and if Kibum was still waiting for him. There was no reply but he heard Kibum’s ringing tone.
The direction of the sound is at the dark forest near the park. Hankyung cautiously went through it, using his cell phone as a flashlight. After a few minutes, he finally found Kibum, who fell asleep while leaning against the trunk of the tree. Kibum’s cell phone was on the ground beside the sleeping person. “Kibum, wake up.” Hankyung lightly shook Kibum by the shoulders.
Kibum woke up and sleepily looked at him. His sleepiness turned into a surprise look. “You came.”
“Let’s go out first, okay? It’s so dark in here.” Hankyung helped Kibum stand up and continued to hold Kibum’s hand as they walked out of the forest. “Glad to be finally out of the forest. It’s so creepy and dark in there. Really a perfect place for you to hide. It’s a good thing I decided to call you and that your cell phone wasn’t on silent mode or else I wouldn’t be able to find you.” Hankyung gripped Kibum’s hand tighter and turned to look at him. “Can you now say that I’m the one for you?”
“Only if you’ll correct your fault.”
“Which is?”
“You love the actor Kibum and not the real me. I want you to love me, the real Kibum.”
“It’s hard to do so. I hardly know about you. I can hardly understand you. It’s hard to love the real Kibum compared to the actor Kibum but I’m trying my hardest.” Hankyung stepped closer to Kibum. “Because I want to be the one for you.” He leaned closer and initiated the kiss this time.
They had a proper kiss this time. Smoothly moving their mouths against each other and conveying their feelings into the kiss. There was no ‘I love you’ because Kibum couldn’t bring himself to say those words unlike in the dramas and movies that he had filmed so many times so Kibum would just have to wait for those words to come out from Hankyung’s mouth someday so he could get the courage to respond ‘I love you too‘. He knew that day would come because Hankyung was the one for him.
THE END
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