A/N: I'm sorry I'm not able to update for so long. School stuff ~ Ugh. For 2 straight weeks, I've been outside doing schoolworks. As much as I want to update, my time isn't enough ~ /cries/ but thank you everyone for patiently waiting and cheering me up and talking to me on twitter. You guys are daebak. Anyways, here's one chapter that I was finally able to finish since I had spare time right now. /bats eyelashes./

There was a light feeling as Yeojin gently opened her eyes that morning. She found herself curled up inside Minho's arms as he hugged her so tight though she could still breathe properly. Closing her eyes again to feel herself, Yeojin was sure it was far the most comfortable place she had ever been. It was different. She felt safe, and somehow she thought of not wanting to leave that place at all. A smile appeared on her face as she gently looked up meeting the face of the man who just confessed his love to her last night.

He was still sleeping peacefully, though she knew, that he was still thinking about her in his sleep. The gentle and serene expression on his face even gave her more comfort. It was the most wonderful sight ever, and though it might sound cheesy and corny, Yeojin thought it was even fascinating than all the places she had visited.

She could clearly recall how he managed to express his feelings for her. He was gentle on doing so, telling her that he won't expect any love from her in return, but he just wanted to stay beside her. He said he was afraid of that feeling as well, afraid to fall deeper than how he did before, but there was nothing he could do about it. His heart said it wanted to stay with her, and he was weak enough to just follow what it said.

Just then, Minho started to slowly move his head and open his eyes. She was surprised that she immediately looked down trying not to meet his gaze.

“Are you awake, Yeojin?” He asked as he loosened up a bit but his arms were still around her.

“Oh. Yeah.” She answered in an almost whisper, still not moving her head up again to look at him. For some reasons, she just felt a bit shy about doing so.

“Good morning.” He greeted. “Were you able to sleep well?”

Very well. She wanted to tell him immediately but again, she was shy. “I did.”

“Me, too. I slept comfortably and peacefully. I'm sure it was because I am hugging you.” Yeojin couldn't help but smile after learning that they felt the same about being with each other. “I know it's too much to ask if you want to sleep with me like this forever.”

“Eh?!” She immediately looked up meeting his eyes with a confused and dumbfounded expression. Minho let out a loud playful laugh along with his giddy expression.

“I was just joking... though, of course I would want to.” He said a bit hesitantly but smiled after letting it all out. Their eyes locked gazes and for some good seconds, though both were unconscious about it, they were just there staring at each other. Minho, as if on cue, reached over her and planted a soft kiss on her forehead.

“Oh, it's time to get up!” Yeojin suddenly flinched and stood up from the bed. She didn't know how to react on it. There was no excuse at all. Minho wasn't drunk nor she was sick for him to do it again to her, and definitely, there was no way Minho could tell her he didn't do it on purpose. In short, Yeojin thought the only way to get out of that melting situation is to move out of the bed and do something else. “Do you want me to cook you breakfast before I leave? Oh yes. I'll do that!” She said and immediately ran out of his room. Minho couldn't do anything but shook his head and smile as he found her actions cute and adorable.

She cluelessly ran to the kitchen unsure of what to cook for breakfast so she just opened the fridge and tried finding some ingredients that could make one dish from there. Yeojin was started to get busy that she didn't even noticed Minho following her until he was able to jump sat on the counter as well.

“You can stay.” Minho said comfortably, even shrugging his shoulders and chuckling like a little kid.

For a moment, Yeojin looked at him, and then she shook her head. “I was decided then, up until now, to leave this place after Angel was given back to her real family. And just what I told you before, I will really – really – have to leave.”

“Aigoo.” He sighed. “I guess I couldn't really make you agree.”

“Quit discussing that with me. For now, can you take a bath and and freshen up coz you smell really weird already.” She told him and chuckled lightly.

He frowned and smelled himself. “I'm not? If I stink, then you couldn't have slept soundly next to me last night.” He uttered carelessly as if it was a normal thing.

