I'm not a private person!
We are together
In the afternoon, when Kyo-eun was leaving work, Woo-ji's car stopped in front of the company.
Kyo-eun appeared with a bright smile, and as soon as Woo-ji saw her, he was overcome with an inexplicable emotion.
Kyo-eun said as she opened the passenger door and got in.
하교은
"Did you have a good trip?"
Kyo-eun's smile, sparkling in the sunlight, was so beautiful that Woo-ji took his hands off the steering wheel and leaned towards Kyo-eun.
하교은
"uh...!"
Wooji hugged Kyo-eun gently without saying a word.
He held her carefully in his slightly trembling arms and poured out his heavy heart.
우지(지훈)
"Kyo-eun, I've missed you. I can't say enough."
하교은
"Hehe, me too...~"
Kyo-eun leaned her head on Woo-ji's chest, feeling embarrassed.
Wooji gently stroked Kyo-eun's hair and asked the question he had been holding back.
우지(지훈)
"Kyo-eun..."
우지(지훈)
"..where are you now.."
하교은
"....!!"
Kyo-eun flinched and tried to pull away from the hug.
But Woozi hugged her tighter and prevented her from escaping.
하교은
"...Ji-Hoon...how did you...know that, knew that...?"
우지(지훈)
"...that bastard has been tormenting me for years.
우지(지훈)
"He's really evil. He even tried to hurt the people around me just to get my attention. How could I not know?"
하교은
"...I'm...sorry... I didn't mean to not say anything..."
우지(지훈)
"It's okay, Kyo-eun."
Woozi spoke softly but firmly.
우지(지훈)
"Come live with me, even if it's just for a little while. We can't be apart like this. Okay?"
With those words, Kyo-eun's suppressed emotions finally burst out.
하교은
"...Ugh...I was so scared, really so...!"
우지(지훈)
"Yeah, I know. I know..."
When Kyo-eun burst into tears, Woo-ji hugged her small body tightly in his arms again.
I patted my back and took a slow breath.
하교은
“No matter what, how can I go to Jihoon’s house and live there… that is…”
우지(지훈)
“Kyo-eun, it’s too dangerous right now, so it’d be safer for you to stay by my side…”
Wooji looked at Kyo-eun and spoke seriously, and Kyo-eun said she understood.
That night, Woozi's car quietly entered a luxury apartment complex.
우지(지훈)
"It's here. I live alone here, so it might be too quiet."
하교은
“...That’s fine, but is it really okay for me to stay here?”
Kyo-eun asked cautiously, still with an apologetic expression, and Ji-hoon nodded and helped her carry her bag.
우지(지훈)
“I feel more at ease having you here. And...”
He looked at Kyo-eun and smiled faintly.
우지(지훈)
“Actually, there aren’t many opportunities to live with someone you like.”
At those words, Kyo-eun's face turned red and she nodded, avoiding eye contact for no reason.
Jihoon's house was neat and tidy.
The overall monotone interior was warmly lit. A piano and work desk occupied one side of the living room.
우지(지훈)
“Do you think it’s okay?”
하교은
"Yes... somehow, it suits you perfectly. It gives off a calm and organized vibe."
Kyo-eun looked around the house and nodded in wonder.
Then he went towards the kitchen, took out a small bottle of yogurt from the refrigerator and handed it to me.
우지(지훈)
“Aren’t you hungry? You didn’t have a proper dinner.”
하교은
"Thank you..."
I felt like my heart was melting at his consideration.
Ji-hoon opened a small room and showed it to Kyo-eun so she could unpack while she drank water.
우지(지훈)
“This is the guest room, I think we can use this room for the time being.
우지(지훈)
“I’ll be leaving early in the morning, so I’ll move quietly so as not to disturb you.”
하교은
"Ah... no, this is Jihoon's house... that's..."
Jihoon smiled prettily and stroked Kyo-eun's head.
The moment Jihoon met Kyo-eun's eyes as she carefully placed her bag on the bed and turned around, Jihoon approached her slightly.
우지(지훈)
“When you’re scared, don’t endure it alone. Come to me.”
하교은
"yes..."
Kyo-eun nodded, and only then did Ji-hoon smile, as if relieved.
우지(지훈)
"Okay, wash up and get some rest. You really worked hard today."
That's how a quiet night for just the two of us began.
Even amidst the anxiety, this small space was gradually becoming a sanctuary where people could open their hearts to each other.