Picking Up Unrequited Love Chapter 104

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Chapter 104: Living Together (6)

I wanted to buy Eun-ha a ring as a birthday present, but I decided on a necklace instead, thinking we might get matching rings later.

However, picking out a necklace was no easy task—there were countless designs, and I wasn’t sure if I could choose one that suited Eun-ha’s taste.

I had never bought jewelry for a woman before, and I had never seen Eun-ha wearing a necklace, which made the decision even harder.

After wandering around for a while, I narrowed it down to three options.

“From what I see, these three seem the prettiest and most versatile. Which one is the best seller among them?”

“For daily wear, the first one is the best choice. The design is simple, and the cubic zirconia isn’t too large, so it’s quite popular. I often recommend this to those who find flashy designs overwhelming.”

“Can I pay for it now and pick it up over the weekend?”

“Of course. I’ll have it ready for you.”

“Great. See you then.”

After completing the payment, I left the jewelry shop.

I thought it would take at least four hours, but it only took two.

I shouldn’t have said I’d be back right before dinner.

I need to kill about two more hours before heading back...

But Eun-ha is sharp.

Won’t she guess I went out to buy her a birthday present?

I miss her... Should I just go back early?

I wonder what she’s doing right now.

She might need some alone time, so should I wait a bit longer before going back?

But what if she’s been eagerly waiting for me the whole time?

Alright. I’ll just say I finished early and head back.

I’ll pick up something for dinner on the way.

“Guess I’ll stop by the market.”

Visiting the large supermarket alone felt strangely empty since I was used to coming here with Eun-ha.

It might be obvious, but Eun-ha and I really haven’t been apart for a single moment.

Feeling a bit lonely, I realized how indispensable she had become in my daily life.

“This is something Eun-ha likes.”

I started filling the shopping cart with food for dinner.

She enjoyed the salmon dish I made last time, so maybe I’ll make it again.

Making sushi together could be fun too…

I’ll save that for last.

“Is this too much?”

I missed Eun-ha so much that I ended up filling the cart with all her favorite foods.

It seemed like too much, so I put some items back.

After putting the prepared salmon in the cart, I headed to the checkout.

Carrying the shopping bag home made me feel very happy.

Having someone waiting for you at home is truly a joyful thing.

I wondered what kind of expression she would greet me with.

As I started pressing the door lock code, I heard footsteps from inside.

I entered the house after punching in the code, and there was Eun-ha, smiling brightly.

“You’re back early! I missed you!”

She threw herself into my arms.

I was overjoyed, but I couldn’t help but worry about how she would cope when I wasn’t around.

“What were you doing?”

“Hmm? Thinking about you, as always~”

“You can’t just think about me all the time~”

“My head is filled with thoughts of you, what can I do?”

At Eun-ha’s words, I gently patted her head.

“Feels good...!”

Like a cute kitten, she leaned in for more.

“What’s in your hand?”

“Oh- I bought some salmon to cook for you.”

“Wow- really? That sounds delicious. Give it to me, I’ll put it in the fridge.”

“Thanks~ I’ll just go wash my hands.”

“Sure. Hurry back~”

When I came out of the bathroom after washing my hands, Eun-ha was organizing the groceries.

I helped her stack everything neatly in the refrigerator.

After we finished, we just exchanged satisfied glances.

Eun-ha looked so adorable that I wanted to give her a quick kiss.

She slowly closed her eyes and leaned in, but then her eyes suddenly flew open.

“No-!”

“Ouch-!”

Eun-ha’s sudden movement made me bump my nose into her head.

“Ow, that hurts.”

“Oh no-! I’m sorry! Suddenly...?! Ahhh!!”

“It’s okay, it’s not that ba-”

Something trickled from my nose.

I looked down at what had dropped to the floor.

“Whoa. A nosebleed.”

***

I sat on the couch with tissues stuffed up my nose.

Eun-ha, who always insisted on sitting next to me, now sat on the floor looking distraught.

