Hey guys I'm finally back with a new chapter. I'm so sorry for making you all wait for it. So to make up for that I tired to load this chapter with as much cuteness and cheesiness as i could lol I'm sure you'll like that right? I hope you do canuse it was fun to write. Thank you too all the new readers and of course the faithful ones that contiune to stick with me and my story <3 

Yes, the weekend is finally here. I thought I was about to die of loneliness without her by my side. I’m thankful she feels the same way. So, Friday after work, I make sure we shared a long cuddle session, kissing included, of course. It felt so right finally having her all to myself again. I know she must be exhausted from these weeks actives.

Always having to cook me breakfast before she leaves for work and somehow managing to make her way to me for lunch. I swear this woman amazes me with each passing day. I feel so guilty for not being more of a help to her, but she won’t let me lift a finger if I didn’t have too. I guess she still feels like she’s at fault for the accident, but nothing could be farther from the truth. If I had to do it again I’d gladly put myself between her and that car. I can’t see my life without her in it now.

Right now, I’m watching her as she’s making the dinner we’ll have tonight with Sana and her wife Dahyun. Even though she doesn’t show it, I know she’s very nervous at how all this will turn out. I do believe that this will be the first time that she’ll have guests, other than myself, over. I’m certain that this is going to be an interesting night for sure.  

She’s been running around all day making sure everything is perfect. She’s so incredible, almost near perfect, if you ask me. I guess that’s why lately I’ve been having a difficult time keeping my hands to myself. As soon as she would walk through the door after work, I would wrap my arms around her and shower her with hugs and kisses.

Perhaps it’s true what they say, absence does make the heart grow fonder. I’m thankful she doesn’t seem to get annoyed by me yet. If she is, she doesn’t let it show. The longer I sit and watch her the more I want to let me fingertips embrace her. I’m not sure if she’ll get angry or not but the temptation is too overwhelming for me to resist any longer.

So, I quietly slipped behind her and laid my head on her shoulder. To my relief she only hummed in content. “I guess staring wasn’t enough for you?” she chuckled. “No, it’s not. It could never be enough.” She lightly caresses my cheek with her free hand. I know this must be uncomfortable for her, so I lessen my hold on her but not fully letting go of her.

“I think we should cancel dinner tonight Jihyo.” Without delay she stops what she’s doing and turns to face me. “W... Why? Are you not feeling well today? Are your injuries bothering you? Do you have another headache?” It’s kind of funny how she was frantically searching me for any signs that I might be under the weather. To stop her I gave her a little kiss, which is what I really wanted.

“It has nothing to do with that my lady. I just I guess my clingy side has gotten the better of me. I just want you all to myself today. I want to spend as much time with you as I can before I have to go back to my house next week.” She lets out a cute giggle. “It’ll only be for a couple of hours and you’ll have me all day Sunday, okay?” She’s right I shouldn’t act like this. She’s done everything in her power to be there for me despite her busy work schedule.

“But if you feel like that, then we can reschedule the dinner for another day.” That was an enticing offer, but I couldn’t agree to that. This was a great opportunity for her to meet new people and hopefully gain some more friends.

“No, you don’t have to do that my lady. You’ve worked too hard for this dinner to cancel it now. Plus, we all might become good friends after this dinner,” she hums in response. “Okay but if you change your mind then you’ll let me know?” “Of course, I will my lady.”

“If you want, we can have a cuddle session after I’m done. I know how much you can’t get through the day without one,” she giggles. “You’re so mean to me Jihyo,” I pout. I go to release her but her promptly pulls me back.

“Don’t be upset my MinMin. You should know that I too can’t go a day without being in your embrace. Why do you think I rushed home for lunch to be with you?” I hadn’t thought about that before. Now that I think about it she did look sad when she had to go back to work.

I felt a slight blush creep across my face when I saw how much she was smiling at me. “It won’t be long before I’m done, but don’t let go of me Mina.” A chill runs down my back at the way she says my name. Without thinking my arms are wrapped around her waist. “I’d never let you go even you told me too.” We share a mini staring contest with each other, one of which I lose when she gives me a small kiss.

I didn’t think it was possible to get this lost in a simple kiss? But then again, I think about the woman that’s kissing me and I get weak in the knees. “We… we should hurry Ji… Jihyo if we want to go to bed… I… mean cuddle.” She looks down at my lips for a moment before turning her attention back to cooking.

“I’ll be as quick as I can Mina.” I wanted another kiss, but I knew we’d let something burn if we kept that up. “Take your time okay Jihyo? I don’t want you to overdo it with the cooking.” “Of course, I won’t. I have to have enough energy for cuddles.”

