Chapter 105: Living Together (7)

 

It’s been three days of abstinence...

 

But maybe I shouldn’t have tried to restrain myself.

 

As time passed, it became incredibly hard to endure.

 

They say resolutions only last three days... and that’s exactly where I am now.

 

I can’t take it anymore...

 

“Eun-ha? Why are you staring at me while eating?”

 

“...It’s nothing. How’s your weight? Has it come back?”

 

“It hasn’t yet. Why~? Why do you ask?”

 

Han-gyeol smiled brightly, seeming to enjoy the situation.

 

But I couldn’t go back on what I had said...

 

“It’s nothing.”

 

Feeling defeated, I bowed my head and picked at my food.

 

At this rate, I’m the one who’s going to lose weight... not that it’s a bad outcome.

 

“I’ll clean up. You sit on the sofa, Eun-ha.”

 

“Okay...”

 

“Why does your voice sound so weak? Are you sick?”

 

“I’m hungry...”

 

I’m hungry for Han-gyeol.

 

“Huh?”

 

“It’s nothing.”

 

Han-gyeol smiled and started cleaning up.

 

I sat and looked out at the window, soaking in the sunlight.

 

“Eun-ha, what are you doing staring out the window?”

 

“Photosynthesizing...”

 

The sunlight is warm.

 

If I were a plant, would I not feel these desires?

 

But rather than warmth, I crave heat...

 

“From behind, you look like a prisoner basking in the sun in solitary confinement.”

 

“A prisoner, indeed...”

 

“What’s your crime?”

 

My crime is probably... ‘suppressing the desire for human procreation.’

 

Sexual relations between a man and a woman are a noble act for human reproduction.

 

It felt like I was being punished for going against that natural order.

 

No human can escape nature’s law, and I was foolishly arrogant to think I could.

 

“Arrogant, huh...?”

 

“Really? Then keep photosynthesizing and reflect on it~”

 

Suddenly, Han-gyeol’s teasing made me turn my back on him.

 

He clattered around in the kitchen, doing the dishes.

 

Of all people, he should understand why I’m acting this way, yet he seemed so carefree.

 

Could it be that Han-gyeol doesn’t have much sexual desire? Maybe he believes in platonic love?

 

No way... that can’t be true. As his girlfriend, I’m certain of it.

 

He must be enjoying watching me hold back.

 

But Han-gyeol must be restraining himself too...!

 

Wait a minute. Han-gyeol can make the first move, right?

 

Alright then.

 

Today, I decided to seduce Han-gyeol.

 

Since holding hands and hugging were allowed, I hugged him from behind.

 

“Han-gyeol~”

 

“Yeah? Why?”

 

“I just felt like hugging you.”

 

“Finish the dishes, and I’ll hug you too~”

 

As I hugged him, wouldn’t Han-gyeol’s desire start to rise too?

 

Hmm! That seemed like a good idea, so I waited until he finished the dishes.

 

My heart began to race as Han-gyeol took off his rubber gloves.

 

He turned around slowly, embraced me, and stroked my hair.

 

Just a bit more! One more step!

 

I looked at Han-gyeol with eyes full of anticipation.

 

I wanted him to read my mind and lead me to the bedroom.

 

“Eun-ha, you look tired lately.”

 

“Yeah! I’m really tired!”

 

So hurry to the bed-!

 

“Want a hug?”

 

“Yes! I’ll do whatever you want, Han-gyeol!”

 

“Alright~”

 

Han-gyeol picked me up and swung me over his shoulder.

 

My heart started pounding wildly.

 

As expected, my boyfriend is so strong!

 

I felt incredibly happy.

 

“Kyaa-”

 

Thrown onto the bed, I looked up at Han-gyeol.

 

But he gently covered me with a blanket and said,

 

“If you’re tired, you should rest. Take a nap if you need to.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“You didn’t eat well either. I’ll watch TV in the living room so you can rest.”

 

“Huh?”

 

Han-gyeol said that and carefully distanced himself from me.

 

Even though he knew exactly what I wanted, he pretended not to notice.

 

“Eun-ha, why that face~? Do you have something to say?”

 

So, he’s not giving in, huh...?

 

Fine. I’ll endure to the end too.

 

Let’s see who can hold out longer.

 

I bit my lower lip lightly and said,

 

“You don’t need to be that considerate~ haha.”

 

“How can I not be? You’re my beloved girlfriend.”

 

“Really~? It’s always nice to hear that~?”

 

“I’m glad it makes you happy.”

 

He really enjoys teasing me.

 

But this time, I won’t back down.

 

Just wait and see.

 

***

 

It’s not exactly a cold war, but it feels like a battle of wills with Han-gyeol.

 

I couldn’t keep falling into his pace, so I gave up on direct methods.

