Kisses Ch.10 (Korean Translations is considered 9)

Summer still couldn't wrap her head around how nice and playful Young Do was being to her in the last few weeks. It was a complete turnaround from the way he was acting prior to his fight with Kim Tan.

She loved every minute of it, even though part of her worried that this was all a dream. That any day now he would revert to ignoring her. She thought about it when she laid in bed at night—during the day, when he was with her, she couldn't help feeling happy.

There was a knock on her door as she expected, since every morning they went to school together. When she opened the door he stood there with an apple in his hand, and his smirk turned into a look of concern.

"Ya Summer, bring a jacket. It's getting cold out," he chided her while pushing her back into her suite. She laughed at him as she backed up so that she didn't fall, "Hokshi … are you worried about me Young Do?"

She smiled up at him as he rolled his eyes and looked to the side, hiding his embarrassment, "Aigoo I just know you're going to get cold and then I'll have to give you my jacket," he crossed his arms. Summer laughed more as she went to her bedroom and got a jacket. She returned to see him smiling again.

"Well technically you don't have to do anything; you choose to give me your jacket," she as she pushed him out of her suite so she could lock the door. He hmphed as he put an arm around her shoulders and started leading her down the hallway.

With his other arm he brought the apple up to her face, "Here eat this so you can stop talking." She took the apple gladly, knowing this was his way of showing he cared about her. Once they were in the elevator he let her go and watched her eat.

The sides of his mouth twitched as he forced himself not to smile too much.

When they arrived at school, the same few students who were there as early as they were gave them curious looks again. Summer forced Young Do to go to school earlier so that she could meet up with Cha Eun Sang. She didn't see her as often since she started hanging out with Young Do.

He pouted when she went to part ways, letting him know she would see him in their first class. "Aish why do you always have to hang out with her? I am better company." Summer shook her head and laughed, "Young Do! I hang out with you almost every day, I'll see you soon."

He continued to pout but let her go; he watched her disappear into the building. He always felt elated when she called him by his name. It was only a week ago that she dropped the formality. He smiled to himself remembering that moment.

She said it by accident at first. She was enthusiastically talking to him about her hometown and her father as they walked down the road to the park. She liked bringing him here, he noticed that. She would point out the changing leaves and the "cute old people."

There was a ditch in the pathway. He wasn't paying attention since all he could look at was her face…her eyes…her lips. He pictured her as he continued to walk around campus. He listened intently to everything she told him.

Right before he could trip over the ditch she grabbed his arm and stopped him abruptly, "Young Do! Watch your step!" He did stop right away, but not because of the ditch, which still didn't register with him.

"Ah, are we finally friends?" He asked her.

She looked at him with a confused expression, "Mwo?"

"You dropped my last name."

"Oh…" she laughed. "Of course you're my chingu!"

"Ya I am older than you, call me Oppa!"

Her cheeks flushed, “Jinjja? You’re not 1992?”

“1991”

“Shibal! I’m only two days away from 1991…”

That was the first time he heard her curse, he laughed so hard he doubled over. He doesn’t remember the last time he laughed that much. She laughed with him, her hands still gripping his arm.

“I am not calling you Oppa”.

He smirked to himself as he made his way to his first class, remembering her last statement at the time. She was blushing when she said it.

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After their first-class, Young Do followed Summer to her locker. He leaned on the one next to her, "Summer want to get dinner after school?" She was putting away her books while he spoke to her. "I can't tonight. I promised Kim Tan I would hang out with him."

Young Do's face sunk, and then he whined, "Ahh why do you hang out with him?" She turned to look at him with a serious expression, "Because he is my best friend. You know that." His face remained stoic, but she noticed for a while now that his eyes spoke a language of their own. They darkened.

She smiled kindly at him, "But I was going to ask you if you wanted to come over to my place for dinner tomorrow. We always go out to eat, but I actually enjoy cooking. How does that sound?"

He visibly softened, "You want to make me dinner?" He asked quietly, not realizing his voice was almost like a whisper.

She leaned in towards him and whispered back, "Ne, but you bring the dessert."

The hair on his skin stood straight as he shivered. He realized for some time that this feeling was something he constantly craved.

He started to slowly gravitate towards her, something indescribable pulling him in… "Arasso," he spoke clearly this time, his eyes unwavering from her lips.

Summer stood completely still. She meant to just , but, as always, her control seeped through her fingers. She forgot to remind herself that it was risky to get too physically close to him. After a certain distance, she felt her body turn into putty, her mind tracing his gaze.

They were inches away from each other when Eun Sang ran over to Summer and grabbed her arm, "Summer! The results are up! Omo, you placed 2nd after Chan Young!" She was looking at her excitedly.

Summer physically jumped as her body was brought back to reality. Her mind didn't quite catch up yet. "M-wo? What did you say?" She inhaled and shook her head feeling flustered, her cheeks a soft pink.

Young Do quickly backed up, feeling flustered himself, his jaw tightening. He put his hands in his pockets and watched the two girls interact. He felt his heart beat in his head.

"Come look!" Eun Sang grabbed Summer's hand and started to run off towards a crowd of students. They were all looking at something on the wall. Before Summer was whisked away, she also grabbed Young Do's arm and dragged him behind her, quickly sharing a rattled look.

Myung Soo was the closest one to the chart depicting the students' mid-term results. When Summer arrived he looked at her, "Daebak! Summer you placed right after Chan Young!" He gave her an excited thumbs up.

Lee Bo Na pouted cutely, "Well my Chan Young is still number one!" She then beamed at him, "I am so proud of you!" Chan Young smiled at her and remarked how she placed seven ranks higher this time. He also smiled at Summer and spoke in English, "Congratulations!"

