Swimmer’s Itch
Hi! May I pls request JongTaeKey camping pure fluff poly(or not) slight au?? Where Kibum is super itchy, Jonghyun is being a sweetheart and helping Kibum scratch where he can't reach(not rated please!) but yet is having so much fun while Taemin is both really itchy and is still being adventurous until big bugs come near him. ^💚I hope this isn't confusing 😢 -Anon
They were itchy.
Swimmers itch wasn’t fun. Not in the least bit. And Kibum was pissed that Taemin had convinced him to go swimming. Sure, Kibum knew he was weak to the younger’s pout, but that didn’t mean he was happy about giving in to the little shit. Jonghyun was lucky that he didn’t bring swimming attire with to their little camping getaway.
It was supposed to be a nice little get away and have their own time for their relationship as there were strict rules about it in the dorms.
But then Taemin had gotten Kibum to go swimming, and now both were stuck with swimmer’s itch because of the water.
So there Kibum was, pouting in their small shared tent with Jonghyun cuddling him.
“Don’t be mad, how could he have known?” The elder whispered softly, running his fingertips along Kibum’s skin, making him shudder. Kibum shook his head, “Itch me, please? If I do it, I’ll be too rough to myself.” He whispers quietly, agreeing that he probably shouldn’t be mad at Taemin, but he was angry that their weekend in paradise would be spent with both of them itching rather than making the most of it.
Jonghyun curled his fingers slightly, scraping his nails over his boyfriend’s back soothingly, then over his biceps and then to his bare chest. Gently running his nails across the skin to try soothe the swimmer’s itch.
Meanwhile, Taemin was outside starting a fire as an apology to Kibum for giving him a rash by making him go swimming. But Taemin’s was occupied trying to itch himself too. He has white lines staining his skin from him itching himself too roughly. Jonghyun had also watched the youngest rub up against a large tree, trying to help his itchy back.
Taemin was crouching next to the little fire pit provided by the campground, snapping old branches, he needed to get it started before it got any darker than it already was. Once he got it started be figured he could just keep feeding it and keep it lit until their weekend was over on Sunday. Then he wouldn’t have to figure out how to get it started himself.
Just as the sun finished setting, Taemin had gotten the fire going, the itchy boy was doing a victory dance when he noticed a ton of bugs just showing up and he froze. Why were there so many? What did he do to deserve this? Taemin looked around and the beach not too far from them was swarming with the unidentifiable bugs. Taemin screamed loud enough to alert the two boys in the tent.
Jonghyun poked his head out of the tent, trying to figure out what Taemin had done. Did he burn himself or something? Jonghyun eyed the fire and there was no Taemin. He sighed and crawled out of the warm tent to try figure out where the maknae had gone. “Tae?” He called out, looking around only to see the bug problem. His eyes widened, surprised by all the swarming insects. He knew that’s why Taemin screamed, and is probably crying somewhere, because the swarm had even made it to their little campsite.
“Taemin… baby, where are you? I’m gonna get you into the tent, but you have to let me know here you are.” Jonghyun said softly, looking around the thick flora surrounding the campsite. He could’ve gone anywhere. He did a scan of their campsite again, but this time, in the light of the fire he caught a tuft of blonde hair sticking out from underneath their picnic blanket they’d left outside. Jonghyun smiled a little at the ridiculousness of his boyfriend before walking up to the bundle and picking up Taemin, still covered with the blanket. He moved with Taemin to their tent and Kibum zipped the tent shut as he’d seen outside what their bug problem was. Jonghyun sat down with Taemin curled into his lap, the younger breathing heavily.
“Babe, you can come out from under your blanket now. We are shut tight in the tent, and none of those things will get in, yeah?” Kibum said softly, idly itching his forearm. Within seconds Taemin was cautiously moving the blanket from his head and he set it to the side, not moving from Jonghyun’s arms.
“There are so many….” He said softly, hating himself for a second because of his fear of insects.
“I know that, and I sorry, I didn’t know the bugs here did that. I’ve heard of it happening before at other campgrounds, so I should’ve done mo-” Jonghyun was caught off guard when Taemin interrupted him.
‘No, I’m sorry, it’s because of me this weekend has sucked. First I give Bummie and myself swimmer’s itch, which apparently doesn’t go away because I feel like my skin is on fire. Then I basically have a mini panic attack over some stupid bugs. I don’t get why you guys even want me around, I’m basically a child an-”
“Lee Taemin you stop that right now.” Kibum said frowning, “Stop wallowing in self pity, because we both love you for who you are, and who you are is perfect, even if you make mistakes and have a fear of bugs, that isn’t going to change any of that. Got it? Now, lay down because I’m itchy, your itchy, and you also look like you could use a good cuddle right now.” Kibum said before pulling the younger off of Jonghyun’s lap and onto the ground in between them. He laid down, his head resting on the pillows and opened his arms up, “Both of you stop gawking at me like that and come here” he pouted.
Taemin smiled a little and laid down in Kibum’s arms, pulling Jonghyun down with him. “Jonghunnie, itch my back? Taemin asked softly, turning so he was facing Kibum and he back was towards Jonghyun. Jonghyun smiled and spooned the younger, head nuzzled into the back of Taemin’s neck. He pulled Taemin’s shirt off smoothly before running his hand along Taemin’s back, quenching the itch that Taemin had. His foot also rubbed up and down Taemin’s legs, hoping to itch him there too.
The youngest sighed in contentment, eyes rolling back for a moment. “You’re so much better than the tree” He told Jonghyun as he wrapped his arms around Kibum’s waist and pulled him a little closer, itching the elder’s back and arms slowly, but with enough pressure to alleviate the itchiness. Kibum ran his hands along Taemin’s small torso, leaving little soft itches here and there to thank him.
“Thank you…” Taemin whispered softly, trapped by the body heat surrounding him. His eyes were shut and he looked completely content in the moment.
Kibum grinned and made eye contact with Jonghyun, one of his hands sneaking to Taemin’s back, and grabbing one of Jonghyun’s. They held hands, resting them on Taemin’s side when Jonghyun finally answered the youngest, “Whenever you need up Taeminnie, no need to thank us, okay?” He said, planting a kiss on the back of his neck.
That’s how the fell asleep, itching slowly came to a stop as they drifted off, movements slowing, and the pressure subsiding until they were just little slow rubs of the back or chest. They fell asleep together, ignoring the outside world. Everything they needed was in that tent.
A/N I hope you enjoyed! Requests are open!