Love

'In actuality, we belong to each other since long ago.'

***

Jaejoong could hear the chattering noise in the conference hall of the Imperial Palace Hotel as he made his way to the back door. He fixed his white shirt collar underneath his light-brown coat for the last time, waiting for his cue to make an appearance.

It was finally the day of the press conference for his upcoming drama, which would be premier next week. He had been in a lot of press conferences, but this was the first time he had as an actor. He took a deep breath before he entered the hall, walking up to the podium once the emcee called his name - feeling nervous about the review and response he would be getting.

The snapping sound and a flash of cameras started echoing in the hall with the noise of people cheering once he greeted the audience. He threw his signature smile - a public figure’s smile.

Once he settled down on his seat in the centre of other casts, his eyes roamed around the room unobtrusively, until they landed on the familiar tall figure with broad shoulders. Jaejoong felt calmed. The presence of the person had always been able to pacify him. It was difficult to not notice Jung Yunho presence in the crowd, when the man was standing tall amongst the mass of people, distant away at the back of the hall, looking charming in his well-cut, expensive, dark suit as he had just rushed to the venue from work.

One couldn't help admiring his manly features, that perfectly symmetrical feature. Jaejoong felt his face flushed and fluttering occurred in his belly at the thought of the man was his. The owner of his heart, and so was he. He owned the man’s.

As their eyes met, as Yunho was watching him with those meticulous scrutiny eyes and flashed his infectious smile, Jaejoong’s heart warmed. He let out a staggered breath.

He couldn’t help but mentally admitted to Junsu’s claim last time; he was seriously smitten. It was almost two weeks since the sudden, unpredictable confession happened. And Jaejoong would always find Yunho presence in each of his important events. The man even had been so bold in showing his affection towards him, which it turned to be another way around this time. Jaejoong would indulge himself by Yunho’s love and attention lately without him seeking for it - inwardly thanked for the overwhelming bliss.

After an hour went through the usual format of the conference with the question-and-answer session and photographed, everything ended smoothly. Jaejoong met Junsu as he walked down the hall through the back door.

“So, what are you up to after this? Should I book a flight ticket for your sweet vacation or something?” Junsu asked, looking expectantly at the idol who started chuckling at his sudden offer.

“It’s been a while since I have my long leave after finish with one project. So just let me have my lazing time, could you? I just want to lounge around being a bum at home.”

Junsu looked at him with eyes narrow into suspicious slits.

“Tch, since when do you prefer to be at home? Is it the place or the person who lives together in the place that makes you have this drastic change, uh?”

Jaejoong just shrugged and laughed at the remark.

“Well, enjoy your sweet vacation. Wish you luck for being a lazy bum, only if you success to do so.” Junsu laughed and waved frantically before they parted ways.

What’s with him? Jaejoong threw Junsu an incredulous look, as the guy seemed to look excited for an indefinite reason.

Since he had stepped further to the next level in a relationship with Yunho, he had yet to get the chance to spend some alone time with the man. The last few weeks had him busy at the filming site, finishing the few last episodes, while Yunho was also busy managing the company and setting up his new-opened martial art class. Even so, the man could still attend the events to support him - enough to make him fluttered. Now when he had his schedule free for a month, he would make it up for those missing times, even though Yunho would probably be busy while he was free. But it was fine as long as one of them could be able to accompany the other.

“I am sorry to have kept you waiting,” Jaejoong said as he got into the car. Yunho seemed had just finished talking on the phone with a serious look as he put down his phone. The stiff, working look of Jung Yunho that Jaejoong was familiar with before.

“It’s okay. I’ve been on call while waiting for you.” The seriousness on his face subtly faded, replaced with a slight smile pulled over his lips.

“Is there something wrong at work?” Jaejoong asked curiously.

“No, just a very last minute call for a meeting. But I’ve already got someone else to handle it for me.” Yunho leaned over to him, his hand reached over Jaejoong’s side and fastened his seatbelt.

