Hey guys! Thank you for being patient for waiting on the epilogue. I have loved writing this story and exploring more of Seung Jo's hidden love for Ha Ni that I wished had been shown more in the show. Now, I am planning on continuing writing Playful Kiss but I have a few more Yi Jeong and Ha Ni stories to do first after I finish my Woo Bin Fic. But don't worry, I am going to keep writing these too. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the conclusion and just a forewarning, this chapter is a little more… romantic. Which is why this story has a little bit higher rating than some of my others. Let me know what you all think!

Ha Ni looked around nervously. She only a few minutes left before Baek Seung Jo arrived and she wanted everything perfect. With a quick nod, she straightened the tablecloth on the small table that held the food for dinner. With a satisfied hum, she ran to the mirror and looked at her reflection. Her long blue silk nightgown hugged her body so well, it made her blush. She threw on the thin robe that went with it and ran her fingers over hair.

She smiled as she read Geum Hee's text that Seung Jo had fallen for the bait and was on his way. Ha Ni had been planning this surprise for the past two weeks with his mother and now it was here. She lifted the hem of her gown to look at her leg. There was still a thin scar from her surgery to repair her broken bone which made her self-conscience but she was determined to not let it bother her anymore.

It had been six months since the accident on the cliff. At first, Ha Ni didn't know if she would ever really heal. She had been released from the hospital after two weeks and the strenuous battle to get back to who she had been before the kidnapping had taken everything she had. Especially when she had returned to her studies at Parang. It had been a struggle to get herself healthy enough both physically and mentally back in order to attend her classes.

Seung Jo carefully held her door open, holding out her crutches. Ha Ni moved carefully, the pain from her leg still evident as she tried to maneuver out of the small car. "Are you sure you're ready?" He asked worriedly. "You don't have to come back yet."

Ha Ni shook her head, her breath coming a little hard and fast from the exertion. "No. The doctors said it would be months before I can walk and move without some sort of help." She gestured to the crutches. "I can't stay at home that whole time. Besides," she gave him a tight smile as she slowly took a step forward. "The physical therapist said I would heal faster the more effort I put into it."

"I don't think running around Parang all day is what he meant, Ha Ni." Seung Jo pointed out a little annoyed. He knew Ha Ni was aggravated by her injuries and being forced to delay their plans but this made him nervous. "If you insist on doing this, then I am staying with you-"

"Seung Jo," Ha Ni cut in gently. "We only have one class together. You can't go with me and keep missing your own studies. Help me get to my first class and then go. Min Ah has agreed to stay near me today and help me get around. Plus, Song Jae Yoo is in a few my classes and told me to let him know if I need anything. I will be fine."

He scowled at the mention of her former tutor. Although he knew Song Jae Yoo was married and had been great in helping Ha Ni improve in her classes, he still didn't like him. While he would never normally consider himself a jealous person, he did tend to be territorial about certain things. And Ha Ni was one of them. Especially if it required touching her and in her current state, helping her walk with the cast and crutches required intimate handling.

"Don't have Song Jae Yoo take you anywhere," Seung Jo snapped with a dark scowl. "Just text me if you need help."

Ha Ni gave him an exasperated smile but didn't argue. "Min Ah will be with me so I doubt I will need the extra help anyway. Now, come on." She jerked herself forward clumsily. "We will be late."

Baek Seung Jo sighed, throwing her bag over his other shoulder. He steadied her at the waist as they moved slowly over the grounds. A lot of people stopped and stared at the couple and a few whispered low at the visible confirmation of her injury. He glared at them as they snickered but Ha Ni shook her head. "I will probably get bombarded this afternoon with questions." She muttered to him under her breath. "I don't know what to tell them."

"Tell them to come to talk to me," Seung Jo growled. "I will explain it to them."

Ha Ni chuckled slightly, "Okay."

He dropped her off to her first class where Min Ah was waiting on them. Ha Ni kissed and told him not to worry but of course that only made him worry more. She wasn't strong enough to be on her feet for so long. The doctor had told her she needed to start off slow and be extremely careful right now. With no word from her or Min Ah by lunchtime, he was debating just dragging her back home when a professor approached him. "Baek Seung Jo?"

"Yes?"

The older gentlemen smiled. "I am Professor Choi."

