✶ COME BACK HOME ✶
dividers by @pixopix
pairing :: husband!euijoo x fem!reader
wc :: ??
warnings :: not proofread, they have a child, military au, fluff, angst, comfort, nothing else (lmk if I missed any!)
tagging @minhosimthings for obvious reasons I lov u mama
you scrubbed hard as you tried to clean off the excess cake that had dried off on your 6 year old son's plate, which he left on the dining table after gobbling it up like he had somewhere to be within a few minutes.
it was partially true. his busy busy dad had finally come home before his bedtime, which rarely happens and had also promised to play board games with him, which was again an utterly rare occurrence.
and so, sejun had the snack so quick that it made you concerned, but you let him be.
you could see the excitement in every inch of his body and actions. the giggles, the tiny hops as he skipped to his room, knowing his dad was waiting for him.
everything was running through your head as you scrubbed the last few dishes that were left. smiling to yourself, almost a chuckle of adoration leaving your lips, you pat your hands dry using the hand towel which was placed right above the sink.
a warm pair of arms wrapped around your waist, hot breath fanning your neck for a few seconds before his nose smeared against your shoulder. euijoo takes in a long breath and sighs contently, his entire body pressing against yours in the softest way possible.
your hands move to lay on his like habit, your head leaning against his, all while your heart behaves as if this small act of physical contact has happened for the first time ever.
you turn around, palms immediately cupping his face and you tip toe to kiss his nose. euijoo chuckles.
his hands grab yours gentle, bringing your right hand up to press a kiss to your knuckles, eyes still staring into yours in the most loving way.
as much as his gaze was dripping with honey, you could also see something off. concern bubbled up inside you and you knew your gut was right.
you knew him extremely well to let such stuff get past your attention. there was a reason you were married to this man in the first place.
"what's wrong, ju?" you asked, gently caressing his cheeks. his round, soft eyes raked over all your features like he's doing his best to take in all of you, to know, to remember when he's gone again.
you do the same. it was a rare moment when he's not adorned with his uniform, a symbol of the country's pride. a moment where he felt like he was completely yours and not someone to be shared with the nation. a moment that reminded you of the day you fell in love with him, the breeze that allowed you to feel the courage to ask him out, heart so loud and soul so young.
you could see the swirl of emotions building up right behind his eyes. you always saw through him. you knew him like no one else did.
he sighs gently, one hand allowing his fingers to intertwine with yours, as the other cups your cheek, making you nuzzle into his warm warm touch.
"I'm going to be gone for a year, my love. I'm just... I'm not sure how i could go on for so long without seeing you, seeing our son." that's right. he was called upon to an outskirt city along the borders of your country, as a trainer for the special militant force that was being arranged for purposes unknown to you. he might be in training, or battles, or even something worse and you'd never know.
"i don't know how I'll fall asleep without holding you and breathing you in. your scent is my favourite, you know?" his fingers intertwine with yours, his lips finding his way to your knuckles once again.
"and sejun? I rarely ever spend time with him even when I'm here. now I'll be gone for a year. My heart hurts, angel." his soft voice, the little ounce of fear that laced his tone, and his words made tears swirl in your eyes.
oh you were going to miss him so dearly. infact, how would you fall asleep when he's not next to you? how could you? how could you fall asleep when his tired body doesn't settle next to you every midnight, when his soft breaths don't lull you into sleep every single time, and when you don't stare at his salient features that light up under the moonlight that seems in through your windows.
But you had to stay strong. for the sake of your loving husband and your son who's the sunshine of both your worlds. and so you swallow the lump in your throat, wrapping your arms around his tall frame, drinking in every curve of your bodies that bind around eachother so well like absolute puzzle pieces, wishing the best and just hoping he'd come back to you, all well and healthy just the way he left.
