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"I'm definitely not outdoing your gifts," You pouted.
Today marks your sixth-month-anniversary with your boyfriend, Lee Donghyuck.
He's gone all out for your anniversary, surprising you with a bouquet of roses, another teddy bear plush holding a heart with his initials and a picnic date in memory of your first date. You're both munching on your food when he surprises you with a necklace with LDH ☼ attached to the gold chain, leaving you to tear up as he placed the chain around you, and ever since he's put it on, your fingers are attached to playing with the sun charm, as he sweetly says it's a constant reminder his heart is with you.
It leaves you with your gift to him. You've crafted a photo album of pictures of you both with little notes in situations he misses you, and gift him his favourite album in vinyl edition. "It's not all about gifts, sunshine. I just love you, and I always think of you when I'm buying things, and it happens so that it's our anniversary,"
"I know," You sighed defeatedly, "I just.. I want to put in more effort, ugh, I know it sounds stupid and it's our special day so I'm feeling insecure, but I just can't help but feel you do a lot, and I definitely should be doing more."
Haechan shook his head, popping a few fries in his mouth. "Baby, you do more than enough, trust me. I just love spoiling my girl, and I'll take any moment to do it for you. Love isn't all about gift-giving, but it's how I choose to show my love to you. And you show me love in various ways, like squeezing my hand when I get nervous, giving me plasters whenever I have cuts or people get up in my shit, wearing my leather jacket to tell people I'm yours. That's love for me, sunshine."
Your cheeks redden at his sweet words. You've always felt shy, more reserved about showing him love in your relationship, as Haechan is more keen, extroverted and loud at how he chooses to love you, and you're not denying at how you feel disappointed in yourself for simply not doing more. But his ways of love, such as words of affirmation in this moment, remind you that it doesn't matter how you love him, because he loves you regardless. "If anything, you embody love for me, baby."
You smiled, and clear your throat. "Actually.. I do have a surprise for you."
His brows raise, "Yeah? What is it, hm?"
"I.. I'm going to be nervous, so bare with me," Haechan's heart absolutely surges into the sky when you get a piece of paper from your bag, seeing how you've written the title neatly in calligraphy and drew hearts. 10 Things I Love About My Boyfriend, Lee Donghyuck, accompanied with a sun at the end of his name. "I.. I tried to memorise it, but I couldn't.."
"It's okay, sweetness." Haechan grinned, "Take your time."
"Okay." You breathed. "My surprise is.. I wrote ten things I love about you. Because you're the first person I've really fallen in love with, and you kind of, taught me how to love." You timidly declared, your hands shaking a little as you hide your heating face behind the paper, avoiding how Haechan is smiling widely at you. "This isn't gonna top what you do for me, but I wanted to show you how much I appreciate and love you for what you do to make me happy, and for what you do to make us.. us."
"Oh baby, you're so fuckin' adorable," Haechan rubbed his hand up and down your thigh and you felt your heart beat and cheeks flush, "Whenever you're ready, okay?"
"Okay. Here I go," You inhaled, "Here are ten things I love about you."
"Ten. I love how you made a two-hundred song playlist about us."
"Baby!" Haechan sang, "Mm, I missed you,"
He crashed into your dorm room, and Karina simply rolled her eyes at you both when he stormed in, because yes, you've definitely given him your dorm's spare key. He kissed your head and placed his arms around you, inhaling your scent because indeed he's missed you. You've been gone for two days due to a college essay writing competition, meaning you've had your head down to work in puzzling two thousand words in a week. It meant that your boyfriend has been extremely clingy, that you've told him you can't see him for three days until submission. And today, once you messaged him he could come over, he practically leaped out of his bed and ran to your dorm.
"You know what, I'm just gonna leave..." You hear Karina trail off, then the door close. Haechan's peppering kisses down your neck and you giggle, as he turned around your desk chair to face him.
"Ugh, what's with you still stuck at your desk, sweetness? You worked so hard,"
"Ah, I was catching up on the tenth chapter on statistics due on Thursday,"
"Come on, you workaholic, have a break with me," Haechan kissed your nose, holding a bag of your favourite food place on campus. You cheered, your nose scrunching as he opened the bag of food since you skipped lunch on accident. Once you and Haechan settle eating on your desk, you see a lightbulb practically appear on his head, "Also, baby. I forgot to show you what I've been doing today instead of working on the stupid presentation next week." He excitedly says as you chuckle, letting him pull out his laptop.
