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Miae wasn’t the best cook out there, and certainly not the best cook in this room, but she would still offer to make something whenever cheol comes over. It’s only fair since cheol always cooks for her, and miae hates to admit it but he’s a wonderful cook, miles ahead of her.
Its strange how fast time passes, they’re older now, have moved out of their families’ respective houses and are discovering adulthood.
Their lives were getting busier everyday, jobs and errands occupying every minute of their day. They still made it a priority to spend time together.
Because it’s only when they hang out together do they catch a break. Something about miae’s presence makes cheol feel at ease, like they’re just 16 year olds in his living room watching XMEN. Miae couldn’t agree more, cheol’s presence is a soothing balm to all her worries, he makes her feel like everything is okay and under control.
She knew all her efforts were worth it when she placed the kimchi fried rice on the table between them and saw cheol’s face light up as he muttered a ‘thank you’.
He immediately scooped a portion on his spoon and offered her a bite, he would always give her the first bite of everything. Miae thinks it’s the most adorable thing ever. She admired his content expression as he watched her chew, he waited for her to finish before taking a spoonful himself.
“This is really good, a noticable improvement.” His comment made miae grin with a mouth full of rice, he immediately frowned at her and she couldn’t have shut her mouth faster.
They exchanged light words here and there, both noticeably tired. After they were done, cheol took care of cleaning up and washing the dishes.
He waddled back to where miae was sat on the floor, she met his exhausted expression with a gentle smile that he lightly returned before collapsing on the floor next to her.
Cheol layed his head on her lap, a loud yawn escaping his lips. It’s been a long day, he feels worn out and the food he just ate is making him even more sleepy.
Although miae commands all his attention, she also makes him at ease, he feels comfortable enough to let his guard down.
Miae was running her fingers through his hair and this was cheols favorite thing in the world. Miae was his favorite person in the world, the food they cook together is his favorite in the world, the time he spends with her is his favorite too. Cheol has been smiling so much more, even jungwook commented on it.
They sat in comfortable silence, miae humming softly as cheol dozed off in her lap.
“Can i stay over?” His voice vibrated through her legs, making miae chuckle.
She already knew he’d be staying over, she won’t let him leave after he’s gotten so comfortable. Besides it wont be the first time, she still thinks its cute that he feels the need to ask everytime.
“Of course, cheol. I don’t mind, I won’t mind if u stayed over everyday.” She mindlessly mumbled as she continued stroking his hair.
Her words caught his attention even though cheol was starting to doze off, “you really think so?” His voice was laced with sleep but he still couldn’t help but ask.
“Yeah! I love every second with you.” She gently smiled down at him, she never stopped brushing his hair.
Cheol jerked into a sitting position, his sleepiness forgotten. He was searching her eyes for any sign of hesitation.
“What’s with you?” She laughed at his serious expression and cupped his jaw hoping he’d relax a little.
“Miae, i also love every second with you.” His voice was small, and miae saw a glimpse of teenager cheol, his adorable shyness peeking through.
“I wish i can spend every second of my day with you, you know?” He felt like it was years until she nodded as a response.
He sucked in a breath, avoiding her gaze, he felt nervous and miae could see it.
“Cheol, relax. Just say what you want to say, it’s just me.” She cooed, as if speaking to a child, her thumb rubbing rhythmic circles on his cheek.
Cheol took a deep breath before spitting the words out, as if they burnt his tongue. And miae was stunned for a moment, a millisecond, before her face broke into the widest grin ever.
She lurched forward, englufing cheol in a hug that threw him off balance, she felt him sigh in relief as his hands wrapped around her.
“You’re such an idiot, of course we should move in together! Why were you so nervous!” Miae’s voice was full of glee.
“It’s just a big step, I didn’t want to rush you or make you uncomfortable.” He excused but miae immediately hushed him “you’re the most considerate guy i know, so shut up!”
“Okay, okay. Can we go back to me sleeping, i’m still sleepy you know.” He playfully shoved her off him and laid back in her lap.
“Who knew you were such a baby?” She grumbled as she resumed running her hands through his hair, cheol was smirking with his eyes closed “i’m your baby, though.” He whispered, but she couldn’t hear it over her own grumbling.
She quickly got over it and started to ramble on about moving in together, she was mainly talking to herself as cheol hummed replies.
“We should totally get matching slippers! And we can redecorate too! I’ve seen the cutest stuff at that mall near my work place, we should go soon. Right cheol… cheol?” She looked down at her lap and noticed him quitely snoring.
“Why is he so annoying.” She half heartedly whined, as she pushed his bangs back, his scar glared back at her.
‘Annoyingly pretty, miae thought to herself, god she is getting so sappy.
Thinking of how far cheol has grown as a person, how he’s matured makes her feel so proud of him. Who would believe that the kid that called her a pervert when they were 15 is asking her to move in now? Who would have thought that she would say yes?
Ah who is she kidding? She looks down at him, his calm expression as he snores, his eyebrows aren’t furrowed, his jaw not clenched, he was at peace and the sight made miae’s heart swell in adoration, she thought to herself that if cheol were to ever ask for anything she’d give it to him without thinking twice. Anything for her dear cheol, anything.