crescent. kim hongjoong ✓

thirty nine

In the midst of the lively wedding celebration, Hongjoong found Yuna standing near the beautifully adorned tables.

"Mind if I join you?" he asked, a playful glint in his eyes.

Yuna grinned, "I was wondering when you'd show up. Late to the party, as always."

Hongjoong feigned offense, placing a hand on his chest, "Late? I'm fashionably on time."They exchanged a playful banter, the familiar rhythm of their teasing putting them at ease.

The wedding buzzed around them, but in their bubble of conversation, time slowed down."You clean up pretty well," Yuna remarked, eyeing his suit with a teasing smile.

Hongjoong bowed playfully, "Why, thank you. You look stunning, as always."

Yuna rolled her eyes, "Smooth talker."

They continued their light-hearted banter, sharing laughter and stolen glances. The wedding festivities unfolded around them, but in that moment, it was just Yuna and Hongjoong, weaving a tapestry of shared moments and affectionate teasing that defined their unique connection.

As the night continued, they found themselves drawn to the dance floor. The music pulsed, and Hongjoong extended his hand with a charming smile.

"Care for a dance, my princess?"Yuna chuckled, taking his hand, "Alright, but you better not step on my toes."

As they swayed to the music, Hongjoong couldn't help but notice the subtle grace in Yuna's movements.

"You know," Hongjoong began, his voice lowered as if sharing a secret, "Nayeon's sister's wedding was beautiful.

Yuna nodded, "Indeed, it's magical. I'm happy for her."

As they continued to dance, Hongjoong skillfully guided the conversation into deeper waters. "Let's talk about us," he suggested, his piercing glinting in the ambient light.

Yuna raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What about us?"

Hongjoong drew her a bit closer, their steps seamlessly matching the rhythm of their conversation.

"Marriage," he said, his tone serious yet laced with a hint of playfulness.

Yuna chuckled, "Marriage? Isn't that a bit too early for us?"

Hongjoong grinned, "Perhaps. But can you imagine it? Our own wedding, surrounded by the people we love."

Yuna's expression softened, a touch of warmth in her eyes. "It does sound nice."

They danced on, their steps echoing the ebb and flow of their shared aspirations.

"Let's make a pact," Hongjoong proposed, his voice carrying a weight of sincerity. "In the whirlwind of life, let's promise to find these moments—moments like this dance."

Yuna smiled, touched by the sentiment. "A pact for dances in the midst of life's chaos. Agreed."

Their conversation flowed like a slow dance, each word a step in the intricate choreography of their shared future.

As the music played on, Yuna and Hongjoong continued to dance, not only in celebration but also in anticipation of the dances that awaited them in the chapters yet to unfold.

In the elegant corner of the wedding venue, Jihye, holding a wine glass with grace befitting a queen, observed the lively scene. Soojin, Hongjoong's mother, approached her with a knowing smile.

"They look happy, don't they?" Soojin remarked, her eyes following the couple lost in laughter.

Queen Jihye, momentarily startled, glanced at the couple and back at Soojin. A genuine smile played on her lips as she acknowledged, "They do."

Soojin, with a softened expression, spoke words that marked the beginning of a new understanding, "I've decided to put our past behind for the sake of our children's happiness. No more despising each other, Jihye."

Jihye, taken aback by the unexpected turn of events, contemplated Soojin's words. "Well then," she responded, a hint of agreement in her tone.

As the two queens shared a moment of silent acknowledgment, a silent friendship began to bloom, unbeknownst to the couple immersed in their celebration.

The dance of their children mirrored the unspoken connection slowly forming between the mothers, turning a new page in their shared history.

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