Tethered by Rivalry | Eunwoo

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The night unfolded like a dream, filled with whispered promises and soft caresses, as you shared yourselves with each other for the first time.

The connection was profound, transcending the physical as you explored the depths of your love. It was a moment of vulnerability, trust, and passion, each touch and sigh binding you closer together.

Afterwards, as you both lay tangled together beneath the sheets, a quiet calm settled over the room. Eunwoo held you close, his arms wrapped around you protectively, your head resting against his chest. You could hear the steady beat of his heart, grounding you in reality that this wasn't a dream.

He kissed the top of your head, his fingers lazily tracing patterns on your arm. "I love you," he whispered, his voice soft and full of sincerity.

You smiled, pressing a kiss to his chest in response. "I love you too," you murmured back, feeling more content than you ever had before.

There was a brief silence, the comfort of simply being together filling the space between you. Then, with a light chuckle, Eunwoo whispered, "You were amazing, you know?"

You laughed softly, lifting your head to look at him. "You're not so bad yourself."

He grinned, his eyes shining with affection as he leaned down to kiss you again, this time slow and lazy, as if neither of you were in a rush for the night to end. After the kiss, you both lay there, basking in the warmth of each other's presence.

The scenes of earlier intimacy both playing inside your heads, both thankful that you took each other's firsts and with the use of protection. True to his word, Eunwoo never meant for his first night with you to be just about the responsibility of making an heir, but to show vulnerability and affection towards each other.

Eventually, you found yourselves in the kitchen, wrapped in blankets, sharing a quiet moment after the emotional high of the evening. Eunwoo poured two glasses of sparkling juice, handing one to you with a mischievous smile.

"To us," he said, raising his glass.

"To us," you echoed, raising your own glass as well.

"To new beginnings," he added, meeting your gaze, the warmth of love radiating between you.

"And to all the adventures ahead," you replied, clinking your glass against his.

As you took a sip, the sound of laughter from the dinner echoed in your mind, and the comfort of knowing you had each other made everything feel right. You both leaned against the counter, the world around you fading away as you shared soft laughter and stolen kisses, reveling in the beauty of your new journey together.

You couldn't help but smile. With the night still young and your hearts full, you knew that whatever came next, you would face it side by side, united by cherished moments, laughter, and an unbreakable bond. This was the beginning of something beautiful-a partnership not just in life, but in love.

And that was all that mattered.