The end is fast approaching at this rate and this story is beyond my own control at this point. Apparently Xing and Jun were done playing games themselves lol.

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Yixing's POV

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I had the decency to wait until he got off the phone with someone before prancing to his side and yanking him up from his chair, spinning us both around as his laugh filled the silence. I set him back on his feet, but wrapped my arms around his waist and drawing a long and sweet kiss from him. My wife...probably ex-wife at the rate I was going...had said to not come back until I got my man. And I planned to stay here until I knew exactly where Junmyeon and I stood.

"I hope you're not too busy," I whispered in his ear. "Because I have two years of lost and wasted time I want to make up to you." He pulled back and searched my face, worry creasing his features. I reached up with one hand and pinched his cheek. "Also my soon-to-be ex-wife says I can't come back until I've scored you, soooo..." At that, he blinked.

"You're going to divorce her?" he asked, twisting from my grasp and backing away. "No Yixing I can't do this. I can't destroy you're life. Please. Go home and go back to her. Save yourself from this." But I shook my head, sidling up and wrapping my arms around him again. He fought weakly for a moment, but finally slumped against me, defeated.

"You're not destroying my life Junmyeon," I said. "If anything you're saving me from a life full of unhappiness. Ying Yue always paled in comparison to you. Always. All of them did. They didn't set my skin alight when they touched me and their kisses didn't cause butterflies to explode in my stomach. Their voices didn't melt me inside." With each thing I listed he seemed to crumble a little more, my sweet words washing over him. "They weren't you. Even on my wedding night, who did I seek out? Who did I spend my first night of marriage with? Can't you see Junmyeon. Even if we never said it, you're all I ever wanted."

"Yixing..." He paused to take a breath, burying his face in my shirt. "You already know how I feel. I made it clear for the world to see. But it wasn't supposed to lead to this. I was supposed to have the knowledge that I was honest with my people, you were married and happy in China, and we would remain friends."

"Why would I be friends with you when we could be boyfriends again?" I asked. He pulled back, his eyes shiney and his lower lip wobbling a little. I connected our lips before the tears could spill. "And one day husbands. I've made my mistakes already Junnie. I'm not making them again. I never wanted a future with a wife. I could never picture it until right before my wedding when I was forced to. But I so easily pictured a future with you in it. Waking up every morning in bed together, lying down with you at the end of the night. Eating every meal together and discussing the day we've had. Stealing kisses between busy schedules. Texting and calling when we're apart, even if it's only for a few hours. That's what I want. I want that. I want it with you and only you."

"Yixing," he said again with a sigh. "I've thought about it too. But what about heirs? Neither of us can make a child. There's be no Royal blood to take over when our time is done."

"We can adopt," I answered, the gears in my head turning already. "Or we can get a surrogate. That matter is unimportant right now. We can worry about it later."

"We have countries to run," he said, pulling away slightly. "And a general population to think about. What about our people?" Again, I shrugged.

"Yours seem fine with it," I replied, and that quieted him down. "Please Junnie. At least consider. I'm not leaving until you can tell me with one hundred percent certainty that you don't want this. At the very least give me a chance to catch up on all the things I missed out on for two years with you." He bit his lip, but gave a tiny nod. I threw my arms in the air and did a silly dance around him. He giggled. I felt drunk without having a drop of alcohol enter my body. Guess I now understood why people said they were "drunk on love." Because damn I sure was. "I'm gonna make you the happiest you've ever been," I vowed. "Just you wait."

"You already have," he answered quietly, causing my mini celebration to halt in its tracks. I smiled softly at him. He seemed shy and flustered, gazing at anything and everything but at me. I chuckled to myself. This man... How could I ever think I could live a life without him being a part of it? The main part of it. I was starting to realize that only being friends with him would've never worked. He was my soulmate. He was my everything. And right now he deserved everything I had to show him that.

"Clear your schedule for the night," I said with a final peck to his cheek. "Because I've got plans for you." He blushed and mumbled something unintelligible, but all I could do was smile. This man... I released him and walked out of his office, already mentally mapping everything out.

"Sire!" I whipped around as a voice called out, watching as Luhan barreled towards me. I smiled sheepishly. I kind of forgot he'd come with me. "You're father just called asking where we were. I didn't specify, and apparently Ying Yue won't spill either. He sounded mad."

"He's going to be furious when he meets his future son-in-law," I said with a roll of my eyes. "Right now Luhan I don't care what he thinks. I'll get an earful from him either way. Right now my main priority is showing Junmyeon I'm serious when I say I want to spend the rest of my life with him."

"And how do you plan to do that?" Luhan asked with a tilt of his head. I began to walk, beckoning for him to follow. He complied, falling in step beside me like he'd done so many times in the past.

"I have ideas," I said. "But I need some help. I'm not familiar with this palace, or the staff, but I know what I want to do."

"Yixing!" I turned as another voice spoke, coming face to face with Queen Kim. I waved slightly, wondering if she'd be angry to see me. But all she did was wrap me in a hug. "It's good to see you sweetie," she said. "Where's my son?"

"Up in his office," I said. "Actually ma'am, I could use your help..."

