Chapter 5

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Danielle's POV:

As it grew darker, we agreed it was time to head home. Haerin walked me to my place, but it was already 10 PM by the time we arrived.

Just as she was about to leave, I gently grabbed her wrist, making her turn around.

"Haerin, it's far too late for you to walk home alone. You might get hurt or worse... It'll be safer for you to stay here for the night..."

"I'll be fine, you don't need to worry-" Haerin tried to reassure me, but I interrupted, my voice tinged with pleading. "please..."

Haerin let out a defeated sigh, reluctantly giving in, "Fine, but just for tonight, alright?"

I couldn't help but grin with happiness at her response. "Yay!" I exclaimed cheerfully, relishing the thought of having her stay over.

~time skip~

Haerin borrowed some of my clothes and drifted off to sleep pretty quickly. She layed peacefully in my bed, resembling a content little cat as she slept.

 She layed peacefully in my bed, resembling a content little cat as she slept

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Haerin's POV:
(2am)

I jolted awake in the middle of the night, still in Danielle's bed. Somehow, I didn't recall falling asleep, and my phone was laying on the bedside table. As I was about to grab it, I felt a realization wash over me - DANIELLE WAS CUDDLING ME IN HER SLEEP!? I froze in place as Danielle nuzzled her nose into the crook of my neck, getting even closer to me in her sleep.

Attempting not to awaken Danielle, I layed completely still, but my heartbeat quickened, and a strange warmth flushed across my cheeks. Why was my body reacting this way? I had never felt anything like this before, and I couldn't make sense of my emotions.

~time skip~

As the sun rose, I realized I had barely slept a wink all night. How could I have possibly dozed off when Danielle was clinging onto me like a koala the whole night!? But, It wasn't entirely unpleasant, though. In fact, I admit, I may have secretly enjoyed it..

Danielle began to stir and, after a while, woke up, her arms still wrapped tightly around me. With a soft sigh, she murmured, "Haerin...?" Before nestling her head into my neck and gently planting a small kiss on my skin. What. The. Fuck.

"Haerinie.." Danielle mumbled, shifting her leg across my waist as she clung even closer to me. She planted another kiss on my neck, and my face flushed with an even deeper shade of red than before.

"i-.. W-what are you.. doing, Danielle..?" I stuttered, my cheeks flushed red. She lifted her head from my neck, her eyes widening in surprise before quickly pulling away and shouting, "I'M SORRY, I'M SO SORRY. I DON'T KNOW WHAT CAME OVER ME!"

A deep blush painted my cheeks as I responded, "It's fine, really."

Uncertainty tugged at me as I grappled with my feelings. Why did I find myself enjoying her affectionate gestures? Physical touch has never been my forte, or so I had thought. But her embrace felt comforting and, to my surprise... nice..?

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