Speechless

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Myungsoo is watching the premiere of his newest feature film, but he can't seem to be able to tear his eyes away from the live narrator.

Myungsoo and Sungjong are two sides of the same coin during the Korean golden age of silent films in the late 1920's. Myungsoo is an applauded actor by the harshest of critics, succesful and promising, and absolutely smitten by Sungjong, a rising Byeonsa annotating Myungsoo's latest flick. But whereas the movies are silent, the people are not, and Sungjong has a secret.


A/N: I suggest you read up about this and this little beforehand, just to prevent any potential confusion.
This is a historical (+slightly political) fic, and I appologize severly for any historical inaccuracies, my research of the subject was very limited and I am probably crossing over to an "Inglorious bastards" kind of territory, but I hope you guys can enjoy the fic regardless.

Foreword

The byeonsa's eyes lit up with recognition, and he covered his mouth, muffling an excited gasp. Myungsoo winced at the unexpected reaction. "That face!" He exclaimed.

What? Ok, Myungsoo hadn't seen that coming. "My... face?"

"I'm sorry," He cradled his cheek with his slender fingers, a wide smile spreading across his feline features. "It's just that, well, it's that famous flustered expression of yours!" And then Sungjong immitated what Myungsoo's face apparently looked like then- his mouth falling open slightly, curving pink lips into a small perfect circle and widening his eyes with surprise. His brows arched perfectly over his perfect almond shaped eyes. Myungsoo could have bet on his life that he didn't look half as charming (or as perfect) as Sungjong did just then. And then he broke into a self conscious laugh, rolling his eyes in spite of himself before closing them and shaking his head absentmindedly.

"I'm so sorry," He apologized again, but Myungsoo was having the time of his life. "I've watched your movie so much when practicing that I might have burned your entire face structure into my retinas, I hope I didn't offend you." 

And as if Myungsoo wasn't flustered enough, he now had the image of the byeonsa's beautiful eyes, focused and introspective, studying his facial expressions and mouth movements.

"When can I see you again?" Myungsoo blurted out. That was definitely not what he had meant to say. "I mean, when are you performing again? I'd love to attend another show of yours." A lucky save.

But the byeonsa's smile only widened. "I host a show every Monday and Friday night here in this theater, it'd be a pleasure to see your face in the crowd once more."

And Myungsoo had not doubt, he was going to attend each and every one.

soulforsale
hmm thinking of writing a oneshot prequel about yeseul's and arah's story. would that be something any of you would like to read? (:

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LycheeJelly #1
Chapter 14: ㅠㅠ Last chapter..

I'm glad Sungjong and Myungsoo reunited. Myungsoo is stubborn, and Sungjong doesn't want him to leave deep inside heh. It's great that Dongwoo, Hoya, and Woohyun are on their way to recovery.
The letters were a perfect way to end. You get the basic gist of what happens, but there's a lot left to imagination too. Poor Sungyeol though. ;c He's lovesick but doesn't even know that Arah's taken.

I'm going to miss this fic. ;; Congratulations on finishing. <3 I look forward to your future writing.
natsuhime
#2
Chapter 14: I will miss this and I'm dying to know what kind of life they are living now that they have settled - sort of. I don't think they would be able to adopt kids on that setting and at that time - and given Sungjong's personality, I don't think he would also act on that dream - but I'd like to believe that one day it'd come true.

I hope you will write a short story about the two. Not involving the rest of the universe, of course. I have enough of it and its struggle here in this fic. I am more curious about their little world. I don't ever think I will have enough of it.

