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I winced in pain when I felt water touch my palm.
Goddammit.
As if on cue, Mingyu got home from work when he opened the door.
"Hi. I'm home." I heard him placing his things on the couch. He saw me holding my wrist which made his eyebrows knit.
"You okay? What happened?" He took a look at my hand.
"Yeah, I'm fine. The work I've been doing lately is just unbelievable. My hand hurts."
Mingyu looked at me in the eyes while nodding. "Go easy on yourself, babe." He ran his hand through my hair, exposing my forehead to give it a peck.
I've been working multiple part-time jobs because of my tuition fees and the rent on our shared apartment. Mingyu earned himself a well-paying job. It was great at first but it did lead to us having less time to be with each other and Mingyu would often snore oh so loud in his sleep due to his tiredness, but we still made it work.
"Sorry it seems like I can't cook dinner for you today, baby. Does ramyun sound good?"
Mingyu gave me a small smile, nodding.
"I'll do it. You're tired, aren't you?" He began to cook the noodles.
"You're more tired than I am. This is nothing compared to what you do." I answered.
"Oh shut it. Go get some rest." he caresses my hand.
I wrapped my arm around his waist, resting my chin on his shoulder while I watched him cook the ramyun.
"How was work today?" I wanted to hear his voice.
"Boring. As usual. But the thought of paycheck is what keeps me going, y'know?" He laughs. I grinned, relating.
"A vacation sounds great right now, don't you think so?" He encouraged me.
Of course it does. We badly need that right now.
I hummed in response. "We should plan it soon. Once I get my paycheck as well." I kissed his cheek which caused him to giggle.
The ramyun my man made was finally served and we started to dig in.
"It tastes good, baby. Thank you." It was almost out of reflex to give feedback to each other after we made a meal, we value being honest more than anything. It's a fun activity. You could compare our relationship to Kevin and Captain Holt's, we won't deny it much.
"Alright! Can you get me apple juice please.."
The plate now looked like it was murdered and it was time to clean up.
"I'll do the dishes." I stacked the plates.
Mingyu turned his head to me, knitting his eyebrows as he threw me a death glare.
"Are you kidding me? I didn't let you cook because your hands are hurt and now you're volunteering to do the dishes?" He blurted his words like a rap verse. I laughed.
"Don't laugh. I'm doing the dishes. Let me do this for you since you've been cooking for me the past few days. Sit your ass down for me, please?" He continued while pointing his finger at me.
"Okay. Okay. I'm sorry." I held my hands up in the air.
"Thank you! Now go!" He gestured me to 'shoo' away.
I had my airpods in while reading a book when I sensed my boyfriend calling me.
"You called me, baby?" I took my airpods out and spoke loudly, unsure of my supernatural powers.
"Yes! Come here please! I'm in the bathroom!" He shouted back.
I took the earphones out and got up to go to him.
"What's the matter?" The door was open and I saw Mingyu with a face mask on. He was grinning, gesturing me to come closer.
"You need help?" I got in the bathroom.
"Come. I'll wash your face. I don't want your hands to get wet." I chuckled and nodded, allowing him.
He squeezed a small portion of his facial cleanser and got his middle and ring finger to massage it on my face.
"My boyfriend's quite the boujee type, isn't he?" I closed my eyes when he played with my eyebrows.
He laughs before speaking, "No. You're just quite careless with your skincare routine. I don't like that, Jeon Wonwoo. Hmm?"
I hummed back in response. "I'll join you in your routine now. Don't want my baby to have an ugly ass boyfriend. Right?"
"Right!"
He rinsed my face and patted it dry with a towel.
I continued reading the book in our bedroom, waiting for Mingyu to finish his 20 minute face mask.
He finally got out and showcased his glowing skin while doing a flower pose in his silk pajamas.
I giggled and gave him a thumbs up, appreciating how beautiful my man is.
Just wow, oh my god. How did I get so lucky?
He seated on his vanity, I think he's putting lotion. He smells good, I could smell him even with a distance.
He had a cotton pad and micellar water in his hand when he crawled on the bed, sitting beside me.
"I'm gonna clean your face, babe. This is toner." He showed it to me. I smiled and nodded, allowing him once again. I mean, how can I ever deny such a guy's request?
I put my book down and he began cleaning my face.
"You're so pretty." He muttered, smiling.
"Thank you, baby." My heart tingled.
"My pretty lovey." He stared into my eyes and I swear my stomach is now upside down.
"Come here." I whispered before pulling him into my embrace.
"Is my baby tired?" I ran my hand through his hair, it's something I do to calm him down.
He hummed softly, I could see his eyes slowly closing.
"I love you." He whispered, hugging me tighter.
I turned off the lamp and got the cotton pad and micellar water out of his hands.
"Hmm. I love you more. Goodnight, baby."
We fell asleep in each other's arms.
Man, my hands could hurt all it wants, and my heart could never when I'm with him. When I'm with Mingyu.