[DevJu] He and Her

 It was past 11 in the evening when he finished all of his work. He was supposed to finish them on the weekend but decided against it because he has some plan on mind. He is so sleepy he feels like his body will shut down any minute. Dragging his tired body towards his unit, Ju Hyung  tried to keep his eyes open as he put all of his things to his office before going to his room. He flopped to the bed with a heavy sigh, not even caring that he didn't change his clothes. In an instant he was fast asleep.

Someone was there with him, that's for sure. Ju Hyung groaned as he swat the hand away from his face.  But the hand came back and it was now playing with his hair. He groaned again and turned his back away from the hand ruffling his hair. It was then that he heard giggling. Wait, giggling? As soon as his mind registered the sound, he instantly opened his eyes and hastily turned around. 

"Hello!" Devon chirped, smiling wide at him.

"You-how-when-I mean-huh?" was his brilliant reply which earned him a laugh from her.

"I am here, yes. How? I flew of course, I arrived earlier this evening. I told Mr. Seo not to tell you anything. He was the one who fetch me at the airport and dropped me here. He also told me you have been overworking yourself." Devon narrowed her eyes at at that. "And he was right."

As if it just entered his mind that she was really there, talking to him, and even scolding him, he crawled towards her. Ju Hyung slowly lifted his left hand and touched her face, then pinched both cheeks.

"Ow. Let go."

"I don't want to." he said, smiling. "You are here."

"Yep."

"You are really here." he said again before pulling Devon's face closer. He smiled at her, while softly caressing her cheeks with his thumb.

Devon tilted her head as she sweetly smiled at him. "Still can't believe I am h--" the rest of her words were muffled by his mouth. He kissed her slowly, savoring the moment. He kissed her passionately, holding her closer to him. The kiss grew more passionate, the two tilting their heads for better access. Sensing they need to breathe, he kissed her on the cheek, letting Devon to gulp some air first before he dove in again, kissing her again and again and again.

"I miss you too" Devon said when they stopped kissing. Ju Hyung smiled, caressing her hair. "And I see you are not grumpy anymore."

"Who is grumpy?" he asked, innocently.

"Aish, you. And speaking of you, you need to change your clothes. Then you can go back to sleep"

"Wait, you are leaving? Stay. Please." Ju Hyung asked, alarmed.

Devon smiled at him before pecking him on the lips, saying, "I am not leaving. I am just telling you to change. Look at me! I am already in my pajamas~" Indeed she was already on her pajamas. 

Devon pulled him up and dragged him towards the open closet. She was about to walked away when Ju Hyung stopped her. "Sleep here, beside me."

"Ju Hyung--"

"Please? I just... I missed you so much. I just want to sleep with you by my side."

"Well, when you say it like that... alright. But first, change. I'll go and drink some water first. I'll be back."

He took his time on changing his clothes,he is fully wide awake compared to how tired he is when he went home earlier. He chuckled to himself. Seriously, it's because of this girl.

Devon was already on the bed, lying at the side of his bed when he finished changing. He grinned as he looked at her. He couldn't help but feel warm and just by looking at her, he couldn't help but love her even more. 

"I love you" he gently said, walking towards his bed and lying at the other side of the bed. He gestured for Devon to come closer and she obliged. He wrapped her up in his arms and she put her head on his chest. "I love you too" Devon sleepily said.

"Already sleepy?"

"Yes, I was already sleeping in the guest room when you came home. I might have noticed you coming home though, because I woke up when you entered the living room." She said, stifling a yawn and added "you didn't notice me" in a sulky voice.

Ju Hyung laughed at that. "Mianhe."

"And you should sleep too. Because tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, I am going to borrow all your time." she continued, eyes already closing.

"Sleep." Ju Hyung said softly, kissing her on the forehead.  

"Okay." was Devon's last reply before she was off to dreamland.

Ju Hyung stayed up, wide awake, gazing down at the beauty he is holding in his arms. This girl, this girl is the reason why he kept on working overtime. Finishing his work earlier than expected means he can have his weekends free. He was already planning on flying to the Philippines just to visit her and have some quality time together. But she already did it. She might have done the same thing too, working overtime at work just to let her weekends free... for him. He sighed, he feels so in love and loved in return that he couldn't help himself on putting his head at the crook of Devon's neck, holding her tightly, inhaling her sweet scent. He vowed to himself to let her know that he loves her just as much. He spent his night thinking of the plans he'll do tomorrow for her.

---

It was too noisy for his liking. He grumbled as he patted the bedside table, looking for his phone that is the source of the noise. As soon as he turned the alarm off, he went back on cuddling Devon, holding her closer.

"You better not go back to sleep." Ju Hyung groaned but still didn't let go of Devon. "You need to let go of me."

