Chapter 256: Unsatisfied Desire (3)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 256: Unsatisfied Desire (3)
When I finally came to my senses, the room was thick with sweltering heat and a peculiar scent.
At this point, I had no idea how long we’d been at it. The only thing I knew for certain was that I had messed up big time.
No matter how I looked at it, the scene before my eyes could only be described as a disaster. It was so bad that I honestly thought I might end up in prison if Ha-ni decided to sue me.
I opened the window to air out the room, and Ha-ni, who was collapsed on the bed in a rather compromising state, flinched.
Right, she must be cold.
I closed the window and turned on the heater instead.
…I should probably draw a hot bath first.
I mean, if I were to make an excuse, I did try to stop halfway through, but Ha-ni was the one who tempted me.
Of course, simply saying “Ha-ni told me not to stop” feels like a pretty weak defense given the current situation, but I still feel a bit wronged.
“…So… hyun…”
…She sounds like she’s at death’s door.
“Yeah, I’m sorry.”
I was truly sorry in many ways.
A soundproofing barrier isn’t omnipotent, so I had firmly resolved not to do this in the dormitory.
“It’s okay… just go buy me something to eat…”
“…Okay.”
* * *
I sat on a bench for a moment to have some solo reflection time.
No matter how much I thought about it, my current state was far from normal.
How did I know?
Because I felt a surge of arousal just watching Ha-ni drink an ion drink.
The way she gulped down the drink with that strangely dazed expression was so suggestive that I felt like I’d lose control again if I kept watching, so I made my escape.
…Can I even function in daily life like this?
Why on earth does someone drinking a beverage look so erotic?
Actually, I had expected this to some extent.
I was self-aware enough to know I had a craving for affection. I’d suspected that once I experienced human warmth, I might cling to it like an addict.
But I didn’t think it would be this extreme.
Since I’d never had any experience with romance or sexuality in any sense throughout my life, I figured that even if it felt good, I’d be able to endure it. I thought I could manage my desires appropriately.
I was dead wrong.
This wasn’t the kind of pleasure one could simply endure.
At the very least, it was something I was utterly incapable of resisting.
Of course, there was the primary physical pleasure, but the bigger problem was the voices I heard in the heat of the moment, the expressions she made when our eyes met, and more than anything, her attitude.
The way she tried her best to accommodate whatever I did made me feel like she was truly accepting me. The way she clung to me and held me even when she was exhausted made me feel validated.
My primal instincts devoured my reason, and I simply couldn’t stop.
The biggest problem, above all, was that the impulses were only getting stronger, showing no signs of fading.
For now, my internal brakes still kick in when my partner looks like she’s about to faint or cry, but honestly, I don’t know how much longer that will last.
It feels like I’ve taken a drug. It wasn’t a problem when I didn’t know what it was, but now that I’ve tasted it, it’s a drug I can’t possibly quit.
At this rate, “insincere dating” won’t be the issue—my partner might actually die.
Shouldn’t I be the one getting tired first?
I had only stopped thinking for a brief moment, but images of what I’d done with Ga-eul and Ha-ni flashed through my mind, and my body immediately responded.
To want to do it again after just a moment of spacing out…
Am I actually just a beast in heat…?
But honestly, they’re all so cute it’s hard to resist.
Wait, now that I think about it, this is a bit unfair.
Is this really my fault…? I tried to hold back at first, but they were the ones who tempted me. Today was the same. She was suddenly lying half-naked on the bed, telling me to get under the covers—how was I supposed to resist that?
Stop talking nonsense. “They tempted me” is the kind of excuse criminals use. Even if they started it, you should have had functioning brakes.
Inside my chaotic mind, an angel and a demon began a fierce debate.
First, let’s hear the angel’s opinion.
[‘What’s so bad about a harem? Granting their wishes is a virtue that the master of a harem must possess.’]
No, damn it, why are you here? Get out of my head, Hero Woo Jae-hee…!
Turning away, let’s hear the demon’s stance.
[‘I gave you a substantial amount of condoms; have you used them all already? I should prepare some more. So, how was the fit?’]
Oh boy, the demon is the Doctor this time? You’re right. I didn’t expect them to disappear so quickly, but that’s what happened! And the fit is actually a bit tight and uncomfortable.
[‘Well, you’re using protection, and it’s not like your partners hate it, so just think of it as a win-win. As for the size, don’t just think about it—actually come consult me.’]
[‘Be honest with your desires~ You’re just like me. A harem-born through and through.’]
This is no good.
I need to stop listening.
It seemed the imaginary Woo Jae-hee and Doctor were incapable of offering any real help.
