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goroaix · 5 months
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In the leftover image of you that I cannot erase, you are my vivid dream
Sohn Hyunwoo x fem reader
Lumberjack/historical sort of au
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Graphic depictions of injuries. Very slight hint of an ED/controlling parents. Also it's a little bit of traditional gender roles but nothing egregious, I promise.
『 To know that the generations before him had tilled these lands, planted each seed, tended to each crop - it was enough for Hyunwoo. The simple life of a lumberjack was all he needed to feel fulfilled. Yet, he, alone, could not eat every fruit from his ancestor's trees. 』
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Today was a night like any other. The outside was quiet, only the sounds of crickets and nocturnal animals disturbing the tranquil blanket of the moon and stars. The air was still and Hyunwoo had tucked everything away in preparation for the morning - where he would spend a good majority of his day chopping up wood of trees that he had felled.
He had just managed to close his eyes, about to relax into the softness of his bed and newly bought pillow, when he heard something odd.
It was unlike anything else he had ever heard from the forest. It sounded like weeping, wailing of some sort that picked up and died down within seconds of the other. Normally, he would have thought of it as something that the wind carried as it blew through a hollow but it was too… alive for that.
Hyunwoo frowned, his eyebrows knitting together as he got up on one elbow, scratching his ear with his free hand. For a moment, there was silence.
Then it started again and he thought to ignore it and continue with his plans for an early night - chopping wood did take lots of energy after all and he needed every last wink. Yet he He couldn’t shake this nagging feeling that it wasn’t something to let fade into the background. Hyunwoo wasn’t the kind of man to have things that irked him be left unattended.
So, with a half sigh and half grunt, he swung his legs out from his bed and sat up, his lips pursed before he pulled on his slippers and left his bedroom. This was where the sound became louder, no longer hindered by the wooden door and instead it wafted in through the slightly ajar windows, pausing again before picking up.
He wouldn’t say that he was someone that was easily spooked, and he wasn’t really scared but he did feel a little uneasy. This was worth investigating; he’d sleep well knowing it was nothing in the end.
Grabbing an oil lantern, he lit a match and turned it on, stepping out of the back door that was situated directly on a path to the forest. During the day it was beautiful, a vast expanse of greenery that spoke volumes on the wonder of nature and its intricacies. It stood tall against the azure of the sky, dwarfing his cottage that stood alone on the outskirts, and that difference was only more stark at night where the trees turned to gnarled limbs that swayed in tune with the wind, the shadows twisting into something more evil than delicate.
But Hyunwoo paid no mind to that. Honestly, it hardly bothered him anymore. Everything in the forest was easily recognised and he knew it inside out from his years of exploring both with his parents and unaccompanied.
Rubbing his eyes, he closed the door behind him and began making his way down the path, entering the forest’s domain. Here, the sound was the loudest and it seemed to echo around him, bouncing off the barks of various trees and travelling around him. The lamp’s light was bright, having recently been filled with more oil, and he was able to use it to efficiently navigate the darker routes.
With every step he took he got closer to the source and the sounds seemed more alive, like something was weeping from pain. A pang of concern rushed through him and he went closer, pushing throughthe bushes before he reached the area where it was coming from.
It was hard to see from this distance but it seemed to be something white that had curled up into a ball.
Hyunwoo held out the lamp, letting it illuminate the creature - only to have the shock of his life.
For it was no animal, but a human woman that was crying, her face hidden by her hands before she looked up upon the shine of his lamp, confusion clear in her eyes.
Oh. This was… definitely not normal.
"Are you okay?" He asked, not knowing what else to say in this situation. Animals were more his area of expertise. "Are you hurt?"
Her lips pursed and she looked down at her feet, the fabric of her rather intricate dress covering them up. Then, with great care and trembling hands, she moved the material to reveal the true cause of her pain.
A wolf trap.
"Oh no," he uttered to himself, eyebrows furrowed. Who had left this inhumane device behind? It certainly wasn't him! He never hunted the predator animals that passed by.
Blood seeped from the puncture marks, the sharp, metal teeth buried in the soft flesh of her ankle and rendering her immobile. Purple inflamed skin surrounded the broken tissue, bruising forming around the fresh wound and he spied the cuts on her crimson coated fingers - likely from trying to pry it open.
No wonder she was crying, he thought, these traps were made to capture large, wild animals. She would be lucky if she didn't have any sort of permanent scar.
"I'll get you out," he reassured, setting the lamp down and inspecting the trap. It was an older model that was triggered by the slightest touch, the spring recoil made to be harsh and powerful to stop the animal there and then. Such a thing would only spell disaster for a delicate human ankle. Had it been a bear trap then the only mode of removal would have been to sever her foot from her leg.
Hyunwoo kneeled beside her, mindful of the fact that she was likely scared and exhausted. His hands, while calloused and hardened from manual labour, were gentle as they touched swollen skin. It was tilted to the left to allow him a clearer view of the mechanism but she hissed in pain despite clearly trying her hardest to contain her exclamations. "Oh, I'm sorry," he mumbled, thumb rubbing the uninjured skin in apology.
The lamp was pulled closer, eyes narrowed to get a better view and he saw that there was a small button within. It had a faded symbol that had rusted over, making it illegible.
His left hand pushed into the small gap, fingers patting around the confined space to reach it when his index finger brushed over it. The placement was purposefully inconvenient, not intended to be undone by the animal or until the owner was sure that their kill had parted ways with this world. He wasn’t an advocate for these types of traps simply because of how inhumane they were, making the animal suffer until its last moments or it was desperate enough to bite off its own leg in order to escape.
He pursed his lips in concentration, pressing down harder on the button despite the awkward angle and the way the edge of the metal dug into his skin. Then, a few seconds later, it popped open and she sighed in relief. The damage was done and it was worse than he had initially thought, the teeth of it having torn almost all the way through the meat and into the muscle with blood dribbling from the now exposed wounds. Honestly, he wondered how she hadn’t passed out from shock.
“Thank you,” she murmured, voice shaking and thick with congestion. Hyunwoo simply nodded, trying to give her a comforting smile despite wondering what on earth he could do now. There was no feasible way for her to walk on that ankle and he would never leave anyone to die in the woods.
“Is it okay if I take you home? It’s down there, the cottage by the road.” He pointed in the general direction but it was dark and the only light was that of his lamp. This woman had no choice but to trust him and he wouldn’t dare to betray it.
“...Yes, it’s okay.”
Lifting her wouldn’t be a problem for him; Hyunwoo would easily lift upwards of 200kg with the work he did. No, it was the fact that he had to be incredibly mindful of her ankle and any other injuries that she might have sustained.
“Please tell me if this is uncomfortable.” With his voice barely above a murmur, he reached around her back and under her knees, lifting her as though she were a doll. The lamp was cradled in her arms, held for them both and her leg dangled uselessly. “I’ll walk us back now.”
She nodded and said nothing else, body tense in his hold though he couldn’t blame her. It was with great care that he made his way to his cottage again, feeling guilt ebb through him when her leg grazed against his side and she tried her hardest to contain the gasps of agony.
It did confuse him in the moments that he could think about something other than this woman’s safety and injury, that someone wearing such expensive and silken clothing would be out in the middle of the forest. The fabric intertwined with his fingers was made with care and quality - the kind of thing that he would only buy after saving for years upon years.
But Hyunwoo had more important things to worry about than this, and he continued on the path home.
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kpopimaginings · 2 years
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Monsta X Reaction: The First ‘I Love You’
Shownu
Poor boy overthinks everything. Gets way too in his head and will end up just blurting it out one day. You're probably halfway through an unrelated conversation and his mind wanders so he just says it. The abruptness in his tone throws you off a bit, until you realise what he said. There's a bit of an awkward silence before you assure him that you love him too and you are really happy that he told you, even if it was a bit of an unconventional conffession!
Wonho
One of the shier ones. Probably falls in love really quick, but has a lot of walls up and struggles to express how he is feeling. Needs to build up trust with you first. There's a chance you beat him to it, but he will have no issue saying it back once you've broken the ice there. If he is the first to say it and you say it back he is probably going to be all giggly and soft and super happy. Once the words are said, he becomes a lot more confident and secure in the relationship.
Minhyuk
Says it without realising. The two of you are just messing around and a 'love you' slips out. Internally he's flustered, but manages to put on a confident face and own it. "That wasn't how I planned on telling you for the first time, but yeah, I love you." Another happy giggly boy once you say it back.
Kihyun
Will happily and confidently tell you as soon as he realises. If it feels a bit early to you and you aren't ready to say it back, that's fine. He will assure you he isn't going anywhere, and you don't need to say it until you are comfortable too. Just know that he loves you and will be there for you anyway.
Hyungwon
Introvert energy. Even if he feels it really early on, he's hesitant to say it. Probably wants to say it a lot, but takes too long to hype himself up and the moment passes. When you inevitably end up saying it first, he's a little surprised and super happy. "Really? Oh good, because I love you too, I just didn't know how or when to say it." After a little assurance from you he is much more comfortable to say it again.
Joohoney
A bit nervous about it. Will wait a while into the relationship before saying the words aloud, even if he knows he means it earlier on. He's just worried if he says it too early, he'll scare you off. There is a chance you'll beat him to it and get the first 'I love you' in, but once it's been said, he isn't going to stop. Will literally tell you every chance he gets from then on.
I.M.
Kind of says it by accident. You are just being you, maybe reading or drawing or watching nature, something simple, and he finds you so endearing that it just slips out. His muttered "I love you" makes you look over, and he becomes flustered. "Wait - I mean - fuck it, I mean I love you. You're amazing and I'm so pleased you're mine"
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seungkwansphd · 2 years
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she catches crabs by the seashore
pairing: shownu x reader wordcount: 772 summary: you run into this strange, handsome man at the beach a lot. genre/themes: firefighter!shownu, marine biologist/grad student!reader, it’s just FLUFF people
a/n: missing shownu hours open 24/7. also firefighter shownu, doesn’t it just make sense???
