Moonsun One-Shot :We are not a couple.

 

Kim Yongsun was leaning against her balcony guardrail, offering a full view of Seoul. She let the cold hit her cheeks. At this late hour, the big city was finally sleeping. But in two hour, peoples would wake up again. For the moment, Solar was enjoying the lighting from lampposts in deserted streets and some distant noises of cars. Solar's denim jacket didn't give her the comfort of a warm coat. But she couldn't take her eyes off the splendid view. She loved Seoul when the moon was the sky mistress. The city was so different. She offered another story, a quieter story.

A brown figure appeared in Kim Yongsun's back. But the former leader of Mamamoo didn't make a move. She recognized the sound of her peaceful steps. She knew by heart the scent of muscat emanating from her long brown hair. Moonbyul, a member of the same group as Solar and the favorite rapper to many women, laid a cup of hot chocolate in front of her. Moonbyul had a second one in her hands that smoked because of the difference in temperature between the inside and the outside of the apartment.

 

-Did I wake you up ? Solar asked without looking away from Seoul.

-I heard you. But you didn't come to the room. Moonbyul replied.

 

Solar offered her a tender look that seemed to mean : « Excuse me. I didn't want to wake you up. » It was three o'clock in the morning. Moonbyul answered with a smile. The two girls took a sip of their hot drink.

 

-Thank you for marshmallow in my hot chocolate. I like it. Solar murmured.

 

Solar enjoyed to see small pieces of marshmallow float in her chocolate drink. It was her favorite hot drink and Moonbyul knew it well. Moonbyul knew her so well ... Moonbyul also knew that if Solar didn't joined her in the room and came to observe the city. It was because something was bothering the pretty blonde.

 

-I don't know why. But I felt like you needed marshmallows. Moonbyul explained.

-You know me well. Solar remarked, feeling her cheeks turn pink.

 

Solar felt anxious for the first time in a long time in Moonbyul side. She was thinking about the last time she was hesitating with the rapper's presence. It was in September 2017, the two girls had viciously fight for a stupid story. Fortunately, they reconciled soon after. Today, Mamamoo was separated for over a year. The four girls didn't have a fight. On the contrary, they always understood each other like a real family. They wrote or spoke to each other every day. But the four girls needed to take a break from their careers. For the past few weeks, Wheein and Solar have been thinking about coming back to their musical career. Hwasa went back to her hometown. She was taking care of her family. Wheein traveled back and forth between Seoul and their hometown every week. The official reason was that Wheein wanted to be there for her family. The real reason was that she missed Hwasa every day. And Solar couldn't blame her. She had been living with Moonbyul in this apartment for a year.

 

-What is happening, Yongsun ? Moonbyul asked.

 

Of course, Moonbyul knew that something happened tonight. She felt all the attitude's changes from the pretty blonde. Even during Mamamoo's day, Moonbyul knew exactly when Solar was happy, when she needed rest, eating, or being alone.

 

-Are you not happy to have seen your childhood friends tonight ? Moonbyul asked.

 

Solar's cheeks became pinkish color darker than before. The rapper guessed that this strange behavior had something to do with Solar's reunion party. Tonight, Solar had seen her bestfriends. She had't seen them for years. Despite Mamamoo's success, Solar always tried to stay close to her friends. She continued to visit them on important events such as birthdays, engagements and weddings. Tonight was the first time, she'd seen them since Mamamoo group split up. Solar didn't think it was going to be interesting. She always separated her private life and her life on stage. But she was wrong.

Solar scratched her skin with the back of her hand, feverishly. Moonbyul grabbed her hand immediately to stop her. Solar let the warmth of the rapper's hands cover her skin. She never noticed how much she liked that tingle between her fingers. Solar looked down at Moonbyul's hands holding hers. If anyone could dispel Solar's fears, it was Moonbyul. Solar took a deep breath, searching for the right words :

 

-Byulie. Are we a couple ?

-What ?

 

Moonbyul was so surprised by the question that she let go of Solar's hands. When she realized the rudeness of her gesture, she took back the blonde's hands. Moonbyul rubbed Solar's hands in hers. Like to justify the fact that they were holding hands and there have to be a reason to this contact.

 

-Solar. We are not a couple. Moonbyul replied, frowning in spite of herself.

 

Solar looked up to the rapper. She could see the embarrassment that painted her cheeks, despite the darkness of the night.

