#102.

Late autumn night, the cold air brushed against Kang Jiwon’s skin. But her body was still burning hot. The traces of Lee Han’s touch were still vivid. Kang Jiwon barely managed to move her feet in her hazy consciousness. Her breathing was irregular, and her lips trembled.

Her steps faltered as she got off the elevator and headed for the front door. Kang Jiwon saw someone sitting in front of the door. At that moment, the figure stood up and approached her.

,Jiwon-ssi!

Along with the familiar voice, a warm body temperature enveloped Kang Jiwon. The scent that brushed past the tip of her nose gradually brought her hazy consciousness back. Kang Jiwon’s eyes slowly opened, and she realized that the person standing in front of her was Park Minah.

,Min… Minah-ssi?” Kang Jiwon’s voice trembled.

Park Minah’s face was full of worry. ,I called you, but you didn’t answer, so I was so worried. Are you okay?”

Kang Jiwon took her cell phone out of her pocket with a trembling hand. There were several missed calls from Park Minah on the screen. Her heart grew heavy. The fact that she was intoxicated by Lee Han’s touch and couldn’t even answer Park Minah’s call tormented her.

,I’m sorry… I didn’t see the call.” Kang Jiwon’s voice cracked.

Park Minah examined Kang Jiwon’s condition. A deep worry flashed across her eyes. ,You don’t look well. Are you okay?”

Kang Jiwon tried to smile, but her lips only trembled. ,I’m okay… I’m just a little tired…”

Park Minah supported Kang Jiwon’s arm. Kang Jiwon’s skin burned wherever her touch reached. It was a warm and soft sensation, different from Lee Han’s touch.

,Let’s go inside. I’ll help you.” Park Minah’s voice rang softly.

Kang Jiwon’s front door opened, and the two entered. In the darkness, Park Minah’s hand carefully guided Kang Jiwon. At that moment, Kang Jiwon’s heartbeat rang in her head like a fierce drumbeat.

‘I’m sorry, Minah-ssi…’ Her inner whisper scattered into the darkness.

In the dim living room, the silhouettes of the two people sitting on the sofa were faintly visible. Kang Jiwon and Park Minah were sitting leaning against each other. Park Minah poured a glass of water from the refrigerator and brought it to Kang Jiwon.

As she drank the cool water, Kang Jiwon’s hazy consciousness gradually returned. Her eyes became clear, and her breathing became stable. But her body was still burning. The traces of Lee Han’s touch still seemed to linger on her skin.

Park Minah’s worried eyes turned to Kang Jiwon. Kang Jiwon’s heart ached at the warm gaze. She slowly reached out her arms and hugged Park Minah gently.

‘Is this much… okay?’ Kang Jiwon’s heart wavered anxiously.

Her hand gently stroked Park Minah’s back. A light of relief flashed in Kang Jiwon’s eyes as she watched Park Minah’s reaction. Park Minah nestled naturally in her arms, and no discomfort could be found in her appearance.

,Jiwon-ssi, would you like to hear about what happened at work today?” Park Minah’s voice rang softly.

Kang Jiwon nodded. ,Yes, I want to hear it.”

Park Minah began to chatter. Her story was like a calm stream. Sometimes it brought laughter, and sometimes it evoked empathy. Kang Jiwon listened to her words and occasionally gave short answers.

,So, I ended up taking on that project. At first, I felt burdened, but thanks to what Jiwon-ssi always told me, I was able to find the courage.”

A smile spread across Kang Jiwon’s lips at Park Minah’s words. But no one knew the complex emotions hidden behind that smile. Guilt still gnawed at a corner of Kang Jiwon’s heart.

While the two were talking, Kang Jiwon’s hand continued to stroke Park Minah’s back. That touch was a mixture of affection, desire, and apology.

Park Minah’s scent brushed past Kang Jiwon’s nose. At that moment, the memory of Lee Han flashed through her mind, and Kang Jiwon’s body trembled slightly. She bit her lip and tried to push away the sensation.

,Minah-ssi…” Kang Jiwon’s voice trembled. ,I have something to say too.”

Park Minah looked up at her. Kang Jiwon’s heart crumbled at the pure gaze.

