Ch.226226. Reaffirmation of Love

“So, you want me to apply it like this?”

In other words, is she asking me to apply sunscreen while holding her like this? Wondering if I misheard, I asked again, and Hwa Nabi quietly laughed while tapping the back of my head with her finger.

She didn’t say anything, but it was clear that’s what she wanted. At times like this, it’s incredibly convenient to be close enough that just a look or a touch can convey meaning.

“……”

Communication might be easy, but what I’m about to do doesn’t seem easy at all. After all, I have to not only support half-naked Hwa Nabi in my arms but also apply sunscreen on her.

Let’s see. Hold her waist with one arm, and apply sunscreen with the other? As I mentally rehearsed the action, Hwa Nabi, who was embracing me, gently massaged my nape. It meant “why aren’t you starting already?”

“Mmm, I’m going to get sunburned at this rate.”

Seeing how she was urging me not just with actions but also with that peculiar moan, she must be getting impatient. I gently patted her back to signal that I understood. Then I reached for the sunscreen bottle placed beside us and grabbed it.

Click. Holding the sunscreen bottle, I opened the cap using just my thumb. Then I brought the arm that was wrapped around Hwa Nabi’s waist closer to the bottle, opened my palm, and squeezed some out.

It might sound simple when described step by step, but it’s actually quite difficult. Moving your arm and wrist while holding someone isn’t easy.

Moreover, since Hwa Nabi was practically hanging onto me without using any strength, I essentially had no arm to support her. Now that I think about it, this is quite a demanding request.

“Husband. Is it difficult?”

“Well… a bit?”

“I’ll reward you when it’s done, so hang in there a little longer. Okay?”

But then again, maybe it’s not that demanding. This is a request from my wife, Hwa Nabi, not just anyone else—how could I, as her husband, show weakness?

I’m not doing this because I’m curious about the reward she mentioned; I’m simply fulfilling my duty as a husband. For Hwa Nabi, I could apply sunscreen as many times as needed. Yes, absolutely.

“…I’m starting.”

“Yes, okay.”

After hearing her cute response, I carefully brought the sunscreen on my palm to her back. The sticky sensation of the sunscreen touched her skin. Surprised by the feeling, Hwa Nabi made a small sound and hugged me tighter.

At the same time, I felt a soft, plump sensation against my chest. Because she was hugging me, her bare chest was pressed firmly against my body.

“Husband, could you be a little gentler…?”

“Sure, I will.”

Actually, I hadn’t even started yet, but I whispered in her ear to reassure her. She had been tense, her back straight, but now she seemed to relax, letting out a heated sigh.

—Mmm….

I slowly spread my palm and applied the sunscreen on her back. Very meticulously, making sure to cover every inch, not missing any spot. I traced my fingers here and there.

Whenever my index finger penetrated a bit deeper, Hwa Nabi couldn’t help but let out strange moans. To elaborate, it wasn’t quite the moan of pleasure, more like a nasal sound…

“Mmm, ahh, haaa….”

“……”

Somehow I feel like I’m the weird one for explaining this. I ignored the moans she was making and the breath hitting my neck, and continued applying the sunscreen.

It was quite challenging to move my hands freely as she kept squirming, but since she was so slender, it was relatively easy to apply. Exaggerating a bit, Hwa Nabi’s waist was small enough to be encircled by my two hands, so it made sense.

“Nabi, I’ve finished applying the sunscreen.”

“…Already?”

“Yeah, already.”

When I patted her back, Hwa Nabi, who had been holding onto my shoulders, moved slightly away. Her eyes were filled with disappointment as she looked at me.

It seemed like unfulfilled desire, or something similar.

“Husband.”

“Yes, what is it?”

“My waist feels weak because of you, so it’s hard to move.”

…What did I do? Someone might think I did something inappropriate. I only remember applying sunscreen to her back.

But regardless of what I thought, Hwa Nabi showed no intention of letting go of my shoulders. Her breathing was strangely rough too. Sensing that she might do something if left like this, I spoke first.

“What… would you like me to do?”

“Apply it elsewhere too.”

“Sure, where should I apply it?”

“…Here?”

Hwa Nabi shifted her body and moved closer to me. Naturally, our chests pressed against each other, and our thighs touched without any gap.

With our bodies fully in contact, Hwa Nabi looked at me from the front and tapped her thigh.

“First, please apply it here and on my arms.”

“If I apply it on your back, thighs, and arms, aren’t I basically applying it everywhere?”

“Why? I applied it on your body too, so can’t you do at least that much?”

“Well… that’s true.”

I couldn’t refuse with that reasoning. It’s true that Hwa Nabi had applied sunscreen on my body, even though I hadn’t asked for it.