He opens Spotify, clicking onto one of his playlists. The cover picture is his black motorcycle helmet and next to it is your baby pink motorcycle helmet, and the playlist is labelled: my sunshine.
"Look! I made us a playlist!" He said, mouth still stuffed with ramen, "I'm so proud of it. I spent like, three hours on it, because honestly every song remind me of you,"
Your heart warmed. "Oh, Hyuck. You're adorable," You murmured, going through the playlist, which are mostly familiar tunes to your ears. "Thank you." You said, then your brows raised fast. "Two-hundred songs? Hyuck, our relationship reminds you of two-hundred songs?" You gasped, incredulous.
"Uh, yeah," He scoffed, "What? It's not enough? I mean, there were still some more—"
"No, Hyuck," You laughed, "It's way more than I thought. But of course, I love it," You gushed, "And I can't wait to listen to it everyday."
"Let's listen to it now, baby." Haechan clicked shuffle. "I haven't had a chance to listen to it."
And funnily enough, despite pressing shuffle, the first song on top of the playlist is the one being played. Head Over Heels by Tears for Fears.
"I think this song definitely represents us." You say, blushing.
"Oh yeah, baby. There's a reason why this is first on the playlist."
"Nine. I love how you always wear your damn leather jacket."
"Hi, handsome," You giggled when you opened your dorm door, revealing your boyfriend, smiling at you.
"Hi love," Haechan leaned forward to peck his pouting lips on yours, "How was your day, hm?" He asked, putting his shoes aside and following you to your bed. "Ah, it was busy. I had to tutor one of the new first year's, then get ready for my presentation and take the marketing exam. I'm exhausted." You replied, sitting down on your bed and he followed suit, rubbing your knee with his palm.
"Proud of you for getting through the day, baby." He smiled up at you, pulling out your favourite boba drink out of his bag and you squealed, now practically flying in his arms. He lets out an 'oof', laughing at your action as you throw kisses everywhere on his face and thank him every second.
"No need to thank me, sunshine." He pinched your left cheek as you popped the straw through the plastic seal, delightfully taking a sip.
"You smell good, by the way."
You notice how his cheeks darken and how he offers you a shy smile. His scent is comforting to you. "Thanks, baby."
"I've always had this question," You pursed your lips, "What's with the leather jacket? You wear it almost everyday. I'm not complaining though, you look amazing in it. I was thinking, 'cause, you wore a denim jacket yesterday and it actually felt weird to look at because it slips my mind you wear it all the time," You ranted, a little embarrassed after. Your boyfriend simply laughs, and comments at how cute you and your random discoveries are.
Haechan snickered at your innocent question. "I don't know, it is weird now that you say it. But we all kind of started wearing them as a group, then it was noticeable for the Nu Chi Tau frat boys, so it became a trademark, I guess. And it puts my bad boy rep to full use." He patted his chest jokingly sending you into a fit of laughter.
You nodded, grinning, "Never get rid of it, though. I love it."
"I'm never getting rid of it, especially when you wear my leather jacket." He winked at you, and you feel butterflies form in your stomach.
"Eight. I love how you remind me you're always there to support me."
"This is going to sound weird," You cringed, face turning into an expression of disgust. Haechan placed his chin on his palm, brows furrowing at your sudden change of attitude.
"What is it? I'm sure it isn't weird, baby." He replied, and you see how his lips curved into a small frown.
You placed your lips together, "I think I'm going to run for student council next year, the applications have opened and I really want to try for it, since I've had experience in high school."
