Author's Pov:

The days passed quickly. Whatever happened at Joshua's house remained a secret between them.

"Whose book is this?", Seungkwan asked holding up the book. "There must be a name written on it right?", Yerin asked. Seungkwan shook his head, "Nope, there are some drawings and Joshua's name scribbled over it".

"Oh then must be Haeun's", Yerin mindlessly answered. All the heads snapped at Haeun who was sitting along with Joshua, actually fighting.

"I won't leave you until I do the same", Haeun shouted trying to reach Joshua's face. "Why is there face covered with paints?", Seungcheol frowned.

"Even I don't know".

Joshua chuckled making fun of her height. "Aww", Jeonghan whispered seeing them, "Time goes too quickly. Before they used to strangle each other now they are doing the same thing but with smile on their face".

"They are basically killing each other", Minghao said. "No, they aren't. In simple words, it's their love language. Don't worry, you will get habituated to it soon, just like us", Jihoon said.

Joshua stood up, going away from her, "Let's see if you can apply that paint on my face". Haeun accepted the challenge running behind him with her brush.

"I won't stop you both but believe me, If I see any marks on my clothes you both will be dead", Jihoon said. Haeun continued to chase Joshua around the house.

"Make sure nothing happens to the walls", Seungcheol shouted.

Joshua stood behind the chair, narrowly avoiding a swipe of her paint brush. His laughter was infectious and she couldn't help but join in.

"You’re fast", he teased, peeking out from behind the chair. "But can you catch me?". Haeun's determination flared, she lunged forward, her fingers grasping on his shirt.

"Almost got you", she panted. Joshua danced away his away, his eyes alight in mischief. Haeun sat down on the chair, "How did we end up in this room?". Joshua looked around, "Oh, I think this is guest room".

Haeun took the opportunity and swiped the brush across his face. "I won", she cheered. Joshua smiled taking away the brush from her.

Haeun quickly realised what his intention was, she moved away. But Joshua was quick enough to pull her back. "No, I am not going let you do that", she said trying to come out his grasp.

Joshua cornered her, "You started the game, let me end it", he whispered. He leaned in putting a streak of paint on her nose. Haeun stared at him as her heart did somersaults and the butterflies erupted in her stomach.

"Your face is red", Joshua smirked. Haeun closed her eyes, "What's wrong with me?". Joshua chuckled, "You are falling in love".

"What if I let my thoughts win?", she whispered. Joshua shrugged, "Let them win". Haeun bit her lips, "It will just make things more awkward". Joshua shook his head, "I promise you, it won't".

Haeun closed her eyes, her courage surging. She leaned in and planted a quick peck on Joshua's lips. He stood there in shock.

Haeun looked into his eyes, "Sorry for this. I shouldn't have done that". Joshua blinked his eyes. Haeun was about to go when his grip tightened around her wrist.

"Should I let my thoughts win too?", he asked. Haeun's eyes widen, "Are you gonna slap me? Or worst what if you tell them- No please".

Joshua wrapped his hands around her waist, "Just yes or no". Haeun was too curious to know, so she just nodded, "Yes".

Joshua's gaze held hers, and for a moment, time stood still. His heartbeat echoed in his ears as he leaned in, closing the gap between them. The room seemed to hold it's breathe. Haeun's eyes fluttered shut, her lips soft and inviting.

Finally, his lips met hers. Their kiss was collision of emotions– a blend of longing and curiosity.

Joshua's hand caressed her cheeks, his thumb brushing against her skin. Haeun melted into his touch, her fingers tightly gripping his shirt.

Joshua's heart raced as he deepened the kiss, pouring every unspoken confession into it. Haeun responded with equal passion, her lips moving against his as if they'd been waiting for this moment all their lives.

The paint on their faces smeared, forgotten, as they explored each other. He pulled her closer, the room faded away, leaving only two of them.

