As the soft rays of the morning sun bathed the quiet streets in a golden hue, Micha and So Hyung prepared to leave her house. It was just after 9 a.m., and the air outside was crisp with the freshness of a new day. Micha stood by the front door, locking it with care, her mind already filled with thoughts of the day ahead. She felt a gentle hand on her back, and when she turned, there was So Hyung, his eyes warm and full of affection. He smiled at her, the kind of smile that always made her feel as though everything was right in the world.
"Are you ready?" he asked softly, his voice as soothing as ever.
Micha nodded, her heart swelling with love and excitement. "Yes, let's go," she replied, slipping her hand into his. Together, they walked toward the car, each step feeling like another step into the future they were quietly building together.
The drive to So Hyung's place was peaceful. As they made their way down the winding roads, the hum of the car's engine filling the silence, Micha found herself lost in thought. She gazed out of the window, her mind wandering to the conversation they had last night about meeting their parents and possibly getting married soon. The idea of building a life with So Hyung filled her with warmth, but there was also an underlying nervousness—a feeling of stepping into something so big, so life-changing, that she couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.
Sensing her silence, So Hyung reached over and gently squeezed her hand. "What's on your mind, love?" he asked, his voice breaking through her thoughts like a soft melody.
Micha turned to him, her lips curving into a small smile. "I was just thinking about the future. About us… and everything that comes with it."
So Hyung smiled back, his eyes never leaving the road. "You mean like how many kids we'll have?" he teased lightly, and Micha couldn't help but laugh at the playful tone in his voice.
"Yes, exactly!" Micha giggled, feeling the tension in her chest ease a little. "But how do we even know if we'll have a boy or a girl? It's not like we can choose, right?" She looked at him, her brow furrowed slightly in confusion.
So Hyung let out a soft chuckle, his smile widening. "Oh, trust me, I know how to make sure we get exactly what we want," he said with a playful wink.
Micha raised an eyebrow, feigning disbelief. "Oh really? And what's your secret, Mr. Know-It-All?" she asked, her tone filled with playful sarcasm.
So Hyung laughed heartily, the sound of it filling the car. "That's a secret only I know, and you'll just have to trust me on this one," he replied, his eyes glinting mischievously.
Micha shook her head, her laughter joining his. "You're impossible, you know that?"
"I'm impossible, but you love me," he quipped, flashing her a grin.
"I do," Micha admitted softly, her voice suddenly serious. She looked at him, her heart swelling with the depth of her feelings for this man who had become her whole world. "I love you so much, So Hyung."
Hearing the sincerity in her voice, So Hyung's smile softened. He glanced over at her, his gaze tender and filled with emotion. "I love you too, Micha," he said quietly. "More than you know."
For a moment, the car was filled with silence, but it wasn't an uncomfortable one. It was a silence that spoke of the deep understanding and connection between them, a silence that held all the unspoken words they shared in their hearts.
After a few hours on the road, they finally reached So Hyung's home. Micha had been to his place a few times before, but every time she arrived, it felt like stepping into a different world. His home was spacious and filled with light, a reflection of the man he was—open, warm, and welcoming.
As they pulled into the driveway, So Hyung turned to Micha with a smile. "You stay here and make yourself at home. I'll finish up my work as fast as I can and come back so we can spend the rest of the day together."
Micha nodded, her heart fluttering at the thought of spending more time with him. "I'll be here, waiting for you."
Before stepping out of the car, So Hyung leaned over and kissed her gently, his lips lingering on hers for a moment longer than usual. "I love you," he whispered against her lips, his voice soft and full of emotion.
"I love you too," Micha whispered back, her heart swelling with the intensity of her feelings.
With one last smile, So Hyung got out of the car and headed to work, leaving Micha standing in the doorway of his home, watching him drive away. As the sound of the car's engine faded into the distance, Micha walked inside and closed the door behind her.
The house was quiet, the kind of quiet that felt peaceful yet lonely all at once. Micha wandered through the rooms, running her fingers along the furniture, her mind still lingering on the conversation they had during the drive. The thought of starting a family with So Hyung filled her with both excitement and trepidation. She knew they had a strong bond, but the future was always so unpredictable, and the uncertainty of it all sometimes weighed heavily on her.
After settling into the living room, Micha sat down on the couch and let out a soft sigh. She picked up her phone, scrolling absentmindedly through her messages, but her thoughts kept drifting back to the dream she had been having lately—the one where she saw faceless people, their cries filled with pain and suffering. Even now, the memory of the dream sent a shiver down her spine.
She shook her head, trying to push the unsettling thoughts away. It was just a dream, she reminded herself. Nothing more.
Deciding to distract herself, Micha turned on the television and flipped through the channels. But even the background noise couldn't fully quiet the thoughts in her mind. She missed her family, and even though she knew they were just a phone call away, the distance felt greater than it actually was.
After a while, Micha stretched out on the couch, her eyelids growing heavy with the weight of exhaustion. The house was so quiet, and soon enough, she drifted off into a light sleep, her dreams once again pulling her into that dark and eerie place.
This time, the dream was even more vivid. She was standing in a crowd, surrounded by faceless people whose cries of pain echoed in her ears. Blood dripped from their wounds, staining the ground beneath their feet, and the air was thick with sorrow. She could feel the despair all around her, and it was suffocating.
As she turned to run, her feet felt like they were glued to the ground, and she couldn't move. Panic rose in her chest, and just when she thought she couldn't bear it any longer, she heard a familiar voice calling her name.
"Micha…"
She spun around, and there, standing amidst the chaos, was So Hyung. His face was clear, and his eyes were filled with the same warmth and love she had always known. He held out his hand to her, and without hesitation, she reached for him.
In that moment, the faceless people faded away, and all that was left was the two of them, standing together in the quiet.
Micha woke up with a start, her heart pounding in her chest. She looked around the room, disoriented for a moment, before realizing where she was. It was just a dream, she told herself again, but this time, it didn't feel like enough.
As she sat there, trying to shake off the remnants of the dream, she heard the front door open. So Hyung had come back from work, and the sight of him standing in the doorway instantly made her feel safer.
He walked over to her, concern etched on his face. "Micha, are you okay?" he asked, kneeling beside her and taking her hand in his.
Micha nodded, though her heart still felt heavy with the weight of the dream. "I'm fine," she said softly. "I'm just… glad you're here."
So Hyung pulled her into his arms, holding her close. "I'm here, Micha," he whispered, his voice steady and reassuring. "And I'm not going anywhere."
As Micha rested her head against So Hyung's chest, she let out a soft sigh, feeling the rhythm of his heartbeat beneath her ear. The warmth of his embrace soothed her racing thoughts, and for a moment, the weight of her dream began to lift. She closed her eyes, allowing herself to melt into the safety he provided, his presence grounding her in ways words never could.
"I don't know what I would do without you," Micha whispered, her voice trembling slightly. "Every time I have that dream, it feels so real. I see pain and suffering, and then I see you, always saving me. It scares me, So Hyung, because I don't understand what it means."
So Hyung tightened his hold on her, resting his chin gently on her head. "Micha," he began softly, "dreams may be strange and frightening, but they can't control our reality. I'm here, by your side, and I'll be here tomorrow, and the day after that. Whatever happens, we face it together. You're not alone, and you never will be."
Micha lifted her head to look into his eyes, those eyes that promised her the world. "I love you so much, So Hyung," she whispered, her heart swelling with emotion.