oneshot collection - p.jh x k.yc

#3 - kiss

This morning, just like every other morning, Yuchan gives Junhee a kiss before going to work. Along with a sweet “I love you”, Junhee kisses back. And as they part lips, Yuchan smiles “I love you too” then takes his jacket and leaves the house.

It is a habit they have taken from their old, lovely neighbour. The lady has told them that she used to kiss her husband goodbye before he went to work. And that even when she was mad at him, she still loved him and so, didn’t forget to tell him. Everytime he said it back. But sadly, one day they had a huge fight and instead of kissing him, she slapped him, yelling “leave !”. That night he didn’t come back home. A few days later, she had learn that he passed away due to a major car accident.

Since that catastrophe, she regrets not telling him she loved him one last time.

That’s why Junhee kisses Yuchan goodbye every single day without an exception. Because neither of them want to know the pain of losing their loved one without a last “I love you”.

♡

Now a week later, on June 1st, Yuchan asks his boss if he can take the next day off to stay with his lover because Junhee is working at home and he doesn’t want him to spend this birthday alone. But the man refuses, apparently the reason not being good enough.

Sulking, Yuchan goes back to Junhee. As he opens the door of their house, he is welcomed by the sweet scent of the older's cooking. He smiles in content before joining him in the kitchen. "I'm home" he announces sleepily.

"Welcome home baby" Junhee smiles, "how was your day ?" he asks while continuing to cook whatever he's cooking. Yuchan doesn't answer right away. Instead he gives Junhee a backhug, putting his forehead on his lover's shoulder.

After years together, Junhee knows that this kind of behavior means that something is up with Yuchan. "What's bothering you ?" he questions quietly. A few seconds pass, "It's just…" Yuchan stops, "It's just that that son of a bitch didn't let me have my day off tomorrow, I wanted to spend it with you ! It's your birthday dammit !" he finally lets out what's on his heart.

Chuckling, Junhee turns off the stove then to Yuchan. "First of all" he puts his finger on the younger's chest, "you're a kid, watch your language." Yuchan rolls his eyes. "And second, it's okay if you're not with me tomorrow, it's a day just like the others. We'll enjoy in the evening when you'll be back" he smiles, caressing Yuchan's cheek.

"But Jun…" Yuchan pouts, with sad eyes. "No buts, it's alright" Junhee finally says, ending the conversation. Without other words, he draws Yuchan into a hug. He runs his fingers through his hair and Yuchan relaxes into his touch, melting more and more into his embrace.

"I got you tangerines" Junhee whispers, careful not to break the warm atmosphere that has been installed. He hears a muffled "I love you so much" after feeling the arms around his waist tighten. A small smile appears on his face.

The end of the day goes by nicely, Yuchan complimenting Junhee on his cooking skills and the latter, even used to it, blushes a bit. They share a few kisses here and there before going to bed, where they talk about their future life. Yuchan falls asleep first so Junhee takes the time to admire him and realise once again that, damn, he's so in love.

♡

The day after begins with Yuchan not hearing his alarm clock. He wakes up in panic and looks at the clock on the light gray wall in front of him. 7:30am. Well, he's screwed. The bus that he takes to go to work stops at 7:45am in front of the house and so, it only lets him 15 minutes to get ready.

He quits the bed quietly, he doesn't want to wake Junhee up. Then he goes to the closet, chooses a decent outfit for the day and gets out of the room, carefully closing the door. After leaving for the bathroom, he dresses up rapidly and puts on a bit of makeup. 7:37am.