Heechul turned in the key softly..making minimal noise..It was almost early in the morning when he had returned from his schedule and he didn’t want to wake Hankyung.

He made his way towards bedroom ..almost tiptoeing..He could see Hankyung in deep, peaceful slumber. He stood there for some time admiring the handsome features of his boyfriend..how long it has been since they had a quiet time with each other...staring in each other’s eyes and making the sweet talks..whispering..laughing..lost in each other...

Heechul sighed..It had been long..He knew it..His long busy schedules were keeping him away from his Hannie...

He knew Hankyung was not really happy about it..he could see in it his eyes..They would argue about it..more and more lately..

His career was on peak..He was the best in his field..Super model...advertisements ,Music video’s, photo shoots ,fashion shows and what not...He had everything..fame, money....But he had something more precious than all of these..love...Hankyung...one who had supported him throughout his journey to the top..has been with him when no one knew him..when he was just Heechul...

And He knew it..He wanted to cherish this love forever..He wanted to be with Hankyung as much as other wanted...but no matter how much he tried he couldn’t find the right balance between his professional and personal life..He would always forget special important days ,would always be late for dates..sometimes he wouldn’t even make it there..Leave dates... he couldn’t remember last time he had spent a quiet evening with his partner having dinner.

Hankyung would be disappointed...Sometimes in anger he would say things that would sting Heechul..things like...He is not anymore important in Heechul’s life or Heechul is ignoring him now that he have all this fame...turning everything into argument..

Heechul didn’t want to blame Hankyung...but he was trying is best..running from one schedule to another..working hard, hoping that... may be this work will be over soon so that he can go home and spend some time with Hankyung..He even tried to get out of some schedules..but he was shown the contact every time..Breech of with could cost him his career...

He was getting tired of all this..he needed to find a way out..He just needed some time.

Heehcul sighed..He softly traced the handsome features of sleeping beauty in front of him.

“I will make it up to you ....promise..”He whispered kissing other’s forehead.....

Heechul stirred  in his sleep his hands instantly reaching for Hankyung..but he foung empty space..He groaned..moving in the Hankyung’s place...The bed sheet smelled like him..He remained like that for a moment taking in the scent..the warmth filing his body.

He so wished to be like that for some more time..He could sleep only for few hours since he came back..but he couldn’t..He had a photo shoot in an hour. He lazily made his way out of the room....He could make out Hankyung was in kitchen from the noises.

He smiled when he saw Hankyung’s figure..his back to kitchen entrance..

“Good Morning..”He said hugging the other from behind...

Hankyung didn’t respond..But Heechul could feel other’s body stiffening a bit..He cuddled a bit more kissing the other’s neck gently.

“When did you come back...?”Hankyung asked as he continued to do his work.

Heechul sighed. He removed his hands coming to the side so that he could Hankyung’s face.

“I am sorry..I know I told you I will come early...but the shoot...”He tried to explain.

“I called your manager he said the shoot got over by midnight..”Hankyung said interrupting Heechul.

Heechul looked at him surprised.

“Yeah it did..but then there was this success party..I told them I don’t want to attend it..but they gave me that old lecture..that I am the face of this product and have to be there and all...”He said hoping that this would get over after this so that they can spend at least few minutes together..not fighting..

Hankyung didn’t respond.

Heechul didn’t know what to think or how to respond..though this has become a daily routine for them..him coming late and leaving in hurry sometimes not even getting a chance to meet Hankyung..

“Hannie...I..I tried to come...Can we not fight about this...I have to leave in some time..can we...”He tried once again.

“You always have to leave Heechul..” Hankyung finally looked at him...there was a mixture of disappointment and anger in his tone.

Heechul was getting nervous..he knew where this conversation was going.

“Hannie..please..we have talked about it.....This isn’t easy for me also..I miss you too..but.. I just need some time..to sort this out...”He tried to calm Hankyung down.

“You have been saying for so long now...I have lost count now..”Hankyung scoffed.

Heechul felt the sting of the words..It was painful...

Both of them remained silent for sometime..an awkward silence.

Hankyung sighed.

“I am tired Heechul....”He said looking at the floor.

Heechul was confused. What Hankyung was trying to say..?

“I am tired of waiting for you...”Hankyung looked up..into those feline eyes..eyes he fell in love with..

Heechul was panicking..they had fought before....but Hankyung had never said something like this before.

“What...what do you mean...”He asked.

“What are we doing Heechul....This...all we do is fighting..ever since....ever since you became popular..You changed...”Hankyung said moving towards their bedroom.

“You don’t have time for me anymore..You are never home...Sometimes..sometimes I feel like you are ashamed of me..you hardly talk about me in media..You don’t even like me accompanying you in your big shot parties........”

“Ashamed of you...??”Heechul interrupted...running behind Hankyung.

“Hannie..you know this..I don’t talk about us because..because they don’t need to know what I feel about you...why should I have to show off my relationship like this..so that it will be on front page of every newspaper and magazine and everybody gossiping about it and..and those parties..you hate them don’t you...You only said that they all behave so fake there and you feel outcaste.......Hannie..”Heechul tried to stop Hankyung..

Hankyung gave him a stern look.

“I may have....But that doesn’t mean that you will ignore me completely like this..”He said taking his hand out from Heechul’s grip.

“You are never home ...with me...when was the last time we had sat and talked ..?..lately all you talk about your schedules and that contract of yours...and how busy you are...did you ever thought how I have been...?how I feel..??”Hankyung talked as he  opened the wardrobe.

Heechul didn’t answer as he stood nervously at the room door.It was true that he has not asked much about Hankyung lately...he didn’t have much time..but..but..