Kim Tan who was also standing in the crowd looked at Chan Young, "How did you get first place?" Chan Young didn't hesitate, "I was born for this." Kim Tan replied cheekily, "Ahh just like I was born to be good looking."

Summer laughed at this and pushed through the crowd to get a closer look. Her and Myung Soo both looked at who placed last. Myung Soo started laughing when Summer's eyes widened in horror.

Myung Soo pointed at Young Do and Kim Tan while continuing to laugh—Kim Tan placed 100th and Young Do placed 98th. Myung Soo was 99th, but that was not a surprise to anyone. Everyone peaked to get a closer look and started laughing with him.

The crowd then dispersed and Young Do sniggered at Kim Tan, though he had a feeling he wasn't in any position to be pleased by the look Summer was giving him.

Summer glared at Young Do. She was about to scold Kim Tan first, since he placed absolute last, but Cha Eun Sang beat her to it. She was smacking his arm and yelling at him, causing Kim Tan to run away. She chased after him.

Summer returned her attention to Young Do, who stood his ground. He smiled innocently at her, something he had begun to learn, but it did not deter her. She walked over to him and though she had the idea to smack him on the head, she decided violence was not the best choice.

Instead, she grabbed him on both sides of his arms, "Cheongmal! You placed 98th?" Her voice and look exuded disappointment. He bit his lip as he looked down at her, "School is boring." Her face did not change, "But Young Do, education is important! From now on, you are going to study with me at the library."

She let go of his arms and put up her pinky finger, "You have to pinky promise me that you will study with me and improve your rank. If you don't … I won't have ramen with you anymore." She tried her best to look as serious as possible.

He looked questioningly at her raised pinky, he knew what a pinky promise was, but no one had ever asked him to make one. He raised an eyebrow, "Kyeo?" He knew that she enjoyed eating with him. She sighed, "Molla? A pinky promise is sacred friendship material. So, will you promise me?"

He smiled knowing this meant he got to spend more time with her, though he didn't plan on truly studying. "I promise." She smiled back and picked up his hand assuming he didn't know how to do it, she intertwined their pinkies. "That's how you do a pinky-promise."

He loved the feeling of her fingers and when she went to pull her hand back, he did not let go. She gave him a curious look and tried freeing her finger again. He still did not let go and grinned at her, wondering how hard she would try to free her hand.

She began to feel anxious as butterflies filled her stomach. Summer couldn't look up at him anymore as she was worried her face would give her away. Aish he is always messing with me! She continued to tug, and with her other free hand trying to unclasp his.

He began to laugh, sensing her nervousness, and let go of her hand to put an arm around her shoulders, leading her down the hall, "Come on my nerdy chingu, you're running late to your next class."

By now her whole face was a shade of crimson, "Ya! If I'm a nerd, then you're a babo!"

He chuckled seeing how cute she was acting, his heart swelled.

Jinjja joahaeyo…

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After school, Kim Tan waited for Summer so they could both go to Eun Sang's café. She was excited to spend time with him as she hasn't seen him much since she started hanging out with Young Do. She had to admit it was challenging to be friends with both.

As soon as he saw her he pulled her into a crushing hug. "Summer-ah where have you been these past few weeks?" She tried to break free from his hug, "It won't matter where... I've been if I …die now from lack of oxygen," she said in between breaths.

He let go of her and laughed, "Fine—but seriously, are you okay?" They both started walking towards the direction of the cafe. "Ne. Truthfully I've been spending a lot of time with Young Do…" She avoided eye contact, worried about his reaction.

He continued walking, "I know, I figured. I've seen you two at school—he basically follows you around like a creep." She laughed at his statement, "He's not a creep, we just like each other's company…"

He raised his eyebrows at her, "But like…how? How do you enjoy his company? If you say he is nice to you, please believe me when I say he must have an ulterior motive. He wants something from you."

Summer breathed, "That's really not the case. I guess we understand each other well. Molla… he is honest with me. He makes me laugh. I guess I…"

He stopped walking and looked at her incredulously, "Don't even say it. I don't want to hear it. I won't bug you anymore about hanging out with him, but I swear if he hurts you or takes advantage of you he will be dead."

I guess I like him…

Summer gulped, "Kurae…Kurae... don't worry about me so much. Let's change the topic. How are you and Eun Sang?" They resumed their walking and Summer nudged Tan's shoulder as she tried to break the tension.

He quickly brightened up, "I kissed her…" It was Summer's turn to stop walking, "MWO? Oh my god!" She beamed at him and pushed his shoulder again, "Tell me everything! Did she kiss you back? When? Where?"

He laughed and pulled her so they started walking again, "On the rooftop after lunch last week. She was up there avoiding Rachel Yoo, and I found her so stressed out. So I just kissed her. She sort of kissed me back? I think I shocked her a bit." He smiled audaciously.

Summer laughed, "Ne I can see that. You have to be more gentle with her, don't force anything she's not ready for!" Summer began to scold him, knowing how demanding Kim Tan can be. He feigned being offended, "Ya! I would never do that. I didn't say she rejected my kiss."

They both continued catching up with each other, though Summer had to omit most of her week as it included Young Do. Part of her felt uneasy, as she wanted to share this part of her life with her best friend, but knew this was not possible.

I knew from the start that it was going to be a complicated situation.

At the café they both bought bubble tea, and whenever Eun Sang had a free moment she joined them at the table. Summer could tell they were growing closer despite Eun Sang's nervousness.

"Ya Kim Tan! Don't say things like that!" Cha Eun Sang reprimanded him when he told Summer how cute Cha Eun Sang looked in the morning when she was sleepy, or when he found her drinking water in the kitchen.

Summer giggled at Eun Sang's wide eyes and very red face, knowing all too well how she felt.

