“How are things with Woohyun?”

“Great, Unni!!” Sulli was beaming as she hurriedly moved through the kitchen, tossing different snack foods and drink pouches into a small container. “Actually, we’re going for a picnic today. He’s going to show me a secret spot off the trail that’s supposed to have a spectacular view.”

I peeked outside. The sun was just starting to set, casting a beautiful orange glow on the earth. I frowned. “Off the trail? Won’t it be dark soon?”

Sulli packed up her things in a flurry. “Don’t worry! We’ll be fine. I know how to be safe.” Then, before I could say more, she bounded out of the kitchen and flew through the front door, a wide smile on her face the entire time.

“Yah! Don’t stay out too late!” I called. But I knew it went unheard.

***

The hours ticked by, and before I knew it, it was almost eleven o’clock.

I couldn’t help it. I was worried sick for my sister. And not only for her safety… but also for her purity. How the hell ISN’T it suspicious that my kid sister and her boyfriend are in some ‘secret spot’ this late at night?? I tried to keep my hands busy, hoping it would distract my racing thoughts. But no amount of straightening up seemed to help.

The minutes marched forward. Soon enough, it was 11:45.

Where is she??? I wondered.

Finally, I saw the headlights of a car pull into our driveway. I prepped my lecture—as her Unni, I was going to give her a piece of my mind about safety on trails and abstinence in relationships. When I finally heard a knock at the door, I was so riled up that I marched over and threw it open, shouting voice at the ready.

“YAH! Sulli! Where the hell have you…  Huh?!”

But it wasn’t Sulli. It was Sunggyu.

“What the?? What are you doing here--”

“Where’s Woohyun.” Though his face was expressionless, his voice was dangerously low. Like he wasn’t to be messed with right now.

For a moment, it intimidated me. But then I recovered, speaking in an equally low voice. “I don’t know. Where’s Sulli?”

We both kind of stared at each other. Then, without another word, we moved in unison, as if in a coordinated dance. I strapped on my walking shoes, he grabbed the nearest jacket off the coat rack and held it open for me, I slid my arms through, locked the front door, and together we set off into the night.

At first I made for his car. But he walked straight past it, into the lane that led to the trail, and I hesitatingly followed.

“So… I take it you know where Woohyun’s ‘secret spot’ is?” I asked, struggling to keep up with Sunggyu’s long, purposeful strides.

“Is that really what he calls it??” he said with a tinge of annoyance. “Yeah, I do. I was the one who told him about it.”

“Really? Is it far from here?”

“Actually… no. You’ll know it when you see it.”

I will? For a moment, I flashed back to when Sunggyu and I had walked the trail. We bickered noisily the entire time, but we did pause for a moment on that ledge I had found. I pointed out the beautiful view, the golden field and his house.

But in the daylight, I don’t remember it being the stuff of romance. Hmm… maybe it’s different under the cover of night? Speaking of under the cover…

“Hey… Sunggyu…” I ventured.

“What.”

“Is Woohyun… He isn’t the type of guy to…?”

“The type of guy to what?”

I knew it was a bad idea to ask. But in the rush of the situation, I wasn’t quite thinking straight. And besides, I desperately needed to know. I took a deep breath and ushered the haunting question on my mind. “How promiscuous is Woohyun?”

Sunggyu halted immediately on the trail and whipped around. “Mwo?!”

“It’s just… I am Sulli’s Unni, after all…”

“Well, it takes two to tango there, doesn’t it?” He cocked an eyebrow at me. “How promiscuous is Sulli?”

“Yah! Sulli would never… at least, I don’t think she would…” I faltered.

“Well, there you go then,” Sunggyu said, plowing forth again. “Chincha… sometimes you should think through your words before you say them.”

I frowned, trying to come up with a way to save myself. “Well, for your information, Sulli and I are not those types of girls,” I grumbled.

Sunggyu peeked at me from the corner of his eye. “Well. Woohyun and I are not those types of boys.”

Then we both fell into silence, listening to the rhythmic crunch of rocks underfoot. I remembered how easily Sunggyu could get under my skin, and I mentally chastised myself. Why was it something I was always forgetting?

To distract myself, I looked into the treeline around us. The moonlight cast eerie shadows everywhere, and I realized that I had never been on the trail at night. It was kind of creepy. I shuddered, and involuntarily walked a little closer to Sunggyu’s side.