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Junmyeon's POV

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"Junmyeon." I glanced up as mother spoke, letting herself into my office. "You have a guest and you're holed up in here doing work? Go out and entertain." I closed the lid of my laptop, going to rise. Mother put her hand on my shoulder. "I'd go change though," she suggested gently. "Pajamas are fine for bed. Not so much for entertaining royalty from other countries." I wanted to point out that he'd already seen me in this outfit, but in the end I just shrugged. I followed behind her out to the hall, but stopped in my tracks as soon as my feet crossed the threshold.

"What the?" I asked quietly, kneeling down and picking up one of the many petals. I knew what this was. Sunflowers. We didn't grow them in the gardens, so I wondered how the heck they got here. But I didn't have much time to think until mother was gently pushing me towards my room. I followed the trail of petals up, pausing at my door, wondering what to expect. I shoved it open, glancing inside. Everything looked the same, save for the vase of fresh sunflowers on my nightstand. I approached slowly, scanning the note attached to the bottom.

A wise man once said sunflowers mean light. And you, Junmyeon, bring so much light into my life it's not even funny. You are the light of my life. You're the biggest light of my life.

Now go to the piano room for the next clue.

I smiled to myself, changing into tan slacks and a nice button up so I wasn't running around in a t-shirt and plaid pants. I ran lightly to my piano room, seeing my music box sitting on the bench with another note. I sat down, my fingers gliding lightly over the keys. I finally turned to the note.

Here is where I first heard your pretty singing voice. And where I'm pretty sure I fell head over heels in love with you. Here you allowed yourself to be vulnerable, and I've never been more thankful.

Next clue; Just Junmyeon.

"Garden," I whispered, remembering that conversation vividly in my head. Where he talked of being free and enjoying simple things in life. The first night we really talked and bonded. I practically sprinted outside, bursting through the double doors. I was shocked to see Luhan, sitting on a bench by the fountain, his eyes closed and face tilted towards the setting sun.

"Luhan!" I called delightedly, running across the small expanse of lawn. He cracked one eye open and smiled, patting the spot beside him. I sat down, happy to see him too. "I didn't know you were here," I told him.

"This trip wasn't about me," he said, handing me an envelope. "It's about that lovestruck idiot I keep my eyes on." But his tone held so much affection he couldn't have possible meant what he said. "That's your clue by the way," he added. I tore into the envelope, scanning the paper just as quickly.

Out here we are not King and Prince. We simply exist. The flowers, the water, the moon, they don't care what we are, as long as we're happy. And I'm my happiest when I'm with you.

Now go to the ball room for a special surprise.

I shook my head, my smile so wide my cheeks hurt. I didn't know how he'd gotten this all set up, and I was shocked he remembered so much from our first meeting, but I was grateful. Incredibly so. I turned to Luhan, who only smiled at me and motioned me onwards. I stuffed the final note in my pocket, rising and strolling through the gardens and down the hall to the ball room. The door was slightly ajar, and I peeked in, unsure of what I would find.

"Hey," my mother greeted, standing in the middle of the empty room. I frowned, making my way over to her. She smiled, reaching out and ruffling my hair, handing me another envelope. "From my future son-in-law," she joked. I glanced down, opening it to reveal a card.

Junmyeon,

This is where it all began. Do you remember? I made a scene and then we danced together, surrounded by dignitaries and bathed in florescent light. I remember dipping you down, my corny line, and the way your eyes crinkled as you laughed. I fell in love with the sound, right then and there.

We sure haven't made things easy on ourselves, that's for sure. We've been lost. We've been stupid. But somehow we found each other all over again, not once but twice. And this time...

"I'm never letting you go," a voice finished the final line just in front of me. I raised my gaze, my breath hitching when I caught sight of Yixing in a suit a size too big for him, but smiling like an idiot nonetheless. "I'm sorry for the scavenger hunt," he added. "But I couldn't think of a better way to show you how much you mean to me than by taking you on a literal walk down memory lane." The speakers overhead began playing, and he extended his hand. "King Junmyeon of Korea, the love of my life, my everything, would you care to dance?" I felt tears pricking the corners of my eyes as I accepted his offer. He pulled me close and we twirled around to the beat.

"I can't believe you did all this," I murmured, resting my head on his shoulder as we swayed side to side and closing my eyes. "I can't believe you remembered all of this."

"I had a little help," he admitted, jiggling me and forcing me to look up. I gaped at mother, father, Heechan, and Luhan. But everyone was smiling, silently cheering me on, and my heart swelled with so much love it felt like it might burst. I turned back to Yixing, who gazed down at me fondly. "I love you," he said. "I love you so much I'm willing to leave my country just to see you. I'm willing to set this all up just so you know how special you are. You were right. I'm not backing down anymore. I'm fighting tooth and nail for you. I don't want a future without you being in it." He leaned down as the music reached its crescendo, and our lips met once again. He picked me up and twirled me around, eliciting a laugh out of me before setting me down. "So what do you say King Junmyeon?" he asked. "Want to be my boyfriend?"

"Yes, Yixing," I said at last. "I do. I really, really do."

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Oooooo. Tbh I have no idea what's going to be in the chapter until I write it so this is often a surprise to me as well.