𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘅 𝗹𝗲𝗲

𝟭𝟳

THE DAYS FOLLOWING THE CONCERT IN LONDON passed in a haze of activity for both diana and felix. although their time together had been brief, the moments they shared remained etched in their minds, lingering in the spaces between their thoughts and words. for diana, the days after the concert felt long and drawn-out, her royal duties ever-present as they were, but now with the unshakable knowledge that felix was always just a thought away, even if they couldn't be together physically. her heart swelled when she thought of him, and she often found herself staring out the window, imagining the next time she would see him.

meanwhile, felix returned to korea, back to the relentless pace of stray kids' world tour, but his thoughts, like hers, were constantly with diana. he found himself replaying their conversation in the private lounge over and over in his head—the look in her eyes when she said that she was proud of him, the gentle squeeze of her hand, the soft way she said goodbye. the promise they made to one another—no matter how difficult it would be to keep—remained a guiding light in the quiet moments between concerts and practices.

their relationship, so far, had been defined by distance, by letters and fleeting moments, but the unspoken connection between them was stronger than anything physical. the more they spoke through written words, the deeper their bond grew. and yet, the questions remained—how would they be able to bridge the distance that seemed to separate them forever?

it was a thought that diana had been wrestling with for weeks now. the endless back-and-forth of her royal responsibilities, the ever-watchful eyes of the public, and the weight of her family's expectations had always been part of her life, but now there was an added complexity—felix. the idea of a future with him, of sharing a life beyond fleeting moments, seemed increasingly distant, even if her heart ached for it. how could she reconcile a future with someone so far removed from the life she was born into?

still, there was hope. and it was that hope that had carried her through every royal engagement, every appearance at the side of her parents. it was that hope that kept her steady when everything else seemed uncertain.

it was a crisp evening in early spring when diana received a call that made her heart race. the voice on the other end was warm, familiar, and filled with excitement.

"diana?" felix's voice crackled through the phone, the sound of his laughter clear even across the distance. "you won't believe this, but—"

"what is it?" she asked, sitting up straighter in her chair, her heart pounding in her chest. every part of her wanted to hear the rest of the story, the possibility that could change everything.

"I've been given a few days off after the tour stop in japan," he said. "and I was wondering if... maybe i could come see you?"

diana's breath caught in her throat. the idea of felix being close to her again felt surreal, almost too good to be true. "really? you—" she stopped herself, unsure of how to proceed. "but, you're so busy... you're on tour."

"i know, but i'll make it work," felix interrupted. "i want to see you. i don't want to wait any longer. it's been too long."

his words hung in the air for a moment, and diana's thoughts began to race. the implications of his visit, the attention they would draw, and the challenge of keeping it private were overwhelming. but her heart was telling her what her mind had been refusing to acknowledge—this was something they needed to do. they both needed it.

"i would love that," she whispered, her voice filled with emotion. "when?"

"as soon as possible," felix replied with a laugh. "we'll figure it out when i get there."

days later, felix arrived in london, his presence in the city carefully coordinated to minimize public attention. a few close friends and colleagues knew of his visit, but beyond that, both he and diana worked hard to keep things under wraps. the press had become more observant of diana's every move, and the last thing they wanted was for their relationship to be exposed prematurely. but neither of them cared about the whispers of the media—they cared only about each other.

diana, who had been kept busy with royal duties, made sure to carve out time to see him. they arranged to meet at a small, private cafe just outside the city. it was a quiet place, away from the crowds, where they could be themselves, where they could talk and laugh without the constant pressure of being watched.

the moment she saw him, standing near the entrance of the cafe, a smile tugged at her lips. his expression was a mix of excitement and nervousness, but the warmth in his eyes made everything feel right.

"felix," she said, her voice soft but full of affection as she approached him.

he turned toward her, his face lighting up. "diana," he said, his voice filled with relief as he stepped forward to meet her. "i can't believe we're finally here."

they embraced, the weight of the past few months of separation dissolving in that one moment. the soft hum of the cafe, the quiet clink of cups and plates in the background, faded away as they held each other, savoring the connection they'd longed for.

sitting down at a table by the window, they ordered coffee and small pastries, their conversation flowing easily between them. they spoke about everything and nothing—about their families, their dreams, and the small, trivial things that had happened in their lives since they last saw each other. it was as if no time had passed at all.

"i can't believe you're really here," diana said, her fingers tracing the rim of her cup. "it feels... surreal. like, we've both been living these lives separately, but now... now we get to share something."

felix smiled, his eyes tender. "we've always been sharing something, diana. even from afar. but i think we both know we want more. we need more."

diana nodded, her heart swelling at his words. "we do. i just... i don't know how this is going to work. you live on the other side of the world, and i have my responsibilities, my family..."

"we'll figure it out," felix interrupted gently. "we've made it this far. i'm not giving up on us."

the words hung in the air between them, filling the space with a sense of resolve. they both knew the challenges that lay ahead, the barriers of distance and duty, but they also knew that they were stronger together. their love had already proven that, time and again.

after the cafe, they walked through the quiet streets of london, hand in hand. it was late in the evening, and the city was bathed in a soft, golden light, the streets empty except for a few late-night wanderers. they spoke little, content to simply be with each other in the stillness of the night.

when they reached diana's private residence, the tension of the day slowly began to dissipate. diana led felix inside, the soft glow of lamps illuminating the room with a warm, inviting light. there was a sense of calm between them, as if the world had momentarily faded away, leaving only the two of them in their own little world.

they spent the rest of the evening talking, laughing, and exploring the depths of their connection. as the night wore on, diana felt herself becoming more and more certain of the bond they shared. it wasn't just about the fleeting moments they spent together—it was about the shared understanding, the unspoken promises, and the quiet moments of affection that held them together.

finally, as the evening drew to a close, diana and felix found themselves sitting side by side, their heads resting against one another, their fingers intertwined. the weight of the world seemed to fall away, leaving only the two of them, existing in this fleeting, perfect moment.

diana closed her eyes, her breath steady and content. in felix's presence, she found a sense of peace she had never known before. and in his arms, she felt like she had finally found her place.

as they drifted off to sleep, their hearts beating in sync, diana knew that no matter what the future held, they would face it together—because this love, the love they had created against all odds, was stronger than anything they could ever face.