As the first light of dawn filtered through the curtains, Mix stirred awake, feeling noticeably better than the previous day. With a renewed sense of energy and determination, he quietly slipped out of bed, careful not to disturb Earth who was still sleeping soundly.
Feeling a surge of gratitude towards Earth for his care and affection, Mix decided to show his appreciation by preparing breakfast for him. He rummaged through the pantry and refrigerator, he thought back to the recipes that Earth had prepared for him during his illness. Drawing inspiration from those dishes, Mix busied in the kitchen, chopping vegetables and preparing the ingredients for stir-fried noodles.
Earth slowly stirred in his sleep. Stretching his arms out, he instinctively reached for the space beside him, only to find it vacant. With a soft grunt, Earth opened his eyes, blinking away the remnants of sleep as he registered the faint sounds of activity emanating from the kitchen.
Curious, Earth rubbed his eyes and made his way out of Mix's bedroom, following the source of the noise. As he entered the kitchen, he was met with the sight of Mix bustling about, focused on his task of cooking.
Smiling softly, Earth crept up behind Mix, wrapping his arms around him in a gentle backhug. Leaning in, he pressed a tender kiss to Mix's cheek, his affection for his partner evident in the gesture.
Mix jumped slightly at the unexpected touch, but his surprise quickly turned into a warm smile as he felt Earth's embrace. Turning slightly, he leaned into Earth's touch, enjoying the closeness between them.
"Good morning, my love," Earth replied, his voice soft as he nuzzled against Mix's neck. "What are you cooking?"
Mix chuckled softly, enjoying the feeling of Earth's arms around him. "Stir-fry noodles," he replied, gesturing to the ingredients laid out on the counter. "I thought I'd whip up something for breakfast."
Earth smiled appreciatively, his heart swelling with love for Mix. "That sounds delicious," he said, pressing another kiss to Mix's cheek.
As Mix finished cooking, he carefully scooped the stir-fry noodles onto a plate, the aroma wafting through the air, enticing and delicious. With a satisfied smile, he passed the plate to Earth, who eagerly accepted it with gratitude.
"Thank you, Mix. This looks amazing," Earth remarked, his eyes lighting up with anticipation as he took in the sight of the steaming noodles.
Mix was about to scoop another plate for himself when Earth had a playful idea. With a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, he reached out and grabbed Mix's hand, a playful grin tugging at his lips.
"Mix, let's share this plate together," Earth suggested, his tone filled with playful insistence.
Mix hesitated, a faint blush colouring his cheeks as he considered Earth's proposal. "But, Sir , I can just make another plate for myself," Mix protested, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
Undeterred, Earth gently took Mix's hand in his own, his touch warm and comforting. "Come on, Mix," he urged, leading him towards the dining area. "The noodles are getting cold, and I want to share this moment with you."
Reluctantly, Mix followed Earth's lead, his heart fluttering with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. As they reached the dining table, Earth pulled out a chair for Mix, gesturing for him to sit down.
"Sit here," Earth said, his tone gentle yet firm. "Let's enjoy this meal together."
With a soft sigh, Mix settled into the chair, feeling a wave of warmth wash over him as he realized just how much Earth cared for him. As Earth joined him at the table, their hands still intertwined, Mix couldn't help but smile, grateful for the simple yet meaningful gesture of sharing a meal together.
