Blossoming {Changlix}

Chapter Sixteen

Felix was in the garden, holding Umji in one arm and pulling weeds with the other. The sun shone down on them, the soft light dancing and kissing their skins. Umji stared around at the unfamiliar terrain, staring with a bubbly glance at all the brights and vibrant colors of the flowers. Felix gently bounced her on his leg, a soft smile creeping onto his face as he heard her soft bubbly laughs. A hand was suddenly placed on his shoulder, the boy flinching at the surprising touch. He looked up, his eyes meeting Changbin’s.

“You know you’re not supposed to be working,” Changbin said, a soft frown on his face. “I don’t want you to overwork yourself.”

“I’m doing fine, sweetie. And, besides, Umji and I need fresh air. Our room isn’t the best at “fresh air”, you know?” Felix responded, his eyes following the boy as Changbin sat next to him. “Please don’t be upset,” He said with a pout growing.

Changbin sighed. “Not upset. Not at all.” He moved closer, placing a kiss on Felix’s forehead. “Maybe just tell me before I go to training. Okay, petal?”

He nodded. “I will.”

He pecked his lips, watching a soft blush bloom on his lover’s cheeks. He looked down at the happy Umji, offering her to him. Changbin gently took her, smiling softly. He kissed the top of her head, watching her look around.

“I’m gonna make her a small flower crown,” Felix said, picking up some flowers he pulled.

Changbin smiled. “I’m certain she’ll love it.”

Felix began to weave, leaning into Changbin’s side. Changbin bit his lip, looking down between Umji and Felix. He sighed softly, Felix looking up at him instantly with worried eyes.

“Are you okay?”

“Yeah, I’m fine. Just… I’m really just… I don’t think I want to be a knight anymore.”

Felix nodded slowly, listening to his lover’s words. He gently kissed his cheek. “Go on…”

“I really want to stay with you and Umji now. I mean, look at her. Who wouldn’t want to be with her, and I want to continue to stay with you.”

“Is there anything you can do about this? Any way to switch your career?”

“I could possibly become a guard instead of a knight. Then, I could stay at the castle with you and Umji without traveling.”

“We’ve already had this conversation, haven’t we?”

“Yeah, we have, but this time I’m more certain about not wanting to be a knight.”

Felix nodded, pushing their bodies together. “Look at me, Changbin.” Changbin looked down at him. “I will support you in whatever you decide, okay? Choose what is best for you.”

Changbin nodded slowly, resting his head on his shoulder. Felix smiled softly, placing the tiny flower crown on Umji’s head.

“I’ll make you a flower crown now.”

“Thank you.”

The two sat there in silence for minutes, time passing by them. The only sound was the soft hum of the wind as it painted the air around them. It would pick up slightly, carrying the songs of the birds from the trees, bringing them over to the boys and then taking them away again, carrying them off elsewhere. Changbin looked up again at Felix.

“Do you know how Jisung is doing?”

Felix’s behavior changed, going from a happy to an unsure mood. “It could be better. He was attacked.”

“Oh… That’s… That’s just awful. Who was he attacked by?”

“Some girls. She’s dead now.”

“Honestly, good. Why the hell would you attack someone?”

“Jealously. It is a strong thing.”

Changbin nodded slightly, staring off into the distance. “You want to go get food for us and Umji?”

Felix nodded. “We can. Stand up.”

Changbin listened, standing up with Umji. Felix stood next to him, smiling softly. The two began to walk off, both smiling slightly.

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! Emberly !