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Unlike the light cocktails featured in the show, Go Eun prefers heavier alcohols. She knew it would be too much for Min Ho so she made his share diluted with tonic water.
She came back from the kitchen with two trays carrying four different drinks. She passed Min Ho the tray with the diluted drinks, keeping that fact a secret from him. They both enjoyed their drinks while chatting about the show and what’s to come for their respective projects. Go Eun had underestimated the amount of alcohol she mixed in her drink and slowly felt herself becoming tipsy. Min Ho on the other hand was completely sober, she had forgotten that he was a giant so it did in fact take more for him to get drunk.
Min Ho chuckled when he saw how red her cheeks were from the alcohol.
“Go Eun-i you’re drunk, let’s wash you up.”
“Ani oppa, I’m fine~” slurring her words.
This wasn’t the first time he saw Go Eun drunk, he knew she would continue insisting on her soberness. Instead of arguing with her, he got up and carried her bridal style, her arm around his nape, and her head wobbling against his chest. He led them to her master bathroom, letting her back lean against the mirror as he prepared her toothbrush and a washcloth for her face. She was nearly passed out but flinched when the wet cloth touched her face, letting out a grunt.
“Oppa~” she complained in an aegyo tone she rarely used. He knew she was really drunk then because she’s always too shy to act cute around him.
“Just wait a bit my love, we need to brush your teeth” he chuckled when he saw her automatically opening her mouth, leaning towards him, waiting.
“Aigoo~ I thought I was your baby, you’re a bigger baby than I am Go Eun-i” he teased, but not expecting a response.
“Give me that!” she grabbed the toothbrush from his hand and tried brushing her teeth, her swift movement caused her to lose her balance and fall over towards his chest. She was now leaning most of her weight against his chest, she felt comfortable being that close to him.
“You’re so warm my love” she said with a smile spread across her face
He squeezed her in a hug, swaying them both, and a smile spread across his face. “Let’s finish brushing your teeth and get you to bed.”
After he finished brushing her teeth, he wiped her face while her arms were wrapped around his waist, contentment visible on her face.
“Saranghae oppa” she said, leaning back to see his face.
He pecked her lips before saying “nomu saranghae Go Eun-i.”
“Can you walk to bed?” he asked.
“Aniyo~ my legs suddenly became very weak” she mumbled, wrapping her arms around his neck, asking to be carried.
Min Ho wrapped her legs around his waist, carrying her towards the bed. He gently laid her down on one side of the bed, making some space for himself on the other side. After he tucked her in on one side, he crawled next to her, wrapping his leg around her body. As soon as she felt him lay next to her, she nuzzled into his chest, letting out a sigh.
“Oppa, gomawo…” she whispered against his chest
“I just washed you up babe, no big deal” Min Ho replied as he caressed the back of her head.
“You’ve given me so much love, you’ve poured yourself into this relationship, gomawo” her voice quavered. “I’m sorry I haven’t been as expressive with my feelings for you, but do know that I love you. I will continue to nurture what we have, I will be more brave for the both of us, nomu nomu saranghae… I see myself spending my life with you ” she moved closer into his warmth.
He felt her tears against his shirt. He couldn’t respond right away, he was taken aback by what she had said. They went into this relationship aware of their mutual feelings, but they only recently began sharing their thoughts. He knew Go Eun was still holding back, he was fine with that. He could feel the love she had for him, but hearing those words reassured him, he was certain he had found his soulmate.
“Saranghae Go Eun-i, you’ve given me so much strength and happiness. You’re my home.” he replied as he continued to caress the back of her head, blinking back his tears.
“Go to sleep Go Eun-i, I’ll cook you some hangover soup tomorrow.”
“Oppa, you might burn down this whole place…” her voice hushed as she fell into slumber.
“I can’t believe this woman”, letting out a chuckle but not in disbelief because he knew the chances of him burning her kitchen was very high.
She only hummed in response.
“Good night my love” Min Ho whispered, kissing the top of her head.