 

I planned to use every trick to make him want it.

 

As night fell, I started getting ready for bed.

 

I always take longer in the shower than Han-gyeol, so he goes first.

 

After he entered the bathroom, I rummaged through the dresser and took out new pajamas.

 

“It’s a bit of a stretch to call this pajamas...”

 

I hid a spaghetti strap top and short dolphin shorts under my towel.

 

Really... even though Han-gyeol wants it too, he’s playing hard to get.

 

Even if he begs for it, today I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely won’t give in.

 

“Wait, no? That would be a loss for me too?”

 

As I pondered what to do next, the bathroom door suddenly opened with a clunk.

 

“Eun-ha, I’m done washing up.”

 

Han-gyeol emerged with a towel around his neck.

 

Ha... It’s a sight I see every day, but Han-gyeol with wet hair is incredibly sexy.

 

He lifted his hair to apply lotion, and it suited him perfectly.

 

With his bangs down, Han-gyeol has a warm, inviting look.

 

With his bangs up, he exudes a certain decadence.

 

Even though it’s a sight I see every day, my heart never stops racing.

 

“Eun-ha? Aren’t you going to shower?”

 

“Oh! Yes, I need to shower.”

 

Get a grip.

 

Now is not the time to be captivated by Han-gyeol.

 

My goal tonight is to capture him through a strategic approach.

 

After a warm shower, I emerged wearing only the spaghetti strap top and dolphin shorts.

 

I applied lotion and then slowly climbed into the bed where Han-gyeol was lying.

 

“Eun-ha, you finished washing up pretty qui-!”

 

As soon as he saw me, Han-gyeol’s eyes widened.

 

I lay down beside him, noting how his gaze wasn’t on my face.

 

“Eun-ha...? Aren’t you cold?”

 

“It’s warm because I always sleep hugging you. Why~?”

 

“N-nothing.”

 

“Yawn~ I’m sleepy.”

 

As usual, I snuggled into Han-gyeol’s arms.

 

I placed my hand on his chest and pressed my body against his.

 

Normally, Han-gyeol would hug me back, but tonight he hesitated.

 

His reaction amused me, so I acted even more playful than usual.

 

“Han-gyeol, hug me~”

 

“Uh?!”

 

“We always sleep hugging each other, so hug me tonight too. Why? Can’t you?”

 

Han-gyeol’s heart started racing wildly.

 

I could feel his heartbeat through my hand, and it made me incredibly happy.

 

He enjoys teasing his loving girlfriend so much!

 

Feeling mischievous, I stared intently at him.

 

“Hug me~ quickly~”

 

Flustered by my cuteness and whining, Han-gyeol didn’t know what to do.

 

Eventually, I hugged him even tighter.

 

Startled, Han-gyeol finally met my gaze.

 

His face was flushed, and his Adam’s apple bobbed prominently.

 

“Eun-ha, you...!”

 

“Yes? Why?”

 

I responded with a bright smile.

 

“I... I can’t feel any underwear.”

 

“Wearing it while sleeping is uncomfortable~”

 

“So, right now...?!”

 

“Yes, that’s right. I’m not wearing any.”

 

Han-gyeol’s body turned rigid like a stone.

 

“Oh, right! I just remembered I have something to do on my laptop. I’ll do it in the living room and sleep there!”

 

“What?! Is it urgent?”

 

I can tell he’s lying.

 

“Yeah. It’s really urgent and difficult, so I’ll be up late. You go ahead and sleep first, Eun-ha.”

 

“No way. I’ll lie here quietly with my eyes closed, so stay until I fall asleep. Okay? Don’t leave until I’m asleep.”

 

“But it’s really urgent-!!”

 

I carefully placed my leg over Han-gyeol’s.

 

“Okay. Then hurry and help me sleep. I fall asleep quickly, so just stay like this for a bit. Please? Please? Can’t you? Really can’t?”

 

As I looked into Han-gyeol’s eyes, he swallowed hard once more.

 

“Han-gyeol.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“I love you.”

 

“I love you so much too, Eun-ha.”

 

“Hehe. So, hurry and help me sleep~”

 

At this point, I expected him to lose control and kiss me passionately, but Han-gyeol was holding onto his sanity with great effort.

 

Honestly, I wanted to share a deep kiss with him right now, but tonight I decided to watch him struggle with his desires.

 

I love every bit of Han-gyeol—his embarrassment, his confusion, and his struggle to contain his desires.

 

He is truly so lovable.

 

I feel like I’m going to have a very pleasant dream tonight.

 

I hope Han-gyeol dreams of me too.

 

“Goodnight, Han-gyeol.”

 

“Y-yeah... Goodnight, Eun-ha.”

 

“I love you~”

 

I smiled contentedly and closed my eyes.

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