Fallacia

𝔠𝔥𝔞𝔭𝔱𝔢𝔯 𝟓

May 1622

Taehyun gripped the sword and blocked a hit from Beomgyu, pushing up and turning, dodging his next hit.

''That was good Taehyun!'' The two had been practicing like Beomgyu wanted. It was a slow start and Taehyun had a long, long way to go, but he loved it. It was exhilarating. Not to mention, Taehyun had gotten stronger. He had always been fit, mainly from the way he grew up, but now he was muscular. Fortunate for Taehyun, but he had Beomgyu drooling every time he warmed up.

''You're getting better, in a couple years you could be really good.'' Beomgyu complimented.

Taehyun nodded. The future was something he didn't want to think about though. Good things never last for him, and being like this with Beomgyu was already too good. 

The two had taken to practicing in secret in a field just outside the castle walls. They had found a way to sneak out without Yeonjun realizing. Almost everyday they went out and practiced until Beomgyu had to get ready for dinner or lessons.

The practices were difficult and they got hurt quite a bit, but they couldn't help but enjoy every moment of it.

Some days they would practice after dinner, and sit in that field watching the sunset and talking. Taehyun was good at listening to all of Beomgyu's nonsense and rambling. Taehyun also found himself able to talk to Beomgyu easily. The two would sit for hours talking about everything and nothing, finally having someone else to talk to.

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''Taehyun, do you like peaches? I found this tree a while ago but I can't remember if it was a dream or real. Can you come with me?''

Taehyun snorted. This was typical Beomgyu, and Taehyun found it endearing.

''Sure,'' He agreed. They brought the swords back to the armory and Beomgyu led him back out the castle walls, except it was on the opposite side from the place they usually go to. They walked down a hill and there near the bottom was a couple trees. On the trees hung round, pink and orange peaches.

''Wow, it was real!'' Beomgyu smiled brightly. He ran over to the trees playing within the branches and thick green leaves. A couple of the trees had blossomed and turned pink. 

Taehyun watched the beauty in front of him. Beomgyu's smile among the soft colors of the trees. He was infatuated with the prince. He wasn't sure when it started, but he knew he had started to fall for him.

''Taehyun!'' Beomgyu tossed a big peach into his hands. Beomgyu picked one for himself and took a bite. The sweet juice filled his mouth and he smiled even brighter. 

Now that it was spring it was warm and the sun was at that perfect place in the sky where it's not too hot and bright, just warm and refreshing. Taehyun also bit into the peach enjoying the sweet flavor. 

He leaned against one of the trees, and took another bite, the juice spilled down his mouth but it didn't bother Taehyun too much, it's not like he had much manners anyway.

 Before he could take another bite, he felt Beomgyu wipe his mouth. He looked up to see Beomgyu in front of him, his eyes flicking down to his lips. 

Taehyun unconsciously licked his lips as he stared at the prince only a few inches away from him. Before he could stop himself, he grabbed Beomgyu's shirt and pulled him in, kissing him on the lips. 

For a moment Beomgyu couldn't move, stunned by Taehyun's sudden action. After a couple seconds he embraced the kiss, tasting the peach on Taehyun's lips. He pushed him gently against the tree, deepening the kiss.

It was magical for Taehyun. He moved his arms around Beomgyu's neck, pulling him so close he could feel the prince's heartbeat. He felt like he was floating and couldn't breathe, but in the best way. The soft smell of peaches and warm breeze, and Beomgyu. Taehyun had never felt this good before.

They kissed under the shade of the trees for who knows how long. In that moment there were no consequences, just the two of them.

Unfortunately, thoughts started to fill Taehyun's mind, causing him to panic and pull away.

''I-I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that-'' He started to run back through the trees to the hill.

''Taehyun, stop!'' Beomgyu grabbed his wrist and pulled him back. ''Please don't go. I-I don't really know what I'm doing but I just- I want... to be with you.'' Taehyun felt a pull on his heart strings.

He stood there and looked in his eyes feeling himself grow weak.

''I'm scared,'' He said softly.

''Of what?'' Beomgyu asked gently.

''This-'' Taehyun gestured to their intertwined hands. ''You're the prince, we just- can't..''

''Taehyun-ah, I've never felt this way about anyone. I don't care who I am- or who you are.'' The sincerity in his voice made Taehyun want to hold him and kiss him again. He was terrified. This was probably a mistake, but he had never felt happy like this in all his life. He was a selfish person, and that's why he kissed him again. And again and again.