"H-he will be fine…right?"

Ever since the fainting incident, Tao was rushed to the nearest hospital in Maldives to be examined. The dragon himself started to feel horrible; he just made his panda faint. Kris waited for the doctor to look over Tao's status; the English doctor gave a simple nod.

"Oh, yes." The doctor smiled at the other. "It is nothing major…everything seems to be fine. Now, I know that he fainted…but there might be some possibilities as to why he has fainted." The doctor placed the papers down at his table. and folded his hands together. "He could have been stressed. Stress can do that to some."

"Erm, he wasn't stressed."

"Or he could have been dehydrated. It is fairly warm today. Has he been drinking water or anything?"

"I think so. I-I mean, he didn't look pale or anything. He just collapsed."

"Ah…did you do anything?"

"M-me?"

The doctor nodded. "Yes. Did you do anything?"

"Um…" He started to think back at what could have triggered for his panda to collapse. There was only one thing that came into his mind. "Well…I-I proposed."

"Ah! I see." He smiled. "He fainted, probably due to much excitement."

"W-what?!"

"Yes. I'm guessing his body just got too excited, thus his heart was beating faster than it should be, and…well, his body couldn't take it. Making it shut down temporarily."

'Well …it was my fault then.'

"But he should be fine. Let him rest for a bit and once he wakes up…you guys can go back to your hotel."

Kris nodded. "Thank you."

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"Hm." Tao groaned a bit. He slowly opened his eyes, noticing that it wasn't the room that him and Kris were staying at. "W-where?" As he fully sat up, he realized that he was in a hospital room. "Ho-how --" Tao started to remember what happened prior. 'Oh…that is right…I fainted…w-when Kris proposed!!' He felt himself blush, embarrassed what he did. 'My god…that was so embarrassing!' His heart started to beat. 'I mean, who faints after hearing that?! Who!!'

Tao started to beat himself; the event repeated in his mind and the more Tao started to turn red. "I-I didn't even respond back." He whispered to himself. "Man." He glanced over to the side and realized there was a coat on one of the seats. "Someone left their jacket?" Trying his best, he reached out for the jacket; he placed it on his lap, inspecting it. "T-this…this is Kris' jacket. But…" He looked around and listen intently, in case he was using the bathroom that was in the room. "…He isn't here."

As he was about to place the jacket back on the seat, a little velvet box fell out from its pocket and fell on the granite floors.

"Hu?" Tao leaned over the bed and saw the box on the floor. He grabbed the velvet box, remembering that it was the same box that Kris was holding when he was down on one knee. He wanted to open the velvet box to see if the ring was inside, but started to be hesitant about it; eventually, he opened the box, only to gasp at the ring presented.  'It is…it's so beautiful.' He took out the ring gently as possible, as if were an expensive vase that should not be touched. 'Wah…pretty.'

"All of our future, All we can be, Rests on this precious moment, Will you marry me?"

Tao started to smile. He nodded at himself. "Yes." Without thinking he started to place the ring on his left ring finger. "Ah." He inspected the ring and smiled even brighter; wanting to wear the ring, he placed the black velvet box back in Kris' jacket. He laid back on the bed, situating himself properly, and trying his best to at least get some sleep.

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Kris slowly opened the door, making sure that he wouldn't be waking up the other. He sighed in relief when he noticed that Tao was still asleep,  just like what the doctor said, with his left hand hiding underneath the pillow. Gently closing the door and made his way over to Tao, double checking if he is fine.

"He looks okay." He said softly as he brushed Tao's hair back. "Yah, look what I did."

Tao stirred a bit before slowly opening his eyes. "Hm?" He slightly turned his head, now facing the other.

"Hey."

"Oh...Kris."

"How are you feeling?"

"Erm…" Tao could only nod.

"Ah, thats good. You think you are well enough to be dismissed?"

"Yeah, I think so. I don't have a headache or anything…so I think I am okay now."

"Great. Here." The dragon made his way over to one of the drawers that was across the hospital bed. As he opened it, he grabbed Tao's clothes. "Yeah, being in a hospital…the nurses changed you." He placed the clothes at the end of the bed. "Here."

"Thanks."

It was silent for a bit, making the atmosphere slightly awkward for the two.

"Uh, c-can you please leave?"

Kris blinked a couple of times. "Leave?"

"Well, yeah." The panda placed his right hand behind him. "I am wearing a backless gown…s-so could you please go out first?" He asked as he blushed.

"Erm, sure." Kris started to make his way over to the door. "Ah, I'll just tell the doctor all right?"

"Hm." Tao gave a nod. As the dragon left, Tao made his way over to the bathroom, grabbing his clothes in the process, the same clothes that he wore when Kris proposed. He quickly changed out of his gown and folded it, placing it on the toilet seat.

"Yah, Tao."

The panda looked over his shoulder at the still closed door. "Yeah?"

"The doctor said that it is okay to leave…and I already signed the release papers. Are you ready?" He asked through the door.

"Y-yeah, hold on." Tao was about to open the door when he realized that the ring was still at his finger. 'Oh…how am I going to explain this.' He placed his hand behind him.

As the door opened, Kris turned around while putting on his jacket. "You okay?" He asked, looking concerned for the panda.

"Um…remember about the proposal? T-that you made at the beach."

"A-ah, yeah." The dragon started to blush a bit, remembering that he was the cause of the panda's fainting incident. "About that…I'm --"

"Yes."

" -- Sorry about tha -- wait what did you say?"

Tao started to fidget a bit; he glanced down at the floors and blushed. "I-I said yes to your proposal. Erm, I didn't reply to you…because I fainted…which was stupid of me. I never heard of someone fainting after they have been proposed to, and I feel so embarrassed!" The panda continued to ramble on, while Kris, on the other hand started to feel much happiness inside of him. He reached over and grabbed Tao, pulling him close into a hug. It surprised the panda no doubt, but figured that he was just excited. Tao smiled and slowly wrapped his arms around the other.

