Gullible||Saeran

12. I love you

I yawn feeling exhausted. It was past midnight... 'Nari...' I wanted to go to her so bad, but...the chances of her being awake are low. I slowly came up to her door before bringing my hand up getting ready to knock, but I stop myself before softly sighing while placing my hand on the door.

"Huh?" The door slightly opened immediately making me worry. I quickly go in wanting to make sure she's alright. My heart stops as I see her laying on the bed with the moonlight shining upon her coming from the window. I slightly move back slowly closing the door behind me.

I tried my best to not make a sound, but the floor creaked every now and then. Although it didn't seem to wake her. She must've been exhausted too...

Her soft breathing was heavenly, and I couldn't help, but reach my hand out. I stopped as I stared down at my hand. I wanted to stroke her hair with my fingertips... I take off my right glove before softly reaching out, and stroking her hair slightly touching her skin in the midst of doing so. It left a tingly feeling...

"Mmh~ Ray?" My eyes slightly widen as she spoke my name. "Are...your there?" She softly spoke although she still seemed asleep...

"Yes, I am here," I couldn't stop myself from replying back. With my hand I slowly began pushing her hair back that was covered her forehead.

"Uh..." she let out a sound as she leaned up into my hand. I push my lips together as I wonder what she's thinking, or rather dreaming about. 'Are my actions right now affecting them?' If they are then...I'd like for her to have a nice dream.

I slowly lean in before kissing her forehead, and afterwards slightly moving lower to her ear, "I love you..." I softly whisper.

She won't remember what I said...of course she won't...She was asleep...although saying it did make me feel a lot better. It lifted a bit of a weight off my chest as I walked out before closing the door.

...Her room smelled nice. I felt my face grow hot as I lean up against her door. I cover my face with my sleeve as I shut my eyes...

'her scent got on me...'

...

"...Ray..." Those were the first words I spoke as I woke up which immediately made me jump up feeling embarrassed. I look around feeling flustered which wasn't normal. 'A dream?' I felt like I was kissed by someone although why would I dream such a tasteless dream. My dreams were often reminders of the past so why am I all of a sudden... 'Why am I overthinking this?' My mind goes blank as I question this.

I soon dig my face into my blanket, but it suddenly hit me... There was a different scent. A familiar scent that smelled good, and it made me feel embarrassed now that I've noticed it was mixed in with mine. I must be hallucinating...Maybe trying to smell something good is a coping mechanism?

My phone soon rings making me jump. 'Damn it!' Not this early! Seven, that guy already has my whole schedule worked out...which is pretty surprising. "What?" I immediately pick it up, "it's too early."

"I see..." he sighs. "One, two, three?"

"Huh? Are you expecting me to say ice cream or something."

"No, I actually called just to make sure of something."

"And that is?"

"Every time I call you just assume it's not for chit chat. Since it can possibly be more dangerous every time we use this phone."