The Royals [Completed]

11 | As If Nothing Matters

A/N : This story is not about a particular ship or character. So, try to stay chill, and don't demand for the scenes of a particular character. It won't happen. Please try to understand and enjoy. Thank you.

"What are you doing?"

Vernon looked around alert as Yeeun hushed him, and pulled him to the store room. "I bought something for you," she placed a small box in his hand, and he frowned. "It's your birthday gift."

Vernon glanced at the door, and bit his lip. "I really appreciate it, Yeeun."

"Aren't you going to open it up?" she beamed.

He turned to her. "But, we can't be caught here. Someone might get the wrong idea," he sighed. "Look, your one month has been over a week ago, you being here will bring in questions-"

Her smile fell. "Yeah," she looked down. "I didn't think about it. Actually, I bought it with my own money, you know. The first ever salary after working for a month here."

"Yeeun-"

"So, I wanted to give it to you personally," she smiled, trying to mask the hurt. "I'm an idiot. I'll try to be more smart from now on. I just... I'm sorry-"

"I'm sorry," he held her hand. "I'm just worried about you. I'm not up to your standard, so I get scared that you'll be judged for being with me."

Her eyes teared up. "Do you think I care?" she asked, and his eyes softened. "I don't care about the people who don't matter to me. You're not like them. I genuinely respect you."

"I know," he placed a hand over her cheek as he stared at her lovingly.

"I don't think you do," Yeeun whispered, and went on her toes as she placed a quick kiss on his lips. She had no idea of physical relationships, so she felt embarrassed and looked away.

Vernon gulped. His hands automatically cupped her face as his thumb caressed her warm skin, and she lifted her eyes to stare at him. Ever so slowly, he leaned down, and captured her lips in a heart fluttering kiss. She gasped as he wrapped his one arm around her waist while the other hand brushed back her hair gently.