As Mix began his nightly routine, he was interrupted by soft knocks on his door. Curious, he opened it to find Earth standing outside, holding a small jar of ointment in his hand. His curiosity piqued, Mix furrowed his brows in confusion as he looked at Earth.
Earth hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Uh, Mix, I, um...noticed the bump on your forehead earlier. I thought this ointment might help reduce the swelling," he explained, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
Mix's eyes widened in surprise at Earth's thoughtful gesture. "Oh, uh...thank you, sir," he replied, his cheeks flushing with gratitude. "That's really kind of you."
Earth turns to leave, just as Mix was about to turn back into his room, his clumsy nature struck again. He tripped on his own feet, stumbling and falling to the floor with a soft thud.
Earth rushed back to Mix's side, his expression filled with concern. "Mix... Didn't I tell you umpteen times to be careful?" he scolded gently, helping Mix to his feet.
While helping Mix up, Earth noticed a scrape on Mix's knee where he had fallen. Without hesitation, he took the ointment from Mix's hand and carefully applied it to the injured knee, blowing lightly on the scrape to soothe the pain.
Mix watched in silence, feeling a rush of warmth at Earth's gentle and delicate touch. He couldn't help but blush slightly at the intimate gesture, grateful for Earth's kindness and care.
Earth finished applying the medication to Mix's scraped knee, his attention shifted to the red bump on Mix's forehead. Without hesitation, Earth reached for the ointment once again, intending to apply it to the bump.
Mix tried to turn down the offer, feeling a bit embarrassed by the attention. "It's okay, sir. You've already helped enough," he protested softly, trying to wave off Earth's concern.
But Earth insisted, his tone gentle yet firm. "Mix, since I'm already here, I'll just apply it," he said, his voice filled with sincerity as he gently dabbed the ointment onto Mix's forehead.
As Earth applied the ointment to Mix's forehead, Mix couldn't help but notice how close their faces were. It was the first time he had seen his boss up close like this, and he felt his face flush slightly with embarrassment.
Earth's expression remained focused as he tended to Mix's injury, his touch gentle and reassuring. Despite the seriousness of the moment, Mix couldn't shake the feeling of warmth that spread through him at Earth's closeness.
Once the ointment was applied, Earth leaned back slightly, his gaze meeting Mix's. "There, all done," he said softly, a small smile playing on his lips.
Earth shifted his focus to Mix's face, he suddenly became acutely aware of how close they were to each other. His gaze instinctively drifted to Mix's plump lips, and he couldn't help but feel a flutter of nerves in his chest.
Mix's breath caught in his throat as he met Earth's intense gaze. He could sense the tension in the air, the unspoken connection between them palpable in the dimly lit room.
For a moment, they simply stared at each other, the silence stretching between them as they both grappled with the intensity of their emotions.
Then, in a bold move, Earth's hand reached up to gently brush a stray strand of hair away from Mix's face, his touch feather-light and tentative.
Mix's heart skipped a beat at the unexpected gesture, his breath catching in his throat as he felt a surge of warmth spread through him at Earth's touch.
Their eyes locked, and in that moment, it felt as though time stood still. All the barriers between them seemed to fade away, leaving only the raw intensity of their shared connection.
But just as quickly as it had begun, the moment passed, and Earth pulled back slightly, his expression filled with a mixture of uncertainty and longing.
Mix's cheeks flushed as he struggled to find his voice, his mind reeling from the intensity of their brief encounter. "Th-thank you, sir," he managed to stammer, his voice barely above a whisper.
Earth nodded, his gaze lingering on Mix's face for a moment longer before he turned to leave, the weight of their unspoken feelings hanging heavy in the air.
