Just Friends

Twenty Five

Note: Discretion required!

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Sometime in the night, I woke up and nudged him so that we could transfer to the bed. The couch was cozy enough but I didn't want him to get backaches from sleeping in such a crowded space with me.

"I'm good here," he sleepily complained, pulling me back down.

"It's just a few steps, Bin-ssi. Come on."

I was able to drag him to the room but as soon as he plopped on the bed, he was asleep again. Unable to help myself, I kissed him lightly on the cheek. "Happy birthday, Bin-ssi. I hope you know that I'm desperately in love with you," I whispered. Kissing him lightly again, I found a space in his arms and slept.

Waking up a few hours later, I carefully got up, took a quick shower and prepared us breakfast. Well, I've ordered it ahead and it would be delivered to our doorstep in a few minutes, but I was the one who prepared his coffee. I also gathered the gifts from his friends that he hasn't had time to open.

When everything was set, I went back to check in the room if he was up already. Sitting by his side, I kissed his nose. "Wake up, Bin-ssi."

He groaned and turned to the opposite side.

I kissed his ear this time. "Come on. Breakfast is ready."

He didn't stir.

Deciding it would take something more to get him to move, I started kissing down his neck.

"No!" he abruptly got up. The movement surprised me so I pulled back... and fell off the bed.

Eyes wide, we stared at each other. Bin was horrified, while I ended up laughing hard.

"Jin! I'm so sorry. Are you okay?" He moved from the bed and helped me back up. "Are you hurt?"

I was still laughing as I shook my head. "Only my ego perhaps. It seems you don't like my kisses in your dreams."

He blushed. "No, it's not that. I just thought..."

I looked at him with questioning eyes, waiting for him to continue.

"I thought it was some other woman and I was afraid you'd get mad," he confessed.

It made me giddy. He was still so sweet even in his dream state.

He leaned back on the pillows. "Geesh. My heart is beating so fast. It's too early for an adrenalin rush."

I chuckled and leaned on his chest. "I prepared you coffee and our food is here. Are you up for it?"

Bin looked at me and pulled me closer so that our noses touched, something he always liked to do that just melted my heart. "In a second." He stared at my face. "Good morning, Jin-ssi. I could get used to waking up seeing your face on my bed."

"Good. I like that," I said. "I could get used to sleeping cuddled in your big strong arms as well."

He chuckled. "I need to keep up with my workouts then."

"And you have to eat breakfast. Now, let's go!" I tried to pull him up, but of course he barely moved. I was strong but I could not pull Bin's entire weight. After another try, he chuckled and pulled me down, pining me under him.

"Maybe I don't want to have breakfast yet."

"What do you want to do?"

I caught a naughty gleam in his eye. "You." My face reddened as he slowly leaned down to kiss me.