~ In love

Wonwoo

When I was done feeding her, and giving medicines. I was about to help her lay down, but she stopped me.

“Let me sit for a few minutes, 'til you go take a shower?” She asked, looking at my clothes. “Okay then I'll take a quick shower, but don't get down from the bed.” I warned her. She nodded like a kid. I bit back my smile. Because she looked so adorable, small and vulnerable. I quickly went to take a shower.

After a few minutes I emerged from the bathroom freshly, dressed in a loose trouser and a t-shirt.

She opened her eyes, hearing the door open. “What about your dinner Wonwoo?” She asked, muttering. “I will go eat some ramen.” I assured her. “No why? Let me cook something real quick, I feel okay now.” I glared at her.

“You are not leaving that bed! And that's final!” I said firmly.

“But-”

“No buts, you are not leaving that bed. take care of yourself first, you have to be in good condition to take care of everyone else!” I scolded her softly, I actually didn't have any appetite. I should have just lied that I had eaten. “Let's sleep!” I said, climbing into the bed. “But you said you were going to eat?” She said, confused.

“I'm not actually hungry.” I said, reaching out to help her lay. “No wait! You shouldn't sleep on an empty stomach!” She stopped me.

“I practically ate earlier when you were sleeping.” I said, sounding convincing. She looked at me with squinted eyes. “I'm really not hungry.” I added.

“No, let's go I'll make you something.” I sighed giving her a sharp glare. “Haneul! Stop being stubborn and take a rest!”

She pouted at me, sulking. She slid down herself, under the covers. Still looking at me with those puppy eyes. ‘I swear, she is really Eva's Mom...’ I chuckled inwardly.

I laid down at my usual place, looking up at the ceiling thinking about the way I was being soft with her. Was I really falling in love with her? Or is it just a friendly affection? What if I'm falling? Am I ready to risk it all again? But as Mom said, Haneul doesn't seems like Aerin. Can I really try? I was pulled out from my thoughts when I felt a small poke on my shoulder. I looked at Haneul, she was looking at me, with such an adorable expression, which melted me quickly.

“Can I... Can I hug your arm to sleep? Mom usually stayed by my side whenever I was sick so I'm used to it, can I?" She mumbled, mindlessly playing with the fabric of my tshirt sleeve. My heart skipped furiously. I looked at her for a few moments.

“If you are not-”

“You can... You can hug my arm to sleep...” I intervened in her sentence before she said anything else. Her head shot up with her eyes sparkling like a kid, getting her favourite toy. I chuckled, reaching out with the other hand, flicking her forehead gently without any second thoughts.

“Silly.” I mumbled, when she groaned, rubbing her forehead softly, I scooted a little closer to her, so that she could hug my arm.

She smiled,“Thank you...” she mumbled before wrapping her both arms around my arm and leaning her head on my shoulder.

I felt like my heart would burst at any moment, because having her pressed against my arm felt unreal,  after all these years I never let any woman near me, yet there was something intriguing about her, that drew me in. Something that is making me feel like I should be protecting her from the world as if in my world only three important ladies existed, my mother, my little girl and now Haneul.

“Good night.” I mumbled, suppressing the urge to kiss her crown. She nuzzled more into my shoulder, in her sleep. I smiled.

‘You have fallen for her Jeon Wonwoo!’ A voice screamed at me, in my head. I didn't try to deny it. And just smiled. My other hand reached out to tugged a few hair strands away from her face.

Her skin tingled under my fingertips. “I think I'm in love with Haneul. But I'll confess on our anniversary. I'll surprise you .. ” I whispered under my breath, with a smile.

Suddenly a idea came to my mind, I reached out for my phone. I opened the selfie camera and took a selfie from above of her clinging to my arm. I smiled, and quickly made that as my home screen while on the lock screen I had a picture of me and Eva together. I smiled looking at my home screen,

‘but you will have to be careful Jeon Wonwoo, now if you make her your wallpaper. But soon I'll take a picture of the three of us together and will make that as my wallpaper.’ I smiled to myself and kept the phone back in its place.

My free hand instinctively reached towards her, to pat her head softly, her breathing was slow and steady, I assumed she was already asleep, I quickly placed a kiss on her crown, pulling the covers over her shoulder properly, and closed my eyes as well. Letting my sleep engulf me.

The night was silent and comfortingly warm with her clinging to my side. I wish to sleep with both of my ladies in my arms, every night. I'm accepting.

I'm in love with Haneul. ..Sorry for the short chp and making you all wait T-T