SECRETS

Chapter 18

Y/n's POV

It's 2 a.m., and I find myself unable to sleep. Yeonjun is beside me, his arm wrapped around my waist while the other rests beneath my head. My mind is blank, and I'm staring at the ceiling, unable to find rest. Just then, Yeonjun stirs.

Yeonjun: Y/n, why aren't you sleeping?

Y/n: I can't, Yeonjun.

Yeonjun: Let me help you.

He gently removes his arms from around me and turns me around, causing me to fall on top of him. He hugs me tightly and begins to sway, making us both sway side to side on the bed.

Y/n: Yeonjun, I'm not a kid.

Yeonjun: Shhhhh, just sleep.

He repeats the soothing words, and slowly but surely, my eyes grow heavier, until finally, they close.

*Tring.... Tring..... Tring*

My alarm rudely awakens me, but I can't bring myself to get up. I'm trapped in Yeonjun's embrace, and I hear him silence the alarm. I decide to let myself drift back to sleep.

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My eyes flicker open, and I realize the sun is already high in the sky. I attempt to free myself from Yeonjun's grip, but he only tightens his hold.

**Y/n**: Yeonjun!

I pinch him, hoping to get his attention.

**Yeonjun**: Y/n, aaaa, wae wae wae.

**Y/n**: Get up, it's time.

Reluctantly, he releases me. I hurry to the restroom to freshen up and put on my colorful clothes, a comforting choice that makes me feel at home. As a child, I loved wearing bright colors, especially red, which is exactly what I'm wearing today.

Stepping out of the restroom, I find Yeonjun still half-awake. He turns to me and offers a sleepy compliment.

**Yeonjun**: You look beautiful!

I can't help but laugh at his endearing morning grogginess as I pinch his cheeks. I then make my way to Haneul's room, avoiding any embarrassing encounters, and head downstairs.

**Y/n**: Good morning.

**Eomma**: Oh, you're finally awake.

**Y/n**: Mm-hmm.

**Appa**: Good morning, dear.

**Soobin**: Umm, I came to your room at 8:00 to see you and your husband sleeping. It was cute, so I took a photo.

**Yeonjun**: What? You're such a creep, Soobin. Can't even get privacy in this house.

**Y/n**: Come on, it's not a big deal.

I move to the dining table for breakfast.

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It's 4:00 p.m., and I'm in our room, engrossed in my laptop, reviewing the sales of my company. A knock on the door interrupts my work.

**Y/n**: Come in, Kai.

**Kai**: How did you know it was me?

**Y/n**: Among your siblings, you're the only one who knows how to knock.

Kai enters, takes a seat on the bed, and gets comfortable before starting to speak.

**Kai**: Are you free?

**Y/n**: Yeah.

**Kai**: I have something to say.

**Y/n**: I'm all ears.