 

-Why do you ask ? Moonbyul said, releasing Solar's hands to take a sip of her hot chocolate.

 

Solar didn't answer but Moonbyul didn't need her words.

 

-Your friends asked if we were in a relationship ? Moonbyul asked.

-They did. Solar answered, uncomfortable.

-Why do they think we are ?

-We live together. Solar replied, thinking back to her friends' answers.

-We lived together also when we were Mamamoo. We all lived together.

-Of course. But today, Mamamoo is separated. Hwasa went back to her hometown. Wheein bought a small apartment in the city center. Solar explained.

-We are roommates. It's very common. Moonbyul pointed out.

-Roommates doesn't sleep in the same bed. Solar cut.

 

Moonbyul's cheeks turned in a crimson color. Solar remembered that when her friends pointed out that it was surprising that she still lives with Moonbyul. Solar didn't tell them that they slept together, in the same bed, every night.

 

-There are two beds in the room. Moonbyul said. It's you, who comes to sleep with me.

-I know but I'm cold. Solar answered.

-You could wear a sweater instead of your lace babydoll.

-You don't like my nightie anymore ? Solar protested with a grouchy face.

-I didn't say that. Moonbyul cut with amusement.

 

The two girls burst out laughing in the silent night of Seoul.

 

-Have they said something else ? Moonbyul asked.

-They asked why we spent all your birthdays together. Just you and me. Solar answered who remembered being speechless in front of her friends

-You're my best friend. With whom could I celebrate my birthday if it wasn't with you ?

-With your family. With other friends. Solar responded with a shrug.

 

Moonbyul folded her arms and she looked stoically at her former leader. Like she didn't believe in Solar's words. Moonbyul was right. Solar didn't believe it either. Bringing Moonbyul in a special place for her birthday became like a sacred tradition between the two women. Every year, Solar was thinking about a date in a place that the rapper would like. Sometimes, she thought about it months in advance. They were going to a theme park, on snowy mountain, to the beach and even on a paradise island during their last year with Mamamoo group.

 

In front of the growing silence from the pretty blonde, Moonbyul lost patience. She grabbed her cup with a hurry and she returned inside the apartment. Solar looked her, caught off guard. She imagined for a moment that Moonbyul was angry because of the words of her childhood friends. But also because of her lack of answers to their good arguments. Solar went into the apartment and she closed the bay window behind her. After a few uncertain seconds, Moonbyul appeared again in the living room with a fluffy plaid on her shoulders. That explained her sudden departure ... And yet, Solar knew that Moonbyul was not indifferent about the situation. She never had been in the past.

 

-Don't be mad, please. Solar begged.

-I'm not mad at you. Moonbyul retorted, patting the empty place next to her on the couch. But I need to know ...

 

Solar cast a questioning look at Moonbyul. But the rapper waited until the pretty blonde was sitting to continue her sentence.

 

-Have you told to your friends that we were not in a relationship? Moonbyul asked.

-I... huh. Never to be sincere. Solar remarked.

-Did you clearly tell them tonight? Moonbyul asked.

 

Solar lowered her head on her sneakers.

 

-They know that I am single. Solar explained.

-Why did you not tell them ?

-Because it's been ten years since I repeated this sentence : « I am not in a relationship with Moonbyul ! ». I repeated it to the Maknaes, Mamamoo fans, interviewers and even Eric Nam. Solar answered.

-Eric Nam, I almost forgot this name. Moonbyul confessed.

-Today, I'm sick of it. When someone asked me this question, I simply answer that I am single. Yongsun explained.

 

Moonbyul nodded. She could understand the annoyance of the leader. It had been ten years since the two women knew each other. And it was probably as long that questions about the nature of their relationship existed. Kim Yongsun rubbed her hands, looking anxious. She always did that when she was nervous. Rumors about Moonsun had gone through time. Even when Solar was dating men, even when Moonbyul was dating other women, even after Mamamoo's break-up. Rumors continued. The two women finally accepted them as a part of their daily lives. But early in their career, these rumors bothered Solar a lot. Often, they quarreled about it.

 

-Did someone asked you this question? Solar said.

-All my ex girlfriends, no exception. Moonbyul replied.

 

Solar burst out laughing. A resounding laugh. To know that Moonbyul had to deal with these cursed words, was conforting for Solar in a way ... The rapper never tell her that her girlfriends were jealous of their relationship.

 

-They were convinced that I was cheating them with you. Moonbyul added.