Summer took this opportunity to also reprimand Kim Tan for doing so poorly in school and to congratulate Eun Sang on placing 52nd. She knew this school was very rigorous and Cha Eun Sang spent most of her time studying.

After finishing her drink, Summer bid them both goodbye. She could sense they wanted to spend time together outside of their crazy school life and their difficult home life. She knew it was challenging for them, too, since their relationship went against the status quo.

She got home to two sticky notes on her door. One said 'chocolate' and the other 'not chocolate'. She laughed out loud, thoroughly enjoying Young Do's way of communicating with her. She knew he was talking about the dessert he was supposed to bring tomorrow.

This guy…

She placed the 'chocolate' note on his door and went inside her suite, smiling so much her face began to ache.

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After school the next day Summer was preparing dinner in her kitchen. She wore a Williams Sonoma red and white striped apron over a pair of blue jeans and a maroon-colored turtleneck sweater. She felt excited as she hasn’t cooked for anyone other than herself since she left the U.S.

She told Young Do to come over at 7:00pm, but she heard a knock on her door an hour earlier. Summer opened the door to find Young Do standing with a pretty red box in his hands, looking anywhere but at her. He wore a black button down over a tan pair of pants.

“You’re early! I told you to come at seven,” Summer looked at him with interest as it was unlike him to not make eye contact. He shrugged and bit his lip, “I thought you may need help cooking.”

She smiled, catching onto his nervousness. Is Young Do being shy? Summer grabbed his arm and pulled him into her suite, closing the door behind them. “Is that the dessert? Does it need to be refrigerated?” She grabbed the box from his hands.

Her hand brushed his and sent a jolt up his spine. His nervousness subsided a little. He knew why he felt this way—the last time he had a home cooked meal was with his mother many years ago.

“Ne, it should be refrigerated. How can I help?” He finally looked at her and gave her a small smile. She could tell something was on his mind, but felt it wasn’t the best time to pry. Instead she made her way to the kitchen, signaling for him to follow.

She put the cake in the fridge while he waited by the counter. “You could chop those vegetables behind you. I need them in little cubes. I’m making sort of an American dish, baked salmon with vegetables.”

He turned around to find the pieces she was already chopping, “Kurae.” He started on them, but it wasn’t too long until Summer appeared next to him with another apron in hand. “You’re going to get your nice clothes dirty. Here.” She was smiling sweetly at him as she handed him the apron.

He laughed at this, “You want me to wear that?” He cocked an eyebrow. She laughed too, “Ani I want you to chop it up and add it to the recipe.” He took the apron from her, making a face, “Aish, you’re so funny,” he said sarcastically.

She nudged his arm, “I know, now get to work! I’m hungry.” He scoffed but put on the apron before resuming his chopping. He hid a small smile when she walked away.

The hour went by and everything was in the oven with a few minutes remaining. Young Do felt at ease as he was helping to set the table. Summer was impressed as he knew everything about tableware placement.

“How do you know all this?” She tried copying him on her side of the table. He smirked, “I’m in the hotel business, remember?” She nodded, “Ahh that makes sense. Well don’t expect me to eat like I’m at business dinner.”

He grinned, “I’ve eaten with you many times now. I know perfectly well that you eat like an animal.” Summer’s eyes widened, “Ya! Young Do!” She started walking to his side of the table to playfully smack him; he was too quick, running around the table.

He started laughing, “I mean you eat ramen faster than any girl I’ve ever met. You’re like an eating machine.” She chased after him, “You take that back! At least I don’t chew with my mouth open!”

He continued laughing, “Mianhe, can’t take back the truth.” She caught up to him, though he let it happen as he was much faster than her. She attempted to smack him on the arm, but he grabbed her wrist. When she tried with her other hand he grabbed that one too.

Summer tried to free herself, but every time one wrist was loose he grabbed it again, “Young Do! That’s no fair!” She pouted as she tried to hold back laughter. “Mwo? This?” He quickly spun her around and grabbed her by the waist, picking her up.

Summer squealed, “Omo! Put me down!” She could feel his chest against her back and his arms around her tightly. She felt she might go into cardiac arrest. Instead, he made his way over to the couch and threw her down onto it.

He looked very pleased with himself as he stood above her grinning. She looked up at him with wide eyes and flushed cheeks, but at that moment the oven timer beeped, signaling dinner was ready. He smirked and turned around to go to the kitchen.

Summer quickly stood up on the couch and used it as leverage to jump off onto his back before he could walk away. She put her arms around his shoulders and neck as her legs wrapped around his waist. “Hah! You thought you won, but never turn your back on your opponent.”

Young Do had to admit he was shocked. He wasn’t expecting anything like this. He froze, feeling her body against him; her arms around him, her breath on his neck; After what seemed like an eternity to him, he grabbed her legs to help support her as he continued walking to the kitchen.

“This proves my point that you’re an animal, I don’t think anyone has ever been able to jump on me like this unless I bend down,” he said it with enjoyment in his voice. She smiled triumphantly, feeling quite comfortable, “The couch helped a little. You did this to yourself.”

The oven timer beeped again as he walked back against the counter to sit her down. She slowly slid off, not wanting to let go but knowing she had to. He turned around right after to say something, not realizing how close they were. Her legs were on each side of him.

His mouth went numb as he looked at her, forgetting what he was going to say. Summer was equally caught off guard as she swallowed hard, feeling their proximity. She could smell his cologne.

If he doesn’t move in the next 30 seconds I am going to die.

The oven beeped again, which helped bring them down to Earth, as Young Do quickly backed up and turned around. He was sweating and went to busy himself by taking the food out of the oven. Summer jumped off the counter and went to grab drinks.

“I have wine, do you like wine?” She could hear the shakiness of her own voice. He answered back as he put the food on the table, “Ne, I like it with dinner.” He was biting his lip trying to calm himself down.

