✔ Caffeine || CHOI SOOBIN FF

ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝟞𝟜

~yoi~

-Start of Chapter 64-

"Binnie, coffee?"

"Yes please"

The comforting warmth of the steaming coffee in my hands helps calm the chill of the morning air creeping in through the cracks in the window. Soobin sits beside me on the couch, his mug held loosely in his hand as he stares out at the falling snow.

"When are the boys coming back?" I ask after a few sips of my coffee.

He hums, his head tilting slightly in thought. "Probably by evening. They're spending most of the day with their families."

I nod, glancing at him from the corner of my eye. "Cool. So, we have the whole day to ourselves?"

He turns to me, his lips quirking into a small smile. "Looks like it."

A flicker of excitement stirs in me. "Then let's go outside! It's been snowing all night, and it's so pretty out."

Soobin raises an eyebrow but doesn't hesitate long before nodding. "I know a place" he says, setting his mug down. "It's a little higher up, but the view is amazing."

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The snow crunches softly beneath our boots as we walk, the gentle sound mingling with the faint whistle of the wind weaving through the evergreens. Fat snowflakes drift lazily from the gray sky, landing on our coats and melting into little droplets before disappearing.

The path Soobin leads me on winds up a gentle hill, lined with snow-covered pines that look like they've been plucked straight from a postcard. The air is crisp, almost biting, but the cold doesn't bother me as much with Soobin's warmth beside me.

"It's just up ahead" he says, his gloved hand brushing against mine briefly as he points to the clearing.

When we step into the open, the sight takes my breath away. The city stretches far below, its buildings and streets blanketed in white, the snow dampening the usual clamour and turning everything serene. The evergreen trees surrounding us seem to glow softly, their branches heavy with snow. The distant lights of the city twinkle faintly through the haze, and for a moment, it feels like we've stepped into a dream.

Soobin walks to the railing that lines the edge of the overlook, pulling his mask off now that no one else is around.

The chill reddens his cheeks and the tip of his nose, and I can't help but smile at how effortlessly beautiful he looks.

He leans against the railing, his eyes fixed on the view below. "It's nice, isn't it?" he murmurs, his voice quieter now.

"Nice is an understatement" I reply, stepping closer to stand at his side. "It's incredible."

I stare down in awe, the beauty still seeming unreal to me.

Glancing back I find his gaze on me. I smile "Staring?"

"Maybeee"

Soobin chuckles, his eyes sparkling in a way that makes my heart skip a beat. He reaches for my hand, his fingers warm even through the fabric of our gloves.

Soobin grins as he pulls me closer, his hand warm in mine. Without warning, he spins me around so my back hits the cold railing. I let out a surprised laugh, but before I can say anything, his lips are on mine in a soft peck.

"Stop!" I giggle, pushing against his chest, but he just smirks.

"It's cold" he says, his voice teasing, "I need to warm your lips up like this." He plants another soft kiss, this time on the corner of my mouth, and I can't help but laugh.