the crownless princess » yungi

three

ATEEZ had arrived in South Korea after their overseas concert. While taking rest to lessen the jet lag they are experiencing, their company decided to give them a month vacation. It's either they stay in the dorms and rest, an out-of-town vacation with the rest of the group and staff, or a vacation with their family in which they can go home to their hometown and spend quality time with their family.

Mingi decided to come home in Incheon, in which his mother stays. Due to their hidden identities, they settle themselves in Incheon even still when Mingi was a child. The time when his father take the responsibility as the Prime Minister of South Korea when he was 12, there were hard times on meeting up as a family. They seldom going out in public but his father never left his responsibility as a good father of the family. He went home at night and eat dinner, and spending time with Mingi like playing games or cuddling. Young Mingi didn't ask for more. He's happy that his father never forget them despite of his big responsibility.

It's been 7 years since his father died, and until now they are hiding on their façade as commomers. Well, not totally for Mingi since he's now a world-class performer, on a world-class KPOP group. They are still fine after those hardships regarding on their covers. As long as Song Minho, his cousin who represents their wellbeing and their spokesperson on the democratic monarchy kind of politics in this nation, they can move at ease.

Mingi changed Minho's name to Miko on his contacts in order for them to not get caught. Just a simple change and no one will notice it.

At this exact time, Mingi had arrived at his and her mother's usual meeting place when Mingi comes home, at Aurora Cafe. This is also Minho ang his mother's meeting place, too, wherein Minho takes his will to disguise as who he can. This cafe is safe for them, since it's their relatives who owns the shop. From first to third bloodline of the royal Song family, they are considered part of the royal powers.

As he entered the cafe, he saw his mother on the seat beside the window, as where they usually meet and seat. He tapped his mother's shoulders and as his mother looked at him, he smiled.

"Hey Mom, I'm here."

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They stayed in the cafe for about 10 minutes of talking before ordering. It's the thing for the Songs. They chat pretty long before taking orders, and it's okay for the owners since they are their relatives and they know they are the royal family leading in their brackets.

"How's Minho hyung doing, Ma?" Mingi started another conversation. His mom grabbed a bite of her mango pannacota. "He's starting to be used to his life and responsibility. Well, he's now sleeping in the palace, and served proper treatment he deserves. When it comes to his job, he's doing well."

Mingi smiled as he sipped his frappucino. He's not a fan of bitter beverages. "Good to hear. He called me last time during our concert. It's about those proclamations and projects coming through, especially the olympics."

"Ah, right. Me and our relatives are helping hand for the succession of the event. We disguised as volunteers from the First Lady's and we entered in ease." his mother replied with a beam and positions with peace-sign hand gesture.

"That's great, Mom! I want to contribute, too but..."

"I will invite you to perform in the opening or closing ceremony." his mom said between his sip on his fruit tea.

"It will be obvious since we're not that popular domestically..."

"Then this is the chance to showcase your group! Isn't that amazing? You became the ambassadors of the Korean Culture Association last year because of your popularity overseas, it will be not obvious if we let you and your groupmates to perform in front of all the athletes around the world!"

"But what if we get caught?"

"Get caught on what, Min?"

Mingi got stiffened on his seat. He knows that voice.

"O-oh, Mrs. Jeong, Yunho. Nice to see you here." his mom said. Despite of unsolved question, Ms. Song managed to be calm and collective.

Well, Mingi's not, mostly when Yunho's in front of him.

"Hello, Ms. Song! We meet again!" Yunho said excitedly and hugged her. Mingi's mom hugged back, but she looked at Mingi and sticked her tongue out.

She's still a youngster at heart. He thought and laughed.

"Take a seat! Perfect, there are still two seats available beside us, each one!" Ms. Song offered. Well, Mingi cannot be relaxed at this point.

"Great! I'll take the orders for us dear." Mrs. Jeong said. Ms. Song stood up and joined Mrs. Jeong.

"I'll join! I will order some too, since we met again. More chitchats again, right?"

Mrs. Jeong laughed and nods. Well, since Yunho and Mingi's childhood and the time when they became bestfriends, their mothers became bestfriends too.

As both mothers left towards the counter, Yunho sat beside Mingi, and laughed.

Mingi slapped Yunho's shoulders. "What are you doing here?" he asked, his voice kinda shaky.

"We're having a vacation here in Incheon too! My dad came back to work here, and mom and I decided to visit him to his condo." Yunho explained. Mingi nods and sips his frappucino. He's totally nervous at this point, reminding of his actions earlier. He knowsnif something's off for Yunho, he will never let it slide.

And Mingi's not wrong.

"I will never let what I heard slide." Yunho said, smirking as he looked at the younger. Mingi gulped in nervousness, and tries to take a glance of sneeky Yunho.

Well, having a crush on the person beside you is too hard to move freely. Taking a glance is a huge difficulty. It's either refusing to look or risking everything in order to keep the secret still a secret, like something inside the pandora's box.

Mingi chose to be brave, well uhm, just a little.

As he looked at Yunho's brownish black coffee iris, he felt like he's sucking, like a black hole in the outer space. He almost fainted, knowing Yunho's eyes are so beautiful, it sparkles around his reflection. Aside from that, they are few inches apart, so Mingi looked away again.

Or his secrets will be revealed.

"Uhm boys?"

They didn't notice their mothers are just arrived after ordering on the counter. Also, there is a staff delivering their orders as well. Yunho and Mingi sat properly, the elder giggled while Mingi taking few breaths after the closure.

"What's the commotion all about, Yunho?" Mrs. Jeong asked. Yunho sips his americano happily.

"Uhm, Mrs. Jeong... I was getting caught of saying something to my mom and then he's so curious. It's about uhm..." Mingi stopped and looked at his mother. Ms. Song nods at him.

"Uhm, it's about hiring us, ATEEZ to perform on the opening or closing ceremony at the olympics." Mingi directly said, shutting his eyes closed.

Deafening silence leads the room. Mingi doesn't know if it's a shocking news or somewhat... revealing...

"Oh..." Mrs. Jeong started. "Well, since your mom is working as a volunteer there then why not? ATEEZ are world-class performers and everyone in the olympics are from overseas!"

Mingi opened his eyes, wandering on their expressions. They looked excited, well Yunho's expression too but, Mingi can read him.

Yunho is not convinced enough.

Mingi smiled at Yunho. The elder nods and sips his americano again, his eyebrows raising. He's like a bubbly golden retriever playing around. Mingi just got his drink and sips, not realizing it's empty now. Loud airy sips echoed the cafe, and Mingi got embarrased.

"Haha cute." Yunho murmurs as he pat Mingi's head. Well, only Mingi can heard that, and felt that. Fuck his heart, it keeps leaping happily.

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