-Oh my God. But this kind of accusation is really gross.

-At first, I was angry. But I didn't know who I was angry at : my girlfriends, you, myself ? Moonbyul asked.

 

Moonbyul leaned forward to put the cup of hot chocolate on the table. Her movement left a cold space against Solar's shoulder. Solar was surprised by Moonbyul's words. The former rapper never told her about it. She couldn't help but think back to all those times when the two women had a fight for no reason. All these times, Moonbyul was distant with her. All these times, Moonbyul didn't wait for her at the end of a training session. All these times, she didn't speak to her at the end of an interview. All these moments took on a new meaning for the pretty blonde. Moonbyul tried to protect her romantic relationships. Her girlfriends were jealous and suspicious of one person : Kim Yongsun. To stop the rumors, Moonbyul moved away from the problem. But how to avoid someone of your own band ? It was impossible. Solar felt guilty. At the time, she never understood the mood swings of the rapper. She always thought it was because of overwork.

 

- Then I realized that I shoudn't be angry. Moonbyul added, sending Solar out of her thoughts. I enjoyed being with you. If they couldn't trust me, they didn't deserve me.

 

Solar glanced towards Moonbyul. The rapper looked happy and sincere in her comments.

 

-But maybe one of these women was your soulmate. And you lost her because of me.

-It's you, my soulmate, yeba. Moonbyul retorted.

-Don't say that kind of greasy stuff. Solar begged with a loud cry.

 

Solar felt her cheeks burn, like she was fifteen again.

 

-I'll stop making greasy comments when you'll stop blushing when you hear them. Moonbyul explained, she couldn't hide her pride.

-It's because of your greasyness that rumors are born. Solar remarked.

-Maybe. But I'm not going to stop saying what I think because of stupid rumors. Moonbyul said.

-We look like an old couple.

 

Moonbyul's fingers, that were about to slip into Solar's hair, stopped suddenly. Moonbyul stared at her, really surprised by the singer's words. She pulled her hand away and she dropped it on the sofa's armrest.

 

-You too, you think we look like an old couple ? Moonbyul asked.

-More and more with time. Why ?

-Because my parents think the same. Moonbyul replied.

 

Solar burst out laughing. She snapped her hand against the rapper's knee. Moonbyul begged her to stop making fun of her. But Solar couldn't help it. The singer met Moonbyul's parents during their second year as a Mamamoo band. During this time, they were still « trainees ». Sometimes, they trained for ten or twelve hours by day. Mamamoo only appeared on stage three times. During a week of rest, Moonbyul offered Yongsun to came with her, to meet her parents. Kim Yongsun was surprised by the proposition. But she accepted without hesitation. The two girls didn't knew each other so well. Solar wanted a group with a real alchemy, not just girls singing together. As a leader, Solar wanted members to be able to count on each other. She hoped that the public would feel this union. For the Maknaes, it had been easy. Hwasa and Wheein knew each other since high school. But for Moonbyul and Solar, the road had been longer and confusing. So, it wasn't a surprise that Yongsun jumped on the occasion of an friendly and improvised weekend. She wanted to make good impression. She had chosen an elegant outfit, she bought a gift for Moonbyul's parents. When Moonbyul came to pick her up by car, she was surprised to see her leader wth a yellow floral patterned dress. « What's about this dress ? » Moonbyul asked. The rapper had never seen Solar in another suit than a wide jog and an old sports t-shirt. « You don't like it ? » Solar asked, crossed by a shiver of uncertainty. « No, no. You look nice. » Finally Moonbyul admitted, slightly rosy cheeks. This was the first time Solar had seen the rapper reveal her shy nature. Solar couldn't help thinking that she would wear more dresses since that day.

 

-I love your parents. Solar confessed putting her head on Moonbyul's lap and letting her legs hang out of the couch.

-They love you too. Moonbyul replied.

-Now, that's right. But at first, they didn't.

-It wasn't because of you. Moonbyul explained. They doesn't like the Kpop industry. Their sweet daughter had been away for months and they didn't see my singing career progress. They were afraid that I would be disappointed.

-Finally, you did well. Solar remarked.

-Thanks to you. I thought to stop after the first year of internship. But you held me back, you reassured me and we were able to show the world what Mamamoo was able to do. Moonbyul said, running her fingers through Solar's long hair with affection.

-I can not imagine what Mamamoo would look like without you. Solar added.

