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Life with Lee Know is never dull, especially when it comes to his relentless displays of affection. You've been dating for only a few months, but it feels like you've known each other forever. From the moment you wake up until the second you fall asleep, his hands are on you—holding you, caressing you, teasing you. And while you love every second of it, the boys have made it clear that they find your relationship both sweet and insufferable.
Today, you're all hanging out in the practice room. The boys are working on a new routine, and you've been invited to watch. You sit on the sidelines, cross-legged on the floor with your back against the mirrored wall, enjoying the view as they move in sync to the beat of the music. Lee Know, ever the perfectionist, is in the zone, leading the group with his smooth movements and precise timing. But even in the middle of practice, his attention keeps drifting back to you.
During a quick break, he strides over, still slightly out of breath, and plops down beside you. Without missing a beat, he drapes an arm around your shoulders, pulling you closer. You smile, used to his affectionate nature by now, and lean into his side. The other boys are grabbing water bottles, stretching, or reviewing the routine in the mirror, but Lee Know is focused solely on you.
"Missed me?" he asks, his voice low and playful.
"You were ten feet away, Minho," you reply with a laugh, but your heart flutters all the same.
"Too far," he murmurs, his hand already drifting down to your waist, and then, predictably, lower. His fingers brush against your hip, then slide down to give your butt a quick squeeze. You jump slightly, glancing around to see if anyone's noticed, but of course, the boys are all too familiar with his antics.
Hyunjin, who's been stretching nearby, groans loudly. "Hyung, do you have to do that here? We're trying to work!"
Lee Know just smirks, not the least bit ashamed. "You don't expect me to ignore my girlfriend, do you?" His hand remains firmly on your butt, his thumb rubbing slow circles through the fabric of your jeans. It's both comforting and infuriating, how easily he can get under your skin.
"You could at least wait until we're done," Seungmin chimes in, shaking his head as he grabs his water bottle. "Or, I don't know, maybe keep it PG for once?"
Lee Know shrugs, his smirk growing wider as he gives you another playful squeeze. "Where's the fun in that?"
You try to give him a disapproving look, but it's hard to stay serious when he's looking at you with those mischievous eyes. Instead, you roll your eyes and nudge him with your elbow. "You're impossible."
"And you love it," he replies cheekily, leaning in to press a quick kiss to your lips before you can protest. The kiss is soft but lingering, and it's enough to draw a chorus of groans from the rest of the boys.
"Okay, seriously, get a room!" Felix complains, throwing a towel in your direction. It lands on Lee Know's head, but he just laughs, shaking it off without letting go of you.
"We're in a room," Lee Know says matter-of-factly, his tone so deadpan that you can't help but laugh. He glances around at the others, completely unbothered by their complaints. "Besides, I'm just making sure she knows she's appreciated."
Changbin crosses his arms, raising an eyebrow. "I think she gets the point, hyung."
But Lee Know just tightens his grip on you, pulling you even closer as he plants another kiss on your cheek. "No such thing as too much appreciation," he declares.
You bury your face in his shoulder, trying to stifle your laughter as the boys continue to grumble. But you can't deny how much you enjoy his touch, even when it's a little over the top. It's his way of showing you how much you mean to him, and you wouldn't trade it for anything.
As the break comes to an end, Chan claps his hands to get everyone's attention. "Alright, back to work! And Minho, try to focus this time, yeah?"
Lee Know reluctantly lets go of you, but not before giving your butt one last squeeze that makes you yelp softly. He grins at your reaction, clearly pleased with himself, before getting to his feet and rejoining the others in the center of the room.
You watch as he effortlessly shifts back into dance mode, his movements precise and powerful. But every so often, he glances over at you, a small smile tugging at his lips as if to remind you that he's still thinking about you, even in the midst of practice.
The boys continue their routine, but the playful energy in the room is palpable. Every time Lee Know gets close to your side of the room, he shoots you a wink or a grin, and you know he's just waiting for the next break to come over and resume his "appreciation" tactics.
Sure enough, when they pause for another quick breather, he's back at your side in an instant, this time wrapping both arms around you from behind and nuzzling his face into your neck. "Miss me yet?" he whispers, his breath warm against your skin.
"Always," you reply, turning your head to kiss him on the cheek.
"Ugh, not again!" Hyunjin groans, but there's no real bite to his words. He's used to this by now, and though he complains, you can tell he's secretly amused by how smitten Lee Know is.
Lee Know just chuckles, his hands roaming down to your hips, then lower, and you brace yourself for the inevitable. When his hands settle on your butt again, giving it a firm squeeze, you can't help but laugh, even as the boys let out another round of exaggerated groans.
"Minho, seriously," Seungmin says, shaking his head, but there's a smile tugging at his lips. "We're trying to work here."
"And I'm trying to love my girlfriend," Lee Know shoots back, completely unfazed. He gives you another quick kiss, this time on the lips, before finally pulling away and standing up. "Alright, alright. I'll behave. For now."
You roll your eyes, but you're smiling as you watch him rejoin the group. He might be impossible, but he's your impossible, and there's something incredibly comforting in knowing just how much he cares. Even if it means enduring a few more playful complaints from the boys.
As the practice continues, you catch him glancing at you every now and then, and each time, he gives you that same cheeky grin. And you know that as soon as practice ends, he'll be right back at your side, his hands on you, his lips finding yours, showing you just how much he loves you—whether the boys like it or not.
