Little Things (A Set of Drabbles)
Drabble #1:
Junsu looked at his watch, there’s only 15 minutes left before the party begins and his wife is yet to come down. He’s getting worried because his wife isn’t a fan of tardiness.
“Maybe, I should check on her.”
When he opened the door to their bedroom, he saw her in front of the dresser with an annoyed expression on her face. Her fingers are busy dubbing what he believes is a concealer around her eyes.
“What’s wrong, jagiya? We’ll be late,” he asked as he stood behind her.
“My eyes, I have bags under my eyes Junsu-ah. And it becomes even more visible when I smile. I look like an old wrinkled woman,” she looked at him through the mirror, still looking annoyed.
“No, you don’t.”
“I do. See?” She tried putting on a smile and pointed at the crinkles she can spot.
“You do have those crinkles, but you don’t look like an old wrinkled woman,” he turned his wife so he can see her face better, he tilted her chin up, and moved his face closer to hers. “You look beautiful.”
“Junsu-ah.”
“Hmm?”
“You’re just being biased.”
“But I’m not lying, now close your eyes.”
“Wae?”
“Just.”
Chie closed her eyes and felt her husband kissing her closed eyes.
“So I can kiss your beautiful eyes love,” he murmured.
Drabble #2:
Changmin has just finished buttoning up the inner coat of his two-piece suit when he heard his wife calling for him to check on her appearance.
“Are the dimples on my back visible Min-ah?”
“Why wear such tight dress if you want them seen?”
“Because I like this dress, I fell in love with it the moment I saw it in that shop. Remember?” his wife raised an eyebrow at him, probably annoyed at his reply. “Now, just answer my question.”
“Their not and I’m glad.”
“Yes. It makes me look fat,” she sighed. “By the way, remind me not to eat too much tonight. Looks like I’ve gained some fats on my thighs and stomach after that late night seafood resto trip you initiated the other night.”
“You shouldn’t restrain yourself from eating love.”
“You’re just too in love with food.”
“I’m too in love with you too, more than I love food,” he embraced her from behind. “I’m in love with you that I don’t like those dimples under your spine showing because it’s sexy and I want to be the only one to enjoy that sexiness. Araso?” one of his hands went on top of her stomach and the other went down to caress her thigh. “And your thighs and stomach didn’t gain fats, I should know.”
“Changmin-ah,” she turned her head a little to the side and gave him a peck on the cheek.
“Damn! You’re sexy~” he turned her around and squeezed her to him.
“Haru-chan…” Changmin whispered in a strained voice.
“No. We have a party to go to.”
She let go and grabbed her purse.
All he can do is groan and follow.
Drabble #3:
Jaejoong is in the bath for his nightly shower, he turned the knob off to hear what his wife seem to be saying outside the door.
“Your tea is in the bedside table, don’t forget to drink it. I’m going to bed ahead, the girls told me they’d have my neck if I come late for the party tomorrow.”
“Araso, good night love.”
“Good night Jae,” after hearing her reply he continued his shower though he can’t help but laugh. His wife won’t be late because she slept for long hours, but because of other reasons; plus the party is come night time. But that’s how Misaki is like and it’s one of the things he loves about her.
Dressed in his tank top and sweats, he was ready to get into bed when he noticed the tea. He downed it afraid that his wife would lecture him about how good it is to drink tea before going to bed; he also drank the water prepared with the tea too, to rinse his mouth of the tea; and slipped into the covers facing his already sleeping wife.
He pulled her into his embrace.
“Jaejoong-ah…” she called out. Jaejoong looked at her face to check if she has woken up but she still is asleep. This made him smile; it’s one of those nights.
“Hmm?” he answered.
“Don’t forget to drink your tea.”
“Araso.”
“Don’t forget the water too,”
“Ne agiya.”
“Good boy,” she said smiling.
“What do you have to do tomorrow?”
“A lot.”
“What a lot?”
“I still need to find a dress, I still need to buy gifts for the girls, I still need to pick my gift for you, I need to do a lot…”
“What did you get for me?”
“I’m gonna surprise you with a new watch, I saw one perfect for you.”
“That’s wonderful,” Jae smiled and thought of how he should act surprised when he opens his gift tomorrow evening. Oh well, the way and timing she gives it could still surprise him. Thinking this is enough for this night of sleep talking Misaki and awake talking Jaejoong, he pulled her even closer and kissed her hair.
“Sleep well my sleep talking baby.”
Drabble #4:
Yunho can’t help but snap his head to follow where his wife suddenly went to. They are strolling in the mall, looking for the perfect dress and shoes she’d wear for tomorrow nights party before they go and pick up his tailored suit.
He saw her standing in front of a display shirt and denim jeans. Wondering why she has a thoughtful look on, he walked and stood beside her.
“What’s wrong? Are you planning to wear jeans to the party instead?”
“No. That would be so wrong. I’m just thinking that I need to buy some new pairs of jeans,” she turned to him with a look not of one asking for his opinion but of one asking him to say yes.
“Okay. But for what reason?”
“I’ve gained another inch on my waistline, or maybe it’s my thighs fattening up.”
“Really?”
“Uhuh.”
“Let’s go then,” he agreed though he actually wants to contradict, his legs are already tired from all the walking.