It wasn’t intentional, just an accident, but she seemed deeply upset about hurting me.

“I’ll atone with my life...! Thank you for everything...”

“That’s too much... It’s fine. The bleeding will stop soon.”

“But it hurts, doesn’t it?! I’m so sorry...!”

Honestly, the pain was already gone.

What really bothered me was that Eun-ha had rejected my kiss for the first time.

Of course, it’s not like she always has to accept my kisses, but... maybe... I’m bad at kissing?

Have all our kisses been enjoyable only for me?

Have I been completely insensitive to my girlfriend’s feelings?

“Eun-ha... Can I ask you something? Please answer honestly.”

“Of course-! Ask me anything!”

“Do you... think I’m bad at kissing? Do you enjoy our kisses?”

“Huh? Why... why would you think that?! Was my reaction weak or something?!”

“No... it’s just that you rejected the kiss earlier. Never mind, forget I asked. It was silly.”

In hindsight, it was an unfair question. I felt guilty for putting her on the spot.

“Let’s just cook the salmon di- whoa!”

As I tried to get up from the sofa, Eun-ha pushed me back down. She then sat on my lap, grabbed my face, and spoke confidently.

“Kissing you is amazing! No, it’s beyond amazing! It’s like... my brain gets soaked in sweetness...?! I can’t describe it perfectly, but it’s incredibly sensual, it feels so good that my body relaxes, my heart races, and I want to touch you more and have you kiss me everywhere...! And... when we kiss, I don’t want to stop! I get so sexually excited that I... get wet... It’s so embarrassing and awkward, but I end up undressing you without realizing it! When you slowly put your hand inside my clothes and reach my chest, every cell in my body screams with pleasure!”

Eun-ha went on with a detailed explanation.

Even so, her explanation didn’t quite resolve my confusion.

“Then why did you reject the kiss earlier…?”

“Well, that’s…!”

“Please tell me. If you don’t, misunderstandings will pile up…”

I was really worried about what Eun-ha might say.

Could there be something I hadn’t noticed?

After hesitating for a moment, Eun-ha slowly started to speak.

“Because I don’t want you to lose any more weight!”

“Huh?”

Her unexpected response left me puzzled.

“You see…we’ve been doing it a lot recently…? I enjoy those moments so much and want to do it anytime, but when we met Harim and Jang Yujin, they both said you seemed to have lost weight…! After thinking about it, I realized it might be because of our... activities... So, I thought we should cut down a bit…”

“Can’t we just stop at kissing?”

Eun-ha shook her head vigorously at my suggestion.

“No, we can’t!”

“Why not?”

“Well… once we start kissing, I naturally want to go further with you… I’m sure I won’t be able to resist.”

Finally, her explanation made sense.

I was relieved… it wasn’t that she didn’t like being intimate with me.

“So that’s what it was… Thank goodness.”

“I love all kinds of intimacy with you… holding hands, kissing on the cheek, passionate kisses… and sex, too.”

“Well, it’s true that I’ve lost some weight recently, but there’s no need to reduce our intimacy—”

“No way! Continuous weight loss could harm your health, so let’s refrain for now! I’ll do my best to resist! Until you’re back to your normal weight, I’ll be strong!”

I didn’t want to resist… but since she was thinking of my well-being, I agreed.

“Alright. I’ll make sure to get back to my normal weight as soon as possible.”

“Yup, yup! And that means no kissing for a while.”

“Okay. Holding hands and hugging are still fine?”

“Yes… I can’t go without those.”

“Then let’s conclude that and start cooking the salmon? Do you want sushi?”

“Great~ Let’s make it together.”

“I’ll handle the cleanup.”

“Then I’ll set everything up.”

Finally, Eun-ha detached herself from me and headed to the kitchen.

“Han-gyeol~ Let’s not make all of it into sushi. Let’s grill some of the salmon too.”

“Sure. I brought tartar sauce, so we can use that as well.”