Here's the second chapter of today. ✨ Also, I just wanted to mention that I share my birthday with Chan and I think it's kinda cool. 🥳
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The dorm is unusually quiet, with just you and Lee Know lounging on the couch together. The soft glow from your phone screen lights up the room as you scroll through TikToks, showing him your favorite ones. His arm is wrapped around your waist, holding you close as you both laugh at the videos, enjoying the rare peace and quiet.
After a while, you shift, settling more comfortably on top of him. Your head rests on his chest, and you can feel the steady rise and fall of his breathing beneath you. His arms instinctively tighten around your waist, pulling you closer, as you cuddle into him. His touch is warm, comforting, and you feel a sense of calm wash over you as you listen to his heartbeat.
The conversation between you flows naturally, moving from playful banter to more serious topics, but as the minutes pass, you start to feel the pull of sleep. Your eyelids grow heavy, and your words slow, until you're just lying there, enjoying the quiet with him.
"Minho," you mumble softly, your voice barely audible as you start to drift off.
"Hm?" he responds, his hand still gently rubbing your back as he looks down at you.
"Can you sing something to me?" you ask, your voice sleepy but filled with affection.
Lee Know hesitates for a moment, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. He knows how much you love his voice—it's one of the reasons you fell for him. There's something about the way he sings that always makes you feel safe, like everything is right in the world.
"What do you want to hear?" he asks, his voice low and soothing.
"Anything," you murmur, your eyes already closed as you snuggle deeper into his chest.
He chuckles softly, the sound vibrating through his chest where your head rests. Then, without further prompting, he begins to sing quietly. His voice is gentle, each note carefully chosen as he sings one of the songs you both love. The melody is familiar, comforting, and you can't help but feel a sense of peace wash over you as you listen.
His voice is like a lullaby, wrapping around you and lulling you further into sleep. It's your favorite sound in the world, and as he continues to sing, you feel yourself drifting off, the last thing you're aware of being the sound of his voice and the warmth of his embrace.
Before you know it, you've fallen asleep, your body completely relaxed against his. Lee Know notices when your breathing evens out, a soft, content smile forming on his lips as he realizes you've drifted off.
He stops singing, looking down at you with a tender expression. You look so peaceful, so comfortable in his arms, and he feels a wave of affection wash over him. He doesn't dare move, not wanting to wake you, so he just tightens his hold on you slightly, making sure you're secure and warm.
Just then, the front door opens, and the rest of the boys file in, their voices low as they enter the dorm. When they step into the living room and see you both on the couch, they freeze, taken aback by the sight of Lee Know in such a soft, unguarded moment.
Seungmin is the first to break the silence, a grin spreading across his face. "Well, look at this," he teases quietly.
Hyunjin nudges Felix, smirking. "Minho's gone all soft on us."
Chan chuckles, shaking his head in disbelief. "Never thought I'd see the day."
Felix is about to make a comment, but Lee Know gives them all a sharp look, bringing a finger to his lips. "Shhh, she's sleeping," he whisper-yells, his tone firm but careful not to be too loud.
The boys exchange amused glances but quickly stifle their laughter, trying not to disturb the peaceful scene in front of them. Hyunjin, ever the dramatic one, tiptoes across the room with exaggerated caution, causing the others to stifle more laughter as they follow suit.
Lee Know rolls his eyes at their antics but doesn't say anything, too focused on keeping you undisturbed. Once the boys have all retreated to their rooms, he lets out a small sigh of relief, glancing down at you again.
You're still fast asleep, completely oblivious to the earlier commotion. He brushes a strand of hair away from your face, his expression softening as he takes in how peaceful you look. For a long while, he just watches you, his heart swelling with affection as he holds you close.
The dorm is now still and quiet, with only the soft hum of the refrigerator and the distant sound of cars passing outside to fill the silence. The warmth of Lee Know's embrace keeps you snug as you sleep, completely unaware of anything but the comfort of his body beneath yours.
Lee Know stirs slightly, adjusting himself to ensure you're as comfortable as possible. His mind drifts as he holds you, thinking about how rare and special these moments are. With the chaotic schedules, the constant noise of the dorm, and the hustle of life, having time like this with you is a luxury he cherishes deeply.
He gently strokes your back, his touch feather-light so as not to wake you, his heart full as he listens to your steady breathing. In these quiet moments, all of his usual defenses drop away, leaving only the tenderness he feels for you. He loves you more than he ever thought possible, and seeing you so peaceful in his arms makes him want to protect you from anything that could disturb your calm.
As he gazes at your sleeping form, his mind wanders back to the boys' earlier teasing. Normally, he'd brush off their comments with a sharp retort or a playful jab, but tonight, he couldn't bring himself to care. All that mattered was keeping you comfortable, ensuring that nothing disrupted your sleep.
Time passes slowly in the dim light, and soon enough, the exhaustion from the day begins to weigh on Lee Know. His eyes grow heavier, his blinks becoming longer, but he fights to stay awake, not wanting to miss a second of this moment with you.
But as the minutes tick by, sleep eventually overtakes him. His arms remain securely around you, even as his breathing slows to match yours, the rise and fall of his chest lulling both of you into a deep, peaceful slumber.
It's well into the night when you finally stir, your body shifting slightly as you begin to wake. You blink slowly, taking a moment to remember where you are, and then a soft smile spreads across your face as you realize you're still wrapped in Lee Know's arms, his warmth surrounding you like a cocoon.
You lift your head slightly to look at him, and your heart swells at the sight of him asleep. His usually sharp features are softened by sleep, his expression peaceful, and you can't help but marvel at how different he looks when he's not putting on his usual tough facade.
Careful not to wake him, you shift your position slightly, nestling back into his chest. He instinctively tightens his hold on you in his sleep, and you feel a sense of deep contentment wash over you. Being here with him, in this quiet, intimate moment, feels like the safest place in the world.
The dorm remains quiet around you, the boys presumably asleep in their rooms. You close your eyes again, letting yourself relax fully into Lee Know's embrace, your mind drifting as you savor the feeling of being so close to him.
Eventually, sleep claims you once more, your breathing evening out as you drift off, comforted by the steady rhythm of his heartbeat beneath you.
And in the stillness of the night, the two of you remain wrapped up in each other, perfectly at peace, with the rest of the world fading into the background.