He noticed. “You okay?”

“Yeah,” I spat defensively. “Why wouldn’t I be.”

He chuckled and I pretended not to hear it.

Before long, the trail began its steep incline. My mind went back to thinking about Sulli, and I tried not to imagine the worst. That Woohyun better keep his hands to himself, I thought. And that Sulli… she better behave too! But above all else… I hope they’re alright.

I don’t know what I would do if something happened…

Suddenly, Sunggyu stopped in the middle of the path, putting an arm out to stop me too. He was looking dead ahead.

“Mwoya?--” I started to say, but he quickly held a finger to my lips to quiet me. He frowned at me, rolled his eyes in annoyance, and then gestured for me to look up the trail.

In the distance, I could just make out two figures in the moonlight. They were sitting at the ledge, legs dangling, and staring out into the view. Woohyun had his arm wrapped around Sulli, and she had her head resting on his shoulder. They were quiet and still, Sulli’s container of food open and forgotten off to one side. Every once in a while, Woohyun would let his hand rub the length of Sulli’s arm, as if to warm her.

I couldn’t help but smile. Not only were they safe and behaving, but they were actually very cute. I realized that, if I were in a relationship, I would want to have moments just like this. Quiet moments spent under the stars, just me and that special someone, warmth where all else is cold, in a place that no one else can see.

Suddenly, Sunggyu began walking towards them, breaking my reverie. I realized he was about to intrude, so I quickly stepped forward and caught the elbow of his sleeve, stopping him. He turned to look at me, a quizzical expression on his face. But it was my turn to roll my eyes and shake my head. Then, I turned around to head back down the trail, dragging him along with me.

Out of their earshot, I finally released him.

“Mwoya?” he asked.

“Sunggyu, just this once… It must be so hard for them to be alone together. And, if I were in a relationship, I’d want some quiet time like this too. So, let’s give them tonight. Just this once. Hm?” I smiled again, thinking about how cute they were. And beside me, Sunggyu peeked at me once more. Then, he gave a small nod of the head.

*******

We walked in silence back to my house. I felt so happy for Sulli, and proud of her wholesome decisions. I almost wish I could have taken a picture of them sitting together, staring out at the view. They were so cute. I heard the tinkle of Sunggyu’s car keys as he fished them out of his pocket, and without stopping or turning to him, I said, “Goodnight, Sunggyu,” and made for my front door, still smiling at the memory.

“Wait,” Sunggyu said.

I turned to him, the corners of my lips still turned up. “What is it?”

“Give me your number.”

“Mwo??”

“Your phone number, pabo.”

I frowned hard. “I know that’s what you meant. But why do you want it?”

“You’re seriously asking? It’s for situations like this, of course!” He already had his phone out, and clicked through some screens. “Here. Give it to me.”

I just stared at his phone for a moment, wondering if it was a mistake. He rolled his eyes.

“Ayy chincha… Why are you so difficult?? Ok, fine! I’ll give you mine.” He ducked into his car and pulled out a pen and paper. Then, he scribbled his name and number down and gave it to me. “Here,” he said. “Don’t over-think it. I’ll see you around.”

And with that, he got back into his car and pulled out of the driveway, and I was left standing there, feeling bewildered, a crumpled piece of paper in the grip of my palm.

***

Twenty minutes later, I was in bed and staring at the little slip of paper. After some while, I finally decided that Sunggyu was right and I was being stupid. I punched at my phone and typed out a message.

Fine. Here.
-Sent to Sunggyu Jerk at 1:14am

In no time at all, he responded.

See. Was that really so difficult?
-From Sunggyu Jerk at 1:15am

I rolled my eyes so hard that I almost wished he was around to see it. My phone dinged again with another incoming text.

Well, good night.
-From Sunggyu Jerk at 1:15am

“Tch,” I said out loud.

Yup.
-Sent to Sunggyu Jerk at 1:16am

Then I tossed my phone to the side, turned off my light, and snuggled into my covers, hoping that sleep will come quickly. I was so tired of (over)thinking.

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LOL! I swear this story has a plot line, I swear! I'm just in the mood for cute and more cute and moar cute, so please bear with me while I get it out of my system XD  Thanks for the read and tune in next time! We're bout to run into some draaaaaamaaaaa ;)    ^{(hopefully... if I can get over my cuteness cravings ughh)}