Hakyung constantly racked his brain, trying not to forget the lyrics he had practiced for so long.
It was his first time singing a pop song live in such an important setting, so his hand, gripping the microphone, trembled.
Fortunately, practice didn’t betray Hakyung.
His tongue effortlessly moved, pouring out beautiful phrases.
As he sang the lyrics about being together forever, about creating their own path, his entire heart poured into the song.
Hakyung closed his eyes and briefly caught his breath.
He lowered his lips to Muheon’s ring, which was on the hand he firmly held.
The cold metal touched Hakyung’s lips, absorbing their warmth.
At the beginning of the song, the guests had been excitedly cheering, but by the time it approached the climax, they all fell silent.
They were moved by the sincerity in Hakyung’s voice and the love brimming in his sparkling eyes.
Some of the sea shapeshifters, who had just managed to stop crying, burst into tears again, and Hakyung’s family’s eyes also reddened.
“From now on, for a lifetime, continuously, forever, I will love you.”
Hakyung lifted his bowed head and grinned.
He had wanted to say much prettier and better things, but as soon as he felt he had successfully finished the congratulatory song, his mind went blank, and only conventional words came out.
“…Me too.”
Muheon, who had heard Hakyung’s beautiful serenade and his cute, lovely confession, responded gruffly with just two syllables.
Actually, when the intro came on, he chuckled softly to himself.
Ah, I get to hear that passionate singing again from yesterday.
How should I react then?
He listened to Hakyung’s song with such light thoughts.
However, once the song started and he met Hakyung’s eyes, nothing came to mind.
The song this little dolphin was singing, the way he looked directly at him, the slight trembling of his lips due to nervousness…
It was so lovely that it brought tears to his eyes.
Because of that, “Me too” was the best uninspired answer Muheon could give.
But Hakyung only showed an even deeper smile at the man’s reply. Hakyung had already noticed the trembling in Muheon’s firm expression and answering voice.
“Then quickly kiss me.”
Hakyung closed his eyes and puckered his lips.
It was then that Muheon raised the corners of his lips and kissed Hakyung’s lips.
It was a long, long kiss that lasted until the guests told them to stop.
***
After Hakyung’s surprise congratulatory song ended, the two of them, with swollen lips, exchanged their wedding vows.
As they exchanged vows with voices trembling like goats, another wave of laughter rippled through the guests.
The wedding, where the kissing time was longer than the actual ceremony duration, finally ended.
Since there was no separate reception, the two walked among the guests, offering their thanks.
They also waved to the cameras, which they were now used to.
“Hyung, you sang the best you’ve ever sung. Can I edit this and upload it to YouTube?”
“Huh? My English pronunciation must be weird…”
“No, it was completely native-level.”
“R-really?”
As Hajo gave a serious thumbs-up, Hakyung’s lips twitched upwards.
The effort of practicing until his tongue twisted to perfectly mimic the original pronunciation paid off.
“Honey, your eyes were practically dripping honey, it made me so embarrassed! How can you look only at the CEO without even blinking once!”
“I was nervous, that’s why!”
“I know that’s not true!”
Hawon giggled and teased Hakyung.
Even at his youngest sibling’s mischievous words, Hakyung didn’t frown and just beamed.
Beside them, Hakyung’s grandmother, quietly watching the cute antics of the “river dolphin” brothers, also had a face full of smiles.
“Where’s your husband, honey?”
“Oh, over there!”
“You go too, quick! You two should greet together!”
“Okay, I will. I’ll be right back.”
Hakyung waved to his grandmother and scurried towards Muheon.
Hwang Lin and Hwang Young, the Imugi siblings, were sitting there, and with Muheon added, the atmosphere looked endlessly dark.
In fact, they were in the middle of a rather serious conversation.
Especially Hwang Lin’s expression, usually adorned with a light smile, was quite grave.
Hakyung carefully sat next to Muheon and gauged the Imugis’ moods.
“Huh, really! You tricked me? A mere human…?”
Hwang Lin let out a bewildered scoff and clenched his fist tightly.
He was already gone, but Hwang Lin vowed to find him and punish him without fail.
Not knowing what they were talking about, Hakyung tilted his head, and Muheon whispered the situation to him.
“Kim Taeyoung, that bastard, just found out he stole your voice and used it.”
“Ah, aah…!”
Only then did Hakyung understand why Hwang Lin was so furious.
