Scents of the Sea

Jan 08, 2012 16:51

Title: Scents of the Sea
Pairing: Kyusung (Kyuhyun x Yesung)
Rating: NC-17
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Disclaimer: I don't own anything besides the plot and writing, despite how much I wish I owned Super Junior.
Summary: The line between dreams and reality gets blurred, and Kyuhyun no longer wants to remember what's real.
Warning: Attempted smut. Sorry from the author in advance (lol...)

10 Settings Challenge - Bonus: Wonderland

A/N: You thought I was done? Fooled ya!



It all began on a beach. Kyuhyun was only three, when one night he found himself on the coast. He can still remember the salty air and the soothing sound of waves lapping at the sand. He had walked along the stretch of sand when he saw the boy. He had beautiful hair, and immaculate eyes, and Kyuhyun remembers being drawn in by those orbs. He ran up to the boy.

"Hi."

"Hi."

"Who…are you?"

"I'm called Kim Jongwoon. I'm 7. Who are you?"

"I'm Cho Kyuhyun. I just turned 3."

"That makes me your hyung then."

"I guess so. Where are we?"

"We're on a beach...this is a dream. Do you want to play with me?"

"Okay Jongwoon hyung!"

Kyuhyun remembers how he had frozen when the boy, Kim Jongwoon, had reached out and stroked Kyuhyun's philtrum. But Jongwoon had tugged on Kyuhyun's hands and both of them ran across the beach. They had built sandcastles, and played tag with each other. They splashed against the waves, and went swimming in a crystal clear ocean. Jongwoon pointed at the turtles that had just hatched on the beach, admiring the animals. The boys watched as the turtles made their way slowly to the sea.

It was their shared dreamworld, and everything was ethereal and idyllic. It was their own version of paradise.

But all dreams came to an end. When Kyuhyun woke up, he said the name out loud.

"Kim Jongwoon."

He was still too young to find it strange that he could remember all the minute details of his dream with his imaginary friend, but he was glad that even when he was sleeping he could still play to his heart's content.

---

Throughout Kyuhyun's childhood, he continued to have dreams of Jongwoon. They would always play in different settings: mountains, lakes, forests, museums. The world was was their playground. They were the gods in their dreamworld, their wonderland. There would be times when Kyuhyun woke up and think that Jongwoon was real. He loved his hyung and looked up to him. Kyuhyun needed to remind himself constantly that his best friend, Kim Jongwoon, didn't actually exist. He needed to focus on his real friends, but he couldn't help but look forward to the night time, to when the sun set, because that was the time he spent with Jongwoon.

Soon, Kyuhyun had grown into a lanky young kid and Jongwoon grew up with him. Kyuhyun was convinced that Jongwoon was the most handsome person he knew. He secretly praised his imagination for creating him, but at the same time he regretted it because it meant that Jongwoon was attractive. The last thing Kyuhyun wanted to be was attracted to an imaginary person.

Throughout Kyuhyun's middle and high school years, the relationship between Kyuhyun and Jongwoon started to change. They started to talk more rather than play, sharing their innermost thoughts as well as bickering and teasing each other. Their hopes, their fears, and their dreams. But Kyuhyun never dared to voice out the question he wanted to know the answer to the most: Are you real? Logic had made it clear to Kyuhyun that it wasn't possible that Kim Jongwoon had existed, but he couldn't stop hoping that Jongwoon existed beyond their dreams, beyond Kyuhyun and Jongwoon's wonderland. He had developed a love for this perfect person that only existed in his dreams.

Both of them developed a passion for music and singing, and instead of playing at the beach, they found themselves in music rooms practicing their vocals. Kyuhyun knew that he had never heard a voice more beautiful than the one of his hyung's. He skimmed his fingers over the keys of the piano, and they both harmonized together beautifully. They would argue over which songs they wanted to sing together, and which ones were better. Sometimes, they would know songs that the other didn't, and Kyuhyun would forget that Kim Jongwoon didn't exist, that it was all a dream.

Kyuhyun learnt that Jongwoon lived in Cheonan, and was bullied at school. Kyuhyun shared his worries about familial issues with Jongwoon. Both of them found convalescence through their relationship with each other. Kyuhyun didn't have many friends in reality - he was the class nerd who was a maths prodigy. But it didn't matter, because he had Jongwoon. Even though he wasn't real, Kyuhyun treasured the friendship they shared. Jongwoon was always there for Kyuhyun when he needed him. All he had to do was sleep.

---

The beach was always special for Kyuhyun and Jongwoon though. During their birthdays, special events or anything, they would find themselves on the beach where they first met. So when Kyuhyun had found himself on the beach on a very ordinary day, he knew something was going to happen. The beach was special. He had looked around, and saw Jongwoon sitting further away, drawing with a stick in the sand. He launched himself at his hyung, hugging him from behind.