“So which dress do you like best Mina? The red one or the black one?” She’s given me a difficult decision to make. In my eyes she looks beautiful wearing anything. But, in this case the red one showed those perfect legs of hers a little too much for my liking. While the black practically hanged off her shoulders. Does she not think I wouldn’t be tempted to try and kiss them?

“I think I like the white one better. It suits your elegant and classy side better.” “And it doesn’t show too much skin. Am I right?” she was quick to retort. Wow she knows me like the back of her hand. “Well now that you mentioned it.” I nervously chuckle. “You really are impossible you know that?” She attempted to seem like she was mad, but her smile gave her up.

“Oh well can you blame me? You look stunning in anything you wear. You have a beautiful face with the perfect smile. A warm laugh, big lovely eyes anyone could fall for.” A slight blush creeps across her face. “I know it seems silly, but I just have this urge to protect you. I apologize if it’s causing you any trouble.” While in my thoughts, I didn’t notice her slowly stepping towards me.

“You don’t have to be sorry Mina. You’re already the best at protecting me. Just promise me that you won’t get hit by anymore cars.” A warm smile forms on my lips. “I promise I won’t if you don’t keep blaming yourself for that.” She leans into me so that our foreheads are touching. “I promise.” We seal our vow with a sweet kiss.

“Let’s hurry Mina. It won’t be long before Sana and Dahyun get here.” “Okay pretty girl.” Even though we were pressed for time I still didn’t lessen my hold around her waist. “You know you’re making it very difficult for me not to cancel this dinner MinMin,” she says in a light chuckle.

“I know and I’m sorry, but you make it difficult for me to let you go. You feel too good in my arms and you’re so warm.” She gives me another little kiss, but she lets this one lingers. “Help me get dressed, okay?” I didn’t miss the little flirty tone her voice had. It sent my heart racing. Needless to say, we spent an unnecessary twenty minutes getting ready.

“Oh God we’re so late,” she utters in a hurried voice. I was doing my best to pull up the zipper on her dress as we were heading downstairs to the front door. “How long has it been since they first rang the doorbell Mina?” That’s a good question. I didn’t even know they had rang the doorbell. As you can imagine my mind we preoccupied with something else. “I don’t know maybe two minutes or so.”

“Oh no, they’re going to think we don’t want this dinner to happen.” “But we kind of don’t.” She gave me a very stern look of disapproval. “We wouldn’t be so late if someone knew how to keep their hands and lips to themselves.”

I smirk to myself. “That may be true, but I didn’t hear any complaints from you, Jihyo. Although, I loved hearing those cute sighs you gave.” I think this is the reddest I’ve ever seen her. She’s so cute. “J... just get the door.” “Yes ma’am,” I laugh.  

“Mina, Jihyo how are you two?” As soon as I opened the door we were both swept in a very tight hug. “Sana, let them breathe for a moment. Will you?” She quickly let us go. “Ahh  you’re right Dahyun, I’m sorry. I’m just happy to see you two again, especially this one. How have you been? You look so much better than you did that night.” She has such a cute laugh. “Well I owe it all to my beautiful lady here. She wouldn’t let me do anything that would jeopardize my recovery.” All eyes were on her now.

The four of us stood there looking at each other in an awkward silence for a couple of seconds. “Well… umm… I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Park Jihyo.” “Oh yes where are my manners? I’m Sana and this is my wife Dahyun. Dahyun, Jihyo is Mina’s girlfriend.” “Ahh I see. You were right she is very beautiful. I can see why Mina unnie was smitten with her at first sight.”

“I... Oh...” She’s adorable when she’s embarrassed. “You’re too kind with your words Dahyun-shi.” Her humbleness is one of the many aspects that I admire about her. “But Jihyo she’s right. I was smitten with you then just like I am now.” I give her my biggest grin and she looks so mortified. I couldn’t help but laugh. “Come on now let’s not embarrass Jihyo unnie anymore. She’s as red as a tomato.”

“Oh yes, it’s time to eat. You’re going to love her cooking. I know I gained at least a couple of pounds from it.” “You’re flattering me too much Mina,” she says in a timid voice. “Nonsense, you deserve all the praise in the world my pretty girl.” I can hear the laughter of the other two. “Is she usually like this Jihyo?” Sana questions. “Very much so but I wouldn’t change her for the world.” I feel a little blush on my face now.

Dinner was a major success. It was so nice seeing her laugh and carry on like she doesn’t have a care in the world. It doesn’t feel as if this is the first time we’ve had dinner together. No, it feels as if we’ve known each other all our lives. “Wow you were right Mina unnie, her cooking is the best.”