Haechan clapped, eyes wide and lips now turning into a grin, "Go for it, baby! I don't see why you wouldn't — you have the perfect student portfolio. Surely you're in the council one way or another." You smiled, shy at his compliments, though your heart is so full of love at how he supports you. "Like, baby, you were literally class president third year of high school, last year you were a journalist for the college newspaper, you still tutor first year econ majors, you won the college essay writing competition this year, last year you won the economics scholarship, you're still on top of everything, like, what can't you do, baby? My baby's a fucking genius,"
"Hyuck," You groaned, burying your face behind your hands. "Don't,"
"What?" He teased in a sing-song voice, "Damn, can't even praise my genius girlfriend, my extremely smart significant other, who also happens to be incredibly gorgeous and sexy."
"Hey," You huffed and puffed, and your boyfriend leans closer across the table to place a hand on your cheek, his thumb tracing your cheek softly. "God, is it a crime to compliment my girlfriend?"
"Thank you," You whispered, "Thank you, for always supporting me."
"It's an honour, sunshine."
"You know what that reminded me of?" You said, as his hand leaves your face to find your hand. "Remember when I was doing the economist of the year competition? And I was doing the speech part?"
Haechan quirked a brow, "Yeah? What about it?"
"Remember when you were yelling in the crowd, going 'that's my girl!', 'go sunshine!' and everyone was laughing at the both of us? Even the judges," Haechan laughed at the core memory. Of course he wasn't going to take up the opportunity to love you out loud, even if that meant supporting you loudly and vocally at any of your competitions. You became runner-up, and Haechan thinks it's probably because he spent the entire time screaming your name and making sure everyone heard. "I'll never forget that day."
"Good. I'm always your number one fan. I'll always make sure you know that."
"Seven. I love how you reassure me, and comfort me to tell me everything is okay. That's how we get through everything together."
"I just can't believe someone would say that about us." You felt Haechan's hand squeeze yours tighter.
You were both sat at the back of the library, away from all of the chronic whispering, away from all of the irritating stares. Unfortunately, it's become normal, inevitable — it aches your heart as much as it aches your boyfriend's, because your relationship isn't traditional, and people like you and Lee Donghyuck, are never meant to have a happy ending, let alone you're never meant to be together.
It's been the campus talk the whole week, until Mark and Jeno kindly warned you and Haechan about what people were saying again about your relationship. It seems everybody is trying to keep you and Haechan apart, yet it only seems to numb you both. It's your favourite rumour, that the relationship is a bet, but this time, the twist is that you're a virgin, and Haechan is doing his best to take your virginity before your relationship could last for a year.
You're trying to calm down your boyfriend, your thumb rubbing circles across his knuckles, your touch soothing to him. You could practically see the smoke coming out from his ears as he breathes in and out, angry at how selfless people are, and it doesn't help you haven't said a word to him still. He's trying to read the look on your face, but all you feel is numb. Numb in disappointment, numb in insecurity. And it's a feeling you're far too familiar with. "Baby? You're zoning out on me."
"Huh?" You finally let out. "Sorry, I just.."
"Fuck. You don't deserve this at all," He breathed, feeling a pang in his chest when you release your hands from his grip. "I'm going to deal with them, and whoever said it first, because truthfully, I'm sick that people keep thinking they have a right to keep commenting absolute bullshit on our relationship."
"Hyuck," You swallowed, "I.. Maybe it's for the best we.. separate? It's clearly not doing any of us well." Haechan laughs, but his heart sinks into his stomach at your words. Luckily, the back of the library is empty enough for him to speak his mind. "I don't want you to keep dealing with this—"
"Y/N," Haechan placed his palm on your shoulder, his free hand on your chin. "Look at me, baby."
Your eyes slowly met his, full of hurt. Tears threaten your waterline. "Listen to me, okay? You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. Why would we throw our relationship away because people keep talking about us? I know it's not ideal, and we have this conversation every time, and I'm sorry because you don't deserve this. You don't deserve someone like me, the guy who's surrounded by endless rumours. You deserve someone better, but I want to say this: it's hurting you, and it's hurting me, I won't deny it. But you know I don't stand for bullshit, and I'm going to do something each time your name gets thrown around like this, and I promise that each time to you, don't I?"
You nod, and he sees a tear roll down your cheek. He wipes it away with his thumb and kisses your cheek tenderly, hand never leaving your chin.
