Ji Hyo eyed at the television, staring at Kim Jong Kook. He said he would never never take the initiative unless he was absolute sure. She wondered how could he would absolute sure the woman love him. Hadn’t she been obvious enough? She sighed.

She gazed at her matching bracelet that Jong Kook gave her. She remembered he said that he chanced upon a similar one and thought she had liked the colour so he had brought her one. She knew it was made of the same stone, he loved to wear it a lot, he said it calm him down. She wondered why he wanted to send ripples into her heart if he didn’t meant anything.

She looked at her tablet, reading the news about how Jong Kook colleague thought about him and she agreed with them. Kim Jong Kook was the nicest guy beside Yoo Jae Seok she knew, but to her Kim Jong Kook was the best. She knew she was bias but he treated her, she don’t know, so preciously? She wasn’t spoilt by any of her ex-boyfriends, she was definitely spoilt by him. She wondered did he know he had spoilt her rotten, so much till she is now incapable of accepting anyone lesser?

She pouted scanning his schedule. Gap Jin had started to keep her in the loop of his schedule recently, including when his interviews/segment would be air. He was so busy, he didn’t even have time to have a proper 8 hours of sleep. She wondered if he was thinking of her like she did, despite his schedule. Fat Hope, Song Ji Hyo, he had too much commitment now.

She looked at his new brothers hanging around his left and right hand in the Turbo “Again” MV. She wanted to get rid of them and placed herself there instead, not to mention the whole gang of female dancers in the MV. She envied Cha Tae Hyeon and Lee Kwang Soo who get to camero in the MV. She wondered what the media reaction if she was the one who did. Well, Song Ji Hyo you did it for Gary, didn’t you? She rebuked herself. But she couldn’t do it for him.

She loved the “Hide and Seek” MV better, he was alone most of the time, but it made her yearned for him more. He looked so lonely in the MV, she wanted to be there beside her, telling him she was waiting for him too. She wondered would he be shocked at her confession or he knew it all along.

She listened to his Turbo “Again” album, listening to his songs, hearing his voice surrounding her. His voice is both soothing and yet energised her at the same time, she felt like dancing to all his songs, even the slow ones. She knew she didn’t like people singing to her, but she couldn’t help but wondered would he do that for her, sing a love song just for her and her alone, so she could drown in his voice.

She gave up, she decided to search for an old episode of running man to watch, her hand stopped at episode 228. She watched them in the same team, he trying to help her and then the ice stick game, he looked so nervous, actually she remembered she did too but she had forced herself to be professional. She wondered, what if the stick didn’t break, would she actually get to kiss the lips she wanted so much.

She gawked at his perfect body, she wondered would she have a chance to feel it or really see it in its glory. His six pack that he sometimes showed off during the fan meet, make her drool but then again, that all she got to see. She her lips, he looked so tasty, she had to bite him whenever she got the chance. She giggled at her thoughts.

She remembered his strength during the games, he always lifted her effortlessly, making her felt she the lightest woman in the world. He never complained about women weight, and she the only one he had shown interest about a woman weight. She wondered would he lift her if she was double her current size, most likely he would make her exercise and lost weight.

She looked at the photos where he took in empty gym, he had to work out to keep his body healthy but why didn’t he ask her, she would gladly accompanied him to exercise. If that was the only way for them to date, she would do it. She wondered if he knew it was possible to entice her more than sleep or food. She just needed him.

She ogled at the mole on his neck shown in one of his photos, it make him incredible y. She wondered how he will react if she kissed that mole. She wanted him to hide it forever. She would forbid him to wear round necks that emphasis the mole. She wanted it all to herself.

She recalled all the moments he was “touchy” with her. She remembered the feel of his hands on her skin, his touches burned her and yet she felt great. She wanted him to touch, to hug her more. She loved the closeness they shared. She wondered would he freaked out if he knew.

She wondered did she wonder too much, she just need to prove a point to him, she was seriously and absolutely in love with him. How much more signs he needed before he would take action? Or he needs her to confess first. He needed that to show she is absolutely in love with him? Ok! She would do it! She is the ace, she is Song Ji Hyo.

She decided the venue, she wanted it to be at the gym initially,  but decided against it. She was sure 99.9% that Kim Jong Kook loved her like she loved him, but for that 0.1% of chance, he only treated her like a sister, she decided not to let him have any displeasure in the gym. She voted for her favourite spot, up in the mountain.

