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Jeonghan could hardly believe it. He hurt her? In what way?

“Me? What... What did I do?”

“You hurt me just by ignoring me. You hurt me just by being paired with that girl. Just by dancing that sexy performance with her!”

“Seunghee...”

Deep inside Jeonghan did not know how to react.

“I know I asked for space. I know I asked to be away from you. But how could you do that? Without even telling me why? You go get close and comfy with another girl? Enough to perform an intimate dance with her? A girl you just met! A girl cute and slim. A girl so different from me!”

She was breaking down. She didn't care about what she was saying anymore. Jeonghan was just there. Silently listening to her every word.

“I was so jealous. I was almost losing my composure everytime I see you with her. I was so mad at myself! I asked you to leave me alone only to start losing you completely? What in the world is this? It's not fair! I don't want to lose you. I don't want you to be gone. I just wanted to make sure of everything. And just when I’m about to be, you're with her! I feel so... Stupid. I'm such a fool in believing you would only look at me even if I push you away. It hurts so bad. I don't want you to leave me.”

“But I’m not going anywhere Seunghee. Why would you think that? I'm here right?”

“Then why are you so close to that girl? You've never been that close to anyone else?!”

She was already raising her voice. Jeonghan could not keep his laughter anymore.

“You're laughing? Are you mocking me?”

Seunghee was getting angry.

“No! No, I’m not. It's just that I didn't have the chance to tell you.”

“What! Tell me now!”

She was growing impatient.

“Don't be mad. Please. She's my cousin. Choi Yujin is my cousin.”

It was a shock for her. Her tears just stopped instantly. Seunghee felt so small that instant she wanted to disappear.

“I'm leaving.”

“No, Seunghee. Wait.”

For the second time, he touched her. He held her arm and pulled her back. He had a smile on his face. As Seunghee just wanted to be invisible. She didn’t want to face him.

“Don't look at me!”

She couldn't look at him. She was hiding her face with her hands.

“It's alright. I'm not gonna laugh anymore. Come on. Don't hide your beautiful face.”

He held her hands down. Her eyes were swollen from crying. And her nose was also red. She looked really pretty even under these circumstances. He stared at her with loving eyes.

“I love you Seunghee. I missed you.”

Seunghee just had to raise her head and look up to him. There it was. The face she had long been missing. Looking down at her, with those long eyelashes, pointed nose and pink lips, he caught her once again.

“After all these times, you just didn't know how much I struggled not to come near you. I was always watching you. I was even tailing you everytime you go home. You looked really calm and collected. I could not see any trace that you were missing me. So I thought this 'space' time would go on for a while longer. But with all that you said a while ago, I assume it's gonna here?”

“Who said it's gonna end here?”

Seunghee loosened his grip on her hands and Jeonghan didn't know what she would do next. He was puzzled.

“Not yet. Because I haven't told you what I’ve decided yet.”

“Oh yeah. You haven't yet.”

He was calm as always. He was smiling sweetly at her. He loved her so much no matter what. She was staring at him too. It took her sometime to gather all her courage to tell him completely what she had decided.

“These past months I really thought about things. I know it was a bit unfair of me that all of a sudden I wanted to be away from you. When any other girl would do differently if they are in my shoes. I just... Want to make the right choice. I don't want the tingly feeling to get the better of me just because you are good-looking, kind and sweet to me. Just like I did with Seungcheol. I don't want to make that same mistake. So I let the clouds cover up the moon.”

Jeonghan remembered he was the moon for her. It made him smile. Then she continued.

“But I am already in love with you. The clouds didn't conceal anything. It didn't do anything to shatter my feelings. And when she came, the more I felt sure that I wanted to be with you. Now. I won't let any cloud hinder my way to you anymore. These feelings are all for you now. And I will not make you suffer anymore. I will not make any excuses anymore. I love you too Jeonghan.”

She was blushing furiously. She hid her face once again.

“Aghhh! This is so embarrassing!”

It made Jeonghan laugh a bit.

“It's alright Seunghee. I love you. And nothing you do is embarrassing to me. I love you. I love you with all my heart Oh Seunghee.”

It made Seunghee look up to him. He was so genuine. How could he say these embarrassing things?

“How can you say these things over and over again? Aren't you embarrassed?”

“How can I be embarrassed of the things that make me happy? I love you Seunghee.”

She smiled at him. He always said the sweetest of things. And did them too. She was so blessed to have him.

“And I love you Jeonghan.”

She embraced him tightly. She wasn't scared then. She will fight for this love. Nothing will ever tear them apart.

Upon pulling away from each other, Jeonghan just had to ask.