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    You muttered hushed swearwords and curses to yourself as you waded through knee high water, searching for nocturnal crabs.
“Oh, nocturnal crabs will be a cool subject to study!” you chirped in a sarcastic voice, recalling your own words, “Definitely don’t study a diurnal organism like a normal person!” you grumbled. Your eyes squinted in the dark, following your headlamp as you searched the waters.
“Mornin’ teach!” a familiar voice rang out from behind you, startling you nonetheless.
“Ah sh-,” you cut yourself off before turning to greet the man that always seemed to be running along the beach at the ass crack of dawn. “Ah morning Shownu,” your smile tiredly at him.
“How are things going today?” he smiled at you, sweat glistening across his brow under the moonlight.
“Not so good, can’t find many of my friends today,” you huffed, obviously disappointed.
“You want some help?” he offered, already wading into the water.
“Ah! No, NO your shoes!” waved your hands at him in a panic.
“Ah, that’s not important,” Shownu squinted in the light of your headlamp, “But if you could point your light at the water, that would be good. I’m going blind here,” he laughed.
“Ah, shit, sorry!” you blushed, redirecting your light toward the water.
    For about fifteen minutes, the pair of you muddled around the water, searching for crabs, but mostly failing. You had already been soaked from several failed attempts. You hadn’t been expecting Shownu to be so all-in, but he was somehow wetter than you after a few falls into the water. At the end of it, you had no more specimens to show for it, but were in an infinitely better mood.
“Well, I gotta get going,” Shownu announced, wringing out one last section of his shirt before continuing his jog down the beach.
“Bye!” you laughed heartily before returning to your field work.
“Ooh! Another one!” you jumped up and down giddily, dropping yet another crab into your bucket. The weather had warmed up lately and it either made the crabs incredibly relaxed or sleepy, because it was easier than ever to collect specimens.
“Ah! You’re back!” Shownu’s now-familiar voice greeted you.
“Yes!” you turned to beam at him.
“Good day today?” he asked, taking in your bright smile.
“Yes, very,” you nodded enthusiastically, showing him your bucket.
“Hello!” he saluted the crabs before returning his attention to you, “What are you working on with them anyways?”
“Ah, it’s for my graduate research,” you explained, “I’m monitoring population density compared against environmental factors.”
“Huh, that’s cool,” Shownu nodded with a mildly impressed expression on his face.
“It’s not, but you’re kind to say so,” you laughed, “What do you do for work, Shownu?”
“I’m a firefighter,” he answered simply.
“Isn’t that a bit too much of a cliche?” you chuckled heartily.
“What is?” he asked, staring at you blankly.
“Handsome firefighter runs on the beach in the morning?” you’re suddenly overcome by a fit of giggles at the absurdity of it, “It doesn’t seem real!”
“Hm, it doesn’t seem that funny to me,” Shownu grumbles. It’s not until he’s several meters away that he realizes you called him handsome.
    Screaming in silence, you think about pulling your hair out for a third time as you process data. As much as you loved science, you certainly would not complain if it involved sitting at a computer and parsing through numbers just a little less. Every so often, as you were entering in crab counts, your mind wandered to the handsome firefighter that had become your fieldwork friend.
    While you’d been absent from the beach, Shownu had kept to his daily routine. At first, he hadn’t been surprised to see you missing as you occasionally missed a day here and there. Towards the end of a solid week without you, he had to admit he both missed and hoped that nothing bad had happened to you.
“You’re back!”
    You look up in time to see Shownu pick up the pace as he closes the last few yards between you.
“Oh, yep!” you smile, balancing your bucket against your hip, “Good to see you again.”
“I was worried I wouldn’t see you again!” Shownu laughed.
“Ah, can’t keep me away from these crabs,” you joked, heart fluttering a bit at the way Shownu was looking at you.
“Well, before you actually finish up with your project, can I get your number? I’d love to see you not on the beach. Or on the beach, but not like this,” he tripped over his words, ears reddening.
“I’d love that,” you laughed, flushing.
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spacequokka · 1 year
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“How was I ever stupid enough to love you?”
An awkward pause followed before Hyunwoo asked, “You love me?”
You looked at him, startled and nervous. “What? Who said that?” He had that classic lost look as he slowly processed the words. You panicked, mind racing to come up with something to cover your dumb ass mouth. “You’re hearing things.”
“How?” He gestured at the car’s dashboard. “We’re the only ones here. The radio’s off. I know I’m getting old, but not that old.”
You groaned and covered your face. “Okay, so…pretend you didn’t hear that. Just, I dunno, act like nothing happened.”
And he was quiet. For a few blissful moments, you believed that was the end of it and you could go back to your pitiful secret pining. After all, it was easier to be a friend than no one at all.
But Hyunwoo loved playing Captain Save-A-Hoe.
“I hope you didn’t mean that,” he whispered.
You flinched, and for the briefest second, your mask of indifference slipped. “Yeah.” You forced a laugh. “You know me. Always joking around and exaggerating. Just…ignore me, I guess.”
He reached across the armrest and took your hand in his. “I really hope you don’t believe you could ever be anything but brave and selfless for keeping me in your heart.”
You almost stopped breathing. Eyes wide and mouth gaping like a fucking fish as he threaded your fingers together. With his gaze on your hands, he confessed, “I never thought you’d see me like that, but I’m glad you do. We can be honest with each other now and do official couple stuff instead of suffering through karaoke with our silly friends.”
“I…you sure? I mean, I know I can be a mess—”
“More than anything, love.”
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monbebe26-monstax · 1 year
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A Very Cute Neighbor (Part 6)
(Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4) (Part 5)
Shownu’s elbow bumped yours as you both worked on washing the dishes. You giggled after he made you drop the plate back into the water. The slight slosh of the water dampening the counters edge.
“Careful,” he instructs and you look at him in surprise.
“You made me drop it!” You chide and he laughs which makes you smile bigger. “Last one,” you say handing him the now clean plate and he takes it drying it while you empty the sink and rinse it out.
You lean back on the edge of the counter as you watch him put away the last of the dishes. The long lean line of his body catching you attention as well as the flex of his arm muscles as he places the plate high in the cabinet. He turns, but you can’t help yourself. His gaze falls on you. The atmosphere seemed to shift around. Wordlessly he neared you before tossing the dish towel onto the counter. You tipped your head back to look up at him. His dark eyes staring deep into yours. 
“I like you,” he says softly. His hand reaching out to touch your waist. You don’t move and he takes it as sign to continue. “And I have a feeling you feel the same.”
“Maybe,” you offer and he tries to hide his smile before leaning down.
“Maybe? That’s all I get?” He asks, his voice teasing as his breath fans down your neck. You shiver and start to reach out to touch his stomach. 
His lips brush down your temple. Your body reacts and you arch into him, pressing against him. He grins, proud of the reaction he is able to elicit.  
“Shownu,” you murmur.
“Mmm?” He asks, his mouth nearing yours.
“Kiss me?” You ask and he does.
You kiss him back and it’s like a thousand stars bursting to life inside of you. He presses you back against the sink edge as your nails skim down his abs. He lifts you with ease and a spill of giggles leave you. After he shifts placing you on the counter he slides between your knees and you let him, arms wrapping around his shoulders, and his hands on your lower back. The kissing ends and he leans back to study you.
“Don’t stop,” you plead and reach for his shirt to pull him back into you. He smirks as you tug. 
He comes willingly after a moment, his mouth on yours and you moan into him.
“I don’t want to stop,” he confesses. 
“So don’t.”
“Stay the night then,” he breathes, his nose brushing yours, both of your eyes closed as you pant for air. You were on the edge and if you stayed tonight you knew you wouldn’t be able to stay to yourself.
“I shouldn’t.”
“Why not?” He asks, rocking back on his heels.
Your hair was mussed, lips swollen and red, as you stare at him. “Because if I stay I don’t think I can keep to myself.”
“Maybe that was my plan,” he teases making you blush hotter.
He brushes his lips against yours before stepping back and letting his gaze run over you. You stare back at him, heart racing before you look away, cheeks flaming hot and your body aching for you to say yes.
“I can’t, not yet,” you whisper still not looking at him. He steps closer, grasping your hand and bringing your knuckles to his lips.
“And that’s okay.”
You turn your gaze back to his and he nods reassuringly. 
“We take our time.”
“Okay.”
You both grasp your glasses and move to his sofa. You curl up against the armrest and watch him as he stretches out beside you.
“I will sleep well now,” you confess. “Full of delicious food and good wine.”
“I’m glad I could help.”
You lean into his touch as he strokes your cheek. “Thank you for coming tonight.”
“Of course!” You smile and lean into his side. His arm folds around you as you get comfortable together.
“Can you stay for a movie?”
“Of course.”
He grabs his remote control and starts a movie before reaching and grabbing an extra throw blanket to keep you warm. You smile immediately before looking at him.
“Thank you.”
“Anytime,” he responds before leaning down to kiss you again.
(Part 7) coming soon
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blu-joons · 2 years
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BEST FRIEND MONSTA X A⇴Z HEADCANON ⇴ Son Hyunwoo
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A ⇴ ATTENTION
He was very protective of you and so Hyunwoo would mainly have his attention watching over you because he wanted to make sure that you were safe, and so that he could step in if you were feeling uncomfortable at all.
B ⇴ BICKER
The two of you didn’t tend to bicker too much with each other as you got older. Hyunwoo hated bickering with you because he was used to being the leader mainly and trying to be mature about situations, whereas bickering reminded him of how he used to be as a kid before he took on all of his responsibility.
C ⇴ COMFORT
One of the best things about having Hyunwoo as a best friend was that he was always right by your side whenever you needed comforting. He always knew exactly what to do, whether that was give you some space or a hug or sit and silence or talk things through with you, he did whatever you wanted to do.
D ⇴ DISAGREEMENTS
There was a very little chance that Hyunwoo would let the two of you disagree about something for too long, he was used to having to squash arguments between the other members in the group and did the exact same with you too. Most of the time he’d end up deciding that the two of you should do what you want to do as he didn’t want an unnecessary argument to start between the two of you when he felt otherwise.
