Two Sex Friends Becoming Colleagues
The front door opened, and Auntie greeted me in her usual soft, gentle voice.
“Here to see Iseor?”
She had clearly just stepped out of the shower—her only covering was a single towel wrapped around her naked body. I immediately dropped my gaze to the floor.
“What should I do? Iseor isn’t home yet. Should I call her?”
“N-no, it’s fine! I actually came because I have something to tell you, Auntie.”
“Oh? It’s cold out—come in, come in.”
I followed her into the living room and sat down beside her on the large sofa.
“So what’s on your mind?”
“Ah, well…”
“Why do you look so tense? Did something bad happen?”
Her kind concern was touching, but the current situation was the most awkward thing imaginable. I had come to my childhood friend’s house only to find her mother sitting right next to me wearing nothing but a towel.
I had no idea where to look.
If Auntie had been plain-looking, the embarrassment might have been manageable. But she was Iseor’s mother, and her beauty easily rivaled her daughter’s. Even though I knew it was rude, my eyes kept drifting toward her. It was torture.
“Is it that hard to say? It’s okay, Jihoon. Tell me. Auntie will help however she can.”
She leaned closer in worry, and the sweet scent of her body wash tickled my nose. The deep cleavage the towel failed to hide and her pale, smooth thighs kept stealing my attention.
Doesn’t she feel embarrassed walking around like this?
Of course, with a body like hers, she had every right to show it off. She looked far too young and stunning to have a college-aged daughter. I knew she’d given birth to Iseor at a very early age, but that didn’t make her current outfit any more appropriate for the situation.
“Um… aren’t you going to put some clothes on?”
“Hm? Are you worried I might feel shy? It’s fine. Remember what I told you before? I see you as a son, Jihoon. I’m not bothered at all, so just relax.”
I was grateful she treated me so warmly, like family. Unfortunately, I could never see her as a mother figure. We hadn’t spent enough time together for that, and honestly, with her looks, she felt more like an older sister than an aunt.
“After I shower, I usually stay naked until my skin dries completely. I only threw this on because I heard you were at the door.”
“Ah… I see.”
“So? What’s going on? Tell me.”
Since she said it was her normal habit, I couldn’t exactly demand she get dressed. I did my best to keep my eyes away from her body and finally got to the point.
“I wanted to give you a gift, Auntie.”
“A gift? Where did this come from all of a sudden?”
“You’ve let me use the house for free and taken such good care of me. I wanted to thank you properly.”
“Oh my, no no, that’s not necessary. I didn’t do any of it expecting something in return. Really, you don’t have to do anything at all.”
She waved her hands in refusal, and the motion made her full breasts jiggle softly. I worried the towel might slip, but it caught on the generous curve of her chest and stayed in place.
“I already ordered it, so please accept it. I’m always the one receiving help. This will make me feel better.”
“It really isn’t necessary… but alright, Jihoon. Thank you. I’ll accept it gratefully.”
“So here’s what I got you.”
I opened the browser on my phone and showed her the screen.
“It’s a clothing styler.”
“A styler? But those are expensive… Oh my, you really bought this?”
“Yes. Iseor noona told me you wanted one. They’ll come install it in a day or two.”
“Did you get a part-time job? How does a student afford something like this…?”
Auntie stared at the phone screen, at a loss for words. I spoke again, my voice more serious this time.
“I genuinely wanted to give it to you, so please don’t feel burdened.”
“I… thank you so much, Jihoon.”
It wasn’t exactly money I’d earned through blood and sweat, but the thought that I’d done something for her filled me with quiet pride. I’d have to keep repaying her kindness from now on.
“If there’s ever anything I can help with, just call me. Heavy lifting around the house, anything like that.”
“Jihoon…”
“Huh?!”
My face must have looked exactly like it did when I first saw her in that towel—because without any warning, she pulled me into a tight hug.
“I’m so proud of the man you’ve become. Thank you.”
Her skin was still slightly damp and silky from the shower, pressing warmly against me. The heat from the hot water transferred straight through the thin towel, along with the soft pressure of her breasts. No matter how hard I tried to fight it, my body reacted with unmistakable arousal.
“Your mother must be watching from heaven with a big smile on her face…”
“Ah… thank you.”
The mood was anything but sensual, yet my clueless cock continued to swell. When Auntie finally pulled away, I had to twist my torso and scoot back to hide the growing bulge between my legs.
“What’s wrong? …Oh my.”
She realized the situation a second later and covered her mouth in surprise.
“Ah, that’s…”
“It’s okay! Men can’t control that part with willpower, right? It’s an involuntary muscle. I must not have been thoughtful enough. I’m sorry.”
Even now, she was more worried about my embarrassment than her own. Still, the awkward atmosphere didn’t vanish.