“YAH!” She wasn't sure but she felt like she really turned red after hearing him say that. “Can you just leave me alone and take a bath so that I can concentrate?!” She shouted annoyingly and tried shooing him away.

Minho laughed and jumped down the counter. “Okay okay. I'll do as you say.” He was still laughing as he walked away, leaving Yeojin pissed off and embarrassed. She thought that he shouldn't have reminded her of that again.

She calmed herself down and started cooking again. Few minutes later, Yeojin finished cooking some dish she knew Minho would like to have over breakfast. She moved over the coffee maker to prepare a hot coffee for him, just as how she did everything before when she was still in the house.

Finally, after 30 minutes, Minho went out of his room while drying his hair with a towel. He saw a familiar set on the table for breakfast so he smiled to himself as he went there and sat. Yeojin then went out of the kitchen wiping her hands. “Oh. Good thing you're done washing up. Come on, have your breakfast.” She happily said and sat on another seat beside him.

She silently watched over Minho as he ate. “Won't you eat with me?” He asked after a while after realizing that Yeojin wasn't getting any food on her plate.

“I've had hot chocolate while cooking so I'm fine.” She said and just smiled.

However, Minho was determined to make her eat. He took a slice of bread and placed it on her plate. “You should eat.” As he knew she was fond of eating strawberry, Minho opened the strawberry jam and put some on the bread. “Hot chocolate isn't enough. It's still liquid. At least have this.” He instructed but Yeojin didn't move an inch so Minho looked at her in the eyes and insisted, “Breakfast is the most important meal of all. Come on.”

Yeojin nodded, and took the bread and started eating. He smiled and felt relieved after seeing that she followed his advice.

There was about 2 minutes of silence until Minho spoke again. “What if I feel like seeing you?”

She didn't answer immediately for she was both surprised and nervous after hearing that from him. She had to gather her thoughts properly before speaking out. “Well... you know where I live...”

“So I can see you?” Minho's eyes grew even bigger in excitement. He was hyper after knowing that there was a huge chance that she would allow him meet her anytime. “You mean I can go to you and ask you out?”

“Only if our schedules meet.” She told him which eventually lessened the smile on Minho's face. “I mean... you have school, and I think I'll have to find a job anytime soon to probably feed myself again. So I'm not sure, but if your schedule fits mine, then...”

“I'll make that happen.” Minho nodded as if he was already sure about it. “Soon, you'll be surprised of me appearing after your door.” He chuckled as he continued eating.

Yeojin, still, couldn't believe that Minho, began to really open up about his feelings. She was really surprised about his boldness, about how he expressed his feelings towards her and it really made her overwhelmed. She couldn't help but smile as he was showing a lot of cute sides to her, something that she never saw before.

But truthfully, she was wondering if it was really okay if she didn't admit any feelings to him. She was thinking if it was really okay for Minho not to have his feelings reciprocated. Somehow she was hoping that Minho was also looking forward to her admitting the truth.

But right now, she couldn't tell him directly how she was feeling. Yes, maybe Minho already felt that she had the same feelings, but she knew it would be better to have her feelings voiced out, but she can't. She was too afraid to do so. Because if she did, then she knew she can't go out of it anymore. She was just afraid – still afraid.

Or maybe it was because she still felt trapped. Her marriage to Jonghyun was still effective. They were still considered a married couple since the divorce petition hasn't confirmed yet. Maybe she still felt that somehow, she wasn't as free as Minho, so she really couldn't expressed herself.

“Yeojin-ah..” Minho uttered after noticing that Yeojin was thinking deeply again. “There is nothing to feel pressured about. I'll tell you one thing: “I like you” or “I love you” are not questions, so they don't need to be answered. But if you feel bothered about not saying something to me in return, then you can just tell me you're grateful... grateful that I like you and value you so much.”

She smiled, but shook her head. “One day, I can finally say that words that would make you feel the same way as I am right now.”

Minho nodded, “I'm excited to hear that.”