"Because I love you."
The words kept ringing in Juho's ears, he stood there frozen on the spot. His back turned towards Kamou. Slowly Kamou let go of his hand, certain that he wouldn't leave.
"I'm sorry you had to go through all of that. Nothing happened between me and Taehee that night. I was so tired and drunk; I don't remember when I fell asleep in his room. Taehee isn't even aware that I was there in his room that night." She said crying.
Kamou got no response from Juho who stood there frozen. More tears started flooding her eyes. Bowing her head down a little she started looking at the ground. She didn't want to show him her vulnerable side.
"I know things started between us because of that night but I don't go around sleeping with people. I don't know what got into me that night, I was feeling this strange attraction for you from a long time. I always tried to shut down those feeling, that night finally I got the courage to walk up to you." Kamou started with her confession.
"I don't know how these things work, so I offered you a one-night stand thinking I might get over with these strange emotions. My plan backfired. I got more and more deeper into it." Tears rolling down her cheeks seeing no response from him.
"Yes, I love you. I love you a lot Park Juho. And I know you don't want me anymore. I can't help, it hurts so much, the thought of you not being in my life. I am sorry, please come back. Please forgive..."
Before Kamou could complete her words, she found herself being pulled. The movement was so sudden that she went blank for a second. As she came back to sense she found herself tightly wrapped in his arms. She hid her face in his chest, holding his shirt in her hands, crying like a mess.
"I'm... I'm sorry Juho." she managed to say a little out of breath.
"Sssshhhh.. I'm here. I will always be here." Juho said lightly patting her head.
After letting it all out, Kamou broke the hug looking directly into Juho's eyes. Juho gently wiped the tears off her face.
"There would never come a day in this life, where I wouldn't want you anymore. I love you Kamou." Juho said looking at her lovingly.
Getting on her toes, Kamou pulled in Juho for a kiss. Her lips got connected his, their eyes closed as they celebrated their love. 22nd November, the day they got together and the beautiful journey began.
After their kissing session, the new couple headed out for dinner. ****************************************
"Do you want to go back to the hotel?" Juho asked her after they were done with dinner.
Kamou looked at the time, it was already past midnight. She didn't want to go back yet. It was a beautiful night.
"I don't want to go back. Let's go for a walk." she said.
Both of them got into the car and Juho drove to the Han River. This time of the night, the sidewalks would be deserted, chances of them being caught were slim. The weather outside was cold, quiet and peaceful. He parked his car and they both got out.
The street lights lightening up their path, the sound of water flowing in the background. Kamou and Juho slowly walked enjoying the ambience. Their faces lit with sweet smiles; they were together now.
"I always wanted to come here at this time. It's so beautiful here." Kamou said.
"It's beautiful because you are here with me." Juho said grabbing her hand.
"You have made me the happiest man." locking his finger with her he said.
Kamou flushed at his words, looked down shyly. Both of them slowly walked towards a bridge. Kamou went up to the railing and looked down at the river flowing. They both were enjoying each other's company. They didn't need to talk much, the time was beautiful if they spent it together.
Kamou saw something falling down from the sky. She looked up and small white snow was coming down. She extended her hand to catch some, it was snowing. It was the first snow of the season and this time she was here with Juho. A smile appeared on her face.
Juho who was standing back, looking at her from a distance, walked to her. He hugged her waist from behind, his chin on her shoulder, cherishing the moment.
"You will catch cold." he said in her ear. "Let's go back."
"A little longer please. I always saw people coming here with their special person. I wanted to do the same one day. Today I have you, let me stay here with you a little longer." she said closing her eyes, feeling his warmth.
"We could come back later. It's not like I am going anywhere now. You don't know what you got yourself into miss, you are mine now, I won't let you go for this life." He placed a peck on her right cheek completing his worlds. Kamou smiled a little, love is so beautiful, it makes life worth living.
Holding hands, they walked out of the place together. Soon they reached their suite, where they would stay together for the night. It was getting cold, unable to sleep they started to drink alcohol.
"You have work tomorrow?" Juho asked.
"Not sure. Why?"
"Let's stay here for one more day." Juho pouted.
"I would if you sing the song you wrote for me." Kamou knew how to get things done.
"What? How do you know?"
"I have already heard it."
"That's not possible."
"It is if you have Big Brother Taehee on your side." Kamou said boastfully.
"He is dead."
"Don't you dare do anything to him. Look around, he did so much for us, you should be thankful. He is the best."
"Woman you have a boyfriend now. You should be worried about him now." Juho joked.