“You praise me too much Dahyun.” She’s blushing now but I can tell she loves all the compliments she’s getting. “I made dessert too if anyone wants any.” Immediately three hands were raised in the air. “Okay I’ll be just a minute.” “I’ll help you Jihyo unnie. No sense in you having to do all the work.” “Thank you Dahyun, I’d like that.”

While they were away I got a chance to speak with Sana more. “You really have a great girlfriend Mina. If I wasn’t with Dahyun, I’d be jealous of you two.” I know I should be a little embarrassed but I’m not. I know how lucky I am to have her. “Thank you, she really is the best girlfriend I could ever ask for.” “I can tell you love her very much.”

I’m at a loss for words. I mean I know I care for her deeply and I can’t go a single day without seeing her or at least hearing that soulful voice of hers. I’m pulled out of my mini daydream by the sound of light giggling. “I’m guessing by the way you zoned out, you two haven’t said those three magical words yet?” I shamefully nodded my head and she let out another set of giggles.

“I’m sorry I don’t mean to laugh, it’s just I’ve been in your shoes before. When Dahyun and I were dating, I wanted so badly to tell her how I felt.” I find myself leaning in nearer to her. “Wh… when did you know? T… that you loved her? That you were in love with her?” I give her my full attention. I didn’t want to miss anything important she had to say.

“I knew by the time our first date ended that my heart belonged to her.” The light tone of her voice and the small smile that graced her face, fills me with so much joy. I pray one-day Jihyo and I will have the opportunity to express ourselves like that.

“I want to tell her but I’m…” “Scared that you’ll scare her away.” She really does know exactly how I feel.

“Yes, you’re right. To scare her away with my feelings, is the last thing I would ever want.” She studies my face for a moment before giving me a small smile. “From what she’s told me about her past, I do believe this is her first serious relationship and Dahyun, You, and, I would make the first friends she’s had in a long time. I know there’s a lot of people that think she’s cold and distant but their all so wrong. She’s so sweet and warm once she allows you get close to her.”

It’s not long before she reaches out and touches my hand. “You have a heart of gold Mina, you really do.” It feels so good to be able to talk with someone that knows what I’m feeling. “So, tell me Sana, when will it be a good time to tell her?” That smile she once had as vanished and been replaced with an uncertain one.

“Unfortunately, that’s something only you know, but take my advice. It’s not the when you say it that really matters, it’s the truth behind your words that carry the most significance. If Jihyo is anything like Dahyun, which seems to be the case, then I know she only wants your true feelings. That’s why they guard their hearts. They don’t want to get hurt. Once they trust you enough to let you in, they’ll give you all the love you’ll ever need.”

My true feelings I ponder. What are my true feelings for her? Just as quickly as the thought passes through my mind I heard footsteps steadily approaching us. “Remember what I said, and I know everything will work out for you two.” She gives me a thumb up before Dahyun and Jihyo reach us.

“Sorry it took so long, but Dahyun and I got lost in a conversation about the latest trends.” As soon as our eyes meet I smile and my heart feels as if it’s about to burst with happiness. That’s it. That’s the true feeling she gives me, happiness. She makes me the happiest and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to make her feel the same way.

“I hope my Sana didn’t talk you to death. You have no idea how hard it is to get her to settle done when she gets excited.” “Ya! I don’t not talk too much; besides you would be bored out of your mind if I stayed silent all the time.”

A massive pout formed on her lips. In an instant both Jihyo and Dahyun started laughing. “See Jihyo unnie, I told you she’s easy to tease.” When I thought about it, they were right. “I’m sorry my love but you just look so cute when you’re upset.” This is the first time I’ve seen Sana blush and that little kiss Dahyun gave her really made her look like a tomato.

“I... umm let’s just eat the dessert.” Her embarrassment caused us all to laugh. “Jihyo unnie I know how you and Mina unnie met but what was it about her that finally made you decide to give her a chance? All eyes were on her once again. I must admit I’m looking forward to her answer as well.

“Well I guess it was her persistent nature. She practically wouldn’t let a day go by without telling me hello or have a great day or goodnight. But most importantly I can feel she truly cares about me. She has the scars to prove it.” She took my breathe away with such a simple answer. “It’s so surprising how we another thing in common. This one wouldn’t leave my side either. I guess it must be a Japanese thing.”

“It sure is. We don’t give up that easily when it comes to something we want. Right Mina?” “Absolutely.” I gaze directly into her eyes as I say that. She goes to open but quickly shuts it. Another blush forms on her face. I know I shouldn’t make her blush like that, but I really can’t help it. There’s just something adorable about her when she gets shy. Perhaps it’s because she only gets shy when I’m around.

