Extract

“Hey,” he laughed taking hold of her hands again, “You’ll only get cold again if you let go,” he said, holding on firmly despite her efforts to pull away.

She looked up at him, her eyes focused on his, “It feels a little strange…you holding my hands,” she looked down at their hands, “Like this.”

He looked down as well, at her hands held in his, her fingers laced through his own, a little unsure of what she meant.

“Strange how?” he asked.

Hyoyeon opened to answer but then seemed to change her mind, “Never mind.”

“Now I’m really curious,”

Her already flushed face seemed to go a little redder and he smiled as understanding dawned on him, “You’re blushing” he said accusingly, “What indecent thoughts are you thinking Kim Hyoyeon?”

“What?” with one quick movement she’pulled her hands away, “I’m not thinking anything,”

“You’re not thinking anything?” he smiled.

“Anything indecent,” she clarified.

He reached up and unwrapped the thick navy blue scarf around his neck, “Since warming your hands with mine feels strange,” he reached forward to wrap it around her neck,“You can have this,”

“I can wrap it myself,” she hastily pushed his hands away, her tone determined and serious.

 “I’m sure you can,” he replied equally seriously all the while hiding the smile that threatened to break out over his features.