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February 14th, 2021. It’s late in the morning on a lazy Sunday, one of the last they’ll have for a while with their comeback right around the corner, and it takes Dongheon over an hour after waking up before he remembers that today is Valentine’s Day.
Of course, it’s not really all that relevant to him since he’s not in a relationship, but a holiday is still a holiday, right? He smiles to himself at the thought of chocolate and candy and a million pink hearts and red roses, his mind still foggy from sleep as he spends way longer than usual still cozied up in his bed and scrolling through his phone.
His bedroom is fairly dark, lit only by the small bit of sunshine coming through his window, and he’s debating whether he should eat or shower first once he can finally bring himself to get up when there’s suddenly a knock on his door, soft and timid, followed by a voice even softer.
“Hyung, it’s me,” the voice that Dongheon immediately recognizes as Yeonho’s says from the other side.
“Come in!” Dongheon shouts from his bed, Dongheon dropping his phone onto the covers as Yeonho opens the door just a moment later. Yeonho steps inside and closes the door behind himself, hovering there for a few seconds too long, awkward as Dongheon sits up in his bed, shirtless, Dongheon’s blankets slipping down to pool around his hips as he stretches his arms high, his naked chest and torso on full display as he closes his eyes and moans long and loud in relief.
Dongheon opens his eyes, still stretching, and he catches Yeonho staring at his body with parted lips, Yeonho quickly looking away and letting out a little cough. Even now, Dongheon can see the flush to Yeonho’s cheeks, and Dongheon grins, because it’s not the first time he’s caught Yeonho checking him out. It’s super cute, and it’s not like Dongheon isn’t guilty of the same, Dongheon often sneaking peeks at Yeonho’s incredible ass in all those well-fitted stage outfits they wear.
It’s at that moment that Dongheon notices that Yeonho has something in his hands, and Dongheon lowers his arms, patting a spot next to him on the bed for Yeonho to come sit down. The bed creaks slightly at the addition of a second person, Yeonho not making eye contact as he sits beside Dongheon and looks down at the box in his hands, and up close like this in the low light, Yeonho looks so pretty, barefaced and babyish and soft. He’s still in his pajamas and his hair is still a little messy, and even after all this time, Dongheon still can’t control the way his heart warms with fondness at how adorable Yeonho can be when he’s feeling shy.
“I wanted to give this to you today,” Yeonho says, voice quiet, turning slightly so he can face Dongheon, and when they finally make eye contact, Dongheon can see the way Yeonho’s eyes light up as Dongheon takes the box, Yeonho’s gaze then slipping down to the bed as he starts playing with his hands in his lap.
Dongheon’s attention then turns to the gift. It’s a box of chocolates, all wrapped up in pretty packaging, and there’s an envelope attached to the top. A card with Dongheon’s name on it.
“This is...” Dongheon starts, his heart suddenly beating much too fast as he looks up at Yeonho again, Dongheon still clutching tight to the box in his hands and suddenly feeling warmer, feeling even more naked when their eyes meet.
It’s then that Dongheon remembers what else is happening today. The second cover that he and Yeonho had made together for Veriground is finally being released for the fans. Neither Dongheon nor Yeonho has seen the finished product yet, and they haven’t talked about it since then, but Dongheon knows that Yeonho hasn’t forgotten about what happened that day when they were filming. Dongheon hasn’t either, he’s never stopped thinking about it, that shared, precious memory all tucked away deep inside, sweet and soft like Yeonho’s hand on his when Dongheon looks down and starts to open the card.
“Open it alone,” Yeonho says when Dongheon looks back up at him, and Yeonho chuckles. “Honestly, it’s pretty embarrassing,” Yeonho says, his smile bright and beautiful.
Dongheon laughs, setting the card and chocolates down on the bed and gesturing to Yeonho for a hug, and the two of them embrace, Yeonho hugging Dongheon tight around the waist, Yeonho’s hands splayed on the bare muscles of Dongheon’s back, Dongheon’s arms around Yeonho’s shoulders, Dongheon momentarily burying his face in Yeonho’s neck, taking in his scent and warmth, feeling Yeonho’s heartbeat against his own, the feeling of hugging Yeonho like this Dongheon’s ultimate comfort.
When they unwind from each other, there’s an awkward pause between them, Dongheon’s hands skimming down Yeonho’s chest back down to the bed, both of them laughing quietly, and neither of them moves, Dongheon’s heart skipping just before Yeonho closes his eyes and leans in to kiss Dongheon’s cheek, Yeonho’s lips like flower petals on Dongheon’s skin.
Yeonho pulls back after a long moment, and their eyes meet once again, Yeonho quickly standing up from the bed and turning away, his ears red. Dongheon watches him, doesn’t say a word as Yeonho gives him a nervous little wave and then leaves, Dongheon sitting there breathless, still trying to find his way back down to Earth after floating away like a balloon.
Dongheon slowly reaches for the chocolates beside him, opening the box and popping one into his mouth before taking the card into his hands, enjoying the chocolate while he opens the card to a long message written in Yeonho’s familiar handwriting.
As Dongheon pours over the words and tastes chocolate on his tongue, he smiles, and he touches his cheek where Yeonho had kissed him, because yeah, the way he feels about Yeonho is pretty embarrassing too.