/ˈyo͞onəˌvərs / stōns/

An expression of surprise took over Gong-Gan’s features when the woman made him stop walking, but it soon made way to a ( very much ) endearing one as she spoke so certainly of her decision. It made him remember about how hard it had being for her to give him a chance, and how he seemed to not ruin said chance so far. Taking the chance that his hands were now free since her arms were around his waist, Gong-Gan cupped the woman’s cheeks and pressed a soft, lingering kiss on the center of her forehead. “ I told you we would make things work out. “ He was feeling as proud of himself at that moment as he had felt grateful for the opportunity she had given him ever since they started to officially ( even if secretly ) dating. Once having retaken on their steps, his hand had being quick to find Chaewon’s, fingers fitting themselves between hers to be able to walk hand in hand, not worrying about being seeing even if at that very moment they were talking about remaining hidden from her siblings, “ It’s settled then! We should start our escapade as soon as possible. “ an excite snicker pushed past his lips, one that became louder and more amused-sounding when she called him manly, even if it was as a way of trying to describe his relationship with her brother, “ Honestly, if i had a sister and Jiwon was dating her, i would whoop his ass... “ he flashed her a sheepish smile that accompanied the shrug of his shoulders. “ But i would also have liked to know as soon as possible. So yes, i do think we should tell them soon. “

“ Oh right, you are not. My bad. “ Ma-Eum indulges her with a playful smirk growing on his lips before they are kissed, only to mirror her bright smile afterwards. A smile that makes his heart go on a frenzy. When he was bid to remain on Earth, he found beauty in the planet, the people, and tried his best to help them to the peak of his capacities, but he didn’t know true beauty, nor a true need to seek for someone’s happiness until he met Minji, and he just knew that life without her would never again be the same. “ That doesn’t sounds much like a thread though, i might actually disobey you just so that you’ll do that. “ He laughed softly at his own cheeky words, but of course he wouldn’t dare to go against her words and remained laying down on the bed, patiently waiting for the moment in which she joins him again. “ Oh... “ He spills a soft sound of surprise as he brings his wrist over his eyes so that he can have a closer look of the gift, a clever design that makes him laugh gleefully “ No pun intended? “ He refers to the charms before looking up at her with his eyes having taken the shapes of crescents, only to push himself to sit up on the bed so that he can thread his fingers with the hair strands behind her nape and pulls her in for a loving kiss. “ Thank you. “ He presses their foreheads together, closing his eyes while breathing in her scent, filling his lungs. “ I love it, almost as much as i love you. “

This whole conversation could have being rather dumb, but it was good to remember that Yeeun didn’t know about many of the ways humans dealt with things, and in reality Dongyeon didn’t either. “ Yes, i am happy now. “ But just as how quickly this topic had bloomed, it wilted to make way to honest and bright smiles from both of them, and he too laughed softly afterwards. “ I hope that you are too. “ With a nod of his head, and pulling her close to his side, he retook on their steps to lead their way again. “ You know, now i’m really looking forward to look at this actor you like so much, “ He now felt a little more confident about it to joke about it. “ i’m gonna count in how many ways i’m cooler than him. “

Even if Chaewon didn’t dare ( or didn’t want ) to look at him, Gong-Gan wasn’t going to take his gaze away from her, because he felt that, if given a chance, the woman’s worries that he was sure were flooding her mind at the moment, would make her literally run away from him if given a chance. He wouldn’t oppose to her rejecting him, whatever her decision was about what to do with what she now knew about his feelings, he would respect that, but he hoped that at least he would be given a hint, some sort of answer as to what was going to happen between them. His heart skipped a beat when she finally spoke, even if her voice was soft, Gong-Gan couldn’t pay attention to anything else than her voice, remaining quiet as he let her spoke her mind, he believed it was better for her to let it all out, so that he could find a solution to everything that tormented her afterwards. He was not expecting for her to grab his hand, ( given away by the sudden raising of his eyebrows ), but it somehow made him feel calm, their warmth and softness was something he definitely didn’t want to let go of, “ Feelings can change, yes. But why believe they can’t change for the better? Why do you believe that i will find someone better? Why can’t you believe that one day i’m gonna look at you and i’m gonna realize that you’re the best thing that could ever happen in my life? “ he gave the woman’s hand a gentle squeeze. “ That is what i want to believe, and what i want to help you believe too. Besides, what if is you the one that finds someone way much better than me? “ A more playful smile made it’s home in his lips. “ What if i help you fix some broken parts of yourself for the person that comes after me? It’s a risk on both sides Chaewon, one that i’m willing to take. I know it’s a lot to ask for... but i really would like for you to give me a chance one day. “