With all that said, thank you for taking time out of your busy life to write this wonderful story and share it with us.
melodrama #3
Chapter 14: i was really shocked when i saw that it's complete and i practically screamed when i read the last line. WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE SO CRUEL. i just wish that this story would never end ; ;
BUT MYUNGSOO DIDNT LEAVE. MYUNGSOO DIDNT GO TO MANCHURIA. HE STAYED WITH SUNGJONG. AND SUNGJONG WANTS KIDS. isnt that like the cutest thing ever omg theyre finally going to have their own happily ever after im so happy for them :"""")
i would really appreciate it if you write a sequel of myungjong's life after they moved in together! well im not forcing you or anything, tho. : D
and i would like to say thank you for writing this amazing story! ily!
PaHizzle #4
Chapter 13: I'm at a loss for words at how amazing this story is. I just started reading it the other day and It's just got me stunned. Your writing is brilliant!!!! :D I really can't wait for the next chapters!!!!!:)
nicetwomeetyou
#5
Chapter 13: You updated :D I was just wondering when you would :P I am so glad they made it out safely with Hoya, I'm sure he would have died if they hadnt got there sooner. Badass Arah fending herself from those creepy men (I was kinda worrying that something of this sort would happen when she faked her fainting) but I dont think she was as calm about it as she let out... And bittersweet goodbye between Myungjong. What they have is indeed true love :)How they had hugged each other, just treasuring each other's warmth and presence without any hint og desparation was beautiful! Sometimes love isnt just about being sweet and happy, there are times when you have to make sacrifices even when you don't want to. I really hope what Sungjong said about it not being the last time they meet is true. Same with Myungsoo, I can't emphasize enough how Sungjong deserves a happy life, as well as the rest of Muhanui, they've done so much for their country :) And yay, Dongwoo has woken up, the burden on Sungjong's shoulder should be lighter now :)
LycheeJelly #6
Chapter 13: Asdfgh I'm so glad they were able to get everyone out safely. ;A; Poor Arah though ugh. Hopefully Arah, Yeseul, and Myungsoo will be safe in Manchuria. Sadly Myungjong will have to be separated.. On the bright side, yay Dongwoo!
LycheeJelly #7
Chapter 12: Oh god this is getting more and more dangerous. ;; Myungsoo is officially involved now, and Arah will be soon too. I worry for their safety. Hopefully Sungjong and everyone else can make it through the next part without any more casualties.
nicetwomeetyou
#8
Chapter 12: Yay you finally updated!! I've been waiting for so long! And once again you didn't disappoint with your writing! I had a good laugh at Sungyeol's not too subtle infatuation for Arah lol I was on the edge of my seat the entire time especially when Myungsoo went to visit the meat store! But the part where Sungyeol handed out the instructions in the way Sunggyu usually did it was what touched me the most... it says a lot about how Sunggyu's death really affected them.
As much as I know how important this cause is for them, I really hope no one else has to sacrifice for it again... I just have a gut feeling that things aren't going to be as simple as it seems. Even if Hoya were in that storage, they would have to run into all sorts of risks rescuing him.
deliberatemistake
#9
Chapter 12: I am so glad Myungsoo decided to help although bringing Arah into the picture...I mean I know she's just there to help but I can't help being scared. The more people you bring into the loop, the more dangerous it gets...

Sunggyu's death still gets to me and the fact that Sungjong had to break the news to Mrs. Kim...I feel so sorry for her, she lost both her children. I really hope they get Hoya out though, because I don't think I can take another character death.
nicetwomeetyou
#10
Chapter 11: I am loving this story so far! I'm not very knowledgable about history but I enjoyed the role history/politics played for the story, it gives a really unique setting that I have yet to come across :D There's something so movie-esque about this story that makes me fall head over heels with it! And I think you chose excellent characters for each Infinite member. Myungsoo being the charming, naive actor who is a clumsy hopeless romantic and Sungjong, the byeonsa who leads a double life as the member of Muhanui, a society fighting for the freedom of Korea. The same goes for the rest of the group :) The contrast you created are also beautiful -- Myungsoo and Sungjong, the glamorous high-profile life of celebrities and the struggles of underground political groups, the over-glamorised well-produced movies and the realistic low-budget films! And I usually do not enjoy OCs but Ahra and Yeseul are honestly such loveable characters (I love how unpretentious and straightforward they both are)! I hope they find Hoya soon because god knows what that horrible gang would do to him... Sunggyu died but at least it was not in vain because it did bring attention to the corruption of the Japanese reign. I pray that nothing bad will happen to Myungsoo and Sungjong, they deserve a happy and stable life but under such circumstances, I just wish for them to be safe ;;; Hopefully you'll update soon coz I'm honestly hooked on this!! :D