Since my business was finished, I quickly said my goodbyes and headed for the door.
“I’ll be going now! Take care!”
“Y-yes. Get home safely.”
I practically fled the house.
What the hell am I doing? She treats me like a son and this is how I react? …Still, with a face and body like that pressed up against me, how was I supposed to hold back?
Guilt and reluctant justification tangled in my head. Even if Auntie had pretended nothing was wrong, I was sure she must have felt incredibly uncomfortable.
I’ll have to be more careful next time. Although… it almost looked like she was staring at my crotch. Was that just my imagination?
The more I thought about it, the more embarrassed I became, so I forced myself to stop. I promised myself once again to be cautious and hurried back home.
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“Wow! This is the place? The vibe is amazing!”
Park Yuna looked around the bar with sparkling eyes as she followed Kang Iseor inside.
“Pretty nice, right? Every seat is a private room, so you don’t have to worry about strangers. Perfect for drinking comfortably.”
“Really? Ooh, look at all the menu options!”
“The food is delicious too, so order whatever you want. Get every drink you’ve been curious about.”
“Yes! I… I’m really, really grateful. Coming to a place like this with a friend was my biggest wish. And to be here with Iseor unnie of all people… I still can’t believe it.”
Yuna’s expression turned shy, then she suddenly added with a start.
“Ah! We only met today, so calling you a friend might be too much, right? Anyway, thank you so much for bringing me.”
“We’re basically work colleagues, and we’ll probably get even closer from now on. You don’t have to be so formal. Should we order first?”
“Yep!”
Once their drinks and snacks arrived, the two women talked more comfortably than they had at the start. Yuna was over the moon to be sharing the exact situation she had always dreamed of with someone she admired. Her happiness rubbed off on Iseor, who found herself enjoying the evening just as much.
In the warm, friendly atmosphere, both of them gradually reached a pleasant buzz.
“So this is what tipsy feels like. Everything looks a little slower and my body feels heavy, but it’s nice. Hehe.”
“You handle alcohol better than I expected, Yuna.”
“Really? Do I have a talent for it?”
“Was it true that this is your first time drinking?”
“Yes… I never had any friends before. I was bullied a little in high school, and after that I just… found it hard to approach people.”
The alcohol loosened Yuna’s tongue, and she opened up about her past. Iseor’s eyes filled with sympathy as she listened.
Why would anyone bully someone this sweet…?
In women’s social circles, friendships often split over the smallest things. The problem was that even trivial reasons could leave deep emotional scars. Realizing the person sitting across from her had suffered through that, Iseor felt glad she had suggested they meet.
“You must have felt really lonely all that time.”
“Yeah… but I’m okay now! There’s someone who treats me incredibly well these days!”
“Really? That’s wonderful.”
“Right? He’s an oppa who lives in the same building. He’s super kind and really handsome!”
Yuna’s face lit up like a flower in bloom, and Iseor’s expression brightened along with hers.
“Your voice gets so excited the moment you mention him. Do you like this oppa?”
“Yes! But he says he already has a girl he likes… so he can’t date me.”
“Ah…”
Yuna’s bouncing shoulders drooped instantly. Iseor let out a small sigh and stayed quiet for a moment. It wasn’t just to match her mood, though. She had realized the other woman was struggling with the exact same romantic problem she was.
“Times like that are really tough, aren’t they…”
“Do you have someone you like too, unnie?”
“I do. But it turns out another woman is after him as well.”
Yuna leaned forward, eyes wide. “Really?! Then shouldn’t you make a move quickly?”
“I know that logically, but I can’t find the courage… I feel so pathetic, but my heart won’t listen.”
“Oh no…”
The look on Yuna’s face grew even more serious than when she had been talking about herself. Moisture even gathered at the corners of her eyes.
“Yuna…?”
While Iseor was still flustered by the unexpected reaction, Yuna suddenly stood up and grabbed her hand.
“Iseor unnie!”
“Y-yes?!”
“I never dreamed you’d turn out to be my colleague!”
“Colleague?”
“Yes! A colleague who shares the same worries!”
“Ah…”
“We have to succeed! Let’s each win the person we like! Until then, let’s support each other as colleagues!”
“Ah… yes. Let’s do that.”
Caught up in Yuna’s energy, Iseor found herself hooking pinkies and making a pinky promise before she knew it.
Maybe it was because she had met someone carrying the same heavy burden. Or maybe it was the sincerity she felt in Yuna’s encouragement. Either way, the weight she had been carrying alone suddenly felt lighter. For the first time in a while, Iseor’s heart felt at ease.
“How about a drink to cheer each other on? For both of us.”
“Yes, unnie!”
The two women, energy restored, clinked their glasses together. Their laughter rang out warmly and continued right until the very end of the night.