episode_0038
by fnovelpiaIn total calculation, it ended quicker when done separately.
Personally, it ends the fastest when done individually.
When done together… it may take a bit longer, but still better than doing it separately.
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And once again, we became awkward.
We were clearly excited before.
As the warm sun that heated the ground set, we couldn’t even look each other in the eye properly, just like this suddenly cold weather.
“…Kum.”
“I was too… aggressive. I’m sorry.”
“Oh. No, it was good… I felt… good.”
Still wiping my damp hair, I covered my face with my hands.
Oops. I blushed.
“Hug me.”
“Yeah….”
Maybe it’s because my body relaxed in the warm water.
Even that muscle ache seems to have eased a bit, causing only slight discomfort unless there are vigorous movements.
“Let’s head to the bed like this… Oh…!”
Could it be that I wanted him to do it silently?
He immediately lifted me up without saying a word.
“…Sturdy and comfortable… strong.”
“…?”
Without hesitation, he gave me a kiss on the cheek.
He had shed his earlier awkwardness and returned from being a wolf to a gentle lamb.
“Why do I act so childish? I keep feeling sorry.”
“It’s okay. It’s cute. You can act even more childish. Because you’re still lovely to me.”
“Ah…”
Should I blame him for this?
I find myself wanting to rely on him, expecting everything from my caring brother who listens to anything.
“Are we going to the beach tomorrow?”
“Yes… I want to go.”
“Then the day after tomorrow, let’s go buy rings.”
“Yes…?”
He gently took my finger and caressed my ring finger.
“Wedding rings…”
“Oh… I love it. I really do.”
“And then let’s go buy a bed right away.”
I decided to leave everything to him.
Because he knows my heart, cherishes me, and cares for me.
It’s probably better if my brother, who doesn’t rush into things or get ahead due to excessive greed, takes the lead.
“Brother… how about couple rings instead of wedding rings?”
“Couple…?”
“We’re still dating… I want to receive wedding rings when we get married.”
But perhaps I should have some stubbornness.
I wanted to receive wedding rings when we got married.
Putting on rings on each other’s left ring fingers under the spotlight.
That moment is the best, isn’t it?
“That’s why… I like your wisdom.”
“Huh?”
“Everyone has their beliefs. And that’s cute… and I think it’s a good idea too.”
The unstable relationship slowly softens.
Moving past the awkwardness of freshness, we gradually grow accustomed to comfort, and our eyes grow heavy.
“Tired?”
“Yes…”
I bury my face in his chest, surrounded by his arms drawing closer.
The other day, I was the one holding him like this.
And today, once again, I closed my eyes in his embrace.
“Goodnight.”
With a warm word, my heart also eased.
*
“Umm… Brother…”
Ah, it was a vacation.
I slip out of my sleeping brother’s embrace, unaware of the world.
My muscle ache seems to have eased enough that I won’t collapse while walking.
“Ugh…”
Since I didn’t go to the store, there’s nothing to eat.
Almost ate everything as soon as I came back from the trip….
“Ugh… what a fool.”
I regret rushing in excitement at the beginning of the trip.
It would have been better if I had saved it for the end as a finishing touch.
“Ah…”
Feeling the flowing sensation below and the damp fabric, I changed in the bathroom right away.
I’ve gotten so used to it that I don’t feel any special excitement anymore.
“Sigh… what should I eat.”
I’m still an early riser.
There’s hardly anywhere open in the early morning.
“Ugh… I’m sorry.”
Well, then it’s toast.
Eggs, finely chopped cabbage, square cheddar cheese. With this… I should be able to whip up a simple breakfast.
“Good morniing…”
“Did you sleep well?”
“I felt a bit lonely because Wisdom was gone in the morning.”
Enjoying the warm embrace from behind for a moment, the toast was soon ready.
“Before eating…”
“Oh. Okay.”
The morning kiss felt gentle, conveying each other’s preciousness.
“Whenever I see you like this… it seems like you really enjoy kissing.”
“You’re what I like, Ji-hye.”
“…Let’s eat. It gets cold every time we do this.”
My heart flutters from the morning.
It’s a morning where you don’t want to get up, but you feel like getting up just for this.
“Is your body okay?”
“Uh… yeah, I’m fine.”
“You’re cute.”
“Ahem… let’s eat quickly.”
That’s how it is.
Continuing to exchange kisses, it heats up as if we’ll end up sucking the contents of each other’s mouths.
I might not have gotten up, but I feel like I would.
