Chapter 25

POV: Hyun-Suk

That is odd to say, but I feel good. After finally summoning the courage and accepting that I need — and want — Jaejun close to me, I decided to pursue what I believe to be right, and now I have my fiery-haired boy near me again. Having Jaejun close like this, even though he's tangled around my neck as he is now while we're on his bed, is all that makes me feel like I truly did the right thing, following what — perhaps — my heart had asked for.

We're not naked, we're not even touching each other. It's just this, a silent and very pleasant embrace.

"You shouldn't be here," he breaks the silence, lifting his face from my chest, smiling. "I gave in too easily..."

"Don't be so mean, my dear. We're fine like this, don't you think? And to think that you pulled me over here when I was just going to leave you in the living room and go away after stealing a few kisses. I think you'