10 일만 내놔 : Give me 10 days (MICHAENG)

CHAPTER 12

Day 5

[Chaeyoung's POV]

The sun is touching my face, it's already morning. I opened my eyes and I couldn't help myself from smiling.

There you are. Good morning, sunshine.

Mina is still sleeping. I'll be the happiest if I get to wake up and see this sight first thing every day for the rest of my life.

Sun rays are also hitting her face. I lifted my hand a little close to her face and covered her eyes from the morning light. 

I don't want her to wake up yet.

I just want to stay like this for a couple of minutes... or hours... or days...

I closed my eyes. Don't be selfish, Chaeyoung-a. 

Five more days and you'll be back to where you started. It will all be over soon.

I opened my eyes and I saw her eyes were already open. Staring back at me. She blinked.

Or maybe it won't be...

The sides of her lips curved up slowly, forming the most precious smile I've seen.

"Jal jasseo? (Did you sleep well?)" Her voice sounded so soft.

I nodded.

I'm still holding up my arm, covering her eyes from the sun. She lifted her hand and held my hand. Pulling it down. She cupped it tightly.

Right now, even if it's just for a few more days. We're a couple. And whatever happens after, I'll give my all to show her how I feel. Even if she thinks it's not real.

"You know what couples usually do when they wake up beside each other in morning?" I smiled at her.

Her eyebrows raised but she's still smiling.

"What?" she said.

"Achim ppoppo. (Morning kisses)" my smile turned to a grin when she covered her mouth immediately.

"Wae? Why did you cover your mouth?"

"I haven't brushed my teeth yet. I haven't washed my face yet." She said while her hand is still covering her mouth.

I removed her hand away from her face.

"So did I. It doesn't matter." I'm already laughing at her expression.

Her face became serious.

Okay, maybe it's not a good idea. I felt awkward.

Pabo, Chaeyoung-a. You're pushing it too much. "Arraseo, let's not do it. I'm just sugges—"

Her lips quickly touched mine. 

It was a quick peck.

She pulled away before I could even react.

Hey. I wasn't prepared for that.

"Good morning, Chaeyoung-a." she bit her lip coyly. I gulped instinctively. My ears felt hot.

Dammit. Thank goodness I'm not a guy.

[Mina's POV]

I bit my lip to keep myself from laughing.

Chaeyoung is staring back at me with a surprised expression in her face.

"Wae? You're the one who suggested it." She looks funny. I took a mental picture of her expression.

"T-that's not fair! I wasn't prepared for that."

I couldn't resist laughing anymore. I giggled and tried to prop myself up using my left arm.

I felt a tugging from the sleeve of my shirt and my head fell right at Chaeyoung's arm.

I saw the intense stare from her face and right when I was about to blink my lips felt warm.

Her lips were touching mine. Pressing softly and delicately.

My heart started to race when her lips started moving, planting pillow soft kisses from all the corners of my lips. 

Her lips left mine and she placed a soft kiss on my nose.

One hand touched the back of my head and her lips moved to my forehead and stayed like that for a few seconds. 

I felt a warmness envelope my entire body.

She pulled away and gazed straight to my eyes.

"Good morning, Minari." Her lips glistened, I wonder if she's wearing lipstick.

I smiled.

I don't think I could ever get enough of your kisses.

[Chaeyoung's POV]

I don't think I could ever get enough kissing you.

Her hand pulled my shirt by the collar and again, our lips are touching each other.

But this time it's different. I felt a sudden heat course through my body.

I had my right hand at the back of her head and my left hand travelled from her shoulder down to her waist.

Her left hand is still gripping tightly against my shirt and her other hand holding my arm. I slowly felt it move up my neck and up my cheek, she gently tucked my hair behind my ear before her hand stayed behind my neck.

Our lips moved naturally. Like in a language we never spoke of but always knew how to speak. From little pecks and nibbles that gradually escalate its intensity.

We were both lost in a moment. Blind and deaf from the world around us.

Until we heard a tiny squeak.

The kind of squeak a floor board makes when you lift your foot up after stepping on it.

It suddenly felt like a bucket of ice water was poured over me.

Mina and I immediately pulled away from each other.

I stood up so quickly my vision became blurry for a few seconds.

Ottoke?

Ani-eyo. It must be my imagination.

I shook my head and when my vision was back, Iturned my head and looked at the door. 

No one's there. 

But the door was partially opened. 

OTTOKE?!