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It was all different, it was a beginning that they had started from before realizing the feelings they both felt for the other.
It was different, the only thing that came out of the two of them was love. Romantic, instinctive, passionate. Direct, because they were already tired of going on tangents.
Mingyu no longer pushed for no reason and Minghao no longer repressed his heart. They only gave each other love, because nothing else could be offered after everything it took to get there, at that point in a relationship beyond friendship.
Taking that step was easier after going around so many times with each other, and for the rest of their friends it was natural to see them as a couple, since they always thought that it was only a matter of time before Mingyu and Minghao ended up together.
They just took the hard way but in the end the fate was the same.
They decided to move to an apartment for the two of them. They left the memories behind, but the same places where they had their carnal union, consummated it in that new home, adding new spaces that hid a kiss or a caress in each corner.
Friday nights were their time. The music played in the background, calm and romantic, the one that fit with the personality of both of them, who shared so many similar tastes.
Minghao had a glass of wine in his right hand, since the left was resting on the back of Mingyu's neck, who had one hand on his partner's waist and the other kept in the pocket of his jeans.
They both danced slowly in their living room, with the lights dimmed, with the city at night through the wide open balcony from where the cool breeze of late March entered.
A new song came with a changed rhythm and Minghao smiled, while Mingyu imitated his gesture, dancing with more energy.
โWhenever I'm alone with you, you make me feel like I am home again.โ Minghao sang, looking into the eyes of Mingyu, who raised both eyebrows with the gesture of someone who was hopelessly in love.
He took his hand out of his jeans pocket and also placed it on Minghao's waist, sticking closer to his body, while he continued to sing to Mingyu, as their gazes didn't separate. They never ran away.
โHowever far away, I will always love you, however long I stay, I will always love you, whatever words I say, I will always love you.โ
โI will always love youโฆโ
Mingyu sang with him and leaned forward and down, searching for Minghao's lips, who received his kiss deeply, one that tasted like wine and something else. To desire, to taste and familiarity.
They kissed, finding themselves at a midpoint of their recognition and affection, of the need to be united in soul and body.
Mingyu didn't miss the opportunity to use his tongue to taste the wine from Minghao's mouth, which gasped, giving him more space to savor.
They quickly melted into each other, with alcohol in their bodies and everything that made them a couple used to each other, always ready.
Minghao used his free hand which he placed on Mingyu's chest, caressing the warm brown skin that was uncovered by the open button-down shirt.
โHey, let's go to bedโฆโ he murmured, his voice soft, lowering his eyes as he continued to slide his hand down Mingyu's chest, feeling the strong heartbeat of the man he loved.
The taller man leaned in a little, leaving a kiss on Minghao's temple, bringing his mouth to his ear, sticking his lips to the sensitive skin.
โMmm... I was waiting for you to say it.โ
A smile from Minghao, who closed his eyes, with the cinnamon voice that spoke intimately in his ear.
โMe?โ he asked, humor in his voice. โRather you are always the desperate one, love.โ Minghao opened his eyes and moved his face to meet his gaze with Mingyu's. Their noses brushed by the closeness and their eyes met, portals of their compatible and united souls.
โAre you going to blame me, honey?โ Mingyu smiled back, a hand closing more on Minghao's waist, pulling him closer to his body without feeling satisfied.
Instead of answering, Minghao went up to search for his partner's lips again. It was a quick and deep kiss, they weren't afraid to do it anymore. They didn't have to hold back anymore.
โThen let's go to bed, but first I want to ask you something, Hao.โ Mingyu moved away a little, taking one hand to his pocket again while the other continued on Minghao's waist, who looked at him curiously, taking the opportunity to leave the wine glass on the nearest surface, reaching for the ledge of the electric chimney.
โWhat is it, Gyu?โ He looked at him curiously, because his partner seemed to change his attitude to a more nervous one. Minghao knew Mingyu's every gesture and knew when the other wanted to say something and tried to prepare his words carefully.
Mingyu released Minghao and stood in front of him, head down. The brown eyes looked at him carefully, being patient.
โHow curious, I thought a lot about what to say at this moment, but now I can't find the wordsโฆโ Mingyu sighed, lowering his gaze momentarily, filling with courage and decision.
Minghao took a step towards him and softly ruffled the dark locks from his forehead, with a smile full of adoration and understanding.
โHey, don't worry, whatever you have to say to me, do it your way. I understand you better than anyone, Gyu.โ
Mingyu's dark eyes looked up at him, and in them there was only love and warmth for Minghao. A few seconds passed, and it was easy for him to gain that courage by seeing the person he loved face to face.
Mingyu reached for Minghao's hand with his right hand, taking it in his own, resting the back on his palm. His left hand, which had been lost in his jeans pocket, came out and he placed it on Minghao's open hand.
Minghao gasped in surprise when he realized that Mingyu put something in his hand, but he could only see it when the brunet withdrew his hands from him, leaving him with his stretched out, finally seeing it.