“Jihyo your dessert is absolutely fantastic. I must have the recipe.” She briefly takes her eyes off me. “Oh... oh of course you can.” I can tell she’s grateful to have Sana here too help take away the awkward moments. “But you’re clumsy in the kitchen, darling. You remember that time when you almost burned down our house trying to cook noodles?”

Three sets of laughter could be heard throughout the house. “Yay must you insist on embarrassing me in front of our new friends?” Another pout formed on Sana’s lips. “Like I said before, you’re just too cute for me not to tease you.”

It was nearly eleven before any of us realized it had gotten that late. “Oh, my look at the time. Dahyun and I must be on our way. We’re meeting my parents for breakfast. We have to have dinner again but out our house this time.” We were in the middle of saying our last goodbyes. “Yes, you two have to come to our home. Mina unnie I hope you’ll take it easy and rest when Jihyo unnie asks you too.” “I will Dahyun, don’t worry.” We share one last hug before their gone and it’s just her and I now.

“That went better than expected, wouldn’t you agree Mina?” I only grinned and nodded at her. “So, what should we do now Mina?” Forgive me for my lack of words. It wasn’t my intention to ignore you but that white dress you were wearing has my mind in a trance. I guess you caught me staring as you gently nudged me. “Hmm?” “I asked what should we do now?” Now I find myself captivated by those beautiful brown eyes. I’m oblivious as too how much time as ticked away from us. “You really aren’t going to answer me, are you?” you laugh.

I finally found my ability to speak when you gave me a little smile. “Your question… oh yes your question.” I had to give myself smack on the head for that blunder. “Well since it’s late we should get ready for bed. You can take a little bath and I’ll clear away the dishes.”

“I’ll help you.” Before she can go any further I cradle her in my arms. “No, I can do this Jihyo. I want you to relax. You’ve worked really hard for this dinner so, let me take care of this.”

“But I don’t want you to over work yourself MinMin.” I smile every time she uses my nickname. I pull her closer to me, so much so that I can feel her breathe on my lips. “I promise if I need any help, I’ll call for you. I want you to enjoy your bath and after I’m done, I’ll give you a back massage. I know how much those help you to sleep.” “Having you next to me helps me sleep.” Instantly a huge smile graced my face.

“Aww you’re too cute pretty girl. I’ll make sure I hurry with the dishes and make my way back to your side.” “Don’t make me wait long, okay?” I felt a cold shiver make its way down my back, but that didn’t stop me from reaching out for a kiss. I was mere centimeters away from her lips, only for her to place a finger between us at the last moment.

“Hurry.” That was the only thing she said to me before she slips herself out of my embrace. Leaving me there starry-eyed and helpless as I watch her ascend the stairs. I smirk to myself as think back at how Sana was right, I’ve fallen hard for this woman.

Cleaning the kitchen was a fairly easy chore, that took about thirty minutes to complete. I make my way to her as swiftly as I could. Once I finally reach the bedroom I find she’s nowhere to be found. She must still be enjoying her bath. No worries I’ll just change into my night clothes and wait for her. It wasn’t too long before I heard the bathroom open and close.

I propped myself up as I anxiously wait for her to enter the bedroom. My eyes are fixed as I finally see the bedroom door opening. In steps in my raven-haired beauty. “MinMin, I’m sorry it took me longer than expected to finish.” “If you got a good chance to relax Jihyo, then you have nothing to be sorry about.” “I did. Thank you for suggesting it, I really needed it.” “Hurry and come to bed and rest with me Jihyo.”

As soon as she’s within reach of me I wrap my arms around her in a tight back hug. “Rest now my pretty girl.” I hear her release a sigh of contentment as I snuggle closer to her. There is no other place I’d rather be than here with her. It wasn’t long before I felt the familiar feeling of sleepiness start to take over. I’m sure I would have easily dozed off if it hadn’t been for her tiny voice calling out to me.

“I have something for you, Mina.” It was faint but luckily, I was able to hear her. “Oh? Is it one of your kisses? You know how much I can’t go without one of those.” She has to hold back a chuckle. “No, it’s something better than that.” I’m fully awake now.

“But nothing is better than your kiss.” She turns around and looks at me with such confusion in her eyes. Like I’ve spoken to her in another language. “Why do you do that?” Her voice is laced with a certain curiosity, like that of a child.

“Why do I do what?” I’m equally confused now. “How can you say such things to me? You did it all through dinner as well.” I hope I hadn’t go too far with what I said and made her feel uncomfortable. “Do you not like it when I say such things to you? If you do, then I’ll stop. I don’t want…” “No,” she was quick to say.

“Forgive me for the misunderstanding Mina, but I’m not saying that I don’t like it. I just don’t know how you could possibly think like that. I mean there’s a million things, that I can think of that are better than my kisses.”

