Fake l Lee Heesung l

22

...Stability...

Ji-ah never felt heaven like this before like she did in the morning these days. Lying in the arms of the man she likes so much, inhaling his scent and feeling his rigid muscles beneath her fingers, was definitely the best feeling on earth. She smiled as she snuggled more into his neck, and watched his chest rise and fall peacefully. His breath was a soothing sound. Only having him by her side, was very soothing.

"Take a photo. It'll last longer. " Heeseung mumbled without opening his eyes, when he felt her constant stare on him. His hoarse morning voice sounded so attractive.

"Good idea! " She smirked and took her phone and clicked a quick picture of him.

Heeseung opened his eyes when he heard the click sound. His grip around her waist tightened and he pulled her closer to him, making the mobile phone to fall on his face. He winced.

"Oh my god! Are you okay, Hee? "

"I brought it upon myself. " He rubbed his nose.

Ji-ah laughed.

"You're cute. Do you plan to wake up?"

"Morning kiss? "

Ji-ah smiled and pecked him.

"That's all you get. " She said she got out of the bed.

She took a pen from his table and tied her hair with it.

Heeseung rested his head on one of his arms and stared at her fondly, as she moved around in his sweatshirt.

They had been dating for a month and Heeseung could not get enough of her. He had sneaked her in his apartment last night after a dinner with the Park siblings, Wonyoung and Jungwon.

Sunghoon still didn't know about their relationship. Therefore, the sneaking.

"Make me breakfast. I'll take a shower. " Ji-ah winked at him and entered the restroom.

Heeseung burried his now heating up face in his pillow. He was grateful she didn't notice his obvious morning reaction. He couldn't help it. Especially, after her whole body wriggled around his.

On the other hand, Ji-ah tried to calm her heart that was about to jump out of her chest. She obviously noticed. How could she not, when she was cuddled up around him the whole time. It was natural. But she felt like she was also a contribution to this reaction. The thought made her feel ecstatic. Especially, the huge buldge indicated Heeseung's manliness and she was more attracted to him.

The last month had been a huge pulp of sweet couple activities and make-outs at most. There was a sexual tension between them both but Heeseung never took any step further.

The phone drop this morning was obviously intentional. Its not tlike she wasn't ready. She felt nervous and felt like Heeseung might pounce on her. Though he wouldn't. She knew it. He wouldn't take it further unless she gives him a hint that she is ready. He cared about her a lot.

"Ji! The breakfast is almost ready. How much long do you need? " Heeseung called out to her.

"I'll be out in a minute. " She said as she turned off the shower. She entered the room and grabbed a sweatshirt from Heeseung's closet.

She loved wearing his clothes. She loved how they made her feel. Comfortable and safe. And they always smelled like him.

She smelled the delicious food set out on table for her. Soup, rice, Kimchi and fried eggs with some side dishes.

"I am still surprised by your speed and skill at cooking. "

Heeseung let out his usual breathy chuckle, that always made her feel some type of way, and she couldn't explain it in words.

She breathed in his appearance. He had just took a shower, obviously in the room made for Jay or Sunghoon, because his hairs were wet. A dull green loose knit t-shirt with beige trousers and a kitchen apron wrapped around his torso. He looked delectable.

"Looks appetizing." She breathed out, still looking in his eyes, earning another chuckle.

They sat and ate the breakfast together.

In the last month, a lot had happened. Jay and Jungwon had made their relationship official. Sunghoon and Wonyoung didn't work out because Sunghoon rejected her. Not because he didn't feel the same way. He just didn't wanna be 'vulnerable'. Heeseung had stopped going to their group meets. Sometimes they would go on double dates with Winter and Jaehyun and sometimes they would just hang out with Yeonjun. Yoona was heartbroken when she found out about them and she cut herself off. Apparently, Jeongin was helping her out with the 'tragedy' of her life. Sunoo was as usual enjoying his best life. Everything was fine.

Except...

Everything was going too well for Ji-ah's liking. She had this unusual feeling in her chest that something terrible was going to happen. She had sometimes voiced her thoughts out to Heeseung but he just shrugged saying she was worrying too much.

She truly wanted to enjoy the moment. But maybe from her past or her intuition, she knew, she wasn't supposed to be this happy. Something was bound to go wrong.

Heeseung snapped her out of her thoughts. Another free day for them and they had planned to go to the beach.

That's why Ji-ah had decided to dressup in a pastel green, high waisted shorts and white crop shirt. She had chosen this dress especially after seeing the males appearance. She wanted to match. Heeseung smiled at her when she got ready at her place. They had come there breifly before leaving for beach so that Ji-ah can get ready.

The drive to the beach was peaceful. Ji-ah completely enjoyed Heeseung's company. He had been an ideal boyfriend even though it was his first ever proper relationship.

He knew how to treat women or maybe he just liked to treat her.

Watching the waves of sea, with their feet in the warm sand, holding hands. That was an experience, Heeseung thought he would never experience. He hated beaches. Not with any trauma or anything. He just hated them. It required too much cleaning after. But he strangely found his heart beating in a rhythmic sync with Ji-ah. He felt he achieved the world. She became his home.

Time seemed to pass quickly when he was with her. They walked around the beach, ran around, ate corn dogs. It was fun. They didn't realise the sun was coming down. Heeseung bought the drinks for them from a nearby store and sat down to watch the sun set. The sand had went cold.

"Thank you for today, Hee. "

"Thank you for being with me, baby. " Hesseung smiled at her.

Ji-ah smiled back.

They stare into each other eyes, sun long gone, long forgotten.

"I must really like you. " Heeseung said in realisation. Ji-ah was taken back by the sudden confession.

"Its the first time, I've been so close with a woman and not thought about how to get her in my bed. But with you all I want to do is sit like this forever. I'll be happy with just that. This feels like what I've been waiting for so long, Ji-ah." Heeseung moved closer and cupped her cheeks.

"I am not a good person, Ji-ah. But you make me want to become one. You change my principles and break everything I believe in. It's like I am fresh. I feel new. Thank you Ji-ah. " Heeseung landed a peck on her forehead.

Ji-ah's eyes watered. She had never been so appreciated. She never felt so loved. She was not much into verbal confessions of love nor was Heeseung the type to do it. But, they both enjoyed this moment.

Heeseung's breath hitched with how breathtaking she looked. He slowly caressed her lips with his thumb earning a kiss on the tip of his thumb.

"Kiss me already." Heeseung smiled at Ji-ah's eagerness. He leaned in to her to give her a chaste kiss.

They felt stable. This is what it feels like to be in love.

No words said but they knew...

I love you, Hee...

I love you too, baby...