“Oh dear, SM’s making you working too hard,” I complained as an exhausted looking Baekhyun entered our apartment one day. Almost immediately, I ran towards him and got his bag and led him to the couch. His schedule became ever more packed since he was now preparing for his musical while EXO is promoting. His cheeks sunk in even more than the last time I saw him a couple of weeks ago. He was barefaced and it made his dark-eye circles even more obvious.

“You look like a walking corpse. Are you okay?” I asked but only heard a cough as a reply. I shot him a worried look as he leaned back on the couch and closed his eyes. Sighing, I walked to the kitchen to get him a glass of water and some cough syrup. He blinked. Once, twice. As if trying to fight his sleepiness.

“Here, take this. It’s a drowsy medicine so go straight to bed, arasso?” I instructed and he only nodded before taking whatever I gave him. Despite his fatigue, he came over and gave me a bone-crushing hug and burying his face in my hair. When he pulled away, I stole a peck on his lips and he broke into a small smile. He grabbed his bag from the couch before turning his heels and walking to our shared room. I heard the shower turn on and after some time, turn off. Then, he slumped on the bed, his face flat on the bed. It wasn’t long before he finally succumbed to sleepiness.

From time to time, he would have coughing fits that would cause him to wake up. I placed another cup of water on our bedside table and soothed his back once in a while. He was curled into a ball towards me and I couldn’t help but feel sad that he’s suffering so much. Baekhyun wasn’t one who got sick easily but once he does, he will be sick for at least three days. That’s why it’s worrisome when he’s sick.

My sleep was disturbed when I found Baekhyun shivering beside me. The back of my hand flew almost immediately to his forehead as I tried to check his temperature. He was burning. Damn you SM for over-working him.

Almost instantly, I ran to the cupboard to get another blanket and placed it on top of him. Before I could even walk away, he grabbed my arm and told me not to go. His weak voice made me contemplate for a while but I decided it was best to get a basin of water and a small towel first. Placing the damp towel on his forehead, I went off to get his medication.

“Yeobo, drink this please?” I said gently, placing a tablet on his hand and guiding the cup of water to his mouth. He gulped them all down before his eyes closed again. He snuggled close to me for warmth, not that I minded of course. I stayed awake that night, making sure to change the wet towel on his forehead frequently.

By the next morning, his temperature was still high. His phone rang loudly inside the room, disturbing the silence. Grumbling to himself because someone had disturbed his sleep, he was about to grab his phone but I told him to continue sleeping and I’ll just tell the managers that he wasn’t feeling well.

“Yah, Baekhyun where are you?! It’s almost time!” I heard Suho yelled in panic over the phone.

“Oppa, this is Yna. Baekhyun’s burning, I’m afraid he can’t go for any schedule today. Please let the managers know. He can’t even get up from the bed,” I finished before the line went quiet.

“Oppa?” I breathed.

“Ah, I just told the managers. Take care of him, alright? I’ll drop-by later. I have to go,” He said quietly.

“Thanks Oppa, goodbye,” I replied before hanging up the phone. Baekhyun gave me a confused look before I signalled for him to go back to sleep.

He cuddled closer to me and wrapped his arms around my waist. Pushing his fringe back, I pecked his forehead and whispered, "Get well soon Baekhyun."

After I was sure that he was already fast asleep, I tried by best to break-free from his hug without waking him up. With almost an unsuccessful attempt, I managed to and headed to the kitchen and took all the ingredients that I needed.

I wasn't the best cook but porridge is probably the easiest thing that anyone can make. After finally finishing it, I stirred it one last time before turning the stove off. I turned to take a bowl when a shadow caught my attention. Turning my head, I saw Baekhyun by the kitchen door grabbing his head and holding on to the wall for support. I rushed forward and slung his arm over my shoulder as I led him back to our bed.

"You should have called me! Aigoo!" I scolded as I pulled the blanket up to his chest.

"I just wanted to get out of bed. It doesn't feel good laying down all the time you know," he complained, his voice sounding a little hoarse.

"Give me a minute and I'll bring your food. Don't move a single inch," I instructed as I quickly ran off to the kitchen to get him a bowl of porridge.

I came back to the room carrying a tray and found him playing with his phone on the bed. I sat him right up, earning a few groans here and there from him. Then, I placed the tray on the bed where I saw him almost straining his neck trying to see what I prepared.

He was about to reach for his bowl of porridge when I swatted his hands away. This time, he pouted again and I stole another kiss.

With that, he broke into a large smile. I took a spoonful of the porridge, blew on it a few times before feeding him. As he closed his eyes in content, I couldn't help but feel so glad that he's my husband now.

It wasn't long before he finished the bowl and asked for another serving. Happy that he seemed to like my cooking, I dashed to the kitchen for another bowl. Turns out, he wanted to feed me this time for taking care of him. Breaking into a huge smile, he fed me until I finished my own bowl as well.

With both our stomach satisfied, he suggested another cuddling session and who am I to reject his offer?

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One of the worst chapters ever.

I'm so sorry.