Hyun Joong's POV

    "I can't believe we have to wait longer!" I complained as we walked down the stairs together. Jessica was walking in front of me, wearing a knee-length green dress. Her light hair cascaded in lovely curls down her back, and I fought the urge to reach out and touch it. Seeing her in front of me like this made me more frustrated that I had to endure four more months before I could officially call her mine. I gave another sigh. 

    "Calm down Joongie," Sica turned around and rolled her eyes. However, after seeing my sulky expression, she giggled cutely. I smiled and grabbed her in my arms, something I had been yearning to do for the past hour. We were now at the bottom of the stairs and it seemed like we were alone. Yet Jessica still looked nervous as she glanced around us. I just smiled wider, watching her look so shy, and of course it felt good to have her in my arms. 

    "How can I be calm when our wedding has been postponed for another four months!" I exclaimed. I pouted at her with our foreheads touching. A blush clearly spread across her cheeks and she hesitantly slid her arms around my neck. We were perfectly against each other, so I took my chance and leaned down to give her a kiss. She responded with her usual reluctance, and I tried to lead us into something more passionate. Sica laughed and pushed me against my chest gently. I let go immediately, not wanting to do something she didnt like. I was used to her prefering our best friend relationship with a splash or romance here and there. Although I wanted more passion, I couldn't hurt Jessica. She was the only girl I had ever been willing to take it slow with. 

    "It's not our parents fault. You have a huge business expo in London for a month, and I have to go to the camp and volunteer," she said. She had walked to lean against the dark blue wall that stood next to the grand wooden staircase. Her cheeks were still a little flushed, but she looked me straight in the eyes. Sometimes it was hard to keep up with her. She could be so shy one moment and bold in the next. It always left me awestruck.

    "I know. I know," I responded. I walked closer and leaned over her. Although she didn't like it when I was overly clingy, I think she was letting it pass for today since it was the last time we would be together for a while. 

    "Do you really have to go to the camp? I'm only leaving for a month, but you won't be back for three months!," I said. She fluttered her eyes up and looked at me through her eyelashes. She looked a bit amused.

    "You know how important the kids at the camp have become to me."

    "If you stay, we can get married two months earlier. Then we can make some kids of our own," I grinned cheekily and winked. She gasped and hit me on the head. I laughed as I rubbed the side of my head where she hit me. I always loved my violent Sica. 

    "If that's all you're waiting for, why don't you just find some girl in London for yourself?" she glared at me. I shook my head at her, and became more serious. It was a bit wounding to hear her say something like that. The old me might have liked the idea of having multiple girls, but Jessica had forever changed me. Meeting her in California was the greatest thing to happen to me. 

    "Why does it seem like you don't love me?" I queried gently as we moved closer to each other again. For the past few days she had been acting strange and I was nervous that she was having some second thoughts about the wedding. With our hands intertwined, we leaned against the wall. Something flickered across Jessica's face as I asked her the question, but I wasn't able to catch the emotion. 

    "Because I don't," she replied. Her tone was teasing, and she squeezed my hand as she said this, so I knew she wasn't giving me a serious answer. 

    "And you don't want to marry me?" I continued. 

    "You're right I don't" she nodded with her smile getting bigger. Suddenly she leaned in with a smirk on her face ad gave me another kiss. It was rare for her to make the first move, so I knew she was just trying to tease me. Well two could play at that game.

    I pressed my lips more firmly against hers and wrapped my arms around her waist. Her back remained pressed against the wall. A small gasp escaped her lips and it was my turn to grin. We continued our little makeout session until we were interrupted by someone clearing .

   "Oh. Mom," Jessica pushed me as she stepped away blushing. My face turned red as well as I glanced at my mother-in-law. I decided it was less embarassing to just stare at my shoes. 

    "We were just...um..." Jessica began. I knew how frustrated she was that we got caught, and I felt bad for not being more careful. Jessica's parents were quite strict, so we usually kept our PDA to a minimum. I reached out and put my arm around her, caressing her arm softly. When I looked up, I saw Sica's mom staring at my hand. Suddenly, her face broke out in a motherly grin.

    "I saw nothing," she began and Jessica and I looked at each other with sly smiles. 

    "Hyun Joong, your driver is here to take you to the airport. Jessica I looked in your room and your not completely packed for camp tomorow. You two need to say your good-byes and hurry up," Mom continued. We both nodded to her, and she finally turned to leave.

    Then, before I could turn back to Sica to say something romantic, I felt her fist hit my shoulder twice. I flinched and grabbed her hands before she could do any more damage. 

    "See! If you kept your hormones in check, we wouldn't have gotten caught!" she whisper-yelled. She was always so embarassed at being seen kissing me, especially in front of family. I chuckled at her angry little expression and let go of her. i stepped back to look at my watch. Yep, it was time to leave. 

    "I guess I have to say bye now. Tell me you'll miss me," I told her. She rolled her eyes and stuck her tongue out instead. Playful Sica was even cuter than violent Sica. 

    "You know, I can just kidnap you right now. Then, I wouldn't have to be worried about missing you," I threatened. She shook her head and looked at me skeptically.

    "Do you have the guts?" 

    "Sweetheart, I'd drag you to the church and get us married immediately if I could," I chuckled. She laughed as well, and came to hug me. 

    "Okay, Okay! I'll miss you. So much!" I smiled and grabbed her left hand. I caressed the engagment ring that rested on her finger. She smiled shyly, but I couldn't help but notice how she flinched when I touched the ring. 

    "Bye. I love you," I said as I was about to turn to leave. She gave me a quick kiss on the cheek, and I heard her say a farwell back to me. I was soon out the door, and I was already dreading the coming weeks. 

Jessica's POV

    I watched him leave as I stood by myself at the stairs. I was going to marry this sweet, carefree, and romantic man, but I wasn't even sure if I wanted to. When I had agreed to marry him, I thought I had been ready to finally settle down. After so much brooding over Donghae, he had been there for me. He taught me to smile again, and I did love him. Yet, why did a part of me feel as though this was wrong? I thought I had forced myself to move on from Donghae.

     It had been four years since we started dating, and I felt bad for moving so slowly with him. He deserved better than a girl who didn't understand her own emotions. At first, I used him to stop being so depressed about Donghae. Somehow, he had always kept me laughing and calm. When I was with him, I was able to forget all the things that had hurt me in the past. Eventually, Hyun Joong confessed to me, and the hole in my heart was almost filled. Almost. 

     I sighed and began walking back up the stairs to my room. With Hyun Joong gone, I was already starting to feel depressed, and nostolgic memories came flooding back to me again. Soccer fields, college textbooks, and heavy thundrstorms clouded my mind as I packed for my trip. Hopefully, this summer would be able to distract me and keep me busy. 

Hello everyone!!!! I've been with family for the past few weeks, and I hadn't seen them in the longest time. So, I wanted to make each moment as memorable as possible. That's why I haven't been able to update!! SORRY AGAIN! Anyways, the story is progressing nicely, and drama should be appearing soon, so look forward to it :D (btw I'll put pics up later...no time right now)

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