Golden Hour
Mark Lee X Ko Eun
warnings: mildly suggestive(?) bold mark & soft eun (if you know you know heh)
tags: @onyourmarkletsgoeun
inspired by Mark - Golden Hour obviously lol
Mark sat in the living room hungry, waiting for his girlfriend to come out to make breakfast, since his existence inside a kitchen was simply an equation for disaster. His ears perked up, a smile taking over as he saw his girlfriend walking out of the bedroom, heading straight for the kitchen.
He walked behind her, hugging her from behind just as she opened the fridge. "Good morning babe." he cooed, kissing behind her ear. Eun simply chuckled, leaning her head back against his shoulder.
"Good morning Mark." she whispered tiredly into his ear, kissing his cheek back. "As much as I'd love this, I'm hungry, and I know you are too, so you might wanna keep you hands to yourself first." she pushed off his arms, laughing at his pout before pushing him out of the kitchen space.
Mark stood on the other side of the counter and watched as she took out some bread and eggs. She spread butter on both sides of the bread before putting them into the mini toaster oven, and proceeded to the stove to make the eggs.
"How do you want your eggs?" she asked while grabbing a pan.
Mark smiled watching her, something about her cooking for him always made him giddy. "Usual please, fried."
"Yolk?"
"Kinda runny."
Eun hummed in response and started to cook. She focused on her task, which he noticed on her face and stared at her longer. She suddenly felt her boyfriend hug her from behind again, smiling as she felt him rest his chin on her shoulder, watching her cook. She pecked his cheek before looking back at the eggs, and he could only fall for her more each day as he thought about how she had reassured him back then.
"They're right..." he sighed, leaning back on the bench staring up at the night sky. "Why should you be with me, someone who can't cook even the easiest thing? It's a basic life skill..."
She cupped his face to look at her, smiling at him. "Maybe the reason I'm an amazing cook while you suck is why God made us cross paths." she kissed him softly, giggling. "I love you, and I don't care that you can't cook. Besides, there are other things you're good at, so why does this one thing matter?"
He had heard some people tell her she shouldn't be dating an incompetent man, and he felt bummed out by it. It's not that he doesn't cook, he's tried many times, but for some reason he wasn't gifted with the talent of even frying an egg without something going wrong. The most he's done without causing a mess was making instant ramen.
Mark was brought out of his daze hearing the click of the stove turning off, followed by the toaster oven ringing as it finished its job. He was always amused at how precise Eun's timings were, and let her go to help take out the bread while she plated the eggs.
"Wear gloves." she said automatically, making him chuckle nervously at the memories of when he had accidents with each cooking appliance, not realising the kitchen mittens had a purpose for everything besides the stove.
Eun placed the plates down at the table, while Mark plated the bread in each of theirs, before taking out the juice for them as well. Not knowing how to cook didn't mean he couldn't help around the kitchen.
As she sat, she noticed Mark gazing at her again and chuckled. "What's with you today?" she asked nonchalantly. Just as she was about to start eating though, he suddenly grabbed her by the arm and pulled her towards him, making her sit on his lap. Eun looked at him in shock, knowing her boyfriend was rarely ever this bold.
He smiled at her. "Let me feed you." he said and pulled her plate towards him as well, taking some eggs and bringing it up to her mouth. Though sceptical, Eun just ate from him considering she was too hungry now to care. He then picked up her toast and let her take a bite.
This went on until they were finished with their food, and juice which Mark also helped her drink. As he finished his own drink, she stared at his face, gulping as she noticed his Adam's apple move while he drank. That didn't go unnoticed by Mark, who smirked again as he put the glass down and stared back at her, when Eun mindlessly started tracing her finger from his forehead down his nose, go his lips. She noticed the bit of juice on the corner of his lips, and wipes it off with a soft smile.
Mark watched her, wondering just how beautiful she was, how did he become the lucky man with her in his arms. He moved his head closer, leaning into her chest while his arms tightened a hug around her. Eun sat silently, smiling at his possessiveness, fingers massaging his scalp.
He groaned into her neck. "Good girl." he peeked up at her with a lazy smile. "Do you know, how I love you more every day?"
Eun chuckled. "What do you mean?" she cupped his face with her free hand, squeezing his cheek playfully.