Summer couldn’t reach the wine glasses without a stool. When Young Do noticed it made him laugh, breaking up the tension. “Need some help?” He walked over and easily grabbed two glasses from the top shelf and quickly made his way over to the table, “Let’s eat before I starve.”

“Now who’s the animal?” Summer smirked as she sat across from him. They piled the food onto their plates and snuck glances back and forth between each other. Young Do opened the bottle of wine and poured them both a glass.

Is this a date? Is this what a date feels like? I should ask her…

He watched her start eating before he picked up his fork. He looked down at his food before taking the first bite. Summer was watching him intently.

Does he like it? Oh man, is it too dry?

Young Do took another bite before saying anything, he chewed it slowly, “It’s good.”

Summer smiled softly after a wave of relief washed over her, “For a second I thought you hated it.”

He looked at her seriously, “Ani. It really is delicious.”

He took another bite while Summer started eating her food again. They were both silent which she felt was really comforting.

After a few minutes she looked up to see Young Do with a mouth full of food and tears in his eyes. Her heart dropped to the floor. “Young Do gwenchanayo?” She put her fork down, looking at him carefully.

He didn’t say anything as he continued to chew, seemingly lost in his thoughts.

Summer reached out and grabbed his hand; it made him quickly look up at her, then swallow slowly. He looked away, feeling embarrassed. “It’s just allergies.” He didn’t move his hand away, but she could tell he was tense. She slowly let go and smiled reassuringly at him.

“Arasso. I’m going to go get the dessert ready. I can’t wait to see what you brought,” she smiled more before getting up from her seat and making her way back to the kitchen. He looked after her, feeling relieved that she didn’t question him.

You always know what to do Summer.

You make me feel safe.

Komawo.

When Summer returned she brought two plates with huge pieces of cake, her grin was wide—“This looks so good! Ahhh! Komawo!” She sat down and her lips as she gave him his plate. “You can finish your dinner first if you want, but I am going to dig into this!”

Was he about to cry because my food was actually terrible? Ani, that can’t be it. But I know he doesn’t have allergies…

She was very curious and all she wanted to do was comfort him, but she felt the best thing to do was to allow him to open up on his own time.

“Komawo. I haven’t… had a home cooked meal in a long time. This means a lot to me.” He spoke softly, his eyes meeting hers. He was surprised by his own honesty as his eyes still stung, but the words flowed easily.

She was in the middle of taking a bite of her cake, which in turn made him laugh as she smiled with food in . “Ya who chews with their mouth open now?” Young Do as he did not want to linger too long on what he just said.

This means a lot to me too. To be with you like this.

She quickly closed and swallowed, then smiled again, “I’ll cook for you anytime, as long as you bring cake like this.”

He smiled back, “I’ll bring you whatever you want.”

She blushed at this and quickly shoved more cake into .

He laughed, if this is a date. I want a million more with you.

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Summer walked through the school hallways feeling giddy from it being Friday, but mostly from remembering her dinner with Young Do from the night before. They talked for a few more hours after they finished dessert.

Ne I have a dog, but it stays at my father's house since I can't have it at the hotel.

Oh, do you miss him?

I do, but he belongs there. He likes to attack the women my father brings home.

Mwo? …Young Do… you aren't serious, are you?

She remembered his laugh. He was definitely being serious. Aigoo, I have feelings for a crazy man. Just as she had that thought, someone scared her from behind. Summer jumped. He laughed.

"Aish! You need to stop doing that, I am losing years off my life!" He automatically put an arm around her and continued to walk, making an amused sound with the back of his throat.

"What are you doing tonight?"

Summer stopped walking abruptly and looked up at him, remembering she was going to ask him something, "I'm going to Lee Bo Na and Chan Young's party! I forgot about it. Will you go as my plus one?"

He looked down at her, startled by her sudden stop. "Ah I heard they were having a party. I wasn't invited, but was going to crash it anyways." Summer was waiting for him to tell her directly whether he wanted to go with her, "Soo…"

Young Do smiled and made them walk again, pulling her closer into him with his arm, "Be ready by seven."

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At 7pm sharp, Young Do knocked on her door. Summer was running late. Shibal. Why is he so punctual? She looked in the mirror as she was doing her make-up and picked up her phone to call him.

"Yeoboseyo?" He sounded confused.

"You can come in! The door is open. I'm not ready…"

He smirked audibly and hung up. She heard her front door open and close.

Young Do walked to her bedroom door. It was open so he leaned against it, seeing her in front of her vanity. Summer was wearing black, high-waisted skinny pants and a maroon long sleeve blouse with the chest piece pulled together by drawstrings.

He blushed involuntarily and began to chew on his lip. She noticed him in the mirror reflection, "Ya I'm almost done! Mianhe!" He nodded and looked away, taking in her room. He noticed there were a few framed photos on the end table. He went over and picked one of them up, examining it closely.

The photo was of her father and mother; she had her mother's eyes and her father's smile. She never mentions her Eomma, come to think of it. Young Do looked over at Summer again, does she think I'll feel bad since I don't have one?

Summer turned around, "Arasso! Kaja!" Young Do put down the photograph and followed her out. He cleared his throat as they both put their shoes on, "You look really nice." Summer looked at him as her stomach jolted, "Ah Komawo! …You look okay."

Young Do's eyes widened as he was caught off guard. Summer snorted and playfully smacked his arm, "I'm joking. That's what you get for scaring me earlier today. You always look great, like a model."

"Aish Jinjja," he rolled his eyes at her, but she still caught his smile when he opened the door.

Summer grabbed her coat and they both walked out. They took his motorcycle to the party, and upon arrival Myung Soo greeted them both by pulling them into a bear hug.

