episode_0125

With a flushed face, the vampire chuckled heartily, perhaps due to the tipsy mood.

Standing under the cold moonlight, she slowly began to unzip the hoodie she was wearing.

Just removing the thin garment revealed a mesmerizing sight that left me in awe.

As all distractions faded away, I found myself staring at her as if mesmerized.

After laughing joyfully for a while, Jiu rummaged through her pockets and handed me something.

“Would you like me to apply this?”

Still trying to regain my composure, I turned my head towards the object she was offering – a bottle that looked like tanning oil.

A request that I couldn’t quite comprehend.

But as I hesitantly accepted the object she handed me, I couldn’t help but wonder.

Why would a creature that dies from tanning due to their species’ characteristics ask for oil to be applied?

Especially since tanning is impossible at night. There’s no reason to apply it, so why?

Clutching onto my sanity, I was told in a matter-of-fact tone that this was a request that was very wrong.

So I reluctantly accepted the tanning oil offered by the demanding vampire and began to apply it to various parts of my body.

“…Something feels off about this?”

Before I could fully grasp the confusing argument put forth by Jiu, my instincts driven by desire took over without a chance for rational thought.

He passionately argued without a hint of hesitation.

Whether it’s day or night, what’s the big deal?

It’s a request from someone you love, will you not fulfill it?

“…It would be troublesome if we both give in.”

I sighed deeply in my mind and slowly opened my tightly shut eyes.

Yes, no matter how much I think about it, this just isn’t right.

Why apply oil in the middle of the night? What if someone passing by saw us –

“Hey, why are you silent? Don’t you want to apply it?”

How can I politely refuse?

In the midst of my dilemma, Jiu approached me, emanating the smell of alcohol, and quietly embraced my arm.

As if the closeness wasn’t enough, the physical contact felt even more aggressive when it actually happened.

Unable to hold onto the thought of ‘rejection’ any longer, I finally gave in.

Snap –

…Unable to resist the temptation, I opened the lid of the tanning oil.

“It was a good idea to borrow the mat from Jeonghyun. I didn’t know it would be used for this purpose.”

“Well, isn’t a good thing a good thing? Hmm… kindly ask, my dear ~”

“With your energy level so high, it looks like you’ll go crazy with pillow fights tomorrow.”

“Is that so? I’m really calm right now?”

“If you were really in your right mind, would you have told me to apply oil?”

“Is that so? Hehe, maybe…”

After spreading the borrowed mat from the devil on the floor, Jiu lay down on it and immediately untied her straps.

As the last barrier was broken, her fair skin was revealed.

After swallowing nervously, I informed Jiu as I applied the oil to her hands.

“…Am I applying it now?”

“Mm…”

Seemingly exhausted, Jiu mumbled in response and lay still.

She seemed to be asleep, should I just carry her back to the dorm like this?

I hesitated for a moment, but ultimately shook my head and started applying the oil to her flawless back.

…Honestly, it was too good of an opportunity to just give up.

Maybe I could touch her anytime in the future, but who knows when that future will come?

Gently –

While our bodies had touched countless times, this was the first time I had touched her directly.

Handling my precious items with care, I moved my hands cautiously, exploring the peculiar sensation of the oil on my skin.

“This feels dangerous somehow…”

Perhaps it was the slippery yet soft texture, but there was a strangely addictive quality to it.

The more I touched it, the more I felt myself sinking deeper into a pit.

In a way, I wanted to indulge a little more, coming up with all sorts of excuses.

But if I didn’t stop soon, I felt like I wouldn’t be able to pull away until Jiyu told me to.

Finishing up slowly, I planned to take Jiyu back to our lodging.

However.

“…Ugh.”

Just as I was almost done applying the oil, Jiyu suddenly turned over in her sleep, mumbling.

And so, I had to welcome the sight of my girlfriend in a truly precarious position.

“Aren’t you supposed to be sleeping right now?”

“…”

“It doesn’t look like you’re sleeping at all.”

“Ugh – ”

I looked at her suspiciously, but Jiyu only let out a soft sigh with her face relaxed.

…I always feel this way, but it’s really hard to tell whether she’s acting or not in moments like this, isn’t it?

Is she pretending to be asleep just to tempt me?

Or did her body really turn over by chance?