"Never" was his immediate reply

"Hey, I need to cook our breakfast." he reluctantly let go of Devon and as a reward, she pecked him on the lips. "Good morning, sunshine! Time to wake up~ Wakey! Wakey!" he opened his eyes but Devon can see he is still really sleepy and tired. Worried, she said "I'll wake you up when I am done with breakfast." he just nodded at her.

The next time he opened his eyes, it was already past 9am. He remembered his alarm usually went off at 7am. Where is Devon? He went out of his room and went to the kitchen but Devon was not there. He roamed around his living room, he only saw Devon's laptop there but not her. He even went to the guest room, but still she wasn't there. 

"Devon!" he called out, maybe she was in the washroom. He was about to walk towards the washroom when he heard the distinct sound of beeping and then the door was opened only to reveal Devon carrying two cellophane bags while talking to the phone.

"Mika, I've already organized all the files na gagamitin next week sa desk ko. Tapos na lahat yun, I've read and edited everything already. I'm on a vacation, I do not want to be called again." Devon said in a stern voice to her secretary. She saw Ju Hyung standing a few steps away from her and she smiled sweetly at him. "It's not your fault. It's alright. Just remember what I told you." she added before bidding goodbye and pocketing her phone. "Good morning" she greeted Ju Hyung. Walking towards him, she tiptoed to peck him on the lips. "Sorry, di pa ako nakakapagluto."

"It's alright. Why didn't you wake me up?" He asked her as he took the bags from her hands.

"You look so tired last night. You needed the sleep."

"Thanks, I feel re-energized now. So, why did Mika call?"

"Ugh don't remind me. No talking about work please." Devon said, following Ju Hyung to the kitchen.

"Here's the plan. We'll go out but you need to turn your phone off. I'm turning mine off too." Ju Hyung suggested, taking out the foods Devon bought from the supermarket to the kitchen counter "Oooh ice cream" he commented, grinning at her.

"You have a plan." she stated while putting the ice cream and the other foods that she bought to the fridge. Knowing Ju Hyung, he has some tricks up his sleeve, and it is making her excited.

"I have" he said, staring at her.

"What is it? Let me hear it."

"We'll go to Jeju and stay there till Monday." 

"Pero gusto ko rin pumunta ng Busan."

"Then punta din tayo sa Busan." he told Devon who is cutely smiling at him "What?"

"Nothing. Have I ever told you, you sound cute when speaking in Filipino?"

"Yes, yes. many times already." Ju Hyung said, rolling his eyes. Devon giggled at his reaction.

 

Both enjoyed the breakfast that they shared.  As they ate, they couldn't stop themselves on being playful with each other. They haven't seen each other for two months, it is understandable. Sometimes it would be Ju Hyung who would visit her in the Philippines, other times, just like what happened last night, she would surprise him. He can always feel how much Devon loves him. And he is thankful for her, for always being there even not physically, for the love, and for the care she has been showing. It has been two years and still, what he felt from the very first time he was introduced to Devon, didn't change. He admits, the first few months of wanting to know her but not able to do so was hard because of the language barrier between them, but still, they pulled it through. They became friends.. Both studied each other's language very hard just for them to understand each other, both became each other's tutor, both became each other's confidant. 

 They went to the living room and settled down at the couch, just enjoying the time that they are spending together. Devon leaned on his shoulder and he encircled his arm around her, pulling him closer to him. He kissed her on the forehead before opening the TV. 

"We really belong to each other, don't we?" He blurted out of the blue, making Devon who is leaning on his shoulder smile.

"I know what you mean. And yes, we really do belong to each other."

"So, ready for Jeju?"

"Very ready!" Devon answered, straightening up. "Are we going now? Wait, i'm not yet ready!" she rushed towards the guest room, leaving Ju Hyung on the couch laughing at her reaction. "Move your ass, already Ju Hyung-ah" he heard Devon shouted from her so-called room.

"Nae, nae" was Ju Hyung's reply as he jogged towards his room. Excited for the rest of the day already.

--

His girl is just a simple girl and she wears simple clothes. He accepts and loves that trait of her. So the very first thing that he noticed when Devon got out of her room (the guest room) was her outfit.

"Sinong pinupormahan mo?" he asked on Filipino, scrutinizing Devon's attire.

"Hey!" Devon shouted, laughing but then she pouted "so di bagay?"

"It suits you! Really really suits you. But no. Not that outfit. I can't have many guys looking at you."

"Andiyan ka naman with me eh... and i really really like to wear this! "

And his girl is also a sexy and a very beautiful lady, which frustrates him sometimes because Devon seems like she doesn't know her impact to the world. Just like right now, in her cute mini red dress covered with a white cardigan, her hair up in a bun, and wearing sneakers.

"Are you even wearing shorts?"

"Yes, of course!"

"How about this, love, wear a shirt and jeans."

Devon narrowed her eyes at him "You are making me look plain."

