However, Juhan was consistent. Whether it was intentional or innate, he maintained just the right distance – stepping back just before it became burdensome and approaching when she looked lonely.
At first, there were whispers about their relationship. Even Eunsoo herself was unsure. But now everyone either got used to it or became indifferent. Eunsoo concluded that it wasn’t affection but a kindness.
A kindness that shouldn’t be taken for granted just because it continued.
Juhan behind her was quiet as he promised not to disturb her, but that in itself was distracting.
Maybe it would have been better if I sat in the back.
Muttering to herself, Eunsoo tried to focus on her studies.
The bell signaling the end of the third-period break rang. Only then did she hear Juhan stir behind her. He pushed his chair back and stood up, then strode over to Eunsoo.
“Let’s go eat.”
“It’s not lunchtime yet, is it?”
“Since it’s just you and me, why not? Let’s sneak out quietly.”
Juhan beckoned with a twitch of his eyebrows.
“Let’s go for kimbap instead of the school meal. It’s customary to eat kimbap on outing days.”
That logic oddly made sense. Eunsoo instinctively closed her book and stood up.
They passed through the empty hallways and down the stairs. The sounds of classes from the second-year classrooms on the lower floor could be heard.
Silencing their footsteps, they successfully reached the first floor and sneaked out through the back gate. Juhan naturally headed for the nearest snack bar.
“Oh, what brings you here? Aren’t the first and third years on an outing today? The second years are going on a school trip next week.”
“We decided not to go on the outing and study instead. We’re those kids who study even when everyone else is playing.”
“Really, Juhan?”
The owner laughed out loud. Juhan joined in.
“Two rolls of kimbap, please, and a set of tteokbokki and sundae.”
“Sure.”
As the owner busied herself, she looked curiously at Eunsoo.
“I feel like it’s been ages since I’ve seen this student. Weren’t you here a few times last year with Eunyoung’s friends, or am I mistaken?”
“Ah…”
How does she remember that?
An uncomfortable smile flickered across Eunsoo’s lips. She had come here a few times last year with Eunyoung, who approached her first when she transferred to this school.
Juhan suddenly said.
“Excuse me, could you leave out the cucumber in the kimbap? She can’t eat cucumbers.”
“Alright, alright.”
While the owner was busy, Juhan set out spoons and chopsticks and said,
“I’ll pay for this.”
“Why?”
“Then you can help me with a math problem later. There are a few I still don’t understand even after looking at the answers and explanations.”
Eunsoo was about to argue that it’s a separate issue from paying, but then the tteokbokki arrived. Juhan motioned with his chopsticks.
“The jolmyeon here is also good. I didn’t order it today because it seemed too much, but let’s try it next time we come.”
Next time we come.
Eunsoo stared at Juhan, who spoke as if they would come back together any day now. Juhan asked why, forming the word with his lips.
“No, nothing.”
From then on, Eunsoo just ate in silence.
Having heartily filled their stomachs, the two bought ice creams from a stationery store nearby and headed back towards the school’s back gate. Lost in various thoughts, Eunsoo was suddenly pulled into the gap between two buildings by Juhan, who had urgently grabbed her arm.
“Hey! Look out, look out.”
Confused, Eunsoo found herself pushed into the narrow space between the buildings. Juhan peeked around the corner and quickly hid again.
“Oh, why are they wandering around? If we get caught, we’re dead…….”
Juhan’s grumbling trailed off, realizing the closeness of their standing in the tight space.
Eunsoo, slightly shaken, quickly lowered her gaze upon noticing Juhan’s fluctuating eyes. Her view was filled with the sight of his white school shirt and the hand holding the ice cream stick, which seemed perilously close to dripping.
“Eunsoo.”
Startled, Eunsoo looked up, her eyes widening.
Juhan’s gaze had changed in an instant, carrying an intensity that made her heart drop.
“Let’s go together later.”
“Where to…?”
“To the outing we missed today.”
Juhan whispered softly with a smile.
“Only the two of us.”
Drip.
A cold, sticky liquid fell onto Eunsoo’s hand. She stood frozen, looking into his eyes, her breath quickening, heart pounding in the cramped space.
In that moment, a wave of realization swept over Eunsoo.
I’m going to fall in love with him.
We’ll fall in love with each other, and then…
Juhan reached out and held Eunsoo’s hand. The melted pink ice cream smeared over both their hands. Unfazed, Juhan leaned closer, his breath, his lips nearing Eunsoo. Involuntarily, she closed her eyes.
When she opened them again, she was greeted by the familiar ceiling of her room, her bed. It took a moment to realize it was all a dream.
Slowly, very slowly, tears began to roll down from her eyes.
“Ah, damn it…”
Eunsoo covered her face with her hands, which remained there for a long while.
The next day, arriving a bit earlier at work than usual, Eunsoo halted in her tracks at an unexpected sight.
Juhan was sitting on a chair in the front yard, almost lying down, with the bright morning sun scattering evenly over him as he closed his eyes.
Is he photosynthesizing or something?
Seeing Juhan’s utterly peaceful expression, something surged inside Eunsoo, reminding her of her restless night.
Intending to pass by without a greeting, Eunsoo was about to enter but stopped when Juhan, without even opening his eyes, called out.
“Manager Seon, come here for a moment.”
Had he called her by name, she might have ignored him, but the professional instinct kicked in at the mention of her title. Reluctantly, Eunsoo moved beside the chair. Juhan then raised a hand and gestured.
“No, come a bit lower, right there.”
Eunsoo moved a few steps to stand near Juhan’s feet. Seeing this, the corner of Juhan’s mouth slightly relaxed.
“That’s perfect.”
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
