Autumn
Autumn had arrived with a crisp bite to the air. Jun and Aise decided to spend a day in the park, surrounded by the vibrant colors of falling leaves, announcing the end of the summer. They walked beneath the golden canopy of the trees, through the chilly breeze, talking about whatever they had missed in each other’s life during the week.
“And then guess what happened?” Ize laughed, excitedly waiting for Jun’s response.
“Did Ibara really trip like that?” Jun looked at her, slightly in disbelief. His mind was half hooked on the conversation as her sweet smile, and the adorable blush on her cheeks was really the only thing that mattered.
Then he felt a sudden tingle on his nose. Aise noticed the odd shift in his expression,
“Jun, are you alrig— oh”
She blinked in surprise, when she heard his sudden sneeze.
“Sorry..” Jun rubbed his nose, clearly annoyed at the sudden disturbance.
“I’m fine— achoo!” Just as he was about to turn to her again, another sneeze came. Aise looked at him with concern, frowning when she sees the way he was trying to hide his discomfort.
She rummages through her bag, having brought along her favorite scarf, a soft and warm one she knew would help. She hesitated for a moment, then decided to offer it to Jun. “Here, it'll keep you warm.”
Jun blushes when he sees the red scarf. He felt both bad and embarrassed having his girlfriend tend to him like this. He was more used to being the caretaker after all. “I’m fine, Ize.” Jun tries to pull off the scarf and wrap it around her instead. “We don’t want you catching a cold—“ he wanted to add, but another sneeze cut him off.
“Oh, stop being stubborn, Jun.” Aise frowns again.
“I’ll be fine~ I really don’t want to take your scarf” His brows furrow, visibly annoyed at the way his body won’t listen to him.
Aise wasn't convinced. “Jun.”
Jun groans as he met her determined gaze and finally gives in, “Fine..” he mumbles, the red blush spreading from his cheeks to the tips of his ears. It was a rather cute sight.
Aise couldn’t help but giggle again as she puts the scarf around him. Jun could only sigh,
“Sorry for making you do this..”
“A thank you would suffice.”
She gives him another smile,
“Though if you really feel bad, you know what I’d prefer.” Aise playfully hinted, a mischievous twinkle in her eye. Jun’s blush deepened. He’d known her for far too long to not know what she’s implying. He sighs, then leans in to plant a soft kiss on her forehead. It was Aise’s turn to blush, she wasn’t expecting him to actually act on it.
“Can I have another one, Jun? I don’t think I felt that last one”
She grins, deciding to be a little greedy just this once. She laughs when she feels him kiss the area near her eyelid this time, despite his initial grumbling and scarlet cheeks.
“Thanks, Ize.”
He mumbled, not having the courage to look at her in the eye. Aise leaned in and kissed his cheek, her heart warmed by his gratitude.
“That's what I'm here for, Jun. We take care of each other.”