“ I locked him in the closet, just for tonight. “ The more time the woman spends in his arms, the more complete Ma-Eum feels, and the easier it is for him to wipe away all those worries and continue with their routine as if she had never left to fulfill her duties. He knew what they were about, and that they were wrong, but he had vowed never to mingle with them, because to him everything about Minji was beautiful and he wasn’t going to let something that was out of her control taint his image of her. There was a time in which he too did so many gruesome things, nobody else might remember them, but he ( and his siblings ) did. When her arms curled around his neck and their forehead pressed together, an immense happiness took over him, and the smile that took over his lips only stretched their corners wider the more she spoke in the same way as he did a moment before. “ You’re not fooling anyone, “ He teased while stealing another kiss of her lips, they were just so addictive, he couldn’t imagine a time in which he would get tired of them. “ you’re just as sappy as i am. But tonight we’re allowed to be, since we were apart for so long. “ Indulging into her ushering, Ma-Eum laid back on the bed, eyebrows arched under his fringe as he looked up at the woman with the most curious and expectant look in his green and brown eyes. “ You did? What is it? “

( This dynamic better start working and i better get more free time soon or else imma just quit for good lol )

“ Is this what you want? “ Hyeonsil spoke through a clenched jaw, every muscle of his body tense to the core and he kept his face burier over her stomach, although if Anneke were to glance down to him she would be able to see the red glow of his eyes, peeking through his squeezed eyelids. “ It’s riches and status what this nobody is offering you? “ His anger was obvious, and he wasn’t going to give up on the woman just like that, not now, not ever. “ What could he possibly give you that i can’t? “

Gong-Gan was absolutely expecting an answer similar to what the woman had just tell him, because he knew her. He hadn’t intend for him to fall for his friend’s sister, it had just happened. Gong-Gan had fallen for who she was, for that hard exterior that was hiding a gentle and loving girl deep inside, he’d gotten glimpses of that here and there and he wanted to be able to discover more of them; he wasn’t perfect either and sure, most people would think that they had nothing in common and that they couldn’t be more different, but that’s exactly why he knew that they could be something beautiful together. “ I don’t care. “ His words were soft, the tone in his voice calm, and there was even a sweet smile taking over his lips. “ Take a week, a year, take the rest of your life but know that my feelings for you won’t change, Chaewon. “ Gong-Gan was determinate for her to know that he meant it every time he said he liked her, because whether she accepted his feelings or not, he had never before felt anything like it, and he just knew they were as real as they would get, “ And if you ever decide to give me a chance, i will gladly clear your doubts, ease your worries. I will reassure you as much as you need it and i will talk to you every five minutes if necessary. “ he gave a firm nod, and the smile that took over his lips was so bright and sincere that it turned the shape of his eyes into that of crescents. “ You might think you’re broken, you might actually be. But i want to show you that even a damaged person can love and be loved. “

Feeling the weight and warmth of the woman atop of his body was comforting, after so many weeks of being apart, and each kiss she planted on his skin was a silent gesture of reassurance that he wasn’t dreaming and she was truly back in his arms. Despite being ( more like acting as if he were so ) mature, his worries, even if unvoiced, were eating him alive from the inside out whenever she was away tending business. “ If it’s of any consolation. Even this bed felt uncomfortable during all those nights you were away. “ Ma-Eum’s words were nothing but the truth, nothing felt right without Minji by his side. His head tilted when he saw her fumbling behind her neck, and a smile took over his lips, made it all the way to his eyes when his necklace was dangled in front of him, an agreement they both had for her to always have a reason to come back. “ I’m glad you kept your promise. “ Instead of going for the piece of jewelry, Ma-Eum’s hand went pass it and cupped the woman’s face to pull her closer and be able to press their lips together on a lingering ( and very loving ) kiss. “ Thank you, Minji. “

“ Fine, “ He finally gives in. “ we’ll take my car. “ For the firs time in what it’s probably forever, Hyeonsil prays that the woman is not there anymore as he leads the way back to the parking lot, his hand never freeing Anneke’s from it’s grip, and in all honestly, if the woman were to still be there, he wouldn’t stop Anneke from getting rid of her in whatever way it pleased her, because it would mean that she wanted him all for herself again.