Joshua was exhausted after a long day at work. The heavy workload had kept him at the office much later than usual, and all he could think about was getting home to Seokmin. The drive felt longer than ever, but eventually, he found himself walking through the front door of their apartment.
The lights were dimmed, and the house was quiet, save for the soft hum of the air conditioner. Joshua quietly slipped off his shoes, hoping not to disturb Seokmin if he was already asleep. He headed down the hallway toward their bedroom, longing for the warmth of Seokmin's embrace.
When he pushed open the door, his heart melted instantly.
There on the bed, Seokmin lay curled up under the blankets, wide awake, his big, innocent eyes glimmering under the soft glow of the bedside lamp. His lips were wrapped around a pacifier, sucking on it gently, his cheeks puffed up like a baby. The moment he saw Joshua, his eyes brightened, though he stayed still, waiting.
Joshua's heart swelled with affection. He couldn't help but smile at the sight of his precious boyfriend looking so small, so adorable. He closed the door behind him softly and walked over to the bed, sitting down beside Seokmin, who shifted slightly, his gaze never leaving Joshua.
"Hey, baby," Joshua murmured, his voice low and gentle, as he leaned down to kiss Seokmin's forehead.
Seokmin blinked up at him, pacifier still in his mouth, but his lips curved into the tiniest smile around it. His hands reached up, to Joshua's hand, as if he had been waiting for him all night. Joshua's heart melted even more.
"You've been waiting for daddy, haven't you?" Joshua whispered, stroking Seokmin's soft hair. Seokmin nodded slowly, his eyes filled with a mixture of contentment and love. His pacifier bobbed with each little suck, making him look impossibly more endearing.
Joshua laid down next to him, pulling Seokmin into his arms, letting him nestle close. "I'm sorry I'm late, baby. Work took longer than I thought," he said softly. Seokmin's slender fingers traced the fabric of Joshua's shirt as he rested his head on Joshua's chest, the gentle rhythm of Joshua's heartbeat calming him down.
Seokmin hummed softly around the pacifier, his eyes fluttering closed now that Joshua was finally home. Joshua held him tightly, brushing his fingers over Seokmin's back in soothing motions.
"I missed you," Joshua whispered, pressing a soft kiss to Seokmin's hair. Seokmin responded with a content little sound, snuggling closer to Joshua as if he wanted to melt into him.
Joshua gazed down at his boyfriend, overwhelmed with love. "You're the cutest, you know that?" he said with a chuckle, his hand cupping Seokmin's squeezable, soft cheek gently. Seokmin let out a soft giggle, his cheeks flushing slightly, but the pacifier never left his mouth.
Joshua couldn't have asked for anything more perfect in this moment. His baby was in his arms, safe and sound, and he wouldn't trade this peace for the world.
"Sleep now, baby," Joshua whispered, continuing to stroke Seokmin's back. "Daddy's here." Seokmin's breathing slowed, his body relaxing completely as he drifted off to sleep, still sucking on the pacifier, the smallest smile on his lips.
Joshua stayed there, watching him, feeling like the luckiest man alive.
𐙚𓏲⋆ ִֶָ ๋𓂃 ⋆ᡣ𐭩
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That's what I mean by "squeezable cheeks" 😃
It' 2024 and I'm writing little space au... I think people might feel cringy but i love writing and reading cute, i can't help it. Sorry 😐