"Oh!" Kris back from the hug and started to dig into his jacket pocket. "I have the ring with me, lemme just -- ah-ha!" He got hold of he velvet box and opened it. "Wait…the ring is gone!!" He started to panic. "It was here! I swear it was here. I-I --"

"Calm down. Here." Tao showed him the ring that was already placed in his ring finger. "I…saw your jacket earlier…erm. Sorry…I couldn't help it."

Kris sighed in relief. "Man, I really thought that I lost the ring or something." He picked up Tao's left hand and smiled. "I was right…it is suited for you."

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"Luhan?"

"Huh?" The Chinese man turned his head to face the other. "Yeah?"

Sehun could only tilt his head back and forth. "You just smiled all of a sudden."

"Hm." Luhan chuckled. "I just had a good feeling is all." He sighed and rested his head back on the reclining patio chair.

"Ah, I see." The garden leaned forward and placed a sweet kiss on the other's lips. As he pulled back, he chuckled to see the other blush. "Was that the good feeling?"

The Chinese man smiled and brought Sehun back for another kiss. "You could say that." He said against the gardener's lips.

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"Oh, come on. Play with me." Tao huffed at the other. Both the dragon and the panda were back at their room, at the private beach. They missed most of the afternoon, but the sun was not down yet; the two decided to go back to the private beach to enjoy the weather and the bit of sun that was still up while they still can. "You are just sitting there. Help me make a sand castle."

"Hm." Kris nodded as he crawled his way over to the panda. The two played, much like children, creating sand castles like they were doing earlier.

"Ha!" Tao patted the top of the sand top. "It looks prefect ri -- No!!" Much to the panda's displeasure, the sand top collapsed, making all the hard work go to waste. "My…m-my sand castle!!"

"H-hey, its okay. W-we can make another one tomorrow." Kris offered. "We still have three more days here. You can make all the sand castles you want Tao."

"O-oh…thats right." Tao sniffed. "We do huh?"

"Yeah." He chuckled as he patted Tao on the head. "So there is no need to get sad Ta -- oof" He was unable to finish what he wanted to say since Tao started to climb on top of the other, straddling and situating himself on his lap, facing the opposite direction of Kris. "You're heavy you know that?" He patted Tao on the waist, only to have Tao pinch him hard on his side. "Ow! That really hurt!"

"You are calling me fat?!" He said in a dark tone.

"Wha --"

"You hinted that I am fat!!" Tao leaned back and narrowed his eyes at the other. He started to pinch him hard on the cheeks. "Is that anyway to treat your soon-to-be wife?! Huh?! Calling me fat huh --"

"W-wife?"

"H-hu?" Tao started to feel himself blush at what he just said. "I-I mean…t-thats not what I…w-wait --" Before Tao could finish his sentence, Kris started to laugh. Not making fun of the other, but just how cute the panda was being. "Yah! Are you laughing at me?!"

"N-no." He brought Tao closer and hugged him tightly. The panda could only huff and rested his chin on Kris' shoulder. "But…I like that."

"Like what?" Tao narrowed his eyes. "You mean beast." He whispered.

"What I mean is…that I liked how you referred yourself."

"Hm?" The panda furrowed his brow. 'As what?' "What do you mean?"

"As 'wife'." The dragon tightly hugged the other, as he nudged his head against Tao's lovingly. "I kinda like it."

It was quiet for a bit; the sounds of the waves going back and forth, filling their ears. Tao smiled and nudged his head lovingly against Kris'; he placed his left hand on the other's cheek, caressing it. "It's going to be true, s-so…unless you want to be the wife, that is fine by me!"

"Yah!" Kris pinched Tao again on the side. "I think you will be more fitting." He said before giving the panda a kiss on the cheek, making Tao giggle.

"Ha!" Tao wrapped his arms around the other by the neck. "I love you very much." He said. "I hope you know that." The panda pulled back, giving his most beaming expression. Kris could only smile; he leaned forward, resting his head against the other.

"I know. I do too." He picked up Tao's left hand. "Can I have the ring back for a minute?"

"Huh? Why?"

"Just for a minute."

"Hm." Tao was hesitant, but nonetheless, he took out the ring, and handed it to the other. "What are you going to do with it?"

"I'm just gunna ask again."

"Ask…again --"

"Tao."

"Hu?"

The dragon smiled. "Will you marry me?"

Tao blinked. "W-wha…" His face started to turn into a shade of red. He nodded a 'yes', and again, Kris placed the ring back on Tao's ring finger.

"Just thought that I could ask again. Since you are conscious and all." The panda could feel his face heat up once again; he gently slapped the other on the chest, yet the dragon couldn't hold in his laugh. "Yah, you are so cute."

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"Tao?"

The panda didn't respond; being in the warm weather slightly caused them to feel sleepy. Eventually, it was Tao first to fall asleep on Kris' shoulder. Being heavy on his lap as he stated earlier, he placed Tao beside him, on the sand and letting him sleep for a bit. He watched as the other slept, brushing his hair a bit. The dragon continued to glance at the other, feeling happy inside.

For him, he just couldn't believe that Tao said yes. Thinking back, he realized that he has asked too soon; a year of just knowing him, may not be enough to get married. He always thought before people get married, they must know each other for at least 3 or more years, at least that is what he did with Tai.

'Maybe we were actually meant to be together. Hm.' He rested his cheek against the sand as he stared at the panda while he slept. 'You put a spell on me you know that?' He reached over and placed his hand on Tao's cheek, it lovingly. 'Pfft, yeah right…it wasn't any spell…I did truly fell for you…Sorry that I took so long though.' His smile dropped as he looked back at the months earlier; how he hurt Tao emotionally.

A particular memory was with Geunsuk, how he scolded him harshly, and how he told him how sick it was for Tao to like him. He did try hard to make it up to the other; just seeing the panda sad made his heart ache.