"Professor Choi," Seung Jo stood up quickly with a low bow. "You are the one who is submitting Oh Ha Ni's story for publication."

He nodded and held out a thick envelope with a grimace. "I'm sorry but the committee decided against it right now."

Seung Jo took it from him with a sense of dread. Ha Ni had to submit her first draft from the hospital so she had been unable to have him check it for grammatical errors or any issues. "Oh," Seung Jo said, his voice low.

Professor Choi sighed. "I know she has been through a lot these past few weeks. We all received word about her.. accident." He finished delicately. "Please tell her how I sorry I am about all this. But she needs to keep writing. She is very good and I want her to keep trying. This story just wasn't polished enough but I know why. This won't affect her grade in my class and I am more than willing to see any other work she may have…." Professor Choi trailed off sadly, unsure how to soften the blow for the concerned fiancé. "I can tell her myself but—"

"No," Seung Jo cut him off hastily. "I will tell her."

Professor Choi nodded. "I thought that might be best." He gave another understanding smile to the young man. "Tell Ha Ni, I am looking forward to hearing from her again."

Seung Jo bowed with a heavy sigh. He didn't know how to tell Ha Ni they didn't pick her story. It was the one thing she had been counting on with all the disappointment of being forced to delay their wedding and her strenuous recovery period.

He headed over to the art building and saw Min Ah helping Ha Ni down onto the bench. Her friend looked concerned and he quickened his stride. Ha Ni was gray and breathing heavily. "Ha Ni?"

She looked up with a wane smile, her eyes glassy. "Hi."

"Hi?" Seung Jo barked throwing down his backpack to kneel in front of her. "What—"

"She's tired," Min Ah shook her head. "It's been a painful day. She's refused to slow down or take any breaks."

"Are you crazy?" Seung Jo hissed angrily. "Do you want to kill yourself?"

"No," Ha Ni snapped frustrated. "But I can't keep falling behind. I will never heal just by stopping every five seconds for a break."

"You also can't get better if your dead, Ha Ni!"

"But-

"Seung Jo is right, Ha Ni." Min Ah interrupted sternly. "I told you, you were being stupid today. Now sit here." She pointed her firmly, "And don't you dare move. I'm going to go get you some water."

Ha Ni nodded, her eyes closing as she took a few deep breaths. Her color graying as the pain settled fully in. "I know you're mad but—" She stopped and leaned over violently throwing up in the grass. Seung Jo quickly jumped up to hold her hair back, swearing furiously as she collapsed into his chest. "Damn it, Ha Ni." Seung Jo snapped as he wiped off her sweaty forehead. "What were you thinking?"

Ha Ni whispered tearfully. "I just want to go back to normal."

"You have a broken leg," Seung Jo bit out angrily. "Not to mention two fractured ribs and a punctured lung. You can't run around Parang acting like you only had the flu."

"Stop yelling at me!' Ha Ni cried pleadingly.

He stood up to grab his bag and dug around for some of her pain killers with gritted teeth. "I'm not yelling at you."

"Yes, you are."

"Okay, I am," Seung Jo shouted, throwing his hands up. "But you are driving me crazy. I thought you were dead when I saw you laying on the fucking ledge. I barely got you out of there alive and now you are determined to kill yourself all over again. So, excuse me for being a little upset!"

Ha Ni froze as shame washed over her. She had not thought about how hard all this might be on Baek Seung Jo. The time lost in the woods had become a blur so the terror she had put him and her family through had not really occurred to her. She had only been thinking about getting out of the hospital and putting this whole mess behind her. Fresh gasps filled her chest. "I'm sorry."

Seung Jo closed his eyes, trying to reign in his temper. "No, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell."

Ha Ni shoulders shook with silent sobs. "I wasn't trying to scare you. I thought I could handle coming back here since I was able to walk more on my own, but you were right. I'm not healed enough yet."

He shook his head, coming to sit beside her. "You expect too much from yourself. You are barely out of the hospital."

"I know but I hate it," Ha Ni thumped her leg. "I hate this stupid thing. I hate that I can't play tennis or-or, do anything without a babysitter." Tears ran heavily down her cheeks and he brushed them away.

"I know Ha Ni." Seung Jo answered quietly, and although his tone was not unkind, it was firm. "But you can't pretend like it didn't happen. Doing stuff like this will only hinder your progress."

