Chapter 133: Travel (6)

 

The first night in Gangneung was… thrilling.

 

We did everything we couldn’t during exam season in just one night…

 

It was a lot. And it was amazing.

 

Because of that, on the second day of the trip, we didn’t even go outside—we just stayed in the room, cuddling.

 

Since we had to head back home tomorrow, today was practically the last day of our trip.

 

We had decided to spend the last night at a place with a view of the ocean, so it was time to get up.

 

I gently shook Eun-ha, who was sleeping soundly.

 

“Eun-ha, let’s get up now.”

 

“Mm… just a little more…”

 

“It’s almost checkout time. We have to pack and move to the other place~”

 

“Just ten more minutes… I want to lie here with you a little longer. You should sleep a bit more too, Han-gyeol~”

 

Eun-ha burrowed deeper into my arms.

 

She was so cute, all sleepy like that, so I gave in.

 

“Alright. But just ten minutes, okay?”

 

“Mm… thanks…”

 

I gently smoothed out Eun-ha’s hair as she slept peacefully.

 

Her long eyelashes and fair face were glowing, even in the morning light.

 

Seriously, I don’t know how she can be this pretty.

 

“Eun-ha, ten minutes are up. Time to get up.”

 

“Already…? How much time until checkout?”

 

“About an hour? If we wash up and head out now, we’ll be good.”

 

“Ugh… I guess I really have to get up now…!”

 

Finally, Eun-ha slowly sat up.

 

“Where’s my hair tie... ah, here it is.”

 

She found the hair tie she had left by the bed and turned to face me.

 

She tapped my cheek and called my name in a sleepy voice.

 

“Han-gyeol~ Look at me.”

 

“Hm? Why?”

 

“It’s time for you to see your favorite part—watch me tie my hair~ Make sure you’re paying attention~”

 

With a mischievous smile, Eun-ha kindly showed me how she tied her hair.

 

She gathered her hair slowly and tied it up with the band, letting me watch every little detail.

 

“How is it~? Does watching me tie my hair in the morning make you happy?”

 

“I love it. Show me how you do it every morning.”

 

“Should I~? Then you have to fix my hair every day too. I love how it makes me feel so loved.”

 

“Alright~ I’ll do that for you every day.”

 

“It’s a promise~ If you don’t fix my hair, I won’t show you how I tie it~”

 

“You’re adorable. I’ll remember that.”

 

“Good. Now let’s get ready. You go wash up first, Han-gyeol~”

 

“Got it. Just don’t fall asleep again while I’m gone, okay?”

 

“Don’t worry. I’ll pack while you’re in there.”

 

“Alright~”

 

I grabbed a towel and headed to the bathroom.

 

I washed my hair, cleaned my face, brushed my teeth, and came out.

 

“That was quick.”

 

Eun-ha seemed to have finished not only packing her own things but mine as well.

 

She was neatly putting my clothes into my bag.

 

“I could’ve packed my own stuff, but thanks.”

 

“I actually liked packing for you~ I’ll go wash up now!”

 

“Alright. Go ahead.”

 

“I’ll be back~”

 

After finishing up, Eun-ha grabbed a towel and went into the bathroom.

 

When I opened the suitcase to get a change of clothes, everything was so neatly arranged.

 

Seeing the clothes stacked so perfectly made me smile without even realizing it.

 

“It’s like she is a wife taking care of her husband.”

 

By the time I had changed and dried my hair, Eun-ha came out of the bathroom.

 

“You were quick too, Eun-ha.”

 

“I need to dry my hair too~”

 

“Come here. I’ll dry it for you.”

 

“Huh? I can do it myself~”

 

“Come on. You packed for me, so let me dry your hair.”

 

“Well, I won’t say no~ I’m counting on you~”

 

With a big smile, Eun-ha sat in front of me.

 

“If it’s too hot, let me know, okay?”

 

“Okay~”

 

The sound of the hairdryer filled the room as I carefully dried Eun-ha’s hair.

 

“I love it when you dry my hair~ It feels like a husband taking care of his wife.”

 

“I thought the same thing when I saw you packing my clothes earlier.”

 

“Really? It felt oddly satisfying organizing your stuff too. It’s strange.”

 

“I feel the same, drying your hair. It looks like it’s almost dry now.”

 

“Thanks to you, it was nice and quick. Thanks~ Let’s head out.”

 

“Yeah, let’s go.”

 

With everything packed, we left the accommodation and headed to the new place.

 

****

 

The new place was a somewhat well-known hotel in Gangneung.

 

Since it was off-season and we were transitioning from Sunday to Monday, the prices weren’t outrageous.

 

At the front desk, Eun-ha gave her name to the staff.

 

“Hello. I have a reservation under Shin Eun-ha.”

 

“Yes, here you go. Just take your card key and head to room 1401.”

 

“Thank you~ Han-gyeol, let’s go!”

 

As soon as we entered the room via the elevator, the ocean view outside the window greeted us.

 

Eun-ha was so mesmerized by the sight that she dropped her bags and went straight to the balcony.

 

Sliding the door open, she called out to me excitedly.

 

“Han-gyeol! Hurry and come here! You can see the entire ocean from here!”

