Episode Six
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We settle onto the plush sofa by the fireplace, the warmth from the flames adding to the cozy atmosphere. I pour us each a glass of wine from the bottle on the table and hand one to Jaewook.
“To new friends,” he says, raising his glass with a smile.
“To new friends,” I echo, clinking my glass against his.
We sip our wine in comfortable silence for a moment before Jaewook speaks again. “You know, I’ve always admired your resilience,” he says thoughtfully. “The way you’ve handled everything thrown at you … it’s inspiring.”
“Thanks,” I say softly, feeling a mix of gratitude and vulnerability. “It hasn’t been easy, but it’s made me stronger.”
“I can see that,” he replies with genuine admiration in his eyes.
As we finish our wine and set our glasses aside, there’s a moment of quiet where we just look at each other—really look at each other—and something shifts in the air between us.
Jaewook reaches out tentatively and takes my hand in his own. His touch is gentle yet firm, sending a shiver down my spine.
“Iseul,” he begins softly, his voice barely above a whisper. “I don’t want to rush anything or make you uncomfortable … but I just … I really like you.”
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My body seems to be vibrating with contentment. It feels like Jaewook just fits, like whatever energy he puts off matches my chemistry to a tee. I like it, way more than I probably should.
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