aespa imagines

aespa reaction | you stop cuddling them mid-sleep (winter)

genre ; fluff
note ; sorry if there are any mistakes!

you and winter had been spending a lot of time together lately, getting to know each other and exploring your new relationship. you loved the feeling of being with her, the way that she made you feel alive and full of joy.

one night, after a long day of adventures and laughter, you cuddled up together in bed. you wrapped your arms around winter, feeling her warmth and her softness against your body. you loved the way that she felt, the way that she smelled, and the way that she made you feel.

as you drifted off to sleep, you felt winter snuggle up closer to you, her head resting on your chest. you smiled contentedly, feeling her breath against your skin.

but then, without warning, you broke the cuddle with winter away.

you didn't mean to do it, of course. it was just a reflex, a sudden movement that came out of nowhere. you were still half-asleep, barely conscious of what was happening around you.

winter stirred beside you, her eyes opening slowly. she looked up at you, confusion written all over her face.

"what happened?" she asked, her voice soft.

you blinked, feeling disoriented. "what do you mean?" you asked, not understanding.

"you broke the cuddle," winter said, her voice gentle.

you looked down at her, feeling guilty. "i'm sorry," you said, feeling your voice catch in your throat. "i didn't mean to do it."

winter nodded, but you could tell that she was hurt. you felt terrible, knowing that you had caused her pain.

you sat up, feeling restless and uncomfortable. you couldn't stay in bed, not now that you had upset winter. you had to do something to make it up to her.

"let's go for a walk," you said, getting out of bed and reaching for your clothes.

winter looked at you, surprised. "now?" she asked.

you nodded, feeling a sense of urgency. you had to fix this, and you had to do it now.

you dressed quickly, not bothering to check the time or the weather. you just wanted to be outside, with winter, trying to make things right.

you took winter's hand, feeling the warmth and the softness of her skin. you led her out of the apartment, into the cool night air.

you walked in silence for a while, not sure what to say. you knew that you had to apologize, but you didn't know how.

finally, winter spoke up. "why did you break the cuddle?" she asked, her voice quiet.

you took a deep breath, feeling tears prick at the corners of your eyes. "i don't know," you said, feeling the words catch in your throat. "i was sleeping, and i guess i just moved."

winter nodded, but she still looked hurt. "did you not want to cuddle with me?" she asked, her voice trembling.

you shook your head, you see winter's tears slowly spilling over her cheeks. "no, no, i want to cuddle with you," you said, feeling the words come out in a rush. "i love cuddling with you. i just... i don't know why i did that."

winter stopped walking, turning to face you. she took your face in her hands, looking into your eyes. "it's okay," she said, her voice soft. "i know you didn't mean to hurt me. i trust you." her eyes searched for yours, she slowly leans in to plant a soft kiss on your lips.

you felt a wave of relief wash over you, and you leaned in to hug her. you could feel her warmth and her softness, and you knew that everything was going to be okay.