"Ahh Daebak! I knew you would bring my best friend with you. Kaja! I was waiting for you. I'm the entertainment tonight." He winked at them and started running into the building.

Young Do and Summer looked at each other and began to chuckle while shaking their heads. Then, he wrapped his arm around her shoulders as he usually did when they walked together and began to lead her inside as well.

Summer beamed, thinking back to when she pretended to be annoyed by Young Do always doing that, but eventually she gave in when he didn't quit. She shivered, and he brought her closer. Her grin widened, she wasn't really cold.

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Inside the lights were dim and the music was loud enough to dance to, but not so much that you couldn't hear each other speak. Rachel noticed Summer and Young Do walk in together and she sneered in pleasure, knowing he wasn't invited.

Lee Bo Na followed her gaze and dropped open, "Ya! What the hell is Young Do doing here?" She quickly walked over to them while they were giving their coats to the party attendant. "You weren't invited!" She scowled at Young Do.

Young Do had a smug look on his face, but before he could say anything Summer walked in front of him with her arms out in a protective manner— "I invited him as my plus one! Don't be mad, I uh…am American remember? It's custom to bring a date or whatever. You lived there, I'm sure you remember." She smiled at her innocently.

At the word date, Young Do looked down at Summer instinctively; his cheeks flushed but he quickly looked away to hide it from watchful eyes. Lee Bo Na scoffed, "Well you are responsible for him then. If he ruins anything I'll blame you."

Summer continued to smile as she brought her arms back down, "Kurae, he will be on his best behavior." She emphasized the word best as she grabbed Young Do's arm and dragged him away to where Myung Soo was standing.

Myung Soo watched the whole interaction and began to make cute faces at Young Do while not so discreetly pointing at Summer. Young Do smacked him on the head, making him quickly stop and feign to be hurt, "Aigoo, why does Hyung hurt me?"

Summer was oblivious to Myung Soo's actions. She was looking around the party trying to pick out the people she knew. She noticed Kim Tan talking to Sunbae, but no sign of Cha Eun Sang. She did hear Myung Soo's cry, and turned her attention towards him, then at Young Do.

"Ya Young Do be nice! Lee Bo Na really will have my head if you do anything crazy." Young Do laughed, "I can't promise anything." Summer frowned, Aish don't make me regret my decision. Young Do noticed her frown and a pang hit his chest; he remembered how he felt when he lied to her about suing Joon Young.

He sighed audibly, "Arasso, I promise to try not to do anything crazy." Both Summer and Myung Soo were shocked to hear his turn-around. Summer smiled wide, "Komawo, and I promise you will still have fun!" She then looked at Myung Soo's still shocked face, "Have you seen Cha Eun Sang?"

He shook his head, "Ani, I know she was invited but she hasn't arrived or anything." Summer nodded, perhaps she is stuck at work. "I'm going to go say hi to Kim Tan, I'll be back." Young Do wanted to stop her from going, but she was already walking away.

Kim Tan felt a pair of arms around his waist to which he quickly turned around, "Ah Summer!" He gave her a hug, "I'm glad you're here. Now you can hang out with me because Cha Eun Sang isn't here." He pouted.

Summer's eyes narrowed, "You only want to hangout with me because your yeo-chin isn't here?" Sunbae also took this moment to tease Kim Tan, "And here I thought I was good company."

Kim Tan laughed at both of them, "I just mean if my beautiful Cha Eun Sang was here I would be too busy kissing her." Summer and Hyo Shin exchanged looks and Summer rolled her eyes, "Well I actually am here with Young Do and since you two can't breathe the same air, I won't be around much."

Sunbae nodded knowingly and Kim Tan grimaced, "He wasn't invited." Sunbae laughed, "Kim Tan, didn't you say you were also crashing this party?" Kim Tan glared at Hyo Shin, "Aish Sunbae…"

Summer laughed as she walked, greeting Chan Young and a few other students she recognized at the party. She returned to Myung Soo's DJ booth, "Myung Soo, where did Young Do go?"

"He said something about making a phone call as he had a great idea. He'll be right back." He then switched to another song, "Ah! Do you like BTS?" Summer looked around curiously, then back at Myung Soo, "Krom! Who doesn't?"

Young Do came back after 10 minutes looking pleased with himself. Summer gave him a skeptical look, "What are you up to?" He smiled at her and shrugged, "Cha Eun Sang is coming now."

Summer blinked, "Mwo? She is? Daebak! Kim Tan will be so happy!" She then realized what she just said, "Wait, wae? It's unlike you to do something Kim Tan will enjoy…" He shrugged his shoulders again, the lie from his past eating at him once more.

I want to do something… I didn't mean to lie to you.

Summer noticed Young Do's uneasiness, I think he's really trying to do something nice. She smiled up at him, "I'm proud of you!" She nudged his arm, "Komawo, for coming as my plus one."

He smiled devilishly, "You mean your date." Summer choked on her spit at his remark, pretending she didn't hear him. He patted her on the back, not sure whether to worry for her well being or to be amused—"Ya…Hajima."

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Cha Eun Sang took a deep breath before entering the building, lugging two heavy thermoses of coffee. Well now people are really going to know I'm not new money. She felt both afraid and relieved, knowing the truth will be apparent.

When she walked in no one noticed. Everyone was enjoying the music and talking with each other. She walked to the middle of the room and cleared , "Coffee Delivery!" Everyone looked in her direction and the room grew silent.

She cleared again and her body stood rigid, "The coffee has arrived, can someone tell me where it needs to go?" Lee Bo Na and Chan Young's eyes grew wide as Kim Tan and Summer both looked at each other from across the room.

Chan Young ran over to Eun Sang and helped her bring the coffee over to where the food and drinks were. Lee Bo Na looked around the room, "Who ordered this?" Rachel smiled slyly, "Better question is why is new money working at a café?"

