The last of the guests were leaving and Mr Park and the DJ were packing up equipment, JK and Tae were sat at a small table slightly tipsey and very happy,
Mr Park looked over and beckoned them. "we should thank the DJ" said Tae, "he was brilliant" agreed JK. On slightly unsteady legs they walked over to Mr Park.
"boys, boys I want you to meet some one," he waved his hand in the DJs direction and said quietly "leigh, erm... He's my boyfriend" "Mr Park!! Exclaimed Tae and JK together" you kept that quiet " Mr Park nodded" when I'm in Europe with him we are openly together but here, well you know... " he finished a little frustrated but resigned.
" yeah we know " said Tae looking at JK.
Leigh was nearly 6 ft tall with tattoos up and down his tanned muscly arms, designer stubble and short cropped curly hair.." Mr Park, you did very well hehe "said JK approvingly and Tae gave JK a playful punch on the arm and said" hey! " everyone laughed as JK wrapped his arms around Tae and said" don't worry, I literally only have eyes for you "and kissed him on the cheek.
Leigh shook both of their hands and said" it's an honour to meet you, I'm a huge fan " the two thanked him and said how lovely it was to meet Mr Park's boyfriend.
" erm I've almost finished packing up, I know you're probably tired but, "Leigh smiled as he looked up at Mr Park and said" oppa and I have something to tell you if you have a moment"
Tae and JK giggled together at Leighs use of the word oppa on Mr Park, and Mr Park gave them a silent warning look. They both stopped quickly, honorifics were still widely used and respected in their culture.
"sorry Mr Park" they both said sheepishly. Leigh who had been watching" pfft! "and then gave Mr Park his own silent warning look. "we're all friends here" he said " I won't stand for none of that hierarchy malarkey once you all get to the US"
He was stood there hands on hips glaring at them all, and then much to the two lads surprise Mr Park apologised and wrapped his arm through Leighs and gave it a squeeze. "old habits" he said quietly as an explanation.
Tae actually felt a little awkward, "erm, we can stay for one drink if you'd like?" he said. Leigh slapped him on the back and said "great, you go rustle up some drinks and ill finish putting my stuff away" .
Two hours later, Tae had his head on JKs lap and was asleep and JK was sat stunned after listening to all the planning that had gone into being able to give himself and Tae just three days and two nights to themselves.
His opinion and respect for Leigh had grown and now he even felt comfortable calling Leigh by his name as a friend.
"wow!" he said finally, "I can't believe so many people are willing to help us and risk their reputations and careers on us"
Mr Park lent forward in his chair, "JK, you have no idea how important you two are, not just to us who know you but to every LGBT person in Korea. Your influence is so far out reaching."
JK was feeling overwhelmed but before he could respond his yawned, very loudly and then he apologised.
" No no it should be me who apologises, its your wedding night and I've kept you far too long. Your groom has even fallen asleep" Mr Park squeezed Leighs hand and said " come on babe, I think it's time we left," Leigh stood up. "JK, it was awsome meeting you both, I look forward to seeing you in America , take care"
JK watched them leave and then looked down at Tae sleeping peacefully, "sorry babes" he said quietly, gently brushing some hair out of Tae's face " it's time to go to bed"
Wondering where they were sleeping tonight and if it was even okay to share a room, he reluctantly shook Tae awake, Tae sat up, still tipsey and drowsy " don't want to" he said sulkily "don't want today to end"
JK smiled "it's not the end babes, it's the beginning" Tae still had his eyes shut but nodded his head.
JK managed to hoist Tae onto his back and carried him out the hall and up towards the dorms. As he got to his bedroom door he noticed some one had put a sign on the door saying 'Taekooks suit' "well that answered that question" he thought smiling. Using his hip he managed to push open the door and then backed up to the bed laying Tae down as gently as possible.
JK stood looking at Tae's sleeping form, he really was gorgeous he thought and he hugged himself . Married! He thought, married in front of friends! He still couldn't quite believe it. After years of keeping his feelings to himself, now not only did he have Tae to share those feeling with but their friends and family knew and accepted.! It all seemed nothing short of a miricle. He bent down and kissed Tae's forehead , "good night my husband" he said quietly.
He made use of the bathroom, and brushed his teeth and changed into shorts and a sleep top. He turned out the light and returned to bed, Tae had rolled almost to the middle and JK wondered which side to get in.
He chose behind and gently climbed into bed, scooching up behind Tae and wrapped his arm over him, pulling him close.
In his sleep Tae grabbed his hand and pulled it close into his chest "JK" he mumbled in his sleep, JK kissed the back of Tae's neck, " I'm right here" he said "go to sleep" Tae's breathing grew deep and relaxed and eventually JK felt himself slipping into sleep also.
Tae laid there with his eyes still shut, he'd woken to a weight across his chest and his legs. He was having a serious de ja vu moment and it took a second for the memories of the day before to come rushing back.
Married! Tae smiled and opened his eyes to see JK sound asleep making little snoring sounds. "cute" thought Tae. He brought his hand up and brushed JKs cheek, in his sleep JK smiled, which made Tae smile and his heart swell.
Tae watched him sleep for a while, he was tempted to wake him but also needed to use the loo and thought better to brush his teeth before waking him up.
He untangled himself slowly and crept to the bathroom. He rummaged in the cabinet finding a new toothbrush. He looked at himself in the mirror, of course he should brush his teeth he thought "even the best of us have morning breath" he thought, he'd never understood in films how a couples could wake up and smooch. "yuck" he chuckled to himself and spat toothpaste out and rinsed. JK deserved better than morning breath,
He left the bathroom and before getting back into bed grabbed a bottle of water from JKs mini fridge and drank thirstily, he was grateful he didn't seem to have a hang over this morning.
He crept back into bed and laid face to face with JK , he lent forward and gently kissed him on the lips, funny how he personally didn't care if JK had morning breath so long as he didn't . JK stirred and Tae kissed him again "good morning my husband" Tae said quietly, again JK stirred and this time said "morning my husband" back.
Tae kissed him again a little longer this time and JK responded and wrapped his arms around Tae and pulled him close, "mmm I could get used to waking up like this" he said against Tae lips.
Tae felt excitement jolt through his body in response...