“I guess I’ll have to check.”

I wasn’t trying to apply more oil out of any ulterior motives.

I just wanted to see if Jiyu was really asleep.

And so.

Gently –

…I placed my hand on Jiyu’s stomach.

“Ah…!”

Startled by the cold oil on her stomach, Jiyu briefly furrowed her brows and groaned.

But as soon as the chill subsided, her usual serene expression returned.

Unable to make a clear judgment based on that, I quickly moved on to the next plan.

“If you let me do this, I’ll admit that you’re asleep.”

After whispering in her ear, I pretended to continue touching her stomach and slowly moved my hand downwards.

Suddenly, Jiyu’s body tensed up.

Confirming this, I let out a wry smile and poked her side with my finger.

“If you’re not sleeping, then wake up right now.”

“Ugh…!”

Jiyu jumped up like a fresh fish, then crumpled into a mess of sand, looking upset.

Trembling and pouting, she shot me a stern look, clearly angry that she had been caught playing a prank.

Her puffed-up cheeks were so cute that I couldn’t help but poke them.

…Which was a mistake.

Why, you ask?

“Ahhhh!!!”

Splash!

Because of that, Jiyu, who had completely lost her temper, threw me into the sea.

Even in her anger, she made sure not to hurt me, tossing me with precision.

She was truly grateful and lovable, but her fierce glare was a bit intimidating.

As I swam through the cold night sea, I began to contemplate how to calm Jiyu down.

—–

Drinking more alcohol than our usual limit at Hyeun’s place was, of course, to take things further.

We had already shared a French kiss, so the next step was just sharing each other’s warmth.

But in everything, a warm-up was necessary.

At least, I wanted to create a comfortable atmosphere where Jaihyuk, Nana, and I could have a natural and relaxed intimate moment before getting into a relationship.

But with a clear mind, I just couldn’t take things to the next level.

It was too embarrassing!

Even if it was all just a joke, playing around in a provocative manner felt too much like a tease!

Well, I did wear a C-string as a joke, but still…!

Anyway!

Cowardly as he was, it seemed difficult for Jaehyuk to become closer to Jieun without relying on the power of alcohol.

Therefore, bracing himself for the aftermath, he let himself be carried away by the alcohol-induced mood…

“…Gosh, why are you so uptight? No matter how well-dressed you are, you’re ruining the mood.”

With a gentlemanly gesture of applying suntan oil on his back, it was truly impossible to hide the disappointment.

No, shouldn’t he muster up some courage when he’s in a disheveled state and defenseless?

Even if it’s off-limits to touch the lower parts! But what about the chest? Isn’t it okay to touch like a man?

He even untied his straps and allowed touching, so why was he being so cautious?

“Who said you can’t spit on a smiling face? I can spit just fine! Ptoo!”

Pretending to spit on the beach, Jaehyuk approached closer and closer.

Displeased with his approaching figure, I began to contemplate ways to teach him a lesson.

Should I throw him into the sea one more time?

No, that’s not an option. The sea environment has too many variables, and Jaehyuk could get hurt.

Then should I just grab my stuff and run back to the inn, locking the door behind me?

Oh, that’s not a good idea either! He’s already wet and cold, and he might catch a cold for no reason.

“What are you thinking? Hm! Judging by your fierce gaze, it doesn’t seem like you’re thinking about me, right?”

Did he instinctively sense that I was planning to teach him a lesson?

Jaehyuk arrived in front of me much faster than expected, smiling coolly and teasing me.

…That fool doesn’t seem to realize that I can still spit on a smiling face.

Being so nonchalant in this situation is definitely a demerit, right?

I had no intention of letting him off easily.

At least for about 3 minutes, I planned to enjoy watching Jaehyuk suffer while scratching his head.

But.

“You… can’t do it.”

“What?”

“If you apologize nicely, I’ll be really lenient… Huh, huh-gyah!? Th-this is not how I…”

“Your mouth tastes weird after eating grilled clams. I’ll buy you ramen at the convenience store since I’m alive, okay?”

“…You jerk, I want kimbap too.”

“Of course.”

In a warm embrace and affectionate caresses, once again, all the bad thoughts scattered away.

The cup ramen he got.

Annoyingly, it was tastier than the grilled clams.

…Decomposition.