 

“They said you could watch the sunrise from here. Want to wake up early and see it?”

 

“That sounds amazing! Honestly, we should’ve just stayed here all day today instead of wandering around yesterday.”

 

“We can come back early. Let’s grab food, hit a café, and come back here.”

 

“Yeah, yeah! Are we staying up all night tonight?”

 

“I’m good at staying up, but won’t it be hard for you?”

 

“I’ll try my best!”

 

“Alright~”

 

Even though it seemed like a challenge, Eun-ha was full of enthusiasm.

 

“Should we rest a bit before heading out to eat?”

 

“Before that, I want to change clothes!”

 

“Huh? Aren’t you going to wear what you’re already wearing?”

 

“I bought a special outfit for the last day~ You turn around while I change!”

 

‘Everything she does is so cute.’

 

“I don’t want to. I’m going to sneak a peek while you change.”

 

“Nooo~ It’s a surprise! Just turn around for a minute~”

 

“I’ll be a little disappointed~”

 

“Hurry up~”

 

“Fine.”

 

Just as Eun-ha asked, I turned around.

 

I heard her clothes drop to the floor and the soft rustling of fabric as she changed.

 

What kind of outfit did she get?

 

A shirt? A skirt? Maybe something bold?

 

No matter what she wears, I bet it’ll look amazing on her.

 

“Hehe~ Han-gyeol~ You can turn around now~”

 

Excited, I turned around and saw Eun-ha in a beautiful white dress.

 

She looked pure, almost angelic, with a soft smile as she clasped her hands together modestly.

 

“How is it? I bought it just to show you!”

 

“Wow- Eun-ha, you seriously look stunning in anything. You’re so beautiful!”

 

“Really? Do I look pretty? Ah! I forgot to tie my hair! It’ll look even prettier if I do this, right?”

 

Eun-ha hurriedly tied her hair and let it fall to one side.

 

The hairstyle suited the atmosphere perfectly.

 

“How do I look? Even prettier, right?!”

 

“It suits you so well. You look absolutely lovely~”

 

“I knew you’d like it~ I’m glad I bought it!”

 

“When did you get it? I don’t remember any packages coming to the house.”

 

“Oh! I saw it in the underground shopping mall and thought it was pretty, so I bought it! It was only 20,000 won! Cheap, right?!”

 

Eun-ha proudly held up two fingers as she spoke.

 

“It looks like it was made just for you.”

 

“You’re flattering me too much~ But hearing you say I’m pretty makes me feel so happy~”

 

Eun-ha closed the distance between us and snuggled into my arms.

 

“You look so handsome today, Han-gyeol~”

 

“I’m just wearing my usual clothes.”

 

“You’re always handsome~ but today you look even better than yesterday!”

 

“Maybe I should’ve bought a new outfit to show you too.”

 

“Wanna go buy one today? I’ll buy it for you~!”

 

“Alright. Let’s grab some food, and then we can go shopping.”

 

“Great! Let’s find an outfit that suits you! Now, let’s head out!”

 

Eun-ha, beaming with a big smile, grabbed my hand and walked toward the shoe rack.

 

“Oh wait, my sandals! I forgot in my rush to get dressed!”

 

“You brought sandals too?”

 

“Yup! I packed them! I’ll look even prettier with them on, just watch.”

 

“Hurry and put them on~”

 

Eun-ha quickly rummaged through her bag, pulled out a shoe box, and slipped on the sandals.

 

They had quite a bit of a heel, making her taller than usual.

 

“Hehe. These are platform sandals, so I’m taller now~”

 

“Yeah, you look about 5 cm taller.”

 

“What’s your height again? Didn’t you say you grew a bit since high school?”

 

“Yeah, when I had my physical, I was around 177 cm.”

 

“And I’m 160, so now I must be about 165. Right?”

 

“Yep. But why are you suddenly asking about height?”

 

I tilted my head, curious, and Eun-ha responded.

 

“Did you know something, Han-gyeol?”

 

“What?”

 

“The ideal height difference for kissing is said to be 12 cm~”

 

So that’s why she asked.

 

“Is that so~ I didn’t know that.”

 

I playfully replied, and Eun-ha flashed a wide smile.

 

Slowly, she cupped my face with her hands and gently pulled my head down.

 

“I’m curious if it’s true, mind if we check?”

 

“I’m curious too.”

 

“Han-gyeol, I love you.”

 

“I love you too.”

 

And with that, Eun-ha pressed her lips to mine.

 

We kissed softly, and I wrapped my arms around her waist.

 

Did she buy the heeled sandals just because of that story?

 

If she did, it was too adorable, and I couldn’t resist kissing her more deeply.

 

Eun-ha seemed to feel the same way, holding onto my shirt as she refused to pull away.

 

In fact, she seemed so happy, continuing to smile even as we kissed.

 

We shared a slow, lingering kiss before finally parting.

 

“It really is comfortable, huh~?”

 

“Yeah. How about wearing heels like this more often?”

 

“Or maybe you could shrink a little~?”

 

“I’ll try my best. Now, should we head out?”

 

“One more kiss first~”

 

“Alright~”

 

This time, I was the one who leaned in and kissed Eun-ha.

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