Surprise for Dahl

When I woke up the next morning, Dahl was already awake, laying next to me and looking at me lovingly.

"Good morning, love~" She said, kissing me.

"Morning, Dahl~ How are you?" I asked, returning the kiss.

She smiled shyly. "I'm feeling somewhat better. Now I can try to finally leave my past behind me and start anew." She then leaned on me, closing her eyes. "With you by my side, I feel like I can do it."

I caressed her head gently. "I'll always be there for you."

"I know." She kissed me again, got out of bed, and gestured at the table. "They brought us our breakfast a few minutes ago but I didn't want to wake you up. Good thing it's a cold one."

"Thanks." I said, getting up as well and stretching. "Hmm, how's Lia, by the way?"

"She's here, silently observing everything." She looked away. "I... saw what happened yesterday. She apparently quite liked hanging out with you."

I smiled. "I'm glad. It was nice to meet her."

"I'm thinking of... letting her 'out' more often. She's been so supportive, she deserves to have some freedom too... Would you mind?"

"I wouldn't mind hanging out with her again under more... 'normal' circumstances, no."

She was visibly relieved when she heard my answer. "Thanks. It won't be today, though. I want to spend the day with you myself."

"Good, because I still need to show you my surprise later~" I replied with a smile.

She giggled softly. "I wonder what you have planned."

I grinned at her as we sat at the table. "It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you~"

"Alright, I'm just so curious now."

"You'll see it soon~ But let's eat first."

We enjoyed our breakfast together, Dahl slowly returning to her usual self, and then we got dressed. Dahl went to wear some of the clothes she bought yesterday, so I decided to go full goth today, since I also bought some clothes. I put on the fishnet pantyhose, the black dress, and the mary janes, and spent some time in the bathroom applying my darker makeup. I looked so damn stunning. It always was so hard to ignore my narcissism. I loved myself almost as much as I loved Dahl and Claire.

Even if I were to try wearing a sack of potatoes like Marilyn Monroe did that one time, I'd still be incredibly hot~

I blew a kiss at my reflection and left the bathroom so that Dahl could also put on her own makeup. She observed me, a loving smile on her face.

"You're so beautiful, Yun~" She said, kissing me again. "I can't wait to see the face of the designer once she meets you in person. I'm sure you'll be the hottest model she'll ever work with~"

I giggled. "I'm pretty excited too, although I haven't forgotten why I came here in the first place."

"Hmm?"

I looked through the window of the room, observing the street below. "I'm going to see if this designer or people close to her have things to hide. You told me yourself that my current face would open possibilities for me to bring justice and find corruption, and I don't plan to let this opportunity go."

"Are you going to skin her, then?" Dahl asked.

I nodded. "After the shooting is over, yes. I might stay for a few days, to see what I can dig up."

"Will you... need help with that?"

I smiled at her. "If you offer your help, I'd gladly take it, but I don't want to **** you."

Dahl chuckled. "You wouldn't **** me. Lia is very enthusiastic about helping you if it means us getting to skin more people."

"Alright, thank you."

Once that conversation was over, we left the hotel. It was time for me to give Dahl the surprise I thought of last night. I was so excited. People were staring at us in the streets, but I didn't care. It's true that we were most likely a sight to behold, a stunning Asian goth girl and a cutesy girly redhead walking together hand in hand. After some walking, I found what I was looking for: a jewellery store.

"Is that... where you wanted to go?" Dahl asked, surprised.

I smiled and led her inside. I've never been to a jewellery shop as my former self, and the old Seo-Yun only went to one a few times, so it was a fairly novel experience for me.

The vendor, a middle-aged woman, welcomed us somewhat apprehensively at first when she noticed my look.

"Good morning, is there anything I can help you with?" She said in a professional tone, hiding the apprehension I briefly spotted in her demeanor.

"You can, yes." I replied. "I would like to take a look at your engagement rings."

Dahl gasped and stared at me as she heard me, while the vendor simply gestured towards the back.

"You'll find them this way, miss."

"Y-Yun..." Dahl whispered, her cheeks red as tomatoes. "W-what's the meaning of this?"

I faced her and gave her a warm, loving smile. "Well, I need to back up my declaration from last night~ Words without actions are meaningless, after all."

"B-but it's so soon!"

I leaned closer and kissed her. "I know I want to spend my life with you, and that's all that matters to me~" I then grinned at her and held her chin so she looked me in the eyes. "Now, let me mark you as mine~ Once we return home, everyone will know that you belong to me~"

She blushed even more and just timidly nodded. She was so adorably cute currently. I held her hand and walked to the back with her.

"Hmm, it's a gift for you, so I'll let you choose. Which one do you want~?"

Dahl looked at the rings on display attentively for a short moment before pointing at a silver one with an emerald gem. "Can I... have this one?"

"Or course~" I replied, smiling.

I called the vendor and told her about our choice. She seemed surprised that I was able to pay for it without a care, but I found her reaction more funny than offensive.

As soon as she gave me the ring, I held Dahl's hand and looked at her. She was blushing so much, but didn't protest when I slid the ring on her finger. She had a hard time containing her emotions.

"I love you, Dahl, and will never leave your side~" I announced before kissing her languidly. "I'll make you the happiest woman in the world~"

She started to cry, but of happiness this time, as she wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me back. "You already have, Yun~"