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Go Eun let out a short sigh, enjoying the view from her old apartment with a bottled beer in her hand.
That was it.
She didn’t have a nice rooftop where she could have a bottle of beer after work while enjoying the nightscape.
That was why she never felt at home in her new apartment.
And maybe it was also because she didn't have Do Ki by her side.
Handing him a beer after popping it open, she got closer than usual, and a small “Cheers” left her mouth while clinking bottles with him.
25cm
“Did you know that 30cm is the distance one can maintain while socializing with someone?”
“Being more than 30cm apart will make you seem nonchalant while being closer than that will seem too in-your-face,”
Sucking in a breath, Go Eun continued, “At times, the distance can also be scary,”
“You moved back here after living more than 30cm away. I doubt we’re indifferent to one another,” Do Ki replied, a smile forming on his lips as he took another sip of the beer Go Eun gave him.
His reply caused Go Eun to smile.
“When we clinked our bottles a second ago, the gap between us was less than 30cm. … About 25cm. But it didn’t make me uncomfortable, nor was I scared ,”
She took another sip of beer, glancing at Do Ki, who was off-guard. ‘Would it be weird if I took this as a confession from her?’ He thought, staring at her as he waited for her to go on.
“... I felt comfortable and maybe even a bit– no, very excited. ” She confessed after hesitating for a bit.
She took one step closer after gathering up all her courage and confidence.
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“This is a riddle for you now. What happens after this? What am I supposed to do now?” She asked, voice low and soft.
Do Ki, taken aback at her sudden confession, remained silent. He knew she had feelings for him and that she had liked him for a long time.
And he couldn’t deny it anymore. He, too, liked Go Eun for a long time, although he just realized it.
Wanting to end their game of push-and-pull, Do Ki stepped closer as his hands made their way up to cup her face.
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“Something like this?” He whispered as he leaned closer.
“Very close,” She teased, her hands slowly wrapping around his waist.
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“You’re missing one big step. Would you like me to tell you, or do you want to take your chances?”
Do Ki let out a low chuckle at her remark before making his choice.
“I think I’ll take my chances ,” He said before pulling her in for a kiss, getting rid of any distance left between them.
He kissed her, slow and steady, scared any aggression would break her.
His hands moved from her cheeks to the nape of her neck, pulling her closer as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
Pulling away breathlessly, the two slowly smiled as they remained in each other’s embrace, not wanting to let go just yet.
And just like that, the two finally gave in to their desires on the rooftop that held precious memories of them.