Three months later

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Ring~

"Hi, Binnie!"

[Hey there baby, happy three months!] The pan sizzled with the diced meat in olive oil while the rice maker beeped with a satisfactory pop of the lid. Vapors filled the air with a magnificent odor of the supper in preparation.

"Funny how it's a Sunday. Gives us a lot of time."

[I agree. It's Christmas soon, by the way!] Sound of the knife hitting the chopping board emanated, fresh capsicum and carrots coming in pieces. "Oh yes! Next week, isn't it? My dad is coming back home too."

[Indian lockdown has been lifted?]

"Yes. Dad would be here on twenty-sixth aft- Ah, where's the goddamned soy sauce?!" The cabinets were opened and closed with haste.

[You are making bibimbap?] I stopped my search, standing with my right hand on my hip while the other held the phone to my ear, a grin plastered on my face.

"You guessed the surprise, that's not fair."

I could imagine the curve of Soobin's plump lips, had it memorized like the back of my hand. And the way his eyes narrowed into thin slits with the deep dimples popping up. [I am making cheese tteokbokki. Now is it fair?]

"Lia isn't helping, is she?"

[Hi-] A feminine voice spoke from the background but got interrupted by a hiss. [Shut up Jisu! I am trying to impress him!] Then a shuffle resounded. [Don't mind that Hyunnie, it's just Lia making my life insufferable. Anyways, mine is ready.]

I spotted the bottle of black liquid, soy sauce by the kitchen window. I sighed in delight and splattered a small amount on the mixed rice that I had in the bowl, adding the boiled vegetables finely chopped with meat as the main attraction. Some spinach for garnish and it looked just perfect. I proudly gazed at the final product, mouth-watering in itself. "I am ready too!"

[Okay then let me disconnect and join from my laptop. Oh my god I can't wait.] I chuckled at his childish excitement, couldn't help but feel the same. "Me neither, Hyung."

I still can't believe that it had been three months since I first asked out Soobin and we are still together, closer than ever before. The love we had never faltered, only grew with the passing time. Our bond was deeper and ever so beautiful. Not only us but our friends too acquainted with each other. Yeonjun came out to us-me, Beomgyu, and Kai to be specific-as female to male trans which was surprising but nothing we can't accept. The elder always went around calling Kai his son and Beomgyu his son-in-law, the humourous man he was.

Kai and Beomgyu started dating a few weeks after me and Soobin and shared a special relationship. Everything was at its best and I couldn't ask for anything more, content with what I already had. I had never mentioned it before but my dad was out for an official trip to India but got stuck over there because of the sudden lockdown. But he would be back home soon.

It was already December, oh how the time flies away in just the blink of an eye. The air was cold, even though I lived near the shore. Still, my room had this lukewarm feel to it, making it all the while cozier. I slowly closed the door with a soft snap and quickly took my seat at the desk where laid my laptop open and ready for our anniversary date. Yes, we were having a virtual date. As funny as it sounds, we had no other options. Pandemic was still there and Soobin still lived in Ansan.

You are invited for a face time!

ACCEPT REJECT

[Hello, love.]

"Will you ever stop with the nicknames?"

[Never.] We giggled in unison. His voice was deeper though. I slid the bowl of the delicious goodness to view. "So here's your favorite bibimbap, young sir, as you ordered." He nodded and pretended to smell the dish from the other side. He looked satisfied. [Smells like its creator. Delicious!]

I scrunched my nose at his comment. He was growing bolder, did I mention? "Eek! I am not your meal."

Soobin winked with a smirk. [Not yet.] I threw him a fake glare, not that I was revolted. He clapped his hand once, grabbing my attention. [Now it's my turn. I present before you my creation, Cheese Tteokbokki.] I smiled widely at the plate that he kept in front. It looked awesome. "Aww looks cute, just like its creator."

[But I am hot.] He flaunted, ruffling his hand through his hair. I remembered something. "Oh my god, you have a fever?"

[You are not at it again!] I laughed at his hurtful expression, making his charade crack and fall away into a smile. [Oh how I wish to be mad at you.]

"You can never," I stated matter-of-factly.

[I can never.] Soobin agreed.

We continued to munch down on our meals with endless talks, never falling short on topics until the doorbell resounded. "I'll be back in a sec," I assured Soobin before going to receive it. Mom was in Kai's house so I thought maybe she was back. I was wrong. It was a man I hadn't seen before with an orange jacket.

"Yes?"

"Sir you have a delivery." I spotted the big package wrapped in white eco-friendly plastic. I nodded to the delivery man, picking up a pen from the coffee table and signing against my name. We made sure of the social distancing. "Thanks."

Sanitizing it neatly, I brought it to my room, a frown making its way on my eyebrows. Soobin was enjoying his meal but straightened, once catching sight of my presence. [Whaf is if?] He asked, cheeks stuffed with the food. He looked adorable with curiosity glinting in his eyes. I took my seat and scanned the address, my eyes widening after finding a certain name. "You sent something?"

Soobin grinned at the question. [Ah so it arrived early.] I curiously gazed at him then back to the package, proceeding to open the package. I wasn't at all expecting the object, no wonder the package was light. "Choi Soobin did you just give me a body pillow with your face?!"

[You like it, Hyun-ah?]

"Pabo. This is so weird!"

[It has my handsome face. You will get nice Binnie filled dreams with this~]

"As if I don't already get those..."

[I did not quite catch that, what did you say?]

"Yah Pabo-ya! Eat your food."

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