Day 5 of the 100 Day Writing Prompt Challenge

Prompt: Clip

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Another folded shirt had been strategically placed in a suitcase that was resting on a freshly made bed. The white curtains were drawn, blocking out some of the outside lighting that tried to get in. There was silence in the now empty room. No music played, the television wasn't on, no one else was in the room to talk with or moving around. It was absolute silence as Minhyuk shifted from one area of the room to the next. He wanted to make sure he had everything packed before he left the hotel room for the final time on his vacation. 

Heading over to the bathroom sink, the blonde haired male gathered up his toiletries, including those that the the hotel staff left out for the people staying there. Minhyuk was about to turn and leave to pack up his toiletry bag when something had caught his attention. A glint out of the corner of his eyes made him turn back to the sink to see what it was. His attention turned towards a small seashell clip with a holographic sheen to it. 

Delicately, Minhyuk picked up the clip and stared down at it. A gentle smile crossed his lips as he fondly remembered how it came to be in his possession. 

~~FLASHBACK~~

The sun had been shining extra bright the prior day, the heat unbearable, but to those walking along the beach didn't seem to mind it all too much. Minhyuk had been one of those people, his sandals disposed of by the beach towel he had laid out earlier. He had been walking closer to the water's edge, letting the waves rush up to wash over his feet. He wasn't alone though, his boyfriend of two years was walking beside him, watching him with a loving and admirable smile on his lips. 

Minhyuk turned to face his boyfriend, sensing the black haired male's loving gaze on him. Momentarily, the two shared a soft loving gaze between them until Minhyuk's turned into that of a curious one. 

"What?" 

The simple wary question forced a chuckle from his boyfriend. With a shake of his head, Minhyuk's boyfriend smiled sweetly at him. 

"It's nothing, I was just admiring the beautiful view." 

Minhyuk scoffed and smiled with amusement towards his boyfriend's round about compliment. 

"That was smooth, sweet, but very smooth." 

"Sorry, I couldn't help myself." 

The two walked along the waters edge, letting the salty sea air that blew off the water keep them cool from the blistering. The sound of the waves rushing up onto the shore and children squealing in delight were the  sounds that currently occupied their silence. Minhyuk's boyfriend fiddled around in his pocket for a moment before reaching out with his free hand and gently grasping Minhyuk's wrist to stop him. 

"Hey, hold up a moment." 

"Hm, what is it?" 

Turning to face the older male, Minhyuk's face featured yet another curious look. His boyfriend's own gaze had dropped down to the ground making Minhyuk wonder if something was wrong. However, once he raised his head up once more, relief had washed over him and he smiled softly to encourage his boyfriend to say something. 

"I know our vacation is coming to a rapid end, but I wanted to get you something to make this trip that much more memorable for years to come."

"But we have pictures for that." 

"I know, but I wanted this to be special. I saw it in a shop the other day and it kind of reminded me of you. It was rather beautiful, just like you. I know it's not a ring or anything, but. . .it's all I could manage right now. So, if you'll accept this as a place holder for now till I can get you a ring. . .Minhyuk, will you marry me?" 

Pulling the object from his pocket, Minhyuk's boyfriend revealed the seashell hair clip. It's holographic coloring shimmering beautifully in the sunlight. The small added accents of the two pearls and silver starfish adding to it's beauty even more. A soft pink blush dusted Minhyuk's cheeks as he stared in awe at the simple yet beautiful hair clip. 

~~END FLASHBACK~~

"You ready to go princess?" 

The voice broke Minhyuk out of his thoughts, forcing him from the wonderful memory he was reliving. His attention shifted to the male that had just walked into the room, his smile only growing when his fiancee started over towards him. 

"Yeah, just let me put this in the suitcase and I'll be ready to go." 

About to move over to his suitcase, Minhyuk was suddenly stopped when his now fiancee stepped into his path. With a hand extended, the black haired male smiled back gently. 

"Here, let me help." 

As if knowing what he meant, Minhyuk carefully placed the clip within his fiancee's hand. He stood still as he allowed his fiancee to push back one side of his hair and pin it back with the seashell clip. His fiancee stood back, admiring his work. He nodded once in satisfaction, happy with how it was pinned. 

"Beautiful."

He stated, letting Minhyuk slowly walk by and finish packing afterwards. 

Once the bag was zipped, his fiancee picked it up to carry it down to their awaiting car. However, he was suddenly stopped once more. 

"Wonho. . ." 

Turning to face Minhyuk, Wonho was surprised by the sudden yet chaste kiss that he received. He returned the gentle kiss with one of his own before Minhyuk pulled back, a smile gracing the black haired male's lips as he let his curiosity get to him. 

"What was that for?" 

"I love you." 

With a chuckle, Wonho leaned in and pecked Minhyuk's lips. The quick kiss returned before the two stared at one another, lost within each other's eyes. 

"I love you, too. Now, how about we head on home?" 

"Right." 

With smile on their faces and rather relaxed from their week vacation, Wonho wrapped an arm around Minhyuk's shoulders. The two walked out of the room, the suitcase clutched in Wonho's free hand, this forever going to be a memorable vacation.