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"I might be asleep when you get here so just get in, you know the code."
"Got it. Can't wait to see you!"
"Me too. Pls wake me up when you're here."
Hyunbeen had an early start to her tiring day but luckily it ended earlier than expected. She was home by 4PM and to say that she's exhausted is an understatement.
They had plans. Yes, by "they" it meant Yeonseok and her. They had dinner plans, with Yeonseok saying that he wanted to celebrate the premiere of her new drama. Fortunately, he's still in the country on the same day, but was due to leave two days later. So he took the liberty of planning their little celebration. However, when he found out that Hyunbeen started her day at an ungodly hour, he knew that she would be exhausted so he cancelled their reservation and just planned to cook for her instead. A celebration at home, away from the prying eyes of the public, is much more intimate anyway.
He entered her apartment 30 minutes later. It was too quiet, so he knew that she was still sleeping. It's a good thing though. She's been working so hard, she deserves all the rest that she can get.
He quietly opened the door to her room and couldn't help but smile at the sight before him. She was asleep on the king-sized bed, which made her look even smaller, the duvet covering her entire body with only the top of her head showing. She didn't even stir when he dropped a kiss on the top of her head.
"Sleep well, love." He whispered.
Yeonseok decided to stay in the living room and study his script as he waits for her to wake up. He made a mental note to wake her up by 6PM, if she was still asleep by then, so she can have dinner and not interrupt a normal sleeping schedule.
Two hours later, Yeonseok, who still engrossed in the script, was startled by the sudden presence beside him, such presence making her way on his lap and burying her face on his chest.
"Hey, you." He chuckled at her as he wrap his arms around her, tightly securing her in his embrace. She really is cute and he just can't help but gush at her.
"Did you have a good nap?" He asked softly. When he didn't get a reply from her, he knew that she wasn't fully awake yet.
"Alright. Let's stay right here for a few more minutes then." He whispered.
When almost ten minutes had passed and there was still no word from her, he thought she fell asleep again.
"Hyunbeen-ah, we should eat something." He said softly. "What do you want, hmm? Tell me, I'll cook it for you."
"I just want you to hold me." She murmured.
He chuckled at her request. You see, no one would think that she has this side of her - cute, clingy, and just adorable. "I don't have any aegyo" is what she would always say, but everything she does is just full-on cute. She's just not aware of it.
He was quite surprised too, to be honest, especially when they were just starting to see each other. He eventually realized that, as they got more comfortable and intimate in this relationship, Hyunbeen has this entire side of her that not everyone sees. A side of her that's exclusively for him, he thinks.
"Aigoo. My Hyunbeenie must be really tired today. Are you okay? You're not sick, are you?"
"No."
"Then, what is it? Tell oppa what's bothering you." He cooed.
"You're leaving." She murmured against his chest and he did not miss her pouty tone.
Hyunbeen is not this petty, don't get her wrong. She's a strong, capable, independent woman. She understands that they have work commitments that must come first. It just sucks that he had to leave for a while. They barely get to spend time together.
"Hey, look at me." He pulled her away slightly so he can look at her face. He was not wrong, she was pouting. She looked so adorable that he could not help but squeeze her cheeks together.
"I know we've talked about this. I'm sorry-" She started.
"No, don't apologize. It's okay to be sad about it, I am too. What you are feeling is valid."
"I'm not this petty, I swear." She pouted again. He couldn't help but laugh at her antics.
"I know that. But still, it's okay to be sad. You can even be mad about it, be mad at me."
She shook her head. "No, I'm not mad, just sad." She avoided his intense gaze, truly embarrassed about what she's doing. She doesn't even understand why she's acting like this.
"Baby, look at me." He waited for her to meet his eyes.
"Two weeks. That's the most that I'll be gone. Two weeks will fly by."
"Will you be safe though?" She whispered.
He sighed. Health and safety were really the main concerns for them both, especially in these times.
"I can't promise you that because there are things that are completely beyond our control. However, I can promise you that I will do everything in my power to keep myself safe. I will take good care of myself, so I can come back to you in one piece. How about that, hmm?"
She nodded. It was good enough.
"But can you also promise me that you'll take care of yourself too?" He prodded her. "Don't skip your meals, get some rest, and just do things that make you happy."
"Ne. I promise to take care of myself too." She said.
"Thank you." He said before dropping a kiss on her forehead.
"Two weeks." She whispered.
"Two weeks. Wait for me, okay?" His tone was almost pleading.
"Always."
"Hyunbeen-ah." God the way he whispers her name will always be intimate to her.
"Hmm?" She looked at him again, waiting for him to say something. Instead, she felt his lips on her and she couldn't help but respond.
"I love you." He whispered to her as they pull back.
"I love you too." She smiled shyly and retreated herself back in his arms.
"Fried chicken." She said quietly, which surprised him a little.
"Sorry?"
"That's what I want to eat."
He chuckled at her. She's so cute lord help him.
"Okay. I can cook that for you."
"No!" She protested and tightened her arms around him.
"Just order it. I want to stay in your arms." She said.
"You're so cute." He chuckled again.
"Arraseo. Let's just order in so you can stay in my arms and I can keep holding you."
I'll keep holding you as long as you let me.