Unless you scrutinized it outside the car, you couldn’t see the inside. In the dark night, it was even more so. Taekjun watched Soeun cautiously approaching, wondering when would be a good time to reveal his presence. She shouldn’t get too surprised or have another bean-sized lump in her liver if she suddenly got startled, considering her gallbladder surgery experience.

Lo and behold, after waiting for a while, he cautiously opened the door. However, Soeun staggered with a short scream.

“Surprised?”

“What brings you here, Director!”

The voice of resentment was truly sweet.

“Just happened to be here.”

“…Did you drink?”

“Yeah.”

“Then you should go home. What if someone sees you here?”

“I just came to see you for a moment since I happened to drink nearby.”
“If you came to see my face, you should have contacted me. Am I only supposed to wait when I throw out the trash?”

Enjoying the scolding, Taekjun wanted to continue a bit longer. Approaching out of greed, Soeun hastily stepped back.

“No! The smell of trash!”

“I’m fine.”

“Ugh. Come up!”

Unusually fierce retorts continued. Taekjun followed Soeun like a well-behaved child. The rhythmic sound of climbing the stairs was more cheerful than usual as he got closer. Soeun, who kept her distance as if worried about the smell of trash, moved quickly, and her quick movements were cute like a rabbit.

As Soeun opened the door and entered the house, Taekjun, standing in the entrance, asked.

“Can I come in?”

“You’ve already come in?”

Responding humorously, Soeun, in a hurry, washed her hands, and chubbyly retorted. With Soeun’s permission, Taekjun elegantly took off his shoes and entered.

In the meantime, Soeun, who quickly changed into neat clothes, asked again.

“Since you’ve come in, can’t you sleep over?”

“I just came to see your face.”

“So, is it not allowed?”

Little by little, he tested his greed. If he gradually expanded his territory like this, could he perhaps leave something like his heart inside her?

“Of course, you can sleep, but… there are no Director’s clothes here. If I knew you’d come this often, I would’ve bought some.”

“I’m fine even if I sleep naked.”

“I mind.”

“Just kidding. I should go.”

But feeling that he made her uncomfortable, Taekjun quickly changed his stance. Apologizing for his previous grumbling, Soeun pursed her lips and spoke.

“No, I didn’t mean for you to go…”

“I understand. Just that it’s not comfortable. And what if I get drunk and throw up? The substitute driver won’t clean it up.”

“So, you’re saying you’ll throw up here?”

“I can’t help it.”

“The person I want to look good in front of is Han Soeun, not the driver, you know? Why did you come here after drinking, trying to tease me a bit? Even if you get more drunk and your nose is crooked, in her eyes, Kim Taekjun will probably look the most handsome. If you look more messed up, you might even look cute.”

“Sorry for coming suddenly.”

“No, it really wasn’t like that.”

Soeun hugged the cheeks of the lovely man in one way or another. He bent his knees awkwardly. When Soeun tilted her head and matched lips, he waited for this moment, and with a muffled sigh, his lips parted. The alcohol with a floral scent spread into her mouth like being soaked in flower petals. Soeun’s body quickly relaxed as if immersed in flower petals.

“I came because I like you. Isn’t that right?”

“Is this like a torture to go to heaven? Try more.”
Caught in a momentary excitement, Taekjun wrapped his arms around Soeun’s waist. In the midst of the ecstatic gaze as if standing in the middle of a flower field, Soeun also felt delighted.

Although his sudden visit this night was quite bewildering, if this was a way to confirm his love, every day felt like today would be happy.

“If Director also tells me.”

“……. ”

“Why I’m good, where I’m good, tell me specifically.”

Because she loves me, Soeun reached out a bit more to satisfy her greed.

“Quickly. Leave out the good things and things everyone knows. Why Han Soeun?”

I want to know more about where you found me charming, what aspects of my actions were pretty. Ah, I want to be happy thinking that you like this side of me too. And just as you like it, I want to become a better person.

Soeun had such a bright and innocent heart, but Taekjun was repeatedly wondering what to do inside.

What to do. Where should I say is pretty?

“Everything is pretty. Han Soeun, even the back of your head is pretty. Even your heels are pretty.”

“… You mainly find the back pretty?”

“The front is prettier. Even the belly button is pretty.”

“Ah. Focusing on secret places.”

Even her slightly embarrassed face, as if this wasn’t the answer she wanted, looked lovely.

“Our house is spacious, right?”

“Yeah, it’s spacious.”

“What’s with the sigh?”

“It’s a bit out of place to brag about your house without asking.”

“It’s the same story.”

“Yes. Please start.”

Yes, let’s hear it, he said while tugging at her waist without letting go. Taekjun’s abdomen warmed slowly.

“Even though our house is so spacious, my going places are predetermined. It’s the same with my hometown. I lived there until I was sixteen. Even though it’s endlessly vast, I had a fixed place to go.”

Thinking of Taekjun sitting on a foolish bench, Taekjun silently smiled.

“In the future, it will probably be the same. As Han Soeun.”

Just because it’s Han Soeun. Just her existence.

After confessing something somewhat heavy and letting it out with the help of alcohol, a somber atmosphere settled.

How much time would it take for our past to be diluted into the present?

Would 10 years be enough? Then would my feelings be proven?

10 years. It’s quite long.

But if you continue to stay by my side, it will definitely not be a long time. No, even if my liver burns, I’ll be happy as long as you’re with me.

So, even though it was a somewhat distant promise, he wanted to convey it.

“Shall we date for 10 years before getting married?”

I love you. Stay by my side.