<Choi Palace>

Everyone bowed to the emperor as he made his way to the warfare confidential room where the projects, structures and schemes were placed.

He was in the hall along with some unit leaders to examined the security of the kingdom as well as the palace.

The huge screens were showing the current status of the boundaries of the kingdom and the palace.

He discussed it with the leaders as a few things were already amended by Jeonghan, Joshua and Hoshi.

It was when he heard the faint footsteps as Jeonghan and Dino were stepping into the hall. They were having a brief discussion which he couldn't hear as they were standing far from him.

Seungcheol halted in his task as his gaze fell on Jeonghan. Unknowingly and unintentionally, the thoughts of the few previous nights came into his mind. Yeah, the moments when his arms were around the younger's waist and his lips over his neck.

A sly grin appeared on his face after which he shrugged, 'Wait- I'm not supposed to think like this.'

'But- isn't he my own husband- SHUT UP.'

Seungcheol averted his gaze, trying his best to focus on the task and maintain his aura around the employees.

'Stop it Choi Seungcheol.'

As Dino left, Jeonghan finally stepped in as the guards bowed to him. He joined Seungcheol to examine the security and defense forces, "Did you check it? I think we are doing fine after the previous amendments."

Seungcheol stared at him, 'The hell is wrong with me?!'

Jeonghan looked up when he didn't get a reply, "Seungcheol?"

"Yeah- it looks fine." Seungcheol nodded.

Jeonghan walked around to stand beside the older and lowered his voice, "But you don't."

"What?"

"Are you worried or something?" Jeonghan asked.

'You don't even know what I'm feeling right now.' Seungcheol gulped at the proximity.

"Seuncheol?" Jeonghan shook him.

"Uh- yeah I'm really fine. I was in thoughts." Seungcheol scratched the back of his neck, "I'm done with my work. I'll go."

"Okay." Jeonghan nodded as the older left.

After that, Seungcheol spent his day somehow, talking less to Jeonghan on lunch and dinner while drowning himself with work.

He just wanted to shrug away the questionable thoughts and feelings which were painfully dangerous to him.

Spending the entire day in a haste, he finally came back to his room. Only to be face to face with the gorgeous menace he had been avoiding all day.

Seungcheol's breath hitched as he saw Jeonghan looking at himself in the mirror while he was wearing a full length bathrobe with only a pair of pants inside. He was drying his hair, oblivious of the the fire he was igniting.

Seungcheol cleared his throat as he scooted towards the couch, away from the younger.

"Are you getting dressed up for a mere get together with Seokmin, Joshua and Dino?" Seungcheol asked.

After a long time, the they had decided to host a small drink get together after dinner, at the beautiful garden of the palace.

"What's wrong with you? I always take a shower at night." Jeonghan hums.

"Right." Seungcheol nodded.

"Is this the scent you brought yesterday?" Jeonghan showed him, "Can I use it?"

"You don't have to ask." Seungcheol chuckled, "But since, I don't know how it smells, the recommendation is not on me."

"It's alright." Jeonghan nodded as he opened the bottle. The aroma of faint vanilla extracts mixed with the natural scent of roses and sandalwood quickly occupied the room.

Jeonghan applied some on his neck, "Oh it smells great, right?"

Seungcheol stopped breathing as he felt like giving up then and there, grab his husband by his waist and smell all of that tempting scent off his neck.

"I don't know, it's not reaching here." Seungcheol shrugged.

"Oh wait." Jeonghan walked past the bed and reached the older. He took Seungcheol's wrist and sprayed the scent on it, "Try?"

Seungcheol stared at him, "Shall I?"

Jeonghan nodded.

Seungcheol smelled it off his wrist and frowned, "Okayish~"

Jeonghan scrunched his brows, there was no way he called that scent average.

Seungcheol took the bottle from the younger's hand and kept it away. He quickly grabbed Jeonghan's waist pulling him closer.

"Do you know where does it smell the best?" Seungcheol's voice came off to be low and husky.

Jeonghan nodded in denial.

Seungcheol leaned in, sniffling the younger's neck as his hot breath lingered over his skin, "Here. It's so tempting that I can barely stand it. Don't go out while wearing this scent Jeonghan, you might cause a disaster."

