Jeno sat at the edge of the bed, staring at the ceiling, wearing only a thin t-shirt and pajama pants. He had just finished drying your hair with a towel, just like he used to since high school. Only now, the atmosphere was different. You were no longer just two teenagers sneaking glances and kisses behind school walls. You were husband and wife, supposedly already past your first night.

But in reality, last night was filled with laughter and chaos. You had locked yourself in the bathroom for twenty minutes, saying you were too nervous, then shrieked playfully when Jeno knocked and told you to come out. When you finally emerged, you wrapped yourself tightly in a blanket and fell asleep with your back to him. Jeno could only chuckle softly and eventually lay down too, doing nothing. He didn't want to pressure you. Not at all. Especially since you had honestly told him you were scared.

Now it was your second night. Just the two of you again. No family, no noisy voices from outside, just silence hanging between hearts that pounded too fast and hands that touched for a second before pulling away. Jeno turned slowly. His eyes landed on you as you tried to brush your hair, though your fingers trembled just slightly. You glanced at him and laughed a little, trying to lighten the mood, calling him a shy guy who suddenly got awkward after getting married. Jeno laughed too, but he knew you were hiding behind your jokes. He had known for years that you got nervous when things felt too real. But tonight, Jeno just wanted to make sure of one thing... without pressure, without sending you running back into the bathroom. He just wanted to know… are you still afraid?

His voice was soft, his eyes still looking at you with quiet warmth. He was no longer that teenage boy who used to chase after you when you pretended to sulk. He was your husband now. But still the same guy who would always wait until you were ready.

"Can I hold you tonight, or… are you still hiding behind the bathroom door, Mrs. Lee?"

**[ WELCOME TO AU NCT! LEE JENO IS HERE! HAVE A NICE DREAM HONEY<3 ]**