 

Moonbyul didn't answer. The two girls stayed for a few minutes in a comfortable silence. Moonbyul looked up at the living room clock : 4:13 A.M as an insult to her sleep. Her cup of chocolate was no longer smoking. Perhaps, she should get up to prepare a new one. But feeling Yongsun, her head on her lap, had something warm and intimate. She didn't want to disturb this moment. Moonbyul a few strands of brown hair that fell on Solar's face. She could feel the other girl's peaceful breathing against her body.

 

-My parents asked me if we were going to get married. Moonbyul declared.

-WHAT ?

 

Solar got up so suddenly that she spilled some of her chocolate (now cold) on her top. Solar shot a frightened glance at Moonbyul, her heart pounding against her chest. Moonbyul bit her lip at the chocolate stain on Solar's tank top. She knew the other girl liked this t-shirt. But when Moonbyul saw her leader's expression, she realized that the dirty mark was the least of her worries. Moonbyul might not talk about this detail to the other girl.

 

-When I visited them after the Mamamoo break-up and I told them that I rented an apartment with you. They thought I was coming to ask them for their blessing. Moonbyul explained.

-But ... but it was a year ago ! Solar exclaimed.

-I know. Whenever I call them or visit them. They ask me if I finally take the plunge.

 

Solar turned her head to the other side of the room to avoid Moonbyul's soft look. She felt her cheeks burn and her hands sweat. ! Even Moonbyul's parents thought they were in a relationship. And further, they thought about a wedding. Was the whole world in cahoots ? Or they were the only one who didn't notice anything ? Unwittingly, Solar moved away from Moonbyul like to leave a safe distance between them. The two girls didn't exchange a word for several minutes. But this time, the silence wasn't pleasant. An electric atmosphere lingered on the living room.

 

-How your parents can think about the marriage? We never kissed. Solar declared, troubled.

-Oh, Well ... Moonbyul stammered, feeling her lips go dry.

-I mean sober ! Sober. I was drunk every time. Solar defended herself.

 

Moonbyul nodded frantically. Yes, Yes of course. They never kissed like that ... Not intentionally. The first time it happened, it was during a slumber party with Mamamoo at Wheein and Hwasa apartment. During this night, the four girls drunk and ate joyfully. They made a Vlive and they answered some questions from their fans. They even played a Mafia game. Moonbyul, who didn't drink, brought Solar back to their hotel room. The body intoxicated by alcohol, Solar' arms wrapped around Moonbyul's shoulders while the rapper helped her up the stairs. When they finally arrived at the door of their room, Moonbyul kept Solar in her arms while she was searching the keys in the pocket of her coat. She feared that if she let go of Solar, even for a second, the singer will fall. Solar couldn't help but be thankful when Moonbyul took care of her or of the other members. Solar pressed her lips to the rapper's cheek, repeating : « Thank you, thank you for everything ». « You will thank me once we'll be in the room and that I could remove those shoes that are killing me ». Moonbyul retorted, entering the key inside the lock with difficulty. When the security clinking turned off and the door opened, Moonbyul couldn't hide a sigh of relief. Moonbyul didn't have time to add anything, Solar grabbed the rapper's chin and she kissed her lips furtively. The kiss was so short that the two girls wondered if they didn't imagine it. « Yongsun. Wait until we are in the room if you want to undress me and make love with me wildly. ». Moonbyul responded with sarcasm. Solar gave a plaintive moan and she slammed Moonbyul's shoulder with not much energy. That night, the two girls didn't kiss each other another time. They fell asleep in Moonbyul's bed, still dressed up. After this incident, the girls never spoke about it again. Yet, there had been other Dionysian nights. The two girls kissed each other but it was never more than a simple kiss. The one that sounded like a « thank you for staying by my side ». The one that tastes like cherry vodka, the one that's already forgotten when the first rays of the sun come up.

 

-We should... Maybe, we should try to behave differently. Moonbyul finally said.

-What do you mean ?

- Stop acting like an old couple. Moonbyul offered.

-Are you kicking me out of the apartment ? Solar asked, worried.

-What ?! No ! Moonbyul exclaimed.

 

At this simple evocation, Moonbyul felt her heart growl. She grabbed Solar's hands in a disjointed motion. Seeing the rapper's anxious eyes, Solar sat on the sofa again. Moonbyul took a deep breath.