,Yes, what is it?” Park Minah’s voice was filled with anticipation.

Kang Jiwon’s lips trembled. In her heart, the urge to confess the truth and the desire to hide everything collided.

,I…” Kang Jiwon’s words blurred.

At that moment, hot tears flowed from her eyes. Park Minah covered Kang Jiwon’s face in surprise.

,Jiwon-ssi, what’s wrong?”

Kang Jiwon shook her head. She hugged Park Minah even tighter.

,It’s nothing… I’m just grateful that Minah-ssi is by my side.”

Time seemed to stop in the arms of the two. Kang Jiwon’s tears soaked Park Minah’s shoulder. The tears contained countless emotions that could not be expressed in words.

Park Minah’s hand gently wiped away Kang Jiwon’s tears. Kang Jiwon’s whole body reacted to the warm touch. Her skin, already heated by Lee Han, reacted even more sensitively to Park Minah’s touch.

Kang Jiwon’s heart began to beat rapidly. Her breathing became rapid, and a strange heat rose from her lower abdomen. Park Minah’s worried eyes were watching her.

,Jiwon-ssi…” Park Minah’s voice rang softly.

At that moment, Kang Jiwon’s reason collapsed. Without realizing it, she leaned her body towards Park Minah. Kang Jiwon’s lips lightly touched Park Minah’s.

In an instant, Park Minah’s eyes widened. Kang Jiwon regretted her actions at the surprised look. ‘It was a mistake… I shouldn’t do this…’

But, contrary to expectations, Park Minah slowly closed her eyes. Her arms wrapped around Kang Jiwon’s waist. It was a gentle but definite movement.

,It’s okay…” Park Minah whispered.

The lips of the two met again. This time it was a deeper and denser kiss. Kang Jiwon’s hand wrapped around Park Minah’s hair. Her tongue carefully penetrated Park Minah’s lips.

The air in the room heated up. Kang Jiwon’s heart beat fiercely. Her hand slowly went down Park Minah’s back. Park Minah’s body trembled slightly in response to her touch.

As the kiss deepened, the guilt and desire in Kang Jiwon’s heart became intertwined. The thought of ‘Is this right…’ and the desire to ‘feel closer’ collided.

Park Minah’s hand wrapped around Kang Jiwon’s waist even tighter. There was no hesitation in her touch. Rather, the touch was filled with certainty and affection.

The breaths of the two became hotter. Kang Jiwon’s hand moved towards the buttons of Park Minah’s shirt. Her fingers trembled. Desire, fear, expectation, and anxiety mixed together and shook Kang Jiwon’s heart.

,Minah-ssi…” Kang Jiwon’s voice trembled. ,Are you really okay?”

Instead of answering, Park Minah kissed Kang Jiwon’s lips again. The kiss contained all the answers.

The bodies of the two were slowly laid down on the sofa. Kang Jiwon’s hand slipped under Park Minah’s shirt. Park Minah’s skin heated up as if responding to her touch.

Only the breaths of the two filled the room.

Kang Jiwon’s touch carefully explored Park Minah’s body. Park Minah’s skin blushed wherever her fingertips passed. Park Minah closed her eyes shyly, but her body reacted honestly to Kang Jiwon’s touch.

,Are you okay?” Kang Jiwon whispered.

Park Minah nodded. Her hand gently stroked Kang Jiwon’s back.

Kang Jiwon’s trembling fingers unbuttoned Park Minah’s blouse one by one. Her heart beat even more fiercely each time new skin was revealed. As the soft fabric slid to the floor, Park Minah’s fair shoulders were revealed under the moonlight.

Kang Jiwon’s gaze slowly went down. Her fingertips moved gently along Park Minah’s collarbone. Park Minah’s breath faltered slightly as she brushed against her nape. Kang Jiwon’s touch went down without hesitation, and Park Minah’s skin blushed as she moved along the soft curves.

Park Minah’s body temperature was transmitted to Kang Jiwon’s palm, which wrapped around her waist. She could feel the warmth getting hotter and hotter. As she lowered the zipper of her skirt, the soft fabric fell to the floor.

