Three Months?!

Haewon merely stared at Jake without saying a word for some time as she considered what he had said and tried to organize her thoughts so she could better convey her response to him.

After some time, she took his hands in her own as she stared back into his black eyes, "You have no reason to be scared. I'm here with you and for you. I don't plan on leaving. I promised you I wouldn't withdraw from you again, and I meant it. I think we should hold off on taking a step further so soon."

"Is that a rejection I sense there?" Jake asked, trying to ease the tension, and Haewon smiled.