Myung Soo looked bewildered, "Ah Cha Eun Sang! That's true. Why are you delivering coffee?" Cha Eun Sang looked in his direction, "I'm—" but Kim Tan interjected. "Young Do you piece of !" He started after him, but Summer got in his way.

"I wash dishes at the hotel, why can't Cha Eun Sang deliver coffee?" Young Do interjected as he walked next to Summer feeling the tension in the air, Shibal, I didn't think this through. Summer looked up at him, his face was stoic, but his eyes were sincere.

Kim Tan glowered, "Don't pretend—" Summer cut him off this time, "Young Do has a point. Don't you think Kim Tan?" She gave him her most serious look. Kim Tan looked at Summer in disbelief. Summer turned to Myung Soo, "Ya I think those drinks we were talking about would really be good right now huh?"

Myung Soo got the hint and quickly disappeared, but not before putting on another BTS song and raising the volume. Summer took Kim Tan's arm and was about to drag him to another part of the room to talk to him, but Young Do grabbed her other hand.

Please know my intention.

Young Do gave her a pleading look. "Gwenchanayo. I just need to talk to Kim Tan." She smiled reassuringly, and he slowly let go of her hand. Kim Tan was tense as Summer made him walk to the corner of the room.

"Young Do was really trying to do a nice thing."

"I find that hard to believe considering this will only make it more difficult for Cha Eun Sang."

"I agree it wasn't the best execution, but I can tell he is being sincere. You have to trust me on this. Plus, Eun Sang is here now! She can spend time with you."

Cha Eun Sang showed up as if saying her name wished her into existence. "Gwenchana Kim Tan. I kind of wanted people to know the truth anyway."

Eun Sang stood next to him and gave a small smile to Summer. She smiled back in relief and nodded in understanding before walking away to give them space to talk. On her way back to where Young Do was standing, Myung Soo ran into the room with bags filled with hard liquor.

"The drinks have arrived! Now that everyone is here," he smiled at everyone across the room, "Let's get this party started!"

Lee Bo Na looked stunned, while Chan Young remained poised about the fact that their party was hijacked.

They watched as everyone made their way towards the drinks.

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"Ya Dongsaeng, you can't leave! Your café is already closing and with the amount of coffee you just delivered, it's the end of your shift!" Summer felt buzzed as she continued to sip on her mixed drink.

Cha Eun Sang laughed a bit, "Omo Unnie, you are quite stubborn when drinking." Summer grinned and pulled her into a sudden hug, almost spilling her drink. "That means you're staying right?"

Eun Sang let out a nervous giggle, "I feel like I don't have a choice. Ne." Summer squealed, "Daebak!" They both chortled while Young Do sneaked up next to them, putting an arm around Summer's shoulders. "Ya Cha Eun Sang, don't you have a nam-chin to go spend time with?"

Summer went to elbow him in his side, but he anticipated it and moved his body sideways, evading her hit. He then pulled her closer so that the whole side of her body was against his; she couldn't move away.

"Young Do, don't be rude," she made a face at him while Cha Eun Sang looked at them in entertainment. "Kim Tan is not my nam-chin, but since I'm staying I'm going to go grab a drink." She smiled at Summer who gave her an apologetic look.

Summer gave Young Do the side eye, as she took another sip of her drink. He let go of her shoulders but stayed close, turning his body so he can look at her face. He smiled cutely. She stuck her tongue out at him.

Myung Soo ran over to them with two shot glasses filled to the brim, "Summer let's take a shot!" She cringed but nodded as she took the shot from his hand and held it up to toast him, "To saving the day!" They both downed it.

The hot sake ran down and made her belly feel warm. Her head began to swim. I wonder why he didn't offer one to Young Do. Myung Soo made a funny face, then his lips. "Ya Myung Soo don't make her too drunk," Young Do looked at him seriously.

Summer giggled, "I'll be fine!" She took another sip of her drink while Myung Soo smiled childishly. Rachel walked over to them with her usual deadpan expression, "Young Do I need to talk to you." She looked at Summer and Myung Soo with mild distaste, "Alone."

He sighed heavily, "Ah why does my sister have to be so needy. Can't you see I'm busy?" Her face did not change, "Ne, lately you have been busy—" she glanced at Summer before looking back at him, "What does your father think of that?"

Summer took another sip of her drink, pretending she wasn't listening to the conversation, though she had to admit she felt pretty drunk already as she kept getting distracted. Myung Soo was trying to tell her a story, but he was speaking too fast.

Young Do's eyes darkened as he stared at Rachel, "What is so urgent that you need me now?" Rachel smiled cunningly at Summer and Myung Soo, "I think you two are needed," she pointed across the room, "Over there."

Myung Soo was about to retaliate, but Summer grabbed his arm, "This sounds like a sibling conversation." She smiled softly at Young Do, who still held his glower, "Come find us when you're done."

Young Do's jaw tightened but he gave a brief nod as Summer and Myung Soo walked away. He turned towards Rachel, "Let me guess. Your fiancé is spending too much time with his yeo-chin?"

Rachel flinched, though anyone else wouldn't have noticed. He meant for the words to hurt, but she knew he had her back regardless.

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Hyo Shin laughed out loud as Summer finished telling him a story of Kim Tan's rowdy childhood. He found her endearing, like a little sister, as she enthusiastically went into the next story. She was clearly drunk and kept grabbing onto his arm for balance.

Myung Soo walked away over fifteen minutes ago, and about every five minutes in between her stories, she asked Hyo Shin if he had seen Young Do. He had not. He smiled at her cuteness, "You know if you keep hanging out with me, I think you'll make Young Do jealous."

She tittered, "Jinjja? Well he deserves it!" Her face turned into a charming pout. "He is supposed to be my date, but I haven't seen him." She emphasized the word date to which Hyo Shin laughed. "Yaaa what's so funny Sunbae?"

