Random Oneshots Pt. 2

Lee Chunho x M. Reader: {Tired} [F]

I thought I'd be done after 1 fic about this man from my last book, that was not the case.

Context: It's hard fighting against spheres, it takes a toll on everyone physically and mentally, you know it's harder for Chunho who has to take care of the kids as well

POV: 2nd Person

  A lot of the schools actually didn't make it to camp, so everyone had assumed that they had all died, leaving Chunho and Wonbin to take care of class 2-3. You were of a different school, taking care of them and they seemed pretty well-off on their own, so you didn't need to do much. They were also a pretty small group, so you've joined the kids with Chunho's bunch.

  You've taken note on how tired Chunho had been lately, with doing other things, training, and keeping up with the kids. Though Chunho hid it well, you could tell by just glancing at him. You are engaged after all.

  Chunho gives you a look, tired as he walks around with a pouch of ripe fruits, and as the boys mess around, they bump into him, making him drop his bag. "Is it time to mess around?" He glares at them, and he's scarier than he usually is.

  They apologize - improperly, still - as they pick up the fruits and place it in the bag to then run off and help a friend who was calling for them with the tents.

  You've been trying to talk to the younger for a while, but he was always surrounded by work, making it harder for you to approach him. The students know you're engaged since catching you last time in the kitchens, but Chunho had told you to keep boundaries in front of them still.

  He was shy and didn't want to make the kids uncomfortable even if they said they didn't really care and some of the girls actually encouraged it as they sipped on their water as everyone ate. They called it cute and 'eye-candy'. Almost as if they were watching a drama, much to Chunho's embarrassment.

  "Private N/M?" Chunho gives you a tap on the shoulder, his eyes staring back at yours. "What's wrong? You're spacing out."

  You let out a breath, "Just thinking."

  "About what?" He looks down at the apple in his hand as he peeled it.

  "How hard you've been working and how tired you look." You lean closer, kissing him on his temple. It's later in the evening, you're both sitting on a bench outside that faced the camp.

  He sighs, leaning into your warmth, "I'm okay," He finishes peeling the apple, starting to slice them into pieces, plopping one into your mouth as he gives you a smile, still pretending.

  "You can tell me if you're tired. Wonbin and I can help, too."

  "I got it, Hyung, you don't have to worry." He takes a bite into a piece before taking the rest into the bag. "Come take some fruits!" Announcing to the kids before leaving you behind to do his paperwork.

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  Tonight, you see him crouched down into a ball, finally breaking as silent sobs leave him. He's in a pretty empty space, not usually visited by soldiers around, and students aren't here either since they're all passed out, sleeping.

  "Chunho-ah.." You pull him into your arms, letting him fall right into your chest, sitting on your lap.

  "It's hard." His arms are wrapped around your neck, pulling you close and sobbing into your shoulder, his shoulders slumping as you rub his back.

  "Shhh.. it's okay. I'm here. You don't have to work so hard with all of us being here. We can divide our work, baby."

  He just nods, pushing his face further into your uniform before looking back up and pulling you into a kiss. It's uncomfortable on the ground, but the warmth makes up for it. You lay your foreheads together.

  "Let's go, it's cold and I don't want you to get sick." You help him up and carried him to your quarters which wasn't very far from the kids, kissing his the crown of his head as he lays it on your chest.

  "What would I do without you?" He questions, voice small in the quiet of the night.

  "Baby, I wouldn't know what I would be doing without you."

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  The next morning, you see him carrying a heavy load, quickly moving to his side and taking a little more than half of what he had. He looks up at you in surprise as the surrounding kids made a noise of praise. "What a gentleman, you got lucky, sir!" Deokjoong exclaims as he carried bags of dirt that they've been shoveling.

  Chunho clears his throat, looking away, ears slowly turning red, earning a chuckle from you.

  You lean a bit closer to him and kissed the side of his head, he jerks away, wide-eyed. "Private N/M!" You roll your eyes.

  "So on guard all the time, do you really love me?" You fake a hurt voice, and he frowns, scoffing.

  "Shut up." He speeds up his walk, having you chase after him.

  "Wait for me!" You whine, "Jagiya!"

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Author's note: I was rewatching and I couldn't resist