“Like?” I position myself closer to her. If it was possible I think I would have fallen into her big brown eyes. “Umm…well… there’s things like… umm.” I love how she can lose all her composure when it’s just her and I. This is a side only I get to witness.

“Well eating and breathing are amazing things, along with water…” I must hold back a giggle when I she how defeated she looked at her own answer. It’s absolutely adorable. I gently lift her chin so that I can get a clear glimpse at her. “You’re right, Jihyo. Those are all wonderful things, yet they fail in comparison to when our lips touch.”

She tried to utter a few words but stopped herself. “You see my pretty girl, however amazing those things are they’re nowhere as unique as your caress. If I huger then I’ll eat. If I thirst, then I’ll drink. If I need a breath, then I’ll inhale. I can do all those things yet there’s something only your lips can provide me.”

By this time, we’ve moved so close to one another that I can feel us share the same breath. “What you provide is something so precious that some will search their entire lives for, while other carelessly take it for granted. It’s the only thing I’ll ever want in life.”

I can see her hanging on every word that flows out my mouth and I must say I’m addicted to the feeling. “Wh… what does my kiss provide you that nothing else can?” My eyes are no longer focused on hers. I find myself staring at two very full and pouty lips. I smile on the inside knowing that they’re only for me. “Your lips bring me nothing but happiness.”

Before anymore words could be exchanged between us, I seize them like I would never get the chance to do so again. It starts off slow and gentle yet with every passing second, I feel myself letting go of every self-restraint I have. It gets especially difficult for me when I feel your hands slip under my shirt and embrace my skin with a cool touch. I shudder from the way she holds me, gentle yet frim.

Whether it was you or I, or maybe it was combination of us both, but I find myself being rolled over so that I’m hovering above you. I had to briefly break the kiss. I didn’t know if things were going too far or not. I gaze into her eyes and I see nothing but complete trust for me.

“Are you okay with this, my lady?” She didn’t say anything to me, she only reaches out to caress my face with the gentlest touch. I close my eyes as I instantly melt into her embrace. It’s only when you whispered to me that I’m pulled out of my thoughts.

“I’m okay but, how are you? You’re not in any pain, are you MinMin? I haven’t made you uncomfortable, have I?” It’s so comforting to know she’s still worried about my wellbeing. I should be the one asking if she’s okay. No one has ever devoted themselves to me like she has, and it makes my heart fall deeper for her.

As I open my eyes to meet hers, I feel as if my breath gets trapped my lungs. There’s far too much beauty for my eyes to immerse themselves all at once. For the hundredth time, tonight I’m left awestruck by you, but who wouldn’t be.

You give me a nervous smile and I’m reminded that I still haven’t answered your questions. “I’m more than okay, I’m at peace.” I kiss the palm of her hand attentively and the sigh she releases sets my soul on fire. “Your touch is like velvet, just as your lips are.” You shy away from me for only a moment, but it was enough to melt my heart.

“You’re so cute my lady”, I giggle, and you blush wildly. After a while we became silent. It wasn’t an awkward silence but more of a comforting one. The more I glance at you the more I realize I only want to see you happy. I never want you to be miserable and depressed like you were when you were younger.

If I could I’d go back in time and protect you from all those bullies, especially that Nayeon girl. I guess my face must have exposed how upset I was at the thought of her name because you softly asked me what was wrong. I thought about it for a moment and realized that she’s not worth ruining our time together.

“I’m just thinking about how much I miss your lips on mine.” You flashed me that beautiful smile that first won my heart. “I was thinking the same thing as well.” In almost an instant our lips were reconnected with one another. Everything felt so right. Being here with you in your embrace. I couldn’t get enough of your lips. They’re so addictive along with your gentle touches.

You sent my heart into a frenzy when I felt you give my bottom lip a light bite. It sent pleasant tingles throughout my body. Our kiss quickly turns deeper and my body feels as if it could combust at any moment, but if that means I have you in my arms for just a little while longer, I’d be completely happy with that. I had to break the kiss when I felt your nails rake against my at a painfully slow rate.

“Ji... Jihyo”, I sighed. It feels like heaven with her caressing me like that. “Please forgive me Mina, but I only want to feel you closer to me.” This is so unlike her. Usually I’m the one that asks to cuddle or hold hands. But I really shouldn’t be surprised. After what she’s told me about her early childhood I’d keep my heart hidden as well.

“A... Are you sure about this, Jihyo?” She stares at me almost like she’s pleading with herself to say what she truly feels in her heart. “My answer is you. As long as it’s you then, I’ve never been surer of anything in my life. You… you’re all I need tonight.”