E ⇴ EARLY YEARS
You found yourself trusting in Hyunwoo pretty much from the start of your relationship which meant that you relied on him a lot. He cared about you a lot because he found himself getting along with you so well and enjoying your company, and so he would often stay by your side when the two of you went out, even if you were with other people, because he loved to protect you and see you smiling.
F ⇴ FAMILY
Hyunwoo’s family got along with you incredibly well, it was pretty impossible for them not to like you with how much Hyunwoo talked about you to them. They were beyond happy that Hyunwoo had a best friend who made him smile as much as you did, and ever since the first time that they had all met you they could all see exactly why Hyunwoo had decided that you would be his best friend, adoring his personality.
G ⇴ GETTING TOGETHER
Most of the time when the two of you met up with one another you would try and do it pretty privately, as Hyunwoo especially didn’t want any hassle following you. He tried his best to always keep you away from any danger and so usually tried to keep your time together at the dorm where you could be comfortable.
H ⇴ HABITS
The two of you had a habit of having the same routine pretty much anytime the two of you went out together. Coffee was always a must for the two of you, and it would never be too long before Hyunwoo would complain that he was hungry too so you’d stop for food before heading back down to the dorm.
I ⇴ INSIDE JOKES
To make sure that the two of you didn’t forget your inside jokes, you kept a jar underneath your bed, filled with pieces of paper where you had written your inside jokes so that the two of you could always remind yourselves of the funny moments in your friendship by looking back through the jar together.
J ⇴ JEALOUSY
There weren’t many times when Hyunwoo would get jealous as your best friend, he liked to know more than anything that you had other people looking out for you too. Even around those friends of yours that he had known for several years though, Hyunwoo still couldn’t help himself but to be protective of you, keeping those friends at arm’s length most of the time so that he could be the one closest to you.
K ⇴ KICKS
Hyunwoo got a kick out of seeing you do well, he was your biggest supporter in everything that you did, and he loved to see you succeed. Whether it was something big, like a promotion, or something small like managing to drive to work without getting nervous, he was always rooting for you and feeling proud too.
L ⇴ LOVE
He loved that he had you as an escape from being an idol more than anything else, and how you always managed to stop Hyunwoo from thinking about work for a little while. When you could tell that the music was particularly playing on Hyunwoo’s mind then you would invite him to your place for the evening and do everything that you could to remind him to just be human for a bit and stop feeling the pressure.
M ⇴ MEETING
The two of you met in a dance class when you were younger, with Hyunwoo asking you if you wanted a bit of help when you failed to pick up a move. He made it look easy, managing to help you get it down, and sticking by your side for the rest of the class, more than happy to help again if you needed him.
N ⇴ NONSENSE
Whilst Hyunwoo had to be the leader and behave for most of the time, when he was around you, all of that was forgotten. He loved being able to relax and let go of anything whenever he spent time with you.
O ⇴ OBSESSION
Hyunwoo was obsessed with your personality and how well it complimented his personality. Everyone always passed comment on how well the two of you seemed to get along like two peas in a pod together.
P ⇴ PRECIOUS MOMENTS
The moments that meant the most to Hyunwoo were the ones when you were there to see him doing well. His heart raced whenever he knew that you were at a show or on your way to support him during filming for something, often being that spark that he needed to smile, even when he was feeling exhausted.
Q ⇴ QUESTIONS
If he needed help, especially with work, then Hyunwoo would turn to you. He hated turning to the people at work because he didn’t want them to think that he couldn’t do it, whereas you would never judge him.
R ⇴ RANDOM FACTS
Before he enlisted into the military, Hyunwoo surprised you with a scrapbook that he had made to represent your years of friendship. Many of your favourite memories were included in it, with things like tickets and receipts stuck onto the pages too, many of which you were surprised to see that he had remembered.
S ⇴ SUPPORT
Having your support meant the world to Hyunwoo, and he never let you forget that either. Every single time you showed up to support him he always made sure to tell you how thankful he was, and most of the time often repaid you for it too by taking you out to dinner or making time to do something with you.
T ⇴ TRIPS
Every single year for your birthday Hyunwoo would take you away somewhere. If you had mentioned a spot that you liked then he would arrange for the two of you to go there when he had the time to take you.
U ⇴ ULTIMATE
He had the perfect best friend in his opinion, there was absolutely nothing about your friendship that Hyunwoo wanted to change.
V ⇴ VISITS
If he knew that you weren’t doing anything and on your own, he would always tell you to drop by at the studio and spend some time with him so that you weren’t alone, and so that Hyunwoo could check on you too.
W ⇴ WISDOM
He was the best when it came to advice, over the years Hyunwoo had picked up on plenty of wisdom to pass onto you when you needed it.
X ⇴ XXXX
Whilst the two of you weren’t massively affectionate when you were with each other, if he felt that you needed a hug then Hyunwoo would always be there to give you one or give your frame a squeeze of encouragement.
Y ⇴ YOU
You were his inspiration, he watched you in awe quite a lot of the time as your best friend.
Z ⇴ ZZZ
When you stayed at the dorm quite late, Hyunwoo refused to let you go home. He would give his bed up in a heartbeat for you and sleep on the sofa so that he knew that you were safe and not out in the cold.
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wavelikewhat · 2 years
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Starlight in Seoul
Pairing: Shownu x undefined, Minhyuk x undefined Wordcount: 1875 Content notes: none! it's very wholesome Summary: Shownu takes his dog on a long evening walk and spots an old friend. Genre/themes: fluff, Monstas as parents/dogparents, Monstas in the future, tbh this is wish fulfillment because I want them to be so happy with whatever kind of family they want A/N: special thanks to @seungkwansphd for love and support <3
Shownu pushed the door open and heard Poppy scrambling toward him through the dark apartment. The overhead light turned on automatically as he stepped into the apartment, and he smiled as he prepared to greet the fluffy white puppy eager to shower him with affection. 
Poppy’s toenails clicked tap-tap-tap on the hardwood floors as she wove excitedly through Shownu’s feet and legs until the tall man squatted down. “Poppy! Annyeong!” He offered one hand to the puppy and reached back with the other to gently close the door behind him.
“I’m sorry I’m so late tonight, Poppy. We were both supposed to finish working early, but it doesn’t always turn out that way.” He scratched the puppy vigorously with all his fingers. She yipped and he laughed happily at her excitement.
Shownu stood up and slipped off his sneakers before entering the long hallway. “Let me change my clothes and we can go outside. I know you've been waiting all night for our walk. I’m sorry, it's only you and me tonight. But as soon as I get changed we can go outside.”
The puppy followed him as he rushed through the apartment, heading toward the bedroom. He opened the large wardrobe door and caught a flash of her blurry white reflection in the full length mirror attached inside. He smiled to himself. She had only been with them for a few weeks, but just as everyone had predicted she was already his shadow. 
Within a few minutes, Shownu was walking back to the front door dressed in black sweatpants and a plain white tee. Poppy ran past him and danced in place below the wall hook that held her leash. 
He took the leash off the hook and bent over to attach the harness around her warm little body. “Ok Poppy, it’s finally time for a walk! It’s your favorite time of the day, except meal time. You’re like me. Mealtime and walk-time are my favorite parts of the day, too.” He rubbed the top of her head with his thumb and she yipped.
Shownu slipped on his white sneakers and stood up, holding the leash in one hand. He patted his pocket for his phone and nodded to himself when he felt it through the sweatpants. He grabbed a plain black ballcap from another hook on the wall and placed it on his head, then he pulled the door open for the two of them. “Let’s go, Poppy!”
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It was a clear, cool night. He only saw a few other people along the road as he and Poppy walked through the neighborhood. 
Usually, the three of them took a winding walk together in the evening, wandering down every quiet street and catching up on everything that had happened during the day. On some nights, it was a long quiet walk instead, holding hands in comfortable silence as Poppy explored scents and sounds of the night. 
Tonight it was just the two of them, and Shownu was in a contemplative mood. He found himself thinking about things he hadn’t thought about in a while. He decided to stay out a little longer than usual before turning back toward home.
Up ahead, he spotted a small park with a playground for young children. During the daytime it was full of kids chasing each other, their parents sipping iced coffees on the benches that lined the play area. After dark, the area was lit by street lamps and the benches often had couples chatting quietly close together or friends sharing a few beers after a long day.
Tonight, the benches were all empty, but there was one person on the swings. They were swaying gently, side to side, and their head was tilted up toward the night sky.
As he and Poppy drew closer to the playground, Shownu recognized the person on the swings and smiled. What a surprise that he would see this person here, of all the people he knew, moments after he had been reminiscing about their time together! He had even planned to call them tomorrow.
Shownu led Poppy in a wide arc toward the swingset, hoping they would see him walking in their direction. He didn’t want to disturb the silence by calling out toward them.
“Shownu!” Shownu smiled broadly when the man hissed his name into the night. He had a huge grin on his face as he looked at Shownu. The man motioned for him to sit on the other swing, and he waved eagerly toward Poppy as they came closer. He put one finger to his lips then pointed to his chest, where an infant was tucked into a sling that wrapped around his chest, back, and shoulders. 
Shownu sat down on the swing next to his friend. It curved low to carry his weight, and he chuckled quietly. He extended Poppy’s leash so she could explore the area past his feet, then he turned toward Minhyuk
It was better to whisper, just in case. “Is it ok to talk?” 
“Yes, yes! We don't have to whisper. He’s sleeping. I came outside to help him sleep. Sometimes the swing helps him. It’s such a nice evening that I wanted to spend some more time outside. I’m glad I did!”
“Me too.” They both watched Poppy as she walked back to Shownu and curled into a fluffy white ball beside his foot. He could feel her deep breaths against his sneaker. “Did you eat?”
“Yes, we both ate before he woke up again. And every time you message me a gift card we use it right away. You always have perfect timing! You always send one when we are both hungry but we both forget to order dinner.”
