“…where did you learn to make Takoyaki?” Sungyeol completed his query earing a “WHAT! Did you want to ask me this?!” face from L.

“Oh…that I am interested in cooking a bit so had learnt it once.” L replied but deep down he realized how insecure he is. Just a simple question Sungyeol raises and L fears he would have to disclose his past. He felt so vulnerable at that moment that he wanted to get rid of this feeling anyhow as soon as possible.

“If you are done with the tea, let’s go to our next destination.” Sungyeol said standing.

“Hai.” L followed the hyper person ahead.

Their next destination for the day was Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine. The shrine is Japan’s most famous one.

Sungyeol explained that the shrine is dedicated to the Goddess of Rice Growing, Ukanomitama-no-mikoto, so it is frequented by merchants and tradesmen who pray for prosperity. He was also showing the sculptures of foxes, reputed to be the messengers of the Gods.

L was amazed by its beauty. Along with the place, he was also fascinated by his guide’s beauty.

Sungyeol looked so gracious explaining the things and cheerful at that moment. The sun directly falling upon his face made him glow very bright. Along with the views, L was also capturing the human beauty in front of him. When Sungyeol caught him clicking photos of him, L just brushed off saying “You should be a local guide over here!”

“Should I?” Sungyeol teased and came closer to L giggling that made L so very uncomfortable. L wanted to capture those lips that had such a spellbinding smile, he wanted to hug the taller boy and claim him his. The sudden urge made him perplexed.

L shook off his head to get out of his trance.

“Ah..we better get going home, now.” L tried to divert his mind.

So, on L’s request, they left the place, without completing all, else it would take over 2 hours to pass through the 32,000 arches lining the route.

But instead of heading directly to home, they headed to Kinkaku-ji Temple. The magnificent Golden Pavilion is one of the most picturesque attractions.

Sungyeol explained that the name of the temple is taken from the gold leaf adorning the top two of its three floors, a design element believed to alleviate any negativity associated with death. L observed that it was built over the large pond, the site has also beautiful grounds.

After the walk, they rested for a while at Sekkatei Tea House enjoying the traditionally served beverages.

The rich aroma of Sushi welcomed the duo home.

“Grandma, I am so hungry.” Sungyeol whined clinging onto his grandma.

As Sungyeol was about to pick up a piece of Sushi, his hand got swatted away by the old lady.

“Yeollie, first be fresh. I am not allowing you to even taste without washing your hands and feet.”

Grandma demanded. 

Sulking Sungyeol went to the tap followed by smiling L.

Sungyeol heard the giggle from behind so, he turned around to find L trying to hide his smile but failing.

“What?! Now you too are teasing me?” Sungyeol pouted.

L immediately stopped his laugh and so badly wanted to kiss that pout away. L slowly moved forward and caressed those chubby cheeks of Yeol so softly as if he is a piece of art and would be damaged if touched carelessly. Sungyeol was stunned by the action but didn’t move back.

Seeing Sungyeol not retracting the motion, L moved more closer to the stunning boy. Sungyeol closed his eyes going along with the atmosphere. L took this as a sign of approval so, he was just about to touch those precious lips that he had always wanted to taste when Grandma called in, “You two, you lost your way to come to the kitchen or what? Dinner is getting cold.”

As if on cue, Sungyeol and L immediately separated. “Let’s get inside before Grandma will have to yell again.” Sungyeol hurried.

Seeing the table filled with Sushi accompanied by Sukiyaki along with Miso soup, Sungyeol exclaimed, “Woah! Grandma, this is like a feast! I love you so much.”

“Thank you Grandma for all the dishes and sorry for troubling you.” L added.

“It’s nothing dear. I would be glad if the dishes are according to your taste. And moreover, you are the first friend Yeollie brought home so, I know you are special to my child.” Grandma said having the soft gaze towards the duo in front.

L glanced towards Sungyeol to see if it’s really true which just added the heat to the tall boy’s cheeks.

“Okay, you two can keep on chatting but I am eating now. I am so hungry.” Sungyeol shouted a loud “Itadakimasu” and devoured the food. The other two followed the suit.

Each dish were super delicious so, they had the food to their heart’s content.

While sleeping they had to share the same room.

Sungyeol put on the thick layer of mattress on the floor.

“You can sleep on the bed, L ah.” Sungyeol said getting inside the blanket.

“No, you are the owner of the house, so you sleep on the bed. I’ll sleep on the floor.”

“No, you are guest, so you sleep on the bed.”

“This is your bed. You have been sleeping in this all the while so, come up.”

“That’s what I am saying. I have been sleeping there all this while. So, it would be no problem if I sleep here tonight.”

“I have already troubled you so much, I don’t want to trouble you more.”

“I will get angry if you talk like that. This is a gift from my side for tutoring me, remember!”

“Then how about we both sleeping on the bed?!” L suggested.

“I won’t try to do anything funny.”

Sungyeol remembered that almost kiss incident few hours back and gulped. He was thinking hard if it would be okay to share the bed.

“We can keep the blanket in between if you are suspicious of me.” L tried to persuade because he would definitely feel bad if the owner of the house would sleep on the floor.

Sungyeol was not suspicious of L alone, he was suspicious of himself as well. He was not sure if having that handsome face up close he would be able to control himself.

Nonetheless he climbed up the bed earning a huge smile from L.

It was already late night but both were tossing and turning on the bed. They were not feeling sleepy at all.

At one time, they both turned facing each other. Instead of turning around, both were drowned in each other’s eyes. The dim light of the moon emitting from the window was enough for them to see each other’s features.

Without moving even an inch, they stared at each other for a while until L started, “My real name is Kim Myungsoo. I am from Seoul. I have Appa, Eomma and Hyung in my family. Since Dad and Mom are mostly abroad my hyung took care of me mostly so, I was very much attached to him. But one day he said to me that I am burden to him. Taking care of me, he became unable to enjoy his youth. I was so dependent on him in most of the cases that tied him to me. He was the one to force me to come to Japan. So, after coming here, I decided to be an independent person, not to love anyone so much that I would get hurt in the end.”

L kept on telling each detail about his past and by the time he had finished his story, he was a sobbing mess. But he was glad that he was not alone, there was Sungyeol hugging him dearly and soothing him and whispering that it would be alright. Myungsoo felt so safe in his embrace, though he was crying so much, he felt happy inside. All the things that he had been keeping inside were outburst. He felt light knowing that he didn’t have to put on the cosplay of L anymore.

“I am here Myungsoo. I’ll be with you forever.” Sungyeol tried to comfort.

Myungsoo wanted to believe in those words. He didn’t know what the future beholds for them but he wanted to bask in this moment and feel giddy all over.

“Now I know that you are Kim Myungsoo, but even without knowing that, even when you were the Silent Prince, even in your cold facade as L, I had already fallen for you. I love you Myungie and believe me I will try my very best never to hurt you.  I’ll stay by your side until you want me to.”

Myungsoo looked up to see the sincerity in Sungyeol’s eyes. The warm hug, the sweet words and the honest promise made L cry even more.

L didn’t have confidence that he would be able to confess without stuttering so instead of using words, he just moved a little up to press his lips against the soft lips of Sungyeol.

He looked into the eyes of the happy virus just to see him fondly staring down. This time Sungyeol was the one who closed the distance and this time the kiss went longer and deeper savoring each other’s taste.

A/N : Finally L opened up to Sungyeol. Let’s see how their relation moves ahead further.

Btw, INFINITE went for Weekly Idol…OMO! I can smell the comeback for real this time :)