I got Joong a drink, chuckling to myself over his reaction. I went out, gave him his drink and settled down to chit-chat with him and his dad.
Once Joong was done, he went to keep away his plate and wash up. His step dad was tired so he retired to bed. We were going to have an early start tomorrow to the hospital so everyone went back to their own rooms for the night.
Joong and I went back to his room. Phuwin video called me to check on him and me and we spoke with him for a bit before hanging up. I got into bed and just surfed my IG for a bit. Joong got into bed and laid down next to me.
"What are you looking at?"
"Just IG. Look at this Santa and his goofy antics."
Joong laughed and moved closer to see the photos. I saw the chance and sneakily put my arm around him, bringing him in even closer to me. Joong just looked and cocked his eyebrows at me but didn't say anything.
I pretended like I didn't see it and just continued looking at my phone. We continued laughing over the posts and also stalked other profiles before finally putting my phone away.
I looked at him finally. "Tired?"
"Honestly not now. I had a few hours of sleep earlier so I'm pretty refreshed actually. You?'
"No. Not now. But I'm glad you got to sleep. You really needed it."
Joong nodded his head, thanking me for letting him sleep. I turned even more, completely facing him. He turned his body too, to face me.
"Should we get something for your sister tomorrow before going to the hospital?"
"We could. I bring you around to the local shops before we go ok?"
"Sounds good. But do they speak English too?"
"They do but prefer Turkish. But I can speak Turkish so don't worry."
I smiled gratefully, knowing I would have a much more easier time.
"Thanks na. I was honestly a little worried because of the language barrier."
"I'm here. I wouldn't let you be in any form of inconvenience. You know that right? I got you."
"Thank you" and I cheekily fluttered my eyelashes at him.
"Oh my God, you brat!"
"You are the brat. Between us. Haha. Remember that."
Joong chuckled deeply. I was so enthralled by him laughing so heartily that I just leaned forward and kissed him on his forehead.
Joong stopped laughing and looked at me stunned.
I realized what I did and pulled away, looking stunned too.
"Joong, i.. I'm sorry if I.. "
"Kiss me proper."
"What?"
"I said kiss me proper."
"Do you realize what you just asked me?"
Joong nodded.
"I asked you to kiss me."
"I thought you said you would do it if I asked you. Now you wouldn't?"
"I didn't say that. I'm just still wondering if I'm dreaming or not."
Joong looked at me and came closer.
"You said you always wanted to protect me and be there for me. And I am tired of pushing it away constantly. I like it. I like what you do for me. And I want more of it. I'm tired of listening to my brain. My heart is telling me to just ask for more. Can I have it please?"
I didn't even let Joong repeat himself. I leaned in and kissed him this time, on his lips instead. I captured his lips slowly first, feeling it beneath mine softly. Then it became slightly harder and more intense. I felt Joong cup my neck as he kissed me back.
We pulled away, then barely let it register before I kissed him back. We finally pulled away, both of our lips slightly swollen and red.
Joong's face was also flushed. I knew mine wasn't any better. I leaned forward, resting my forehead on his.
Then I heard him mutter, "Yes."
I pulled away, looking at him. Then the importance of his "Yes" dawned on me.
I smiled as I nodded, grabbing him in a tight hug again.
The brat finally agreed to be my boyfriend.