Jeonghan chuckled, "Everyone might not be as weak as you."

"Right, but you don't want me to stick to your skin when we go out, do you?" Seungcheol whispered.

Jeonghan found himself melting within the older's warm embrace and exciting words.

"While learning the fire spells, you very well mastered to ignite the fire of desire, Jeonghan." Seungcheol's lips grazed over Jeonghan's neck, "And you use it over me every now and then. You are too skilled to light a flame within me that burns all of my self control and morals."

Jeonghan reacted to his sensual touches while closing his eyes. He clutched on the older's chest and shoulders.

Seungcheol grinned, "I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one who's losing control here. All day long, I've been thinking about how good you felt under my arms and lips earlier. I felt guilty for it Jeonghan, can you console me that it was fine?"

"I-" Jeonghan gasped as the older pulled him closer.

"Assure me, will you?" Seungcheol gazed at him intently, "That I've the rights to think about your tempting aura."

Jeonghan was holding on the last strings of his sanity as he had never felt so dominated by someone. Seems like, Seungcheol had the power to bring out all those feelings which he never knew, they existed.

"Say it, Jeonghan." Seungcheol whispered while nibbling on his earlobes, "Say that you are equally eager to be left at my mercy. Say that this scent is not what you want, you rather want me all over yourself."

Jeonghan's grip on the the older's arms tightened as he breathed out with a small smile.

"You very well know if I leave you like this, you might not be able to calm your racing heart." Seungcheol tucked his hair behind his earlobe, "So you better ask for an easy way. Tell me, you want me to wreck that tempting shoulder of yours again."

Seungcheol tightened his grip on the younger's waist, "Your words will mean a lot to me. Tell me, do you want it or not? Loud and clear."

"I do." Jeonghan breathed out.

Seungcheol chuckled in victory, "You do? I know."

Seungcheol played with the knot of the robe, "I very well know why you don't have a shirt on, yet. I very well know why you showered late. And I very well know you were aware of the scent since the beginning."

Jeonghan stared at him with a gasp.

"Do you really think I'm dumb to not to understand your hints, darling?" Seungcheol traced his jawline with his fingers, "I know how subtle and sneaky you are. Anyways, thank you for putting up this show for me, I loved it."

Jeonghan shuddered as Seungcheol's tongue lurked over his neck, "I love how you're so sensitive and reactive, always inviting me to devour every inch of you."

Jeonghan whimpered as Seungcheol left an unexpected bite on his neck, "Come, I'll show you, how well I know you."

Seungcheol gently guided him towards the mirror. Jeonghan faced his reflection as Seungcheol engulfed him into a back hug.

Seungcheol loosened the robe's knot to slip it off his shoulders for a perfect exposure, nothing less nothing more.

He touched the edge of his shoulder, "If I kiss you here, you'll not react too well. You like it but not that much."

Seungcheol's finger traced his bare skin as he stopped at his collarbone, "And you start squirming if this spot gets excessive attention."

"But this-" Seungcheol traveled his finger beneath his earlobe, "Trust me, you can even beg for being wrecked here."

Seungcheol slowly traced his finger towards the younger's back, "You whimper a bit too loud if I decide to leave a mark here."

Jeonghan's heartbeat raced with every passing second. He felt exposed, a bit too exposed under the older's predatory gaze.

"And now-" Seungcheol turned him around, "I'll show you how."

Seungcheol leaned in to kiss his shoulder while travelling to his collarbones, leaving his marks all along. His tongue latched over the younger's sharp collarbone as he sucked on it reluctantly.

Jeonghan grabbed the older's shirt tightly as he whimpered.

"See, how accurate I was." Seungcheol chuckled proudly as he left soft kisses beneath his earlobe.

And as expected, even the smallest touch at that spot brought the best out of Jeonghan's reaction.

"Remember what I had said?" Seungcheol whispered, "You can even beg for being wrecked here. Try it, Jeonghan. I want to know if my prediction is right or not."

Seungcheol kissed that part of his neck, leaving the younger craving for more.

Meanwhile Jeonghan gulped. He wanted it, definitely but he didn't know how to ask for it. Embarrassing, wasn't it?

