RaStro FicS

Into the lens (7)

Rhian slowly opened her eyes and realized she was alone in bed.

"Good morning, gorgeous..." The short hair greeted from the door with her arms crossed over her chest, beaming.

She stretched lazily, propping herself up her head on her elbow and lifted the comforter to invite the short hair to scoot over. "What time is it?"

Glaiza shook her head. "Time for you to get up. Chynna's waiting at the museum."

She pouted and the short hair could not stifle a laugh. "I just need a little cuddling, please?"

The short hair grinned widely and slowly scooted over, nuzzling in closer. She smiled. She was lost somewhere between sleep and waking, with the short hair's fingers stroking her sensitive skin. She could feel Glaiza's short breaths on her neck.

"Better?" The short hair whispered. She only nodded, enjoying the sensation of their warm bodies entwined. She could do this all day.

*****

The five-day photo festival was very successful, and as expected, became bigger than before that it even extended for a couple of days.

On their 4th day in Seoul, they were able to watch the 'Changing of the Guard' at Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the five Joseon royal palaces. They walked hand in hand as they explore the tourist spot. The short hair also introduced her to Tosokchon's 'samgyetang' a hot and nutritious soup made from a whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, then boiled in a broth of Korean ginseng, jujube fruits, garlic, ginger, and various herbs and condiments, which complimented the winter season. But then, they had to return to the museum in the afternoon, duty calls.

"If I could fit a humongous makeup in my luggage, I swear, I would!" She exclaimed, strolling the shopping districts of Myeongdong.

The short hair grinned. "I know right? They were sold really really pricey back home."

"You two should try a hanbok experience, you could both pass a Korean." Chynna suggested.

"Well, her accent maybe, but look at how big her eyes are! Is she even an Asian?" She teased and the short hair bit her on her shoulder in retort. "See? I think she's a vampire!"

They all laughed as they continued to wander around. On the next day, they even got lost in the hilly streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, munching on churfait, a combination of churros and parfait. Luckily there were tourist marshals, in red, roving around with maps. The train could also be very confusing but once you get a hold of it, it would be a breeze.

Rhian honestly did not expect much from Korea. With all the shenanigans betided, before this whirlwind romance, she could not even delve to appreciate the 32-cm soft ice cream on a winter and other fascinating desserts, the cute couple outfits, the silly accent, the looting of cheap skin care products, not even the insane Korean barbecue. But the moment she had experienced all of this with the woman she loves, she knew, she would appreciate the beauty of Korea.

"I'm dying to try that massage now..." She sighed as she buried her face in their pillows.

"We'll do that tomorrow but we need to get going now." The short hair persisted.

"But isn't it too early?" She said her eyes narrowing and her interest piqued.

"You ask too many questions, young lady. Let's go!" The short hair extended her hand which she immediately took.