Beauty and the Beast | Chapter 12/20
Beauty and the Beast
Author: love_cassiopeia
Summary: Jung Yunho - a gifted and successful actor. Kim Jaejoong - Yunho's biggest fan. After receiving the task to interview Yunho for his journalism assignment, Jaejoong realizes that his favourite actor just might transform him from a "fan" into something much more.
Rated: PG-13 ~ NC-17
Disclaimer: I don’t own the five members, I’m simply borrowing them.
Warning(s): NC-17 material, language
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Pairing(s): YunJae
Chapter 12: Idiots
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12.
Idiots
12:45 PM Bora Bora
The sensation which I felt upon my skin was alien-much too abstruse for any human to comprehend. The downward valley encircled me, swallowing me up as I dropped, nonstop. It felt as if wings had appeared upon my shoulders, allowing me to soar throughout the aesthetic setting.
Unlike what I imagined, I wasn’t able to feel a flicker of panic within me as gravity acted upon me The downward drop offered me only amusement, nothing more. I held onto Yunho’s hand tightly, satisfied that I was able to garner his protection and offer him my trust.
The sensation was indescribable, much too abstract for any human to put into words. The two of us emerged as two birds, together spreading our wings-and for the first time, opening our eyes.
After our adventure ended, the two of us chose to explore the island even deeper, coming across an eye-catching ice cream parlour as our stomachs began growling. I purchased an excessively large chocolate sundae, one which we stubbornly shared. Our argument for the single cherry ended up in a sticky kiss, one which we both had to clean up in the end.
With the sweetness of him upon my lips and my body screaming with his scent, I felt as if I had been given to him; marked with him. It was a whimsical feeling, especially for a dedicated fan-boy.
I almost felt ridiculous knowing how infatuated I was with him. My ambitions of creating a life for myself and dwindled to a great extent after meeting him. Instead, I was constructing a life for us-for him.
A reaction as familiar as remorse hit me as I returned to the hotel, realizing how short-lived our vacation turned out to be. I logged onto my email and sent my finished article to Dr. Lee even before my deadline had appeared. I scanned across the document, realizing that this was what I was here for, nothing else.
I scanned over the completed article, trying to detect any overlooked mistakes. I hit the ‘send’ button as I finished, hoping the professor would forgive me for ignoring my previous topic of Yunho’s love interests.
I would soon have to depart Yunho; there was no doubt about it. The gap between a fan and his idol would soon stretch further. I could feel it upon my skin.
Outdoor Pool and Spa, Bora Bora Lagoon Resort and Spa. 11:40 PM Bora Bora
A sum of four days passed by after our attempt at the infamous activity of bungee jumping. We had spent quite an extensive time on the island, too frightened to escape the peaceful haven we had created. Like two cowards, we refused to speak about our motherland, terrified that it would bring about unneeded stress.
“You’re not serious about quitting your career as an actor, are you?”
The question automatically escaped my lips that night, acting as a conversation starter for the two of us. Although I was unsure of whether or not to approach Yunho on the subject of his career, I let my curiosity take the best of me, thus bring the question back into discussion. I didn’t expect his answer to be of benefit to me. I was only curious, that’s all.
With our chests bare, the two of us sat together in the warm Jacuzzi, staring up at the pale moon in tranquillity. The hot water which enveloped us was a great contrast to the bitter winds which sailed past our naked skin. With palms trees and the eloquent island scenery surrounding us, I could almost say that I was living in a misleading delusion.
The actor shook his head, shifting a bit closer to me in the bubbling water. “You know… in the beginning, I was pretty unsure of it as well. I felt that I had only decided such a thing due to my feelings at the moment-my stubbornness.” He sighed, leaning back and letting the warmth of the water engulf his weary body. “But now, after spending all this time with you, I didn’t think I was kidding after all. Whenever I’m with you, I feel so relaxed and at ease. If I were to escape such a feeling, I don’t know how I would even bear to live with myself anymore.”
