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There's a familar ache behind her knee that Minkyung knows all too well. It strikes her after their fourth repeat of wee woo, and honestly, Minkyung will not be dealing with it until practice is over.
It doesn't stop Yebin from whining about it, however. She spotted the swollen knee almost immediately after Minkyung showed signs of limping, and she made the entire group pause for a few minutes for a well deserved break.
"Why didn't you bring your knee brace?" Yebin huffed, kneeling to bring her hands around the swollen area to try and massage it.
"I forgot," Minkyung replied, sighing and trying to ignore the pain. Yebin's fingers ghost behind her knee, which makes Minkyung slightly wince. She stops immediately, retracting her hands from hurting her.
"You should sit out," Yebin stands, bringing Minkyung's arm around her shoulders to try and take some of her weight. "Practice will end in a little while."
"Exactly," Minkyung repeats, pressing a kiss on top of her head. "I can last a little while."
Yebin stops and looks up. There's nothing but fondness in Minkyung's eyes, and she wonders how there can be no look of pain anywhere on her face. She's grateful she can't see any hurt on Minkyung face because if she ever will, Yebin doesn't know what'll she do.
They make it on a chair after a few grunts, and when Minkyung finally sits, Yebin kneels on the floor next to her leg. Her work starts immediately, and when her fingers wrap around her knee again, it's delicate.
"I can't stop you," Yebin mumbles, her focus all on the knee she's working on. "But I hope I can lessen the pain. Is it working?"
Minkyung wants to reply loudly with a yes, but all that comes out is a melted sigh. It's magic, and even though it's still swollen, the pain is easing out of her system. Yebin grins, looking up at Minkyung and her relaxed state.
After a few minutes of heavenly massaging, Nayoung rallies the kids for a few more rounds for their upcoming debut song. Yebin doesn't stand by herself, because she let's Minkyung pull her up.
"Thank you," Minkyung says as she plants a kiss on the corner of Yebin's mouth. "I'll pay you back, I promise. After practice, I'll treat you delicious food."
Yebin laughs, but she shakes her head. her cheeks are warm and Minkyung loves the feeling of rubbing their faces close to each other. Yebin plays with their intertwined hands, and she brings Minkyung's hand to her lips.
"You don't have to buy me food," she mumbles into Minkyung's palm. "You can pay me back in the payment of kisses."
This makes Minkyung laugh, her eyes filled with happiness. "That sounds expensive," she hums, sounding deep in thought, her lips ghosting near Yebin's ear. "Guss I'll be in debt."
Yebin groans, lowering their hands together and pouting for a few seconds. Minkyung is not immune to Yebin's antics, and eventually falls for her.
"Alright, alright," she says, defeated. they stop walking, a few feet away from where the members are struggling to get up from their laziness. "But I haven't saved enough to give you the down payment. Can I install for monthly payments?"
Yebin snorts. "How about daily payments for daily massages?"
"It's a deal!" Minkyung exclaims. She lowers herself to meet Yebin's face. Their height difference meets in the middle when Yebin lifts herself up on her toes. They're in harmony when they kiss, perfect in every way.
When they break apart, Yebin looks hazy. She'll never get over how good of a kisser Minkyung is.
"Thus is the best decision I've ever made," she says, still holding on to Minkyung, afraid she'll fall if she lets go.
Minkyung smirks slightly, and kisses her forehead once again for good measure. They start walking to the rest of the group, all crinkling their nose when they arrive.
"I'm guessing your knee doesn't hurt anymore?" Kyungwon snorts.
"Nope," Minkyung replies, bringing Yebin closer to her. "Like it never happened in the first place."
"Does that mean I can use your knee brace?" Eunwoo pipes from the floor, almost dying of being tired.
She shrugs. "I guess. I do have my own personal massage machine with me."
While the girls gag, Minkyung uses this as her last chance to kiss Yebin before fully devoting herself to dancing. Her skin is still warm and Minkyung can't wait until they're at home and they'll be in the same bed and sleep their worries and pain away.
"Am I only just a massage machine to you?" Yebin asks, clutching her heart in pain. Minkyung still has a hold on her, so while Yebin is trying to move away, Minkyung just brings her closer.
"Of course not. You're my girlfriend."
It shuts Yebin up because she can't make a reply fast enough under the laughter of the other girls. All she can do is turn red and bury her face in the crook of Minkyung's neck, defeated.
The pain never comes back that night to Minkyung, like it never even happened in the first place.