황실의 사랑 이야기 (Hwangsil-ui Sarang Iyagi) - The Imperial Love Story

Chapter - 77

Yongbok sat beneath the shade of a tall tree, immersed in the words of an ancient book. The peaceful atmosphere of the forest enveloped him, with the soft rustling of leaves and the gentle chirping of birds filling the air. Nearby, by the waterfalls, the lively laughter of his friends — Minho, Jisung, Wooyoung, Seonghwa, Taehyun, Seungmin, Jeongin, In-Yeop, Riki, Yeji, and Ryujin — echoed through the woods. The sight of them splashing and playing brought a smile to his face, but he was content staying where he was, enjoying the calm of the moment.

Suddenly, that calm was disrupted.

"Jagiya!"

Startled, Yongbok looked up to see Hyunjin's head hanging upside down right in front of him. He gasped, clutching his chest as his heart raced. Hyunjin grinned cheekily, hanging upside down from the tree trunk, his hair swaying in the air like a mischievous spirit.

"Aigoo! You scared me!" Yongbok exclaimed, still catching his breath, his heart pounding from the sudden surprise.

Hyunjin chuckled softly, his arms dangling as he hung precariously. "I just wanted to play with you," he said, his tone playful and innocent. "I'm sorry for scaring you."

But before Yongbok could respond, Hyunjin's leg slipped. He lost his balance and fell.

"Hyunjin!" Yongbok called out in alarm, reacting instinctively.

Hyunjin tumbled from the branch, but instead of hitting the ground, he landed safely in Yongbok's arms. There was a brief, stunned silence as the two of them stared at each other, Yongbok still holding him close. Hyunjin blinked, his wide eyes locking onto Yongbok's, his heart suddenly racing in a way that had nothing to do with the fall.

"Are you okay?" Yongbok asked gently, his voice filled with concern as he held Hyunjin securely.

Hyunjin felt his face heat up, a blush spreading across his cheeks. He nodded, his voice small as he replied, "Yeah... I'm okay. Thanks for catching me."

Yongbok gave him a soft smile, his arms still around him. "Next time, maybe don't hang upside down from trees," he teased, his fingers brushing through Hyunjin's hair affectionately.

Hyunjin's blush deepened, and a playful smirk tugged at his lips. Without thinking, he leaned in closer, their faces mere inches apart. "You always catch me," Hyunjin whispered softly, his gaze dropping to Yongbok's lips.

Yongbok's breath hitched slightly as he realized what was about to happen. "Hyunjin..."

But before he could say anything more, Hyunjin closed the gap between them, pressing his lips to Yongbok's in a gentle kiss. The world seemed to fall away as they shared that tender moment, the warmth of the kiss sending a shiver down both their spines.

When they finally pulled apart, Hyunjin smiled shyly, his heart fluttering. "My Yeobo," he murmured, his voice soft but filled with affection.

Yongbok blinked, momentarily caught off guard by the term of endearment. But then a wide, genuine smile spread across his face as he gazed at Hyunjin. "My Hyunjin," he whispered back, his heart swelling with warmth.

They stayed like that for a moment, lost in each other's presence, before the sound of laughter from the others reminded them of where they were. But the quiet, precious moment they had shared would stay with them, a sweet memory in the midst of their carefree days.

[Warning: Smut scene 🔞]

The night was still, the faint rustling of leaves in the wind the only sound accompanying Hyunjin and Yongbok as they strolled together under the moonlight. Their fingers laced, warmth radiating between them despite the cool air.