Secrets and Dreams

Chapter 17 - The Sacrifice

Taeyong felt bliss when he was with Sicheng and in the past few months since they got back together, nothing else mattered to him except happiness and the love they felt for one another, cherishing every moment, every kiss, every touch. Taeyong felt the longer he spent his time with Sicheng, the deeper their love grew for each other.

On their sixth month anniversary, Taeyong surprised Sicheng with a platinum chained locket with a photo of him and Sicheng in a tight embrace, his chin resting on Sicheng's shoulder and the Han River as their backdrop. Lia took the photo without their knowledge and she sent it to Taeyong's phone, teasing them that they looked like actors in a movie poster. Sicheng was almost in tears looking at the photo inside the locket. From then on, he wore it every single day. Later that evening, Sicheng gave Taeyong a gift that took him to greater heights of ecstasy. Taeyong remembered feeling stiff with back pains for days because of their little adventure in the stairwell at their condominium building with Sicheng riding him.

However Taeyong also learned that despite the immense love two people had for one another, a relationship can never be perfect. There were times when the smallest and pettiest of things could be the start of a disagreement between them and it infuriated Taeyong. Luckily their arguments never lasted and making up afterwards made everything worthwhile.

Such was the case today, when Taeyong was unhappy that Sicheng allowed Lia to tag along when they decided to watch a movie. Lia clung onto Sicheng's arm when something scared her and Taeyong would clench his fist trying not to react with his jealousy.

He was just grateful that Jandi finally kept her distance from him and Sicheng, keeping Taeyong's fury at the minimum with Lia instead. He was still bristling as they walked out of the movie theater into the cool late autumn evening, nostrils flaring. Sicheng kept on stealing glances at Taeyong with Lia at their heels.

"Ugh! When you two lovebirds are done fighting, follow me to where we parked the car earlier, I'll wait for you in there," Lia said exasperated as she tromped off complaining about the distance of their parking spot from CGV in Daehangno.

Taeyong stole a surprised glance at Sicheng, noting how the street lights cast shadows on his lover's face defining his profile. "How come she knows about us? Did you..."

Sicheng sighed and said, "she figured it out for herself a while back. She's a smart girl you know."

Taeyong snorted. "If she's smart enough then she'd know that I hate it when she's all clingy to you."

Sicheng smiled and entwined his fingers with Taeyong's then brought them to his mouth, brushing the soft skin with his lips. "I'm sorry, Lia wanted to come watch the movie too and I couldn't say no."

Taeyong rolled his eyes and said, "you're spoiling her. That's why she acts this way knowing she'll have her way every time she pouts."

"You're more spoiled than her, Taeyong. Besides, her pouting doesn't affect me as much as when you do," Sicheng whispered slyly in his ear and added, "I'll make it up to you later. My parents are away for the weekend."

"Again?" Taeyong asked feigning frustration but failed to hide the tinge of excitement in his tone at the thought of spending the night with Sicheng alone. "So how do you plan to make it up then?"

Sicheng smiled and pulled him to the nearest darker alley and threw his arms around Taeyong's neck before planting a short wet kiss on the latter's lips.