When they were home, Byul started to fit the jeans they bought again. Trying on one after the other, her sigh got louder until it turned into a groan of annoyance.
Yunho who was watching her from behind, can’t help but chuckle. He was expecting this turn of events, and he was enjoying how his wife is changing from one pair of jeans to another.
“Yunho-ah, I’m so fat.”
“Why would you say manura?”
“I need to squeeze into every jean, there’s not single one which I can just slip into.”
“But that’s how jeans are like love, you have shapely hips too.”
“Are you trying to imply I have big hips Jung Yunho?” she faced him with her arms crossed, glaring.
“I was appreciating you,” he felt like it’s time to stand up before she gets more annoyed with his teasing. “Look,” he turned her around to face the full-length mirror again. “My hands dip so well. This waist is sexy, this hip sexy, you’re sexy and these jeans fit you perfectly.”
“But-” she started to protest so he cut her of with a kiss on her lips.
“You are perfect for me manura, don’t doubt my eyes.”
“Yunho-ah.”
“Saranghae,” he whispered.
“Nado saranghae,” she replied.
He kissed her again, much much longer this time.
Drabble #5:
Yoochun is currently watching Rui. She has a headphone on, the big and blue shiny one with a mic from her collection, and doing something on her laptop. He was curious on what she seem to be so concentrated on.
“…next on the playlist is a song I once said to be perfect for us, Green Peas, kitte kudasai,” he heard her say as he got close.
“Yah!” he shouted and pulled the headphones of.
“Oppa!!!” in an annoyed voice which made him laugh out loud she turned to him. “Why did you startle me like that?”
“You just looked so serious; it made me want to disturb you.”
“I am doing something important.”
“Are you recording something?”
“Yeah.”
“Can I listen to it?”
“No.”
“Why?”
“My voice on record doesn’t sound as lovely,” the remark made him laugh again. Self praising girl, Rui really is worthy to be part of the family.
“Let me be the judge.”
“Yada!”
“I won’t say anything bad.”
“Then that’s being biased.”
“C’mon. Please~~~” he put on his cute puppy-eyed look to persuade her. He’s really curious.
“No. I sound awful.”
“But you sound lovely love,” another voice joined their conversation.
“Ah! Wae? So sneaky,” his sister-in-law turned away from him and faced his brother instead.
“That’s me!” Yoohwan smiled his cute smile. “But you really sound lovely love.”
“You’re not lying?” she asked in a soft and sweet tone.
“No.”
“Really?”
“Yes. Come here,” Yoohwan pulled his wife close by the hip and kissed her cheek.
“I will forever love the sound of your voice love, recorded or not.”
Yoochun can’t help but smile at the scene before his eyes. The two just look so in love. It’s a cue to leave the scene and find himself a date for tomorrow nights party. He can’t come dateless and simply feel envious of the couples.
Drabble #6:
Your hand fits in mine
Like it's made just for me
But bear this in mind
It was meant to be
And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me
Yoochun’s soothing baritone voice rang around the restaurant they rented out to celebrate the Christmas Eve together.
I know you've never loved
The crinkles by your eyes
When you smile
You've never loved
Your stomach or your thighs,
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I'll love them endlessly
In one of the tables he can see Junsu pulling out a chair for Chie to sit on; he sat beside her and held her hand under the table. The gesture made her look him in the eye and smile; he reached out and stroked her cheek.
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if I do
It's you
Oh, it's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things
In the buffet table, he can see Changmin who already has a mountain of food on his plate putting some food sneakily in to Chiharu’s plate. She caught him and gently slapped his hand. Changmin didn’t stop though; he just looked at her with a cute pout on his face. This made her just sigh and agree. He gave her a smack full of gratitude.
You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
Though it makes no sense to me
In the bar, he can see Jaejoong mixing some drinks for everyone. Misaki was in front of him and pointing at every bottle he pours out. She seems to be asking about them, and he seems to be enjoying her inquiries enough for him to reach out to her hand when he was done with one.
I know you've never loved
The sound of your voice on tape
You never want
To know how much you weigh
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
But you're perfect to me
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true
It's you,
It's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things
In the dance floor, he can see Yunho and Byul dancing close to each other; like they’re just embracing, looks like the dance maniac has persuaded his wife into dancing with him. They seem to be sharing a conversation while doing so. He don’t know what they’re talking about but it must be some sweet ones because he saw Yunho kiss her forehead and how she smiled looking up at him.
You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you
You'll never treat yourself right, darling, but I want you to.
If I let you know I'm here for you
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you, oh.
In the area where the Christmas tree is situated in, he can see Yoohwan and Rui arranging their gifts. On Rui’s hand, are thin, small, and square-shaped gifts; she prepared a mix tapes for the girls. She smiled looking proud after she was done arranging, Yoohwan gave her a thumbs up and kissed her hand.
And I've just let these little things slip out of my mouth
'Cause it's you,
Oh, it's you,
It's you they add up to
And I'm in love with you
And all these little things
In the entrance door, Yoochun can see a woman peeking through the door. The sight of her made him smile. He waited for her to spot him, and when she did, he smiled his happiest smile of the night. His love is here; his future bride has finally arrived.
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true
It's you,
It's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all your little things