When they finally broke apart, breathless, Haeun whispered, "I guess we both let our thoughts win". Joshua grinned, his forehead resting against hers, "Best decision I've ever made".

"Haeun, we need to go", Soonyoung shouted. Haeun looked at Joshua, "I need to go". Joshua moved behind, giving her space to move.

"This still isn't over. I have something to tell you", Haeun said looking down. Joshua smiled, "Even I want to tell you something", he scratched his head, "I was confused before, now I'm sure. I think, I have-".

"Haeun come fast, please. I'm waiting", Soonyoung shouted. Haeun groaned, "Wait a damn minute, Soonyoung. I'm coming".

She turned to Joshua with hopeful eyes, "Continue".

"I have developed feelings for you. I'm in love with you, Haeun", he said. Haeun blushed, "Really?". Joshua nodded, "I-"

"Haeun, come fast-", Soonyoung shouted again. Haeun tightly closed her eyes, "Wait a minute, Soonyoung, I'm coming. If you call me once again then I'll steal all those snacks you have hid in your room".

"Don't stop, continue whatever you are saying", Haeun said. Joshua smiled, "I have started to fall for you, Haeun. I'm not joking this time".

Haeun felt her heart skip a beat. "I-", before she could continue, Soonyoung came in pulling her along with him. "Sorry bro. She will talk to you later. We need to go now", Soonyoung said. Haeun glared at him, "Will talk later".

Joshua smiled and nodded. He felt a relief wash over him as he confessed.

He stood by the door frame watching Haeun go away, her eyes still locked into his. "Bye everyone", she shouted looking at Joshua.

"We are here, Haeun. Not where you are looking", Yerin teased her. Haeun scrunched her nose, "Bye". Joshua waved at her, the feeling of her lips still lingered.

As Haeun went out she smacked Soonyoung's back. "Ow! What was that for?", he asked rubbing his back. Haeun stared at him, "Why do you always come at wrong timing".

Soonyoung frowned, "What did I interrupt this time?". Haeun stomped her feet, "Nothing, just nothing. No more questions", she said walking fast.

Soonyoung frowned, "What's wrong with her". He ran behind her. "Why is everyone looking at me like that?", Haeun asked. Soonyoung chuckled, "The paint on you face". Haeun gasped, "Oh, I forgot about it".

"You wait here", Haeun said running towards the cafe. Soonyoung followed her. Within few minutes she was back with a clear face. "Let's go".

Haeun kept smiling to herself till they reach home. "How was your day today?", Her mother asked. Haeun grinned, "Great".

"She is acting weird again", Soonyoung whispered. Her mother looked at Haeun who was dancing with some imaginary person.

"Wasn't she always like this?", her mother whispered back. Soonyoung pouted, "I mean yes but today felt different. Leave it, why did you call us so urgently?"

"Oh yes! Haeun come back here", Her mother shouted. Haeun looked at her, "What? I'm listening".

"Oh, my boss and his family have kept a party. They have invited all the employees", Her mother said. The bottle in Haeun's hand fell, "Y-You mean Joshua and his family?". Her mother nodded.

Haeun felt happy at first thinking Joshua would be there but his father too. "Is something wrong?", her mother asked. Haeun shook her head, "Nah, nothing's wrong".

Soonyoung stared at her raising his eye brows. Haeun gulped shaking her head, "Nothing's wrong".

"So be ready on time, hmm", Her mother patted her head. Haeun smiled closing the door, she started biting her nails, "What if Mr. Hong removes my mother from her job? I can never forgive myself if this happens".

"But Joshua will be there too. I'll tell him everything", Haerin whispered as her cheeks went red. Haeun looked at her reflection in the mirror, "Did I just kiss him? His lips were so soft".

Haeun kept her hand on her chest, "My heart is about to explode now. Gosh".

"I had my first kiss", Haeun whisper shouted rolling herself in the blanket. The feeling of his lips against her still lingered.