Soon, it shifted to when he brought everyone to Paris, and how he scolded the panda once again, all because of a misunderstanding. He felt bad, even at remembering the thought. However, it was no doubt that he started to feel a bit jealous that Tao's attention was mostly on the Korean actor, Intae, but he just couldn't bring himself to say: 'I am jealous'.

'Then that is when…he left right?'

The last memory that he will never forget was when Tao left. Just thinking about made the dragon slightly depressed. Flashbacks on Sehun questioning why he wouldn't go after Tao, how Yitao cried for his mother every time, and the slight depression that was filled in the mansion, just like before. He was glad that he made the decision to go, but remembering how it was difficult to bring Tao home.

'But he came home.' He smiled as he scooted closer to Tao. 'That was definitely a sign.'

As he thought more about it, the more he started to smile; he placed his chin under his hands, resting them. The dragon continued to watch the panda sleep, listening to his relaxed breathing.

'He looks so content.'

He nodded. 'I'll make sure to make you happy Tao. That is a promise.'

"Please…just please watch over Zitao. Please keep him safe…mostly importantly…keep him happy. I know you will. I surely know you will."

'I will Sir…I'll keep Tao happy.'

Thinking back, he wondered how Aaron was doing. He just hoped that he won't be coming to Korea to take Tao away. There would be some problems if that ever came true. Aaron really had no idea who is going up against. Kris may not seem the fighting type of person, but he is the type that would fight for what is his.

Kris let out a sigh and closed his eyes. "I'm not letting anyone take you away." He said softly. "Over my dead body."

"Wow, possessive much."

"Hu?!" Kris quickly opened his eyes to see Tao staring right back at him. "Yo-you were awake?!" 

"Hm." The panda slowly blinked his eyes. "I just woke up to you talking." He smiled. "Who is going to take me away?"

"Erm…no one. J-just thinking out loud."

"I see."

"We fell asleep." He said, sitting up. "A bit too long though."

"That is my fault." Tao slowly sat up. "I guess I am really pooped out." He said, wiping his eyes.

"Nah, it is okay. It was nice sleeping outside…even if it was for a little bit." He bent down and with the best of his ability, picked up the panda bridal style. 'Oh, ! He is too heavy!! Get yourself together Kris! This is for Tao!! Oh my god!!'

"You okay?" Tao raised his eyebrow at the other. "You are making a face."

"N-no. I have…have it all under control." He tried to step forward, but it was clear that the dragon was having problems.

"I can walk --"

"No! You are not fat! I can carry you!!"

"I didn't say I was fat you !"

The two started to bicker a bit, before Tao was able to break away from Kris' carrying arms. The panda too the opportunity to pinch Kris' cheeks hard.

"Ow! Ow!"

"I am not fat you got that?! Yeah I eat a lot, but I am still y as hell!"

"I got it! I got it! Ow!! I didn't even say you were not y! You're hot!!"

Tao began stretching Kris' cheeks as far as they could. "Good." He released his grip on the dragon's cheeks.

"My god." He began rubbing his cheeks. 'I'm going to have a raging panda for a wife. Oh, and a fighting panda too.' "If you are so strong, carry me then."

"No way."

"Wha?! Why not?"

"Hm…you're too heavy." Tao then let out a laugh before running back to the room, leaving the dragon behind. Kris just shook his head and laughed himself.

'Yah…this is just the start.'

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It was now the last day of their trip and it was time to get ready to go back home. For the panda, he just couldn't wait to tell everyone about the news.

'I wonder how Luhan and Yixing are going to act to this. Hm, they will accept right? I'm sure they will!'

"Oh, Tao," The panda looked up to see Kris holding onto a plate of food. "Here. Lunch time you know."

"Oh, thank you." Tao reached over and grabbed the plate, placing it on the table. "What time are we leaving?"

"Later tonight. So, we have a few hours here. Why? Is there something that you wanted to do?"

"Hm." He shook his head. "Nothing really…I was just wondering." He bit into his sandwich. "Actually, I can't wait to tell everyone." He stared at his ring, admiring it. "Hm."

"What?"

"What would you have done…if I…declined?"

Kris blinked. "What would I have done?"

"Hm." Tao nodded.

Kris thought for a bit. He never really thought of what would happen if Tao actually declined his proposal. Would he cry? Maybe. Would he be depressed? For sure. Would he go on a rampage and do something stupid, causing him to be on television, labelled as Korea's number one crazy celebrity. Probably not, but definitely feel depressed. "I…probably will keep asking."

"Hu? Really?"

"Hm. Yeah." He nodded. "Well, I love you too much. I would keep asking…but if you absolutely told me to leave you alone…I would respect your wishes."

"Would it hurt?" Tao asked, making the dragon slightly confused.

"What would?"

"Here." Tao pointed to his heart. "Would your heart hurt?"

"Honestly? Yeah."

Tao couldn't help but smile. "Well, aren't you glad that I said yes?" He chuckled. "But really, I wouldn't have said 'no' anyway. I love you."

Smiling, he reached over, and gave the panda a kiss on the cheek. "I'm glad to know."

The two continued to eat their lunches, when a random thought came across Kris' mind. 'Hm…I've known him for a year…and I don't know what Tao did before he came to work as a nanny. Is it something like Luhan's?' He imagined Tao working with children, how it totally fits. 'Or maybe he is a bartender like Yixing.' Thinking how cool Tao is mixing drinks and doing amazing tricks like what bartenders do. 'Or maybe it is something else. Might as well ask. I'm curious.'  "Hey Tao."

"Hm?" Tao looked up, dabbing his mouth with a napkin. "What is it?"

"What was your job before you became a nanny job?"

"Hm?"

"I mean, I never really asked you…now that i think about it."

"Oh. You really want to know?"