I didn’t know if this was the answer I had been looking for all along. Sure he had flattered me to the core and made me feel esteemed, but was it really worth it? Was I actually worth Yunho abdicating his crucial career? A simple admirer like me would have nothing to offer him; nothing but straightforward love.
I shook my head. There was no possible way that I would allow Yunho to wander off in that route. “B-but Yunho… you’ll be saying goodbye to everything you’ve ever worked for.” I clarified, hoping he would be able to change his mind. “Your passion as an actor… are you going to throw all that away?”
He scoffed, encasing me within his arms. “I don’t give a damn about it.” He light-heartedly replied. “I’ve had too much, and it’s not what I desire in life anymore.”
“But you should at least finish up another movie! I’m sure Changmin and the others-”
“Just stop, Jaejoong!” The soon to resign actor raised his voice incoherently, cutting off my sentence. “I don’t want to hear about Changmin anymore, please.” He advocated, the volume of his voice lowered.
I didn’t dare to say any more after that. It wasn’t my responsibility to urge Yunho into anything he didn’t desire. However, I couldn’t find myself to accept his rash decision of abdicating his career entirely. I was tongue-tied once again. So in remorse, I held my words back, letting the actor speak for himself.
“If I were to continue my career as an actor, what do you think would happen to the two of us?” He asked, his indignant glare piercing through me. “I thought that we had created a precious thing during our stay on this island-you and I. Would you want all this taken away from you by my constant filming and the irritating paparazzi?” He asked, in hesitation over my emotions. “If you do, then tell me why you’re still here right now.”
I wanted to murder the actor for saying such brutal words. Had he doubted my love for him this entire time? Had he even considered that I would return to Seoul without him, thus abandoning him on this island?
“Shut up, Yunho.” I found the courage to raise my temper against him. “There’s no way that I want our memories to go to waste. I honestly don’t want to throw it away for you to live the life in the spotlight.” I sighed, hanging my head. “It’s the truth Yunho.” I admitted, disgracefully. “In reality… I’m weak and selfish. At times, I sincerely wish that you would resign your career as an actor.”
Hearing my sombre words, his masculine body brought me closer to him until my mouth sat right beside his toned chest. I could feel the rush of elation once more as our bodies met, the spark igniting yet a second time.
“Then stay with me.” The taller man responded. “That way, you’ll never have to be weak or selfish ever again.”
His fingers entwined into my hair, bringing my lips to his in a sloppy kiss. I allowed my lips what they yearned for, hoping to savour his taste as much as possible. The two of us were so close, and for the first time, our worlds didn’t seem very far apart.
My body caught on fire as his hand capriciously travelled downwards, reaching into my swim shorts and teasing my already erected member. My body impelled forward against his, wanting to feel every trace of his touch.
I whimpered, wanting the man to speed up his deliberate actions. His tease had blown my mind, torturing me and making me plead for more. I nailed myself securely against his chest, hoping to offer him a bit of satisfaction as his fingers drove me insane.
The bubbling water had made the sensation between us even more enticing. I rested helplessly beside him, my voice barely audible. His enamoured touch left an eccentric stir among my skin, leaving me desperate for more.
With his fingers still deeply in my pants, I let my lips travel to his neck, tasting his tender lightly tanned skin. I closed my eyes as my swim shorts were pulled off, allowing the man plenty of access to his quarry.
I treasured each and every one of our kisses as if they were crystal droplets of diamond affection. My vision became distorted as the two of us continued, letting our bodies take us where we wanted while we ignored all hints of sanity. The strong magnetic force between the two of us affixed me to him, never allowing my skin to leave his.
It was the sweetest sin, being here with him tonight. It wasn’t a tradition for an idol to treasure his fan like this-nor was it a custom for me to love another of the same sex. Although my morale had objected the most of my doings, everything had fit into place so well; so perfectly. The many inhumanities society had rejected felt so right for me. I knew Yunho felt the same, considering his member had now hardened rapidly.