Jaejoong’s breath hitched at the sudden closeness, the side of the handsome man’s face was too close to his lips that made him took a deep breath. He bit his lower lip nervously. The action seemed caught Yunho’s attention as he turned slightly, eyes met Jaejoong’s before those deep-brown eyes of his dropped on that full-kissable lips that just inches away from his. Without hesitating, he planted a chaste kiss on Jaejoong’s upper lips, which caught the lad by surprise and released his bottom lip in an instant. Yunho smiled at the expression, enough to make Jaejoong’s heart thumped against his ribcage. His mind was reeling at the short contact of their lips when Yunho leaned down again and kissed him fully on the mouth this time. That was their second kiss after the first a week ago.

It felt longer as Yunho kissed him slowly as if it was all happening in slow motion. The man’s hand placed on the head of his seat while another one was holding his face, until the back of his head as he devouring his lips. Jaejoong closed his eyes, hands gripped the seatbelt on him, drown by the gentle and soft lips of Yunho that moved on his languidly, but thoroughly.

After what seemed like several minutes, Yunho pulled away from the sweet intoxication of Jaejoong’s taste. He smirked upon seen the flushed face of the idol; the kiss had rendered Jaejoong all but senseless.

“I’m sorry…” Yunho muttered, his thumb traced the fullness of Jaejoong’s lower lip as his gaze focused on the movement.

“F-for what?” Jaejoong drew in a breath with his heart still pounding hard against his chest.

“I shouldn’t be doing this to you when we’re outside. People would see us, but you’re looking so adorable just now that I couldn’t hold myself back.”

“Then, let them see. I don’t mind.” Jaejoong stared at him innocently. Yunho chuckled softly and straightened himself back to lean on his seat.

“Don’t seduce me anymore. We will miss our flight if you keep looking at me with that look.”

Jaejoong felt the heat rising to his face. He dropped his eyes to look elsewhere but Yunho’s face, embarrassed – had just aware of the instantaneous words from his heart slipped out his mouth unthinkingly.

It took seconds for him to process what the man had just said as his eyes shot up to look back at Yunho. “Wait, what flight?”

Yunho looked at him amusedly. “Didn’t Junsu tell you?”

“Tell me what?”

“We’re going to Bali for a short escapade vacation.”

“W-what?!” Jaejoong couldn’t help but let out a surprised gasp.

“He even helped me to pack up your stuff for a week stay. So no need to worry. He already made sure everything you might need is all in your luggage back there. So we can just go straight to the airport.”

Jaejoong was rendered speechless, couldn’t certain what he should feel upon heard this sudden plan as part of him shocked. He felt like he was tricked by his manager, now; he was clear why the man was acting weird before. Another big part of him basked in sudden excitement, looking forward to the first vacation he would have with Yunho.

***

It was a seven-hour flight as they finally landed in Bali early that night. Jaejoong didn't look tired or had jetlag as he used to fly around the world for his concert tours, some fan meetings and promotions. Only his heart was beating with more excitement than he ever felt, as for the first time in his life, someone he loved accompanied him on a vacation.

There was a driver with a shiny black car picked them up upon their arrival, that surprised Jaejoong how well-planned the vacation was. Yunho seemed to know his way around the island as he led them to the private Villa.

Jaejoong let out the breath he was holding once they reached their lodging, couldn’t help from looking around the marvellous place in awed expression. The place was luxurious in the cool upland, perched on a verdant valley overlooking one of the legendary rivers in Bali. He felt calm once he walked into the place, welcomed by the natural surroundings and serenity of the hotel grounds full of yellow lanterns - for once, away from the hubbubs of modern life that exhausting them sometime.

“This is too much,” Jaejoong said once Yunho approached him after the man finished talking with the staff who left the room afterwards. Yunho’s arms slid around him from behind and pulled Jaejoong’s back against his warm, hard chest.

“It is not. I’m willing to spend more if it means that I could steal away this superstar from his fans and having him all to myself.”