“Oppa, should we go mountain climbing?” she messaged him.

She waited anxiously for his reply, she knew he was busy now, hopefully he had a chance to check his phone. He should have a free day coming up. “ding ding ding” her phone singed. It was the message tone she had set for him.

She picked it up,  it said “ok, 2 days from now, are you free? I had a free day, can we go then?”

She thought to herself “I had already cleared by calendar for you, silly oppa.” But she messaged “Ok, I am available that day. See you”

“See you, “ came the reply and she shouted “Hurray”

The day arrived, she was very excited, to spend a day with Jong Kook and also finding the right moment for her to confess. Ji Hyo had insisted to pick up Jong Kook, she felt he needed more rest and he could take a nap in the car while she drove. She wanted him to really take a break from his hectic schedule. She also prepared some snacks and lunch. She must admit he looked fresh today. “Morning oppa” as he got into the car.

“Morning, Ji Hyo” he greeted her. The ride was rather uneventful, they did some small talk and he yawned a few time and then fell asleep.

Ji Hyo wondered if she was so boring but looking at his peaceful face, she felt maybe he was really tired. When they reached their destination, she turned to looked at the sleeping man, she had to fight the urge to kiss him awake, like the prince kissed the sleeping beauty, but the other way round. Maybe she should just do that. But she was too late and he stirred from his nap.

“I am sorry Ji Hyo but I was so tired.  I thought I had enough sleep but ..” he smiled sheepishly. Ji Hyo thought she detected a blush.  

“It’s ok, you looked bright eye now. So you won’t sleep on the hike” she .

“I won’t.” He promised. He helped her carried the food and drinks in his backpack and they proceed to hike. Ji Hyo had planned an easy hike and they could have a light meal at their destination. That’s where she planned her confession. They chit chat and catch up with each other life on the way up.

They reached the mountain top in no time, the air was refreshing and the sun shone gently on them, they sat down under a tree, enjoying the cool breeze that was blowing lightly around them. Jong kook took out the food from his back pack.

“I am starved!” he said.

"Dig in, Oppa. I made all this. I tried them, they are good” Ji Hyo couldn’t help but boast about the Kim bap she made.

“Mm, delicious. Have some too, Ji Hyo” they both hungrily polished off the kim bap Ji Hyo prepared.

“Have some fruits too, Oppa” Jong Kook nodded his head while receiving fresh grapes from Ji Hyo.  After the satisfying meal, both of them laid on the grass, looking at the sky, it was very comfortable watching the clouds changes shape.

“It had been quite a long time, since I am so relaxed.” Jong Kook commented.

“Well, I am happy you like the program I planned.” Ji Hyo was pleased.

“I do, I promised I wont fall asleep but I am so sleepy now” Jong Kook yawned.

“Me too’ Ji Hyo followed suited. “Let’s take a nap” she suggested and Jong Kook agreed. Both of them soon left for dream land.

Ji Hyo woke up first, blushing, she dreamt she was in Jong Kook’s embraced. However, she really found herself in the arms of his. She didn’t know she could blush more. She tilted her  head to see his face, he was still blissfully sleeping. Suddenly, she heard her name from his lips. “Ji Hyo yah, I love you”. She was shocked! She could see that he was dreaming and she just heard him confessing in his dreams. She could only hide her face in his chest and listened to his heart beat, she found it beating a bit faster and wondered if it the effect of his dream.

He finally woke up, and saw who he had been embracing. Both his cheeks and ears turned red. He wanted her to be in his arms like this always, but he didn’t know what to do now. To let go or not to let go.

“Oppa,” she embraced him back when he didn’t let her go. “Oppa, I don’t want to let you go. You are the one for me. Please don’t let me go”

“Ji Hyo Yah, I couldn’t let you go, you are too precious. You are air, I need you to be alive.” Ji Hyo heart leaped hearing the words from his lips.

“Oppa, I love you.” She vowed.

“I love you more, Ji Hyo.” He kissed her forehead and settled down for her lips, gently at first, then he kissed wilder, as if he wanted to mark her as his. She also wanted to mark him as hers.

“Oppa,” she murmured in their kiss. “Be my boyfriend.”

“Ok, Ji Hyo, I already was."