There goes my heart again, sprinting at the speed of light. For a moment, I take the time to truly study her face to be sure that she’s not rethinking what she’s asked of me. Unfortunately, or rather luckily for me I find no trace of uncertainty.

Her hands gently make their way up and down and up again on back. I tremble when I feel her draw me down face to face with her. My body goes weak as our bodies meet for the first time. Mine fully on top of hers. She’s so warm, I think to myself.

“Is... Is this okay Mi... Mina?” I didn’t answer her because I didn’t trust my voice not to falter. Not that words were necessary for us now and what happened next feels like time itself has stopped. I reach down and reattach my lips with hers.

This time feels so different than the rest. It feels as if I’m becoming one with her in a way I never thought possible. It feels amazing, she feels amazing. I thought my heart couldn’t race any more than it was, but I was wrong, dead wrong. It was about to break out of my chest when I felt you slightly part your legs.

I release myself from your lips to release a moan that threatened to rip me apart if I didn’t release it. Those clear brown eyes of hers were now dimmer than I’ve ever seen them before and it unnerves me to my core.

I was so mesmerized by her eyes that I didn’t notice her hands slowly moving downwards. It wasn’t until they settled on my lower back that I realize how crazy she’s got me. So senseless that the only sounds I want to hear now are her soft sighs and moans.

On instinct, I attached my lips to her neck. I know how wonderful it felt when you did the same to me. I want nothing more to be the only one that makes you feel pure bliss. I start off slowly. I don’t want any of my kisses to go to waste.

I kiss up and down her neck. Your hands are in a frenzy almost clawing at my back when I kiss the crook of your neck. I give it a gentle bite before carefully closing my lips around a particular area. “M… Mina.”  You moan repeatedly. That doesn’t make it any easier for me to stop. Every touch of her fingertips felt like a searing heat all over my body.

The more I grazed my lips over her neck the more erratic your movements became. I guess that’s why I was surprised when I felt your hands only for a moment squeeze my hips. The sensation alone causes me to jerk myself into you. “Oh.”  We both draw in sharp intakes of breath. All these foreign sensations start to stir within my body and it only gets worse when I see you staring at me through half lidded eyes.

Your hands were still placed on my hips and the way you were panting makes me want to repeat the action again. It feels almost like we’re sharing the same dream. One that neither one of us wants to wake from.

“M... Mina.” You try to speak but it only comes out as a whimper. Maybe you want the same thing as I do. Maybe your body is on fire just as mine is and I’m not just imagining things to myself. “Jihyo”, I try to form a complete sentence, but my words are also lost on me.

I feel her grasp my hips once again and without words I knew what she wanted. When I don’t respond I see worry begin to seep in her eyes. I could only stare in silence. “Oh no! I made you feel uncomfortable didn’t I, Mina? I... I’m so sorry. I don’t know what came over me.”

You instantly remove your hands from my body and I can’t say that I don’t yearn for their warmth. For the first time, tonight I sense that you’re mortified of yourself. My heart smiles at such a trivial worry. “Jihyo”, I call out to you as I kiss you again.

I position myself at the right angle. I push myself into you, only this time I want to hear you sigh out my name as I do the same for you. I tightly close my eyes and let my body take control. I do this several until I feel you touch me again and guide my hips to your own accord.

Soft and gentle at first then more urgently as the seconds tick by. I know I should stop myself and us from taking things too far tonight, but I can’t focus on anything other than how well our bodies mold together. You feel too satisfying for me to ever stop now. So warm, soft and...

I gave a few more rocks of my hips before you had to break the kiss. We were both oxygen deprived. The only source of sound that could be heard was from our breaths intertwining together. I open my eyes to find you with your eyes closed, heaving and panting as if you were trying to catch your last breath.

By this time my hips have slowed to a complete stop but there’s a smoldering fire inside me that was still burning. Damn she’s so beautiful. Every inch of her is like an undiscovered treasure, one that’s meant only for me.

“Jihyo?” I softly call out to her. She takes her time to open her eyes. “A... Are you okay, Ji... Jihyo?” It took a couple of seconds for you to catch your breath and for your eyes to focus on mine. “I … I...” At this point I’ve become worried that I’ve done something to upset her.

“What’s wrong my lady? Did I do something you didn’t like?” She looks up at me through half-lidded eyes and pierces my heart with her words. “I… I was close, so close.” 

I release an unsteady breath as I realize what she meant. I immediately withdrew myself from her embrace. So many thoughts were racing through my mind. What would have happened if I hadn’t stop? Where are we in our relationship? Are we even ready to handle such an intimate act between lovers?

Lovers? Speaking of that, we haven’t even said those words to each other. We’re moving too fast, but I guess I could blame it on the rush of our emotions and the news sensations we both felt. Still no matter what the cause was I can’t deny the fact that I too felt the same as her.

