~Time skip: 1 month~
Kevin ate breakfast in dead silence. Just two more months to go. How he managed to survive this long, he wasn't exactly sure. Was it through constantly flipping through photos in their memories album? Was it cuddling with Hyunjoon's pillow every night, imaging he was there? Whatever it was, he was grateful that it was working. He lowered his fork, his eggs and bacon breakfast with toast not tasting as great as it used too.
His phone started to ring, making him wonder what was going on. It was from Hyunjoon. Was it another emergency?
"Hello? What's wrong? Are you hurt?" Kevin asked in rapid fire.
"I am. My heart hurts. I missed my beloved Moonflower." said Hyunjoon, lying in bed underneath the covers.
"Wait, isn't it still early there? Why aren't you sleeping?" fussed Kevin, ready to hang up.
"In truth I couldn't sleep. So I called you. Sing me to sleep like you usually do?" Hyunjoon asked in a soft voice.
Kevin cleared his throat and drank a bit of his juice before belting out a familiar tune to the both of them. Hyunjoon held his phone close, relishing in Kevin's beautiful voice. He felt like the luckiest man alive, having Kevin all to himself. Kevin had finished singing, but Hyunjoon was still wide awake.
"Juniper?" Kevin called out softly.
"Yes, I'm still awake... Guess I'll try counting sheep and bore myself to sleep." muttered Hyunjoon as he moved to hang up.
"Wait, before you go..." said Kevin, drumming his fingers against the table's surface. Hyunjoon hummed in acknowledgement. "Call me by name again..."
"Moonflower." Hyunjoon called out softly. "I love you, my precious moonflower."
Kevin covered his face with his hand in an attempt to hide his emotions. Hyunjoon said his farewell before hanging up. It was then Kevin broke down in tears, his heart bursting. He loved Hyunjoon so much and not being able to express it with words was driving him insane. The tone of voice Hyunjoon used specifically when calling him moonflower always nearly broke his heartstrings. Two more months. Two more months until he'd be able to express his love with more than words.
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"Dr. Moon! I think these might have a bug problem." Mariebelle said, holding one of the potted flowers.
Kevin took the pot and started to inspect it. Sure enough, there were small bites on the petals. He had her stay and watch in case a situation like this came up when neither he nor Hyunjoon were present. He led the bugs out of the dirt then placed them in a contained space.
"Take them outside and free them. Next time, pay attention to what you're doing." Kevin warned before sending her off.
Kevin decided to make his rounds with the other flowers, making sure other bugs haven't nestled within the soil. Mariebelle came back just as Kevin fished out a few more bugs from another flower she was assigned to. She shrunk back at the sight of Kevin's disappointed face. The door opened as Kevin lectured her, causing the newcomer to stop in their tracks.
"Should I...?" they asked.
"No, I'm just about finished with her. Seems she wasn't properly taking care of her assigned flowers, so now I'm going to ask you to show me yours." Kevin said.
They nodded then hurried over to their space. Kevin silently checked them over, quite pleased with the results.
"I can always count on you, Yoonmin." said Kevin before looking at Mariebelle. "Don't disappoint me again. Take pages out of Yoon's book if you need to. I want to see you succeed."
They watched Kevin disappear behind the office door.
"He's not grouchy today." Mariebelle commented as she lightly watered the flower.
"That's true. Think it has to do with Mr. Moon?" Yoonmin asked.
"Who knows. What I do know is we get treated better when he is here. We never get fussed at or lectured." groaned Mariebelle, wishing Hyunjoon would come back sooner.
"Well it's actually your fault on this one. You should know better than to use those self watering bulbs." commented Yoonmin.
"I had something important to do, that's why." she said with downcast eyes.
"Pretty sure going to a pool party with alcohol and attractive men doesn't count as such." Yoonmin muttered, having seen her Instagram feed.
She rolled her eyes but didn't say anything in return. Yoonmin looked towards the office then back at his flowers. He left his designated area then knocked on Kevin's door. No response.
"If you knock twice and I don't answer, just enter."
Yoonmin knocked once more than waited. No response. He entered the room then noticed the door off to the right was slightly ajar.
"Dr. Moon?" he called out.
"What's up?" Kevin asked.
Yoonmin moved to step in then remembered the rule. He stepped back then cleared his throat.
"Just wanted to chat. Is... is that okay?" he asked.
"Yeah, sure. Just give me a moment." responded Kevin.
Yoonmin stood by his desk as Kevin had entered then took a seat. He leaned forward slightly, showing his interest.
"How are things since, you know, Mr. Moon went abroad..." Yoonmin asked.
"Better than expected. I'm a bit surprised by your concern though. Figured you two wouldn't be interested in boring old me." said Kevin with a chuckle.
"I'm interested! I mean, in the way you meant. Not the other way..." he said, getting quieter as he trailed off.
This caused Kevin to laugh in sheer amusement. Yoonmin rubbed the back of his neck as he pulled a chair over. Things were going south real fast.
"What do you do when you aren't working?" he asked, trying to get back on track.
"Hm, nothing that would interest you." responded Kevin with a dismissive wave.
"I'm interested, Dr. Moon. I want to know my mentor better." he said, leaning in close.
Kevin backed away, not used to this kind of enthusiasm from Yoonmin. Mariebelle sure, but him? It was weird.
"Well, I read things about botany, take care of our little garden at home, watch tv shows online, browse my social media. Oh, and my favorite, sleep." said Kevin, almost summing up his entire adult life. "Well, another favorite thing is cuddling with my husband."
