‘let me love you’

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It wasn’t supposed to be like this. It wasn’t supposed to be him.

You were a single mom, no one to help you support you as a partner. You swore that you didn’t need anyone, just your daughter, Hyein. She was the daughter of you and your ex husband, Jaemin. Jaemin and you used to be the couple everyone knew and wanted to be. Until he fell out of love. It was painful, but he was a respectful man so he handled it well. You still co-parented. Hyein would go to his house every Wednesday and would come back the Wednesday after. A whole week alone. Though you told yourself you’re okay alone, deep down you knew you wanted that company.

Till you started talking to Haechan. Haechan was a bright, funny, and loving guy. He was one of Jaemin’s best friends. You didn’t think much of it. You two had mutual friends anyway so you were meant to talk eventually. You two started hanging out after seeing each other at a mutual friends party. You never knew how much you had in common. Small talks that were awkward turned into long conversations about every worry you had in your life. He started to come over after his shifts or on weekends whenever Hyein wasn’t there. He was your source of comfort. His humor and the way he was playful made you feel like you were back in high school. He made you feel…lighter.

It was obvious that it was going to happen. He was handsome, charming, funny, and caring. Who wouldn’t fall for him? Whenever he came over, you felt butterflies in your stomach. You would fix your hair before opening the door. Luckily for you, Haechan felt the same. He would flirt with you even more, hinting slightly. But you were unsure of dating again. Would he be good with Hyein? Would he treat me right?

One night after Jaemin picked up Hyein, you went over to Haechan’s house to watch the new episode of the show you two started together. He welcomed you in with a smile. After the episode ended, you felt yourself getting sleepy due to your long day. Your head lied on his shoulder, a blanket over your legs and his. He put his arm around your shoulders

“Tired? Stay the night. It’s too late to drive, plus the roads are closed tonight.”

He rubs your shoulder and chuckles

“Hey…don’t fall asleep on me. Or I’ll be tempted to kiss you.”