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Jeonghan woke up to the sound of people mumbling and talking outside his room. He immediately reached out to check his phone. It's 7 am and there are already a lot of missed calls and messages.
All from his boyfriend, Seungcheol.
*10 missed calls*
*5 new messages*
6:30 am
Hannie, I'm sorry but I can't be with you for the next few days.
6:32 am
Please do not panic. I have tested positive for Covid that's why I needed to go on a quarantine for the meantime.
6:34 am
Do not forget to eat on time, okay? Drink your vitamins, drink lots of water. Rest and sleep on time.
6:35 am
And of course, always remember that I love you.
6:36 am
I guess you're still asleep. Sleep tight, my angel. Call me when you wake up.
Jeonghan felt his chest tighten. He got up and called his boyfriend right after he read all the messages.
"Love? Cheollie? Where are you?"
"Did you just wake up? Have you eaten your breakfast?"
Jeonghan sighed. This is not the time where his boyfriend should think about him. "I asked you first. Where are you? Are you okay?"
Seungcheol softly chuckled. "Hannie… I'm okay. I don't have any symptoms but I tested positive that's why I need to undergo quarantine. No need to be worried, hmm?"
Jeonghan did not answer. Sure, their company would immediately attend to their needs especially during incidents like this. There's really no need to worry. But still, he can't help but feel anxious.
"Angel, listen. All I need to do is rest, drink medicine, and eat lots of healthy food. That's all. I'll be back in your arms in no time."
But that's not what I'm thinking about.
"Oh… wait… perhaps you'll miss me, that's why you're being like this… am I right?"
Jeonghan could swear that he could see Seungcheol grinning even if they're only talking via phone call.
"Shut up."
"Come on, let's switch to a video call. I want to see your face."
Without second thoughts, Jeonghan obliged. He saw Seungcheol lying on a bed, all wrapped up under a thick blanket.
"Are you really alright?"
Seungcheol smiled, a warm one. "Yes, I am. Especially now that I saw your face."
That's it. With one smile, with sweet words, Seungcheol could easily melt all Jeonghan's troubles away.
"I trust you. Come back to me soon, hmm? Hug me tight once your quarantine is over."
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Jeonghan sighed. It's only the second day of Seungcheol's quarantine and yet he already misses his boyfriend so much.
"Why are you sighing?", Joshua asked while replying to their fans on their fan-idol platform. "Come on, Han. Seungcheol will be okay. You don't need to worry."
"I know. But still…"
"What? You miss him?"
Jeonghan silently nodded.
"Oh my god…", Joshua covered his mouth, faking his shock. "You are really whipped. You've been together for three years already and yet you act like it's just been months since you said yes."
Jeonghan rolled his eyes and laughed. "Coming from someone who can't even stand an hour being away from Seokmin?"
Joshua laughed. "That's foul. Fine, fine. Let's just do something productive out of that misery you're in. How about you do a tiktok video?"
Jeonghan scoffed. "I'm too old for that."
Joshua laughed. "Jeonghan, we're only 27 years old. If you don't like that idea, how about we make bead bracelets? You'll make matching ones with Seungcheol?"
"I want to but my creative juices do not want to come out."
"How about you make a song?", Woozi suddenly chimed in. He has been silently listening to their conversation the whole time.
"Make a song? I don't know… Wait. Can I cover a song?"
"That sounds like a great idea. Do you have anything in mind? Korean song? English song?", Asked Joshua.
"There's this Japanese song I've been listening to recently. The title is Aitai. It means… I miss you... Rather, I want to meet you."
Joshua and Woozi looked at each other. "Okay. We'll help you with that. We don't want to see you mope and hear you sigh all over the place anymore."
"You're really the best. Thank you.", Jeonghan's eyes finally beamed with joy.
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Jeonghan is currently listening to the song he covered when he heard knocks on his door.
It's him.
He hurriedly walked towards the door and opened it. A warm embrace suddenly enveloped him.
"This is for me, right? I'm not just assuming things, right Hannie?"
Jeonghan chuckled, tightening his embrace. "Yes, love. That's for you."
"You really missed me that much?"
Jeonghan just smiled. "I'll just let the song answer your question."
Seungcheol heartily chuckled. "I missed you too. So much. I'm sorry if I was not careful."
"Ssshh. It's not your fault. Nobody's at fault. Let's just be happy that you're now finally okay."
Seungcheol lifted Jeonghan's face. He held his chin and softly left a kiss on his lover's lips. He really could never ask for more. Jeonghan is all that he ever needed.
"Thank you, Han. I'll always be grateful that you're mine. I love you so much."
Jeonghan returned the kiss, a sweet one. He feels the same. Seungcheol is indeed the one for him. "Same here, Cheollie. I love you, too."