3rd POV

It's been a week since their little day together.

And whether expressive of not, they missed each other, clearly shown in the flurry of text messages exchanged during the week, an abundance of emoji's to encourage each other to work hard.

Singsing:
-Eonnie…the weather doesn’t look so great to meet up today ㅠㅠ- 

Sua pressed her face against the window with a sad gaze, watching every rain drop splatter onto the glass. She had badly wanted to meet Siyeon outside to have a nice dinner, but their plans were becoming interrupted with the increasingly worse weather.

-ㅠㅠ noooooo-! -

Singsing:
-Aww eonnie, maybe I can come over instead?-

Sua nearly jumped from her seat in excitement.

-That’s perfect! I’ll make us dinner.- She was on her feet, scurrying to the kitchen.

Singsing:
-Alright but I can also get us takeout if you’d like.-

Sua shook her head, but realised Siyeon couldn’t see her.

-No, I’ll cook.-

Singsing:
-Yes ma’am, I’ll be over in an hour or so.-

-Can’t wait to see you!-

Singsing:
-Me too 😊-

With an alternative plan arranged, Sua took a quick look at her fridge to see what she could make. Bulgogi. A delicious dish that she had regularly. Fortunately, she had marinated the sliced beef the night before already. She had planned to fry the beef for her weekend lunches/dinners  but this was an emergency. She didn’t have fresh rice so she decided to make a new batch. She was glad she was stocked with side dishes, even as an eater that didn’t really eat side dishes. She was aware that Siyeon liked them though.

Knowing the beef only took 3-5 minutes to cook over high fire and the rice 20 minutes, she got to cleaning up her apartment, transferring the unclean laundry from the bathroom to the laundry room. She wiped any stains on the dining table and removed her books and things from the table. Looking at the TV playing in the background, she wondered if Siyeon would mind watching a show with her…but she would be tired from working the whole day. Maybe she’ll ask later.

Bustling around the house took more time than she realised. When she heard the rice cooker beep to indicate completion, she got to preparing the side dishes on a neat tray. 

She was just preparing to take out the beef when she heard knocks on the door.

‘Ack! Is she here??’ Her brain exclaimed, alarmed.

She turned off the fire and went ahead to open the door. There she was, in a slightly drenched business suit and water-droplet covered briefcase, clearly rushed from the car to the apartment.

“Yah-!!” Sua instinctively scolded her. “You didn't have an umbrella?” She pulled her inside the house and removed her blazer.

Siyeon, who was feeling cold from outside, nodded with slightly shivering teeth. “I forgot eonnie, I’m sorry.”

Sua loosened her tie with a slight look of disappointment. “Why didn't you call me then?? I would have picked you up with an umbrella…” 

The latter shook her head with a smile. “I figured you were cooking. And it’s not that bad.” She reasoned.

Sua rolled her eyes. “You still could get sick.”

“Well, that’s why I have you right?” Siyeon teased playfully.

Sua pushed her slightly before grabbing her into the living room by the arm. “Sit down and wait here. I’ll bring you a change of clothes.”

“No, there’s no need for tha-”

“You will do as I say.” Sua demanded.

“Yes ma’am.” Siyeon saluted strictly.

With a change of clothes, and table set with dishes, they settle down for dinner. 

“How was work?” Sua scooped beef onto her plate.

‘’The usual…” Siyeon purposefully paused as she scooped beef onto her rice as well. “But I caught JiU and Yoohyeon making out in her office.” She added with a grin.

Sua nearly spit out the water she was drinking. “They are naughty naughty.” She laughed at Siyeon’s immediate sigh. 

“Save me.” 

They tasted the food in silence, and Sua decided not to talk further as Sua observed Siyeon eating the food with much gusto. This lasted a while. She must have been very hungry. A huge spoonful disappeared into before she started coughing. 

“Sing! Slow down…” Sua was concerned, plucking a couple tissues out of the box. 

Siyeon smartly sipped on some water to swallow the food, taking the tissues from Sua to dab dry. “I’m okay.” She assures her, stretching her back that hurts suddenly.

Sua’s brows remain furrowed, “When did you last eat?” She scrapes the last spoonful of food into .

Siyeon sheepishly kept her eyes on her plate, but felt Sua’s eyes burning into her.