"No,no. even in those simple clothes, you already look good. I am just trying to lessen the guys that will look at you, love." Ju Hyung uttered slowly, trying to let her understand his point of view.

"Bolero" Devon mumbled, still narrowing her eyes at him.

"I'm just telling the truth" he said, both hands up in a surrender gesture.

"How about you, you changed your clothes too. You look too good for your own good. People have already asked me how I got someone like you as a boyfriend" Devon confessed, "I'm just trying to match you."

Ju Hyung blinked, he didn't know she has been carrying this insecurity. "Hey" he called her in a soft voice. Walking towards her, he pulled her up in a hug. "I should be the one asking how I got someone like you as my girlfriend. What did I do to deserve you? You are amazing, so talented. You are so precious and what about me? I am just a simple Korean who went to the Philippines for work. I am--"

"Now don't degrade yourself, you are more than what you think of" she cut him off

"Back at you. You are more than what you think of. If you could only see what I see... now why not change your mini-dress to a plain white shirt?" He ended which caused Devon to push him away but he didn't budge, he laughed instead and leaning down, he kissed her on the cheeks. 

In the end, Devon changed her top and bottom to a grey dress-shirt and shorts, covered with a cardigan, and then sneakers. She left her hair in a messy bun and went out of her room towards Ju Hyung who was waiting for him in the living room. He looked up and smiled widely at her, she couldn't help but smile back. She just cannot stay angry at him, she just really can't.

"Hi beautiful."

"Bolero ka talaga." 

Ju Hyung took her hand and kissed it "I love you"

"And I love you"

---

"You look so grumpy." Devon questioningly asked when they entered their hotel room.

They have already arrived at Jeju five hours ago, have already done some strolling and sightseeing, three hours ago, have already gone swimming, scuba diving, and boat trips two hours ago, and have already eaten the native foods of Jeju an hour ago.

"Are you not having fun?" Devon asked, concerned. She sat beside Ju Hyung who was sitting on the bed, looking at him worriedly.

He stared back at her, noticing the concerned look she has for him, he smiled and caressed her face. "I'm having fun... it's just that, am I being overprotective? Am I being too possessive?"

"What are you talking about? You are being protective and I love it. But you are not being too possessive at all. And you are just doing your job as my boyfriend."

"You mean, you noticed."

"Why wouldn't I notice? You have your hand around me all the time.  I should say, you are marking your territory."

"Am I being too much?" Ju Hyung asked, worried that he might have not succeeded on conveying to Devon how much he loves her and that he might have let her see his insecurities instead.

"You love me." Devon answered with a sweet smile.

"I do, so much." he mumbled

"And I actually love everything you are doing for me... how much you care for me... You have your eyes on me, and is ready to shield me from harm... or from people who are eyeing me" she ended with a laugh.

"You noticed!" Ju Hyung grumbled, pulling back his hand from Devon's face, and turned to look at the other side, sulking.

"I love you." Devon stood up and stand in front of him. Lifting her hands, she cupped his face, forcing him to look at her straight in the eyes. "And I will not look at any other man because I already have you. Didn't you tell me? We belong together. And no amount of distance will change what I feel towards you. You said it back then, remember?"

It was time for him to go back to Korea. He felt so heavy leaving her behind. "I love you", he confessed. "We're gonna make it, no amount of distance will change what I feel towards you" he told her. He made her cry that day. He made her sad and it hurts him seeing her like that. So he moved back his flight, asked her parents for their blessing and told her to wait for him. It was hard at first, especially since he was so used on having her beside him. Everyday, he misses her. The only time that they can talk to each other is at night. And with the time difference and their busy work, sometimes Devon would fall asleep after a hello from him. During those moments, he would not cut the video-call. Instead he would look at her face and stare at her sleeping face till she unconsciously move and he cannot see anything aside from the ceiling. 

It was hard, but both want to make it work so they both work for it,for their relationship, for love. 

Ju Hyung stared at his girl, his lady, his woman, his bestfriend, his other half.

"I know you just want to let me know how much I mean to you through your actions. I know, I know sometimes I tease you about it but I think you should know that I always appreciate your actions and make me love you more. How about let's just enjoy each other's company and this vacation instead of worrying about other people?"

"Alright."

"Oh, and by the way, you are not the only possessive one. I'm a bit possessive of you, too." she winked at him before pecking him on the lips. She moved back but Ju Hyung was fast, he put his hand at the back of her neck and pulled her towards him, claiming her lips in a sweet and fiery kiss.

They still have a long way to go with their relationship. They still have many things to learn from each other. They still have to continue their long distance relationship and make their bond stronger. They know there might have fights--petty or not-- and misunderstandings, and they might even encounter some problems in the future, but, with how much love, trust, respect, and care they have for each other, both of them will succeed. And they will be together, forever.