"I'm sorry we've had to find this normal, I really am. But please, don't feel like this. Don't feel the need to end things because of what people say. We're stronger than that, and if anything, they're jealous because I found you, and because I see you in my future to spend the rest of my life with." You look at him with a small smile, despite tears forming in your eyes. "It's not fair to you. It's not fair to us. But I'm going to keep dealing with this, because I love you. I'm going to keep fighting for us. I promise, everything is okay. I'm not letting baseless rumours defeat the love we have for each other."
You let out a quiet sob at his words, wrapping your arms around him as he kissed your head. "Fuck, I'm sorry, I just let.. it all in my head again," You said into his neck, "I want to fight for us too, Hyuck. I'm sorry, I'm just so insecure, and I keep thinking our relationship is burdening us because of what people say, but.. you're right. I'm not letting this stop our love. Thank you, for always making our relationship stronger."
"We are strong, because we get through everything together." You continued as he hugged you tighter, "But Lee Donghyuck, I deserve you. You make me feel loved, you never fail to reassure that whatever comes in between us, you say the right words to make sure everything is okay. We deserve each other, and we deserve love. I'm sorry I want to always initiate us ending something when I know you always fight for us. I'm going to try my best to be stronger."
Haechan smiled into your hair. "That's my girl."
"I love you." You whispered in his ear.
"I love you too, sunshine. Always."
"Six. I love that you remember the smallest things about me."
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] hi angel, hope you didnt miss me too much ;)
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] u up for library @ 1? im just going to get lunch with the guys and then ill come and get you to study
[You] hey handsome
[You] i'm sorry i don't think i can, i'm not feeling well :( i can see you tomorrow when i'm feeling better?
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] oh? u okay?
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] acc wait baby
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] flo told me this morning ur on day 1 right? unless you're late or something ㅠㅠ
[You] wait you have flo?
[You] you're so cute
[You] you just single handedly raised the standard of man btw
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] luckily im YOUR man ;)
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] i dont think i ever told you actually, hehe
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] ofc i have to track it baby, ur health's important to me
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] im going to cancel with the guys and run to the pharmacy and pick up some things for you
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] what food do you want? ill bring it to u
[You] you dont need tooooo im fine :) im just a bit crampy and i have a headache so ill resume studying tomorrow
[You] go get lunch w the guys, worry abt me later okay? you dont need to do all of this hyuck
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] but i want to
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] cuz i love uuuuuuuuuuuu
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] now everybody throw tomatoes at my sunshine's menstrual cycle! BOOOOOOOOOO
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] i think u are out of ibuprofen, panty liners and night pads if i rmbr correctly
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] ur fave pack is still the purple and blue ones right?
[You] i want to marry you
[You] but yes ;((( i don't deserve you, you're so sweet
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] give me time baby i'll put a ring on you i don't play abt you <3
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] ill bring you over some soup and noodles and dumplings? and ill try and find your fav chocolate
[You] you're so perfect. the perfect bf ever
[You] i love you so much i'll kiss you when you get here mwah
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] hold that kiss for me baby
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] i'll be like 30 mins max okay?
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] make sure u take a warm shower and take some paracetamol, yh?
[You] i love you hyuck :(
[You] i'm so grateful for you
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] i love you too, baby
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] call me if u need anything else
"Five. I love that you quit your bad habits not for the sake of your health, but for me, too."
"You know, he's such a simp for you that he even quit smoking." Mark nudges your shoulder as you swirl your red solo cup of fruit juice.
You've made an appearance at the monthly Nu Chi Tau frat party, and this time, your boyfriend's hosting, and you remembered you actually wanted to tag along this time to not only support your boyfriend, but also because it's been a while since you were present at a frat party. Weirdly, you do still feel out of place, especially because you drink alcohol once every few months, but you've never felt pressured by Haechan or his friends, and when you do turn up, they all gather in a big circle to welcome you, which much to your dismay leaves you in giggles and heated cheeks because they claim your presence is pretty special.
"Really?"
"Yeah. Honestly, I'm proud of him. Bad habits don't really die,"
You observe your boyfriend from afar. He's up with Johnny, both with headphones on and eagerly playing DJ and it makes you chuckle. He catches your eyes despite you being in the back of the room, in a corner, your usual spot with Karina or one of the guys, and winks at you as you wave at him, blushing at his actions. "I'm also proud he's found his person." You smiled widely at Mark and his kind words. "I'm serious! There's been a time where he wasn't at his best, and since he's met you, I don't think I've ever seen him happier."
