The morning sun streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. I stirred awake, feeling the comforting weight of Sunghoon's arm draped over me. The events of the past weeks had been a whirlwind of danger, strategy, and intense emotions, but in this quiet moment, everything felt perfect.
I turned to face him, watching as he slowly opened his eyes. His gaze softened as he looked at me, a small smile playing on his lips. "Good morning, Eunchae," he whispered, his voice husky with sleep.
"Good morning," I replied, smiling back. "How did you sleep?"
"Better than I have in a long time," he said, gently brushing a strand of hair from my face. "You?"
"Me too," I said, leaning into his touch. "I could get used to this."
His smile widened, and he pulled me closer, his warmth enveloping me. "So could I."
For a while, we lay there in comfortable silence, simply enjoying each other's presence. The world outside could wait; for now, we were content to just be together.
Eventually, the call of breakfast pulled us from bed. Sunghoon insisted on making pancakes, and I watched in amusement as he navigated the kitchen with surprising skill. "I didn't know you could cook," I teased, leaning against the counter.
"There's a lot you don't know about me," he replied with a playful wink.
As we ate, we talked about everything and nothing—favorite movies, childhood memories, dreams for the future. It was a normal, everyday conversation, but it felt special because it was with him.
After breakfast, we decided to take a walk. The weather was perfect, with a gentle breeze and clear blue skies. Hand in hand, we strolled through the park, enjoying the tranquility and each other's company.
Sunghoon stopped by a bench under a large oak tree and pulled me to sit beside him. "Eunchae," he began, his tone serious. "There's something I've been wanting to tell you."
"What is it?" I asked, my heart skipping a beat.
He took a deep breath, his eyes locking onto mine. "I know we've been through so much together, and I know how dangerous our world can be. But I need you to know that I love you more than anything. You're my strength, my hope, my everything."
Tears filled my eyes at his heartfelt confession. "Sunghoon, I love you too. You've changed my life in ways I never imagined. I can't imagine my world without you."
He cupped my face in his hands, his thumbs gently wiping away my tears. "Then let's promise each other that no matter what happens, we'll always find our way back to each other."
"I promise," I whispered, my voice thick with emotion.
He leaned in, capturing my lips in a tender kiss. It was a kiss filled with love, promise, and the unspoken vows we had made to each other. When we finally pulled apart, we stayed close, foreheads touching, breathing each other in.
As the day went on, we decided to revisit some of our favorite spots in the city. We went to the little café where we had shared countless conversations over coffee, walked along the riverbank where we had once watched the sunset, and visited the bookstore where our journey had taken an unexpected turn.
In the afternoon, we found ourselves back at the rooftop of my apartment building, the place where so many of our important moments had happened. The sun was beginning to set, casting a golden hue over the city.
Sunghoon wrapped his arms around me from behind, resting his chin on my shoulder. "Do you remember the first time we came up here?" he asked softly.
"I do," I said, smiling at the memory. "It feels like a lifetime ago."
"It does," he agreed. "But every moment since then has been worth it, because it brought me to you."
We stood there, watching the sun dip below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. It was a beautiful, serene moment, and I felt a deep sense of peace and contentment.
"Sunghoon," I said, turning to face him. "I want to ask you something."
"Anything," he replied, his eyes filled with love.
"If we make it through all of this—if we succeed in bringing peace between humans and vampires—what do you want to do after?"
He looked thoughtful for a moment before answering. "I want to build a life with you. A life where we don't have to worry about danger or conflict. A life filled with love, laughter, and happiness. I want to travel the world with you, see new places, create new memories. But most importantly, I want to be with you, always."
Tears welled up in my eyes again, but this time they were tears of joy. "That sounds perfect," I said, my voice trembling with emotion. "And I want that too. More than anything."
He smiled, pulling me into a tight embrace. "Then it's settled. No matter what happens, that's our future."
We spent the rest of the evening talking about our dreams and plans, imagining the life we wanted to create together. It was a beautiful escape from the harsh realities of our world, and it made me even more determined to see our mission through.
As night fell, we returned to the apartment, feeling more connected and in love than ever. We curled up on the couch, wrapped in each other's arms, and watched a movie. It was a simple, ordinary activity, but it felt extraordinary because we were together.
When the movie ended, Sunghoon turned to me, his eyes shining with affection. "Eunchae, I know we have a long road ahead of us, and there will be challenges and dangers. But I want you to know that I'm with you every step of the way. I'll protect you, fight for you, and love you with everything I have."
"I know," I said, my heart full. "And I'll do the same for you. We're stronger together."
He kissed me again, a kiss that sealed our promises and our love. And as we lay there, wrapped in each other's arms, I knew that no matter what the future held, we would face it together, united by our love.
The night was quiet and peaceful, and as we drifted off to sleep, I felt a deep sense of gratitude and hope. We had come so far, and there was still a long way to go, but with Sunghoon by my side, I knew we could overcome anything.
Our love was our sanctuary, our strength, and our guiding light. And as long as we had each other, nothing could stand in our way.
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Vampiros❝I don't know what I got myself into, but I'm not complaining. The best idea I have had by far was to stick with you, until the very end.❞