"Jongwoonie hung! Did you wait for me for a long time?"

"Not really…"

"So why are we at the beach today?"

"Kyu-ah, is it weird that I think I…love you?"

"Jongwoon-hyung, what are you talking about? This is a dream. Anything can happen."

Kyuhyun remembers how he had held his breath, and Jongwoon had leaned over and clumsily planted a kiss on his lips. His first kiss. The soft lapping of the waves dimly registered in his brain.

Kyuhyun had always associated the beach and the sea with the feelings of first love.

Since Jongwoon's confession, they had been on dates during their dreams. It was amazing that they were in their own world, the world of Jongwoon and Kyuhyun, because they could visit places they normally wouldn't be able to. Dates at the aquarium, on a cruise, in a five-star spa resort. They reveled in their ability to appear in any setting they wanted, and enjoy luxuries that ordinary high school students wouldn't be able to afford. Hugging, interlocked fingers and lots of kisses. Kyuhyun found himself reluctant to wake up, and he felt empty when he awakened to reality.

Mount Fuji had been where Jongwoon took Kyuhyun during their first anniversary. Although there were no people around, and the hike up didn't take as long as it would have in reality, they had sat at the top and watched the sun rise as sakura petals floated around them. Kyuhyun had leaned his head against Jongwoon's shoulder.

Kyuhyun resented waking up. The dreams had started to become his reality. Jongwoon was his reality.

---

Despite all the special places they had visited on their "dates", the beach had still remained as their special place. When they had decided to do it for the first time, they found themselves on the beach the next night. Kyuhyun had been so shy, but Jongwoon had kissed him gently and told him that he would take care of him.

Kyuhyun figured that since it was just a dream, it was okay.

Jongwoon gently trailed kisses all over Kyuhyun's body as he started to undo his jeans. Kyuhyun doesn't remember how he had lost his shirt, but it was a dream. Things just didn't make sense and move continuously.

The next thing Kyuhyun remembers was that he was naked, not to mentioned engulfed expertly by Jongwoon's mouth. Was it possible that sex would feel better in their wonderland than it would in reality? He was pretty sure that Jongwoon was a virgin too…but all thoughts flew out the window as Jongwoon tongue started to do things to him and sent shivers of excitement down his spine. Deep guttural moans escaped his mouth. He wasn't even aware he was capable of reaching octaves that low. He reached out for support, and ran his hands through Jongwoon's hair. He knew he shouldn't be pulling, but he couldn't help himself as sensations of pleasure raced through his body.
He looked up at Jongwoon, who ran his tongue over his lips. Kyuhyun couldn't help but pull his hyung down for a kiss, and he didn't even care that he could taste himself.

"I wonder if it would hurt if we did it here, in our wonderland."

"If it does, tell me. I'll stop."

"But what if I don't want you to stop?"

The answers to their questions had been yes, it did hurt even though Jongwoon had used lube- (how did he just randomly make lube materialize?) - and his fingers to try prep him and lessen the pain.

Tears slid down Kyuhyun's face, which had made Jongwoon stop.

"No, don't stop."

"But you're hurting."

"I'm tearing up because being here with you, like this, feels so right."

Kyuhyun leaned up to kiss Jongwoon, and Jongwoon had joined their bodies together. Jongwoon didn't move, allowing Kyuhyun to get used to his size. When Kyuhyun finally started squirming, Jongwoon started to move in a rhythm as old as time. Jongwoon groaned, and Kyuhyun still thinks it is the most beautiful sound he has ever heard Jongwoon make.

The roar of waves and the smell of the salty air combined with moans accompanied both Kyuhyun and Jongwoon over the edge.

They later cuddled together on the beach, watching the sunset.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

What was left unsaid on that beach that night was "I wish you were real."

---

They were back at the beach again when Jongwoon had broken the news to Kyuhyun.

"I don't know if we can meet up anymore…"

Kyuhyun's blood had frozen when Jongwoon uttered the words. Was it possible that his imaginary boyfriend-slash-lover was breaking up with him? Was it even possible?

"Why?"

"I got accepted into a famous entertainment company. I'm going to pursue my dreams…but I've heard that they have minimal sleeping hours….so that might cut into our time for meeting up. I love you though. Nothing will ever change that."

Kyuhyun had stared at Jongwoon, dumbfounded. He had given up on love in reality, but love was abandoning him even in his dreams too. Jongwoon had held Kyuhyun as he cried, murmuring "I'm sorry" and "I'll always love you" repeatedly.

When Kyuhyun had woken up with tears on his face, he wondered what it meant. Maybe his subconscious was telling him that he should pursue his dream of becoming a singer.

