The Black Fox & The White Tiger

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The two lovers laid in their king sized bed, arms intertwined around each other's bodies and so were their legs. It had been a year and a half since they had become rulers and a little more as lovers. They were still just as loving and some might even say cringe worthy at this point as they greeted one another with morning kisses and sweet nothings. Minhyun would try to get up to prepare for the day but Baekho would pull him back in bed to kiss him a few more times before letting go. At that point, Minhyun would be too lazy and climb onto his muscular other half to tease him for being so naughty. Sometimes they would be able to get out of bed on time but there are some exceptions in which both of them would turn up late and messy.

Their advisor and assistant advisor would sometimes reprimand them but as long as they fulfill their duties, neither of them saw it as a problem anymore. The atmosphere in the palace had also changed a lot ever since their coronation. There were more smiles and laughter to be heard down the halls and rooms. Knights, maids and others were more friendly towards one another and helped each other out. Some said it was thanks to Minhyun while some said it was thanks to Baekho. Though that didn't really matter as long as everyone got along together.

The two kings often receive gifts from the people as well whenever they went down to town. Although Minhyun often reject their gifts since he didn't want to take more than he already needs while Baekho couldn't find it in him to reject their kind gesture. It was funny to see the people trying to give Minhyun gifts through Baekho instead since he couldn't reject his own lover. In the end, they always go home with hands full of gifts. The both of them had agreed to donate whatever is extra to people who needed it more anyways so their citizens were always grateful to them.

Life was peaceful despite busy hours where Minhyun would have to go through paperwork while Baekho had to learn from scratch. He had gotten a better hang of dealing with merchants that come by as well as helping wherever he can. But at the end of the day, they would always be back in their room. Clinging onto one another.

"Minhyun."

"Hmm?"

"I love you."

Minhyun let out a small giggle, hugging Baekho close to him. "Why the sudden confession again?"

"I just feel like it," Baekho mumbled in reply and kissed Minhyun who returned it just as gently.

"I love you too, my sunshine," Minhyun whispered into his ear, still capable of making the other blush up to his ears since it wasn't always that Minhyun would call him by a nickname. And it happened to be his favourite nickname too. "Now, go to sleep. We have another day ahead of us tomorrow."

"Aww... can't we talk a bit more?"

"No. Your talking usually leads to unnecessary waste of energy." Minhyun tapped Baekho's pouting lips and smiled. "Good night."

"Fine... you found out. Good night." Baekho stopped pouting and pulled Minhyun into a tight squeeze before sighing and closing his eyes. Sleep took them both well. After all, they were always busy in the day now.

Minhyun woke up the next morning and slid out of Baekho's embrace to get ready. He stretched his numb body and headed to the bathroom. It had been renovated so it could accommodate both males. Even the bedroom was enlarged to fit another cupboard. Minhyun brushed his teeth and took a quick shower before walking out to wear his clothes. He hummed softly as he picked out a light beige shirt. He turned around and gave Baekho a shake as he buttoned his shirt. Once it was on, he slid on a pair of slacks and matched his outer suit to the same lined design his slacks had. He smiled once he was satisfied and once again tried shaking Baekho awake.

The other was still sound asleep and Minhyun shook his head, laughing to himself at how content Baekho looked in his sleep. He would love to let him sleep him but they had work to do. He went to the dressing table and slid on his black and white ring, smiling at how snug it fit around his ring finger. He sighed and looked in the mirror to fix his hair but noticed movement at the corner of the mirror. Startled, he quickly turned around to make sure it was just Baekho but what surprised him more was that it was indeed Baekho but Baekho was also sleeping on the bed. There were two of him.

"Who are you?!" Minhyun yelled in surprise, stepping back to find himself bumping against the dressing table. The Baekho that was standing beside their bed had identical looks to the one still asleep but his outfit and hairstyle were completely different. He was wearing a black suit looking outfit and his hair was curled towards a single direction with shaved sides. He was also holding something in his hand which Minhyun had never seen before. "How did you get in here without a single noise?!" Minhyun started feeling his table, trying to find for a weapon to fend off this... Baekho looking intruder.

"What are you talking about? It's me, Baekho," the male said and Minhyun's jaw dropped. He sounded exactly like his lover but it couldn't be. Baekho was clearly still asleep on the bed.

"You are not! Baekho is sleeping right there. Do not lie to me!" The standing Baekho smiled and Minhyun felt his heart froze. Even his smile resembled Baekho's. How? Why? Who? The male took a step forward, closer to Minhyun. "Stay away. I'll call the guards."

"Go ahead. They won't be able to help you. Even if you wake... him... up, he wouldn't be able to stop me too. My target is you."