Chapter 22

A/N : Time skip can be seen in this chapter but it’s a natural process, hope you don’t get confused.

Myungsoo was trying his best to put off his guilt and enjoy the new environment. Doing Masters is much more difficult and it consumed much of his time, he was glad in a way since only study and projects filled his mind.

Sungyeol signed the contract with the company and due to his model like feature, was soon capturing the market.

Despite their busy schedules, both of them spent time as much as they can together, if not, the message, and video chats were on daily basis.

Myungsoo had to learn much about photography, had to take lots of pictures to be familiar with all the techniques, camera angle, lights, shutters, focus and many others. That was totally for his assignment but that also allowed the couple to spend more time together since Sungyeol was the subject for most of Myungsoo’s photo collection.

These pictures were also shared with their parents in Korea. They were happy for both of them. Sunggyu was glad to see his brother doing so well and appreciating his life.

Sungyeol was dominating the cover photos of many popular magazines.

Myungsoo too was able to secure his position as an Assistant Cameraperson due to his explicit capability at the same company.

They were doing so well, Sunggyu need not be worried about them.

On the other hand, Hoya was dance instructor now at his own dance studio which he formed along with FeelDog and Hyojin and his dance studio gained lots of recognition.

Sunggyu too owned small café of his own.

Things seemed almost perfect, he felt at ease after so long.

Sunggyu finally got the guts to introduce Hoya to his family, formally.

Though the younger had been to Sunggyu’s place few times and also met his parents on various occasions but today was a special day and he was so very nervous, his hands were sweating, his heart was racing extra mile, his legs were wobbling.

Sunggyu received Hoya at the gate who looked extra handsome in his black tuxedo. The white handkerchief he had in his pocket was adding the extra effect and he looked perfect that day.

“Haven’t you gone all way for this simple meet? People could think you are dressed up for the marriage.” Sunggyu teased the younger once he was done checking the other from head to toe.

“Who knows that I may impress your parents so much that they might agree of our wedding and we will be pronounced husbands tomorrow itself.” Hoya was trembling from inside but seeing Sunggyu dressed up in soft blue cardigan and simple jeans, he looked so boyfriend material.

Sunggyu punched the younger slightly at his dare to which Hoya clutched his heart tightly.

“Aww~ It hurts.”

“Eyy…oba…”

“Are you two planning on standing in the door frame entire day?” Mrs. Kim asked from the living room.

“Coming.”

They both looked at each other intently and shared a loving gaze before holding each other’s hand and entering.

“Annyeonghaseyo, I am Lee Howon from Busan, am running a dance studio in Seoul. I may not be super fun to be around, but I am a dependable person. Before I felt it difficult to keep on smiling every time but after meeting Sunggyu hyung, I don’t have to practice smiling, it became my natural habit.”

Hoya didn’t know how to introduce himself to Sunggyu’s parents so, he prepared this much last night. Poor boy has not even slept for a second the whole night due to nervousness.

Sunggyu felt equally nervous for the official meet but now was smiling seeing this side of Hoya.

“So…do you think we will let you marry Sunggyu with the introduction you just made?” Sunggyu’s father said sternly.

“Dance studio…hmm…will you be able to take care of our Gyu well with that?!” It was Sunggyu’s mom this time.

Sunggyu’s jaw dropped with the interrogation, Hoya was sweating extra hard.

“Tell me how much do you love our son? Till what extent you can go to make him yours?” His dad narrowed his eyebrows.

“I…I love him very much. Please be assured that I…I will take care of him with all my might. I can do anything to be by Sunggyu hyung’s side.” Hoya was struggling to form proper sentence.

“Eomma…Appa…what are you guys d…” Sunggyu was panicked.

But ignoring the plead from their son, they continued with the serious talk.

“What do you think yeobo? Can we let them marry?” Sunggyu dad was intently looking at the nervous bundle in front, named Hoya.

“Since Sunggyu seems like if we continue this, his small eyes are going to stretch bigger forever, I think we need to hurry and let them marry.” His mom said while holding all her laughter.

“WHAT!”

The duo yelled at once.

“Yah, are you still planning on letting Hoya go? Anyone else would have grabbed this fine man and made him their’s. It’s nice of Hoya to stick around you for so long.” His mom scolded her son.

“Honey, please take care of our son, I know he is the eldest but still he is clumsy, he tends to be like princess, holds grudge for a long time and gets back to you unexpectedly. But he is a sensitive fellow, he is soft from inside and gives true love to the ones he treasures.” Sunggyu’s mom was holding Hoya’s hand in her own.

“I will surely take care of him, Mrs. Kim.” Hoya was puzzled.

Holding his emotions together, Mr. Kim tried to brighten the mood.

“You are acting as if we are marrying Sunggyu right now. We had thought of prank interrogation, like hidden camera and now it has turned to some sappy rom-com drama.” Sunggyu’s dad rolled his eyes.

Sunggyu knew that their parents were dramatic but they took this to another level. He was in between sobs and giggles.

The four of them hugged together.

They had planned for barbeque party and while setting the place at the backyard, slicing meat, grilling them and eating together, the atmosphere was more comfortable. They felt like family, no awkward silence, everyone enjoying.

After bidding farewell to the Kim parents, Sunggyu guided Hoya outside.

“Myungsoo is happy out there and he would have been glad if he was here. He always wants you to be happy Sunggyu. I hope you understand that and could really laugh whole heartedly.” Hoya told looking at Sunggyu in the eyes which had already gotten moist.

“H…how did you know I…I was missing him.”

“Your eyes can’t hide anything from me, Gyu. I can read you like an open book.”

“I know I have caused you so much pain. Thank you so much for being considerate and being by my side always.” Sunggyu sincerely meant it. He was truly grateful to Hoya for coming in his life, else he would have not survived the guilt he felt.

“The joy you have given me is much more, hyung. I can go through any pain if that means being with you.” Hoya knew that Sunggyu gave meaning to his life.

Hoya softly planted kiss on both of Sunggyu’s hands which he had been holding from before.

He could see the pink tint on the elder’s face which made him seem more adorable.

Slowly, he lifted Sunggyu’s cheeks who had found the ground more fascinating, and moved closer until they were so close to each other.

Sunggyu could smell the mint which they ate after the barbeque party.

Carefully Hoya pressed their lips together closing all the gap. The kiss was slow but they had enough time in their hand.

Myungsoo and Sungyeol were super happy that Sunggyu was getting married to Hoya. They had heard everything about the said boy so, were happy that they finally made some wise decision.

“Eomma, once you fix the date, please let me know, I do not want to miss seeing Gyu hyung in tuxedo!” Myungsoo was excited. This time he was determined that he will not back out and talk to his brother in a mature way.

He had already finished his Master’s degree and now a full time photographer at Moonlight media while Sungyeol was not only a model walking in Japanese runway but an International model with high demand.

His mom was happy just thinking of their family re-union. When Sunggyu knew that Myungsoo would be coming, he prepared himself. He was more nervous to meet his brother than his wedding.

Sunggyu and Hoya thought of tying their knot in a simple function but their parents had different plan. After all, it was the first wedding in the family. They fixed the date and called Myungsoo to invite them to the reception.

“Myungsoo ah, have you been well? Seems like you have lost some weight.” Mrs. Kim said worried.

“I am doing good Mom. How are you, dad, Sunggyu and Hoya hyung?”

“Everyone are busy, preparation going on in full scale.” His mother sighed.

“Anyways, I am calling you to inform that the reception is in 27^th August and wedding is in 3^rd September. Get the tickets right now.” Mrs. Kim said excitedly.

“Eottoke! We already have plans that day.”