As soon as they were in her room, Shin Hye turned around to face him. She had never felt this way for any other man. She put her hand at the side of his neck, right underneath his jaw. She traced his jawline with her thumb. ‘I like you. Very much. If you want, I can tell you every day from now on.’
Min Ho didn’t say anything, and instead put his hand at the back of her head and kissed her again. Shin Hye was feeling electricity as soon as their lips touched. Every part of her body was sensitive now, that when he pressed his body on to hers, she gasped audibly. Her knees were feeling wobbly, she had to hold onto MIn Ho's waist to keep herself up. Min Ho slowly walked to her bed, pushing her with him, without taking his lips off hers. Shin Hye sat down when she felt the back of her knees touch the edge of the bed, Min Ho expertly following her without breaking contact. Soon, they were lying down, Min Ho on top of her. Shin Hye’s hands travelled to his nape, then raking her fingers through his hair. Min Ho kissed her fiercely before pushing himself up using his arms. He looked at her face then down at her upper body.
‘Can I?’ He asked softly. Shin Hye flushed, understanding what he meant. She nodded her head slightly, and soon Min Ho unbuttoned the top of her shirt. Shin Hye watched him closely as he undid all of the buttons, his eyes fluttering from her face to her body. She arched her back to help him remove her shirt completely. He leaned in and kissed her again, this time, more wildly. She felt his hands slip under her and unclasped her bra. He stopped kissing her and looked at her shoulders, his fingers walking over them to nudge down the straps. Shin Hye flashed back to their shoot for episode 15, when he was removing her apron. This was obviously what they were going for, but she didn’t think she’d feel so vulnerable now that it was happening for real. She was too shy to meet his eyes, and instead closed hers shut.
‘Shin Hye,’ his deep voice caused her eyes to flutter open. He was looking down at her tenderly. ‘You’re very beautiful.’ He kissed her gently on the lips, before lowering himself to kiss her throat. Shin Hye felt his eyebrows tickle her chin. He kissed the hollow of her neck, and made his way down, leaving a trail of kisses on the path. The sensation sent shivers all over her body; she clutched the sheets with both her hands to keep her steady. Min Ho pulled himself up and kissed her on the mouth again, placing a hand under her waist, and slowly gliding it over her bottom and lingering under her thigh. She folded her leg instinctively, giving him more room to touch. He pressed his body closer as his tongue went deeper into her. Shin Hye’s hands rested on his lower back, and balled them into fists when the ache became unbearable. His muscles quivered under her touch.
Shin Hye’s heart continued to pound, her breath ragged, as she felt the passion between them rise. In the heat of the moment, Min Ho lifted his face and looked at her. Her hair was all tangled, and she was breathing heavily. She was also sure that her cheeks were flushed. She locked eyes with him. Awhile ago, they had been dark and heavy, but now, they were tender and affectionate. His fingers made their way to her cheek, brushing it softly.
‘Park Shin Hye,’ he spoke.
‘Hmm?’ Shin Hye responded, the only sound that she could make. She wasn’t sure she could speak coherently right now.
‘You know, right?’ His eyes stayed on hers, unblinking. ‘That I love you.’
Shin Hye smiled and laced her fingers with his, gripping his hand tight. She's still breathless, and she may not be able to talk articulately, but she knew that she could respond to that in a heartbeat.
‘I love you, too.’