“I’m on a business trip to Busan until the weekend.”
“Oh, I see…”
Even though I wanted to see him until the weekend, the days I couldn’t meet him quickly crossed my mind, making my heart feel stuffy.
“So. I want to see your face before I go.”
“…”
“Hey, I’m Kim PD. Did you just say ‘uh’? ”
“Oh, yes. I did. Me too. I feel the same way.”
Hastily changing the conversation, Jun laughed a little louder.
“I’ll be arriving at the broadcasting station soon.”
“Yes…….”
“If you can come out now, I can give you a ride on the way, and if we go straight, the time will be… completely tight.”
I thought there would be some flexibility in the time, but at the mention of it being tight, a smile crept onto my lips.
“It’s working hours now. I’m an employee here.”
“You seem to not be doing much.”
“Hey…”
“To PD Kim.”
Feeling like I was the only one in an awkward situation, I bit my lip, and then laughter and an apology came back with a soft voice. Along with trembling words that it was because I was cute.
“Then, if you can come out for a moment, let me know. I’ll be waiting on the first floor. Even if you can’t make it, I’ll manage, so don’t worry.”
“Okay.”
“Me too.”
“…”
“I like you.”
“…Yes.”
I whispered very softly and hung up first. Fanning my face with my hand, I quickly cooled down the heat that had risen. It didn’t have much effect, but.
Staring blankly at the clock on the phone screen, it felt like I could hear the ticking of the clock. The sound of time flowing forward.
If there were no variables, I would probably leave work on time. However, with Jun coming this way, I felt like I was urging time to pass with my gaze.
Even though it wasn’t the time to be impatient. If I continued to be pushed like this, it would be a big problem.
I rested my chin quietly and pressed the clock on the screen twice with my hand. As if that would make time go faster.
“I like you.”
Excitement continued to grow.
Excitement keeps growing.
Tap, I turned around as the hand touched my shoulder. Jun’s face was right in front of me, and I startled, moving back. Jung-eun grinned.
“Why are you looking at the clock so much today?”
“…To know the time?”
As if encouraging me to continue the nonsense I just said, Jung-eun nodded her head slowly. I gave her a bright smile. Of course, I don’t know if it looked cheerful to Jung-eun.
Unable to resist, I whispered very softly into Jung-eun’s ear.
“Jun is going on a business trip to Busan until the weekend. He said he wants to see me for a moment.”
Jung-eun also whispered into my ear, covering it with her hand.
“You’re a fool.”
With unexpected words, I immediately pulled away from Jung-eun, who had touched me. Then Jung-eun grabbed my shoulder, pulled me back towards her, and said.
“Just say you’re going to meet Kim Jun for a scenario review. If your boyfriend is Kim Jun, just use the chance. Why stick around here? There’s nothing much to do today.”
When our bodies, which had been in contact with each other, separated, my mouth was slightly open, as if I had gained a big realization. I nodded my head as if agreeing with that face.
Jung-eun let out a light laugh and returned to her place, shaking hands coolly.
When the elevator arrived on the first floor, I pressed the call button on my phone, which I held in my hand. In just two rings, Jun answered.
“Yeah. A day.”
“I’m on the first floor now. Are you coming?”
I was thrilled at the thought of finally meeting Jun.
“You dressed up nicely today.”
With that one word, my face, which had been fine until just now, instantly flushed. The steps in beige heels stopped.
“Now. Can you see me?”
As if bouncing forward, not even paying attention to the surroundings as if they were out of focus, I couldn’t see them. I wondered if Jun was watching me from somewhere.
“There’s a pretty girl in a sky-blue blouse and a beige skirt. Can’t find me at all.”
Jun’s voice from the phone overlapped strangely with Jun’s voice. Lured by that sound, I turned around.
A tall man holding a phone came into view as if brushing by. Under the black hat he was wearing, pretty puppy-like eyes were visible.
My heart immediately began to react to him. I felt short of breath even though I hadn’t run. I opened my mouth slightly and took a breath. Perhaps he noticed my situation. Jun let out a breath-like laugh.
However, soon Jun’s face stiffened. The smile that was about to grow stopped in the middle.
“But, you didn’t tell me you were coming to the broadcasting station today. Why did you dress up so nicely to see someone?”
Jun said in a somewhat rough tone.
“I didn’t dress up to show someone.”
Even so, his stern face didn’t loosen.
“If you knew you were coming, you should have dressed up more beautifully…”
Only then did Jun react. His complexion brightened slightly.
In truth, Jun might find it embarrassing to say, but while getting ready for work in the morning, he paid a bit more attention than usual. However, it wasn’t overly done or noticeable.
He had chosen a slightly short beige skirt that came up to just above the knees, and a sky-blue blouse that revealed his collarbone, which he wouldn’t normally bother with when going to work. Maybe Jun’s reaction was a bit exaggerated because of that.
Glancing up, I saw Jun looking at me with a slightly embarrassed expression, tapping his lower lip. His gaze was gentle.
“Beautiful. To the point where I’d want to hug you right away if there were no people around.”
Jun couldn’t meet my eyes completely and turned his gaze slightly to the side. His cheeks were a bit flushed.
Watching him like that made my heart flutter. I wondered if my desire to hold Jun’s hand had slipped away like that, letting emotions take over reason. Unconsciously, I took Jun’s hand under the waist.
However, my hand stopped as if brushing against Jun’s hand. With so many people around, I shouldn’t act so rashly. Even if Jun wore a hat, there was no way I wouldn’t recognize him.
I quickly pulled back the hand that I had extended too hastily. At that moment, Jun’s fingertips, trying to grab my hand, grazed mine due to a slight difference in timing. I was afraid that someone might have seen this situation.
Unable to hide my emotions, I met Jun’s eyes. I hugged my hand close to my chest and turned my head sideways. Understanding the meaning, Jun faintly smiled. That smile seemed a bit sad.
“Let’s go. I parked the car in the parking lot.”
Jun led the way, and I followed him. It felt like stepping on the remaining footsteps Jun left behind each time he walked.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
