The Story Of Bunny And Fox

Vol 5 (Side Story 2): Chapter 3.2

Only you can love me this way

On the way back, Ash and Karlyle buy a flower bouquet at the station. Then they go shopping for dessert ingredients and discuss the wedding process. For a wedding taking place in a castle, all seating arrangements and meals are prepared individually for each guest. All transportation is arranged as well. They have a party planner to supervise the work. Ash himself checks the outdoor decoration of the church next to the castle, which is the venue for the ceremony. There are many people helping them. Therefore, their main focus for now is their honeymoon destination.

"France is fine, too."

"Really? France as a honeymoon destination, are you serious?"

Ash grins softly, teasing him. While Ash is pulling the car over in the garage of the mansion, Karlyle answers sincerely.

"I want to visit the place where Ash's mother lived."

"Well, how could I possibly refuse something so sincere?"

After skillfully parking in, Ash looks into Karlyle's eyes.

"Then, shall we go to France first and then to Switzerland or Spain?"

"Can you adjust your schedule to go that long?"

Ash reaches his hand out and rubs Karlyle's forehead affectionately like he’s touching something precious. The back of his hand brushes Karlyle's cheek.

"Of course. After the wedding, I'm considering working at home as a freelancer."

Karlyle opens his eyes in surprise.

".....Are you being serious?"

"Yes. I've worked quite enough for a career, and I can do my work at home. Actually, I want to spend more time with you, Lyle."

His heart sinks. Of course he wants Ash all to himself, but the thought of taking Ash away from his work—his passion makes him feel conflicted. Biting on his lip, Karlyle says cautiously but sincerely.

"As long as Ash is okay with it, I'm fine as well."

As if sensing his apprehension, Ash quickly reassures him.

"It's something I've been thinking about for quite a while. Don't worry, Lyle."

"Okay."

Today is such a perfect day, Karlyle can't help but get all excited like a kid. Who could have thought he used to live a life where he didn't know what "excitement" felt like.

Aiden always complains that he gets tired of seeing his lover too much. But Karlyle couldn’t imagine anything other than gratitude to spend time with his fiancé. Everytime Karlyle sees Ash, his heart, the love that just seems to keep on growing even when he thinks it’s impossible to fall deeper, just keeps becoming hard to contain. How can he ever get tired of Ash? Well, rather, Ash'll probably be the one to get tired of him.

"I will also reduce my work." Karlyle says.

"Really?"

"....If you are confident that you won't get tired of seeing me too much."

"Lyle."

Ash's expression becomes stern. His big hands cup Karlyle's cheeks. His face gets closer.

"Don't say things like that. Really."

"Okay."

Karlyle quietly accepts the gentle scolding.

"I miss you whenever you are not in my line of sight. To the point where I can't do anything without you." Ash says earnestly.