 

-I don't want you to move away. I like to live with you. The rapper explained.

-So, we could try to live as roommates. Try to argue less often, try to spend time with other people, visit our parents more often. Solar said.

-This would be a good start. Does that mean I could flirt with pretty girls on the street ? Moonbyul asked with a childish smile.

-Pff ! Like I was stopping you from flirting with other women. I'm not jealous. Solar answered with a scowl.

-Of course, Yeba. Moonbyul mockingly jerked at Solar's cheek.

-It's exactly because of this kind of greasyness that people think we are a couple. Solar retorted, pushing away Moonbyul.

 

Moonbyul pouted. Habits were scathing about. It was going to take her time to unlearn all the things that made Moonsun, their old relationship. It was almost five o'clock in the morning. The two women deserved few hours of rest. Solar helped Moonbyul to get up and they went to the room they shared. Solar took off her shirt without paying attention to Moonbyul. Moonbyul didn't comment on it. For Solar too, it would take some time to know how to behave like a banal friend. The rapper simply turned her head to the opposite side. She lay down in the bedcover and she grabbed her phone. Moonbyul looked at her Instagram notifications with a distracted air. Suddenly, she felt Solar's body slipping into the bed.

 

-Eh ! What are you doing ? Moonbyul asked.

-What ?

 

Solar abandoned her evening outfit for a white pajamas with pink cherry blossoms. Moonbyul wore the same, except that it was black. The rapper was beginning to understand why people thought they were in a relationship. Why Moonbyul only noticed these signs now ? The two girls had been blind for years.

 

-Solar. If we want people to stop confusing us as a couple, we should sleep in our respective beds. Moonbyul explained.

-Are you serious ? Asked Solar, surprise. It's been a year since we live in this apartment and I never slept in my bed.

 

Moonbyul could hear fear in the tone of the Mamamoo leader. It's been a long time since Solar didn't sleep by herself. The bed that was supposed to be hers seemed so unfamiliar and cold. Solar stared at the pastel blue sheets that had never been unfolded until tonight. After several seconds of uncertainty, Solar finally got up and slowly lay down in the blankets. Moonbyul looked her with apprehension. As if Moonbyul was sending Solar in a dangerous area.

 

-Are you okay ? Moonbyul asked when Solar's little body was buried under bedcovers.

-It's okay. I guess I just need some time to get used to it. Solar answered, swinging a little in the bed to make it familiar.

-I'm right next to you. If you have a nightmare, you can wake me up. Moonbyul pointed out.

-Thank you, Moonbyul.

-Do you want me to wait for you to be asleep ? Moonbyul asked.

-Moonbyul darling. We are not a couple. Solar retorted with squeaky irony in her voice.

-Oh, I know ! It's a friendly attention, I swear. Moonbyul retorted with a bad mood.

 

Moonbyul simply heard the blonde's mocking laughter. Solar turned to the opposite side of Moonbyul. For a few minutes, Moonbyul wondered if Yongsun was upset. It was a lot for one night: Solar's friends who ask her if they were in a relationship, Byul's parents who think about the wedding and Moonbyul who forces her to sleep without her. Rude night for Solar.

Moonbyul looked worriedly at the elder's bed. Solar was buried under the bedcover, only a few strands of hair out. The young woman didn't move anymore, she didn't speak. She must fall asleep already ... It was really late ! Solar was out all night with her friends, she must have been tired. Moonbyul was sleeping when she heard the front door open around three in the morning. She thought that Solar would join her immediately in the bed. But after ten minutes, Moonbyul finally got up and she noticed her friend's absence. It was when she saw Solar, pensive on the balcony, that she realized her friend needed a chocolate cup and some comfort. Now, Moonbyul wondered if she had done well. She could waited for Solar to came back into the bedroom by herself. If she didn't step in, Solar would still sleep by her side. Moonbyul sighed inside. Why did she get up from her bed ? Worst. Why did she tell her about the wedding ? That was probably what scared Solar the most.

