The Tsundere Way | Chanhoon Shots

3: Sick

Summary: Woozi is sick, and Dino only finds out about that fact because other members.

Genre: sickfic, light angst, fluff

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Woozi and Dino's relationship wasn't exactly like most others, and it wasn't about the clichéd "forever love" trope. Instead, they were pretty much unconventional boyfriends. They rarely touched for more than a few seconds or forced contact, displaying a pride and stubbornness towards each other that set them apart from typical affectionate couples. Their bond was marked by a quiet normalcy, often appearing distant, like they were merely friends or even coworkers. They cherished their time together without externally being infatuated by each other, their shyness still evident even after months of dating. This mutual self-containment, though weird, was their unique way of living and navigating through their love. They were comfortable in their own skin, fully aware that their love didn't need to follow conventional norms.

This time, Dino had heard from the other members that Woozi was sick, and he had not a single idea until that exact moment. Honestly, he understood why the paler boy kept these types of things from him; there was a time when the dancer worried to the point it consumed him, and it didn't end well. Still, he was REALLY upset that Woozi hadn’t told him, since it was something important he needed to know, or their trust could waver. Acting on impulse, Dino decided to go straight to his place without telling him.

Using the key Woozi had gifted him, he quietly opened the door and stepped inside. Unsurprisingly, even while sick in bed, the producer was working, a laptop on his lap and headphones on. The youngest walked firmly into the room and dropped his bag onto the bed.

Woozi almost had a heart attack when he saw someone suddenly walk into his room, and he took his headphones off quickly. "What the hell- why didn't you even-" Although his voice had an annoyed tone, a look of relief passed over his face when he saw who it was. But it was short lived, as a coughing fit suddenly came over him. He bent over, covering his mouth with his elbow.

Dino's expression hardened, but a trace of concern flickered in his eyes. Without a word, he strode toward the older one, his fists clenched. When he reached him, he tried to place a hand on his lover's forehead, but he instinctively pulled back.

Woozi drew a shaky breath, retreating slightly from Dino’s touch. He felt hotter than he wished and didn’t want the younger one to know just how bad he felt. "What are you doing?" He muttered, and he was sure he didn't sound very intimidating with his sore throat.

"Shut up" Dino snapped, gripping Woozi's shoulder to keep him still.

The vocalist froze at that, since the youngest's voice held an edge of seriousness that he rarely heard. He tried to squirm out from his grasp to no avail, and he huffed a little in frustration. Although the touch made him feel slightly better, he didn't like being handled like this. He looked up at Dino with an annoyed look. "Let go, I'm fine" He said in a slightly hoarse voice, trying and failing to sound convincing.

"You are an idiot" Dino burst out, unable to hold it in any longer, his heart tightening as he finally felt Woozi's forehead.

The shorter one winced, the chill of that hand sending a shiver through him. His forehead was definitely hotter than it should be, a clear sign that his condition was worse than he wanted to admit. "I'm not an idiot. I can take care of myself" He protested weakly. The argument fell flat, especially since he was still breathless from his recent coughing fit. He attempted to pull away again, but the grip remained firm for a few more seconds.

Turning abruptly, Dino stomped back towards his bag, his movements jerky with frustration. He rummaged through it harshly, muttering under his breath.

Woozi watched with curious eyes, the sight of his boyfriend's pout actually making him chuckle slightly; he couldn't deny how cute the younger one looked with that angry face. He leaned over a little and watched him pull out something, wondering what he was looking for. "What are you doing?" He said with another cough.