“Good, good. Is he waking up a lot?”
“I think it’s average. We’re not sleeping much, but we’re getting used to it. There is so much to do all the time and we are both tired. It’s like our rookie years! Hyungwon called me today and we were talking about this. I never knew I would have another time in my life with so little sleep.”
“That tiredness was so difficult. If that’s how it is for you, I hope you both can rest soon.”
“Me too!” He laughed and looked up at the sky again. “Me too.”
Shownu looked up, too. The night sky was filled with gray clouds, but there was no chance of rain. It was a typical overcast evening in the city. He glanced around the neighborhood. All the tall apartment buildings nearby had windows twinkling with light. He could see two people entering a convenience store across the street from the park. 
“What are you looking for?” Shownu asked.
“Oh! Nothing.” He turned to look at Shownu. “I wanted to see the stars, but you can’t always see stars in the night sky in Seoul. I was thinking about the last time I saw them. I think it’s been a long time. Since before him, definitely!”
He looked down at the baby and smiled softly. Shownu watched him and smiled, too. Suddenly, Minhyuk looked directly at Shownu and started speaking with urgency. He didn’t sound upset or scared. He almost sounded worried. Shownu narrowed his eyes and listened carefully.
“– and he’s so quiet when he is awake. He is always watching us! He listens to us carefully even though he has no idea what we are saying to him. He looks right at me when I ask him a question, even though I am the one who answers the question too. I can’t wait until I can hear him tell me what he is thinking –”
Showny relaxed, but kept his focus on Minhyuk’s face. This is how their conversations went sometimes. He was glad Minyuk still trusted him enough to share his deepest thoughts, the thoughts other people assumed Minhyuk wasn’t capable of having because of his outward personality. 
“– sometimes I wonder if he’s more like you than me,” Minhyuk finished quietly. He looked down at the baby again.
“Are you worried you won’t be able to connect with him?” Shownu thought this was unlikely, but it sounded to him like this was Minhuk’s real concern.
Minhyuk sighed, and it turned into a small laugh. “When you say it like that, I guess every parent probably shares these worries. I suppose we’ll see. No matter what happens, I'll keep trying.”
Minhyuk looked up at the cloudy night sky again, then he looked down at Poppy before speaking once more.
“I love everything about him, Shownu, but I worry about him. I’m worried that he won’t be able to speak up when his happiness is at stake. I worry about a million things, but sometimes I worry about this especially. I think it will continue to be my biggest worry.”
“That’s probably because you know how difficult it can be.”
“We both do. It’s the hardest thing.” 
He looked up at Shownu again, and he looked surprised to see that Shownu had been watching him. He rested one large hand on the tiny baby in the sling and took a deep breath. 
“Shownu, is there anything you wish you didn’t hold inside, back then?”
Shownu’s response was on the tip of his tongue because he didn’t have to wonder about an answer. He had been thinking about this during the walk to the park because of a conversation he had earlier today. In truth, he had been thinking about this most of the day.
“I wish I told you more often how proud I was. All six of you. You worked hard. Everyone was working hard.”
“You did tell us! You loved us a lot.” He paused, and it looked to Shownu like he was thinking carefully about his next words. “I think you told other people that, often.”
“Yes, I did. I did. I told everyone!” But did he tell them enough?
“I heard you telling the convenience store employee one night, the night before we finally moved into separate dorms. You told him you had a really good team at work and you were proud of how hard they worked. You said you were amazed how much they achieved together and individually. I stood to the side because I didn't want you to stop talking if you saw me. I wanted to hear everything you said. It made me feel safe, like ‘oh, Shownu will still love me in his way even if we live separately.’ I didn’t realize I was worried about it until that moment.” 
Shownu sat quietly for a moment after Minhyuk shared his memory. “I loved you a lot. I still love you, even though we live separately.”
Minhyuk laughed.
“You made it such a bright time of my life. The six bright stars in Seoul.”
Minhyuk laughed again and glanced up toward the starless sky. “You're not even the dad, but you make the most dad jokes!”
“It's who I am.”
“Shownu is Shownu.” They smiled at each other. “Thank you, Shownu.” 
Minhyuk looked down at his chest, still smiling, and he pressed his broad palm against the baby’s back
“I’m glad I saw you tonight,” Shownu said. “I didn’t expect to see anyone I knew because we began our walk so late.”
“Me too! I’m glad I stayed outside to see the stars.”
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rose-likesto-write · 2 years
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A Promise...
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Pairing:- Shownu x fem! reader
Genre:- Angst, fluff
Au!:- CEO
Warning:- mentions of harm, word death
Tagged:- @chicken-fifi
Summary:- Love marriage or Arrange marriage? Which one a person will choose depends on many personal tastes, views and circumstances. At times, the thing we least expect or believe happens...
Shownu and Y/N were setup for an arrangement by their families to see that if they wanna commit for the marriage, giving a chance to walk out if things didn't go well but what happens when a misunderstanding; silly conversation creates an obstacle for you both especially Shownu who isn't able to express his emotions well and now has become the 'cold stone's as people call him because of a sad situation in the past ruins the whole progress that has been made?
Is Kim Ziya actually Shownu's truest friend or she is hiding a dark motive behind ?
PART II (final) Coming Soon
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joo-hng · 2 years
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[07:40]
If he could live in this moment, and just hold it, he would. To keep her head on his chest and never leave this bed, he swears it must be better than heaven. There’s no place he’d rather be, reaching slightly to open the window and have the morning chill kiss golden skin atop wrinkled sheets, his hand on her bare back and holding her to him as he longs to have her in his embrace forever, the early morning leaving his voice even more comforting that usual, “Stay just a little bit longer,”
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dr-m-r-ma · 2 years
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Follow Me
Genre: angst, drama Rating: PG 13
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Part XII
“음… 경위님이랑 싸웠어?” (Translation: “Um… did you fight with Detective [Han]?”) Manager Seo asked.
Eyes flickering to the side and back at his manager, Shownu responded with his lips protruded, “아니, 왜?” (Translation: “No, why?”)
Manager Seo fidgeted, hands nervously rubbing against each other. “아니… 뭔가… 느낌이 쎄~ 해서.” (Translation: “Well.. it’s kind of… too quiet.”)
Both of them looked at each other before they peered at Eunjoo.
She stood at the corner of her room staring blankly. Once in a while, her head would turn from one side to another, much like how a robot would move its head, to check the surroundings. However, her face was void of any emotion and her eyes were cold. Any time her eyes met Shownu’s, her eyes would flicker with fire before hardening back to the cold void.
Shownu sighed, “왜 그러시는지 나도 몰라.” (Translation: “I don’t know why she’s like that either.”)
“슛 다시 갈게요!” (Translation: “Let’s resume shooting!”)
His manager tilted his head in confusion but left Shownu as the photographer readied his camera.
He posed this way and that, trying to empty his mind. He understood why she was upset. Heck, he would be upset too if someone undermined his ability to do his job. As his eyes glanced over in her direction, his mind wandered at the same time. After all, there was just one thing he couldn’t figure out himself: ‘내가… 왜 그렇게 화났었지? 왜 그렇게 반응했지?’ (Translation: ‘Why… did I get so angry? Why did I react like that?’)
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As the bruises on Eunjoo’s neck began to fade, they noticed more pictures and more “gifts'' were being sent to the old dorm. Sometimes they were photos of Shownu taken from afar, taped onto the front door, and other times they were Monsta X merch that were wrecked and trashed. On a few other occasions, the sexual harassment continued with ripped condoms and bottles of gel messily thrown at the entrance of the dorm. Neighbors complained, begging the managers to move out or do something, and other artists who lived in the same dorm looked at Shownu with pity.
As such, the managers practically begged Eunjoo to visit more often and even requested that she stay overnight as they feared for Shownu and their own wellbeing.
“더 자주 올 수 있지만, 계속 이 숙소에 머무르는거는안 좋은 생각이에요. 스토커를 더 자극 할 수 있고, 또 손현우씨에게 안좋은 소문도 퍼질 수 있어요.” (Translation: “I can come more often, but it’s a bad idea for me to stay over more. It could aggravate the stalker and spread bad rumors about Mr. Son Hyunwoo.”) Eunjoo explained, trying to reason with the managers.
*Bzzt*
“걱정마세요, 루머들이 퍼져도 오래 안 가요. 그리고 그 반대로 될수 있잖아요 – 스토커가 겁에 질려 도망갈 수도 있잖아요.” (Translation: “Don’t worry, rumors don’t last long. Plus, it could be the other way around – the stalker could get scared off.”)
Eunjoo opened her mouth to argue, but the managers cut her off.
“제발요… 제발 도와주세요! 회사는 얼마든지 더 보상할수 있다고 하고… 저희는 이 상황이 너무 무서워요….” (Translation: “I beg you… please help us! The company said they can compensate more… and we’re just too scared of this situation….”)
Their eyes were shaking, eyebrows pinched together and dark circles sinking low into their faces. No doubt they looked completely frazzled by the escalating and more frequent harassment. She sighed and replied with defeat, “알겠어요. 그러면 일주일에 세번은 숙소에서 묵을게요. 그리고… 이것도 해보죠. 밤에는 팀원들에게 부탁해서 한명씩 돌아가며 바깥을 감시할게요.” (Translation: “Alright. Then I’ll stay over three times a week. And… let’s try this too. I’ll ask my team to take turns watching outside.”)
*Bzzt bzzt*
Manager Park nodded vigorously, while Manager Seo tried to negotiate even further: “일주일에 다섯번은 어떠세요??” (Translation: “How about five times a week??”)
“안돼요.” (Translation: “No.”)
After all, she was the main person in charge and responsible for this case. Plus, Eunjoo couldn’t take away her team’s time too much.
*Bzzt*
“경위님… 문자가 계속 오던데…” (Translation: “Detective… you’ve been getting messages…”)
Looking down at her phone, Eunjoo stared blankly at the messages, noting the unread symbol disappear as soon as she opened them. All from one person.