"If you don't mind." He asked grabbing his glass of water, drinking a bit.

Tao nodded and stood up from his seat, making his way over to the dragon. The other raised his eyebrow, wondering what the panda would be doing. He was caught off guard once Tao situated himself on the dragon's lap, straddling him.

'Er.' He started to feel himself heating up a bit.

Tao leaned forward, close to his ear. Kris heard him giving a soft chuckle. "I did dancing for a living. I was an dancer."

Immediately, Kris blew out his water that he was holding in mouth, drenching his food that was in front of him. "What!?"

Tao couldn't help but let out a laugh. "Oh my god that was hilarious!!"

The dragon quickly placed his glass on the table and grabbed Tao by the waist, pulling him away from him. "You were a what?!!"

"I was just kidding."

Even if it was a joke, the other couldn't stop the redness that was all over his face. "S-so you weren't a strip…erm, an e- dancer?"

"Nope. I was a waiter."

"W-waiter?"

"Hm." Tao nodded as he wrapped his arms around the dragon's neck. "I was waiter at a nice restaurant. It paid well too."

"Is that so…"

"Yeah, but still…it wasn't enough money. Hm. I had to find another job to help my brothers and my dad." He let out a small smile. "Aren't you glad Baekhyun told me? Actually, it was Chanyeol, who told Baekhyun, who then told me, when I asked for help. Can you imagine if none of this happened? You and I wouldn't be here right now."

"Oh." He sighed a bit of relief. He started to think of how Tao would be if he was an dancer. He more he thought about it, imagining him doing dances and removing clothes slowly here and there, exposing his soft skin, the more he turned red. He brought Tao into a tight hug, thanking the heavens that he wasn't one. Just thinking about it, it probably would have meant that everyone's eyes would be raking over the panda's body. The dragon just didn't like it.

"You're glad huh?" Tao chuckled. "That I wasn't an dancer."

"I-I didn't say that…but honestly…I would be…j-jealous." 'Because everyone would be staring at you…erts.'

Tao started to chuckle; he nuzzled against the other. "I could be one." He smirked. "For you that is."

Kris started to blush hard. Instead of responding back, he laid his head against the panda's shoulder.

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"Mommy!!" Yitao beamed and ran towards Tao, jumping in his arms. Both the dragon and the panda arrived home safely from their trip. The young panda waited patiently for his parents to return by the window. Once he saw a familiar, chauffeur car, he jumped for joy, yelling loudly as he could that his parents were home.

Tao swung him around as he tightly hugged him. "Mommy miss me and Heilang?"

"Yes I did." Tao nuzzled his head against the other. "I sure did!"

"Where is my present mommy? You promise!"

"Ha? Ah." 'Oh no!! I forgot!!' He placed Yitao on the ground and patted his head. "O-oh, I'm sorry baby, I forgot."

Yitao blinked a couple of times, but smiled. "Thats okay mommy. I'm happy that you are here."

"What about me?" Kris asked as he carried one of the luggages.

"Yeah!" Yitao ran over to his father, grabbing his hand in the process. "I miss daddy too."

Heilang barked and wagged his tail, happy to see his two, grown masters home. Kris scratched the Siberian behind the ear, earning a bark of thanks.

"Welcome home guys." Xiumin said, as he approached them. "You guys just came right on time. Dinner is ready."

"Great!" Chen said, rolling one of the luggages with him. "I'm starving."

"Yay! Food!!" Yitao ran ahead, with Heilang at tow.

As the approached the kitchen, they were greeted by everyone, minus Chanyeol and his family.

"Lets eat everyone." Xiumin beamed as he placed another plate of food on the table. They started to eat, chatting with everyone, mostly asking about Kris and Tao's vacation.

"It was fun." Tao said, as he wiped Yitao's face with a napkin. "Probably the most memorable."

"Really?" Suho asked, in which Tao nodded.

As they continued to talk, Yitao glanced down at his 'mother's' left hand. He grabbed it and started to play with Tao's fingers. The young panda beamed. "Mommy has a nice ring!" Everyone at the table looked at Yitao, who was showing everyone the ring.

"Wah!" Suho clapped his hands together. "It is so pretty!!"

"That means he got proposed!!" Sehun shot his hands in the air. "I was waiting for this day! I need my camera!!" He immediately left the kitchen to grab his camera, to capture the moment.

Tao let out a smile. He was planning to tell everyone later, but it seems as if the young panda beat him to it. "Yeah."

"How did Boss do it?" Chen asked. "Was he like," He made a glare expression, trying his best imitate his Boss' face. " 'Marry me…or else.' "

Kris leaned back in his seat, biting his cheek. "Ha, ha. Funny."

Chen returned the cheeky smile. "But seriously. How did Boss do it?"

"I bet it was romantic." Suho's eyes started to sparkle, getting Yixing's attention. "I bet it was right?"

"Hm." Tao smiled and nodded. "To me it was." He started to tell everyone how the other proposed and even the fainting incident. Luhan was about to beat the other for making his young brother faint, but was held back by Yixing and Xiumin. In order to save his fiancee, Tao explained how it was actually his fault. "I was just excited is all and my body couldn't take it."

"Really now." Luhan narrowed his eyes, giving a dark glare at the dragon. "You sure?"

"Absolutely." Tao nodded.

"Well, then. Fine."

By then Sehun came out with a camera. He started snapping pictures of a moment to remember.

"So, when is the big day?" Yixing asked, making Kris and Tao glanced at each other.

"Erm…we haven't placed a date yet. We haven't really talked much about it yet." Kris said. "But we will discuss it nonetheless."

"You guys should get married in the Summer." Xiumin suggested. "It is really nice and warm."

"Yeah! Imagine the flowers during the time." Yixing pointed out. "They will be nice."

"Then they should get married in a garden. That is near…hm, that one place." Chen started. "I forgot the name, but I saw it in a magazine once. It is really nice. And they do weddings there!"