"I know," Ha Ni sniffed. "I'm so sorry."

He rubbed her back with a sigh. "Drink the water once Min Ah gets back, catch your breath and then I am taking you home. And from now on, I will decide when you can come back, all right?"

Ha Ni looked at him in surprise and he shook his head. "No arguing. I am not trying to be a control freak but on this… I am going to be."

She stared at the ground for a long moment before finally nodding slightly. "Thank you." He pulled her head to his shoulder and held her tightly. They hugged silently for a moment before Ha Ni noticed the package in his hand. "What's that?"

He hesitated unsure if this was the best moment to tell her. Except he didn't really think there would ever be a good time to bring up her story being rejected. He sighed with a kiss into her hair. "Professor Choi gave it to me. It's your story."

Her eyes brightened briefly before she realized he was not saying this happily. Her face fell and she took it from him with shaky fingers. "They said no, didn't they?"

"I'm sorry."

Fresh tears slid down her face but she only shrugged. "I figured they would. I didn't get to wrap up the ending and I am sure there were a ton of mistakes."

"He wants you to try again." Seung Jo said gently but she didn't respond. She only pressed her face into his chest with a whimper. He wrapped his arms tightly around her with a sympathetic mummer, shooing Min Ah away as she came back with the water. She nodded, leaving them alone as Ha Ni sobbed into his chest.

He didn't soothe her with words or tell her to pull it together, knowing she had not let any of this go since she had woke up at the hospital. Finally, her cries slowed down and once she got it all out of her system, her mind became clearer. She eased away and kissed him gratefully.

"How do you feel?" Seung Jo asked, his expression heavy with worry.

Ha Ni sighed with a sniffle, "better." She took the thick paper from Seung Jo and threw it into the garbage can. "Except, I have to heal completely first before I start this again."

"You don't have to stop writing altogether, Ha Ni." Seung Jo started carefully but she took his hand, stopping his words. And athough still pale she no longer looked ill.

"I'm not giving up, Seung Jo. But you're right. I have to focus on getting myself fully recovered first."

Relief flowed through him and he grabbed her crutches, pressing a kiss to her cheek. "There's my little snail." She laughed and began the slow trek back to the car.

Ha Ni smiled at the memory. That had been the turning point in her recovery. Once Seung Jo took her home that afternoon, she had gone to bed and slept solidly for three days. Once she woke up, she had finally felt ready to face her circumstances. She went to physical therapy and her doctor appointments with a better mindset. No longer trying to just speed up the healing but actually taking the slow but steady steps to do it right. She worked with her professors on her assignments by email and somehow managed to maintain decent grades.

She went back to her classes about three months ago once both Seung Jo and her doctors had given their permission. She no longer had a limp or sharp shooting pain at the end of every day. She was even slowly beginning to play tennis again although she was being careful. No excessive running on the court or playing full sets but it was progressing. Sunbae Kyung Soo was almost as protective as Baek Seung Jo and freaked out if she even moved to fast though.

Now that she was almost back to normal, Ha Ni was determined to finish the last thing on her list. It was time to prove to Seung Jo how grateful she was for all his support these past six months. Not to mention finally allowing themselves the opportunity to get married.

It had been hard living together but being forced to sleep separately. Especially after their intimate night in the apartment before her accident. They were rarely apart but yet rarely together. They always had their parents or Eun Jo around them at the house. Then they were consumed by doctor appointments, school, and friends who were stopping by regularly to check on Ha Ni.

Seung Jo had stayed close but their physical touches and intimacies were not possible. Not just because of their lack of alone time but he almost seemed afraid to touch her. Scared of aggravating her injuries at first but then as her body healed, it was to keep further temptation away.

However, Ha Ni had no plans of allowing it to continue. She had been cleared by her doctor yesterday at an appointment which she had managed to keep secret from Seung Jo. Doctor Kim had told her that she had made amazing strides and didn't need to be monitored anymore. She still needed to keep up the workouts and therapies so her leg would continue to strengthen but there were no more concerns about it re-breaking and the effects of her surgery no longer posed a problem.

