Haein went to Jisoo's room. He softly knocked at the door before he came in. Chelsea was sitting on the bed.
"Dada…!!" Chelsea shouted as she stood up. She raised both of her arms as Haein came closer. Haein hugged her tight. Chelsea pulled away and her tiny hand play around his hair.
"How are you?" He asked Chelsea thoughtfully.
"I have fever dada, but I am okay now."
Haein placed his palm on her forehead. She is still hot. Chelsea was still standing, beaming at him as he was sitting on the bedside.
"Have you eaten?" Haein asked. Chelsea just nodded. She sat down and leaned at the headboard. "Sleep. Dada will be outside."
"Don't leave." She pleaded, clutching her little hands on his polo, shaking her head. He settled himself next to her.
"Lay down and sleep. I'll stay."
Chelsea laid down and closed her eyes, Haein brushing her hair through his fingers. Not too long, he fell asleep too.
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"Hey." Jisoo shot a glance at the wall clock.
10PM.
Haein had been in front of his laptop for 4 hours already.
"Aren't you going home? It's already 10PM."
Haein looked at his watch, and diverted his eyes back on the laptop. "I am sleeping here tonight."
"You really don't have to do that." Jisoo exclaimed to him. She was shaking her head profusely.
"I am not going home okay?" His answer with finality.
Jisoo went to the kitchen to make coffee for herself. She went back to the dining room holding the mug.
"Do you want one?" Haein shook his head. "Do you have beer?" He chuckled.
"Chelsea only had mild fever Haein, I can take care of her." Jisoo muttered.
Haein smiled. He held his right hand towards her, signaling her to step closer. Jisoo walked towards him. Haein turned off his laptop and flipped it down as she stepped closer. Jisoo was standing in front of him in between his legs.
"Why?" She asked.
"Do you want to know why I stayed?" Haein asked. Jisoo raised her eyebrows. She placed both her hands on his shoulder.
"Remember I told you once to share your pain and burden with me? I want this. I want to see this side of you. I want to help you by taking our turns watching her. I want you to feel you are not alone anymore."
Jisoo touched his face. Then she played with the strands of the hair on Haein's forehead, just like what Chelsea always does. Haein held her hand.
"That Chelsea's gesture pulled all the strings of my heart. At all times." Jisoo just smiled. She continued to play on his bangs. Haein pulled her, making her sit on his lap.
"Hey, what if mom wakes up?" She was about to stand up when Haein pulled her closer.
"5 minutes."
Jisoo chuckled. She remembered this well during their team building. "You always negotiate time." She was laughing and teasing him.
"What are we Ji? Tell me how you feel about me." His eyes are on hers never leaving. Jisoo can feel her heartbeat racing erratically. Her smile disappeared as his face is now serious.
"Haein…"
Haein bit his lip, sadness in his eyes. He forced a fake smile. "I should have not asked yet. I can still wait."
Jisoo cupped his face as she leaned forward to him. Her lips softly touching his. "Yes Haein, yes."
She whispered as she slightly pulled away to look at his reaction.
Haein's face went from pale to joyous. He was biting his lip so hard and avoid grinning but he failed.
"Are you saying?...."
She nodded planting another peck on him. He was about to squeal loud when she placed her index finger on his lips, silencing him.
"How am I supposed to be silent, I should be shouting of happiness now."
Jisoo grabbed his nape to kiss him again, her one hand on his chest, now the kiss is more passionate. Haein used his left arm to pull her on the waist and his right to support her neck, making the kiss deeper. She slowly pulled away again, both of their breathings ragged.
"That's enough for your silence."
Both of them giggled hard. Jisoo touched his face again. "I love you too Haein. I am sorry it took me too long to say this."
He stared at her, still on shock.
"Thank you for saying yes." He kissed her cheek, his forehead rested on her chin.
"I don't know Haein." She whispered, her voice showing doubt. "But I decided to trust you," she stopped, tilting her head to look at him. "I decided to trust my heart again."
He leaned forward to kiss her again. "I know it will be very hard for you to build that trust on me because of my commitment issues before," he traced his fingers on her face, "but because of you I tried. I will continue to try." He continued to trail his finger on her face. "I promised myself before not to fall in love," he planted another kiss, this time on her nose, "but I am making you an exception," he gave her another peck on the lips, "my only exception."
"I didn't know you can give cringey lines." Jisoo said, teasing him. His red went red. "Are you blushing Mr. Womanizer?" She pinched his nose too hard. He hugged her again.
"You will still bear with me right? I still have a lot of things to deal with. My dad, Chelsea's dad. My trust on you."
"I can deal with that more than now."
He was about to kiss her again when she stopped him. "Enough, you've kissed me so much."