Everyone started to chat among each other the whereabouts of the wedding. Both the dragon and the panda smiled warmly at their friends.

"How cute." Tao whispered to the other.

"Hm." The dragon could only nod. "Precious."

"Daddy."

Both Kris and Tao glanced down between them to see Yitao staring at his father.

"Yes?"

"You are marrying mommy?"

"Hm. Yeah."

Yitao beamed. "That means mommy will stay with us forever now?"

"Yup." He patted Yitao on the head. The young panda could only smile.

"Thank you daddy!!"

"Hu? Y-you're welcome?" Kris chuckled. "F-for what Yitao?"

"When I asked mommy if he brought home something, he said no. But you brought home a great present! Mommy is staying with us forever! I like that present."

Tao smiled; he picked up Yitao and placed him on his lap. "I wasn't planning on leaving Yitao."

"I know. But this means that you can't leave. Ever!" He giggled. Tao couldn't resist and kissed Yitao on the cheek.

"Yah, you are so cute."

Yitao turned around and gave Tao a kiss on the cheek. "I love you mommy!"

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"Wah!!" Baekhyun grabbed Tao's hand and inspected the ring that was on his finger. "It is so beautiful!!"

"Baekhyun, calm down." He glanced over to the other customers that were in the cafe. "People are staring."

"Sorry." Baekhyun chuckled. "Kris does have good taste."

"Thank you." Tao brought his hand back and rested it on his lap.

"Have you guys thought of a date and a place?"

"Hm." He shook his head. "Not yet. Kris is busy with work…so…we really haven't talked about it that much."

"Ah." Baekhyun nodded. "Same here. We are actually saving money though."

"I see." Tao started to think and an idea popped in his mind. "H-hey, Baekhyun."

"Hm? Yes?" As he scooped up some of his parfait.

"How do you feel…about a double wedding?"

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"Double wedding?" Kris took off his glasses and placed them on his lap.

"Yeah." Tao said as he got in the bed, covering himself with the covers. "And I kinda like the idea of what the others said," He brought his legs up to his chest, resting his head on his knees. "Getting married in the Summer…and the flowers. Since the backyard is big enough…we can just get married here." He started to imagine how beautiful it would be, and how great with Baekhyun also beside him, also getting married. "What do you think?" He asked, glancing at the other.

"I like it. It is a nice idea." The dragon said. "Is that what you want?"

"Hu?"

"Is that what you want. Whatever you want we will do it."

"It is what I like…but what do you really think of it. If you don't like the idea, then we don't have to."

"N-no, no. I like it. It will be nice too. For me, I just want you to be happy. Your happiness is also mine."

Tao started to blush; he hide his face against his knees. He mumbled some words, that were incoherent for the other. To tease the other, he started to poke him on the shoulder.

"What was that?"

"I said, thank you."

"So it is what you want?"

Tao nodded, smiling a bit.

"All right then." The dragon leaned over and gave a quick peck on his lips. "Then it will be settled them. During the Summer time, in the backyard…a double wedding."

"Hm. Thank you."

Kris gave another quick peck on his cheeks this time. He told the other, it was really no problem. Tao let out a cute yawn. "Tired I see." Kris chuckled. "Sleep then. I have a little bit of work to do."

"Okay." Tao slumped in the bed and Kris took the opportunity to tuck in his soon-to-be wife to be. He smiled a bit as he watched Tao slowly drifting off to sleep.

'Hm…from nanny to wife.' He chuckled. 'His job wouldn't really change…he would just be a cute mother is all. Then again, being a full time mother is a hard job. Yitao is still a little rascal sometimes.' He leaned down and gave Tao a kiss on the lips.

"Night, night…my panda."

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The day finally came, and the wedding would be starting soon. The wedding was going to be in the afternoon, yet everyone was up since early morning.

To prevent from the dominants and subservients males from seeing each other before the wedding, both Baekhyun and Tao slept in Kris' room, while Kris stayed with Chanyeol, just so he wouldn't be lonely. Baekyeol would have stayed with his father, but he wanted to spend the night with Yitao.

It gave a chance for both future husbands and wives to talk to one another. While the future wives were getting all excited, the future husbands were more calm than their partners.

"And…it is almost time." Chanyeol said, checking his watch. He looked over his shoulder, to see Kris buttoning up his cuff.

"Hm?" He glanced at the clock. "Yeah, it is."

"Nervous?"

"Hm. Not really." The dragon shook his head. "I feel…content. You?"

"I feel like I am going to faint."

"What?!" Kris looked up from his cuff to see Chanyeol fanning himself. "Yah! Don't pass out!" Grabbing the nearest book, he started to fan the other. "Don't do this to me Park Chanyeol!"

"I think I am going to be sick."

"Yah! Don't do this to me Chanyeol!!"

Meanwhile, at the mansion, Baekhyun and Tao were preparing their outfits for their big day. They all agreed that they would be wearing white suits, while Kris and Chanyeol wearing black ones. Baekhyun thought that it would be cute if they also wore bridal veils.

"What do you think?" Baekhyun asked, holding out a lace bridal veil. "I think it will be very cute."

Tao could only smile. "Sure. Can I have this one?" Pointing at another lace bridal veil with tiny flowers embroidered.

"Of course!" Baekhyun handed the panda the other bridal veil, in which he gently placed it on his lap. "I'll be right back. I need to make sure Baekyeol is dressed up too."

"O-oh, while you are there, can you please check and see if Yitao is dressed too?"

"Hm!" With that, Baekhyun left the room. Tao sighed, giving a quick mental check in his head.

"Everything seems to be in place." He gave a small smile. "I wonder how the other two are doing? I wonder if they are feeling nervous as I am."

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"Chanyeol!! Don't do this!!" The dragon started to wave a book harder than usual. "Don't faint on me!!"

