FALLING IN LOVE

CHAPTER 31

MINA'S POV

I woke up with a pleasant feeling in my stomach. I could feel someone's arm over me and knowing who it was just gave me a sense of security and safety.

Taking care not to make a sound, I turned to the other side so I was staring at the most handsome sight I'd ever had the pleasure of seeing in the morning.

Chaeyoung was fast asleep, his head lying on one of his arms while the other was around me.

His lips were slightly apart but that only made him cuter. His hair was messy and some of it was all over his face, adding even more cuteness to his messy morning look.

Did he really look like this every morning? If he did, I have half a mind to have him sleep over every day.

I have no idea how long I stared at him but it must have been a while. I was so captured by his features that I didn't notice when he woke up.

"Take a picture. It lasts longer", He mumbled smugly, his eyes still closed.

My cheeks blushed out of embarrassment at being caught in the act.

I tried to think of a snarky comeback but found the words kept getting caught in my throat as my eyes were glued to his face.

"Good morning, beautiful", He said, opening his eyes. My cheeks blushed again and I was pretty sure that I looked like a giant tomato by now.

"Did you sleep well?".

"Uhmmm", I nodded, struggling to find my voice.

"I mean, yes. I did sleep well. You?".

"How could I not sleep well when I had an angel in my arms?", He caressed my face as he spoke. I blushed yet again. If I didn't know better, I'd think he was doing this on purpose.

Just so you know, nothing happened last night. We kissed and sorta made out but other than that, I'm still completely pure V, for the most part at least.

"Mina", Chaeyoung started, turning serious all of a sudden.

"We have to talk", I nodded slowly.

We did have to talk. It was obvious that we couldn't go on pretending that there wasn't something between us especially with yesterday's events. The only question was. What did it mean for us?.

"You're right. We have a lot to talk about", I admitted.

"I know we made rules and all but we can't go on pretending that something isn't happening between us so I'm just gonna come right out and say it!", He took a deep breath and burst out.

"I think I have feelings for you".

Even though I'd been expecting something like this, it still didn't lessen the shock that came from hearing it out loud.

"Do you...do you mean that?", I asked, looking into his eyes.

"I do and with your permission, I'd like for us to take it to the next level".

"You mean~".

"Yes. I want you to be my girlfriend, for real this time, if you'll have me", He took my hands in his.

"I don't know what to say".

"You don't have to say yes right away. You can take time to think things over if you~".

"No, it's not that. I do want to say yes. It's just...".

"What is it, Mina?", Chaeyoung asked, brushing back a few strands of air from my face.

I smiled at him and continued.

"My last boyfriend, Jeongyeon, he really hurt me. I thought he and I would be together forever but things didn't work out that way. I just I'm scared of getting hurt. I don't want to get hurt that way again", My voice was breaking as I talked.

"I understand that. I get it. I've been hurt too. My last girlfriend, Somi, she hurt me, like really bad. It was hard to get back on my feet after that. Most times, I just wanted to crawl up into a hole and die. I thought that maybe I wasn't good enough, maybe that was why she did what she did".

"It's hard to get over something like that. It's okay to be scared but we shouldn't let that fear stop us from enjoying all the good that life has to offer".

"I don't know what Jeongyeon did to you but I'm not him. And if you'll give me the chance, I'd like to show you that. What do you say?", He extended his hand towards me.

"I say. I'm ready if you're ready", I took his hand.

"So does that mean?".

"Yes, I'll be your girlfriend, for real this time!", I squealed excitedly.

"Really?".

"Yes really!".

"Oh my gosh! You mean it?".

"Yes, I do mean it, Babe. Now shut up and kiss me already!".

"With pleasure", His eyes twinkled and his lips spread in a grin.

Chaeyoung snaked his arms around me and pulled me towards him before crashing his lips against mine. Nothing had ever felt better as his lips parted mine, his tongue delving into my mouth.

We kissed like we were each other's life force and needed the other to survive. I wrapped my hands around him, arching my neck back to deepen the kiss.

Chaeyoung's hands were everywhere and anywhere, touching all the right places.

I moaned softly into his mouth which he seemed to like. Pulling away, Chaeyoung kissed the corner of my lips then my jawline then down to my neck.

I couldn't tell what he was doing with his tongue but whatever it was, it felt good.

I threw my head back to give him a better angle and bit my lip to stop myself from moaning out loud.

My eyes were glazed and everything was starting to blur. My hand were buried in Chaeyoung's mass of silky hair and I was pulling on it.

All of a sudden, Chaeyoung's lip were on mine again. This time, he kissed me long and slow as though savouring every moment.

We stayed in the same position kissing for only God knows how long before we eventually parted for air. Chaeyoung lean in such that our forehead touched, both of us panting.

"How do you feel about this?", He breathed.

"I feel amazing!", I grinned, my words coming out in short bursts.

"That's good to hear. I should probably go now".

I pouted.

"Why?".

"Well, we wouldn't want your minor or worse, your dad walking in on us, would we?".

"Well I guess not", I agreed sighing deeply.

"No need to be down. I'll see you soon enough", He caressed my cheek.

"Yeah, I guess".

Chaeyoung smiled as he rolled out of bed, grabbing his laptop and bag with him.

He shoved the laptop into the bag and made his way to the window with me following closely behind him.

"See you later, Real Girlfriend", He winked, pressing a kiss to my forehead before making his way down.

Once his feet were planted on the floor, I let out a sigh of relief.

"Chaeyoung, see you later", I blew him a kiss. He blew me one in return and waved.

I stepped back and closed the windows. I twirled around a bit before falling back on my bed, a big smile on my face.

I can't believe it. Chaeyoung has feelings for me.

All this while, I've been scared of getting hurt again and having my feelings rejected when it was mutual. But I guess that's all in the past now because Son frigging Chaeyoung is my boyfriend, for real this time.

Oh happy day!.

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A/N: Sorry if there were typos and grammatical errors.