Forever Fangirling

you lounged on the spacious couch, aimlessly scrolling through your phone, occasionally chuckling at random memes. the clock had just struck 11 p.m., and for some reason, sleep refused to come. maybe it was the afternoon nap that stretched too long or the lingering buzz of the coffee you drank earlier.

but really, you just wanted to be awake when your girlfriend arrived. with her practices intensifying as the competition drew closer, time together had become a rare luxury. you missed her—her presence, her warmth, even the simple act of sitting beside her in comfortable silence.

tonight, you were determined to steal at least a moment with her. even if it meant fighting off sleep, waiting until the door clicked open and she finally walked in.

time seemed to drag on but nevertheless, she's arrived.

the door clicked, followed by the sound of soft shuffles. the moment you heard it, you sprang up from the couch and jogged toward the entrance. hearing your hurried footsteps, bada looked up, and the exhaustion on her face melted into a soft smile the second she saw you.

kicking off her shoes, she wasted no time stepping into your open arms, letting out a deep sigh as she buried her face in your neck. her grip on you was firm, as if anchoring herself after a long, draining day. the warmth of your embrace was exactly what she needed.

"hmm, baby, i missed you so bad," bada whined, her grip on you tightening.

you chuckled at her adorable demeanor, your fingers gently threading through her slightly damp hair. she smelled like sweat and a hint of her perfume, but you didn’t mind. if anything, it only reminded you how hard she had been working.

content with the hug, bada pulled back and cradled your face in her hands, a subtle pout forming on her lips.

you chuckled, pressing a soft kiss to her nose.

"what now, love?" you asked, giggling at her expression.

"i miss you so much. you know we only get to see each other when one of us is asleep because of our packed schedules these days," she pouted, making you coo.

you giggled before peppering her face with soft kisses, earning a satisfied hum from her.

"you big baby, that's why i stayed up—so we can have our time together. now go and bathe yourself, you smell like sweat and hard work," you teased, playfully shooing her away.

bada pouted but eventually sighed in defeat. "fine, fine. but don't fall asleep on me, okay?"

you chuckled, shaking your head as you made your way back to the living room. "no promises!" you called out, hearing her groan dramatically before disappearing into the bathroom.

unable to hold yourself back, you quietly stepped into your shared room, only to find bada dozing off at the vanity desk, her head bobbing slightly as she fought against sleep.

a soft chuckle escaped your lips as you walked over, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder. "who's the one sleeping now?" you murmured, shaking her lightly.

"oh, i'm sorry..." she rasped, her voice heavy with exhaustion.

"just sit still," you said softly. she obeyed, her tired eyes following your movements as you walked to the sink, washing your hands before returning to her.

grabbing a headband, you gently slid it onto her head, keeping her damp hair from sticking to her face. bada adjusted in her seat, allowing you to stand comfortably in front of her.

reaching for her skincare products, you took a small amount in your hands before carefully applying it to her skin, your fingers gliding over her tired features with soft, deliberate motions.

bada hummed at your soothing touch, her

hands finding their way to your hips, gently

pulling you closer. before you knew it, you

were perched on her lap, continuing her

skincare routine as she gazed at you with

tired but adoring eyes.

after finishing her skincare, you gently tapped bada’s shoulder. her tired eyes fluttered open, and she mumbled a soft, “thank you,” before letting you stand from her lap.

grabbing the blow dryer, you turned it on and carefully ran your fingers through her damp hair, working through the strands with ease. bada watched you with a sleepy smile, her gaze filled with quiet admiration.

“you’re so wifey,” she murmured, tilting her head up to look at you. “can i marry you right this instant?”

you chuckled softly, shaking your head at her playful remark. bada only grinned before falling silent, her eyes growing heavier as she melted under the soothing sensation of your fingers running through her hair.

with bada's hair now dry, you gently combed through her long locks before tapping her awake. her eyes fluttered open, and without hesitation, she pulled you close, pressing a soft kiss to your lips.

pulling back slightly, her voice came out in a tender whisper.

"thank you, baby."

you smiled, fingers instinctively threading through her hair.

"anytime, love."

her smile widened at your words, a warmth spreading through her chest. no matter how many times you used sweet endearments, they never failed to make her feel like a lovestruck teenager experiencing her first romance.

"seriously, you're making my heart do acrobatics," bada groaned, placing a hand over her chest dramatically.

you laughed at her analogy, shaking your head. "come on, let's go to bed. you still have practice tomorrow."

her face scrunched up in protest, letting out a small whine. "ugh, don't remind me."

despite her complaints, she still followed you to bed, wrapping her arms around you the moment you laid down. your back pressing against her front.

"you'll be there when we perform, right?" bada asked, her voice laced with a hint of vulnerability.

you shifted to face her, meeting her gaze with a reassuring smile. "of course. i’ve already cleared my calendar for that special day."

bada's lips curled into a wide smile before she leaned in, pressing a lingering kiss against yours. when she pulled back, the happiness in her expression was undeniable.

"then every exhausting practice will be worth it," she murmured.

you nodded, snuggling closer into her warmth. "i can't wait to see you shine."

"i love you."