He looked at her intently "You two would make a good couple. I've noticed how he acts around you." Summer's eyes crinkled at the sides as she grabbed onto his arm, giggling again. She whispered, "I think so too," though it was hardly quiet.

Hyo Shin found Young Do in the distance, heading their way, "I think he found you, he's coming over here now." Summer quickly turned around, then looked back at Hyo Shin, "I'm going to make him really jealous so—" she hiccupped, "he will have to stay by my side the rest of the night!"

Young Do noticed Summer holding onto Hyo Shin and a heavy weight fell on his chest, he felt queasy suddenly. He quickened his pace, and once he reached them he grabbed Summer's hand turning her to face him, "Ya! We separate for two minutes and you already start flirting with other guys? Is this any way to treat your date?"

He looked down at her, his eyebrows furrowed. Summer put on another pout, "You were gone for like an hour! Plus, Sunbae is very cute." She was trying not to giggle while she said it. Hyo Shin smiled awkwardly, they are both wrong about the time.

Young Do looked at Hyo Shin with a dirty look, then back at Summer, trying to hide the fact that he was actually hurt, "Let go of his arm." Summer didn't let go, "What if I don't?" Young Do swiftly grabbed her wrist with his other hand, forcing her to release him. He then pulled her away without a second thought.

Summer softly laughed while he pulled her to another part of the room, she held his hand back, trying not to stumble. He stopped walking and turned around, still holding on, he felt rattled.

"You're mine."

"Mwo?" Her already red cheeks turned brighter.

"You can't flirt with anyone else. Arasso?" The edges of his face had softened.

Summer glowed, feeling warmth encompass her, "Ya oppa, how can I be yours if we haven't even kissed yet?" She was too drunk to realize she was speaking her mind.

The knot in Young Do's stomach quickly melted away, without realizing it he grabbed her waist with his other arm pulling her against him. He couldn't stand the distance between them any longer.

Summer was leaning her head back so she could look up at him. She was still smiling as the alcohol swam through her veins. Her mind felt at ease, yet her body was radiating energy as she could feel his muscles pressed into her. He was also looking down at her, his breath hitting her face.

"I said you're mine."

Before Summer could say anything back, he let go of her hand only to grip the back of her head and neck, slipping his fingers through her hair while still holding her waist with his other arm.

It happened almost instantly.

His lips crashing into hers, his arms pulling her even closer.

Her eyes closed after a brief second of realization. Her lips gave in without a fight.

As the kiss deepened she could no longer hold herself up, but she didn't have to—he held her with ease.

He felt euphoric. Nothing else mattered to him besides this very moment. It was his first real kiss.

He only parted when they could no longer breathe. As he pulled back she still held her eyes closed. The room was spinning. I'm not sure if any of this is real…Young Do is this really happening?

They both were oblivious to everyone looking in their direction.

Young Do cautiously looked at her, though she kissed him back, he was afraid of her reaction. "Summer, open your eyes." She smiled at the sound of his voice and gently opened them. The second she smiled, he let out a sigh of relief and his lips, wanting more. She hiccupped.

"Aigoo Myung Soo really made you drunk," he still supported her weight, though he didn't mind in the least bit. His body was glued to hers and he was perfectly content with that.

I want to kiss you again, but you're drunk. I shouldn't…

Myung Soo was happily cheering them on from his DJ booth, but no one could tell over the music. He looked over at Kim Tan, curious about his reaction, and saw that he was trying to break free from Cha Eun Sang as concern filled his eyes. Cha Eun Sang looked worried.

Ani, he may ruin this beautiful moment for Hyung!

Myung Soo quickly changed the music to a slow song and shined a spotlight onto Kim Tan and Cha Eun Sang, hoping to diffuse the anger. They both looked thrown off, as Cha Eun Sang blushed and the crowd's attention diverted from Young Do to Kim Tan.

Summer also looked over in their direction, "Omo!" Young Do turned around while continuing to have his arm around her waist, he looked up at Myung Soo who was giving him the thumbs up. He twitched, wanting to scold Myung Soo for embarrassing him.

Kim Tan's protective nature was quickly swayed by the moment as he found this to be too romantic to pass up. He quickly glanced at Summer, who now had a smile on her face, I suppose he didn't take advantage of her, she looks like a happy idiot.

He looked at Cha Eun Sang again who was still blushing, unsure of what to do with herself. He grabbed both of her hands and pulled her closer, kissing her on the forehead before slow dancing with her. Though she was nervous, she happily accepted his affection. A small smile found its way onto her lips.

Rachel found this infuriating and decided to take Young Do's advice, as she stormed up to Hyo Shin and pulled him into a deep kiss. She pulled back after some time, astounded by how much emotion found its way onto her lips.

Her eyes flickered, I was only trying to make him jealous. She turned around to walk away but Hyo Shin grabbed her hand and pulled her in for another kiss.

The crowd felt they entered a twilight zone as they couldn't figure out what to be shocked by more.

Myung Soo jumped excitedly, the dinosaur got his first kiss and now everyone is kissing! Omo what a party!

Lee Bo Na stood with her arms crossed, "Ya this is about Chan Young and me! What's gotten into everyone?"

Chan Young laughed, drawing her into a hug. He signaled Myung Soo to play another song, hoping everyone was drunk enough to let this all slip by.

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"Oh my god! Your step sister just kissed Hyo Shin!" Summer suddenly started speaking in English as she pointed at them. She hiccupped again. Young Do looked at Summer with alarm and also replied in English, "Let's get you some water, okay?"