“2pm.”

“Aigoo…” Sua shook her head, but was understanding. “You didn’t have time?”

“No.” Siyeon pouted, which made Sua squish her cheeks with a hand.

“I have plenty of food here. Let me know if you want more. Or something else.’’ Sua offered, smiling when Siyeon’s eyes lit up with gratitude.

“Thank you, I’m full for now though.” Her eyes smiled charmingly.

Sua then asked if she wanted to watch a show with her. Siyeon didn’t mind so they moved to the couch.

“Were the results from the doctor all good?” Siyeon questioned softly as Sua flickered through the shows.

Sua nods, before looking at her. “Can you believe I’m almost entering my last trimester??” She gasps in awe, “Time really flies.’’

Siyeon stared at her with eyes full of…adoration. ‘’I can’t believe it either.’’ She responded. 

“How long has it been actually?” Sua wondered aloud.

“Been since what?” Siyeon followed-up.

“Since we’ve been seeing each other.”

Siyeon felt thicken with emotion. Not sadness, but pure happiness. Maybe she was interpreting it exaggeratedly, but she was glad Sua didn’t use the words ‘friends’.

“About a month and a half I guess.” She hoped to be accurate. 

Sua gasps again. “So short? Feels like I’ve seen you for half my life.” She honestly replied.

“Me too.” Siyeon agreed, and they exchanged a grin.

Sua chooses a decent rom-com for the night, which neither minded. She had poured a bag of caramel popcorn into a bowl for them to share, and prawn crackers if savoury items were desired.

The bowl was placed in between them since they had already been sitting next to each other, but Siyeon scooched closer upon Sua’s physical demand (pulling of her shirt sleeve), stretching her legs ahead so that her body was slightly lowered for Sua to nestle her head between her shoulder and neck.

Siyeon was slightly shy about the increased intimacy. Apart from her arm that Sua was leaning on, she was pretty stiff.

Sua was quick to catch on between the cheesy pick-up lines and subtle brushes, smoothly sliding her hand from the remote to Siyeon’s hand. She interlocks their fingers and uses a funny scene as the opportunity to laugh into her neck, in an attempt to muffle it, and her also mild shyness of initiating skinship.

Siyeon looks down in surprise, but nearly jumps out of her place when she hears Sua laughter explode in her ear. She blinks back to reality, swearing that she felt her ears ring for a second. 

“I’m sorry…’’ Sua breathlessly apologises, wheezing as the scene transitions to another. “That was too hilarious.”

“I know,” Siyeon accepted her fate, wincing lightly. She wanted to continue with a sarcastic remark about her having to laugh into her ear, but couldn’t when she realised how close their faces were. So close that they were almost kissing. 

She didn’t know why Sua hadn’t turned away first, and why she couldn’t bring herself to turn away either. Siyeon just knew that this was the closest they’ve physically been and that Sua’s lips was the only sight her eyes had on; she wanted to kiss her, badly. Her eyes were almost encouraging her to do so, pulling her in with the beautiful emotion of want. Siyeon lifts her hand from her lap when…

An ear-screeching buzz from the TV emerges. 

The two break apart, leaning back onto the couch like nothing had happened.

“That was from the show right?’’ Siyeon asked.

“Yeah.’’ Sua replied quietly.

Siyeon bit her inner cheek, wondering if she had moved closer in the heat of the moment that would have made Sua quiet. She was relieved when Sua held her hand again, and also made sure not to laugh in her neck.

The situation she was looking for became unavoidable when a bedroom scene came on. The couple was making out very intensely, more intensely than Siyeon thinks she’s seen in any other rom-com. The tension between the two also started to increase, and they could feel it. 

Siyeon gulps nervously, trying to play it cool.

“Should we be kissing too?” She joked.

Sua didn’t bother hesitating. “Since you suggested it, you should lead.”

Siyeon was a little taken-aback by her directness but she didn't reject it. She catches Sua staring at her lips so she goes for it.

Siyeon kissed Sua with a little more passion than she liked at that moment, but she first needed to deal with something else, her position. With a growing belly she couldn't straddle her and vice versa. Siyeon was already cradling her face which she liked but was trying to simultaneously swing her legs onto Siyeon's lap. 

