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It was just your average weekend, lazing around in your shared home with your lovely boyfriend, who was none other than Caelen. The both of you were fortunate enough to finally have a break from work at the same time.
The both of you were on the sofa. He was busy on his phone, scrolling through social media while you laid on his lap, hugging a pillow as you were lost in your thoughts. Then suddenly, you had a wonderful idea. You stared up at Caelen, forming a devious plan.
Lately, you have felt the strong need to get praised— to be showered in compliments endlessly by your dearest boyfriend. Now that the both of you were free to relax the entire day, why not beg him for it?
Great idea, right?
With a plan in mind, you grinned and sat up. Caelen looked up from his phone, confused from the sudden lack of pressure and warmth on his lap.
"What's up?" He asked as he stared at you, his head tilting to the side.
"Oh... nothing. I just want to ask you something," you replied, your eyes practically brimming with excitement.
Caelen then shot you a suspicious stare, his instincts telling him that you were up to something. After all, you can't escape a dog's instinct, especially not with a sharp dogboy like Caelen.
"Alright... go ahead," he said in turn, still eyeing you suspiciously. It was a 50/50, meaning it could be either the worse question known to mankind, or a simple and normal curiosity that you needed to sate.
"Cae, could you... praise me? Pretty please?" You asked, smiling as you stared at him with eyes full of expectations. Was it embarrassing? Yes, but you had a mission to accomplish!
Caelen's reaction was priceless. He had to process it before smirking. That's exactly when you knew that this man wouldn't give in so easily. You thought for a second and came to a conclusion that maybe those puppy eyes were necessary.
"Yeah? You want praise, hm?" He said, using that godforsaken tone of his. He knew you liked it, and you did too. Especially with the smirk. A deadly combination, it was.
"Mhm. Will you do it for me, pretty please? I'll shower you in kisses after," you pleaded, bringing out your puppy eyes. It was a must, now that he decided that you had to practically beg for it. You could only bet that your cheeks were red, judging by how warm it felt.
The moment you hit him with the puppy eyes, he instantly lost it. We all know he's a sucker for cute things, especially you. There's no way he could resist this.
He grumbled, his cheeks reddened as he admired just how adorable you were. In the end, he lost and gave in to your whims. A win for you, a loss for him!
"Stop it... you know I'm a sucker for cute things like you, puppy. This is unfair," he whined while pouting, his dog ears drooping. He sighed as his expression shifted to a smile, ready to shower you in all the praises he had in store.
"Fine, fine... I'll praise you, you needy puppy," he continued as he cleared his throat, his hand gently hinted at you to place your head on his lap. You caught the hint, and laid on his lap, facing upwards to look at his handsome face.
"But I'm your needy puppy, right?" You asked, smiling triumphantly as you both stared into each other's eyes.
"Yes, you are. My needy puppy," He chuckled as he replied, his hand patting your head. You absolutely love his pats, especially with how gentle he was.
"You've been such a good puppy, hm? You worked so hard... I'm proud of you," he murmured, looking affectionately at you as you giggled. His praise was extremely effective, it seemed.
"You're so gorgeous, puppy. Every time I look at you, I could only find myself falling in love with you all over again. Your dazzling eyes, your smile... and everything about you," he continued, his voice softening.
"I love love how you never fail to make my day brighter. Even if we had banter over the most trivial things. It makes me laugh thinking about it, y'know?" He added. By now, your heart was racing, your cheeks were just as red as a tomato. His praises could kill you if it was a weapon.
With that, you've accomplished your mission. You got the praises you need the entire day. Well done! Just remember to give Caelen his kisses after this, alright?