Hungry for the pleasuring pain that my body experienced nights ago, I wrapped my fingers around his pulsating erection, begging him to make his entrance. My body was erratically impatient, pleading for the man to give up his entire soul.
He did as my heart requested, breaching my opening as he slid forth his hard-length into me. I was nailed to the edge of the Jacuzzi by his strong arms, allowing him to take whatever he wished. He urged forward in a repetitive rhythm, each thrust driving me completely bizarre. I held onto him, knowing that he would eventually become my undisturbed nirvana.
Harder… deeper…
With the warm water encasing the two of us within its arms, the amount of pleasure arose inside me, allowing me to reach the painful peaks of orgasm. I entangled my fingers into his hair, claiming the actor as mine and no one else’s.
That was a trait of a lovesick fan-boy: a burning passion to possess his idol-to truly own him.
I refused to open my eyes any wider, fearing that my vision would distort the alluring impression his member had given me. I allowed myself to melt into the emotion, hoping his touch would never leave mine.
I entwined my fingers in his, creating a fulfilled puzzle once again. I would never allow him to leave me, not as long as we were still both alive.
Although our worlds had differed greatly, I was still able to find a similarity between our sentiments. The two of us were both selfish-desiring each other’s adoration despite our detached roads.
Together… the two of us… such words were music to my ears.
Bora Bora Lagoon Resort and Spa. 9:30 AM Bora Bora
By the time the sun rose the next morning, I was unreservedly certain of what would become of the two of us after we departed the island. Yunho would abdicate his career as an actor, while I continued my term as a student at Seoul University. Nothing would seem a bit unusual as we lived on as ordinary, average, Korean citizens.
However, what astonished me was the unfaltering vow the two of us made to continue our unfinished relationship. The price I had to pay for the actor to resign was one I was willing to afford. There was nothing easier than having to the love the actor unconditionally-it was considered a habit for me, especially due to my experiences as a fan. A smile appeared on my lips as the thought came to my mind, making me chuckle frenziedly. There was nothing I would rather do than to offer Yunho the care and concern he would need to live on.
I felt as if I was in the centre of a miracle. I had come to Paris as a meaningless journalist, only allowed to interview the actor for assignment purposes. Nevertheless, after this vacation, I was bound to leave as an affectionate lover-one who meant the entire world to Yunho.
There was no agenda for me to claim the actor as mine as I first set out on my mission. The only task I was asked to accomplish was to write an article based on the man’s rumoured love interests. The rough start had originally distanced me away from him, allowing Yunho to provide numerous heaps of revulsion towards me. However, as I offered to change my original topic for his sake, he had taken a fondness to me, making me an obvious prey to his tempting love.
I had first doubted the man-more times than once-for whether his love would provide me with actual happiness. The cold and heartless beast’s exterior appeared rock solid, clearly impossible to overcome. My passionate interests in him and his willingness to fall in love eventually conquered all of our obstacles, making the connection between us possible. I felt fortunate, achieving this difficult yet breathtaking task.
The actor and I arrived in the hotel lobby after our comforting rest, prepared for another day on the island. A few more days were left before us, making me shiver in fear. I would soon be asked to revisit to Seoul, returning to my life as a college student once more.
The two of us were looking around the lobby for the tour guide before we departed the hotel. He had strangely been in absence this morning-a surprise, considering his excellent attendance for the previous consecutive days. Yunho and I waited patiently, knowing the hotel owner would eventually arrive.
After a brief wait, the actor and I immediately spotted Yoochun in his usual Hawaiian shirt and chaotic shoulder length hair. He approached the two of us in complete impatience, a wireless phone in his hands and an alarmed expression on his face.
I eyed him dubiously, wondering what Yoochun had in store for us today. By the distressed expression he held in his eyes, I knew the news would not be appealing to hear.
He held the phone before him, as if wanting to present the device to the two of us. His eyes held fear, impatience, and a bit of something else I couldn’t quite describe.
“Shim… Changmin…” He panted, weary from his rigorous run. “He’s on the phone… please answer him.”
