Secrets and Dreams

Chapter 12 - Complacency

Sicheng stirred from his sleep to feel feathery kisses upon his nose, cheeks, chin, forehead and finally his mouth. He was encased in Taeyong's arms and the latter's leg thrown over his. He smiled and opened his eyes to find Taeyong staring at him, eyes gliding over each delicate feature on Sicheng's face. Sicheng blushed at the scrutiny and hid his face in Taeyong's chest, suddenly overcome with shyness as he remembered what had occurred between them.

Taeyong smiled as he said softly, "you're blushing. It's adorable, but why are you hiding your pretty face?"

"Because!"

"Don't tell me you're shy," Taeyong said teasing Sicheng, his fingers lightly tracing the latter's jawline. "Not after..."

"Stop!" Sicheng cried out, red as a full bloomed rose from the neck up.

Taeyong snickered and kissed Sicheng's pert nose. "I love you, Sicheng. Thank you for coming into my life. You're my whole world now."

Sicheng felt his heart swell with the overwhelming love he felt from Taeyong. "I love you more than you do, you know."

"Hmm we'll see about that," Taeyong murmured before kissing Sicheng tenderly on the mouth. The sweet sensation lingering on Sicheng's lips even after they parted.

"I'm...I'm scared of losing you," Sicheng admitted, his voice shaky. "I had a bad dream..."

"Listen, I'm not going anywhere and I won't allow anything to come between us or break us apart. So don't fret."

Sicheng looked at the man he loved thoughtfully, unwilling to share the real fear he felt from the dream he had. But he knew it was silly being affected by such. It was just a manifestation of him his fears, of Taeyong disappearing from his life. If it were to happen though, he shuddered at the thought and buried his face in Taeyong's neck.

"I know, I'll trust your words."

"That's better," Taeyong said before kissing Sicheng's forehead. "Come on, we better go back or your mother might wonder where we are. I'm going to take a quick shower, want to join me?"

Sicheng whipped up his head to look at Taeyong with wide eyes and mouth hanging open. "Huh?"

Much to Sicheng's relief Taeyong just laughed and pulled away from him. It will take some time for him to get used to whatever was happening right now. His relationship with Taeyong evolved way too fast. A rush of events and emotions occurring as if falling like a cascade and he was drowning in it. In a most pleasing manner of course. His thoughts wandered to what occurred earlier and he felt a knot in his abdomen. It was such a novelty for him to feel intense pleasure with another, sharing something so intimate. Sicheng watched Taeyong strip down, his eyes hungrily feasting on the lithe body. Taeyong caught his eye and smiled devilishly, embarrassing Sicheng who buried his face into the pillow with a groan. Taeyong's laughter ringing in Sicheng's ears as he entered the bathroom.

When the couple returned to Sicheng's home Mrs. Dong was in the kitchen busy preparing for the dinner party. She pursed her lips when she saw the boys coming in.

"Good. You're back. I was wondering whether to call when you two disappeared."

"I apologize, ma'am," Taeyong quickly replied after clearing his throat. "I brought Sicheng to our home to... look at my private collection."

Sicheng felt his face grow hot especially with Taeyong's choice of words. Mrs. Dong gave the two a shrewd look and seemed to want to say something more but dismissed it. "No matter, since you're here Sicheng let's finish this up before those people come over."