Junhyung’s POV

“Lionny, I...” I bit my lower lip, looking at her.

She sighed and looked away.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to snap at you. I know you’re joking. I’m being narrow-minded. Sorry.” I apologized.

“I went too far too, I guess.” She said.

“No, no, no. I know you’re teasing.” I said.

“What can I do to make it up to you?” I asked when she still did not seem happy.

“There’s nothing you can do.” She said.

“AHHH!!” I screamed in pain when she punched me without warning.

“I... You...” I choked out, clutching onto my stomach.

“You asked what you can do to make me feel better.” She said with a pout.

“But... At least some warning.” I whined.

“Oh. Sorry.” She said.

“It’s okay. It’s okay. As long as you’re happy.” I said.

“I’m still not happy.” She said.

“EH!?” My eyes widened. Was she going to punch me again?

“O... Okay.” I squeezed my eyes shut, waiting for the blow

She laughed and pushed me down onto the bed.

“One punch is enough.” She said, kissing me on my cheek.

I pulled her closer to me, wrapping my arms around her.

“Are you happy that they are back?” She asked.

“Happy is not a strong enough word to describe my emotions when I saw them, Lionny. Thank you.” I said.

“Why thank me? You’re their Appa, this is their home, they ought to be here.” She said.

“Thank you for everything. Your tolerance, your love.” I said.

“I swore to stand by you in front of the world.” She chuckled.

“It’s just because of that?” I asked.

“Uh huh. Or else what?” She asked.

“Oh. Okay.” I forced a smile.

She laughed and smacked me on my chest lightly.

“You really trust that!?” She squashed my cheeks.

I nodded.

“Wah~ Yong Junhyung!” She sat on my stomach, smacking my chest.

“You know I trust everything you say. Even if you told me the moon is square, I would trust you.” I said.

“Junhyung hits his wife.” She said.

“Yea, he... EH! NO!!” My eyes widened at the accusation.

“JUNHYUNG HITS HIS WIFE!!!!” She shouted.

I covered and pinned her down onto the bed.

“He doesn’t.” I said.

She bit my palm and pushed me away.

“Junhyung doesn’t hit his wife!” I whined.

“Junhyung loves his wife.” She said.

“He doesn’t~” I whined.

“WHAT!?” She stared at me.

“Oh my god what am I saying!? HE DOES!!!” I said hurriedly.

“HMPH!!” She crossed her arms, looking away angrily.

“Lionny~ Don’t do this to me~” I poked her.

I could tell she was smiling a little.

“Go to sleep! Go to sleep!” She pressed the pillow against my face.

“Don’t be angry. I am an idiot.” I said.

“I don’t care.” She turned her back towards me.

Haneul’s POV

I woke up in the middle of my sleep to find Junhyung not by my side. I thought he was in the toilet but the toilet door was opened and he was obviously not inside. I the side light and headed outside. I went downstairs to find him leaning against the kitchen counter.

“Junroro~” I called out as I approached him.

He turned, looking at me tiredly.

“Why are you awake?” He asked.

“Why are you awake?” I asked.

“Ji Eun was hungry just now, so she came to ask for food.” He said.

“And the food?” I asked.

“She ate and I hushed her back to sleep.” He said.

“Then why aren’t you sleeping? Are you hungry too?” I asked.

He shook his head, smiling weakly at me before walking off to sit in the living room.

“Is something wrong?” I asked.

“Nope. I just couldn’t sleep. Go back to bed. I’ll be fine. I’ll watch some soccer or something like that.” He said.

“Is something bothering you?” I asked.

“No, apart from you being angry at me.” He said.

“I’m not angry!” I laughed.

“I know.” He smiled, poking my cheek.

“Go back to bed. I can’t sleep well without you beside me.” I said.

“So dependent on me?” He asked.

“YA!!” I said.

We went back to the room but he was obviously wide awake.

“Want some milk?” I asked.

“No. Don’t bother about me. I’ll fall aslep eventually.” He said.

“How can I not bother?” I muttered.

He kissed me on my lips and smiled.

“Sleep, darling.” He said.

“But you…” I pouted.

“Will not die.” He said, pinching my lips.

“Get some sleep.” I said, pushing his fringe out of his face.

He nodded and snuggled closer to me. His eyes were closed, but I knew he was still awake. I patted his arm lightly, hopefully able to coax him to sleep, but I ended up falling asleep first.