Request: When Sehun comes home late at night after practice looking sick.

‘12:14’

You looked at your cellphone, letting out a sigh seeing the time. Sehun was supposed to be home over an hour ago now, you were sure his practice finished at 11. You had been waiting all evening for him to return to apartment you shared. Well, sometimes shared, whenever he could get away from the dorm that was. 

Your cellphone had been clutched at your side throughout the whole evening, especially the last hour, waiting for a call or message from him letting you know he’d be there soon. 

Andddddd… Nothing. You had received none. 

You had sent him a message twice already and received no response. You knew Sehun was busy but still, it bothered you. You were close to calling Luhan, asking if Sehun was back at the dorm with him, but reserved yourself from doing so. 

Sehun would be home soon, you were sure of it. Plus, you couldn’t go running to the other members with every little problem you had. You loved them like brothers and you were sure they cared about you too, but it was impractical to bother them with every little thing. 

Besides, they had other things to do than tend to your worries. 

You let out a sigh, tucking your legs against your body and resting your chin on your knees. You had tried to watch tv, you had tried to do homework, but nothing could distract you. You had briefly considered doing chores, but decided you weren’t that bored. Not yet anyway.

“Cmon~ Sehun” you muttered to yourself, swaying slightly in your position on the couch. You hummed along to Exo’s History that was mentally playing in your mind, your eyes fixated on the screen of your cellphone incase Sehun contacted you. 

A call, a message, anything. Any sign of life. 

It was almost 1am when you heard the opening and shutting of your apartment door. 

You had been somewhat drifting off to sleep, your eyelids feeling heavy and feeling your head dip every now and again. That was until you saw the figure of Sehun in the doorway, immediately causing you to spring to life. 

“Sehun~” you chimed, darting up from the couch standing awkwardly in your living room. You wanted nothing other than to spring over and cling to him like a oversized koala, but managed to control yourself from doing so. You wasn’t one of those overly clingy girlfriends from the dramas. You made sure of it. 

“Hey, ______. You’re still up?” you heard him respond, his voice deeper than usual. You nodded in response. 

You couldn’t help but notice something was off about Sehun. Normally he was exhausted when he came back from practice, but somehow he looked different. You noticed how he practically had to drag himself as he walked, his skin noticeably much paler than usual and his voice hoarse. 

He looked … sick. 

You frowned at the thought. 

“Are you okay Sehun? You don’t look so good” you questioned, following him as he made his way to your shared bedroom. Disposing of his bag he then movied onto his clothes. Your eyes widened, almost popping out of your skull as you quickly turned. 

Yes, the pair of you were dating. No, you still weren’t comfortable seeing him . 

Heck, you weren’t even comfortable seeing yourself , let alone your God worthy boyfriend, Sehun. You practically looked like a peasant next to him. 

The audible squeak of the springs of your bed notified you he was done. You turned, seeing Sehun sitting on the edge, now re-clothed and patting the spot next to him. You took it. 

“I’m fine, i’m just tired. That’s all” he responded, giving you a half smile as if to reassure you. It didn’t.

You bit the inside of your cheek in thought. You couldn’t help but shake the thought that something seemed off about him. Maybe you were overreacting, but you couldn’t help it. Sehun would work himself to death almost everyday, it was only so long until his immune system punished him for it. 

You raised a hand and pressed it to his forehead, feeling the skin underneath your hand. It was a little warm, but not fever worthy. 

You let out a sigh, retracting your hand before Sehun caught it in his own. 

“I’m fine, see, but I could use something sweet” you saw him smirk with his words, placing a light kiss to the back of your hand. 

You were the one who was warm now, your cheeks practically on fire from the feel of his lips on your skin. You hated it and loved it at the same time how Sehun could make you act in such a way with such a simple action.

”.. Oh yeah? Like what?” you replied, flashing him a miniature smirk of your own. Despite the time you were feeling playful, the energy flowing through you like ecstasy whenever you were with Sehun. 

You felt Sehun’s thumb rub small circles into the back of your hand, just below the area he had kissed. The tiny massaging movements sent shivers throughout your body, causing your whole body to heat just like your face.  

”.. Hmmmm, you” he replied after seconds had passed, his lips coming to the back of your hand again. You felt him smirk against your skin, before leaving small pecks over your knuckles. 

Your eyes almost fluttered at the movement, the butterfly kisses on your knuckles feeling like pure bliss. You let out a light laugh, shaking your head at his words. 

“Did Jongin teach you that one?”