So Ha Ni with the help of Geum Hee had booked a honeymoon suite at the nicest hotel in Seoul. She looked around the room with a happy smile. It was a large room with a gas fireplace, where Ha Ni had champagne chilling. A jacuzzi tub fitted for two and a big bed with thick blankets. She was planning on making up tonight for their less than romantic setting at his abandon apartment last time.

She lit the last candle as the soft clicking of a key came from the door. Seung Jo was grumbling under his breath as he wandered into the large suite. "How could she leave her purse and they don't have it downstairs. Why do I have to come up here and get it myself?"

He stopped suddenly as Ha Ni moved into his path with a gentle smile. His hand fell to his side as he took in the romantic setting. "Ha Ni, what are—"

"Surprise," she called softly. Seung Jo gulped as the door closed behind him. Ha Ni was standing in front of him wearing nothing but a long rob while the candles and the fire behind her cast a warm glow over her skin.

"Are you ever going to come in?" Ha Ni asked with a chuckle. He didn't dare move, his eyes soaking in her appearance like it was the first time he had laid eyes on her weeks. Seung Jo visible gulped and gestured weakly at her. "What is this?"

"Your present," Ha Ni said in a low voice as she walked over to him. "To thank you."

"For what?" Seung Jo whispered, his arms coming carefully around her waist. She smiled, the color of her lips screaming at him to be kissed. "For everything you have done for me these past six months. And for every moment before that."

She rose on her tiptoes, her lips barely grazing his. "I tried to get us back into the apartment tonight but since you canceled your lease, I had to do the next best thing."

Seung Jo pulled her in close. "Mom told me she left her purse at a meeting here today. When I asked the desk clerk, he gave me the key and told me I would have to look for it myself."

Ha Ni's eyes twinkled. "I know. I'm the purse."

Seung Jo chuckled breathlessly and she stepped away, taking his hand. "Come on."

His eyes widened as he noticed the elaborate dinner spread on the table and the champagne, not mention the lavish size and décor. Noticing his expression, Ha Ni blushed. "This is the honeymoon suite."

"The honeymoon suite?" Seung Jo asked raising his eyebrow. "But we're not married yet."

"Well, I was hoping to change that." She said with a grin. "Mother was able to get us into the venue she originally planned… for tomorrow afternoon."

Seung Jo's mouth fell slightly. His surprise reaction delighting Ha Ni since he normally always appeared so stoic and in control. "If you don't mind. It will just be us and our family. But I didn't feel like waiting until tomorrow before starting our honeymoon." She dipped her head with a playful tease. "Do you have any objection on that?"

He shook his head, his eyes beginning to come alive with understanding. "What about your leg?" Seung Jo asked carefully, trying to maintain some self-control so he didn't just charge over and throw her down on the floor. "I don't want to hurt you."

Ha Ni twirled in a dramatic fashion. "Good as new. I promise."

Seung Jo smiled as she danced in front of him. "I can see that."

Still laughing, Ha Ni moved back into his arms. Her hands cupping his face, "I love you."

"I love you too." Seung Jo tucked his head into her neck, breathing in her scent. "I've missed you."

"I know," Ha Ni whispered in his ear. "I've missed you too and I refuse to sleep alone anymore."

His hands went to the knot on her sash. He gave it a sharp tug, his eyes darkening as he took in the revealing nightgown underneath. The bodice was low revealing the swell of her breasts and although it was long, it had slits on both sides clear up to her hip. The garment held only together by two bows on the sides. Seung Jo took a deep breath as she slid the robe off her shoulders.

"I ordered room service," Ha Ni told him, pressing her lips into the hollow of his throat. "I figured you would prefer that over my attempts at cooking for you."

He chuckled hoarsely, already working on the bows which tied the gown to her body. "I'm not hungry. At least not for food."

Ha Ni stood still as he laid a kiss on her pulse point, the cool air rushing over her skin as it pooled to the floor. His eyes burned with heat as he took in the sight of her bare in front of him. She had managed to put some of her muscles and weight back on recently so her body had regained her curves. Her skin had recovered a healthy color and she was standing strong without so much even a wince of pain about being on her leg.

