Hard to love : A haesoo love story

Bonus : Coming out (part 5)

Hello everyone,

I'm sorry I couldn't keep my promise of publishing it quickly but when you see the length of this chapter, I hope you'll understand. 

I hope you like it . Let me know which part you liked the most and which one you liked the least. 

Enjoy.

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The next day, Jisoo and Haein slowly woke up from a long sleep that had stretched well past noon. Their bodies were still wrapped around each other, a testament to the closeness they sought even in sleep. Jisoo opened her eyes and caught Haein's beaming face; she replied with a sleepy smile of her own. "Good morning, Oppa."

"It's not exactly morning anymore, Jisooya" Haein said, as he closed the gap between them and placed a soft kiss on Jisoo's lips, then tenderly stroked her cheek, asking, "How did you sleep?"

"Im not done sleeping" Jisoo murmured.

"Me neither," Haein agreed sleepily, letting out a yawn and pulling Jisoo closer to him. "But we have a plane to catch."

Jisoo let out a disgruntled groan at the reminder of their upcoming flight, dreading the thought of leaving their cozy bed. "Just five more minutes," she mumbled sleepily.

Chuckling, Haein shook his head and agreed, "Alright, five more minutes." He held Jisoo close, as they both squeezed their eyes shut for a few extra moments of rest. A nearby phone began to ring, pulling Haein from his peaceful daze. Reluctantly, Haein reached over to silence the phone, knowing that their five minutes were up. "Time to get up, baby," he said with a gentle nudge to Jisoo.

Slowly stretching, they both sat up in bed, still wrapped in each other's arms. Jisoo sighed softly and rested her head on Haein's shoulder, sharing a quiet moment before their busy day began. Not quite ready to face the day, Jisoo flopped back down on the bed. Haein laughed at how adorable she looked, struggling to stay awake. With a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, he decided to use the only weapon he had at his disposal: kisses. He started by gently kissing her forehead, then her cheeks, the tip of her nose, and finally her neck. Jisoo's sleepy grumbles were no match for Haein's affectionate assault, and she eventually started stirring, her eyes opening and a smile spreading on her face. "Fine, I'm up," she admitted, playfully pushing him away as she sat up in bed.

Haein took a shower and got dressed first. His bags had been packed for a whole week now – you could tell how excited he was! Jisoo, on the other hand, still needed to pack. But she was a light packer and always knew what to bring. She had already organized her sundresses, jeans, t-shirts, and bathing suits into neat piles and just needed to transfer them into her suitcase.

Deciding he didn't feel like cooking, Haein ordered breakfast for the two of them. Jisoo declined the food, opting for the iced americano to sip on while she finished packing. Haein sat on the floor and watched her, feeling a bit clingy this morning. But then again, who wouldn't want to stare at this goddess do anything?

She zipped up her suitcase and looked over at Haein, who was still sitting on the floor admiring her. Smiling, she walked over and crouched down in front of him. "You know, it's not polite to stare," she teased, a playful glint in her eyes. Haein grinned, reaching out to pull her into his arms for a quick hug. "How can I resist when the view is this beautiful?" he replied smoothly, earning a chuckle and an eye-roll from Jisoo .

Their managers picked them up in the same car, to drop them off at the airport. In the past 10 years, Jisoo has never travelled outside of Korea without her managers and neither has Haein. This was definitely a first. Dressed casually in matching black Adidas pants and t-shirts - hers black and his a classic white Dior - they both wore jean jackets, masks, and caps. Having already checked in online and sent their luggage ahead with an earlier team, they opted for a discreet back entrance to avoid any unwanted attention from cameras or fans. Jennie and Taehyung also took this route, arriving half an hour later. The four friends gathered in a private room within the first-class lounge.