Jaejoong couldn’t find a word to disagree with the man as his heart turned to pure mush by the man’s words and sudden action. Yunho planted a kiss on his cheek before resting his chin on his shoulder. He swayed slightly while hugging him. They were in excitement to spend their time together, away from their work-life and Jaejoong, from public attention. It couldn’t be more amazing to spend time like this for the first time as a lover.

“Let’s unpacking first then we can go down for having dinner.”

Jaejoong nodded docilely, it became a habit with him since before, whenever Yunho ushered him. He was comfortable to have the man lead him and control everything, something that he didn’t like before he met and knew the other.

They went down to the hotel’s restaurant and Jaejoong found himself amazed once he walked into the private dining area that secluded from the public dining space. The spot was facing a splendid view of the lights shimmered from the local villages in the valley with stars glimmered above; like a real-life painting. Their dinner was already served on the table with crystal glasses and silver cutleries placed for two, elegantly set up.

“You shouldn’t go this far to prepare all of this.”

“Why shouldn’t I? I can’t risk having you caught or stolen by who knows how many fans you have out there.”

Jaejoong chuckled softly as for the first time, the man sounded jealous. It was always him to feel that way before. It amused him that Yunho was showing his cute side when they started to be in this relationship. When Yunho said he would not go to hold himself back last time, it was true as he had boldly expressed his feelings whenever he felt so without restrained any. Jaejoong was glad for the swift changes of how Yunho behaving around him lately. It didn’t seem that he was the only one who wanted some privacy to be with the man, but also the other.

“Thank you for this surprise trip.” Jaejoong smiled brightly, his heart was filled with nothing at this moment but love for the man. Yunho smiled contentedly, reflecting the same feel through his eyes.

Only love.

*

Jaejoong woke up the next morning by the early sun ray sifted through the white curtain laying across the bed, warming him in his comfy. He sat up on the bed slowly, felt heavy to open his eyes and deduce his whereabouts. He didn’t remember when he fell asleep last night, too tired probably. What he knew he felt happiness bubbling inside him lately that it seemed surreal. It was like a very good dream, making him refused to wake up just yet.

“Good morning.” A soft kiss landed on his cheek, making his eyes wide awake promptly. He blinked and looked up, only to meet with Yunho’s dazzling smile. His drowsiness flew as he finally took down his surroundings.

The man only had his sweatpants and was shirtless, a towel draped carelessly around his neck, enough to make Jaejoong’s heart stressed early in the morning with the unusual y sight of Yunho. Obviously, the other had just stepped out of the shower. His hair was still damp and the fresh, citrusy soap scent flirting with Jaejoong senses, making him embarrassed with his current morning look while Yunho was looking so dazzling and, alluring.

So, it was not a dream. He was really with the person he loved in a foreign land. Now he remembered after their dinner last night, both of them had headed back to their room and he just fell asleep after showered - as all at once fatigue crashed him.

“When did you wake up?” Jaejoong asked, tried to remove his dry and raw morning voice.

“Hmm… about 2 hours ago. I went to the hotel gym downstairs and came back to shower.”

“You should have woken me up.” Jaejoong brushed off a few strains of hair from his eyes.

“You were sleeping so soundlessly that I don’t have the heart to wake you up. We have plenty of time here, so it’s okay for you to sleep more.” Yunho dipped one of his hands on the bed as he leaned over to the other to kiss him on the lips, but only to have Jaejoong backed away with hand swiftly covered his mouth.

Yunho chuckled. “What, worry about morning breath?”

The idol nodded cordially.

Yunho laughed quietly. “Cute.” He kissed him on the forehead and ruffled the mop of Jaejoong’s soft, blond hair.

“Well, I will let you collect your thought before we go out and start exploring the place.” Yunho straightened up and grabbed the corded phone on the side table, calling the room service to send in their breakfast. Jaejoong couldn’t help, but feeling excited to start their journey.

*

It was a warm sunny day, not too hot and cloudy, just nice weather for taking a walk. Both of them loved walking. They went to the places within walking distance first before visiting the long-distance places. The first place they visited was the Puri Lukisan Museum. It was the oldest art museum in Bali with the open garden concept, displaying the finest collecti