"He relied a lot on smoking, alcohol, especially after his rough patch with Haeun, but I'm glad you've helped him. He loves you a lot more than you think."
From the beginning, Haechan noticed that you would unconsciously grimace at the smell or hint of cigarettes on him. Now that you think of it, he no longer smells like cigarettes. He's also definitely cut down on drinking, though ironically he's definitely going to wake up with a hangover at how he's dancing with Johnny. "I guess for him, his bad habits were gone fast." Mark commented.
"I didn't really realise. I didn't want to be controlling, so I only told him maybe five times about smoking, and when he tried to light a cigarette in front of me, I told him off, as a joke though! He said he won't do it in front of me if I wasn't comfortable." You and Mark both laugh, "So, I asked him to not do it around me, and he asked me why, and I answered because I hate the smell. And now I realise his jacket doesn't smell like cigarettes, either. I guess he just didn't let me know."
"Wow. That fast? He is such a simp," Mark snorts, "No wonder why he also asked the entire frat of boys to cut down on smoking, too. He's also out of the smoking sessions,"
"Oh god," You murmur, a bit embarrassed, "You guys can do whatever you want, honestly. I'm just sensitive."
"He's like, the nicest... bad guy ever." Mark hummed, "Dude, your influence is so good on us, damn. Honestly, you're right, though. We should cut back on it."
You giggle. "Don't let my opinion control you guys! Don't listen to what Hyuck says, you guys have free will."
When you take Haechan back to into his frat dorm room, you kiss him goodnight and leave him a bottle of water and medicine to cure his hangover for the next morning. You glance at his phone lighting up and you smile when you see it's a reminder that seems to be set on his lockscreen for the rest of his life.
Congratulations! You've been nicotine-free for 149 days!
"Four. I love how your eyes hold the stars and your face forms the constellation."
"You're so pretty,"
Your boyfriend laughed breathily, leaning closer to kiss your lips.
"I'm pretty?"
"So pretty," You sigh dreamily, letting go of your intertwined hands which makes him pout. Currently you're sat on your bed, sitting comfortably on his lap, sitting up that his head leans on your chest, enjoying each other's company quietly. You shift your position on his lap, your hands settling on his shoulders, making him groan a little as you look down at him and simply admire him. His hands firmly hold your waist, keeping you balanced as he places a peck on your collarbone. "Don't move, baby," He mumbled, his thumbs digging slightly into your hips, as if to tell you to stop. "Or we'll have a problem."
"You're so.." You chuckled, your hands running through his messy hair. "Your eyes are very pretty."
"Because they hold the world. You. You're my world."
"You're such a romantic," You wrap your legs around his waist as his hands move down to your lower back. "I'm serious. Your eyes are gorgeous, the prettiest ones I've ever laid my eyes on. Your eyes always sparkle, Hyuck. Like stars. I love that your eyes have never looked dull, you know? You're so full of life, full of love for the people around you."
"You're a romantic, baby." Haechan licked his bottom lip, as you moved hair out of his face. "Thank you, sunshine. My eyes always sparkle because I truly love who I surround myself with."
Your fingertips hover over the moles on his face, trailing to form a shape, and you kiss the moles that are settled on his neck. "You're obsessed with me."
"Of course I am," You reply back. "Your moles form the Ursa Minor constellation." You mumbled after a few seconds of silence, fingertips running across his tan skin lightly. "I sound like a nerd, don't I?"
"I think it's cute, that you know the littlest things," Haechan pecked your lips. "But my moles? They form a constellation?" He asked, stunned at your knowledge.
You nodded excitedly, "The Ursa Minor constellation is seen during your birth month, June. It's also known as the little bear constellation, and you know, you're practically a bear." You watch his mouth agape with wide eyes. "Seriously?"
"I'm not kidding, look it up. The stars align exactly for you, Hyuck."
"That's insane.." He added, "Maybe in your past life, you aligned the stars for me."
"You're so cheesy."
