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Imagine: Cookies

Characters: Kun x Reader
Genre: Fluff, Romance
Word count: 1,668
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Today is your first anniversary, which means that, including today, it has been 365 days since Kun and you have been together.
The two of you met in high school. You have always had the bad habit of skipping meals because you were too lazy to make something by yourself. Thus, your stomach would always growl loudly during the lessons. Since Kun was your seatmate he noticed but he didn't say anything. He was very shy back then and wouldn't talk to anybody.
One time, you actually fainted during class because you skipped breakfast and lunch. Ever since then, you would find a bag of self-made cookies on your desk. The moment you opened the bag, the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies immediately spread in the room. The cookies looked very appealing and had different animal shapes. You took the bear-shaped cookie out and your eyes widened in surprise. It was still hot!
You were very curious and wondered who the kind person might be. You asked everyone in class but nobody admitted. Kun always entered the classroom later than you so you thought it was impossible for him to be the one who baked the cookies for you. That's why you never asked him. But when he took off his jumper, releasing a familiar sweet scent in the process, you immediately knew. But you didn't want to expose him as you know how shy he was. He might die in embarrassment if you did that.
You shrugged and ate up all the cookies. While eating, you noticed how Kun would nervously steal a glance at you from time to time. You almost laughed out loud because oh boy, he's so adorable!
However, nearly a year passed and you still received a bag of freshly baked cookies in cute animal shapes. You started to feel guilty and hence, tried to return his favour. Since you had zero cooking skill and baking skill, you failed. However, you still went to school early to put your failed cookies on his table before Kun arrived.
It was still early, so you were the only one in class. Soon, the door opened. It was only 8:20 in the morning and class started at 9:00. You usually arrived in school five minutes before the first lesson started.
When you saw Kun with a surprised expression on his face, you smiled smugly. He hesitated for a second before slowly approaching the desk he shared with you.
The moment he saw the bag of cookies you put on his table not long ago, he looked at you with slightly flushed cheeks. "Did you, uhm, did you make these?" He asked softly and you nodded proudly.
"Of course I did, it's a gift for you! Although they don't look good, I assure you that they are 99% edible!" You beamed at him and patted your hand on the seat beside you, "Why don't you sit down?"
He gave you a gleeful smile and sat down. After Kun sat down and took off his jacket, the sweet scent of cookies hit your nose again, making you realize that you haven't eaten anything yet. With a playful smile, you rested your chin on your hand while looking at the side of his face. "Aren't you going to give me my daily cookies?"
Kun whipped his head around and stared at you with wide eyes before avoiding your eyes again. "W-what do you mean..."
You chuckled at his cute reaction. "I know that it's you who has been diligently giving me self-made cookies for the past few months. And I also know that you always hide somewhere so that it would seem like you came to school later than me. Now give me the cookies, I am hungry..." You pouted and reached out your hand in front of him.
Kun's cheeks became red as you ruthlessly exposed him, but when you said that you were hungry, he obediently took out a pink paper bag from his black school bag.
"Thank you, Kun-mom, you are the best~"
"I am not your mom," he said in disapproval with a deep frown and a small pout.
You blinked innocently at him at his refutation. "Well then, why else would you go through so much trouble just to give me cookies as breakfast?"
"That's because--!" He stopped mid-sentence and looked away with crimson cheeks, even the tips of his ears were red as a tomato.
You snorted and laughed out loud.
"..." Kun frowned even more when you laughed at him. But what could you do, he was just too cute, you couldn't help but tease him a little bit. Soon, you composed yourself and leaned closer to him to kiss him on the cheek. "I know, I like you too, Kun."
You smiled as you remembered the past memories and how you first got together.
Suddenly, the doorbell rings, interrupting your flashbacks. You know that it's Kun because he has called you earlier to tell you that he is coming over to spend time with you at home.
As soon as you open the door, Kun greets you with a bashful smile and you jump onto him, making him stumble slightly. He steadies himself and hugs you tightly.
"I missed you, Y/N," his voice is as sweet and as soft as ever and it makes you realize that you missed him actually more than you thought you did.
"Why are you so late, I have been waiting for you all day!" You complain and bite his cheek afterwards, making him yelp in surprise.
"S-sorry, it took me a bit to gather all the ingredients and utensils." He shows you the big bag as he sheepishly scratches the back of his neck and gives you an apologetic smile.
The two of you have planned to bake cookies together as your anniversary celebration. You don't want to go out and have a fancy date like other couples. You two like it simple.
After inviting him in, you hand him a set of pajama that matches yours and tell him to change his clothes.
After he comes out, you start squealing and fangirling. Like, omg, he looks so adorable, so soft and so fluffy in that pastel blue pajama!! He blushes at your reaction but tries to hide his embarrassment by clearing his throat. When you continue to stare at him with hearts in your eyes, he pinches your checks and turns your face to the other direction so that you aren't facing him anymore.
"Let's go make the cookies now, Y/N," he suggests and you nod. When he turns around to go to the kitchen, you jump onto his back and hang on him like a koala. He chuckles and puts his arms around you to prevent you from falling. And just like that, he piggybacks you to the kitchen.
Kun was as skilled as ever, his movements were quick and neat. You, on the other hand, were clumsy but you were very determined.
"I'm gonna make the best cookies ever for you, Kun!" You promise him with a smug smile. He smiles back and nods, "You can do it, Y/N!"
Kun stops to observe you as you mix the ingredients. When you grab the bag of salt instead of sugar and pour it into the bowl, he opens his mouth to point it out but you shush him, telling him that you need to concentrate. He gives you a defeated smile and goes back to his own work.
After two hours, you are finally done. When you open the baking oven, you gasp in shock. Your cookies are burnt. You look over at Kun, who is looking at you expectantly. His cookies are already done and placed on the plate.
You turn back to yours and slump your shoulders in disheartenment. Noticing your sudden bad mood, he walks over to you and crouches down beside you. After seeing the failed cookies, he pats your head in a consoling manner. "It's fine, Y/N, you tried your best, and that's all that counts!" He encourages you and you look at him without confidence. "You aren't disappointed? I mean, I promised to make the best cookies for you..."
"I am not," he assures you and helps you pull out the hot tray. After placing all the cookies on a plate, he carefully takes a cookie between his fingers before putting it in his mouth. He takes a small bite and smiles happily, "I think it's alright, I like it a lot!"
"Really?" You ask and give him an incredulous look before taking one as well. As soon as you bite into the burnt cookie, you scrunch your nose in disgust. The cookie is salty and bitter at the same time. It is hard for you to swallow so you spit it out into the trashcan before rinsing your mouth with clean water. When you see him reaching for another one of your failed cookies, you stop him desperately. "How could you even swallow? This is so disgusting, how did I even make this?! Stop eating that, Kun, what if you get food poisoning?"
Kun blinks at you in confusion as you freak out. "I honestly think that it's alright..."
"Seriously?!" You can't believe him, "You like this??"
He nods and smiles blissfully at you.
"Because this tastes the same like the very first cookies you made for me in high school. Eating this again makes me so happy!"
This time, it is your turn to blush. You playfully push at him and pretend to judge him, "Kun, I never knew that you were so cheesy."
Kun emits a hearty laugh and pecks you on the forehead, "I love you so much, Y/N!"
You blush once again at his sudden confession. He never says 'I love you' since he is a bashful person. Usually, it's you who expresses your affection to him.
"Love you too, pabo-Kun," you reply while hiding your face in his chest shyly.

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