episode_0110

While Jaehyuk was spending quite a long time in the restroom, I was constantly coming up with and discarding numerous plans in my head.

Even if I said there was only 30 minutes left until closing time, it was just a short amount of time.

I needed to come up with a way to decisively move my heart, so that within that short time, I could achieve what I wanted.

However.

“…I can’t think of a good way.”

I looked around for a while, but all I could think of were methods that couldn’t guarantee results.

Or rather, I could say they were methods with a high probability of failure.

Every time I tried to tempt myself with these methods that felt like failures for the past 2 hours and 30 minutes, I ended up failing because I was enjoying the amusement rides too much.

“What should I do?”

Was I struggling and sulking in despair? Suddenly, one amusement ride came into view.

The Ferris wheel.

If this were a romance novel set in an amusement park, this ride would definitely make an appearance without fail.

I stared blankly at the rotating ride emitting a brilliant light, and soon made up my mind.

…If I were to just share a conversation and enjoy the scenery on that ride, maybe I could get a different result than before?

Deciding to ride the last amusement ride before closing time, I saw Jaehyuk revealing himself from the restroom as if he had been waiting.

Although he still didn’t look happy, I cautiously expressed my concern, but he reassured me that he was fine and asked me which ride we should go on next.

“Um… I choose that one.”

“I’ve wanted to ride it for a long time. I’ve always had various things come up, so I couldn’t ride it, but today, I really want to.”

Romantic, but less exciting compared to other rides, the Ferris wheel.

Could I possibly be rejected?

I waited anxiously, but fortunately, Jaehyuk readily agreed to my suggestion.

“Okay, let’s go ride it.”

Perhaps this was the last chance.

Wanting to make the most of it, I took the lead and started thinking hard.

I searched for scenes of Ferris wheels in romantic comedy animations I had seen before.

I also searched online for cunning behaviors to steal a man’s heart.

During the short time it took to move to the ride, I carefully prepared to confess to him.

By the time we arrived at the Ferris wheel, my seduction plan was somewhat complete.

I already felt my face flush at the thought of putting my plan into action… I sat in the seat.

…I couldn’t just half-heartedly confess, it was obvious I wouldn’t succeed that way, right?

Click!

Until the entrance closed, I believed that my plan would proceed smoothly without any doubts.

As we chatted lightly, once the atmosphere began to warm up, I started seducing him in earnest, thinking Jaehyuk would soon give in.

But reality was different.

“Are you very tired?”

“Oh, maybe I played too hard, that’s why I’m a bit sluggish. Huh… If only I were 10 years younger, I’d be full of energy, but I guess I’m getting old after all.”

“Tsk! If someone hears you, they’ll think a 60-year-old grandfather is talking. Well, if you’re tired, there’s nothing we can do. Let’s just go straight back to your place without stopping anywhere else.”

“…That’s a good idea, let’s do that.”

…Once again, things didn’t go as I wanted.

It was fine to start the conversation with a light topic.

As we exchanged jokes and banter, the awkward feeling disappeared, and the atmosphere began to warm up as planned.

But that was all.

Even though we were getting closer to the peak, we still couldn’t move on to the next stage.

We took photos together, openly showing our affection, so why do you keep hesitating?

Breathing felt suffocatingly difficult.

Jaehyuk, who only dodged and avoided despite being urged to catch, was frustrating.

Even though everything was perfectly prepared, not receiving a confession in this situation itself was frustrating.

[If you’re frustrated, you have to do it. That’s inevitable.]

Almost reaching the top of the summit.

Feeling gloomy, I sat still in my place, and my mother’s words echoed in my mind once again.

Honestly, it was too much to let slip away.

The atmosphere was good.

The place was good.

The timing was just right.

Who would want to miss this opportunity?

‘…Should I just go for it?’

In fact, this was the best solution.

Approaching sneakily, shyly kissing, and conveying my feelings to the one I love.

Assuming that Jaehyuk’s feelings hadn’t changed, there was no way this could fail.

But.

‘It’s too… embarrassing.’

The problem was that even just imagining it made my body twist in discomfort.

Why did I become so weak in front of love, when I usually speak and live boldly?

It was truly something I couldn’t understand.

‘I’m really an idiot.’

Now, it was truly a time for a limited choice.

I cleared my mind of all distractions and placed love and shame on the scales of my heart.

Then, I asked myself a simple question.

