황실의 사랑 이야기 (Hwangsil-ui Sarang Iyagi) - The Imperial Love Story

Chapter - 36

The days following their heartfelt conversation in the garden brought a sense of calm between Yongbok and Hyunjin. They'd grown closer, the awkwardness that once lingered between them fading away, replaced by a quiet comfort. Things were better—so much better. And with each passing day, Yongbok couldn't resist teasing and flirting with Hyunjin. He relished the way Hyunjin would blush, his cheeks turning a lovely shade of pink every time Yongbok got too close or said something suggestive.

Hyunjin's reactions were like an addiction to him, and he couldn't get enough.

In-Yeop had noticed the change in both of them too, the subtle glances, the private smiles. He was genuinely happy for them, though Hyunjin had made him promise not to breathe a word of it to their father. Hyunjin wasn't ready to face that storm just yet, and In-Yeop respected his wishes.

One morning, Yongbok was walking through the garden, enjoying the quiet, fresh air. The sunlight filtered through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the path. His mind wandered to Hyunjin—how beautiful he looked whenever he smiled, how he still blushed every time Yongbok teased him.

As Yongbok turned a corner near a secluded part of the garden, he was caught completely off guard. Suddenly, he felt the warm pressure of lips crashing onto his, stealing his breath and all coherent thought. His heart skipped a beat in surprise, but then he immediately realized who it was—Hyunjin.

Hyunjin had thrown himself into the kiss, pressing his lips against Yongbok's with a fiery intensity that sent shivers down his spine. Without hesitation, Yongbok kissed back, his lips moving against Hyunjin's as if they had done this a thousand times before.

A low, contented sound escaped Yongbok's throat as he instinctively wrapped his arms around Hyunjin's waist, pulling him closer until there was no space between them. He felt the warmth of Hyunjin's body against his, the softness of his skin beneath his fingertips, and it only fueled his desire more.

Hyunjin, emboldened by the moment, wrapped his arms around Yongbok's neck, deepening the kiss. His fingers threaded through Yongbok's hair as their lips moved in perfect sync, tongues brushing lightly against each other, causing sparks to explode in Yongbok's chest.

The passion between them escalated quickly. Yongbok's pulse raced as he turned them both around, pressing Hyunjin's back against the nearby wall. He pinned Hyunjin there, his hands braced on either side of him, but his lips never left Hyunjin's. The kiss grew more heated, more desperate, as if they were trying to convey everything they felt but hadn't said.

Hyunjin let out a soft gasp as Yongbok's lips trailed from his mouth to his jawline, leaving featherlight kisses along the sensitive skin. His breath hitched, and he tugged Yongbok closer, not wanting the moment to end. Every touch, every kiss, felt electric, like they were the only two people in the world.

"Y-Yongbok..." Hyunjin breathed, his voice soft and a little unsteady. He wasn't used to feeling so overwhelmed, but in Yongbok's arms, it felt like nothing else mattered.

Yongbok pulled back just enough to look at him, his breath ragged and his eyes dark with longing. He searched Hyunjin's face for any sign of hesitation, but all he saw was the same fire reflected in Hyunjin's eyes.

"I can't help it," Yongbok whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "You drive me crazy, Hyunjin."

Hyunjin's heart fluttered wildly at the confession, his chest tight with emotions he hadn't fully processed. He let out a shaky breath, his lips parting as he smiled slightly. "You... do the same to me," he admitted, his voice soft but genuine.

They both stood there for a moment, just breathing each other in, their foreheads touching, their hearts racing. The garden, the world, everything else seemed to disappear around them.