The next day he signed up for a singing competition.

Despite Jongwoon worrying that they wouldn't be able to see each other, Kyuhyun still dreamt of Jongwoon from time to time. Kyuhyun was lucky because when he needed the comfort of Jongwoon's arms, he would still be there waiting in the wonderland disguised as a dream.

"How…have you been?"

"I've missed you terribly."

"Me too. It feels weird not seeing you at night."

"Hyung I'm going to become a singer."

"That's great, I'm so happy for you. We're both pursuing our dreams."

But there was one part of his dream, the part called Kim Jongwoon, that Kyuhyun wants to pursue. But he couldn't. Because Kim Jongwoon wasn't real.

---

Kyuhyun had joined SME as a trainee for 2 years when he saw an awfully familiar face. It was Jongwoon.

Was he so sleep deprived that he started dreaming again? He pinched himself. Jongwoon didn't see him, but was laughing at something the person next to him was saying. Weird…no one else had ever featured in their dreams before...

But when he turned around and saw his friend Changmin, he realized this was reality.

"Who is that?"

"Oh, he's called Yesung. He's going to debut soon with Super Junior 05. I think he's friends with Jae, but I'm not sure. I heard he's really strange, but he has an amazing voice."

"Oh okay."

"His looks caught your eye, eh? I think it's the first time you've asked me about someone else."

"No…he just looks a lot like someone I know."

It was creepy, but Kyuhyun had stalked Yesung. He had to find out who the person who looked like Jongwoon was. He would sit a few tables away when Yesung was in the cafe eating, or he would walk around until he heard Yesung's voice in the practice rooms. It was weird, but Yesung sounded exactly like Jongwoon. He even found out that Yesung had an unhealthy obsession with turtles too. Just like Jongwoon.

Kyuhyun no longer cried himself to sleep at night. He had been waiting for Jongwoon to appear in reality, and it seemed that Yesung was the answer to his prayers.

---

It took Kyuhyun exactly 4 months and 13 days to gather all his courage and approach Yesung. He was staring at a piece of music intently in the practice rooms, and Kyuhyun finally decided to knock on the door.

"Hi."

"Hi."

Somehow, Kyuhyun felt as if he was transported back to the beach, back when he was still 3 and Jongwoon was 7.

"Kyu-ah, it took you long enough to come talk to me."

"How…"

"You're a terrible stalker, did you know that?" Yesung got up, and stroked Kyuhyun's philtrum. Kyuhyun was at a loss for words, and his eyes widened as Yesung's eyes softened.

"Your philtrum is just as nice as I remembered from our dreams. Can you imagine my shock when I found out you were real? I thought I had been in love with an imaginary guy for more than half of my life…"

"I thought you were imaginary too…"

"All my life, I've been waiting for you to appear in reality. And here you are."

"And here you are."

Kyuhyun blushed as Yesung kept staring at him. He looked at the book Yesung had been reading previously. The name "Kim Jongwoon" was written in a messy scrawl on the cover. Surprise washed over Kyuhyun as he picked up the book and stared at the name.

"Yesung's just my stage name. My real name is Kim Jongwoon."

Kyuhyun blinked back the tears.

"Why are you crying?"

"I'm tearing up because being here with you, like this, feels so right."

Jongwoon wrapped his arms around Kyuhyun.

---

Kyuhyun no longer dreams of Jongwoon. They no longer share that wonderland that was their dream world. But that's only because reality is better than their dreams. He snuggles up to Jongwoon, and Jongwoon encircles his arms around him.

"Kyu-ah, we have early schedules tomorrow. Let's sleep."

Kyuhyun swears he can smell the sea as he playfully roams his hands over Jongwoon's body.

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Making sure that you're real."

"They call you evil for a reason, don't they? You always get what you want." Jongwoon complains as he flips Kyuhyun under him and starts removing the clothes that were acting as barriers between them. "Just don't blame me if you're sore tomorrow."

"I won't." Kyuhyun smirks.

Reality was much, much better.

---

A/N: Now I'm actually done with this challenge! Phew! Apologies for the smut - it's the first time I've tried. I wanted to add something new with this. Apologies for a kinda awkward ending... xD
Thanks everyone who followed all the settings I've written <3 You guys have no idea how encouraging the comments you've left me are. I love you all!!
-showers everyone with cookies-
I've been on a writing rampage lately. I have nothing better to do during my holidays lol. It's driving me nuts :(
And if any of you are on Formspring, come chat with me. I just opened an account lately...I want more friends ;__;




character:kyuhyun, fandom:super junior, genre:romance, genre:fantasy, pairing:kyusung, challenge:10 settings, rating:nc-17, character:yesung

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