He blinked in disbelief, feeling blooming in his chest with great intensity. It was a small black velvet box. Minghao looked at it as if it wasn't real.
โMingyu, is thisโฆ?โ He felt the lump in his throat prevent him from speaking. He looked at Mingyu who smiled softly, nodding. Minghao was surprised, and joy was sometimes expressed in very strange ways.
Mingyu took a step towards him, looking at him, but Minghao's eyes were already bright with emotion and he still didn't know how to react to such happiness.
The brunet opened his mouth, took a breath, then released it.
โThere are few things of which one can be sure in this life, but there are two that I will never doubt,โ he began to speak when the words he hadn't encountered moments before were found to be properly expressed in the language of lovers. โThe first, that I love you more than anyone and it will always be like that. And the secondโฆโ he left that reason hanging in the air, because it was the one that meant everything in the intention that he was going to ask for. โI want to be by your side and share my life with you, as far as it takes us, with all the variables, but the fact that we are together never changes.โ
Minghao put the hand with the box to his chest. He knew that he should wait since Mingyu hadn't finished speaking.
โWe already said a lot to each other, but there are still so many more to say. We were friends, we are lovers... And we can still be something more.โ
He took another step, looking down into Minghao's shining eyes that looked at him with expectation, with premature decision.
โMinghao, will you marry me?โ
He opened his mouth but the words stuck in his throat. Minghao felt his trembling lips, Mingyu always found a way to surprise him. He looked at the box in his hand and couldn't contain it anymore. He nodded several times, his lips trembling again.
โYes, Mingyu, of course I want to marry you.โ
Was his answer, before moving forward and hugging Mingyu, entwining his arms around his neck and entering the comforting space. The taller one returned the hug, smiling with relief and feeling like the happiest man in the world, as typical as that sounded.
They hugged without letting go. They had so many experiences together to get to that point where their union could be long and they couldn't get enough of it.
Until Mingyu decided to move his head a bit to whisper to Minghao.
โHey, let me put the ring on you,โ he asked, and Minghao separated from him little by little, wanting to hide his tears, brushing his lips against Mingyu's cheek, leaving a kiss on him before stepping back and stretching out his hand with the small box.
Mingyu looked at him with a fond smile, accepting the box and looking at the ring inside it with anticipation, before taking it between his fingers and showing it to Minghao, who gasped again.
โIt's beautifulโฆโ he expressed, seeing the gold ring that had a ruby carved in the shape of a rose.
โA flower for another flower,โ Mingyu said, smiling so wide that his canines showed.
โI can't believe you said that.โ Minghao chuckled softly, allowing Mingyu to gently take his right hand.
โNeither do I, but I've already done it and there's no going back.โ Mingyu chuckled with him too, but he was actually still a bit nervous. Minghao had agreed to marry him and that made him very happy.
His hands were shaking but he made sure to put the ring on Minghao who was looking at Mingyu's face, falling in love with him for the umpteenth time.
When he put it on, they both understood the step they had taken now. Of all the roses that he never gave him, of those that he gave him when he realized his mistake... And now that one rose, which had more value.
Not because of its price or its beauty, but because of the implication.
โIt suits you very well,โ commented Mingyu, who was now truly at a loss for words to say.
Minghao put a hand on his hip and looked at him with a raised eyebrow. โIs that the only thing you're going to say to your future husband?โ He said, to annoy Mingyu, whose only reaction was to smile more when Minghao named himself as his future husband.
โOh... Do you want me to shower you with compliments?โ He said, approaching Minghao and putting his hands on his waist, smiling flirtatiously. โWell, I'll do that, but not with words.โ Mingyu went down to his neck and began to leave a trail of kisses.
โAren't you going to wait for the honeymoon?โ Minghao asked, closing his eyes, tangling his fingers in Mingyu's black hair.
The dark-haired man only raised himself a little to look at Minghao, who returned his gaze, both of their pupils already dilated.
โI think we don't have to wait for the wedding, it's already clear that we anticipate everything and do it in the most disorderly and chaotic way possible,โ Mingyu explained, shrugging. Minghao bit his lip, caressing his future husband's cheek.
โAnd I think that tonight we'll do something else in a chaotic wayโฆโ he said with a softer voice, in a sensual way that attracted Mingyu like a mermaid to the sea.
โOf course, we have to celebrate.โ He answered, smiling charmingly before putting his hands around Minghao's body and carrying him easily, putting him on his shoulder.
โHey!โ Minghao complained, surprised. He felt the spank that Mingyu gave him, as he began to head to their shared room.
โDon't worry, sweetheart, daddy will take care of you.โ
And it was not the first, nor the last time that Mingyu and Minghao made love.
So many times they had kissed, touched and belonged to each other. So many looks that had been given, the words that had been dedicated did not end in a countable number.
Their shared moments were only more, they did not know loneliness, they already made many mistakes and whatever came they could overcome them to learn from them. In the end, the important thing was that they could continue to hold hands.
They had learned that friendship was beautiful, that it did not exclude love, and therefore that friends could love each other.
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