00:23 ~ Lee Donghyuck
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The kitchen floor was cold beneath your bare feet. You cursed yourself every time you forgot to wear your slippers, Donghyuck's words coursing through your ears, "When you get sick don't expect me to take care of you!" You chuckle, knowing damn well he'll take any excuse to not go to practice and be with you, even if it means being a 'nurse' for the day.
Your tea mug warms your hands, the steam swirling into the air. You close your eyes, waiting for it to cool before taking the first slip. A voice from the kitchen entrance interrupts your peace, "Y'know making tea this late can't be healthy for you."
"I couldn't sleep."
"I can tell," Hyuck says entering the kitchen with a yawn, "You make a shit ton of noise when you make your tea."
You face your mug, shrinking in on yourself. You already know he barely gets sleep and with a comeback right around the corner, he needs every ounce he can get. "Yeah, sorry. I didn't mean to wake you."
Realizing how guilty you sounded, he slots himself next to you, "It's fine, I was barely asleep anyway."
It's now you realize how bad of a liar Lee Donghyuck actually is. His hair is messy, sticking up at unnatural angles, his eyes are red with sleep, and...is that drool on his chin?
You don't point out the lie, knowing he's trying to make you feel less guilty for ruining his already hectic schedule.
No more words are spoken (which is quite unusual for nct chatterbox). The silence of the kitchen is comforting, quiet sips and slow breathing only adding to the white noise. Donghyuck's mere presence is enough to calm your mind, making sleep seem more welcoming than before. You're aware of the heat radiating from his body once your tea is gone.
Hyuck grabs your mug and places it in the sink, "C'mon," he says grabbing your hand while sleep encases itself into your mind, "I know your feet are cold."