"I'm starting to get nervous Boss!!"

"Yah! Chanyeol!!" Kris started to fan the other as fast as he could. "Don't you dare pass out -- Hu?" He looked over his shoulder once he heard his cellphone go off.

He reached over and picked it up. "Yes?"

"Yo, Boss."

"Sehun…what is it?"

"Well it is time, so Chen is coming over to pick you guys up."

"A-ah. Okay then…o-oh, erm, Sehun."

"Yeah?"

"How are…Tao and Baekhyun."

"Oh…they are fine. They are getting ready."

"Ah…okay. Thank you."

"Why? You thought that they left or something?" He said with a little teasing in his voice. The dragon blushed and shook his head, despite that Sehun is unable to see him.

"N-no. I was just wondering how they are doing."

"They are very calm. What about you guys?"

"Kris!! I think I am gunna have a panic attack!!"

"What?! Get yourself together man!!"

Sehun pulled his cellphone away from his ears. "Hu?"

"What is going on?" Luhan asked as he entered the living room. "Is that…arguing I hear?"

Sehun shrugged and decided to off his cellphone. "They are just talking."

"Hm. That didn't sound like they were just talking." Luhan said with concern in his voice.

"They will be fine. I think one of them is having the case of nervousness." He chuckled.

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"Welcome home guys."Chen said as he parked the car in front a much familiar mansion. "Ready?"

Kris nodded, while Chanyeol shook his head. He was growing nervous, thinking that what if messed up, ruining the most perfect moment. "You are going to be fine. Chanyeol." He patted his shoulder. "All right?"

Chanyeol let out a breath and nodded. 'You can do this Chanyeol.'

Both future husbands got out of the car, being lead to the backyard. "Whoa!" The twin towers said in unison. The backyard was beautifully made, with various flowers placed near the white wedding gate. Since it was just a small wedding with just close friends, a few white chairs were displayed, facing the wedding gate.

"Daddy!" Kris turned around to see Yitao, dressed in a classy attire. He trotted his way over to his father, asking to be picked up. The dragon didn't hesitate and picked up his son. "You're home."

"Hm." He started to smoothing it Yitao's jacket. "You look handsome. Did mommy help you dress up?"

"Hm!" He shook his head. "I did it all by my self!" Yitao said proudly. "I even helped Baekyeol get dressed."

"You did? Wow, thats good Yitao. You are being so helpful." He placed Yitao down on the ground.

"Yeah! But we are getting ready soon…you have to hurry daddy and be in your spot. You too uncle Chanyeol." Yitao said glancing up at the taller; with that, he ran back to the mansion, leaving the two behind.

Kris turned around to face Chanyeol; he patted him on the shoulder, comforting him a bit. "Lets go?" Chanyeol gave a small smile.

"Yeah."

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"Welcome everyone…we are gathered here today to witness these four in matrimony. "

Everyone that were sitting beamed at the four standing in front of them. To them, it is prefect. As the man before the four continued with the introduction, Chanyeol tried his best not to faint on front of everyone. Baekhyun on the other hand felt fine and continued to rub Chanyeol's back, to ease him a bit. The other opposite side of them, Kris felt calm as ever. For him, he felt that it was unnecessary to feel nervous.

'There is nothing to be nervous about.' He mentally nodded in agreement. Curious, he glanced over to Tao, to see how he was holding up. Tao looked content from his perspective; he just continued to stare at the man in front of them. 'At least he is okay.'

As if he sensed it, Tao glanced over to the other beside him.

'Hu?' Kris thought. 'Something…seems off.'

Soon, Tao started to mouth to the dragon that he was starting to feel his heart beat at a fast rate. Before Kris could even react, Tao started to feel his knees lock up; he collapsed forward, making the dragon catch the other.

Tao could hear the guests call out for him in worry, but soon, his sense of hearing slightly became fuzzy.

Once again, the panda fainted.

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"Hm." Tao stirred a bit, before opening his eyes slowly. He was in his and Kris' shared room, still in his clothes that he was wearing. 'What…happened?' Trying his best to remember, he blushed as he realized that he fainted once again, but this time, in front of everyone that he knew. 'Oh my god!! This is really embarrassing!!' Tao felt as if he wanted to cry. 'I…I ruined our special day!!'

"You okay?"

Tao quickly looked over his shoulder to see Kris sitting right in front of him. 'Oh no…i-is he mad that I fainted again?' "Erm…I…I'm sorry."

"Hu? Why are you saying that?" He said, standing up from his chair, and making his way over to Tao.

"B-because…I…I just ruined our wedding." Tao felt himself starting to cry. "I'm so embarrassed right now. Now every time, on this day, I would remember it as how I fainted!!"

"Tao," Kris knelt down on the floor and placed his hands on Tao's cheeks. "Don't worry about it."

"How can you say that?! Aren't you embarrassed?"

The dragon could only chuckle. "Why would I? I'm not embarrassed that you fainted. It is…normal I guess you can say. You probably got really excited again." He smiled. "Where you?"

Tao blushed; it wasn't a lie that he felt extremely excited that he was getting married. "W-well…I was…b-but I don't understand why I do that."

"You are human Tao…not superhuman."

"Hm. Nonetheless…I'm sorry."

Kris shook his head, and pinched Tao's cheeks. "No need to say sorry. It is okay."

Tao sighed, but realized, what about Chanyeol and Baekhyun. He was about to ask when Kris beat him to it. The dragon informed him, that he was the one to let the ceremony continue for Chanyeol and Baekhyun, while he took Tao to his room to rest. The man to betroth them notified Kris that he would wait 'till Tao wakes up, so he could marry them.

"H-he is still here?"

"Yeah. He is down stairs with the others."

"Hm…w-what time is it?" Kris checked his watch told the other that it was already 9 at night. It made known to the panda that he slept for a long time. Practically, he missed the whole afternoon, and was starting to feel horrible.