"I see... you're kind of a simple guy." said Yoonmin in awe.
"I guess..." Kevin said with nervous chuckling.
"Would you be interested in hanging out today? So you won't have to sit at home alone. I mean, I'm not assuming you don't have friends or plans but-"
"Sure. It'll do us good to be more familiar with each other." said Kevin with a smile.
He watched in amusement and confusion as Yoonmin jumped out of his seat and left the office in celebration. He's never met anyone that got that excited over hanging with their boss. Unless they were romantically involved.
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Kevin waited outside the restaurant as another minute had passed. Did he get the time wrong? Was he at the wrong place?
"Dr. Moon!" a familiar voice called out.
Yoonmin came dashing down the block, stopping in front of Kevin nearly out of breath.
"I'm so sorry, public transportation was awful and-" he started but Kevin had silenced him.
They were taken to their seats and had menus placed in front of them. Yoonmin looked up from his, already having decided on what he wanted.
"I'm starting to think you would've preferred kareoke." commented Yoonmin, taking in the hushed murmurs of the places.
"This is fine. We can always go another time." Kevin replied with a smile.
Their waiter returned and took their orders. He picked up their menus before walking away.
"So, how long have you been with Mr. Moon?" he asked.
"Seven years. We'll be celebrating eight next year." said Kevin with a thoughtful look.
"How did you two meet?" he pressed, having the waiter pour wine into their glasses.
"We're actually childhood friends. But we were separated for quite a long time. We met again in college and rekindled things." said Kevin, summarizing Florescent Nostalgia.
Yoonmin nodded in understanding before they both drank some wine. Kevin swirled his around before indulging himself with more.
"Dr. Moon... may I be honest here?" asked Yoonmin in a gentle tone.
"Hm? Yeah. Why not?" Kevin responded, finding his tone strange.
"Do you ever feel real lonely at night? Does it sometimes feel unbearable...?" Yoonmin asked before eventually meeting Kevin's eyes.
"Are you asking me...?" pressed Kevin, not entirely sure where the conversation was going.
"I suppose..." said Yoonmin, taking his time in responding.
"Well, everyone gets that way sometimes. It's nothing unnatural. Don't you get lonely too?" Kevin asked, leaning forward slightly.
"Yeah..." Yoonmin replied, finishing off his glass and soon Kevin did the same.
"Hey, if something's bothering you, don't be afraid to talk to me." said Kevin, taking note of his unusual silence.
Though, Yoonmin was a quiet person in general. It just seemed... different this time. Their meals were placed before them. They started to eat, keeping their questions for later. Later didn't exactly come as they had hoped as the check was soon being placed on their table.
"Don't worry about paying. It's my treat." said Yoonmin, taking out cash.
"Oh I couldn't. I'd feel guilty. At least let me pay half." said Kevin.
They argued back and forth until Kevin gave in, only after agreeing to pay the tip. It was then he had a realization.
"What's up?" Yoonmin asked.
"I drove here and you saw how much I drank... I knew I forgot something." Kevin groaned as he ran his hand through his hair.
"I didn't really have much, so I think I can drive you home." Yoonmin said, seeing his dilemma.
"Are you sure? The last thing I need is an accident." Kevin muttered.
"I'll drive slow if it'll make you feel better." said Yoonmin.
Kevin pursed his lips, but didn't say anything else.
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Yoonmin glanced over at Kevin who was drifting in and out of sleep. He placed his hand over Kevin's, telling him he should sleep.
"You're so good to me, Juniper..." Kevin mumbled.
Yoonmin frowned. Kevin didn't know that they knew he called Hyunjoon Juniper. He never calls him that in public out of sheer embarrassment. It also kind of hurt hearing Kevin thought he was his husband.
"Of course. I have a wonderful man to call my husband." Yoonmin responded, deciding to play into it.
Kevin giggled softly, rubbing his thumb against the back of Yoonmin's hand.
"Stop... you know I easily get embarrassed from things like that..." Kevin said in between giggles.
"Seeing you blush from it makes me happy though." said Yoonmin.
Kevin now sat up, looking at Yoonmin. Did he say something Hyunjoon wouldn't say? He glanced over and saw it wasn't a look of surprise. It was more of... fondness.
"Saying things like that... it makes me fall for you all over again." whispered Kevin.
Yoonmin stopped at a light then felt Kevin touch his face. He blinked in confusion until Kevin had turned his head to face him. His eyes widened as Kevin had pressed his lips against his. He pulled away, seeing that the light would be changing. He pulled over, allowing other cars to pass them. He turned his attention back to Kevin who looked at him innocently.
Yoonmin held Kevin by his waist as he deepened the kiss. It was hot, messy and full of passion. He didn't feel bad about the situation at all. Kevin wouldn't remember it, so he was going to indulge himself while he could, especially since Hyunjoon wasn't around. Kevin pulled away then silently searched his face.
"I... I've been wanting to have sex with you for ages. It's not same all alone..." Kevin whispered, gently touching his face.
Yoonmin was now faced with a problem. As much as he would jump at the opportunity, he still had somewhat of a conscience. In addition, questions would arise the next day when Kevin suddenly woke up with a sore backside. But if he declined, Kevin would think Hyunjoon had a problem with him.
"Not tonight. Maybe in the morning if you're up for it." Yoonmin said, finding this response easier to handle.
Kevin didn't say anything as he let go of Yoonmin. He figured Kevin agreed with him then buckled him in before doing the same to himself. He gently patted Kevin's head before taking off.
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