Siyeon caught on when their lips started disconnecting because of Sua’s movement. She hooks her hands under her mid-thighs to rest them in her lap. They go back to kissing but one breath later, Sua parted to place her index finger on her lips.

Siyeon immediately panics, “Sorry did i-”

Sua pressed her finger against her lips with a ‘shh’. “Let’s just tone down those passionate lips of yours.” She gives her a teasing smile.

Siyeon turns red and continues to panic. ‘Oh no, is she turned off by my kissing?’

“Don't panic Sing,” Sua can read her eyes. “Kissing you feels like heaven, I hope for you too. But we should kiss at the same pace or it won't be smooth.”

Siyeon nods, swiftly assured. She didn't feel offended in any way. She liked that Sua was honest with her.

“You don’t have to open your mouth till it engulfes mine, Just wide enough to taste the candy.”

Siyeon nods obediently, chuckling slightly at Sua’s seriousness.

They kiss again and Siyeon became aware of adapting to Sua’s pace which was slow but not so slow that it felt un-genuine, just the perfect tempo to get into rhythm. 

Sua smiled a little, feeling Siyeon a lot better and firmer against her lips. It was crazy to her that she was feeling butterflies in her stomach, heart racing as she felt her touch on her cheek and hip, the gentle squeeze and lips that pleased her.

Siyeon was hoping that she was doing it right, but soon loses herself into the moment, finding her place on cloud nine with Sua’s lips finally moving against hers. Her neck was certainly close to being choked by Sua’s grip but she didn’t care. That didn’t matter more than what was happening.

A hot minute later and they have their foreheads rested against each other’s, both panting as if they had been underwater the whole time. Sua found the look in Siyeon’s too adorable to not giggle at, a mix of admiration and desire. She takes the chance to tangle her fingers into her hair and Siyeon closes her eyes to soak her touch.

Sua then smiled. “Have you been wanting to kiss me this whole time?’’

Siyeon was already flushed but turned redder at her words. She shyly nods, trying not to let her eyes slip to her pink lips again.

Sua giggled and kissed her briefly again. 
“You’re too adorable Lee Siyeon.’’

They continued watching the show, it got too frustrating for Sua so she dozed off onto Siyeon's shoulder.

The latter grinned down at her, brushing the fallen strands away from her face. 

“I have such a pretty face don’t I?” Sua mumbles after a moment.

Siyeon’s eyes widened, caught off guard. “Y-yes” She clears . “I’m sorry I stared, it was rud-”

Sua yawns before pinching her cheek. “You apologise too much. I never said I didn't like it.”

Siyeon silently takes it with a blush. Her phone buzzes with emails in her pocket. She takes it out to silence her phone, simultaneously checking the time. 9:54pm.

“I should probably head back.” She responded, sensing that Sua usually slept at that time.

Sua snuggles closer, expressing protest. “Don’t go~”

Siyeon smirks, her heart melting. “Should I stay then?”

“100%.”

“And you say I was the clingy one.”

Sua blushes a little, and hits her chest. “I’m the baby here.” And Siyeon laughs at the underlying joke.

They clean up after the current episode had ended, Siyeon insisting on helping even if Sua was insistent that she didn’t have to, as the guest. 

After a tour of her bedroom exposing her fancy collection of music posters and albums, Sua hands Siyeon a pile of fresh clothes that would fit her, and a towel for a shower. Siyeon accepted them with thanks and washed up in the bathroom adjacent to the bedroom.

Sua settled in bed while waiting, feeling the light soreness around her lips as the aftermath of her kissing Siyeon. She giggled to herself quietly. It felt good to kiss after such a long time. And with someone she really liked.

Siyeon came out of the bathroom a good 10 minutes later, setting her clothes in a laundry bag Sua had generously lent her. Sua waved grabby hands in the air and Siyeon sprinted onto the bed, gently leaning into her hug.

“You smell good.” Sua mumbled into her ear.

Siyeon chuckles. “Be careful of what you say Bora.” Her voice dropped an octave.

Sua smirked. “Why should I be careful?”

Siyeon cupped her face with a hand, and brought her face close till their lips were mere centimetres apart. 

“I’ll leave you breathless.” 

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