Vernon (최한솔):
“Always”
You have bad anxiety and can't sleep well and your boyfriend Vernon, who notices, tells you that he'll always be beside you no matter what.
pairing: boyfriend!vernon x reader
a/n: I've been staying up late lately but I don't really have trouble sleeping or stuff like that, which I find to be quite a gift. To anyone who has trouble sleeping or has anxiety, I hope for the best for you guys. Hoping you guys receive comfort <3
You laid down on the couch to get rid of your thoughts.
The day was bleak and the clouds were dark even though it was the middle of the day. There was no calming rain, but just the rushing of heavy wind.
The couch had become more comfortable than the bed for some reason. A deep sigh left your lips but the thoughts roaming inside your head wouldn't dissipate. It was hard to sleep, days were tough and so were nights.
Even the comforting playlist of music on your phone didn't work as a lullaby. Your boyfriend was just as busy as always, but still, he was able to at least bring out at least a few words of encouragement. Those words meant a lot, even if they were so little in quantity.
You closed your eyes gently, letting out yet another deep sigh. Suddenly, a click broke the suffocating silence. You sat up almost immediately, turning your head to look at the door.
Your boyfriend, Vernon, walked into the home, wearing some plain and simple clothes with a black beanie on his head.
You smiled softly and Vernon returned that smile.
“How was work today?” You asked in a tired tone, settling back down on the couch, trying to find a comfortable position.
“Fine, you?” You could hear Vernon take off his shoes and the keys to the house rustle in his hands.
“I don't know, but I wouldn't say it was good.” You replied. Your eyes were set on a large window opposite from you. You could see the dark afternoon sky and the naked brown tree swaying as the wind blew.
“Not good? Again?” His soft and gentle footsteps approached the dark-colored couch on which you were resting.
“Mhm.” Your heart was beating abnormally, perhaps because of the fear you developed due to stress and work. “I'm really worried about the project. I'm the lead of the team and this is my first time…”
Vernon took a seat in front of you, on the ground. He crossed his legs and rested his arm comfortably on the couch, making it just enough for you to see half of his face.
Your boyfriend took a long view of your face, analyzing your beautiful eyes, to your nose, skin, and lips. “You look awfully tired today.”
His hands touched your cheek softly. “Why don't you get some rest?”
“Well, it's not that I don't want to, I can't these days. I think I'm too… stressed to the point that I can't take my mind off things… resulting in poor sleep.” You replied.
Vernon pushed a strand of your hair away from your face with his delicate hands.
“I've become a mess, haven't I?” You chuckled wryly to yourself. “I haven't been able to sleep properly, I haven't been taking care of myself… I must be such a mess.”
Vernon shook his head, whining a little. “No matter what, even if you're a mess, I'll tell you one thing I'm sure of,” Vernon turned to you, still sitting crisscrossed on the floor. He took your hands into his own, caressing your fingers. “I will never leave your side.”
Vernon pressed his lips onto the back of your hand and gave you a confident smile before nodding his head. “Never.”
For a moment, you could feel your heartbeat rest and your running mind slow down, with his assuring hand and gentle smile, it all just seemed like it'll be fine.
With him confidently saying he'll stay by your side, it felt like all the fear could go away.
“It will all be fine,” Vernon reassured. His calm voice brought peace to your mind and heart. “I'll always be here.”
You smiled, convincing yourself that his words were the truth, even if only the last few words were the truth you believed in.
-serenityseventeen