 

As time went on, the regrets increased. Moonbyul felt fresh air against her left shoulder, where Solar usually slept. Her phone screen showed : 5:30 AM, Moonbyul turned it off with an annoyed gesture. Yes. It was late. She knew it. She should be sleeping but her brain was boiling. And if Solar still madded in the morning ... Solar had always been an understanding friend. She accepted so much from Moonbyul : Her worries, her passions, her girlfriends (as pretty and stupid as they were). But that was another level. Solar probably wouldn't know how to act after that. Moonbyul was afraid of losing her friendship with the pretty singer. Moonbyul felt tighten abruptly. What if ... she really lost the special bond she had with Yongsun Unnie ? At the beginning of their career, when they were trainees, Moonbyul and Solar weren't close. Moonbyul remembered that during their first photo shoot, Mamamoo's leader gave her a backhug. Moonbyul thought : « What is wrong with this Unnie ? We don't even know each other. ». Moonbyul wasn't an affectionate girl with people she didn't know well. And although, Wheein, Hwasa and Solar seemed to be nice and cute girls. She didn't think they would be anything other than coworkers. What a mistake. Today, Moonbyul couldn't imagine spending a day without the three women. What if... because of their conversation from tonight, Solar and Moonbyul became like that again. Moonbyul felt herself shaking in the depths of her soul.

The room was silent. Solar's breathing was barely audible. Moonbyul curled up in a fetus position to listen her friend's breath. She could distinguish the little body of Solar, breathe in and out, in a regular and intimate dance. Moonbyul liked to watch Solar sleeps. It was soothing after a hard day or a concert. But tonight, she was staring at the singer from afar. Solar's bed was only a few steps from hers. Still, Moonbyul felt like she was miles away from the other girl. Her heart sank ... Moonbyul could never sleep if she continued to think about Solar's absence. She was wrong to think about is that much. After all, nothing changed between them. They still lived under the same roof, they still belonged to the same group Mamamoo. They were bestfriends. So why Moonbyul felt like a fissure digging her heart ? They were not a couple. That's all ! Why this statement hurt her suddenly. It was already the case a few hours ago, it was still the case now. Right ? No ? No.

Before tonight, Moonbyul never imagined that they could live in their own apartment. Solar never notified her desire to be in a relationship with someone else and to start a family. Moonbyul never thought of going out again, looking for her soulmate. Certainly because ... The answer to her nocturnal questions striked Moonbyul right in the middle.

The young woman pushed back the bedcover with a confident movement. The blankets fell on the icy floor of the bedroom. Moonbyul stepped over the sheets and she tiptoed to the bed next to hers. Unhesitatingly, Moonbyul slipped in Solar's bed. She was greeted by a heat wave. A heat she thought she have lost. The sudden agitation woke up Solar. Solar's eyelids frantically blinked, looking for an explanation. Was it already the morning ?

 

-Byulie ? What's the...

-We are a couple.

 

Moonbyul felt Solar's body freeze when she heard the rapper's words. She turned to face her. In spite of the darkness room, Moonbyul sensed Solar's astonishment in her sparkling eyes.

 

-But you said we couldn't sleep in the same bed. We are not in a relationship. Solar stammered, trying to pick up the thread of her thoughts.

-I don't want to sleep in another bed than yours. I don't want to make hot chocolate for another woman. I don't want to be greasy with another woman. I don't want to go out, looking for a girlfriend. I don't want to live in this apartment with anyone but you. Moonbyul explained.

 

Ideas were jostling in Solar's mind. The singer, painfully, stood back up on her elbows. Moonbyul's heart was pounding against the walls of her chest. She never said those words, neither out loud, nor even for herself.

 

-Byulie. Are you asking me to be your girlfriend ?

-Officially, yes. I believe we have been a couple for long time to be fair. Moonbyul replied.

-No. We are not a couple, not actually Moonbyul. Solar cut with a hoarse voice.

 

Moonbyul's heart fell to her stomach. Did Moonbyul was wrong ? Before Moonbyul had time to take back her words, she felt Solar's hands grab her face and catch her lips softly. It was the first time they kissed without alcohol and without excuse. This kiss was hot, enchanting and languorous. Nothing in compare with their previous experiences... Moonbyul felt her cheeks turn crimson when Solar's lips leave hers.

 

-Now, we are a couple. For real. Solar declared, with a smile far too satisfied.

 

In perfect harmony, Moonbyul and Solar disappeared under the sheets. As a second nature, Solar found Moonbyul's shoulder as Moonbyul's arms wrapped around Solar's hips. Solar's breath spread over Moonbyul's clavicles like a melody that Moonbyul knew the tempo in advance. Moonbyul closed her eyes, an indelible smile on her lips. After a few silent seconds, Solar asked with a pitched voice :

 

-What about you, Moonbyul ? Do you think about marriage ?