Kang Jiwon’s fingers moved slowly along Park Minah’s thigh. Park Minah’s body trembled slightly each time her fingertips brushed against her smooth skin. Kang Jiwon became bolder at the reaction. Her touch went deeper, towards more intimate places.

The breaths of the two became increasingly rough. The air in the room was now hot and heavy. Park Minah’s skin became more and more flushed wherever Kang Jiwon’s touch passed, and the heat became more and more intense.

But Kang Jiwon’s body had already reached its limit. Her body, heated by Lee Han’s touch, reacted violently even to Park Minah’s light touch. Kang Jiwon bit her lip and endured.

‘Calm down… slowly…’ She repeated in her mind.

Park Minah’s breathing became increasingly rough. Kang Jiwon watched her reaction. Carefully, she directed her hand downwards. She felt that Park Minah’s most intimate place was already moist.

,Ah…” A small exclamation from Park Minah was heard.

Kang Jiwon’s fingers gently caressed Park Minah’s intimate place. Her movements were slow, but definite. Park Minah’s body rippled like a wave in response to the touch. Her waist began to move rhythmically, and small moans escaped from her mouth.

,Eueum…” Park Minah’s voice trembled.

Kang Jiwon carefully watched Park Minah’s reaction. As her fingers dug deeper, Park Minah’s breathing became rougher. Park Minah’s hand reached out towards Kang Jiwon’s back. Her fingernails dug into Kang Jiwon’s skin, but even the pain felt sweet.

Park Minah’s body became hotter and hotter. Her waist arched like a bow, and her toes curled. Kang Jiwon did not miss the moment and caressed her more intensively.

,Jiwon…ssi…” Park Minah’s voice became desperate.

As the climax approached, Park Minah hugged Kang Jiwon tightly. Her whole body stiffened and then shook like a wave. A subtle tremor flowed through her entire body. Kang Jiwon felt the moment completely and hugged Park Minah even tighter.

The breaths of the two echoed as one. As the tension left Park Minah’s body, she completely melted into Kang Jiwon’s arms. Kang Jiwon left a soft kiss on Park Minah’s forehead.

After a while, Kang Jiwon took Park Minah’s hand and led it to her intimate place. Her inside was already hot and wet. As Park Minah’s touch reached her, Kang Jiwon felt as if an electric current was flowing through her entire body.

,Minah-ssi…” Kang Jiwon’s voice trembled.

However, the regret that had taken root in a corner of Kang Jiwon’s heart revealed its presence subtly, like a bitter taste in sweet honey. Every time Park Minah’s touch brushed against her skin, the regret followed her like a shadow.

As the moment of climax approached, the regret became clearer. It felt like a small crack that disturbed the perfect moment. Kang Jiwon tried to push away the feeling, but it wrapped around her even more strongly.

In the end, when she reached her climax, the hot tears that flowed from her eyes were not simply an expression of pleasure. It was an expression of unfulfilled longing, indescribable emptiness, and regret for something she could never grasp.

The two, wrapped in afterglow, were nestled on the sofa. Kang Jiwon also felt happiness at Park Minah’s happy smile and sweet breathing. But her body was still burning.

‘Why is this happening…’ Kang Jiwon muttered in her heart.

A faint shadow passed over Kang Jiwon’s eyes. Her fingers moved unconsciously, drawing invisible lines on Park Minah’s skin. The touch was filled with unfulfilled longing.

Suddenly, Lee Han’s face came to mind. Their first night together, the hot breaths, and the intense sensations flashed through her like a hallucination. Kang Jiwon closed her eyes tightly. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she bit her lip, trying to push away the memory.

Her arms wrapped around Park Minah’s body even tighter. As if she could erase the memories of the past with the hug.

Kang Jiwon’s chest rose and fell rapidly. Her breathing was irregular, and complex emotions swirled beneath her eyelids. Park Minah’s body temperature, her scent, soft skin… Kang Jiwon tried to focus on the present sensations, but the memories of the past were still lingering in a corner of her consciousness.

,I love you, Minah-ssi.” Kang Jiwon whispered.

The words were sincere, but at the same time, complex emotions swirled in her heart. Kang Jiwon’s night deepened with desire, love, guilt, and confusion intertwined.