"Use your words, Jeonghan." Seungcheol kept pushing his limits, "Ask for it. Word out your demands to your husband."

"Do it." Jeonghan breathed out.

"Do what?" Seungcheol flickered his fingers over the younger's sensitive spot.

"Whatever you please." Jeonghan nodded.

"Whatever I please?" Seungcheol raised a brow, "I hope you can take that."

Seungcheol nodded, pulling him closer while digging his face into the crook of his neck, his tongue lurking over his sweet spot in small circles.

Seungcheol sucked on his bare skin deliberately as the younger's whimpers instigated another surge of desire within him.

After leaving intense marks all over him, Seungcheol gazed at him from top to bottom, "Look at yourself not being able to hold your breath. I know it baby, even I can't hold my breath when I look at you.

The creator really took his time to make you so gorgeously. So, it's my duty to preach you with equal patience and dedication."

Jeonghan looked away with a small smile, never in his life he had expected to hear these things for himself.

"Can I ask for a little favor?" Seungcheol asked innocently.

"What is it?" Jeonghan was confused.

"Can you wear this tonight?" Seungcheol pointed at the shirt he was wearing.

Jeonghan gasped as he understood what the older was trying to do. Everyone had seen him wearing this shirt for the entire day and now he wanted him to wear it when they were going for the meet-up.

Oh how did he forget, the emperor of the Choi Empire was a damn exhibitionist.

"Little request?" Seungcheol grinned, his eyes not ready to take a no.

"Are you for real?" Jeonghan raised a brow.

"I am." Seungcheol nodded, "C'mon, don't say no."

Jeonghan sighed in defeat, "Alright."

Seungcheol began to remove his shirt. Jeonghan rolled his eyes at his not so innocent attempt to showcase himself.

"Here you go." Seungcheol handed it to him.

Jeonghan took the shirt and stomped off into the bathroom.

Seungcheol chuckled to himself as he got dressed as well.

Soon enough, Jeonghan stepped out, wearing the older's shirt. It was a bit large for him but it was perfect because he himself was flawless.

Seungcheol suddenly felt a wave of possessiveness over the younger. He couldn't really understand how these little things were enough to flip everything within him. How? How was Jeonghan THAT powerful?

"You look great." Seungcheol stared at him.

"Nice try to admire your own clothes." Jeonghan mocked.

"Not clothes." Seungcheol leaned closer to him, "Husband."

Jeonghan paused for a while, regaining his composure, "Let's go, shall we?"

"Sure." Seungcheol nodded as both of them walked out of the room, earning bows from the guards and staff.

Jeonghan was feeling goosebumps on his body as the thought of Seungcheol's cloth and his scent over him was stimulating some questionable imagery inside his head.

"You look so good in that." Seungcheol was too happy, "I love how your entire frame is simply screaming my name."

"I really can't understand your behavior." Jeonghan scoffed.

"Blame yourself." Seungcheol retorted.

Both of them finally reached the garden where a small get together was organised. Seokmin, Joshua and Dino were already present there.

Their gazes didn't fail to recognize what Jeonghan never wanted them to. Both the males took their seat.

"This shirt looks familiar." Joshua teased.

"Yeah?" Jeonghan sarcastically stated, "Shut up."

Three of the younger ones laughed.

"What hyung?" Dino grinned, "You even smell like him."

"Can we just open the drinks?" Jeonghan sighed.

Seokmin shifted closer to Seungcheol, "Ay don't you think you're moving too fast?"

"Right? Should I inquire Joshua about how fast you're moving forward, dear brother?" Seungcheol chuckled menacingly.

"Grumpy old man." Seokmin muttered.

Their get together started as they began to chill and joke around, Dino being the mood maker.

They fully enjoyed each other's company while playing little games and singing their hearts out.

It was when Joshua displayed an evil grin as he held Jeonghan's shoulder, "What's this, Jeonghan?"

"What?"

"On your neck?" Joshua teased.

Jeonghan realised what he was talking about, "Uh- I used a new cologne which didn't suit me so I got some allergy and rashes."

Dino thumped his palm over Seungcheol's shoulder, "Allergy."

Seokmin did the same, "Rashes."

