Chapter 244 - Giving chance

An overwhelming feeling went through Jinhee's heart as Han Taehyun placed his lips on top of hers. Rabble of butterflies fluttered within her stomach as she found herself being consumed in the kiss.

Jinhee did not find herself being reluctant to it, and extending her hands toward him, she wrapped it around him, pulling him into a deeper kiss.

Keeping her eyes closed, Lee Jinhee relished the taste whilst she could hear both of their heartbeats distinctly, and this was enough to let her be confirmed on her feelings.

Although she was unsure of it in the beginning, she now knew it very well. The feelings she had for him were more than that she had for Jaehyun, and pulling away from the kiss, she stared at Han Taehyun with resolute eyes.

She then confessed, "I love you, Han Taehyun, so please don't let me be hurt by love like the last time."

Her words gave Han Taehyun a huge shock, and his heart began to beat rapidly within his chest. The scene felt like something out of a drama to him.

A moment ago, Jinhee was confused on her feelings for him, and now, she came clear to him on her feelings towards him. He had a hard time comprehending the situation before him.

Lee Jinhee wrapped her hands around Taehyun and hugged him. Taehyun hugged Jinhee back tightly whilst a wide smile sat on his face; He wasn't going to let go of her.

It felt like yesterday when he was the only one chasing after her, and now, seeing that she had mutual feelings towards him gave him an inexplicable sense of joy.

Tears formed at the corner of his eyes, and they dripped down his eyes. He could distinctly hear her quick heart beats, and this was definitely one of the best moment of his.

"Thank you for loving me, Jinhee. Thank you. I'll never disappoint you, hurt you, or let go of you. Thank you for giving me a chance, Jinhee-ah. I love you as well," Taehyun vocalised.

"No, Taehyun, I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for being by my side despite of how I pushed you away and taking care of me. Thank you, Taehyun, for being beside me whenever I needed it," Jinhee said.

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As both of them sat down on Jinhee's bed, they wore a wide smile on their face while holding their hands together. They had their fingers intertwined together.

Staring at the ground, the two of them did not know what to say to each other. Nonetheless, they wanted for this moment to last longer.

Lee Jinhee did not expect her to confess this easily, and recalling what had happened earlier, she began to feel embarrassed. She got into the moment and poured out her honest feelings.

Nevertheless, things did not turn out bad until her. As long as Jinhee and Taeho were engaged, both of them could not have any official title, and Jinhee planned to tell all about it to Taeho the next time they met.

It would be considered proper for her to inform about all this to him for, even if it was only in name, he was still her fiance until Youngmi was gone and Jinkyung was dealt with.

That's when, a realization hit Lee Jinhee, and she immediately stood up. Then, staring towards Han Taehyun, she voiced out, "Exam, Han Taehyun. It completely slipped my mind. Let's start studying now. There is nothing about the subjects I remember at this moment."

Seeing Lee Jinhee panic made a chuckle leave Han Taehyun's mouth at how endearing she was being. The worry for exam erased down the awkward situation between the two of them somewhat.

Han Taehyun let out a chuckle and teased, "You ruined the moment between us, Jinhee-ah. I can't believe you regard exams more important than me."

A blush coated Jinhee's cheeks as what happened previously floated inside her mind, and the temperature of her cheeks began to rise.

Lee Jinhee coughed and vocalised, "Just because you have gotten me to confess to you doesn't mean I am going to make you my priority."

Hearing those words from Jinhee caused Taehyun extend his hands toward her, and wrapping his hands around Jinhee's waist, he pulled her closer to him.

A gasp left Jinhee's mouth as Taehyun placed her on top of his knee, and sitting on his knee, Jinhee felt her toes curl up.

"H-Han Taehyun, let go of me. We seriously have to study now! We already wasted too much time on these matters!" Jinhee vocalised. 

Despite her constant tries, she was unable to get her cheeks to calm down, and finding it hard to meet gazes with Han Taehyun, she looked towards the front, trying to find something interesting to concentrate on.

"Yes, yes, we will start studying, My Student. The exams for tomorrow is easy, and I assure you that you know most of the things in the paper. So, let me just hold you like this ten minutes," He said.

Not hating the feeling and growing addicted to it, Jinhee coughed and vocalised, "W-Well, I can let you hold me like this, I suppose, but if I am getting a bad grade at it, you'll be the first person I'll beating up! I-I assure you that."

"Yes, yes, you can do that, Jinhee-ah," Taehyun said whilst wearing a slight smile on her face.

He was reluctant to part ways with Jinhee's warmth. Holding Jinhee this close to him at last made him feel complete.

"Aigoo! Jinhee, why do we have so many things to do in our life? I wish I could hold you like this forever," Taehyun stated.

"You should use less oil in your food; You are turning really greasy, Han Taehyun. You sound like someone who is experienced with girls and dated a couple of them in the past," Jinhee pointed out.

"Is that jealousy in your voice, Jinhee-ah?" Han Taehyun let out a chuckle.