I felt myself nearing an uncertain destination. One thing is for certain, I have to know what she’s feeling. Is she feeling the same worries as I am or is she feeling something else like regret.

“Ji… Jihyo?” I was almost afraid to call her name as she’s been gazing at me like she’s in a trance. “Y… you said you were cl… close?” It’s only then that she snaps out of her stupor. Almost instantly she covers her face in horror and turns away from me. “Oh God, what did I just do?” she whimpers out.

I felt a sinking emotion in the pit of my stomach. Maybe she did regret what we did. I go to reach her, but my phone starts to ring. I let it ring a couple of times. “You should answer that.” She whispers. I want to ignore it but seeing the state she’s in I decided to do as she asks.

The phone call itself wasn’t long. It was Sana thanking us again for the lovely time they had. “Umm Jihyo, Sana says thank you again for dinner.” I’m met with a stern silence.  Just what is going on in that head of hers? “Jihyo?” “I’m going to go sleep on the couch.” There’s no emotion in her voice at all. Before I could even voice a protest, she’s out of bed and headed to the door. Acting on instinct I reach and grab her hand before she’s out of sight.

“Don’t you dare leave me, not now.” She’s still silent and wouldn’t dare look at me. “We don’t have to be in each other’s arms if that’s what you want but please don’t leave me alone.” It takes a few seconds before she briefly looks in my direction. I see pure conflict in those once clear eyes.

“Please stay with me.” My voice was low and pleading. Thankfully she didn’t deny my request and returned to bed, though she put about a foot of distance between us and turned her back towards me. I can’t say that didn’t feel like a knife through my heart. Does she not want to have anything to do with me?

I thought we would fall asleep in silence but what was I to do? It feels as if she’s put up another wall around her heart. I can’t even tell of she’s sleeping or not. I let out a frustrated sigh as I run my hands through my hair. I feel as if I messed things up just when everything was going so well. I should have stopped myself before things got so far. I had lost all hope on talking with her tonight until she faintly calls my name.

“M… Mina?” she whispers. “Ye… yes?” It’s so strange how we’re both nervous to even speak to one another now. “Here’s the gift I wanted to give you.” She slowly turns to me and reaches a tiny blue box in my direction. As soon as our hands touch she retracts hers like she’s been badly burned. Does it physically hurt her to touch me now? Another knife in my heart.

It didn’t take long to open the small box and to say that the containment of the gift shocked me would be an understatement. I wasn’t expecting to find a key. “What’s this?” I ask in shock. “It’s a key.” She almost laughs but she quickly stifles it. “I mean what’s the key to?”

For the first time since our incident that she makes an effort to look me in the eyes. “It’s the key to my house.” A key to her house, I thought to myself. So many mixed emotions were going through my mind. This is the first time anyone has ever gifted me with a key to their home.

“I wanted you to have this, so when you go back to your home and you start feeling lonely, you can come back here and be with me. If you want and you don’t have to wait for me to answer the door.” To be with her is all I ever want.

“So, does that mean I can come back when I choose?” I may have a been a bit too excited for her liking because she quickly gives me a stern no. “Oh.” I said in a defected voice. “Well you’ll have to call first, of course, but I’m sure I won’t say no to you,” she’s shy now.

“Thank you Jihyo. You don’t know who much this means to me. I’ll have to get you one as well, but you don’t have to call when you want to come over. That’ll be a pleasant surprise for me.” It’s good to see her blush even if it’s just a little.

“We should get to sleep now Mina.” “I… okay.” We went back to our somber atmosphere. “Goodnight Mina,” she says before turning away from me. I doubt that I’ll have a good night. Usually when we bid each other a good night we’ll share at least a few kisses and Eskimo kisses. She says those aren’t necessary, but I know she loves them. She pouts whenever I forget to do so.

I don’t know how long I’ve been awake, but I feel as if it’s pointless to try and get sleep when her and I feel so far away from each other. I know I should let her sleep but part of me wants us to talk so we can be as we were before. Despite her mood, I know it’s difficult for her too not to be in my arms.

With that hope in my heart I do the only thing I could think of, I carefully take her in my embrace. She tenses as soon as I hold her. I was right, she is having a hard time like I am. You can’t spend as much time as we have together and not share the same thoughts and feelings.

“I know you’re not sleeping Jihyo, so please talk to me. I have to know how you’re feeling.” I’m met with silence. “Will you not talk to me?” Again, she says nothing. I’m left with no other option but one now… I’ll tickle her until she has no other choice but to talk to me.

