Chapter 16

The Road Not Taken

After sometime Jonghyun came out of the bathroom.
Jinki's gaze followed him as he sat on the chair and turned towards Jinki who was sitting on the bed.
"I just don't understand some parents. How can they be so unreasonable?" Jonghyun asked. His eyes distant, deeply thinking about something.
"Why?"
"I met someone today, and just wanted to kill him on the way he treated his son."
"Well some parents are like that, thats the way they show their love to their children."
"Love? The only thing my father taught me was how to use a gun, beat up people and not to trust anyone."
"Your mother?"
"I am an orphan. At the age of 10 I was adopted by my father."
"Well it seems I'm not the only one from a screwed up family."
"You too?" Jonghyun asked Jinki, turning his attention to Jinki.
Jinki sighed. "My mom died giving birth to me. So my father re-married. But when I was 5 he died too."
"How?" Jonghyun asked.
"A heart attack they said." and Jinki continued, "My stepmother then remarried when I was 8. So I have a stepmother and stepfather. Basically I'm an orphan too."
"Was it your stepfather who beat you up?"
"Yeah. It started when I was 9 and continued till when I was 15."
"Didn't your mother stop him?"
"She didn't care about me."
"Then what made him stop?"
"I made him stop. I'd had enough. I caught his hand before he could hit me and pushed him away and ran away. But they tracked me down, they wanted the money my father had left for me. After that he never touched me. When I was 18 I left home, and came here. But some years later they too came here." Jinki said with a sigh.

He looked up at Jonghyun and his gaze darted towards his torso, and was reminded of what had happened some minutes ago. He could feel the colour rise in his cheeks. He turned away. And things became awkward. He cleared his throat to dissolve the awkwardness, but it became more awkward.


"Sing something for me." Jonghyun said.
"Huh? What?" Jinki asked bewildered. "What's up with his mood swings?" Jinki thought to himself.
"Start singing. If I were you, I wouldn't want you to see me angry."
Jinki shaked his head. And started singing the first song that came to his mind.


"I'll be your dream, I'll be your wish, I'll be your fantasy." Which earned him a smirk.
"I'll be your hope, I'll be your love, be everything that you need.
I love you more with every breath, truly madly deeply do." He got an raised eyebrow for this.
"I will be strong I will be faithful cause
I'm counting on a new beginning. A reason for living, A deeper meaning.
I want to stand with you on a mountain,
I want to bathe with you in the sea," Two raised eyebrows and smirk here.
"I want to lay like this forever,
Until the sky falls down on me."
"I am going to sing till here." Jinki said, blushing furiously.

"It's a nice song. Even the standing and bathing you want to do with me." Jonghyun said his voice warm, but amusement clearly evident.
"You should sing a song too." Jinki said, trying to change the topic quickly.
"No."
"Come on! It's not fair. Why should I be the only one who sings. I want to hear you sing. Please Jonghyun."
This was the first time Jinki had called Jonghyun by his name. Jonghyun was surprised as well as happy and finally gave in. He cleared his throat,
"This is my favourite song.
Fascinated by the moon as we walk along the river banks
Being carried by the waves towards the old town
The merry making continues until this time we slip away yet no one has seemed to notice
Let the night wind blaze forever like this
Until we understand both of our hearts
Let's walk in this road of sweet dreams
In this world that is just for the two of us
Oh, our footsteps echo in the night
As we dance the waltz of love
Oh let's dance and be happy
As I stare into your eyes
Until we wake up from this dream,"
Jinki watched Jonghyun with fascination. He had never heard anything this beautiful. When Jonghyun finished singing he noticed Jonghyun's eyes were moist.
"You sing so beautifully."
Jonghyun gave him a heart-melting smile and said,"Thank you. Seeing that both of us sang so well, I think a reward is necessary."
"A reward?"
"Yes a reward. A reward for both of us." And Jonghyun got up from the chair.



 


A/N:
The song which Jinki sings is 'Truly Madly Deeply' by Savage Garden!
I still remember the time I was so crazy about that song!@.@ I still am though!XD
The song Jamong sings is 'Moon River Waltz' by SHINee! <3
After listening to that song I fell in love with SHINee all over again! <3
What do you all think the reward is??xD

 

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DolphinWorld
2006 streak #1
Chapter 21: OMG! The story has ended. But I want more.... Lol
Anyway, this story didn't at all. You're an amazing author. Keep up the good work ❤️


PS have I read all of your other stories?
DolphinWorld
2006 streak #2
Chapter 19: Wow! What a twisted twist. Didn't expect that. What kind of father is he?! God! Poor Jinki but at least he got his freedom now. That's a good thing I guess. Anyway, sorry for reading only one chapter today. Will be back later to finish the rest ^^
DolphinWorld
2006 streak #3
Chapter 18: What? Jonghyun already knew about the escape and in fact helped him? Wonder why and also what would happen hereafter. Also this is kinda like Stockholm syndrome right?
Will be back later to read more ^^
DolphinWorld
2006 streak #4
Chapter 16: Reward? Well wonder what it might be. Is he setting Jinki free? Can't wait to read more and find out what will happen next. Will be back later! :)
DolphinWorld
2006 streak #5
Chapter 14: Hahaha Jonghyun is such a tease! And I guess domestic violence. Poor Jinki! Anyway, sorry about not being able to read much. Will be back again later to read more ^^
DolphinWorld
2006 streak #6
Chapter 12: OMG! Hahahaha that last gif though! Made me forget what I wanted to say about the story. Anyway, all I can say is, I'm enjoying reading this. Will be back later to read more ^^
DolphinWorld
2006 streak #7
Chapter 9: Hehehe this is just so much fun. Esp how Jonghyun kidnapped him and his reaction to scared Jinki. poor Jinki. Anyway, will be back to read more later ^^
DolphinWorld
2006 streak #8
Chapter 6: Hahaha that meme at the end though!
Anyway, the story is getting interesting. So is Jinki adopted? What did Jonghyun mean when he was talking about the father? Too many questions in my head. Can't wait to read more and find answers to all my questions. Will be back later ^^
DolphinWorld
2006 streak #9
Chapter 3: I just started reading this. But This was your first story? Damn! I've just read until 3rd chapter and it's already interesting. You're talented. My first story is so cringey and embarrassing. Lol
Anyway, will be back later to read more.
fayrenz #10
Chapter 21: One of the first jongyu fics i read, i kinda missed this so binged read it. This was so sweet and precious ;;;;;❤️