“I am a simple accountant Heechul..may be I am not actually fit for your glamour world...”Hankyung said as he pulled out a big travel bag from wardrobe.

Heechul remained silent thinking about what Hankyung had been saying...when did their relationship become this bad...??..He stared blankly at Hankyung’s actions.

It took some time for meaning of those actions to sink in his mind.He felt a big pang in his stomach as he watched Hankyung taking out his cloths from wardrobe and putting in the bag.

“What ..what are you doing....where are you going..??”he asked in panic coming near to Hankyung.

Hankyung didn’t answer..neither did he stop his packing..he kept on taking out his cloths.

“Hannie.....”Heechul said grabbing Hankyung’s hand..forcing him to stop his actions.

“What are you doing...??”Heechul asked once again..looking directly in others eyes.

“We had decided to take a break and go to my hometown..But I guess you must have forgotten..after all it wasn’t that much important was it..”Hankyung said freeing himself.

Heechul exhaled...

“Ohh..I thought..you are...”He didn’t want to complete the sentence also..only the thought was scary enough..

“But Hannie...I..I can’t..”

“I know..Your manager made it pretty clear yesterday...”Hankyung interrupted ,zipping his bag..

“Ummmm..So you are leaving first.??..I will..I will try to join you as early as possible.”Heechul said coming behind him.

Hankyung turned to face Heechul..

He looked at that innocent face...may be it wasn’t Heechul’s fault after all ...but..

“Don’t Heechul...”He said caressing the soft cheeks..

“You don’t have to...I can’t do it anymore...”He said holding back his tears...saying those words had taken his all power...But..but this seemed right thing to do...He was really tired of all this..he wanted a break..away from all this..

“What are you...what are you saying..??”Heechul couldn’t understand..he didn’t want to.

“I can’t be with you like this..waiting for you..hoping that for once..once  I will have you all for myself..though for a few hours.....having..having sleepless nights..thinking where you could be..what you might be doing.....with..with whom.....”Hankyung paused..he didn’t want to continue....his tears were flowing freely...

Heechul didn’t cry...He was shocked...he didn’t know their relationship had turned this bad..he never expected Hankyung would say something like this...that he would  think of leaving him...like this...

“I can’t do this anymore..please understand...”Hankyung stated ..taking a last look into those chocolaty eyes before releasing Heechul.

“No...wait...What ...How could you ...”Heechul came to senses when he saw Hankyung turning to get his coat.

“You can’t just leave like this...We didn’t even talk about it....Why are you thinking like this??...We can make it right..Hannie...please..”He pleaded trying to stop Hankyung.

The cries were breaking Hankyung’s heart but...this was best for them..may be Heechul wouldn’t realize it now...

“Heechul please..This is best for us...”He said taking his bag.

“No..who are you decide what’s best for us...you can’t do it alone...”Heechul yelled...his eyes filled with hot tears.

“Hannie...please we can find a way out of it...please ...”He cried as he tried to grab Hankyung’s hand.

“Heechul...”Hankyung finally paused..

“Please let me go...I have to do it”He said.

“No..I won’t...you can’t leave like this...”Heechul said blocking the main door.

“Heechul..don’t be a child...let me go..”Hankyung said trying to get out..but Heechul as stubborn as he didn’t move.

Before Heechul could reply the doorbell rang...Heechul decided to ignore it because he didn’t want to move...childish or whatever...He won’t let go Hankyung like this.

“You should get the door...”Hankyung said looking at the door.

“No...whoever it is can wait..I won’t let you go...”Heechul said his voice thick with tears.

“Chul ah....open the door”He heard a frustrated cry from the front door.

“I am busy..come later.”Heechul yelled without moving.

“Stop joking and open the damn door...we have to go now...”He heard his manager.

Hankyung couldn’t help but smirk..yeah...of course

“It’s okay Heechul ...go...”He said using his force to move Heechul aside and open the door.

The manager burst into the apartment...furious.

He completely ignored Hankyung the whole situation...and Heechul’s state.

“You..why aren’t you picking up his phone...?I am going crazy calling you...We are late...”He said looking at Heechul.

“I don’t want to talk to you...”Heechul yelled at his manager..Desperately thinking a way to stop Hankyung.

“Hannie...”He pleaded.

“Go on with your life Heechul...best of luck...”Hankyung said before he stepped out..

“No...”Heechul tried to go after him..but was stopped by the manager..

“Leave him...It was bound to happen...You will find someone else...just go and get ready...”He said grabbing Heechul’s hand tightly.

“What the hell....you have no right to decide my life...”Heechul screamed in anger...trying to free himself.

“You don’t tell me what I can decide...”manager said tightening his grip on slender man.

“Let go...”Heechul screamed in anger..Hankyung was leaving him....he was leaving him.

“You should really stop screaming and go and get ready...This is am important shoot...Do you want to listen director nim’s harsh words once again...?”Manger asked.

“ Listen..you are already in trouble when you went and talked rubbish in front of him...of breaking the contract and suing company...I saved your back that day...Otherwise he would have destroyed you...your career...”manager talked as he dragged the other to room.

“I don’t care...”Heechul finally freed himself..

“He is the only one I care about...”He continued grabbing his head...thinking about Hankyung...

“Please Chul ah...at least think about me..I am your manager...My career depends upon you...please..please complete this assignment...we will try to talk to director nim once again...when he is calmed a bit...”The manager pleaded.

Heechul gave him a bitter glance..His face reddened with all the crying...just one more assignment...will that be it..?...Can he go to his Hannie then...?..can he..?

“I will make it up to you Hannie...promise..”He whispered...