Tae-yong♤ (9:15am): ㅇㄷ? (Translation: Where you at?) Tae-yong♤ (9:28am): 밥ㄱㄱ? (Translation: Let’s grab food?) Tae-yong♤ (9:30am): 너 지금 못 본 척 하니 (Translation: Are you ignoring my messages)
“별거 아니에요.” (Translation: “It’s nothing.”) She smiled at the managers as she put her phone back into her pocket.
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Once Eunjoo started to stay over more often, it seemed as though the harassment slowed down. The neighbors also thought that things were finally settling down and being resolved with her presence (they all signed contracts for confidentiality since her identity couldn’t be widely known).
Quietly sipping her hot coffee, she scrolled through her phone for any nearby reports of suspicious people. As of the current time, none of her teammates reported anything out of the ordinary. It seemed as though the managers hit the mark that maybe the stalker got scared off.
*Creeak* A door slowly opened and a pair of feet shuffled out. The sound came closer, then stopped.
One step closer.
Then they shuffled back, the sound growing slightly fainter and away from her.
The sound stopped again, and she heard them start up again towards her.
Without looking up, Eunjoo continued to read the news on her phone.
“에헴.. 저기…” (Translation: “Ehem.. Um…”)
Her thumb froze midair, and she stopped scrolling down the page for a second.
“혹시 아침…” (Translation: “Did you perhaps [have breakfast]...”)
His voice only trembled for a moment, but it was probably because he had just come back after an early morning workout. Not at all because he was nervous or anything.
It was an insignificant question that he didn’t even have the courage to ask fully, so Eunjoo simply nodded and continued to scroll through.
*Sigh* Was that really a sigh she heard? But before she could look up at him, she heard him slowly walk away. What she didn’t hear was his door close, but she couldn’t exactly turn to check at this point. As childish as she knew it was, it would ruin the cold war they were having.
*Bzzt bzzt*
Tae-yong♤ (10:35am): 아침먹었어? (Translation: Did you have breakfast?) Tae-yong♤ (10:36am): 안먹었으면같이먹자 (Translation: Let’s eat together if you haven’t) Tae-yong♤ (10:36am): 뭐필요한거있으면말만해 (Translation: If you need anything, just let me know)
Groaning, she left him on ‘read’ again and tossed her phone across the table.
Whether or not he knew that she usually asked Wooju to bring extra clothes or devices to set up around the neighborhood to monitor suspicious activities, Eunjoo determined it may be better to leave it if he didn’t know. She knew he would intercept and that would most definitely annoy both her and Wooju. Wooju was always more agitated when Tae-yong showed overbearing attention to Eunjoo – he always lashed out at Tae-yong then, which Eunjoo then would have to remind Wooju to respect his seniors. It wasn’t as though she didn’t know why the youngest reacted like that, but she also couldn’t help how he himself was attached to her, albeit different from Tae-yong’s attachment to her.
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TBC 
a/n: i quit my job a month ago and i’ve literally not stopped writing lol 
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silv3rswirls · 4 months
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Their s/o likes to play with their hair
Requests are open!
Notes: sorry this is so late anon! I took a little break from requests, but I’m so glad you enjoy my writing. I hardly ever get requests for the boys but I’m so happy when I do! 💕
Anon asks: Hi, I saw that you opened the requests for the boys from MX, I have a lot of ideas but I don't want to be a bother 😅, so I just picked the one I thought was the most adorable: Like how would they react when you pet and play with their hair? Do they get sleepy, feel calmer, or just get annoyed that you messed up their hairstyle? Lol Also, thank you so much for including Wonho in these, i miss them all together 🥹 sorry for the long text, i love your imagines💟
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♡Shownu♡
While he doesn’t understand your adoration for his hair, it feels so nice when you pet through it he forms mind at all. He’s always giving you head pats in return <3 He’ll definitely fall asleep while you do it though, and oftentimes asks you to do it to help him fall asleep.
♡Minhyuk♡
He likes to wrap his arms around and lay against you as you okay with his hair. He finds it so endearing, he’ll let your hair back or draw little shapes and squiggles on your leg as you both talk for the evening.
♡Kihyun♡
He cherishes any and all affection you give him. It feels so nice to have you aimlessly playing with his hair. No matter how long you’ve been together his face always gets a little red when you do it, or just dote on him in general.
♡Hyungwon♡
He’s always ruffling your hair so you decided to do the same for him. He pretends it’s annoying and you’re messing up his hair, but you both know he loves it. He sighs in content and falls asleep fast cuddled in your lap after a long day.
♡Jooheon♡
He thinks it’s silly, but doesn’t mind. He really only wants you to do it when the two of you are in bed, talking about your days and drifting off to sleep. It’s not his favorite display of affection, but as long as you’re with him it doesn’t matter.
♡Changkyun♡
He doesn’t mind and finds it cute if you’re part. He’s known for picking at your hair and telling it around as well. It makes him feel loved and all soft, it puts his mind at ease.
♡Wonho♡
He loves any and all love you give him. He’ll lean into you, snuggling closer as you okay with his hair. It’s gentle quality time spent together. He’ll let you do whatever you want with his his hair. Gently twirl it, place tug it, twist it into little pigtails, or decorate it with your hair clips.
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tinytinyblogs · 9 months
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Changkyun As Your Boyfriend
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Boyfriend
(n.) A person who 90% of the time annoy you, and 10% of the time makes you forget the 90%
Monsta x masterlist here
When you and Changkyun get a couple tattoo, he will love to touch it and take cute pictures of the two of you together. He will even set your couple photos as his lockscreen, and he will smile widely every time he opens his phone. He will be so proud of your couple tattoo, and he will love to show it off to everyone. He will tell everyone how much he loves you, and he will always be grateful for the special bond that you share. Your couple tattoo will be a constant reminder of your love for each other, and it will bring you closer together. It will be a symbol of your commitment to each other, and it will be a source of happiness for both of you.
He will set his photos as your lockscreen without you knowing it. and once you open your phone and you will see his face smiling back at you. You will be surprised and touched by his gesture, and you will know that he loves you very much. He will do this because he wants to be the first thing you see when you wake up and the last thing you see before you go to sleep. He wants you to think of him every time you use your phone. When you see his face on your lockscreen, you will feel loved and appreciated. You will know that he is thinking of you, and you will feel closer to him.
He loves to send you cute texts, asking you about your day and telling you how much he misses you. He will often start his texts with "How was your day, baby?" or "I miss you so much." He will also tell you to take care of yourself and to eat and rest. He knows that you are busy, but he wants to make sure that you are taking care of yourself. He wants you to be happy and healthy, and he will always be there for you. His texts are always full of love and affection. He will often use pet names like "baby" or "honey" to show how much he cares about you. He will also send you pictures or videos of himself to make you smile.
He will prepare a date with you, making sure that he doesn't mess up. Even though you've been together for more than a year, he will still be nervous. He will want to make this date perfect for you, and he will want to show you how much he loves you. He will start by planning the perfect location. He will want to take you somewhere that is special to both of you, or somewhere that he knows you will love. He will also plan the perfect activities, making sure that you will have a fun and memorable time. On the day of the date, he will be so nervous that he might even be shaking. But he will take a deep breath and remind himself that he loves you and that you will love the date. During the date, he will tell you how much he loves you and how lucky he feels to be with you. He will also let you hear a song that he created for you. The song will be a beautiful expression of his love, and it will make you feel so special. By the end of the date, you will know how deep his feelings are for you. You will also know that he is the one for you.
He will give you sudden hugs everywhere when he feels like he wants to. This man will be so soft only for you. Sometimes, he will hug you from behind when you are cooking in the kitchen. Other times, he will hug you from the front when you are sitting on the couch watching a movie. He might even hug you from the side when you are walking down the street. No matter where he hugs you, you will feel his love and affection. He will hold you tightly and squeeze you gently. He will whisper sweet nothings in your ear and tell you how much he loves you. You will melt in his arms every time he hugs you. You will feel so safe and secure, and you will know that you are loved. Changkyun is a soft-hearted man, but he is only soft for you. He is strong and protective with everyone else, but he is gentle and loving with you. He knows that you are his soft spot, and he cherishes you more than anything in the world. If you are lucky enough to have Changkyun in your life, cherish him. He is a rare gem, and he will love you unconditionally.
Every time he sees you, he greets you with his lovely smile and says, "Miss me?" He knows that his smile makes you blush, and he loves to see your face turn red as a tomato. Changkyun's smile is one of the things that you love most about him. It's so genuine and heartwarming, and it always makes you feel happy. He is a truly kind and loving person, and you are so lucky to have him in your life.
This man is smart, you will wonder how he can be so smart. He reads you like he reads a book. He understands you and all your problems really well. You don't need to hide anything from him, he'll know right away when you're not in good condition. He can tell when you're feeling down, even if you try to hide it. He can see the changes in your body language, and he can hear the changes in your tone of voice. He knows you better than you know yourself, and he always knows how to make you feel better. He is always there for you, no matter what. He will listen to you when you need to talk, and he will offer you his advice. He will never judge you, and he will always be there to support you. You are so lucky to have him in your life. He is a true friend, a loving partner, and a wise advisor. You can always count on him, and he will always be there for you.
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hyunchksoul · 1 year
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➷Craving You➷
hey guys, I am back with another Shownu writing. He is finally out and I'm so so so happy!!
Hope you guys like this and lemme know what you think about it. <3
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Summary: Shownu is back from his military service and you both had been missing each other a bit too much and things start to heat up between you both as soon as the boys leave your shared apartment.
Warning: Unprotected sex, breeding, fingering (receiving).
Pairing: Shownu x Female Reader
Genre: smut
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The wait was finally over, Shownu was finally gonna be out of the barracks and in your arms. You and the rest of the boys were waiting for him outside the military center. You brought him flowers and some of his favorite chocolates.