I reluctantly nodded, and Hwa Nabi smiled happily and raised her knees. This changes what I can see dramatically. Specifically, her uniquely voluptuous chest suddenly comes right before my eyes.

“There, isn’t it easier to apply now?”

It seems more difficult, actually. But I didn’t say that. There was no need to, and I didn’t want to either.

Hwa Nabi looked down at me for a while, then smiled slightly and embraced my neck. I didn’t resist and let my body follow her lead. A soft sensation touched my face.

“Do you want to continue like this? Or should I let go?”

The sensation, the smell, and the sight before me were all perfect, but this position made it difficult to apply sunscreen. Swallowing my disappointment, I slightly detached my face and gently stroked her back.

“It’s uncomfortable like that. Come down and let me hold you.”

“…Okay. I’ll take my reward later, slowly.”

Hwa Nabi smiled meaningfully and folded her knees. Our eye levels returned to normal, and she hugged me tightly.

Just like before, I wrapped one arm around her waist for support and started applying sunscreen with my other hand.

I placed my palm on her thigh and gently massaged it, touching it here and there, causing Hwa Nabi to exclaim.

“Mmm, wait. It’s too ticklish… ahh!”

“Bear with it a little, even if it’s ticklish. It’ll be over soon.”

“Huh, you sound like a pervert.”

“……”

She was the one who asked me to apply it. Annoyed by her snickering, I added more strength to my fingers.

If my previous touch was like a gentle caress, this time I pressed firmly, massaging her thigh with strength at my fingertips.

“…Mmm! Ahh, mmm….”

It must have been too stimulating for Hwa Nabi, as she trembled and fell into my arms. She seemed to have hugged me in a hurry, but it was like putting her head willingly into a tiger’s mouth.

I held her waist more firmly so she couldn’t escape, and thoroughly massaged her right thigh. I was using the skills I had honed while giving her massages. Hwa Nabi was almost writhing under my skilled hands.

She squirmed while laughing in distress, and when I briefly paused, she caught her breath. Her breathing had become quite rough, indicating she had really struggled.

“Am I still a pervert?”

“Mmm… haa, look at you. The way you’re touching me, you’re definitely a pervert.”

She’s still at it. At this point, I wonder if Hwa Nabi actually enjoys being teased by me?

But maybe not. As soon as she sensed I was about to massage her thigh again, Hwa Nabi quickly lunged forward and kissed me. Knowing she couldn’t win in a test of strength, she was trying to stop me this way.

With her arms around my neck, Hwa Nabi breathed heavily through her nose and passionately tasted my lips. This must be her strategy… but even though I knew it, I couldn’t push her away.

I enjoy skinship as much as Hwa Nabi does, and I particularly can’t resist kisses.

Hwa Nabi probably knew this too. She must have realized that when our lips meet, I can’t be rough, and that’s why she lunged at me.

“…Phew.”

Hwa Nabi fell back after a brief kiss. Her cheeks were bright red; she must have been short of breath from kissing while already breathing heavily. I can’t touch her when she’s like this.

She’s quite cunning, occasionally seeing right through me like this. I supported her with one arm so she could rest comfortably, and continued applying the sunscreen.

“Stay still.”

She flinched when my hand touched her, but soon realized my intentions and sighed in relief.

I applied sunscreen evenly on her left thigh, both shoulders, and both arms. By the end of the process, Hwa Nabi’s breathing had returned to normal.

“I’ve been thinking about this occasionally. Husband, do you know?”

“Hm? What?”

As I was applying the remaining sunscreen on the back of my hand, Hwa Nabi looked at me with a strange expression. She seemed to be debating whether to say it or not.

“What is it?”

“I think you’re like that. A sadist. More precisely, I think you have that tendency.”

“…Me, a sadist?”

“Yes. You might not be aware of it yourself, but think about it. You enjoy teasing me, you like massaging me, and sometimes you even spank me.”

“……”

I couldn’t agree with her opinion, but it was hard to deny the evidence.

One should speak the truth even if one’s mouth is crooked. It’s true that I have teased, massaged, and even spanked Hwa Nabi on occasion.

“Did you dislike it when I did those things? If so, I’ll try to change.”

I asked cautiously. I had done those things because I found Hwa Nabi adorable, but if she disliked it, then it was wrong.

If she confirmed it, or even showed signs of it, I would have to change. As I was making that resolution internally, I saw her biting her lip, seemingly contemplating something seriously.

“I didn’t… dislike it. No, rather than disliking it.”

Hwa Nabi took a quiet breath and looked at me.

Her cheeks were, for some reason, deeply flushed.

“I, I should say I liked it.”

“…Huh?”

What does this mean? As my thoughts momentarily froze, Hwa Nabi spoke in a barely audible voice.

“…I like it when you’re rough with me.”