𝕘𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣...ʳᵉˢᵗᵃʳᵗ? [ꜱᴜɴɢ ᴊɪɴ-ᴡᴏᴏ ꜰᴇᴍ!ᴏᴄ]

CHAPTER#3

THE SYSTEM

WHEN JIN-WOO FIRST woke up, he did not expect to see the sleeping figure of Chaerin on a chair, her upper body slumped on the bed. Light snores escaped her, a thin line of drool dripping from the corner of her lips. Her hair and t-shirt were a total mess and her awkward angle made her look weird and unsightly.

But in Jin-woo’s eyes, she looked adorable.

“Hey, Chaerin, wake up.” He gently shook her shoulder. After a few more shakes, the girl finally woke up. Yawning widely, she stretched her arms, causing her shirt to ride up and revealing her toned lower stomach. Jin-woo’s cheeks reddened as he looked away.

A pair of arms engulfed him in a gentle hug, a hand petting his hair softly. Smiling, Jin-woo reciprocated the hug, wrapping his longer arms around the girl’s waist.

“I’m glad you’re okay,” Chaerin mumbled next to his ear, causing shivers to crawl down his spine.

“Thanks for worrying for me, Chaerin.” Jin-woo smiled, nuzzling into the female’s soft hair, all his worries dissipating immediately.

“Jin-woo, your leg seems fine too, I’m so glad you’re okay,” Chaerin pulled apart, much to Jin-woo’s distaste, and smiled at him brightly. Their arms were still around each other, both looking at each other with unsaid adoration.

“I heard from Mr Song that because of you, the survivors are safe. I’m so proud of you, and I’m sorry for not being there, but I’m very happy to see you alive and in one peace.” Chaerin stroked Jin-woo’s left cheeks softly.

The male felt his heart melt and quicken at the same time, he couldn’t be more thankful for someone who cared for him like that. She made him embrace all his faults and not feel bad about being the ‘weakest hunter’.

She was truly a gift sent to him from heaven.

‘Ehh why isn’t he saying anything?! Did I sound too cheesy? Dammit, I really ain’t good at this crap-‘

“Thanks, but I really didn’t do much-“

Their sweet moment was ruined when the door slammed open and two suited men walked in. The one with slicked back brown hair gave a nod to Chaerin, who nodded back with a small scowl.

“Are you finally awake now?” the one who nodded asked, handing over a card to Jin-woo. Chaerin slowly backed up but still stood near her friend.

“I’m sorry if I surprised you.”

“Who are you?” Jin-woo read the card slowly, then asked, “Why do the inspectors want to see me…?”