Would I continue to feel embarrassed and let go of this great opportunity?

Or.

Would I seize the opportunity that had come my way and share love happily with the man I love?

The scales of my heart tilted instantly.

And the direction in which the scales leaned was obvious.

It was love.

“Jaehyuk.”

“Yeah?”

“…Doesn’t the moon look beautiful today?”

A confession line that someone who isn’t interested in subculture wouldn’t know.

As I muttered it quietly, Jaehyuk turned his head out the window as if to ask what nonsense I was talking about.

A moment when he looked elsewhere.

I closed the distance at the speed of light, waiting for Jaehyuk’s head to turn back.

If I just closed my eyes and stayed still, I would surely be able to kiss him.

There was no need for complicated calculations.

The vampire’s excellent intuition told me that in this position.

The plan would definitely succeed.

Finally, when Jaehyuk realized the truth and turned his head towards me.

“Hey, how old are you to still be playing such pranks, uh…?”

My lips gently touched his, and.

While Jaehyuk was still flustered, I leisurely savored his warm lips.

Until Jaehyuk cautiously pushed me away.

“…What is this?”

He looked confused with wide eyes like a rabbit.

Watching him like that, I couldn’t help but smile mischievously.

He looks incredibly flustered.

Well, it’s understandable.

If you suddenly kiss without warning, it’s only natural to be flustered, isn’t it?

But, this reaction is too fresh and amusing, isn’t it?

I raised the corners of my mouth slightly and teased Jaehyuk with a playful voice.

“Hmm… Even if you’re clueless, this is a bit serious, isn’t it? Should I kiss you again?”

“If you, didn’t think of me as a friend…”

“You still haven’t caught on. Especially, I’ll do it one more time.”

Smack –

After a light kiss and a sly smile, Jaehyuk stuttered like a fool.

Seemingly too flustered and confused to maintain composure, he struggled to keep his wits about him.

I waited for a moment because if I played around more, he might really lose his mind. After taking a few deep breaths, the bewildered Jaehyuk looked at me with a dazed expression and asked a question.

“…A dream?”

“I wish it was a dream.”

“No, that’s not it… It’s just too unrealistic.”

With trembling hands, Jaehyuk took out a bottle of water from his bag and calmly took a sip.

As if calming down a bit, he started speaking slowly in a slightly recovered voice.

“I, I can’t seem to figure out where to start.”

“It’s okay not to figure it out.”

“…Really?”

“Yeah, just enjoy this moment. No need to think about anything.”

As I replied calmly, Jaehyuk quietly got up from his chair and pulled me into a hug.

Then, in a voice that seemed to suppress overwhelming emotions, he whispered a question in my ear.

“I, I’m really sorry, but can I ask you something?”

“Is it a question that needs to be asked right now?”

“…It’s an important question.”

“Then go ahead.”

Now that we had just reached the peak, there was enough time to answer one question.

After eagerly accepting, Jaehyuk looked into my eyes and asked.

“Since when?”

“Since when did you start liking me?”

“Yeah, and how did you end up liking me?”

“That’s not just one question, is it?”

“…Is that not allowed?”

“Haha, I’ll be generous and let it slide this time! Well, how did I end up falling for you?”

Recalling the events of the past five months, I began whispering sweetly in his ear.

“You know? Whether it’s the vampire itself or my original self, I… I realized I have a strong sense of possession.”

“…”

“Once I started thinking of you as ‘mine,’ I… I didn’t want to give you to anyone else, you know?”

Revealing the suppressed sticky obsession, I spoke in a seductive voice.

“If you ask me how I ended up falling in love… Well, maybe it’s for a similar reason to you.”

“If it’s a similar reason?”

“You said it before, right? You got caught in the rain and fell in love. Maybe I, too, turned possessiveness into love for a similar reason?”

After finishing the answer to the question, I chuckled softly.

Honestly, I don’t know how I ended up falling in love.

I was just caught up in it without realizing, how could I know the reason?

The answer I gave him was just a rough guess…

“Whatever! Whatever the reason, as long as we love each other, isn’t that what matters? In that sense…”

Who cares about the reason or the trigger, the feeling of love itself is what’s important.

I looked up at Jaehyuk and shyly confessed my feelings.

“I love you, Jaehyuk.”

“…”

Without giving a verbal answer, Jaehyuk responded with a passionate kiss.

…The first kiss as lovers.

It tasted like a slightly sweet soda.