âThatâs the thing, baby.â She tells him, her eyes never leaving his features. âThere are so many things in my life. Iâve gotten sick and tired of all of them before I knew it, but then here you are, making me feel like I can lose everything else and be fine with just having you in my life. Iâm happy.â Often times sheâs overwhelmed for simply being forced to accept all those things, situations and the people into her life as everyone expects her to do so. There were times she wanted to break down, give it all up and just hide from the rest of the world but there was peace when he comes around. He keeps her from losing herself completely and for that, his existence alone was indeed a gift. âYouâre the best thing to ever happen to me, for all the good reasons and even if you think there are bad ones, I can only tell you that thereâs a silver lining in all those that I am more than thankful for.â Gently grabbing his hand and pressing a small kiss on his palm. âI feel so much for you. Is that allowed?â She was beyond âinterestedâ in him at this point but she knew both of them were being careful. Not because their feelings arenât true, but probably because they both fear crashing and falling apart in the end. Does she love him? Yes. Was she ready to admit it? Not yet.Â
âLike you know- I have this huge ass crush on you and I think I like you so much more than before. How do I say this? Iâm like meeting my ideal type for the nth time and still amazed at how perfect you are.â Hwayoung teases him playfully. Crinkling her nose bashfully, she could feel butterflies fluttering as he praises her. These are one of those moments when she feels beautiful. Though she knows that fact already, as almost everyone continues to say so, she canât help but feel like she went from being the little Bella he could easily overlook to being the Hwayoung that he can proudly call his. âI think your opinions are slightly biased because Iâm your girlfriend.â Playfully laughing it off as her cheeks grow warm. Summer has ended and yet he continues to make her feel warm. Hwayoung gasps and hits his shoulder playfully, she knows heâs fooling around and she canât help but tease him back. âHow did you know? Oh no, I have been exposed!â Turning her attention to the food, she grabs a sandwich, not wanting their romance to get in the way of her hunger. âI donât know. You stole my heart when I was five. I guess itâs the universeâs way to tell you that weâre meant to be.â Clicking her tongue and winking at his direction. She tries to be smooth, but sometimes she just looks awkward and childish. âDid you make this?â She lifts the sandwich. âIâm hoping you didnât forget to eat your meals on time. Iâd feel bad if you made time to surprise me like this and didnât eat on time.â
It was true that every person had an entire world in their heads. A different vision, a different everything. The more Hwayoung talked, the more he understood, the more he could know why he meant so much to her. Not like he didnât before, but this was much more insightful. In a way, he was aware that he was some kind of escape for her, someone she relied on when things got too stressful in her life. While it was flattering, he thought he now had a huge responsibility and, to be honest, it wasnât a problem, it was something he would have to cherish and protect, anything to make her happy. Anything for her to know she could rely on him anytime she needed him. âThat is allowed.â he responded, unable to keep a straight face when she pressed a kiss on his palm. He was quick to turn his hand and grab hers, now bringing it to his lips to kiss the back of it, âSince when is feeling a crime? As far as I know, itâs not. Iâm happy you have feelings for me.â he said, his eyes looking straight into her own, âI have feelings for you too. You are... special to me. No one has ever managed to do this, youâre the first and,â should he say it? Sure, why not? âThe last. I want you to be the last.âÂ
Honesty. Why not just be completely honest with her about his feelings? He knew it wasnât the right time to admit them, sure. But at least he wanted to let her know she wasnât the only one /feeling so much/, he wanted her to know he was too and hoped he was doing a good job at it. âIâm not biased, though. Itâs the truth. On top of that, youâre stunning and youâve always been wanted to do commercials, for your face to be everywhere. You canât lie to me, Bella.â he had been there since the beginning, who else would know her better? He also let his hand dive into the basket, grabbing a sandwich, letting out a chuckle when she hit his shoulder, âI did make them, by the way. If theyâre bad, feel free to call me out and Iâll try to... do better next time. And, donât worry, I always eat on time.â but he knew they wouldnât be, because he was actually a pretty decent cook. Before taking a bite, he smiled at her, âYou know? I donât think me stealing your heart when you were five has anything to do with that.â he made a brief pause, âI think, itâs this.â his hand motioned as if drawing a circle in the air, âItâs what weâre doing now. Finding our way back to each other, trying it again. I think this is... that sign. Or maybe Iâm being too cheesy and ridiculous right now.â he shrugged, bringing the sandwich up and taking a bite.