Ha Ni reached forward, her hands unbuttoning his shirt with deliberate slowness. As each inch of skin became visible, she pressed a wet kiss to him. He tucked his face into her hair, her fingers trailing over his stomach as he shrugged out of his shirt. She moved to the bed and sat on the edge of the mattress. Her cheeks flooded with color as he made his way over to her. She laid down as he boxed her in with his arms. His grandfather's necklace gleaming in the firelight, filling her with warmth.

"Is this the more romantic setting you had in mind?" Ha Ni asked cheekily, reaching up to play with the chain. "We have food and blankets this time."

Seung Jo gave her his private grin. The one only reserved for her when his guard was down and no one else was around. "This works for now."

Ha Ni wrapped her legs around his waist, trying to tug him down to her. "Come here."

He shook his head, cupping her flesh. "No. I plan on taking my time tonight." He dipped to kiss her softly. "We have six months to make up for and I don't intend on rushing."

"But I am getting cold."

Seung Jo grabbed her waist, scooting her further up on the bed. She eased back against the pillows, watching with him heavy-lidded eyes as he quickly stripped off the rest of his clothes. Finally climbing up onto the bed after her, his body hovering slightly above her. "Don't worry," Seung Jo muttered with a dark grin. "I will warm you up."

He sank his weight on her and she moaned in relief at the feel of him. Her arms encircling around his back. Her mouth capturing hers with a deep kiss, that seemed to say everything they had held back these past few months. Ha Ni gasped as he rolled her over, kissing her shoulders and spine. He took his time with her, each touch slow and deliberate. Ha Ni though could feel a reluctance coming from him to do anything more. Like he was still worried about hurting her.

"Seung Jo," she whimpered but he shushed her. His mouth trailing down her stomach and over her thighs. When he got to her leg and saw her scar, his expression softened and he laid his lips on the thin line in an almost thankful gesture.

"It's ugly, I know." Ha Ni started to say apologetically but Seung Jo stopped her firmly. " No, it's not."

He leaned up to face her, his expression tender and warm, despite the heat of desire. "It proves to me that you are alive. That I got you out."

Ha Ni relaxed, hugging him with both her arms and legs. "I'm here, Seung Jo. I'm alive and healthy. You did get me out. You protected me. We don't have to keep waiting anymore."

On her last words, his final barrier fell and without another second of hesitation, he thrust roughly inside her. She cried out in surprise but her hips automatically rose up to meet his movements. He didn't stop or allow her time to adjust. He only rocked into her with new determination until the tight coiling built up within her like a bomb.

Ha Ni gasped with each roll of his hips, her back arching with a tight scream buried in her throat. Seung Jo increased his speed, his face tucked into her neck with incoherent sounds. He quickly felt himself losing control and pushed her legs wider, hitting her harder until the soft muscles began clenching intimately around him.

Seung Jo reached down between them and with a quick flick off his fingers on her sensitive bud, Ha Ni fell apart beneath him. With a strangled sob, she yelled his name and her nails dug into his skin from the intensity of it all.

Watching her eyes glaze over and her lips part with a sweet cry of climax, Seung Jo let go. Losing all finesse, he fell on top of her with frantic thrusts until his own release exploded out him. He gave a muffled shout into her throat, his body twitching uncontrollably. Ha Ni clung to him as he came, her body taking all of him with another low cry of pleasure.

No longer able to hold himself up, Seung Jo collapsed down on her, his chest heaving with exertion as he groaned her name. Ha Ni held him close, her skin soaked in sweat and her own breathing no better.

They remained joined until Seung Jo was able to gather enough energy to lift his head and kiss her softly. She smiled against his mouth, her hands running up and down his shoulders. "Hi."

"Hi yourself," Seung Jo panted, slowly rolling off her and tugging her gently into his side. "We're getting married tomorrow, right?"

She nodded and he nuzzled her temple. "Thank god. No way am I waiting anymore after this."

Ha Ni laughed, her body feeling warm and loose for the first time in a long time. "Me either."

Seung Jo kissed the base of her neck, his arms encircling her tightly. "You don't have a ring yet."

"I don't need one." Ha Ni assured him but Seung Jo ignored her, rising from the bed to grab his pants. He reached into the pocket and pulled out a small box he had been carrying for a while. "Give me your hand."

Ha Ni's eyes widened as she slowly sat up, tucking the sheet over her. "Seung Jo?"

