Love is better than pain
11. I will take responsibility
The moment our lips touched, time seemed to stop. There was no awkwardness. No hesitation.
It was just that the emotions I had been holding back for a long time overflowed.
I don't even know who came first.
But one thing was clear—neither of them wanted to stop.
Their breaths tangled over their lips, their breathing mingled roughly. Then, when the kiss ended, their gazes clashed in the air. Their cheeks flushed.
Excited breathing, and a heartbeat that hasn't stopped yet.
At that moment, Myungho carefully hugged Siyeon.
Siyeon, too, was quietly held in his arms, overcome by the rising intoxication and the complex emotions that enveloped her entire body.
Then— a voice pierced my ear.
디에잇(명호)
“Would you like to date me? I’ll take responsibility.”
It was quiet but solid. It didn't lean on me or shake.
Rather, it was a clear confession filled with confidence.
강시연
“……!”
Siyeon's eyes widened. Her heart pounded like crazy.
Why do the words **‘I’ll take responsibility’** sound so warm?
디에잇(명호)
"If you don't answer... I'll take it as acceptance. I'll wait ten seconds."
And then he hugged her tighter without saying anything.
My heart pounded, pound, pound. In the stillness, where it seemed as if I could even hear the passage of time— Siyeon slowly nodded in his arms.
A small but definite answer. Myungho stroked her head affectionately.
디에잇(명호)
"Okay. I'm not going to lie. I won't accept the accusation that I was drunk."
Siyeon smiled awkwardly. It was a confession conveyed through her body, not words. Still, Myeongho could sense it.
He suddenly spoke clearly in front of the demonstration.
디에잇(명호)
“Just wait here for a moment. I’ll be right back.”
A moment later— He returned from the convenience store with two bottles of hangover cure.
디에잇(명호)
"Drink this. Looking at your face right now, I think you'll pass out before you even get a chance to drink it."
Siyeon accepted the bottle he offered without saying a word.
Her cheeks flushed red, and she felt as if her entire body was about to be roasted. She muttered softly.
강시연
"…thank you."
Myeongho said with a quiet smile.
디에잇(명호)
"I called a substitute. Let's go first... and stay together today."
At those words, Siyeon gulped down the hangover cure, but her head felt even more dizzy.
But it wasn't just the alcohol. It was clearly the excitement.
Seoul at night. The city lights spread quietly,
The car carrying the two people was slowly driving through the darkness.
Siyeon and Myeongho sat side by side in the backseat. They sat silently, staring out the window, but their fingertips were gently brushing against each other from a very close distance.
Myeongho quietly took Siyeon's hand. Siyeon didn't let go.
***
Myungho's house. A simple yet warm living room.
In a quiet space with only indirect lighting, he sat Siyeon down on the sofa.
디에잇(명호)
“Just wait a minute. I’ll bring you some water.”
Siyeon nodded slowly, trying to calm her nervous and excited heart.
Is this a dream or is this really happening?
After a while, Myeongho returned with a glass of water and a blanket.
디에잇(명호)
“You seem to have had a lot of alcohol. Are you feeling better?”
강시연
“…Yes. But… my heart still…”
At those words, Myeongho burst into laughter.
디에잇(명호)
“Why the heart?”
강시연
“It’s still pounding…”
Myungho sat down next to her and said.
디에잇(명호)
"Me too."
At those words, Siyeon's face flushed again. He carefully took Siyeon's hand in his. And then, meeting her gaze, he asked quietly.
디에잇(명호)
“Can I kiss you now, Siyeon?”
Those words were sincere, despite already knowing everything, wanting to confirm her feelings once more.
Siyeon slowly closed her eyes.
At that moment— Myeongho kissed her carefully, but more deeply.
This time, it was a different kiss than before, one where they slowly got to know each other.
His hands wrapped around her waist, and Shiyeon quietly placed her arms behind his neck.
Without a whisper, without a word—the two slowly embraced each other's hearts.