"Come on." The dragon stood up and held out his hand for the other to take. "He is still here…the decorations are still up. We can get married in private if you like."

Tao reached out for the taller's hand. The dragon was able to pull him up from the bed, to his feet. The panda was calm this time; hopefully, this time, he won't faint.

As they made their way down stairs, the slipped past the others who were in the living room, chatting. The man to betrothed them, saw them and figured that it was time. Excusing himself, he made his way to the kitchen where the two were.

"How are you feeling?" The man asked Tao, who just nodded.

"I'm okay. I apologize for me fainting…and for keeping you here this late."

"Ah, ah. It is fine." He patted Tao on the shoulder. "I'm just glad that you are well. And you?" He turned to Kris. "I noticed that you were struggling a bit when you were carrying him."

"Er!!" Kris started to feel his cheeks redden. It was true that he was having some trouble carrying Tao, but he made it nonetheless. Maybe a few salonpas on his back and he would be good as new.

The man just smiled. "But you were able to get him up those stairs. I am amazed." He praised the dragon for a job well done. "But now that you two are here…we can continue with the ceremony."

As the man opened the sliding door, the two were stunned at how beautiful the backyard was now. Unlike this afternoon, it was now decorated with small star hanging lights that lit with colors of light green and blue, that wrapped around the chairs, and even leading up to the wedding gate. At the ended of the wedding gate harbored a dozen of fresh red roses in each vase. To both the panda and the dragon, it made it romantic as ever.

"Who?" Tao pointed at the new decorated backyard.

Man could only smile. "Your friends inside decorated it for you two. They knew that you would wake up…but it was starting to get late…so they decorated the chairs and the wedding gate with the lights. Cute isn't it? And, um, your gardener…Sehun I think it was…went to the nearest florist to get some fresh roses."

Tao felt himself tear up; everyone did this for them and for him, he didn't know what to say.

"You have good friends that love you very much. Both of you." He patted both Tao and Kris on the shoulder. "Now, on with the ceremony?" Kris held out his hand for Tao to take, in which he placed his hand on top of the other. The ceremony started, the man giving their rights and saying a quick prayer for wellness and that their lives will be filled with lots of love, and even exchanging their wedding rings..

"Now…I did this with your other friends. You two have any vows?"

Tao was caught a bit off guard. He totally forgot about the vows and again he was starting to feel embarrassed.

"I-I'm sorry…I-I didn't prepare m-my vow." Tao glanced down at the ground, to avoid the possible stares from the two. However, Kris placed his hand on Tao's cheeks, it in comfort. The panda glanced up to see the other smiling.

"I have…well, something to say."

"You may go ahead."

"Hm." He nodded as he cleared his throat. "I know…Tao, that 1 year is not enough of a reason to get married. But…I know that I love you too much to wait another 2 or 3 years to ask you to marry me. In the past…I wasn't much of gentleman…I'm so sorry for everything that I did back then…really I am. If I could take it back…if I could go back in time…I would in a heart beat. Just thinking back at how much I made you sad, it hurts my heart, even to this day, it still lingers. Despite the fact that you told me that you forgiven me multiple times," He patted his own heart and soon a few tears started to drip from his eyes. "I can't help, but scold myself. I-I guarantee you that I will be the prince and even your knight of your dreams. I will make sure that you will be the happiest person alive…I will protect you from any danger that will come out to you." He then placed his hand away from Tao's cheek, to his left hand. He lifted it up and kissed the top of it. "You mean everything to me. You and Yitao…are my world."

Tao was shocked at what the other has said. He never knew that is how the dragon felt, still feeling regret on what he has done back then, even though the panda himself has already forgiven him.

The dragon wanted to say more, but nothing came. Instead he just rested his head on Tao's left hand.

More than anything, Tao didn't like the sight of others crying. Deep down, it makes him sad too.

The man bit his lip, preventing himself to cry along with the others. He was about to say his final wordings when someone interrupted.

"Dang it Tao! If you don't kiss him I will!!"

Both the panda and the dragon glanced up to see all their friends standing by the patio, rubbing their eyes from the potential tears that may fall. It became clear that they over heard Kris saying his promises to Tao. However, the gardener was already bawling like a child.

"Seriously Tao!" Sehun started to say. "If you don't I will!!"

Tao blinked before glancing over to the man in front of them. He nodded his head, telling him that he may kiss him. The panda didn't hesitate, and went for the kiss. Placing his hands on the dragon's cheeks, making him face him, Tao gave the most passionate kiss he could muster. He pulled back, just inches away from the other's lips.

"You are not my prince…or my knight, but my king. A protective and loving king...the highest rank in royalty." Tao said with a smile.

The cheers were heard from their friends and soon, a little panda made his over his parents. He asked to be picked up, in which Kris gladly did.

"Yay!! Mommy and daddy are married now!!" He gave both of them a kiss on the cheek. "We eat cake now?"

Both the panda and the dragon chuckled at the little one.

"Yes, Yitao." Tao patted Yitao on the cheeks. "We can eat some cake now."

The young panda squealed with happiness. Kris placed him down and soon, he sprinted back to the others, passing him and back in the kitchen. As everyone started to head back inside the house, Xiumin called for them, to have something to eat, in which they responded that they will join with them shortly.

"Congratulations to you two." The man said, patting both of them on the shoulder. "I sorry to say that I must take my leave now, but thank you for everything."

"No, no…thank you for waiting for Tao to wake up. It is nice of you to stay for him."

"Anything for those that want to get married. Love is a precious thing you know. No matter what race, gender…anything. As many people say…love is love."

The newly wedded couple nodded in agreement. With that, the showed the man the way to the front door. As they waved goodbye to him, Tao glanced up at his newly found husband; he smiled.

"Cake now?"

The other couldn't help but smile. He gave a quick peck before nodding. "Yes, Tao…we can have cake now."

