Calendula [BL/Chanbaek]

39

I drew a pond in front of the pavilion using the paper used in the pavilion.

"Okay, Empress, it's done."

Baekhyun, who had been eating next to me, gradually became quieter and fell asleep on the floor.

"Your Majesty, you must rise."
"....."

White moonlight streamed into the pavilion, shadowed by bamboo trees.

"Hyun-ah, you need to get up. Let's go in."

I carefully lay down next to Baekhyun, who didn't move.

With crimson lips and pale white sugar, he's a boy who fits perfectly in the greenery.

"Ugh..."

As I gently stroked his head, he snuggled into Chanyeol's embrace.
Chanyeol, his face stiff, pulled Baekhyun's waist closer.
I buried my face in Baekhyun's hunched shoulders.

I swallowed the scent deep into my lungs.

I untied my neatly braided hair and gently brushed it down.
As I raked my fingers through the ebony hair that flowed from my fingertips, my colorful breaths became more relaxed.

The court ladies, worried about the Empress's absence, came all the way to this deep, deep pavilion.

"your majesty!"
"Shhh!"

Chanyeol, who was stroking Baekhyun's waist while brushing his hair, brought his finger to his lips.

The younger ones were fidgeting, so Chanyeol hugged Baekhyun.

"Your Majesty, we will take care of it. Please go to bed."
"I'll do it."

A white butterfly landed on Chanyeol's shoulder.