"Three. I love that you always tell me and remind me that you love me."
"I love you." Haechan declared, following with taking your motorcycle helmet off, kissing your nose, after you two went on a lunch date in the city (and of course, he said it plenty of times beforehand).
Approximately ten minutes later, as you both walk hand-in-hand to your dorm for him to drop you off. "I love you." He said, kissing your knuckles whilst your hands are still together. You giggled like a school girl, telling him you love him back.
"I love you, baby." He said, leaning against the doorframe as you kissed his cheek sweetly.
"I love you more, Hyuck."
"I love you the most."
"I think you've said those three words about fifty thousand times today."
He clutched his chest, "So now it's a crime to tell my girlfriend I love her?"
"You're dramatic." You shoved his chest lightly, "Thank you, for today. I appreciate you, Hyuck."
"You're always welcome, sunshine." He leaned down slightly to your height, his lips on yours softly, "I love you. Sweet dreams, alright? I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay," You bit your lip, "I love you always. Take care on the way back."
And when he leaves before you could hear the revving of his motorcycle engine, he messages you.
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] im leaving now
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] goodnight
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] ill msg when i get back to the dorm
[You] drive safe my love!
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] will do baby
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] i love u, seriously
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] i will love u for the rest of my life
[You] and i will love you until forever
"Two. I love your voice, and how you sing to me."
"Your voice is beautiful," You cooed, sitting down next to him as he plays the piano, singing an angelic tune.
"You scared me, baby."
"Ah, sorry. Mark let me in to the frat house," You nudged him, "Sing."
"Huh?"
"Sing for me." You insisted, lips forming into a pout as you give your boyfriend puppy eyes. "I love your voice. Mark sent me a demo of one of his songs, and you were background and demo vocals. You sounded amazing. What made you quit doing music?"
He shrugged, pausing his movement on the piano, "I have no idea.. I feel like I didn't take it seriously, and I mean, econ was interesting for me, but.."
"There's a part of you that still wished you did music?"
He nodded. "I guess you can do it as a hobby," You answered, "Your voice is angelic, Hyuck. I bet you're not even limited to singing, either. You're talented, baby. I know it. I'd love for you to get back to music."
"Me too." He looked up at you, "And you can be my muse."
You beamed. "You know how to make my heart race, Lee Donghyuck."
"I'll write you a song, I promise."
That night when you leave his frat dorm room, he sends you a video of him playing the piano.
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] for you
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] a rough demo
[Hyuckie ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ] i'll finish it w mark's help i think
He starts off humming a tune, piano keys in tune melodiously, and you melt when you hear him his honey, sweet-toned voice sing perfectly, smoothly, harmoniously against the piano.
"It's like we'll be in love forever," He sung delicately, keys following, "My eyes are telling you everything, just like when we first met, it's still the same. Even if time blows and flutters away, the scent of this season lingers in my heart because whenever I look in your eyes, and it still feels like, like we just met."
[You] lee donghyuck
[You] whenever i think i can't love you for any more reasons, you give me another reason
[You] i love it
[You] your voice is beautiful
[You] u have to sing me to sleep all the time :(
"One. I love how you love me."
"Sunshine."
Your cheeks are burning red as you finish reading out your ten reasons.
"You're incredibly endearing," Your boyfriend shuffled closer you, a hand cupping your cheek. "You're the best person I've ever known to walk onto this earth. This is the best gift that someone's ever given to me." He plants a kiss on your cheek before taking the paper from your hands. "I think you did outdo me with our gifts, you're just being humble about it. I appreciate this, and I appreciate you. You're my light. This is the sweetest thing ever," His fingers ran over the paper, laughing soundly at your drawings, smiling at your words written on paper, "You're amazing with words, baby."
"You're my reason," You pronounced. "Thank you, Hyuck, for loving me."
"I love you, so much," He asserted as your lips met his briefly. "Thank you for giving me a chance to love you."
Haechan pins your handwritten letter to his pinboard. He glances at the bottom, where you've written in smaller letters, though visible as you top it off with a heart around your words. He smiles so wide that Mark asks him why he's smiling weirdly.
Bonus (reason zero?): I love that you taught me how to love.