She had wanted to walk hand in hand with Ha Joon in Daehak-ro, but recalling the morning’s article and the crowd at the school, she hesitated.
“What if we eat quickly before it gets crowded? It’s Monday and students have exams.”
That’s a good point. Color returned to Seo Ah’s face.
“Shall we, then?”
Ha Joon promptly parked the car.
Mesmerized by his smooth parking skills, Seo Ah wondered what he couldn’t do.
“Let’s enjoy ourselves without worrying about others.”
Ha Joon’s smile encouraged Seo Ah to smile brightly in agreement.
The street wasn’t too crowded. Although some recognized them and students took photos, it wasn’t uncomfortable.
Engrossed in their own world, they hardly noticed others.
To Ha Joon, only Seo Ah mattered. Initially self-conscious, Seo Ah soon focused solely on him.
“Hey, why is there no line here? Let’s go in!”
It was a popular sushi restaurant, usually with a waiting line, but they could enter right away due to the early hour.
Seo Ah confidently led Ha Joon in, but suddenly she was pulled into his arms as a group of men exited the narrow entrance.
Confused, Seo Ah blushed and looked up at Ha Joon.
“People are coming out.”
“Aah…”
Realizing why, Seo Ah’s face reddened further, surprised by his attentiveness.
After the men left, Ha Joon led the way, ready to shield her from obstacles.
Inside, the restaurant was bustling. The staff were busy serving customers.
“Table for two?”
“Yes.”
Following the staff to their table, Ha Joon remained vigilant, ensuring Seo Ah’s safety.
Seo Ah felt a warm fondness. She never expected such treatment from the formidable Ha Joon.
Then an accident happened. A staff member spilled water.
“Sorry!!”
Realizing Ha Joon’s expensive attire, the staffer looked distraught, repeatedly apologizing.
Ha Joon felt awkward about the spill but was relieved it was cold water and not on Seo Ah.
“It’s fine.”
“Sorry, really sorry.”
“Don’t worry about it.”
After the staff left, Seo Ah looked concerned.
“Are you okay? Are you very wet?”
“I’m warm, it’ll dry quickly.”
“Because of me…”
As Seo Ah pouted, Ha Joon narrowed his eyes.
“Lips. Pout again and I’ll kiss you.”
Startled, Seo Ah scanned the surroundings. What if someone had overheard them!
Just then, another employee was stepping backwards, dodging passersby and heading towards Seo Ah, when Ha Joon quickly got up and caught the employee’s back.
“Please be careful.”
“Ah, sorry.”
Had Ha Joon reacted a bit late, the employee’s hefty backside could have hit Seo Ah’s face, especially since the employee was a man, making Ha Joon’s sensitive response inevitable.
Ha Joon then moved to sit next to Seo Ah.
“Move over here. I’ll sit here.”
Ha Joon felt he needed to keep Seo Ah cornered against the wall for her safety.
Seo Ah was taken aback by his overprotectiveness. She had seen couples cozily seated side by side in a four-seater booth, but never imagined she’d be doing the same, especially with Ha Joon.
She wanted to reassure him it was okay, but his serious gaze made her comply and move inward.
[Star icon]Ha Joon’s overprotectiveness persisted.
After eating and heading out, the streets became crowded. Whether it was Ha Joon’s sensitivity or just a busy day, Seo Ah nearly bumped into people several times.
Ha Joon, worried about her getting hurt, protectively kept her close.
The crowded streets were to be expected, yet Seo Ah couldn’t hide her rising smile, feeling both burdened and pleased to be enveloped in his embrace.
As they neared the parking lot where it was less crowded, Seo Ah suddenly spotted something.
“Look, Ha Joon! Let’s try that!”
Just as she was leading the way,
Vroom Vroom!
An unexpectedly fast motorcycle zoomed by.
Seo Ah was instantly pulled into Ha Joon’s embrace, the roaring sound whizzing past them.
Shocked to the point of speechlessness, Seo Ah calmed her racing heart and looked up at Ha Joon.
“Ha Joon, are you okay?”
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
