Harmony of Hearts

First Love

The first rays of dawn crept through the window, casting a gentle glow on Mingi and Hongjoong as they laid entwined on the bed. Hongjoong stirred first, his eyes fluttering open to find Mingi still asleep in front of him. The events of the previous night played back in his mind, bringing a smile to his face and making him blush a little.

He reached out, brushing a stray lock of hair from Mingi's forehead. Mingi stirred, his eyes slowly opening. When he saw Hongjoong, a sleepy smile spread across his face. "Morning." He murmured as he stretched a little and pulled out his hand, wrapping Hongjoong's waist and cuddling with him.

Hongjoong chuckled, patting Mingi's head. "Morning," Hongjoong replied softly. "How was your sleep?"

"Better than I have in a long time," Mingi said, sitting up and stretching again. "Last night was... Amazing.." his voice suddenly became quieter, almost a whisper that couldn't be heard. Actually, it was true Mingi hadn't been sleeping well and it's obvious in the members eye.

Hongjoong nodded, his heart swelling with affection. "Yeah, it was."

Hongjoong sat up, looking at the younger who was staring at him, his eyes filled with admiration when Mingi turned his head, moving closer to Hongjoong and wrapping his arm around his waist before nuzzling his face in Hongjoong's neck.

They shared a quiet moment, the silence filled with unspoken emotions. "Are you sniffing me?" Hongjoong asked, breaking the silence.

The moment stretched awkwardly for a while as they could hear themselves breathing before Hongjoong felt a smile forming under his neck which made his breathe hitch a little. "Is that not allowed?" Mingi asked as he looked up at Hongjoong, a grin playing on his face.

Seeing Mingi suddenly being so bold after the night they confessed made Hongjoong's stomach felt something. Something that made his heart flutter, something that gave him butterflies.

After Hongjoong snapped back to reality, his face was pink from blushing. "Baby, are you blushing?" Mingi said, making Hongjoong widen his eyes. What's with the sudden compliment now? Just that nickname made Hongjoong's face bright red.

Hongjoong pushed the younger's head to a side, trying to break free from Mingi's touch but obviously the younger took over again, this time hugging Hongjoong tighter than before.

"Hey! Mingi-ah!" Hongjoong started as he felt gentle and teasing fingers brushing his hips. Mingi smiled before stopping and hugging Hongjoong again. The older sighed in defeat as he leans into the hug, feeling warm and loved.

Both of them sat in the position for a while. The air around them slowly becoming calm and comfortable. "Hyung, do you wanna...-"
Mingi paused for a moment, looking up to find Hongjoong's staring back, eyes full with curiosity that was noticeable.

Mingi chuckled before continuing, "Do you want to... go on a date next time..?" Mingi quickly said, mumbling on the last phrase. He didn't want Hongjoong to hear it but in the same time, he wanted him to.

Hongjoong's eyes widened before smiling and hugging Mingi back. "Date? Of course!!" The older exclaimed, the excitement in his voice was obvious.

"Where do you want to go, baby?" Mingi asked, happy with how Hongjoong allowed him to call him "baby" Hongjoong is probably Mingi's first ever lover and he loves it.

Hongjoong thought for a while before a light build Ding! in his head "I heard that a new Chinese cuisine opened last week, it has good reviews...Can we try it?" Hongjoong asked, glancing at the older who was had his hands wrapped around him.

"Anywhere my baby wants." Mingi replied, loving Hongjoong's flustered reactions when he used the name.

"You promised me okay?" Hongjoong said as he pushed the younger away, getting out of bed. "My treat." Mingi said, he clearly will regret his words but right now he's too busy admiring his lover.