The actor rolled his eyes indifferently as the phone was handed to me. “Don’t answer it.” He commanded, anger in his voice. “Didn’t I make my point clear a few nights ago?”
I eyed the actor, completely livid due to his stubborn mind-set. Yes, the actor was exhausted by his manager’s lectures, but that didn’t give him the permission to ignore the man entirely!
“Look, Yunho, it’s just a phone call… what harm would it do?” I questioned, irritated at Yunho’s absurd reaction. “And besides… how does he even know the hotel’s phone number? Surely he’s caught up on our plan and knows where we are.”
The actor glared at me incredulously. “Don’t answer it.” He authorized, commanding me like his slave once again.
“Please.” Yoochun beseeched. “He informed that it was very urgent and important.”
Yunho scoffed in complete nonchalance. “Oh please! What’s urgent to him is not urgent to me anymore.”
Despite Yunho’s boorish remark, Yoochun carried the same anxious expression, informing me that he was appallingly worried. “But Changmin-sshi wants to notify you about the paparazzi!” He clarified. “It seems that they have captured footage of the two of you on this island.”
Yoochun’s words had suddenly alarmed the actor. “What?” The two of us cried out in sync. This was unbelievable!
All this time, the actor and I had been unaware of the importance of Changmin’s phone call, pushing it aside to make extended time for our childish ‘games.’ Yoochun’s cite of the paparazzi, however, put me into deep anxiety and alarm, allowing me to pick up the phone call immediately.
I held the wireless phone to my ears, knowing trouble was on the other end.
“Yes, Changmin-sshi.” I remarked politely, hoping it would provide me with better karma. “What is it?”
I heard a deep sigh of relief on Changmin’s end of the line, knowing that he was reassured to finally reach me. “Thank goodness you’ve picked up, Jaejoong.” The fretful manager responded. “I was worried sick about the two of you.”
I sighed, a bit dismal that the manager had discovered where we had absconded to. “The two of us are completely fine.” I assured. “Don’t worry Changmin, Yunho is safe and sound here beside me.” Although it was impossible to see the manager through the phone, I knew that Changmin had broken a reassured smile, pleased that the two of us had been safe and sound on the serene island.
“But never mind the two of us. What is it that you wanted to tell us?” I asked, frightened of his answer. There couldn’t possibly have been paparazzi on the island, not when Yoochun had provided us with a full surveillance system.
Changmin’s cheerful voice was immediately washed over by regret. “I’m sorry Jaejoong… but I along with the paparazzi know where the two of you are.” He clarified, his voice quavering. “I was shocked by what they told me they caught on camera, but after seeing what I saw in the pictures, I knew that it was factual.”
I stubbornly walked away from the actor as he continuously attempted to listen in on our conversation. Changmin’s tantalizing words were upsetting, and I wanted to be sure that I would hear the horrible news before they ever reached Yunho’s ears.
“The paparazzi captured a photo of Yunho and you kissing, out on the beach.”
After his bleak and straightforward set of words, I found that I had absentmindedly clenched my fists, utterly mortified that Changmin had figured out that the naked truth. I let shades of pink overpower my pale skin, dumbfounded by the manager’s words.
My cheeks reddened in frustration as fear shook my entire body. If the paparazzi had certainly captured such an intimate scene, they would not hesitate-even for a second-to publish it. Such pictures would sell for millions of dollars, enriching the magazine with a great fortune.
However, if such a thing were to be leaked, Yunho’s career as an actor would be allowed to crumble, putting his entire life of uphill struggle to waste. And I, the admirer who had brought such a thing upon him, would appear as a public enemy-an alien to the society.
I was unable to speak, but I found an ounce of strength to fuel my words. “Ch-Changmin… how do we stop this?”
The manager sighed in dismay. “That’s the hard part.” He explained, his voice gloomier by each word he spoke. “To prevent the magazine from leaking the pictures, we would have to pay the company 500,000 dollars.”
My eyes widened, completely incredulous to Changmin’s words. Where was such money going to come from?
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