"I don’t know how to make eggs, but that I do not stress, cause I've never been hungry, since I got you in my life." he hid his face back in her neck. "Before I'd have to wait for food delivery, and you know how that could take a while sometimes."
Suddenly he stood up, carrying his girlfriend in his arms as she shrieked at the sudden movement. "Lee Minhyung what are you doing?" she scolded as he simply speedwalked to their bedroom, replying with a smirk.
"Helping you get ready for work." he stepped into their bathroom, sitting her on the counter and leaning in with his hands resting on either side of her. "Let's shower together."
"I don't have time for that."
Mark pouted. "Please? I won't do anything to delay it." he put a hand on his chest, over his heart. "Promise."
Eun rolled her eyes, looking back at him with a mocking smile. "Fine." She stretched her hands up, Mark smirking as he pulled her (his) night shirt off, undressing her then himself. She then stretched her arms out, making him smile cheekily before carrying her into the shower.
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Mark returned home first, sighing as he slumped into bed on his stomach. It was almost sunset, and he stared at the sunlight peeking through the curtains of the bedroom window, orange and yellow streaks left around the floor and furniture around the room. His mind drifted to Eun, knowing on more free days this would have been the time she'd pull him to bed and cuddle for a nap.
The golden hour was her favourite, whether it was morning or evening.
He watched as the streaks slowly disappeared, and just as the sun was out, he heard the door lock beeped. He flipped onto his back, staring at the door upside down as the figure of his girlfriend slowly came in, smiling lazily at her. He heard her chuckle, kneeling right in front of him, and pecked his lips upside down like a spiderman kiss.
"Hi." Mark whispered, still lazy.
Eun climbed the bed and laid on top of him, head on his chest. "I'm tired." She spoke very softly, and he felt as if her body would just melt into his own. He hugged her, one hand brushing through her hair, and knew she fell asleep as her breathing became stable.
Mark smiled, slowly turning around to lay her on the bed, putting a pillow under her head and kissing her forehead. "I'll wake you to eat, rest up." He saw her give a small smile before drifting back to sleep, figuring he'd order in food for them.
Mark on the other hand had a different idea in mind. He stood in the kitchen, focused on his phone as he read the instructions for the dishes. "OK, Lee Minhyung." he spoke to himself softly. "Gotta make the appetizer and the main dish. You got this. You are Gordon Ramsay." he continued the self meditation.
It would be another two hours before dinner, but he knew he needed the time. He wanted it to be perfect, and that meant he'd have to work slower to not mess anything up. He placed his phone against the elevated spice rack, following the recipe video step by step. He added a few twists here and there to the recipe, but only to change the taste to something the couple would enjoy more (getting his friend's assurance beforehand so nothing would go wrong).
To his surprise everything was going well, granted a bit slow, but Mark was just happy he managed it through with no mishaps. As he finished the two dishes, he waited for the rice to be done when he felt arms snaking around his torso, a body pressed against his back.
He chuckled grabbing the arms around him and turned his head to look behind. "Hi baby." he said softly, Eun pressing her chin on his back as she looked back at him with a sleepy smile.
"I smell food... and it's not burnt." She smiled as Mark started to laugh, before turning to hug her.
"Go sit, I'll bring it over. It's done cooking."
She hummed in response, giving him a quick peck on the lips before doing as he said, and was in awe the whole time he set the food and plated it for her as everything clearly exceeded her expectations. Both dishes were delicious, the rice was perfect, and she sat with her lover taking care of her every second. How could life get any better?
"It's all so good Mark, I'm so proud of you."
She chuckled seeing his ears turn slightly red, always amused by how shy he was despite them being together for so long. Deciding to have a little fun, she shifted her chair closer to his and grabbed his thigh.
"You know you really are the best thing in my life." she watched as his expression changed. "No matter what anyone says, you're perfect for me."
He smiled widely, taking her hand and bringing it up to his lips kissing her fingers. "And you for me." he tugged her over his lap, arms locked around her waist holding her tight to himself, needing no further reassurance of their love.
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so yea, had this drafts for a long while hahah, and upon recent events decided what the hell might as well just get it out with... am not holding up well ngl, kinda feels like everything i've known is just crashing down these days, but anyways hope you like it♥