“It was delicious. As expected, the one made by Ji-hye is the most delicious.”
“Thank you.”
I respond with a joyful smile.
Not knowing how happy it is to hear that “it’s delicious” every day, especially coming from my boyfriend.
“Now… shall we get ready?”
“But do you really plan on just looking at the sea all day?”
“Uh… well, I’m not sure about that either.”
“Then… let’s decide after we go. As long as we both have fun, it’s all good, right?”
“Uh… I’m fine with that then.”
An unplanned trip.
Now, whether it should be called a trip or dining out starts to become a slight question, but what does it matter?
*
“Oppa.”
“Yeah?”
“Stockings?”
“Huh??”
“Stockings?”
“Um… I’ll pass on them today since the sea breeze is cold.”
Oppa dismisses the stockings, waving his hands around.
Well, it’s going to the beach.
In spring, no less.
It should be better than the really cold winter.
But that doesn’t mean it’s not chilly.
I know that too.
And because Oppa declined them. Because he cared.
Oh, I’m so happy.
“Hehe. Got it. I’ll endure this time. I’ll wear them as pajamas.”
“…Pajamas?”
“A gift for Oppa who likes legs?”
“That… I don’t… need to… do that…”
“It should be okay once in a while, right?”
“Uh… okay. Just once then.”
“…Oh.”
I tried not to get excited.
But it slipped out unintentionally.
“I-I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to… it just happened unconsciously…”
“Uh… it’s okay. You’re cute.”
Am I tempting Oppa…?
Playing around with temptation seems to have crossed a line beyond just joking.
Oppa’s boundaries seem broader, so he just accepts it nonchalantly, but this needs to be fixed too.
Quickly grabbing clothes, I swiftly changed.
As I untangled my hair from inside the clothes, Oppa seemed to finish looking at his phone.
“Hehe. Shall we go now?”
“Sure. The timing works.”
This time, I thought about taking the suitcase, but decided against it.
Thinking we might come back home to rest or end up staying overnight at a hotel and returning the next day, there was no need to create the hassle of dragging the suitcase along.
“Phew…”
Stretching in anticipation of what’s to come.
“Now… let’s… go.”
“Why?”
“Oh, no reason.”
Lowering my head at the glance avoiding eyes.
Two boldly standing peaks exuded confidence.
“Heh. Feel free to look as much as you want. He’s my boyfriend after all.”
This… isn’t even subconscious; it’s irresistible.
When you stretch, it feels good.
Since I missed it in the morning, it’s nice to stretch now.
“…Let’s depart.”
Still, she smiled as if pleased, not explicitly expressing her desire to touch me freely.
*
It’s a common thing.
The driver focuses on driving, while the passenger in the front seat is responsible for keeping the driver awake.
“What kind of music do you like, oppa?”
“Um… Classical?”
“Wouldn’t you fall asleep while driving?”
“How about some lively classical music then?”
“Oh…”
His taste is indeed unique.
No, maybe it’s cool.
Surprised by his answer that exceeded expectations, I couldn’t help but laugh.
I like it too.
“If you like it that much…”
“I-I also like jazz!”
“Well… Both genres are perfect for falling asleep!”
“Maybe… Jazz is still better than classical though.”
Well, the perception seems to be stuck on classical music being quiet and lulling to sleep.
So, he must be tailoring his explanations to suit me.
I’ve never shown my hobbies to him before.
“Um… Would you like to listen to Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suites or… Duke Ellington’s?”
“Uh… Duke… huh? How did you…?”
Turning his head briefly while driving was quite comical, making me laugh even more.
“We… really match, you know?”
“Uh… Yeah. I was surprised too… I always get teased for listening to weird stuff.”
“I’ve been told the same. It’s considered unusual.”
Everyone has their moments of listening to the latest songs.
You know, when a celebrity sings or something like that.
Hip-hop… I like foreign ones, but… yeah. Anyway, there aren’t many pop songs worth listening to.
I can tolerate jazz for a while if it’s mixed in, but even that…
We keep asking each other how much we know, like testing each other on our likes.
“Do you know that?”
“Wisdom… hasn’t been an adult for long, right…?”
“Hehe… Anyway, since you like it, I like you even more, oppa.”
“U-up… Me too. Me too… H-how can you say that so confidently?”
“Because I like you…?”
Blushing with embarrassment yet happy, unable to express properly in words, this is what’s nice.
“I… I love you.”
And he also likes it when I take a step closer.
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