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Many weeks later, after the wedding of both parties, the news that the one of the International Five has gotten married spread like a wild fire. Every street corner, every media blew the story, and to Kris' surprise, they supported him and wished him and Tao a long time of happiness. Everyone knew, about them.

"Yah," Geunsuk raised the magazine cover, showing his once precious panda, with the dragon. "Hm." As he swirled his alcoholic beverage in hand. "The dragon caught himself a good one…no doubt about it." He sighed as he tossed the magazine in front of him. "Congratulatons."

The deep voiced man, puffed out his smoke as he read the magazine in front of him, displaying the man that he chatted with those months ago at his gas station. "Ha…you do love him huh?" He flicked his cigarette. "Glad everything worked out for you." Seunghyun smiled as he brought the cigarette back to his lips. "Congrats to you Sir. Congrats."

"Ah, this is Tao." Intae beamed as he clicked on the story line that was showing in the internet. 'Glad he is going okay. Many wishes Tao…many wishes.'

"Well, look at this." Ms. Lin smiled at the picture that she received from the mail. Aaron looked over his shoulder, wondering what his mother was talking about. "Letter from Tao and he sent us a picture." She handed him the photo before leaving the living room. Aaron glanced at the photo, and soon was covered with rage as he saw Kris and Tao holding each other close. He turned the photo around to see the words, 'Happily Married' in the back. With anger still within him, he turned the photo around and was about to rip it apart. However, he hesitated; he started to tremble in place, yelling mentally to himself to rip it apart, rip the picture of the man that stole the person that he loved most dear.

In the end, he just couldn't do it. Instead, he placed the photo down at the coffee table in front of him.

For the Kris and company, everyone decided to take a little vacation on their own.

Sehun and Luhan went on a Japan tour for about 5 weeks. Every now and then, they would send picture messages, telling them where they are and giving a quick message on how they were.

Chen and Xiumin went out of the country as well, going to Europe and doing a 8 week group tour, passing by Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France,  and Switzerland. Judging from the picture messages that they sent, it seems that Chen also did a little plan proposal himself, with the Eiffel Tower shown in the background. Even though Xiumin was a crying mess, they figured that he was also happy.

Yixing, Suho, and Joonxing, made a trip back to China, for a visit and some quality family alone time. Just like the rest, they sent texts as well, to tell everyone how they were doing.

Chanyeol, Baekhyun, and Baekyeol, instead of having a honeymoon, they decided to go on a family vacation instead. They headed to Hong Kong for 4 weeks, visiting places like Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park.

Lastly, the King and the Queen of the house, following what Chanyeol and Baekhyun did; they too went on a family vacation with Yitao, and leaving Heilang with Hayi, in which she gladly accepted to watch over. The family went to Boracay, a small island that is south of Manila, Philippines, known for their white beaches, tranquility, and nightlife. As always, Kris manages to find a place where privacy is available to them, and just like in Maldives, they had their own private patch of Boracay's white sand.

"Yitao! Be careful!" Tao stood up from his seat, as he watched Yitao playing in the water. "Hm. Careful" He said as he eyed the young panda.

Already 3 days in, the family were very much relaxed, enjoying the food and events that Boracay has to offer.

"Mommy!!" Yitao yelled, in which Tao immediately perked up. "Play with me!!"

"Okay!" He turned to Kris, telling him that he will be going to play with Yitao for a bit. The dragon smiled and nodded. Just as Tao was about to leave, Kris started to feel a sudden wave of protectiveness. Subconsciously, he quickly grabbed Tao's wrist, preventing him from moving forward.

Catching the panda off guard, he turned around, giving him a tilt of the head. "Whats wrong?"

"U-um…" He loosen his grip on the other. Why did he stop Tao?

"Hu?" Tao chuckled. "You okay?"

"Um, yeah. S-sorry."

"It's okay." Tao made his way over to the other, and placed a kiss on the other's lips. "There…were you waiting for that?"

"Hm, yeah." He released his grip on Tao's wrist, making the other head to the beach to meet up with Yitao.

'Ah…actually…did want to say something to you.' Kris leaned forward on the table, watching the two pandas play; he smiled. 'I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for coming into our lives and lighting it up for us again…filling it with warmth…merriment…especially love. Even if the mansion is now filled with lots of people, it is certainly filled with happiness. I really thought that my and Yitao's life was going to be cold for god knows how long.' He let out a breath of happiness. 'From nanny to a friend…to a great mother figure…thank you Tao…for everything.'

"Daddy!!" Kris looked up from his thoughts, seeing Yitao waving at him. "Daddy! Come play with me and mommy!" Tao glanced over and smiled, waving his hand for the other to come over.

"I'm coming." Kris stood up from his seat, jogging his way over to them. He took the opportunity to pick up Yitao and swing him around. Yitao squealed in happiness, and soon gave his father a kiss on the cheek. The dragon smiled and turned to face Tao, who also displayed a beaming smile.

"Thank you." Kris said to him.

"Hu?" Tao blinked. "F-for what?"

"Just…thank you." With that, he placed a kiss on Tao's lips.

Yitao beamed and covered his eyes, to give his father and mother some privacy time.

As the dragon pulled back, with just inches away from the panda's lips, he smiled.

"I love you."

"I love you too." Tao said in Chinese. "I love you too."

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Le End

 

...not yet though lol i did say epilogue is next then it will be the le end, but i kinda of already placed it here...hm. but next chapter will be...another epilogue...I guess you can say, but it will introduce the special announcement that i will make. 

so, stay tuned ^^~

 

comments if you like / mistakes = im sorry

 

**July 28 2013:  I was told awhile back that when Tao fainted for the second time (so during the wedding) is highly unlikly that he would be fine. i was told that someone out for that long should be taken to the hospital. i apologize for that, that was my fault. i did a little research about it, but not deep enough on it. ~(> 3 <)~ my bad.