"Nice nicknames." Joshua chuckled, "I mean, take care Jeonghan."

"Hmm you don't worry." Jeonghan rolled his eyes as his gaze met Seungcheol's who was smiling proudly.

Seungcheol raised his glass to taste the champagne and took the chance to wink at Jeonghan.

Jeonghan quickly looked away as the older's smile widened even more.

After that, they wrapped up their get together as it was getting late. They bid good nights to one another and walked to their respective rooms.

"You-" Seungcheol and Jeonghan spoke at the same time when they reached their room, closing the door shut.

"Seems like both of us have complaints to make." Seungcheol chuckled, "You go first."

"You're shameless, Seungcheol." Jeonghan sighed.

"What shameful act did I commit, your highness?" Seungcheol intentionally made his voice sweet, "Enlighten me?"

"First, of all you winked at me-"

"I winked at my own husband when no one was watching. I'm not ashamed, next."

Jeonghan frowned at his stubborn behavior, "These marks, everyone saw."

"So what? I created them when we were in our room, in private." Seungcheol answered, "And even if they saw, what's wrong in that. Everyone knows we're married."

"You enjoyed when everyone was teasing me." Jeonghan made a final declaration.

"For that, I'm guilty, not ashamed." Seungcheol bowed, "Now, my turn?"

Jeonghan crossed his hands across his chest and nodded.

"Please explain why did you call me allergy and rashes?" Seungcheol asked.

"I made an excuse for the marks." Jeonghan protested, "Didn't call you anything."

"Exactly, why excuses?" Seungcheol whined, "Are you ashamed of me?"

"Seungcheol." Jeonghan calmed himself, "What am I supposed to say? Oh these marks? Actually my husband was desperately sucking the life out of my neck so I got them."

"I must appreciate your explanation skills." Seungcheol tried to imitate him, "Sucking the life out of my neck. Wow, sounds so cool."

"Talking to you is like talking to a wall." Jeonghan scoffed.

"And looking at you is like falling into a trap." Seungcheol chuckled.

Jeonghan rolled his eyes.

"Please- you look so freaking gorgeous while wearing my shirt." Seungcheol stared at the younger.

"Stop it." Jeonghan whined but couldn't stop the smile that crept up on his lips.

"No one can stop me from admiring you, okay?" Seungcheol stated, "Come here." He guided Jeonghan towards the moonlight that was falling faintly through the window.

Jeonghan was confused as to what he was doing.

Seungcheol held Jeonghan's hand and began to remove the wedding ring.

"What are you doing?" Jeonghan frowned.

"Shh just trust me." Seungcheol removed both of their wedding rings.

He took the rose out of his pocket which he had brought from the garden, "Jeonghan? From today onward, can we start fresh? Can we give us another healthy chance? Can I show you, how good of a husband I can be?

"I know I can't change what has already happened. Yeah at some point of time, I gave you the biggest nightmare of your life. But, can I get a chance to heal you and your world?"

Seungcheol organised the rings and the other roses in a glass tray. He picked up Jeonghan's ring and knelt down in front of him, "Yoon Jeonghan, will you marry me?"

Jeonghan stared at him in awe, his heart racing as he felt extremely giddy for some reasons.

"Yoon Jeonghan, do you take Choi Seungcheol as your sworn husband?"

"Yes." Jeonghan finally breathed out.

Seungcheol chuckled as he stood up, "Thank you so much."

They exchanged the rings as the strings around their wrists became visible and glowed with utmost pride.

Seungcheol kissed Jeonghan's palm over the ring, "The strings of my heart, are tangled with yours."

"The strings of my heart-" Jeonghan looked up, "Are tangled with yours."

"Now I hope I won't be called an allergy." Seungcheol teased.

Jeonghan laughed, "I knew you were going to sulk about it."

"Yeah, whatever." Seungcheol retorted as they both started bickering before getting ready to sleep off the beautiful night.

The night, which declared them married not just for formalities but because they wanted it, by heart.

A/n : I heard y'all are waiting for a particular gesture between them? Well, keep waiting cuz you signed up for it lmaooo. It's so funny.

Anyways, take care everyone!
-Jeonghanneyonghaseyo