Hwang Lin, an Imugi filled with pride, seemed to be boiling with rage simply at the fact that he had been tricked by a human.
It was natural for Hakyung, who had been partly involved in that deception, to flinch.
Hwang Lin, who had been in the middle of a heated outburst, quickly composed himself upon seeing Hakyung shriveling up.
“K-Kang Dolphin (Hakyung’s nickname) is innocent, you know that. Uh-huh, he sang really well… Are you interested in the entertainment industry, by any chance?”
“Hey, I claimed him first. Don’t even think about it.”
Hwang Lin subtly hinted at his desire to recruit Hakyung into his entertainment company.
The response to that question came from Hwang Young, who was sitting next to him.
She accurately chopped Hwang Lin’s Adam’s apple with the side of her hand and growled.
Hwang Lin didn’t back down and slapped his sister’s back.
Hakyung gasped, witnessing the fight between the Imugi siblings, which was 180 degrees different from the cute squabbles of the “river dolphin” brothers.
“Let’s go.”
Muheon, accustomed to their sibling squabbles, wasn’t bothered, knowing that other Imugis wouldn’t dare lay a hand on what was his.
He put an arm around a startled Hakyung and rose from his seat.
In contrast, Hakyung, who had been debating whether to break up their fight, was led by Muheon towards the lobby before he could even utter a sound.
***
Unlike the bustling hall where the ceremony took place, the lobby was quiet.
Muheon held Hakyung’s hand tightly as they strolled slowly through the lobby.
A relaxed and gentle atmosphere enveloped them.
In this happy, dream-like situation, a song naturally flowed from Hakyung’s lips.
It was a verse from the congratulatory song he had practiced hundreds of times over the past few days.
A hum of Hakyung’s song also flowed from Muheon’s lips.
Hakyung looked back at Muheon with surprised eyes at the low note added to his singing.
“Did you just sing!?”
“Hmm… Can you call this singing?”
“If this isn’t singing, what is it?! Wow! Honey, I knew your voice was good, but hearing it like this, it’s amazing!”
Hakyung hopped up and down in place, freely expressing his delight.
Muheon let out an embarrassed laugh at Hakyung’s more enthusiastic reaction than he expected.
Even though it was just a hum to fit the mood, Hakyung was as happy as if he had heard a magnificent performance.
It must be these honest reactions that made him fall so helplessly for the “river dolphin.”
“Just one more time! Should I show you the lyrics if you don’t know them? Huh? Let’s sing it together!”
“No…”
“There you go again, getting shy!”
Hakyung poked Muheon’s side and laughed heartily.
Muheon shook his head as if he couldn’t help but smile at Hakyung’s excitement over a single hum.
Singing properly in front of Hakyung was embarrassing, even as a husband.
It felt like trying to show off in front of an expert.
“Then I’ll just sing it twice, I guess!”
Once his lips were sealed, they didn’t open again.
Hakyung sighed briefly in disappointment but soon filled himself with energy again and sang another love song to Muheon.
It was one of the candidate songs for the congratulatory performance.
Like a musical performer, Hakyung twirled around Muheon, letting out beautiful melodies.
Muheon, unable to resist Hakyung’s cuteness, pulled him into a tight embrace.
“Why are you so cute?”
“Me…?”
“Why are you so cool?”
“Hmm…”
“Why are you so adorable that it makes me anxious?”
Hakyung blinked, hearing Muheon’s murmured words.
He didn’t understand his remarks.
It was Muheon who was cute, cool, and adorable, not him.
Hakyung opened his mouth to correct the facts, but he was immediately cut off by a kiss.
Even though they had moved to a corner, it was still a public space, and a kiss… it felt so good.
The perverted river dolphin gripped Muheon’s waist tightly and diligently moved his tongue.
After a long, long kiss, as passionate as the one at the wedding, their lips were not just moist but damp.
Hakyung licked away the saliva dripping from the corner of his mouth, then stood on his tiptoes to pepper Muheon’s lips with quick pecks.
“Let’s kiss like this every day when we go to the sea for our honeymoon!”
“Of course.”
Muheon quickly nodded at Hakyung’s suggestion.
The two were planning to go on their honeymoon and vacation to Muheon’s family home for a week starting tomorrow.
They had heard that preparations for a feast were in full swing there to welcome their marriage.
Hakyung thought of Muheon’s family members he had met at the sea before and happily swayed his shoulders.