“Mi…mina!?!” she starts laughing uncontrollably. “S… stop, M… Mina.” It’s not long before she has tears coming out the corners of her eyes. That’s music to my ears. She was trying her best to pull away from my grasp, but I wouldn’t let go that easily. “I’ll stop only if you agree to talk to me.” “Fi… fine. I’ll talk.” As I promised I stopped with the tickle attack, good thing too because she was turning a bright shade of red.

After things had quieten down I took a long glace at her but every time our eyes would meet she would shy away. “That was a dirty trick you played Mina,” she mummers. “I know it was, but it was the only think I could think of to get you to talk to me. Desperate times call for desperate measures, Jihyo. So now that I have your full attention, tell me what you’re feeling.”

She takes her time, but she eventually makes her eyes focus on mine. I smile in an instant. “I’m embarrassed,” she conceals herself in her hands. “Why?” It was a simple question, yet I know it’s a difficult one for her to answer. “Why do you think?” she snaps. If I were anyone else, they would have thought of her as being rude and mean but since I know her, I know it’s just a defense mechanism of hers.

“I’m sorry I didn’t mean to get upset at you. I’m just.” “Angry with yourself?” She slowly nods. “You know you don’t have to feel that way pretty girl.” I try to sound as understanding and comforting as I could. “How could I not feel that way? Because of me, we almost… I almost… crossed that line.” I didn’t think it was possible, but she buried her face deeper in her hands. She sounds so broken, that it physically hurts me.

“I don’t mind if we did end up crossing that line.” She finally stops hiding that beautiful face of hers. I take this time to gently wipe away a few stray tears from her eyes. Shock and wonder quickly fill those pretty brown eyes of hers.

“You said it before Jihyo,” I smile. “You said if it’s me, then you didn’t mind what we did tonight. Well, I feel the same way too. If it’s with you then I don’t care if we crossed that line tonight. All I know is that it has to be with you, there’s no other I would ever let get this close to my heart.”

“But I do understand how you feel. We said we would take our time with our relationship. We got carried away and for that I apologize. If in the future we decide that we’re ready for to take that next step in our relationship, then I want to take my time getting to know you that way. I want it to be very special for the both of us.”

She stares as me for the longest time before burying herself in my chest. “You’re too good to me Mina,” she whimpers out. “Nonsense my lady. I’m just speaking what my heart feels.” She finally wraps her arms around me. “Don’t let me go. Please don’t,” she chants like a prayer. “Ever since the day you told me that you were mine, letting you go never crossed my mind.”

I give her forehead few light kisses in the hopes of settling her down. “Rest now my pretty girl. I’ll hold you during the night, okay?” Weakly nodding her head, she gives me her answer. I begin lightly her hair. I know how easily that helps her sleep.   It’s not long before I feel her warm and steady breath against my neck. I follow suit not long after her.

I wake up the sound of birds chirping and the sun’s bright rays peering through the window. It was the perfect way to wake up, but I noticed something right away. There was no weight in my arms, nor the comforting breath against my neck, like there was last night. I turn to the right and I’m caught in a gaze with two very big and curious looking eyes.

“H… how did you sleep?” she shily asks. I only point to my lips signaling that I needed a good morning kiss to be able to speak. I’m not at all surprised with her worried look. Last night is still fresh on her memories.

“It’s okay Jihyo. I’ll keep my hands to myself.” “You did nothing wrong Mina. In fact, thanks to you I felt so much better when I fell asleep in your arms. I’m so thankful that you’re mine.” I place a few strains of hair behind her ear.

“You did nothing wrong either Jihyo. I too was a willing participant last night. If I wanted things to stop then I would have stopped it, so there’s no one to blame.” “Are you sure I didn’t scar you for life?”

It’s so adorable how shy she gets. “Trust me there’s nothing to be ashamed about last night. We were both with the one we wanted to be with, right?” Before she could answer me, I felt her soft lips on mine. Unlike last night however this one was unhurried and tender. On instinct I pull her back in my arms, where she belongs.

“So, what would you like to do today Mina?” It only takes a second for my answer to fall from my lips. “Nothing but lie in your arms,” she chuckles a bit. “We do have to eat sometime though.” She’s right about that. Cuddling does require a fair amount if strength. “Okay just tell me when you’re hungry and I’ll go get the leftovers. Does that sound like a deal Jihyo?” “You’re impossible, you know that MinMin?”

“I know but being impossible is what got me in your arms,” she hums in agreeance. “Jihyo?” I’ll never get tired of how she looks at me with those eyes. “Yes Mina?” “Since you gave me a key to your home, do you think I could get a key to your car as well?” “Don’t push your luck, Myoui.” Her laugher and smile are my everything.

So how was this chapter you guys? was there enough fluff and angst for you lol =D