After standing there for what felt like an hour, you saw his figure from far walking towards the gates. And woah, he looked even bigger than before. The members started cheering for him and you laughed at their enthusiasm. You got a bit teary eyed as he finally made it out of the center.
The members ran towards him and jumped on him. They all shared a big group hug and were hopping like kids.
When Shownu finally made it out of the hug, he walked towards you. His heart was pounding out of his chest the moment he saw your face.
"Hi Y/N", he said shyly
You laughed at his shy and formal behaviour and gave him the flowers you got him. He blushed and pulled you into a tight hug. Tears ran down your face as you finally felt his warm body against yours. You ran your hands across his big back and cradled his neck. You missed his big bear hug the most and now that you finally had it, you felt complete.
He let out a relaxed sigh against your neck, wiped your tears and pecked you on your cheeks. The members started teasing you both and made cringey, lovey dovey comments.
You all decided to go to your and shownu's apartment for dinner and drinks. You all celebrated shownu's arrival by dancing and drinking a lot. He was so happy to finally have his people around him and have the best time with them.
The members left your apartment around midnight. You both waved them goodbye and closed the door.
Finally it was just the two of you alone together after a long time.
You made your way to the kitchen to keep the dishes and shownu pulled you by your arms and gave you a desperate kiss. You ran your hands through his hair and he rested his hands on your hips.
He might act shy with you in front of his members but you knew he expressed all of him when it was just the two of you.
He pulled out of the kiss and looked right in your eyes
"I missed you so much Y/N, you have no idea how much I craved you" he said while kissing your soft hands.
You tugged at his shirt and pulled him in for another sloppy kiss. He grabbed the back of your thighs and wrapped your legs around his waist.
He held onto your firm butt and made his way to your shared bedroom.
He sat himself down on the bed with you on top. You hurriedly stripped him leaving just his boxers on.
You suddenly got off him and escaped to the bathroom. He felt confused and startled and started to walk towards you. You told him to wait for you and gently pushed him down on the bed.
Two minutes felt like forever to Shownu, but as soon as you walked out of the bathroom with a sultry set of lingerie of his favorite color on his mind went wild. You looked absolutely ravishing and he wanted to take you right there and then.
His blood rushed towards his ears turning them hot red. You walked towards him and placed your hands on his chest. You slowly guided him to lay down on the bed as you sat on top of him settling your core to his hardness directly.
He groaned because he had not felt like this in a long time. You bent down to kiss his neck while running your hands across his abs. His body got bulkier than before and you could tell it. You could feel his thighs tightening as your heat rubbed on him continuously. He got harder as each second passed.
He caressed your hair, closed his eyes and took in your scent. Your presence was heaven to him.
You were working your lips on his chest just when Shownu brought his hands to your chest and gave you a light squeeze. The friction of the silk wrapped around your chest made your nipples hard. Shownu circled on them with his fingers and you felt yourself getting wetter.
You moved up to his face and gave him a deep kiss. Shownu was rubbing your back with his hands and stopped at the clasp of your bra. He unclasped it in a second and threw it across the room.
You looked him in the eye and saw nothing but devotion and lust. His wild thoughts took over his mind and he flipped you to the other side of the bed. Now you were under him and he was in control.
He attached his lips to your nipples and you moaned. He snaked his hands down to the waistband of your underwear and slowly inside them. He attached his fingertips to your clit which was throbbing with pleasure. He circled it while leaving hickeys on your neck.
He looked into your eyes when he placed his fingers inside your core. You rolled your eyes in pleasure and whined. He curled them up perfectly and kept abusing your sweet spot.
He kept a stern and proud face as he watched you turn into a mess under him.
After pulling out his fingers he went down to remove your underwear. He looked at your heat, all wet and throbbing with stimulation.
He opened your legs wide and kissed the insides of your thighs and gave a gentle bite as sweet nothings kept falling out of your mouth.
He removed his boxers and threw it away. He saw you resting yourself on your elbows to have a better look at him. He smirked at your desperation and started to pump his already hard and stimulated cock. He kept getting bigger and bigger with each stroke.
Your eyes were hungry as you watched him rub himself. He came closer to your heat and rubbed his tip on your clit, jolts of pleasure ran through your bodies and you lost control of your senses.
He slowly started pushing himself into your core, you let out a squeak. Shownu threw his head back as he relaxed himself inside you. You grabbed his shoulder and pulled him towards you, making his member go inside you deeper than before.
You kissed him hungrily as he started to move his hips back and forth. He started out slow, making you feel every inch of him.
"I need more shownu"
These words made shownu pull himself out of you and ram inside you even harder.
You let out a loud moan and saw him move in and out faster.
He had no thoughts on his mind, he was pushing himself inside you senselessly, his only aim was to pleasure you.
You held onto his shoulders for your life. Your hands were roaming around his body then finally stopped at his waist. You were digging your nails in his body out of pleasure. Shownu enjoyed this delicate pain.
You felt your walls pulsing around his cock and knew you could come undone any moment now. You placed your hands on his shoulders, stalling his movements. He got worried, he thought he hurt you.
Instead you just told him to lay down again. He smirked as soon as he understood your motive. He let his body fall onto the bed.
You placed your legs around him and sat on top of him. His hard member running along the folds of your heat. You moaned loudly at this feeling while shownu had his hands on your waist to guide your movements on him.
You grabbed his cock and opened up your folds to let him inside you again. You placed your hands on his chest and slightly rubbed his nipples.
You started to move your hips back and forth on his member slowly making you both feel sensuous feelings. Shownu could not hold back his thoughts and gripped on your waist hard and guided you to move faster.
You were now giving it your all, running out of breath, bouncing up and down, eyes closed, panting and gasping. Shownu took in this beautiful view and brought his body up to you.
You were now chest to chest with shownu. You felt your juices overflow and trickling down to his member. He wrapped his arms around you and hugged you tightly, leaving no space between you.
You could feel your walls tightening again and his member twitch inside you. Shownu grabbed onto your shoulders from behind and guided you to move faster as he came undone. His wave of pleasure took over, he breathed heavily and released inside of you.
After a few seconds you too came undone, walls tightening and sucking in every drop of his release. You bit his neck slightly and he groaned at the feeling. Both your releases crashing together like ocean waves.
You still moved yourself on him to ride out your high, you just could not get enough of him inside you.
Shownu kept you close to his chest as he pulled you down to the bed. You were on top of him and had your face buried in his neck still panting. Shownu had one hand on your back massaging it and other gently caressing your hair.
After calming down your racing heart you got your head up from his neck and pulled yourself out of him. You both groaned at the loss of contact and you slumped on the bed beside him and he turned himself, facing you.
You looked at each other and shownu tucked your sweaty hair behind your ears. Rested his warm hand on your cheek and gave you a deep kiss. You could feel his satisfied emotions in the kiss.
He pulled away and rested his hands on your waist, wandering his tips around, slightly tickling you.
"Everyday felt empty without you by my side Y/N. I missed you so much and I am so happy to be with you again. I love you so much Y/N"
You smiled hard at his words and kissed his forehead.
"I love you too Hyunwoo"
Shownu spooned you and you both drifted off to sleep,
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A Very Cute Neighbor (Part 5)
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After a tough day at work you were ready to be home. Your dream of the bakery plaguing your mind more often lately. You used to enjoy your job and thought about the bakery as an escape, but not anymore. It was a need growing deep inside of you to own your own business one day and make a career out of your passion. You sighed, pressing the call button for the elevator. The desire for a hot bubble bath rising to the surface as you groan, tipping your head back to stretch your neck.
“Rough day?”
You snap you head up to see Shownu looking at you. He had a knowing smile on his face. His backpack slung over his shoulder, but his normal professional attire had been traded for a pair of joggers and a loose shirt.
It had been almost a week of not seeing him and you had caught yourself thinking about him more often these last few days. Especially since the dream you had that kept coming back. It was a pleasant dream, but it was also a wet dream. And seeing him now in a pair of gray joggers and a thin white t-shirt was too alluring.
“Yes. What about you? Where’s your suit?” You blush at being so forward after you scrabble from gawking at him.
He shrugs. “I work out sometimes.”
“Okay,” you nod turning back as the elevator dings and the doors open.
You both step inside of it and he pushes the button for your floor. The doors close and you have to look at the floor. The reflection of him next to you sparked something inside of you. It felt out of the blue, but at the same time it didn’t.
“What happened?” He asks after a moment, his voice thicker. His gaze was glued to your reflection, hand tightening on his backpack strap.
“I hate my job,” you say softly. “I used to love it, but I have this crazy idea about owning my own business-.”
“What kind?” He asks, cutting you off. Interesting reflecting in his tone.
You lift your gaze to his and immediately look away. Something in those dark depths of his eyes stirred even more. You needed the elevator to open and soon.
“A bakery.” You answer, your breathe coming out quickly.
“I like cake.” He responds, his tone shifting and your eyes flash to his. He steps closer and you inhale. You wanted to reach out and touch him, but you didn’t.
The doors opened to your floor and you exhaled stepping off quickly. What was going on with you? Yes, he was attractive and smart, but you never acted like this. And maybe it had been a while since you had felt another’s touch, but that didn’t give you permission to get so flustered from a simple elevator ride.
“I was thinking about cooking tonight. Would you join me this time?” He asks pulling you out of your thoughts at your front door.
You look at him in surprise. “Sure.”
He smiles taking a step back. “See you in an hour.”
….
A hot soak with peaceful quiet and a fresh set of comfy clothes later you were knocking on his door and he answered with a glass of wine ready to go. You take it as he ushers you in while you drop your phone and keys on the counter. His hand brushes your back as he passes you to go back into the kitchen.
“Here you go,” he says pulling a stool out for you. His gaze dragging over you from the tips of your toes to your head. A warm blush blooms on your cheeks as you move forward. “You look comfy now.”
“Very,” you respond, taking the seat as your hands brush down your t-shirt and leggings. He steps back, returning to the stove.
You begin to admire his apartment. It was clean and had tasteful decorative pieces. It was him down to the little pieces that tied it all together, it had a strangely perfect balance to it. You turn back to him and he is watching you with an amused expression.
