Yonghwa gently closed the door of his bedroom, after Ho Joo left. He turned around, looked at the dark haired girl and couldn't help but notice how really pretty she was. At this moment, she seemed so fragile, but something attractive was coming off her in doves. Without knowing really why, Yonghwa wanted to take care of her, to protect her.

Yonghwa was that kind of person. A person being more caring for the others than for himself. Through the years, he always put the others and his job first before himself and his wishes, especially in his personal life. Taking care of the others was a way to keep him in touch with the reality in this crazy business that was his.

He slowly approached the bed, looking and smiling at the young lady. The dark haired girl was less shaky and seemed less frightenned. Yonghwa sat on the edge of the bed next to her, putting a hand on her shoulder.

“So how are you doing?” Is it better with something warm in your stomach?”

He got just a nod as an answer.

“So now we have to take care for this burn and your injuries, these little cuts and scratches. But first, it would be good for you to wash yourself, you're really dirty. Hmmm...” Yonghwa thought, rubbing his chin, “What about a bath? It could relax you a little, okay?”

Yonghwa stood up, making his way to his bathroom. While he was waiting for him, the lady started to feel anxious once again. After all, she didn't know who this man who was filling a tube for her, was. Maybe, it was a manipulation to take advantage of her weakness. But at the same time, she could feel like he could trust him. He was warm and caring with her, but also a total stranger.

“Okay young girl, the bath is ready if you want.”

The lady stood up from the bed in his worn out filthy clothes.

“Oh yeah, your clothes,” Yonghwa said, scratching his head, “You can't stay in this dirty dress. I should have something for you,” as he went to his closet, looking for one of his shirt, “No, no. Not this one. Hmmm this one, yeah. This would be good,” he uttered, taking a light blue shirt, “Take this. Once you're dry, you'll wear it for tonight.”

He held his hand to the girl as she was still pretty weak to walk alone and they made their way to the bathroom.

“So, I'll put the shirt here,” as Yonghwa out the shirt on a coat-rack, hung behind the door, “And here some towels,” as he took them from the closet, “Make yourself at home. I'll be right next door if you need anything, alright?” he asked, smiling at her.

The girl nodded back and gave the hint of a smile.

Yonghwa left her alone and sat on his bed, taking a music magazine in his bedside table. He began to flip through the pages, when his bathroom door opened, slowly. The young girl was standing there, in a towel, leaned on the doorpost for support. She looked totally lost.

“You need help?”

The young lady just nodded. She didn't have any choice but to trust this man. Her body was aching too much in some parts and she couldn't do it totally by herself. Yonghwa stood up and joined her, stopping in front of her. They stared in each other's eyes for a few seconds., before Yonghwa went into the bathroom. The girl followed him, hesitating. Yonghwa looked at her, putting his hands on her shoulders and then on the top of the towel.

“You want to do it or...?” Yonghwa asked, hesitating, “I think you can do it and clim in the tub,” he cleared his throat.

The young lady slowly dropped the towel, glancing at Yonghwa, ill at ease. Yonghwa turned his head away to make her more comfortable. She climbed slowly in the tub and cleared . It was her signal, she was ready.

Yonghwa approached slowly and knelt next to the tub. He was shaking from nervousness, blushing. He was about to wash a woman, an unknown woman. It was such an intimate situation. He felt really ill at ease but he felt he had to do it...For her...

He took the sponge, beginning to slowly caressing his face, removing the dirt and wiping some little cuts she had. During the entire time he washed her, Yonghwa held her other hand behind the young lady's head. Yonghwa tried to be as careful and tender as he could and not pushing her. His slow touches seemed to work as the girl, slowly closed her eyes, lowering her guard. She even allowed herself, to let out a soft moan from satisfaction.

This noise made Yonghwa smiled as he went lower, brushing her left leg with the sponge.

“May I?”

The lady nodded as usual. Yonghwa wished he could hear the sound of her voice, and not a scream from fear like earlier. Just a word...

