Embracing You (VERHAN)

Morning, rather good one

I had never gotten this close to Vernon. There was no particular reason to it. I was clingy, yes. To most of the members. But not to Vernon. 

Simply because he never indulged in skinship much. And he never came to me or any other members for this kind of affection. 

Some of the members would still cling onto him and he did not push them off either. But I never saw him this close to anybody. I felt a little special. Maybe he didn't mind me being clingy. What ? I need to stop thinking. 

His body was keeping me warm. And more than my body, my heart felt warm. His touch seemed to soothe my pain. 

I felt safe, and loved in his embrace. What other members would think about this ? This question crossed my mind too many times. 

But looked like my heart did not care that much. And my body was in no position to do anything against it. I had no idea how long I had been lying on his body. Or when the movie ended. 

                                         ➖️

I felt warm engulfing my face as I tried opening my eyes. I could feel the lightning in the place but I kept my eyes shut. I didn't want to wake up leaving the comfort. I felt my head pressed into something. 

I found myself hugging someone's chest as a black tank top welcomed my eyes. I could feel some weight on my body as said man's hand rested on my waist. It felt good to woke up like this, I thought. But who was it ? 

My one hand was pressed againgst his body and other one was loosely lying on his waist. I lifted my face to look up and almost jumped back in horror. 

Vernon was sleeping peacefully, his pale skin glistening in sunlight, his long eyelashes resting, thier shadow forecasted on his soft cheeks. His pink lips persed peacefully while his bare arms almost choked me. His messy hair made all of it too cute. 

His arms with muscles which were not obvious with clothes on, looked well built. I took my time to appreciate his looks as if I had never noticed it before. He looked like a sleeping prince, his surreal beauty basking in sunlight. 

I cautiously removed his hand off me and tried sitting straight. I looked past him on the side table to find a towel and a bowl of water kept there. Was he taking care of me ? Oh My God, I had no idea. 

Vernon stirred a bit, maybe waking up because of me. I just sat looking at him, as my body stopped working seeing him. I couldn't imagine how would he react waking up next to me. Sure, he wouldn't mind. Not after what happened last night. He opened his eyes, scanned the room and then looked at me. 

A small but sweet smile appeared on his face as he registered my presence. "You are awake hyung" he said as he sat straught yawning. I just nodded as no words came out of my mouth. I couldn't believe my eyes. I woke up next to Vernon, my body pressed into his. 

How lucky could I be ? What ? My mind was all messed up. And what Vernon did was all I needed to let go of the last sanity I had at the moment. He came closer, just some inches apart as his hand moved forward. 

My eyes grew big as his cold hand touched my forehead. He hummed as if thinking something. "You don't have fever anymore. How do you feel hyung ?" He said as his hand rested on his thigh. I was too stunned to speak. 

"I am good" I managed to speak after some seconds. Did he stay up to take care of me ? The thought was enticing. "Did you take care of me ? And what about the others ? When did they leave ? And why did you stay back ?" I asked Vernon as I tried to process the situation. 

"You were burning hyung. So we all decided I will stay back in case it got worse. So they all left. I am glad you are much better now" he said smiling at me brightly. I felt my cheeks hot. It was because of my fever though. 

And believe me on that okay. 

He got off the bed as he tried to smoothen his messy hair. I won't deny I prefer them messy though. What ? "I will freshen up hyung" he said as he went towards the bathroom. I just sat there wondering how I ended in this situation. 

Not that I was complaining. 

It was getting too much to handle at this moment. He came back after a while telling me to freshen up while he prepares coffee for both of us. I had no better option to distract myself so I went ahead. 

I came back to find him in the kitchen, ready with two mugs of steaming coffee. I couldn't help but imagine a cute domestic homely life with him. Waking up to seeing his face next to mine, having simple breakfast while talking about our schedule and then leaving for the studio with hands intertwined. 

Sorry what ? YOON JEONGHAN STOP THINKING SHIT.

I reminded myself. He handed me the mug as he sat on the chair in front of me. I sat there awkwardly as I had no idea what to talk about. I couldn't believe I could be so sappy. I was one of the swift talkers of our group. And here I was, too nervous to make a small talk with a person I have known for years. 

"It's good we don't have any schedule today. You will be able to rest properly" he said breaking the ice. I was grateful. "Yeah, but I am feeling quite good already" I regretted the moment these words escaped my mouth. 

Long way to go Yoon Jeonghan. 

"Yeah, but you better take care hyung"he chuckled. Cute. I just smiled hopelessly. I was elated he cared so much about me. But as a fellow member he should. Nothing more than that right ?

We sipped rest of the coffee in silence. "Well, I will go back then hyung. Call me if you need anything" he said as he got up ready to leave. "I need you" I wanted to tell him. "Yeah, thank you nonie" I said instead. 

"I like it when you call me that" he gave me his gummy smile. I swear I felt my heart blast. I could call him 100 names if that meant getting that smile flashed at me. I smiled widely as my cheeks got pink. 

He went back to the room to get his coat which was resting on my couch which I clearly didn't notice, too caught up in my head. He bid me goodbye and left. I felt lonely I don't know why. I was living alone for quite long now.

And heck I liked it this way. But just spending one night with him left me craving his presence more than ever. 

Rest of the day passed by just like that as I was busy overthinking every small detail of last night. I was hell confused. Why the hell would I feel like that ? 

On a random day, my body decided to fall ill to render me helpless. And when a fellow member and friend helped me little, my heart decided it was time to give away. His touch made me feel butterflies in my stomach. 

His raspy but deep voice soothed my pain and his smile brightened my night. 

What the heck ? 

I woke up next morning feeling much better but still missing the warmth which I had woken up to yesterday. I got ready as it was going to be a long day. We had to prepare for comebcak which was scheduled 3 months later. 

And not to mention the constant but tiring practices for the concerts as we were having a world tour, along with multiple shoots including Going Seventeen. 

I reached the company to find most of the members to discuss something. Apparently our music genius, Woozi had come up with some songs on which he wanted our opinions.