“Lovers always hold hands when they get in the car, or so they say.”

Ra Jin’s pupils dilated.

“It seems like the order has changed too much.”

Because they became close from the body, not from the heart.

Nevertheless, Jae Heon was confident that he would get along as well as any other lover.

“Now, shouldn’t we do the same?”

At his words, Ra Jin’s heart trembled intensely.

She had never thought that Jae Heon would approach the contract so enthusiastically.

Just looking at him up close had been satisfying enough.

Just like when he had held her without words yesterday.
“And just like the feast of noodles he made without using penalties.”

Like this right now…

Even his efforts to live like lovers.

Jae Heon’s actions that constantly made her heart flutter more than expected.

“If only this contract wasn’t time-limited.”

But if it weren’t time-limited, it wouldn’t have been a contract she could even start.

To quell her futile hopes, Ra Jin deliberately spoke with indifference.

“It’s a distracting behavior while driving.”

As soon as she said it, she regretted it.

Who would like such an unaffectionate response?

“I should have at least been kind in my tone.”
It was when self-blame began to creep in, wondering if that’s why she couldn’t receive love.

“That’s right.”

Jae Heon nodded in agreement with her opinion.

“Accidents happen when you let your guard down.”

His voice lowered.

“So instead of holding hands.”

Swoosh. His black pupils descended to her red lips.

“It seems like we even kiss at every traffic signal.”

As he stared intensely at her lips, Ra Jin was engulfed in a strange tension.

Her throat felt dry, and sweat formed on her palms.

It seemed like her heart would leap out of her mouth.

Jae Heon seemed like he might undo his seatbelt any moment and passionately kiss her.
It was at that moment when they gripped each other’s hands tightly.

“Well, they say such cases exist.”

He stepped back with a smirk. Simultaneously, the traffic light turned green.

The car started moving again.

“I’m putting in my effort, so I hope you consider renewing the contract positively.”

Only after Jae Heon averted his gaze from her did Ra Jin slowly release the held breath.

“I thought you were going to rush.”

Even though she knew there was no way he would do that while driving, her heart raced relentlessly.

She knew well that he was considering extending the contract not because he liked her, but because of the satisfaction from their sound sleep.
As soon as she thought she should be careful, Ra Jin adjusted her mindset.

No, it’s not the time to step back like this. This moment will never come back.

She immersed herself in the three months of time with him.

She gave her all in every moment they spent together.

Otherwise, she felt she would regret it deeply after leaving him.

When the car stopped at a red light once again.

“Mr. Jae Heon.”

He turned his head to look at Ra Jin.

“Yes?”

“Please tilt your face this way.”

Before he could ask why, Ra Jin grabbed his face with both hands and pulled it closer.

Smack.

A sweet friction sound briefly echoed and then disappeared.

It happened in the blink of an eye.
As Jae Heon remained motionless, seeking an explanation with his eyes, Ra Jin wore a somewhat puzzled expression as she spoke.

“It seemed like you were looking at it. So, as a response to yesterday.”

After she finished speaking, she immediately turned her head away and looked out of the car window. He, on the other hand, could only stare at her in a daze.

He needed to show some reaction.

Take some action.

Say something.

But despite it being a small, insignificant friction, Jae Heon felt as if he had been swallowed by a massive tidal wave and couldn’t do anything.
He slowly raised his finger to gently caress the lips that had just touched his.

For some reason, it felt like the warmth and fragrance of Ra Jin lingered on his fingertips.

However, it quickly dissipated, evaporating rapidly.

‘Not enough.’

As this thought crossed his mind, his lips moved.

“Isn’t it too modest to consider it a response to yesterday?”
The moment Ra Jin turned her head in response to his voice.
Jae Heon reached out, wrapping his arm around her neck and leaning his upper body.

Their lips met.

Deeper, longer, hotter than just a moment ago.

“…….”

After parting their lips, Jae Heon gently stole a kiss from the corner of her mouth.

“A person should have a conscience. How can you say you’ll repay me without even confirming if we really kissed?”

Ra Jin, her cheeks reddening, muttered something as she lowered her head.

“Hmm? I couldn’t hear you.”

“…We’re driving, you know. What if there’s an accident?”

She mumbled with her face turning red.

“I was planning to do it properly when we got off.”

Ahh, adrenaline is once again increasing my heart rate.
Ahh, adrenaline is once again increasing my heart rate.

I’ve heard that word before when I was introducing myself to new employees.

“Simkoongsa.”