He lifted his legs one by one out of the water, trying not to look at her intimate area under the bubbles. He was very attentive to remove all the dirt and the blood from the little cuts she had there too. He was biting his lips in concentration and the young girl found this very cute. She was looking at him in silence the whole time he was washing him. He was so caring, so tender. She felt good under his touch and her fear began to disappear.

She was gazing at her host, finding him very attractive. He was a very handsome and y man for sure, and the lady was very puzzled by him at the moment.

“Ok, I think you should do this area on your own,” Yonghwa uttered, pointing to her intimate area, clearing his throat, “I'll let you do it but I'll stay here, just in case but I won't look.”

Yonghwa gave her the sponge before standing up. He turned around and could hear the young lady, washing herself. His eyes wandered to the mirror and blushed to the sight of one of .

He immediately turned his head away, shaking it to erase the thought of what he just saw.

“I...I'm done.”

Yonghwa startled to the voice. It was the first word she dared to say. Her voice was soft and tender, bringing a smile on Yonghwa's face.

“O...Ok so let me help you.”

He took the towel and opened it, inviting the young boy to slip in. Once again, he turned his head away so not to embarrass the young girl and to avoid at the same, to be puzzled by her attractive body. She wrapped herself in the towel and tapped on Yonghwa's shoulder.

Yonghwa turned his head, facing her. The lady was standing in front of her, her feet still in the tub, only covered by the towel. Yonghwa couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was, more than he could have expected to see under the dirtiness. They were staring at each other, unable to turn their eyes away from each other.

“Hm...Well,” Yonghwa stammered, “I think you have to be dry now, come on,” he said as he held out his hand to her.

She stepped out of the tub, looking at Yonghwa, who without knowing why, gently put his hand on her shoulder. Then he placed his hand on the towe, beginning to dry her. He was rubbing her back slowly. It seemed more caresses to the lady and it felt good. She felt warm and protect. Yonghwa's tender touch made her feel at home.

“There you are, you're all dry.”

The girl answered with a real smile, for the first time. It was a shy smile regarding the situationn but it pleased Yonghwa. He felt, she was feeling more relaxed with him, and he was happy of that. They gazed into each other eyes for a few seconds before the young lady blushed and turned her head away.

“Ok put the shirt on and I'll prepare the bed for you,” Yonghwa stated, clearing his throat.

Yonghwa pulled back the sheets, the lady came out of the bathroom, only dressed in her light blue shirt. She looked very cute in this man outfit. Her dark hair being clean, was beautifully falling on her shoulders. Her skin was rather pale, her body was pretty thin. Yonghwa gazed at him, feeling he was blushing to her view.

“So...” he cleared his throat, “Here's my bed which is yours for tonight. I'll sleep in one of the guest rooms. If you need anything, knock on my door. The second one in the corridor. Tomorrow, don't worry about waking up early. You can get up whenever you want. And...” he paused, “I think that's all. So goodnight,” he smiled at her.

The lady smiled too but as Yonghwa started to leave, she caught his arm.

“Stay, please....”

Yonghwa was caught off guard. Why did she want him to stay? But, in another way, he wasn't able to say no to her, and just nodded at her.

The young girl climbed in the bed, followed by Yonghwa who lied next to her, supporting himself on his elbow. He was staring at her who was slowly beginning to close her eyes. After a few seconds, Yonghwa felt the girl's hand taking is as she placed Yonghwa's arm around her. She finally closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Yonghwa stayed for a long time, next to her without moving, staring at her sleeping. He thought that she was really beautiful and let a smiled appeared on his face, from this vision.

He finally left the bedroom after an hour and went to the guest room for the night. He laid on the bed, folding his arms behind his head, and thought. He thought of her. This young lady was one of the most beautiful girl he saw in a long time. He felt happy and useful by helping her earlier. But he also knew that what he was doing wasn't right. Yonghwa knew she'll have to leave soon to find her own family. But, strangely, he couldn't imagine to letting her leave so soon.