“Did you really cry over Yujin and me?”

“Do you really have to remind me how embarrassed I had to be?”

“I just had to ask. I'm sorry. But because of that, I love you all the more. Can we stay here a little longer? I want to engrave this night into my memory.”

Seunghee could almost feel the ants fast approaching them. He was the sweetest guy in the world.

“Of course. Anything for you.”

“But did you really think that?”

Jeonghan was just being a tease.

“Ahh! Stop it Jeonghan. I'm warning you!”

He laughed a bit loud.

“I love you so much Oh Seunghee. You're the only one for me.”

“Just stop teasing me already.”

“Alright. Alright. I'll stop. Can I hold your hand then?”

“Anytime you want.”

She smiled lovingly at him once more. He got her hand and intertwined it with his. Then she leaned on him and they stood there under the moonlight. Finally enjoying their "real" first night together as a couple.

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The annual duo project ended. The grand prize went to another team who performed the song 'Growl'. It was a shame, and Yujin kept complaining to Jeonghan and Seunghee about it during lunch break the day after. She was frowning and she kept on grumbling.

“Ahh... It's not right! We should've gotten even the 2nd prize if not the grand prize. The judges were so biased!” Yujin complained.

“Stop it Yujin. We did our best and it wasn't just enough. Be fair to the winners,” Jeonghan said.

“Yah, you were so good last night. I even cried because of it,” Seunghee added.

She smiled sarcastically at Jeonghan who smiled timidly at her.

“Oh! Yah! Before I forget, what happened last night huh? You two talked things out? Are you okay now? Oh, I’m sorry for intruding,” Yujin asked.

Seunghee turned to Jeonghan.

“She knew about us?” Seunghee queried.

“Just some things,” Jeonghan answered.

“Yah, he didn't actually tell me. He was just so obvious that his face says it all when you're around. He was all about you unnie. I'm kinda jealous,” Yujin uttered.

“Jealous?” Seunghee raised an eyebrow.

“Yah, if only my ex-boyfriend was like that to me. But anyway, how are you taking my ever devoted cousin?” Yujin said.

“Well, I only learned about you being cousins last night,” Seunghee replied.

“Actually, I really wanted to introduce myself to you sooner but he told me to wait. So well, let me introduce myself now. Annyoung hasseyo, Seunghee unnie, Choi Yujin mida.”

“Oh Seunghee mida.”

“So how are you unnie? Oppa?”

Yujin was really eager to know. Jeonghan didn't want to say anything. He was just smiling and looking down. By then, Seunghee was looking at him. She got his hand and put it up with hers for Yujin to see. Jeonghan's face brightened at her gesture. Then she declared their relationship.

“We're together now. Officially.”

“Kyaa!!!” Yujin screamed.

She can't help but feel the love in the air. She was really happy for them, especially for her cousin.

“I'm so happy for both of you! I'm so glad you made her say yes oppa! You're amazing. I can't believe you did it!”

“Don't make it sound like I’m so bad Yujin,” Jeonghan said.

Seunghee was giggling. She was so comic. She was really funny at picking on Jeonghan.

“Don't laugh Seunghee,” he added.

“I'm sorry. She was just so funny. She's really knows how to make fun of you,” Seunghee said.

“Yes, she does,” Jeonghan uttered.

“But you're really lucky to have my cousin Seunghee. You can't find anyone as loyal and faithful as him. So please don't hurt him,” Yujin states.

“Yujin. Don't talk to Seunghee like that,” Jeonghan reprimanded.

“Oh, I'm sorry,” Yujin apologized.

“It's okay. I know how precious he is. And I know how much I love him. I won't hurt him,” Seunghee told her.

Yujin smiled at how they stared at each other. She better give them their quality time together alone.

“Okay. Okay. I think I’m being a hindrance to your lovey-dovey time together so I better I go. I need to go get something anyway. See you later! Bye.”

Yujin just went and left the two.

“She's so jolly. I think we can get along,” Seunghee said.

“You should spend some time shopping then,” Jeonghan uttered.

“Haha. I think we should,” Seunghee ended.

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They spent the next days in love and not giving a care in the world. Jeonghan was finally fulfilled. He could hold her hand anytime he wanted. He could be with her anytime he wanted. He could talk to her anytime he wanted. It was a splendid feeling for him. No one in the world could make him feel so precious, loved and cared for but her. Seunghee felt the same. She was loved more than ever. It was something she never thought she could feel in her life. And all her worries just don't bother her anymore. She had him and with him by her side, everything just seemed so easy. With his love, she could do anything.

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To be continued...