Every time Seo Yeon chewed, a cheerful sound like chewing star candies was heard.

Kwon Yool, who had been quietly watching her, recalled the next verse.

He subtly hinted at the next touch with an indirect physical contact.

Kwon Yool, lowering his gaze, gently caressed near Seo Yeon’s lips with a soft look.

“Watching Ms. Seo Yeon eat is enjoyable. Uh… Excuse me for a moment.”
Kwon Yool, knowing his destination, didn’t hesitate.

Slowly, he raised his hand, gently sweeping away the whipped cream smeared on Seo Yeon’s lower lip with his thumb.

Then, her moist and resilient lower lip slowly crumpled under his touch.

With Seo Yeon’s eyes widened as if about to overflow, Kwon Yool naturally brought his whipped creamstained finger to his mouth.

“It’s delicious. Especially the whipped cream.”

As Seo Yeon, who seemed to have a lot to say, pursed her lips, Kwon Yool calmly fed her another piece of cake.

‘Am I doing this right?’
Kwon Yool was uncertain about his actions. But somehow, he felt proud just watching Seo Yeon, who was taking the cake like a baby bird.

Suppressing his constantly rising smile, Kwon Yool recalled the next guideline.

Being overly assertive is low! There are endless ways to express your feelings without necessarily making skin contact.

Without making skin contact, expressing feelings…

His soft yet sharp gaze scanned Seo Yeon’s figure thoroughly.

Then, her long hair, shimmering every time she spoke, caught his eye.

“So, we’ll sell the stock prepared for this Saturday’s broadcast quickly, and the amount of damage caused by the design leak last time…”
As Seo Yeon was speaking enthusiastically, her eyes rolled to the side. Because of Kwon Yool’s movement.

Kwon Yool was carefully pushing her long hair shaking on her shoulder back.

Despite the small action, the conversation between the two was abruptly cut off as if cold water had been poured.

Kwon Yool thought, ‘Her hair is so soft.’, and Seo Yeon wondered, ‘Why is he doing this?’.

While they were both thinking differently, Kwon Yool neatly pushed all of Seo Yeon’s hair behind her shoulder.

Seo Yeon, like a person who lost her words for a moment, scrutinized Kwon Yool’s eyes, nose tip, and jawline in turn.

For a moment, Seo Yeon touched Kwon Yool’s forehead and asked.

“Mr. Yool, are you okay? Are you, not in pain?”
At Seo Yeon’s inquisitive words, all of Kwon Yool’s actions came to a halt.

Why is she asking if I’m hurt all of a sudden?

Is she annoyed because I’m clumsy? Or did I do something wrong…

With no real experience, even Seo Yeon’s insignificant reaction made his heart sink.

“…Do you, by any chance, feel uncomfortable?”

“Ah, no. It just seemed a bit different from usual.”
It didn’t seem bad, Kwon Yool was relieved. But he wanted to ask.

“What’s the same as usual… What is it?”
Kwon Yool looked down and gently stared at Seo Yeon’s neck.

“Just being with Seo Yeon. I don’t even realize it.”
When Kwon Yool’s large, warm hand touched Seo Yeon’s cheek, her neck turned red.

Then he felt Seo Yeon’s pulse, which was beating fast.

If they felt the same way… He thought he could get a little closer.

But he didn’t rush.

He simply filled his thirst for her, taking in Seo Yeon with his eyes.

Then, the soft and moist look in his eyes became more serious, and the atmosphere changed.

As if they were betting on who would break this delicate atmosphere first, the two fell silent for a moment.

Then, only their eyes seemed to thirst for each other.

If you meet each other’s eyes and don’t avoid them even after 10 seconds, then it’s okay to muster courage.

‘Ha. This is crazy.’
Right now, Kwon Yool’s head was tangled up like a broken computer.

As bold commands came up, Kwon Yool slowly blinked his eyes.

A busy pulse, shaky breath, eyes filled with heat.

The two were engulfed in the same emotion like twins.

‘Now, can I muster the courage?’
Still wanting to ask if it was okay, Kwon Yool opened his mouth with difficulty.

“Seo Yeon. Like last time…”
Just as Kwon Yool was about to say the next words.

Ding Dong―.

Like people who were caught doing a huge mistake, a look of surprise swept over their faces.

Could it be, parents?

Kwon Yool’s shoulders tensed instantly.

Unable to do anything, Kwon Yool got up from his seat.

“What should we do?”
As they were wondering where to hide or escape, Seo Yeon calmly spoke.

“There’s no one to come at this time. Just a moment.”
9 PM.

Seo Yeon, who identified who rang the bell, was startled.

It was Ho Jin.

Ho Jin with an exhausted face stared at the camera. Then he fumbled in his bag.

Seeing him look for his phone, Seo Yeon’s actions became indescribably urgent.

“Yool. Come here. Quick, quick”
Seo Yeon grabbed Kwon Yool’s arm and pulled him into her bedroom.

“Ho Jin is here. He knows our house password.”
Whether it was fortunate that it wasn’t their parents, or a bigger problem, the flustered Kwon Yool just nodded his head.

“Of course, I could introduce Yool to Ho Jin. But whether it’s good for Ho Jin to know we’re home at this time, I’m not sure…”
Seo Yeon was about to continue when her phone rang loudly.

“I’ll explain everything after I get rid of him quickly. Just stay here for now. I’m sorry, Yool.”
Kwon Yool gestured for her to go ahead.

“Just bear with the darkness for a while. Understood?”
“My shoes!”
“Oh, right. The shoes. Got it.”
As soon as Seo Yeon left, Kwon Yool’s body stiffened like ice.

Only moments before, his whole body had been buzzing with a thrilling tension, but now he was void of any thought due to the horrific tension.

Suddenly trapped in the dark, Kwon Yool focused all his nerves, attentively listening to the sounds outside.

((()))((()))((()))

Seo Yeon snatched her phone left on the dining table with one hand. After pressing the call button, she hastily tossed Kwon Yool’s plate and fork into the sink.

“Hello, Ho Jin.”
[I’ve been ringing the doorbell, but no answer. Open up. I’m in front of your house.] “Uhhuh. Got it.”
Seo Yeon sprang into action, darting across the room. While clearing away Kwon Yool’s shoes at the entrance, she opened the front door with her hand.

Everything was done seamlessly without a single hitch.

Being close enough to drop by each other’s houses unannounced, Ho Jin entered without hesitation.

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