Through The Window

14. Sleep over

After finishing dinner, all of them were sitting in the living room.

It was already 9 p.m.

“Bye, mom… bye, dad… we want to go home,” Yujin said.

“Eish, Yujin aaa, just sleep here. It’s almost midnight,” his mom replied.

“I’m okay with it, but Wonyoung…” Yujin looked at her.
“Are you okay with it?”

She nodded.

Alright then. It seemed like Yujin had to sleep in the guestroom.

“Yujin, you sleep at the guestroom. Is it okay?” his mom asked.

He nodded without hesitation.

“No, I will sleep at the guestroom,” Wonyoung said.

“Nvm, Wonyoung. You will sleep in Yujin’s room. Yujin has to clean the guestroom.”

“Yes, I need to do a few things at the guestroom, so you have to stay in my room. Is it okay?” Yujin said.

“But… that is your room. Why do you have to sleep at the guestroom? Let me sleep at the guestroom instead of you. I can clean it.”

“Nvm, Wonyoung aaa. You stay in my room, okay?”

“Right, sweetheart. Yujin, bring her to your room. Go follow Yujin, okay? Take a good rest, alright?”

“But—”

Yujin held her hand.
“Let’s go?”

She nodded.

This was his second comfort zone.

Yujin noticed her excited and shocked expression.

“Woahh! I like the design!”

“Really?? Wow, I’m proud of myself.”

“You designed this room?”

“Uhm, yeah, of course… sorry for the messy bed, ’cause I’m a bit lazy to tidy it.”

“I can sense it.”

“So, if you want to play or watch something, just let me know. I’ll help, okay?”

She nodded.

“If you want to take a bath, there’s a bathroom. Just take my shirt or hoodie, okay?”

“Nvm, I can wear this shirt back.”

“No, no. After you settle your bath, give me those shirts. I’ll wash them. Just use my clothes—take any one you want, okay?”

“Nvm, I can wash it by myself.”

“Wonyoung, you’re not well, so I will do it for you, okay? Full stop. Now go take a bath and sleep, okay? No objections accepted.”

She pouted.

“Yahh, you can’t do this to me!”

“Why not? I’m telling the truth. You’re not feeling well, so you need more rest.”

“Here, towel. Take a bath, okay? If you need anything, tell me right away. I want to play a few games on my PC. If you’re done, call my name, okay? If I don’t respond, tap me on the shoulder.”

“Okay then.”

Yujin missed this room.

Now, what should he play?

FIFA 2023.

But it seemed boring to play alone.

Should he call the duck?

“Helloww, duck! You free now?”

“Yoww, dogg, why?”

“On your PC, bro. It’s been a while since we had a 1v1 match, isn’t it?”

“You ask the wrong person, dude.”

“We’ll see, ducky.”

“Yahh, dogg, just give me one chance tho.”

“Nu uh… really, Yena 7–0?? HAHAHAHAHA!”

“BRO, AT LEAST GIVE ME ONE SCORE!”

“Hard work pays off, duck. Try again, okay? HAHAHAHAHA!”

“One more match? HAHAHAHAHA!”

“Okay, one more. This time I will win!”

“Bla bla bla. Try more, okay.”

Then Yujin felt a tiny hand tapping his shoulder.

“Oh—wait… hey, Yena, we’ll continue later. I’ve got to go! Bye!”

He logged out and switched off his PC.

“You done, Wony?” he asked.

She nodded, and he noticed she was already yawning.

“You sleepy?”

“Yes. I think this is the late effect of the medicine that I ate before I discharged.”

“Yeah, I think so. Come here… lie down.”

Yujin tucked her into his bed.

“Close your eyes, okay. Sleep tight, Wonyoung.”

He turned off all the lights and left one night light on.

“Yujin…”

“Yes, Wony?”

“Can you turn on one more light? It’s—it’s too dark here.”

“I’ll turn on the LED. Is it okay?”

She nodded.

“Okay. Goodnight, Wonyoung.”

“Night too, Yujin… thanks for today.”

He smiled warmly and closed the door.

Yujin went down to the kitchen to drink some water.

“How’s Wonyoung? Is she already asleep?” his mom asked.

“She’s already asleep, mom. Don’t worry. I made sure she was asleep before I came down.”

“Yujin… can I ask you something?”

“Sure, mom. What is it?”

“How did you meet Wonyoung actually?”

Yujin told her everything.

“Yujin…”

“Hmm?”

“Did you, by any chance, like Wonyoung?”

“Uhm… if I’m honest, yes. I know it seems fast, but… I don’t know. I like her. No… I love her.”

“Ahh, so my boy has fully moved on. It’s good, Yujin—seeing you happy again.”

“I know… I almost became such a brat these past few years… just because of her…”

“If you like Wonyoung, go and tell her. She really needs someone who can love her right and protect her. She’s too fragile.”

“I know, mom. Do you like her?”

“Of course. I like her personality and her soft voice. She’s cute, Yujin. You’re really lucky if you can make her your girlfriend. I’ll be the first person to arrange your marriage!”

“Mom, HAHA, relax, okay. I will make her mine one day. Give me some tips, mom. What do girls actually like?”

“You should know, Yujin—what Wonyoung likes besides strawberry milk.”

They both laughed, but suddenly they heard Wonyoung shouting from upstairs.

“AAAHHH! GET OFF FROM ME! I HATE YOU! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!”