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"that's a fever alright." you clicked your tongue, palm still burning from the heat of hyunsuk's forehead and neck.
hyunsuk was wrapped in layers of jackets to keep himself warm from the chilly weather. his strenous schedule and the changing of seasons was definitely taking a serious toll on him.
when this boy is healthy, he would be bouncing about, hugging you and giving you kisses everywhere. but his current state was the polar opposite; he was whining and pouting, asking himself for the upteenth,
"how did this happen? i did remember to wear my socks and a scarf. i even wore warmers." a sigh escapes his pouted lips.
"it's a sign for you to stop working so hard and to take rests when you need to." you sounded like a mom chiding her son.
"just stay right here, i'll make you some warm ramen." as you stood up to head to the kitchen, you felt hyunsuk tugging your hand weakly.
"but i only eat the ramen my mom makes." he whined.
"choi hyunsuk!" you playfully smack his hand from yours.
"you're either going to eat the ramen i make or you're sleeping hungry and alone!" you laughed to yourself, thinking about how he could be such a kid at times.
stepping into the kitchen, you quietly scrolled though your contact list and finally pressed the one you were looking for.
"mrs choi, hyunsuk is a little sick now and i wanted to make him some soupy ramen but he said he would only eat the one you make!" you exclaimed, earning a few chuckles from his mom over the line.
"that silly boy. he's taking this chance to be spoilt by you!" this time, you were the one laughing. mrs choi texted you the recipe and added specific pointers like how he likes his noodle a little softer, how he likes the saltiness of the seasoning and to add more sesame oil because he likes the scent of it.
thankfully with her help, cooking up a meal for hyunsuk was a breeze. you made a warm cup of tea on the side and brought the filled tray into the room for dinner-in-bed.
"eat up." you smirked to yourself, knowing how you have him completely fooled thinking you just made a simple pack of noodles for him.
hyunsuk shoots you that suspicious eye and a playful smirk. he reaches out for his chopsticks to examine the noodles, sniffing the fragrant aroma of the broth while he was at it. grabbing some noodles, he gently sets them on the spoon and take a small bite.
you saw how his tired eyes lit up and his body straightening at the taste of the soup. he takes a sip of the soup. and another, and another, and another.
"this tastes exactly just like my mom's! wow you are the best!" he was doing that little dance he always does when he's excited. and before you know it, he was done with his meal. patting his tummy beneath the jackets and laying against the headboard with a satisfied smile.
as you clean up his bowl and utensils, he takes your hand in his,
"i love you so much. thank you for the meal. really i am so grateful, i think i might tear up." ah even when he's sick, he's still so sappy. pouting his lips, he wiggles in front of you,
"the final magic ingredient is a kiss. can i have it served now please?"
"get well first, choi hyunsuk!"
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our leaders got a spot on a ramen variety show! do catch them on channel fullmoon on youtube, 8/4, 22:30kst! check out the clip to see hyunsuk telling the world he only eats the ramen his mom makes, and her reaction!