"Give me your hand," he repeated, coming to sit down beside her. She took a steadying breath and held out her left hand. He opened the box revealing a small but beautiful diamond ring. She gasped as he slid onto her finger. Seung Jo took her chin forcing her to meet his eye. "You are mine now."

"I've always been yours," Ha Ni whispered tearfully. "Even when we didn't like each other, we always belonged to each other."

Seung Jo raised his eyebrow. "Excuse me, but when did you not like me?"

Ha Ni laughed watery. "There were a few moments in these four years that I envisioned locking you in a closet."

Seung Jo considered this before grinning slyly. "That's probably fair."

She cupped his face, the sight of her ring causing a raw male feeling of ownership. "But Seung Jo, I've always loved you."

"Me too," Seung Jo muttered with a kiss. "Even when I didn't want to love you, I did. And I'm sorry it took me so long to say it."

Ha Ni shook her head. "I'm glad. It means more this way."

Seung Jo eased her back onto the bed, his body once more covering her. She played with his necklace. "I want this to be your ring."

He looked at the pendant. "Are you sure? I don't mind wearing a real one."

"No," Ha Ni said quietly, her fingers running over the inscription. "This fits you."

He thought about it before agreeing with a nod. "It's official then. We just need to sign the registry tomorrow."

"We are supposed to be there at two." Ha Ni mentioned and he looked at the clock. "Two huh?" He drew the bedsheet down and Ha Ni giggled at the ticklish squirm of his fingers on her ribs. "That gives me plenty of time."

"For what?" She teased and he dug into her side, grinning wickedly as she bucked in helpless laughter. "To do this."

"Seung Jo!"

He kissed the rim of her bellybutton with playful, wet strokes until she moaned. "And this."

"Seung Jo," Ha Ni whimpered and his hands dipped to her center, playing with her entrance until she bucked again for a whole different reason. "And a little bit of this…"

"Okay, I surrender." She gasped and with a satisfied grin, he rose up and entered her once more. Their mutual groans filling the air. "And a lot of this," Seung Jo breathed in her ear.

They moved together slowly, new promises heightening every touch. Seung Jo thrust deeply inside her with deliberate strokes, not letting her come until she was panting mess beneath him. Only then did he increase his efforts, following her shattering cries with his own.

Afterward, they held each other and talked about his journey to medical school. His nerves over being a good doctor and Ha Ni assuring him of her trust in him. Seung Jo in return comforting her that she wouldn't fail in her own studies. Something that he knew she still struggled to gain confidence in.

Ha Ni snuggled in closer to him with a mischievous smile. "I have one more surprise."

Seung Jo lifted his head to stare at her, brushing her hair back slightly. "What is it?"

She moved to the dresser where she had hidden her paper. She pulled it out and handed it to him. "It's a new story."

He took it with a grin. "You've started writing again?"

Ha Ni nodded. "I like this one even better. I'm going to show Professor Choi next week."

Seung Jo kissed her proudly. "I get first dibs, remember."

Ha Ni chuckled. "I remember. No-one has read this one. You will be the first." She took another breath gathering her courage. "Professor Do also thought I might be ready to try out for nursing program if I wanted…"

He frowned. "Nursing? Do you want to do that?"

"I think so," Ha Ni bit her lip. "After my accident, I realized how it feels to be a patient. The pain and fear you go through. Now, I would like to help others going through the same thing."

"What about this?" He held up her story. "You may not have time to write if you are studying for the exams."

"I know," she interlaced their fingers with a sigh. "I want to submit this because I need to validate myself from that dark period but I think… I think I would be a good nurse. I at least want to try."

He gathered her into his chest, "I will help you prepare."

"I can always ask Song Jae Yoo for help too."

"Yah!" Seung Jo yelled and she laughed at his reaction. "I'm kidding."

"That's not funny, Ha Ni." He grumbled but his lips twitched in a hidden smile. "No-one tutors you but me."

She shook her head, laying down beside him with a long stretch, enjoying the dark blaze in his eyes as he scanned her bare body. "I love you, Baek Seung Jo."

"I love you too, Oh Ha Ni."

"It's Baek Ha Ni.

Seung Jo leaned down taking her lips with a possessive but tender kiss. "Baek Ha Ni, huh. I like that even better."

She giggled once more as he took her mouth and let him prove his appreciation all night long.