That Night in Italy

Chapter 4

Ye Jin stirred awake upon hearing several voices outside their room. She was going to lift a hand to rub her eyes when she found herself unable to move.

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After sharing their first kiss last night, Hyun Bin and Ye Jin went back to the hotel hand-in-hand, with bashful smiles plastered on their faces. 

Nicola was clearing up the front desk, more than ready to end his shift when he saw the pair walk in and greeted them. Just one look at them and he could already tell. Whether they were two people who just got together or a long-term couple that finally made up, he could sense that they were much happier. Romantically happier. 

I bet you're happy to share the same bed now, signora?

Ye Jin went to wash up while Hyun Bin changed into his pajamas. He turned off the lights but left the bedside lamp on before lying down. 

When Ye Jin got out, Hyun Bin was leaning on the headboard and looked at her with a mischievous smile, seductively patting the space beside him.

"Don't get your hopes up.", she said with an amused smile as she made herself comfortable next to him.

Hyun Bin giggled. He was in no rush to heat things up physically. He knew he wanted to, but his heart was too happy to even entertain those thoughts. He adjusted himself further down the bed and turned to his side to hug Ye Jin, anchoring his leg on both of hers.

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The two of them fell asleep faster than ever and that was how Hyun Bin ended up immobilizing her. 

His head was nuzzled on the crook of her neck where she could feel his soft snores against her skin, while his right arm was secured around her waist and his leg hitched on top of hers. 

Ye Jin on the other hand, was already think of ways to salvage her dead arm without waking him, but resigned when she couldn't come up with any.

Fortunately, her arm didn't have to suffer much longer when Hyun Bin was jolted awake by a sudden scream that came from right outside their door.

"What? Why? What's going on?", he asked in slight panic. His hair was so messy and his eyes were enlarged that Ye Jin couldn't hold back her laughter as she softly pulled Hyun Bin's head back down.

"Relax. I think there are new guests checking in.", she muttered before caressing his cheek.

A few moments later, Hyun Bin propped himself up on one elbow and gave her a swift kiss. "We're leaving Siena this afternoon?"

Ye Jin nodded.

"What time do we have to be in the vineyard today?", he asked

Ye Jin reached over for her phone and checked the time. "In two hours.", she  slowly untangled herself from him and rose up.

Hyun Bin laid back down as he watched her stretch her limbs to full extent. The rays of sun that shone through the windows reflected perfectly against her skin.

She had crimson nose and puffy cheeks, with her silky hair enveloping her delicate face. So beautiful. 

Ye Jin noticed him staring, "I know. You got yourself a pretty girlfriend, you should thank me."

Hyun Bin was utterly dumbfounded.

"If I remember correctly, you were the one who confessed to me", he quipped. "Did I even say yes?"

Ye Jin's hand was quicker than lightning when she grabbed the nearest pillow within her reach and smacked it down on Hyun Bin's face.

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