She shook her head from side to side, "Aniiiii, that's no fun. Oppa let's dance!" He couldn't help but smile as he went to stand in front of her, holding both his hands on her waist to balance her. He went back to speaking Korean, "How about this? If you drink a whole cup of water, I will dance with you. A song for every cup of water."

Summer put her hand to her face in thought, "Mm arasso!" She hurriedly turned to her left, but he stopped her by grabbing her hand and walking in the opposite direction, leading her along. Through laughter he spoke, "It's this way."

She quickly gulped down her drink as he watched her, "You're not going to remember any of this tomorrow, are you?" He smiled, but his eyes shown a hint of sadness that she didn't catch on.

"Ani, I remember everyyyything."

"Will you remember calling me oppa?"

Summer giggled, "Ya krom! You're my oppa!"

He smirked, "That's right." Then he looked deep in thought.

After a brief silence, Summer got closer with eyes of worry, "Oppa?"

He looked down at her, "Will you remember that you're mine?"

Summer giggled yet again and stumbled into him, he held her up by her waist.

"Ne."

He felt the heat course throughout his body as they slowly started to gravitate towards each other.

I want to kiss you again, so badly.

He couldn't help his thoughts.

She started to close her eyes.

He looked to the side exhaling slowly, willing every bit of control he had not to do it.

"Did you finish your water?"

Summer opened her eyes and pouted cutely, "Ne."

"Let's go dance then."

He took her hand again, leading her to the dance floor.

You're drunk Summer. You may not even remember this. I will remember it for the rest of my life.

He stopped walking once they got to the middle and he pulled her into his arms, attempting to slow dance with her.

Did you kiss me back because you're drunk?

His anxious thoughts started to fill his mind.

Or because you like me too?

She stepped on his toes multiple times. He pulled her up slightly, "Here how about you stand on my feet," he motioned for her to do so. She started grinning as she stepped up on his feet, and he continued to dance with her, picking her legs up with his.

"See now you're a great dancer," he smiled at her, still wanting her to have a good time.

Summer looked down at their legs and started laughing so hard she could hardly breathe. She held onto him as she continued giggling uncontrollably. He realized in that moment how much he loved her laugh.

He started laughing with her, as hard as the day he heard her curse. They both almost fell over.

I guess it doesn't matter because I'll continue liking you. Everything about you.

"Kurae, let's get another cup of water shall we?"

Kim Tan was watching them from a distance, as Young Do handed her another cup of water. He smiled, "Kurae Cha Eun Sang. Let's go home."

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After three songs, and Young Do's feet starting to ache, he brought Summer over to the water table again. She was much less drunk now.

"Hey oppa let's get pizza."

"Right now?" He looked at her while he drank his own cup of water.

"Ne! I'm hungry." She yawned.

He smiled softly, "Kurae. Kaja."

He threw away their cups and grabbed her hand, remembering to get their coats on their way out. As they were exiting, Summer waved at Lee Bo Na and Chan Young who looked at them with crafty smiles.

The cold air hit their faces, "Oh! There's a pizza place right across the street!"

Young Do looked ahead, "Ne, let's go there. Are you okay to walk?"

Summer nodded, "Gwenchana oppa, see!" She did walk without stumbling.

He smiled with relief as he put his arm around her, "Good."

He bought them each two slices, and both inhaled the pizza as if it was their last meal. He didn't realize how hungry he was until his first bite.

"Shibal. This pizza is godly."

He looked at her as he almost choked on his last bite, "Ya don't make me laugh while I'm eating." She shrugged her shoulders and smiled unapologetically as she also ate her last piece.

They walked back to his motorcycle in peaceful silence. He then looked at his bike, arguing in his head whether it was safe to take home. He looked at Summer trying to gauge how sober she was.

"Ya, oppa, how can you drive if you were drinking?"

He turned his head to the side curiously, "Did you think I was drunk?"

Summer blinked in surprise.

"I don't drink alcohol. I don't like losing control."

She just nodded slowly, realizing she never did see him with a drink.

He pulled out his phone, "I'm going to call my driver. I think that will be safer."

She started to pout again, "Yaaa I'm not drunk anymore."

He hung up after giving him the address, "The car is also warmer."

She couldn't argue that point. The driver showed up after ten minutes and opened the door for them as they got inside.

The ride home was silent, as Summer laid her head down in his lap, feeling too dizzy if she sat up and looked out the window.

He felt nervous by her action, as he hesitantly put his hand on her head. She was fast asleep. He smiled tenderly as he put his fingers through her hair; she looked vulnerable.

Why do you trust me so much?

He couldn't identify his feeling in that moment, to see her sleeping on him.

Young Do continued caressing her hair the whole way home, then carried her to her suite. She remained asleep, cuddled up against his chest as he waited in the elevator. He was amazed at how light she was.

He carried her to her bedroom and gently laid her down on her bed. He took off her shoes and her jacket, red-faced and biting his lip the whole time. She went in and out of sleep, whining when he needed her help to take the jacket off.

She sleepily started to take her shirt off too. He quickly stopped her, "Hajima!" He laid her down and covered her with a blanket that he took from the bottom of the bed. She smiled with her eyes closed and yawned.

He let out the breath he didn't realize he was holding, and slowly tucked her in, making sure she was warm. He breathed again.

"Goodnight Summer."

He turned off the light and began to walk out, he heard her murmur, "g-night-oppa," which made him smile so wide his cheeks began to hurt and his eyes watered.

He entered his own suite and walked straight to his room, falling onto his bed. He didn't bother to take his shoes off as he hugged his pillow and turned off the light.

He his lips, replaying the kiss in his mind, remembering how her lips felt against his. She tasted like alcohol, but he didn't care.

I want more, will you kiss me back again?

AUTHORS NOTE: THIS HAS BEEN A BONUS FEATURE! Hope you all enjoyed it and that it was worth the wait! Now onto working on Chapter 11!