If I Wait A Little Longer (Hoseok x Reader)
It had been an exceedingly long week. It was quarter end at work and it wasn't that you were in danger of not hitting your numbers. Rather, it was the high octane environment of this last week of the month. Now it was Friday evening and you were free to relax. Normally at the end of a stressful week you'd forgo making plans and draw a bath to enjoy before sitting with Hoseok in front of a funny TV series.
But alas, he wasn't home, and hadn't been in several weeks. He was in the midst of a fifteenth anniversary tour with Bangtan and North and South America had to be traversed, ten cities stuffed into fourteen days. Normally their tour dates were spread further apart, but with everyone married and some with kids, it was easier to have everything in a short amount of time. You and Hoseok had no children yet though you supposed that was soon on the horizon. It was just that you'd only been married two years and it had already passed in a whirlwind of trips, activities and each other.
You sat contemplating all this while aimlessly guiding the cute rubber duckie Hoseok had brought home as a joke. He was due to be home tomorrow morning and you were happy because you could spend time with him over the weekend with no distractions like work. You were used to him being away, although it seemed to be less now than when you were dating. Two weeks did feel incredibly long at first but it did pass quickly between your job you loved and the plans you made sure to make with your girlfriends. You even went to see your mom and spent a night with her, reminiscing and enjoying anecdotes.
You hated turning into a prune and so climbed out after 20 minutes, looking with distaste at your slightly wrinkly fingertips. You always lingered a few minutes too long. You donned a t-shirt, one of Hoseok’s that seemed to have his smell stuck to it and climbed into bed. It was 8 and too early to sleep but it claimed you anyway.
At 11:47 pm, you cracked open an eye after hearing what sounded to be someone nosily bumping into a wall. It seemed to come from the living room but you considered that impossible. Hoseok had said his flight would land around 10 am. But another bump and you wearily sat up, half resolving to reach for the bat in the closet a few steps away and half resigning yourself to a dismal fate. You were just too tired.
You took hold and hesitantly crept towards your bedroom door, wondering if you should just barricade yourself behind the door and be done with this whole mess until the burglar got what he came for and left. The knob felt too cool in your touch and you stopped again before turning. This was it.
The moment you turned, you felt resistance from the other side. You wanted to scream but held it in. Letting him know you were frightened would only give him more power. You breathed deeply and tried the knob again, only to find the burglar’s hand must still be upon the knob. You decided to back up two paces, remove your hand and let him come in then molly wop him as best as possible before calling the police. Another deep breath and you executed your hasty plan.
As soon as you took your hand off the knob, the door flew open and you reared back to throw the bat as hard as possible.
"Oh Hoseok. It's you," you breathed out and couldn't help but toss the bat aside and step into his arms, making him drop the suitcase he had in hand. You squeezed him tight around his middle and he reciprocated, laughing heartily close to your ear. He was taller than you and you could feel the vibrations of his laugh in his chest and you relished in it against your face.
"Jagi, did you think I was breaking in?" He asked in a playful tone. You finally released him and smiled sheepishly.
"I fell asleep early and felt really out of it when I heard you out there. So I prepared for the worst." You twisted your fingers together and felt a little embrassed. The area your lovely apartment you and Hoseok lived in was in a very safe neighborhood and you felt ashamed for going there with yourself mentally. You knew you should've had a glass of wine before bed. Then you would've slept right through.
Hoseok’s brightening smile in your view made you forget those thoughts though and you pushed back his hair just the way you liked before kissing him deeply. You did miss him very much although you kept busy. You dared to touch the apples of his full cheeks and he smiled against your lips before drawing you in closer. His bag was now long forgotten. Normally Hoseok liked to quickly unpack, dirty clothes in the hamper, shoes in the closet, toiletries in the bathroom. He was organized and clean and you appreciated all of that about him.
"Did you take your bath jagi?" He asked after drawing back to breathe. You couldn't even reply before he was kissing your head and you marveled at how tender he was.
"I want a bath," he whined and made a pouty face and you could only giggle before kissing his cheeks. "I'll take one with you tomorrow," you whispered against his skin and you looked up to take in his dimples that appeared when he made the pleased face.
"Then a quick shower for me and I'll join you," he said and grinned, pinching your sides before walking away to start the shower in the bathroom. He left the bathroom door open and told you highlights of the trip while you quietly moved around and unpacked his bag listening to his enthusiastic stories about the fans and his brothers. When he finally emerged from the bathroom, he found you curled up in the bed, smiling at him adoringly. He took note of his unpacked suitcase now put away in the closet and took a flying leap into the bed, hastening to pull you into a tight hug and showering your face in kisses. Hoseok’s kisses were one of your favorite things and you tried to kiss him back through his. They came slower and slower and finally he lingered at the corner of your mouth before asking lowly, "Are you tired jagi?"
You shook your head before replying, "No, I slept four hours so I'll be up." He suddenly grinned wickedly and you recognized that face. The face that told you would get sleep, but not until the early hours of the morning.
"In that case," and he dipped down to give you what felt like your first kiss every time he poured this much into it. You could only hope he understood how much love you felt for him in return when you held him as he held you.
"Hoseok?" You asked at 2:52 am. "Yesh,” he replied sleepily. His mouth was right at your ear and his arms wrapped around you to hold you tight to his chest.
"How did you come early?" You meant to ask when he first arrived but got distracted by his plan for the two of you.
"I switched my ticket for an earlier flight. Couldn't wait to see you," he mumbled and pressed a wet kiss to the shell of your ear. You wiggled a bit and he chuckled a low sound that made you freeze.
"I love you so much jagi," he said suddenly, voice thick and deep.
"I love you too Hobi," you replied and turned in his arms to kiss his chin before settling down to sleep.Â
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