“Did you decorate your apartment?” You ask taking a much needed sip of wine.
“No, my mother did. She owns an interior decorating firm.” He is back behind the counter, chopping. “Is it that obvious?”
“No.”
He laughs a little at your lie before putting everything in a saucepan. You look down at the butcher block counter top and trace the pattern in the grain of the wood. It was nice to distract yourself from him. His essence surrounding you flooded your senses and was distracting.
“How long have you worked at your job?” He asks pulling you back to the present conversation.
You look up again. “Six years. I started right after college. My parents were thrilled.”
He moves closer to refill your wine glass. You hadn’t even realized you had finished the first.  
“Careful, you’ll get me tipsy.” You murmur and he quirks an eyebrow. He had seen you drink a lot more at Louis and Daphne’s and you had been fine. You clear your throat. “I didn’t eat lunch today.”
“You should take better care of yourself,” he reprimands, his tone shifting to a more authoritative tone. “Make sure you eat.”
It surprised you as you took a sip and set the glass down.
He clears his throat, his tone shifting back to normal, “do your parents know you hate your job?”
“Umm… they passed away,” you say gently and he pauses. His gaze lifting to yours. “Car accident almost three and a half years ago.”
“I’m sorry.”
You shrug. “You didn’t cause it.”
He nods, stirring his ingredients as they sizzle and the aroma begins to fill the room, he moves around the counter offering you a sample out of another pot. You take it and smile at him.
“That is amazing! I thought you didn’t know a lot about cooking?”
“I asked my mother to show me a few things,” he confesses and you see a slight blush color his cheeks. “I wanted to be able to host once.”
“That’s so sweet of you Shownu. I will let Daphne and Louis know and I’m sure they would not mind, I know I don’t if it tastes this amazing.”
He laughs admiring you long enough that it makes you blush.
(Part 6)
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I'll Take Care of You | Son Hyunwoo
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Paring: Son Hyunwoo x Reader
Genre: Fluff
Warnings: mentions of vomiting, sick!reader
Rating: G
Word Count: 3.7k
Summary: Hyunwoo couldn’t see himself leaving for work knowing his girlfriend was sick.
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It was roughly 5:30 in the morning – approximately three hours from when he had to greet the rising sun a good morning - when he heard it. A slight cough that rolled into an ugly set of coughing fits. It merely startled him awake, causing him to jolt awake and glance towards his left, where he saw his girlfriend sit up in panic. Not a moment later were the covers thrown off her body, and out the door, she ran without much of a word.
Hyunwoo’s heart pounded at the sight, instinctively launching him from the bed. He quickly slipped into his slippers and ran after her, the cool apartment air biting at his bare chest. He found her in the bathroom, hunched over the sink, water splattering around her as she ran it, hoping to calm down. She looked up at him, dark circles prominent under her ghostly pale face.
She was sick.
He had noticed her sniffles and occasional bouts of coughing the few days prior, but he didn’t think they would escalate to such a state. His work plans immediately went out the window. There was no question about it; Hyunwoo had made his choice. He was going to stay home to take care of her.
His day began with brewing a cup of warm chamomile tea for her, garnishing the honeyed liquid with a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon. He brought it to her, slowly easing her onto the couch with a gentle hand supporting her back. She was weak, her body wobbling slightly under his touch. He pulled a blanket around her to keep her as comfortable as possible.
Taking care of her meant more than just making tea. He monitored her temperature, doling out medicine when necessary. He made nourishing soups loaded with vegetables and proteins from recipes he remembered his grandmother making him as a child when he fell ill. His lounge became a temporary infirmary, with tissues, throat lozenges, and a humidifier setting up the environment.
Seeing her under such distress caused a gnawing anxiety within him. But he masked it from her, providing an unwavering presence of comfort, support, and care. It was a tiring day, the shadows under his eyes clear evidence. But Hyunwoo was resilient. After all, the woman he loved needed him, and he was right where he needed to be.
He glanced at her once more than the time.
8:25 a.m.
He sighed softly to himself to know what was meant to be done. A quick glance at his lover showed her struggling to keep her eyes open. A few coughs laced with exhaustion broke through the quiet room. Her hand weakly reached up to cover her mouth, but her energy was evidently draining. Her skin was as pale as the sheets she was wrapped up in, and her dark hair stuck onto her forehead from perspiration.
Despite the disheartening sight, Hyunwoo composed himself, keeping his worry concealed so as not to worry her further. He gently brushed the damp hair off her face, his touch soft to not startle her weakened state. A small whimper escaped her as she curled further under the comfortable warmth of the blanket, stirring a heavy feeling within him.
He decided it was now the right time to break away momentarily to handle the other part of his life. He gently got up from his position, delicately pulling his hand from under hers to avoid any unnecessary disturbance.
He stepped out of the room, pulling his phone from his pocket with slightly trembling hands. As he scrolled to Kihyun’s number, he took a deep breath. He hesitated for a moment before pressing the call button.
The line connected, and Kihyun’s alert voice echoed, “Hyunwoo?”
“I won’t be able to make it to practice today,” Hyunwoo confessed immediately, his voice barely above a whisper. There was a pause on the other end as Hyunwoo’s words sank in.
“What? Are you okay?” Kihyun’s alertness was instantly replaced with concern.
“Yeah, I’m fine,” Hyunwoo reassured him. “But… she’s sick. Really sick. I… I need to stay with her.”
A longer silence followed this before Kihyun replied. “Oh… yeah, of course. We can manage here. Make sure she’s okay, alright?”
Hyunwoo nodded, though he knew Kihyun couldn’t see him. “Yeah, I will. Thank you, Kihyun.”
He ended the call but didn’t move for a minute, taking in the weight of the situation once more. His heart was heavy, but it was also filled with determination. He stepped back into the room with renewed resolve, ready to face whatever was to come.
Making his way back into the living room, Hyunwoo immediately noticed the lack of her presence. A chilling silence hung in the air, a stark contrast to the soft whimpering he left to. Filled with anxiety, his heart pounded as he rushed through the living area into the bathroom, the one place she could be.
The sight that greeted him was a heart-wrenching one. Kneeling beside the toilet, she was shaking violently, vulnerable, and trying to muffle her sobs. A feeling of helplessness washed over him, but he quickly pushed it away.
He moved forward as gently as he could to comfort her, but she threw a weak hand up to stop him.
“No… don’t,” she whispered hoarsely, “I don’t… want you to see me like this.” Her voice was barely audible, but the words still struck him like a physical blow.
Hyunwoo couldn’t help but worry. She might want him to stay away, but he couldn’t leave her in such a state. Ignoring her weak protests, he dashed into the kitchen, his heart pounding louder with each step. Grabbing a glass from the cabinet, he quickly filled it with water and hurried back. He skidded to a stop by the bathroom door once again, the water sloshing slightly over the rim.
“Y/N…” Hyunwoo sighed, moving closer to her. Kneeling beside her, he moved her hair out of her way, ignoring her words in favor of being there for her.
Not caring about the drops staining his sweats, he comforted her with soothing words and gentle strokes on her back as the convulsing of her body began to subside. Her suffering was a sight that pained him immeasurably. His heart ached within him, torn between fulfilling her wish for privacy and the urgent need to care for her. Although she had protested, he understood that, at this moment, his comforting and stable presence was necessary.
Gently, he took hold of her hair, pulling it back from her face as another wave of nausea hit her. She leaned forward over the toilet, her body convulsing with her dry heaves. He could feel every tremor, every shake of her body, as he held her steady, providing the support she was too stubborn to ask for.
As she finally slumped back, drained of all energy, Hyunwoo handed her a glass of water he had brought, helping her rinse her mouth. His other hand reached for a damp cloth, dabbing it gently against her sweat-drenched forehead. Despite her protests, he never wavered, his actions proving his unwavering support.
Seeing her in this vulnerable state was hurtful, but he was there for her, showing his care quietly, hoping it would provide her some comfort. His touch was gentle, his voice soothing, as he whispered encouraging words, stroking her back in a rhythmic motion, all in a bid to ease her discomfort.
As the morning light filtered in through the window, casting a warm glow over the dismal scene, Hyunwoo felt a sense of determination. Seeing her like this only made his resolve stronger. He would do everything possible to help her through this. No matter how tough things got, he would not leave her side.
Once her retching had subsided, Hyunwoo gently helped her back up, placing an arm around her for support. His other hand lightly held a glass of water. His eyes searched her own, begging her to drink.
“Here, have some water, slowly,” he said, handing the glass to her. His gaze was full of empathy; his firm voice disguised his anxiousness.
Seeing her frail body leaning heavily on him, he sighed softly and said, “Let me get you a bath. It will help you feel better.” He gently carried her to the bathroom, ensuring she was comfortable as the bath filled with warm water. “You’ll feel better once you’re clean and fresh,” he murmured reassuringly.
He cautiously held her in the bath, his steady hands careful not to upset her fragile condition. As he bathed her, their silence was filled with innocent camaraderie. His small actions brimmed with care, from the warm water to the gentle way he helped her clean. His voice broke the silence only to guide her, “Can you lift your arm a little? Good, and now your other arm.”
He continued to utter calming words to her. Hyunwoo continued to speak to her gently, his soothing cadence acting as a salve to her weakened state. Each word was a careful selection aimed to infuse her with strength and to let her know she was not alone.
“You’re stronger than you think,” he encouraged, his tone a mere whisper. As he helped her sit up, he reassured her, “Just lean on me; there’s no rush.”
His words were a balm, his sentences woven with kindness and understanding. Each reassuring phrase was designed to ease her pain and to instill her with the certainty that he was there, steadying her, supporting her. He softly praised each bit of progress, no matter how small, his encouraging words like rhythmic lullabies designed to soothe her tired soul.
Throughout it all, the calming words never ceased. They filled the room, creating an environment of tranquility amidst the chaos. His comforting murmur acted as an anchor. While his words floated around her, she drew strength from them, feeling cocooned by the warmth and care in his tone.
