Soowon Worthy

Trip

Soohyun POV

Right after shooting, Jiwon and I went home together. I drove to her apartment to pick up her stuffs. We were going on our very first trip to celebrate my birthday. We decided to go to a secluded beach resort.

"We're almost done shooting..." I said while driving.

"Yeah. It's not yet over but I already feel nostalgic."

"I have accepted a new project,"

"You did? That fast?"

"HmHm. It was a black comedy mixed with action."

"Oh jinjja? I know you'll do great as always."

"Gomawo. But I will start training and shooting right after QOT. So..."

"So we won't be seeing each other that often?"

"Ye." Just thinking of not seeing her often made me sad and lonely. I really became so attached to her.

"It's ok oppa. Whenever we have available time, let's call each other and try to meet up as often as possible."

"Yes, let's do that."

We arrived at the resort past midnight. It was a solo house with complete amenities. There was a pool and a garden at the backyard while a couple of meters away in front was the beach.

"Oppa, let's surf tomorrow."

Here she goes again. Loving me more. I hugged her from behind after she put down her bag at the table.

I also tried to do the things she loves, like reading the book I saw her read in Germany. But just after a few lines I already fell asleep. We also went to a museum and I almost cracked my head open from trying to understand what the paintings were trying to convey. Mianhe Jiwonie.

"Did you bring a swimming attire?"

"HmHm," she nodded.

"I can't wait to see them," I said.

"Wae?" she asked.

I had no words. She was smart and thoughtful but sometimes she was also clueless and thick in the head just like me during our museum visits.

I ignored that and asked instead, "are you hungry? I'll make you a sandwich."

"Yeah, I'll just go and take a shower first to remove the make up," she kissed my cheek then went to the bedroom.

After spending time with Jiwon, she began to bring her walls down for me. She showed another side of her that other people often do not see. She was business savvy and very thrifty. She's still using iPhone 11 despite her loving to take pictures. She was also picky with food and was very clumsy. Not only once did she tripped from my carpet. It happened too many times that I figured out it was easier to remove the carpet than her not tripping from it.

And the best thing I noticed was that she was touchy. Whenever we walk, she would hold my arm. Whenever we're sitting on the couch, she would snuggle with me. Whenever I hug her from behind, she would turn around and hug me back. And whenever she needed to go somewhere, she would kiss me before going. I loved it but these touches were driving me crazy. We kissed a lot, I made sure of that. But we never go beyond.

After showering, I found Jiwon sitting on the living room reading a book. I sat beside her and she automatically adjusted to put her legs over mine. But she continued reading.

That won't do. I took the book from her hand and tickled her. She pointed out how childish I was at being ignored. I was leaning in for a kiss but she stopped me.

"Oh matda! I have a gift for you," she exclaimed. She tried to stand up but I stopped her. She could give that to me later. I wanted my kiss first. But she squirmed to get off of my arms. I sighed and let her go.

She handed me a ring box. She's giving me a ring? But when I opened it, it was a brooch with the old PBA (Professional Bowling Association) symbol. Around the logo was the name of one of my idols, Earl Anthony. I looked at her in surprise. I haven't told her about him yet.

"O-ottoke? How did you know?"

"I just deduced. You love bowling. So you definitely have someone you look up to. Earl Anthony fits in your type. He was a leftie. He also excelled in golf. He was also the type of guy who won't stop until he perfected a move. He was a legend and very inspiring," she counted her reasons with her fingers.

No one has ever understood me the way she did. No one made me feel the way she was making me feel.

I gently placed the gift in the side table and pulled Jiwonie to my lap. I kissed her gently like I never did before. Our lips moved with one another. Our breaths mingled smoothly. I cupped her jaw and rubbed my thumb on her smooth cheek. This kiss wasn't sensual at all, it was all pure love.

"Happy birthday, uri Soohyunie," she whispered.

"Saranghae, uri Jiwonie." I gave her two more deep pecks before I grabbed her leg to straddle me. She blinked at the position. Face to face, chest to chest, hips to hips and legs to legs. I wrapped my one arm around her slender waist to pull her body closer. My other hand went to the back of her neck and guided her to my lips.

"Saranghae..." I repeated.