La Vie En Rose | Taegyu, Yeonbin

12: Permission To Dance pt 2

"You look lovely, your highness."

Beomgyu quickly shifted his gaze, glancing into Taehyun's eyes. His breath hitched instantly when he makes eye contact with the man that gave him the heart fluttering compliment.

"Y-you look lovely too," Beomgyu said shyly.

Taehyun's smile grows bigger at the prince's words.

"Thank you."

Beomgyu slightly smiles in return. He feels a sense of tranquility for a moment until his mind starts to unease and he averts his eyes away again.

Taehyun notices the prince's sudden apprehension and becomes concerned.

"Are you okay your highness? You seem unsettled," Taehyun asked politely.

Beomgyu was unable to formulate words. His breathing starts to become unsteady while he continues to dance with Taehyun.

Then to his own misfortune, while he mindlessly moves in the same rhythm with the handsome man he's dancing with, Beomgyu accidentally steps on Taehyun's foot.

As he pulls away, he gasps at his own fault and begins to panic. How could he be so clumsy?

"Oh my gosh I am so sorry!"

Taehyun simply responds with a chuckle. It wasn't brutal stomp. It was nothing but a mere gentle tap on his foot. However, Beomgyu thought otherwise.

"It's okay your highness, it didn't hurt at all," he calmly assures the pretty prince.

Taehyun internally coos at Beomgyu's behavior. It's evident that there is a glint of worry in the prince's eyes and he wants to kiss that adorable pout away.

Taehyun smiles and reassures, "it's okay."

Beomgyu blinks, unsure how to respond. He's totally mesmerized by the sight of Taehyun's handsome smile.

Momentarily, Taehyun feels disappointment at the distance between them so he gently pulls Beomgyu back closer to himself. Then he becomes aware by Beomgyu's grip tightening on his shoulder. That moment he's instantly reminded that the mishap caused a sudden increase in tension with the prince.

He whispers, "It's okay your highness. Just focus on me. No one else is here except you and I."

Taehyun hums in satisfaction as he feels Beomgyu's tight grip loosen on his shoulder. His persuasion must be working so he continues to encourage the prince.

"That's it. Now focus on your breathing. Breathe in."

Beomgyu does then after a moment he noticeably breathes out.

"Good. Relax, my prince."

However, Beomgyu couldn't acknowledge the endearment. Something else was clouding his mind.

"I-I cant."

"Why not?" Taehyun asked, his voice laced with tenderness.

Beomgyu takes another deep breath before he says, "I am uncertain why I feel this way. Why I cant breathe when I am this close to you."

Taehyun continues to stare fondly at him.

"Are you experiencing an unfamiliar feeling? Are you feeling the same way I do for you?"

Beomgyu's furrows his eyebrows with confusion then asks curiously, "which is what exactly?"

"Well for me, I have this sudden urgency to kiss you right now."

Beomgyu becomes panic-stricken again.

"Y-you can't! You mustn't."

Taehyun giggles at his reaction.

"You're right. It's probably not the best time to do so but I really want to."

Definitely not the best time Taehyun thought, knowing where they are and that there is many watchful eyes surrounding them.

Beomgyu remains silent, mouth slightly agape, eyes gazing so innocently. As Taehyun continues to stare fondly at him, he can't help but have the desire to kiss him even more.

"I will steal a kiss from you when it's the right moment. I promise."

Taehyun will absolutely keep his word.

Beomgyu's stomach flutters. He never thought about kissing anyone until now. The thought of his lips on the man he's been secretly admiring from afar has him feeling an euphoric sensation he's never felt before.

"I'll hold onto that promise, Kang Taehyun."