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The soft glow of the evening light filtered through the window, casting a gentle hue over Daeho’s room. Bathing the room in a soft golden from the setting sun. The world outside seemed to have melted away, only gentle chirping of the birds could be heard from outside.
Daeho and Namgyu were nestled together, their bodies wrapped in the warmth of each other and their legs tangled together.
Namgyu’s head rested comfortably on Daeho’s broad chest, their breathing steady and synchronized. Namgyu could hear Daeho’s heart beating in his chest.
Namgyu blinks slowly, trying his best not to drift off as the atmosphere in the room is too calm and peaceful not to.
Daeho’s hair was loose, strands of hair falling off to the side of his temples nicely. He brushes his fingers through Namgyu’s smooth and soft hair, each move subtle and deliberate.
Daeho moves his head downward, “Hey, you asleep?”
Daeho’s voice caught Namgyu from drifting off, his eyes lightly litting up in response.
“Was about to.” Namgyu gave a short reply, he moved his head to adjust himself as he rubbed one of his eyelids with his fingers lazily.
Daeho hummed in response, his fingers still threading through Namgyu’s hair. His eyes examined Namgyu for a moment, that’s when he noticed a few light brown specks that scattered along Namgyu’s left cheek to the bridge of his nose then to his right cheek.
Daeho blinked once—then twice, before speaking up, “I didn’t know you had freckles on your face.” sounding genuinely surprised.
Namgyu glanced up at him, “Huh?” Daeho’s affirmation might’ve caught him off guard. “Oh. Yeah.” He sniffed his non-existent snot, “You can only see them up close.” he casually stated.
“How come this is the first time I’ve seen them?” Daeho’s curiosity spiked, he let his fingers caress Namgyu’s cheeks that’s dotted with his freckles that almost look like constellations. They look very light and delicate. Every each one has a unique mark that makes his face stands out.
Namgyu hummed, “I always cover them up.” he answered vaguely, shrugging with one shoulder.
Daeho’s gaze changed, his brows creased softly and his lips pursed into a pout, “Why’s that? They look really pretty on you.” he subconsciously pinched one of Namgyu’s cheeks.
The sudden compliment made Namgyu tensed slightly, his smile is soft but there is a flicker of something guarded in his eyes. “You’re just saying that.” He tries to hide his face as he feels his cheeks heating up in response.
Daeho continues to pout his lips childishly at Namgyu’s denial, “What if I’m not?” he trace his finger from one of Namgyu’s freckles to another. “I adore them, really.”
Namgyu’s smile turns into a thin line as he pressed his lips together in resignation. “I… I don’t know,” He says without context, “I’m a bit self-conscious about my freckles.” he embarrassingly admits.
“And you saying you love them makes me feel bad.” His voice seems to have quietened, not sharing a glance at Daeho.
Daeho stayed quiet, letting Namgyu’s confession sink in, not once taking his eyes off of Namgyu and his adorable freckles.
Then without warning or hesitation, Daeho leaned forward, his right hand supporting Namgyu’s back and his left hand resting on Namgyu’s waist, he placed a soft kiss onto Namgyu’s cheek, the area where he has the most freckles on.
Namgyu was caught by surprise, he squinted his eyes as Daeho’s lips lingered on his cheek, “What’re you…”
When Daeho pulled away, Namgyu glanced up at Daeho and sees the most endearing look in his eyes, the corner of his lips curving upwards tenderly. ‘What a dork,’ Namgyu thought.
Namgyu could barely contain himself from scoffing, “Is this how you convince me?” he says as he resists a smile.
Daeho is now smiling ear to ear, “Just wanna show you how much I appreciate them.” he leaned forward to place another kiss on Namgyu’s freckles. “Since this guy couldn’t be convinced until his boyfriend kisses them.”
Namgyu almost wants to burst out laughing, “You’re so corny!” he pushed Daeho off lightly, but his smile is in clear view, his face is burning up and his heart feels weird in a good way.
Daeho just chuckles in response, he threads his fingers through Namgyu’s hair once, before going to caress his face gently, “Namgyu, my pretty boy.”
Namgyu’s heart fluttered at the name, “Stop it, you’re so cringe.” the tone in his voice betrays him, he doesn’t want Daeho to stop.
“Oh, yeah?” Daeho leaned forward to place another kiss on Namgyu’s cheek just to annoy him. On the second attempt, Namgyu was fed up and dodged, then abruptly pressed his lips against Daeho’s to make him caught off guard.
Daeho melted into the kiss immediately, his right hand still on Namgyu’s waist as he held their bodies closer. The kiss lasted only briefly—soft and delicate, before Namgyu pulled away, “I can be cringe too.” he cheekily commented, there's an obvious mischievous grin on his face.
Daeho pouts his lips once again, his brows furrowing in pseudo childishness, “Stop being so cute, will you?” he pinched one of Namgyu’s cheeks as cute aggression starts to overflow.
Namgyu chuckles, his lips forms a downturned smile, “Then, how is this guy gonna be convinced by his boyfriend?” he teasingly says, his hand resting on Daeho’s face.
Then, for a moment, they both laughed, their heads touching each other’s, every second of this felt surreal. Their hands intertwining gently.
After that, it was comfortable silence between them. Then Daeho thought of something to eat for dinner later, “Any suggestions what to eat later? I can buy the ingredients.” he starts.
Namgyu hummed, he nuzzles his cheek against Daeho’s chest, “How about we just order takeouts for tonight?” he suggests while he has his eyes shut.
Daeho hummed in confusion, his brows furrowing slightly, “But, we already had takeouts yesterday.” he ran his fingers through Namgyu’s hair.
Namgyu groans, “I don’t want you to get out of bed.” he murmured childishly. It’s been a while since Namgyu had unravel this vulnerable side of him to anyone.
To tell the truth, Daeho also doesn’t want to get out of bed, so in the end, he agreed with Namgyu’s suggestion.
“Okay, takeouts for tonight, then.” Daeho murmurs as he went to give Namgyu a soft peck on the forehead. And Namgyu was more than pleased by Daeho’s confirmation.