REIGN

Chapter 5

The reception was loud and boisterous, and frankly overwhelming. The cake was cut, and both the boys fed each other from the first slice. Ohm playfully put a little cream on Nanon's nose, which made Nanon startled. Ohm apologized instantly, but Nanon laughed at this childish yet adorable behavior of him. Ohm laughed along with him while wiping the mess he created on his husband's nose.

After the ceremony was completed, all the reporters approached the newlyweds to ask several questions. Most of them were answered by Ohm as Nanon was feeling a little uneasy. He remained close to Ohm after pictures were taken. Ohm couldn't get over how adorable Nanon was, especially how shy he seemed to be any time they're approached. He kept a hand tight around Nanon's waist, and it seemed to soothe him.

They were dragged to the dance floor by their siblings, though neither of them truly wanted to be there. Nanon gradually started to move rhythmically, but all Ohm could did was trying not to step on his feet.

"Don't you like dancing?"

"Dancing doesn't like me, I guess."

"Want a little help?"

"I think I need a whole tutorial."

"It's not that difficult.
Just pay attention to me."

"That's the only thing I did ever since we met. I don't want to do anything else."
Ohm said in his mind.

Nanon placed Ohm's right hand on his back and kept his left hand on Ohm's right shoulder. Then Nanon held Ohm's left and with his right one and said, "Follow my lead."

"I want you to lead me in this journey we have started together towards each other."
Ohm thought to himself.

The music slowed down, and following Nanon's steps, Ohm and Nanon swayed together. Both of Ohm's hands moved to Nanon's waist, and Nanon held Ohm's shoulders with his hands. They both were lost in each other's eyes and tried to convey their feelings through them.

Heart beats fast
Colours and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love it when I'm afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

Time stands still
Beauty in all he* is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath, every hour has come to this

One step closer

I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

One step closer
One step closer

I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

[Song: Thousand years by Christina Perri]

They received rapturous applause, which reminded them that they were not alone there. Ohm didn't miss the blush on Nanon's cheeks when they parted away. He felt delighted for being the cause behind it. Ohm would do anything to make Nanon blush again.