“You’re nearly there,” he would say, the soft timber of his voice echoing a quiet confidence that this, too, they would overcome together. “So beautiful, do you know that? A sight to be seen. I fall in love with you more every day.”
Hyunwoo smiled at her softly, brushing some hair from her face. He hated how warm her cheeks felt against his fingers. His heart felt like it was breaking while his mind tried to think of any way to have the roles reversed. She looked far too frail to him. Almost too vulnerable to him. It cut away at his already bleeding and crying heart.
“Take it slow. We have time,” he whispered gently. After the bath, he helped her out, wrapping a plush towel around her. He carefully led her to the bedroom, supporting her with a firm grip around her. “I won’t leave your side.”
Once in the bedroom, he helped her into fresh clothes, handling her with practiced ease, ensuring her comfort at every step. He brushed her hair, using gentle strokes. Her eyes met his, filled with gratitude and a glimmer of relief.
“You’re doing great,” he said as he brushed her damp hair, his voice filled with warmth. Small comforts, understanding, and a promise to stick through colored the air between them, transforming the dismal morning into a touch of warmth. His resolve only amplified. There was no going back; he was there to stay until the very end.
Hyunwoo observed her reaction. Even when she wasn’t feeling 100%, he couldn’t help but fall for her even harder. His heart raced in his chest like the first time he saw her. He was 100% smitten with her.
“Hyunwoo,” She finally spoke up, her voice hoarse, “You didn’t have to call out of work to take care of me. I… I don’t want you to miss today’s practice or whatever was planned.”
“Practice can wait,” Hyunwoo responded, gently shaking his head, his hand still threading through her hair. His tone held a soft yet unwavering firmness. “There’s no place I’d rather be than here, taking care of you.”
He soaked in the sight of her - her vulnerability in stark contrast to the usual fiery brilliance that she embodied, fueling his determination. Securing her tucked under the plush blanket, he rose to his feet.
“Don’t worry about anything,” he gently commanded, pressing a light, tender kiss to her forehead. “Just rest, okay? I’ll be right back.”
With those soothing words still lingering, he quietly exited the room and went to the kitchen. His mind busied itself with what tea flavor she’d prefer or whether she’d like noodles or rice in her soup. The kitchen, usually a place of effortless culinary exploration, transformed into a makeshift refuge where he could channel his worry into creating something comforting for her.
The click of the stove brought him back to reality as the kettle began to heat. The gentle wafting aroma of her favorite tea - chamomile with a hint of honey - filled the air, offering a further semblance of tranquility.
Next, he focused on the soup. He wanted something hearty yet easily digestible - an amalgamation of nutritious ingredients that would nurse her back to health. A chicken broth with a sprinkle of her favorite herbs and spices, he figured, should do the work.
With every chop, stir, and seasoning, his love for her permeated into the food, a secret ingredient perhaps more potent than the conventional ones. With the soup simmering on the stove and tea steeping beside it, he couldn’t help but hope that these simple gestures comforted her as much as she comforted him. He wanted to provide her the same strength she had given him multiple times. Today, he could try. Today, he would be her strength.
Hyunwoo removed the soup from the heat with a final pinch of salt and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The aroma wafting into the chilly air gave him a sense of subtle satisfaction, hoping it could provide the warmth she needed. He poured the delicately brewed tea into her favorite mug, its usual cheerful pattern seeming to glow a little brighter today.
He made his way back to her. The path seemed longer than it actually was, the anticipation slowing time. He made his way back to her. As he softly nudged the door open, the sight of her sitting up and waiting for him made his heartbeat spike up again. Setting the tray down on the bedside table, he helped her adjust the pillows supporting her back.
“I hope this makes you feel better,” he murmured gently, dipping the spoon in the bowl to scoop up some of the warm soup. He blew gently on the spoon to cool it, the steam rising and dissipating in the air. “Here, open up,” he said, holding out the spoon.
As she savored the soup, her face seemed to relax bit by bit, offering him a slight, thankful smile. This assured him he was doing something right. He continued this process, feeding her gently, quietly cheering inside when he saw her delicate complexion gaining some warmth and color.
The warm tea was served next, her sip indicating her satisfaction. He observed her, his attentions undivided. Seeing her regain a little energy made him feel accomplished; his once broken heart once again felt whole.
A small, content sigh escaped her lips after the last spoonful of soup and a final sip of tea. She turned her gaze towards him, her eyes still possessing a hint of weariness but now with a spark of something more – a quiet request.
“Hyunwoo,” she began, her voice barely above a whisper, “could you stay with me? Maybe watch some TV?”
He paused, taking a moment to process her words. Despite his initial hesitation, the thought of leaving her alone seemed out of the question. So, with a slight nod and a faint smile, he gave in.
“Of course,” he replied, his tone soft yet decisive.
Moving to clear the tray, he carefully climbed beside her on the bed, ensuring he did not jostle her. As he flicked the remote on, wrapping her carefully into his arms, the channels began to blur past – none of it compared to the woman in his arms.
He hugged her close with her snuggled into his chest, her head resting over his heart. His heart thundered beneath her ear, a familiar soundtrack to their intimate moments. She changed the rhythm of his heartbeats and made them dance to the tune of their love.
He felt her relax in his hold, her breaths syncing rhythmically with his. As they lay there, wrapped in a comfortable silence, the faint sounds of the television humming in the background, he realized that he was her comfort as much as she was his.
Feeling the tiny tremors that ran through her body, he realized she was sniffling. It was a soft, almost inaudible noise, muffled against the fabric of his shirt. His subconscious mind registered the dampness on his chest where her tears must have soaked through. His fingers gently ruffled through her hair, cooing her closer into his embrace. This was the only solace he could provide: the comfort of his warmth, the refuge in his arms.
Nuzzling her face into him, she attempted to catch his familiar scent. The scent reminded her of home, of safety - a comforting aroma that always made her head spin a little. But to her dismay, her stuffy nose would only allow the faintest waft of him to pass, curtailing her desperate urge to sink into his quintessence.
For her, his scent was her anchor, her safe place amidst the tempest that life often became. The mere recognition of his aroma was enough to alleviate her worries, to calm her racing heart. And now, even that small comfort seemed just beyond her reach. His hand stroked her hair gently, his low hums and whispers offering a melody that sought to comfort her failing senses.
Bound together in this quiet moment, the underplayed drama of everyday life faded into the background. Their shared warmth attempts to dispel any chill their bodies might be holding onto.
Unseen by her, his face softens at the sight of her struggle. In that instance, he becomes even more determined to be her balm, her solace. In silent promise, he wraps her even tighter against him, a cocoon of warmth meant only for her, assuring her that regardless of the storm outside, here in his arms, she would always find her shelter.
“What are you doing?” He questioned, softly interrupting their intimate moment. He was fully aware of what she was trying to do. Her sniffles, loud despite her attempts to make them unknown, were an obvious giveaway.
“There’s nothing for you to sniff,” he gently teased her, a light giggle escaping him as he tightened his arms around her body protectively, mindful of her delicate state. This was a side of her he cherished - raw, vulnerable, yet spirited to the bone. It brings about a sense of endearing admiration in him. “I probably stink. Your stuffy nose is saving you from my nasty smell. Believe me, Minhyuk would’ve commented on it the second I stepped into the studio.”
“Give it a break, will you? I’m trying to preserve…” she started before a sneeze cut her words short. “…The essence of you,” she continued hesitantly after a brief pause, her voice barely a whisper. An admission so innocent, it instilled an honest joy in him. “Your scent is comforting to me. And I can’t smell you, so I’m going crazy.”
“You always were curious and slightly crazy,” he chuckled lightly, whispering into her hair. “But, sweetheart,” he added more seriously, “I really think you should rest. You’re not well,” he reminded her. His tone was soft, filled with concern and a gentleness that managed to soothe her despite her resistance.
Despite his valid argument, she was not one to back down easily. Sickness or not, her stubborn streak won out. “I’m alright,” she quipped stubbornly, snuggling closer into his warmth. “Rest is for the weak. And I, for one, am not weak.”
“Of course you are, my fierce little fighter,” he murmured affectionately, kissing her forehead.” His lips formed a soft smile at her tenacity. Giving in to her refusal to rest, he simply strengthened his hold on her, a silent vow to be there for her regardless of the storms brewing inside or outside. He grinned at her stubbornness, “Alright, Miss Invincible. Remember the round of trivia we played last week? Five questions, fastest answers?”
She squinted at him suspiciously, but a spark of challenge fired up in her eyes. “You’re on.”
“Great. Question one: who was the first man on the moon?”
“Neil Armstrong,” she responded quickly, her grin widening with every rapidly recalled fact.
“Who wrote ‘Pride and Prejudice’?”
“Jane Austen.” Her voice held a note of tired triumph, yet each answer was tinged with a softness that only presaged further exhaustion.
Their harmless banter slowly melted into softer whispers, her voice growing feeble with each passing minute. Round after round, she answered each query he rolled out with the tenacity of a true fighter, albeit drowsy.
Towards the end, her responses were barely above a whisper, her words slurring and sentences starting to lose their coherence. “The capital of… that’s…no, wait…” she mumbled, struggling to string her thoughts together correctly. “I know it…”
Even in her sleep-encroached state, he found her endearing. Gently hushing her, he gently carded his hand through her hair. He looked down at her fondly, whispering, “Sleep now, my warrior queen. The trivia can wait.”
Her words, turning into an unintelligible mumble, eventually faded into a deep, steady rhythm of breaths. And as her resistance gave way to sleep, he smiled, holding her closer with a renewed sense of warmth and playfulness from their quiet banter. The faint mumble of her breaths and her body cuddled close to him was a silent reminder that this was his to protect, to love, and to comfort.
Resting his chin atop her head, he whispered, “Sweet dreams, fighter.” And with that, he let the soothing rhythm of their shared warmth coax him into his own descent into calm and quiet sleep.
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