In The Name of Love

16

The gentle rays of morning sun shone into the suite through the wide clear window. The rising sun was already starting the day. Except for the two buried under the warmth of the blanket. They had arrived the night before and went immediately to sleep after the tiring flight.

Despite having the thick cover, the Japanese girl was still feeling the chill, especially on her exposed arm, which she habitually placed above her head during her sleep. Instinctively, she pulled that arm down and snuggled up to the big pillow she has been hugging. The warmth from it was cozy.

A warm heat along with a nice scent was emitting from the pillow. Slightly baffled, Hanni groped around the side of it, still with her eyes closed. Then a muzzy grumble quickly ensued. Pillows certainly do not grumble and definitely do not move on its own.

Hanni opened her eyes lazily. Instead, a soundly sleeping familiar face greeted her. Her eyes widened with shock instantly. It took her another second to fully realize that they were once again, sharing a bed and most importantly, she was hugging him.

She raised her hand as if it was her nature instinct for him being on the same bed with her. However, she jolted away instead, accidentally kicking him in the process, causing him to stir in his sleep. Hanni held as still as possible as the sleeping prince mumbled intangibly and then all of a sudden, he flipped his arm over, pinning the girl down. His face was just inches away from Hanni's.

As though fate had reversed, Hanni was now the wide-awakened one staring at the sleeping prince, in stark contrast to the first time they shared a bed by accident. Her heart raced as she felt the prince pulling her closer. She did not know how to respond it this situation.

Their faces were edging closer and the sound of her heartbeat was getting louder and louder. His cute appearance was distracting her from everything.

Maybe it was the lovely scent of the scattered rose petals.
Maybe it was the lovingly atmosphere of the room.
Maybe it was just her personal desire.

Hanni knew she was definitely not thinking straight, nor did her brain went through the thinking process when all she did, was to lean forward to capture his lips with hers. The prince responded to the kiss groggily while Hanni pressed on eagerly, brushing her thumbs on his cheeks, positioning his head proper while hers towered above, all done without breaking the kiss.

Minji slowly opened her eyes at the unexpected yet pleasing intrusion. She was surprised to find herself kissing and being kissed by Hanni. The kiss was getting a little more intense than usual. It certainly did not seem to her that she was the one who started it all.

Minji asked no further question when Hanni ran her slender fingers down to her neck while other one tugged her ear playfully, tickling all her senses. Minji simply did what she ought to; she returned the kiss with more passion as her hands snaked its way up on Hanni's back, tugging the girl closer to her.

The two kissed for the longest possible time until breathing became a necessity. They eventually broke apart, each gasping breathlessly at their mind-blowing kiss. Their eyes met briefly, noticing how red their faces have become, before looking away shyly.

"Uhh, Good morning.." Minji greeted clumsily with a silly grin plastered on her face.

That was a one hell of a good way to start a fresh day.

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The young royal couple entered the hotel restaurant; hand in hand with fingers intertwined lovingly. They were dressed in matching couple jackets they got along with the pajamas, probably also part of Haerin's plan. Minji thought she would caught death first before she was seen in public with couple clothes, but couldn't really say no to Hanni after the girl insisted that they looked cute.