What I needed right now, unfortunately, wasn’t these figments of my imagination, but someone who could actually listen to my concerns.
Yes, a mature adult with more experience than me, someone I could trust and rely on.
“Oh, So-hyun. What a coincidence. Why are you out here?”
And as if sensing my poor condition, a trustworthy adult did indeed approach me.
“You didn’t look well even early this morning. Are you really sick somewhere?”
As her golden, silken hair swayed toward me and a faint, sweet scent wafted over, my heart began to race again.
Cathy Noona.
You are indeed a trustworthy adult, but no matter how I look at it, you are the person furthest from the kind of advisor I need right now.
I forced my pounding heart to calm down and stepped back to create some distance, which caused the professor’s face to fall slightly.
“Oh!? Do I smell? Or was I standing too close?”
No, it’s not that.
“Sorry, I was just going to check your forehead for a fever. I didn’t realize you’d dislike it.”
Setting aside the morality of a professor and a cadet touching foreheads at the Academy, I definitely didn’t dislike it.
“It’s not that.”
“Hmm? Then what is it?”
I don’t want to say it. It’s so embarrassing. But if I don’t, she’ll be hurt by the misunderstanding.
“I’m… embarrassed.”
“…Huh?”
Yeah, she must be wondering what on earth I’m talking about.
But it’s the truth, so what can I do?
It’s not just her hand or her forehead; even just hearing her voice makes me feel like I’m going to explode.
“If you get too close, I feel like I’ll end up acting spoiled. It’s embarrassing.”
Honestly, even this distance is dangerous. I just want to dive into her arms.
Because of the way I was sitting, I had no choice but to look up at Cathy Noona standing before me. The expression on her face as she looked down at me… well, it wasn’t something that could be described with a single emotion.
After staring at me for a long time, Cathy Noona finally seemed to snap out of it. She flashed a bright smile and spoke.
“How should I lure him back to my place?”
“Pardon?”
“Ah, no. It’s nothing. Sorry, So-hyun, I misspoke. Yes, I see. Do you want to tell Noona what’s been bothering you?”
You… misspoke, right…?
“Well, you see…”
* * *
Cathy was flustered.
She was so flustered that she actually committed the manga-cliché blunder of letting her inner thoughts slip out instead of what she meant to say.
His slightly flushed face, the bashfulness she hadn’t seen much of lately, and the way he flinched at her slightest movement or proximity—it all triggered a strange protective instinct.
I feel like it wouldn’t even be a crime if I just kidnapped him and ate him up right now…
“I see. So that’s what happened?”
That thought only grew stronger the more she listened to his troubles.
Hmm, I can’t just drag a boy who’s worrying about this kind of thing to my house without a plan. How can I tempt him so he doesn’t feel burdened?
Honestly, the girls were the ones who had encouraged this, and things were already settled with Ga-eul. Seeing him still trying to apologize made it an agonizing struggle for her to resist the urge to kidnap him on the spot.
…Is this what it’s like to love someone?
“Are you listening to me…?”
“Ah, yes. Of course, So-hyun. Ultimately, you’re worried that you might be putting too much of a strain on our bodies, right?”
Why is he so cute? He could just say he wants to do it. Why is he agonizing over it and trying to hold back?
…Wait.
Now that she thought about it, it did seem a bit dangerous.
To be honest, the image of him moving so intensely with that cute face still felt a bit surreal.
Even if they were superhumans, overdoing it could potentially harm their health.
Hmm, maybe just accepting everything isn’t the best idea.
Maybe I should respond more like a mature adult.
“So-hyun, for now, I think—”
“Still, I feel a lot better after talking to you, Cathy Noona.”
“Huh?”
“To be honest, I was a bit scared to talk about this, and I didn’t think I had anyone to tell, but you listened to me properly.”
Uh, wait. So, is this… a green light?
“What are you saying, So-hyun? I’m directly involved in this too. And the more I listen, the more I can see how much you care about us.”
Hmm, fortunately, I’ve already tidied up my place and bought everything I need. Do I have any plans after this?
Probably not. And if I do, can’t I just cancel them?
“Normally, wouldn’t you be turned off by the fact that it’s ‘us’ and not just ‘me’?”
The moment Cathy saw Kang So-hyun’s faint smile, her mind began to race even faster.
He’s smiling? This boy is dangerous. How can he smile like that when he has no idea what the dangerous adult in front of him is thinking?
I think he needs some strict education so he doesn’t run into any trouble.
Unaware that her own thoughts were bordering on criminal, Cathy maintained the perfect facade of a benevolent adult—at least on the outside.
“Maybe. But if the love is greater than the desire for monopoly, then isn’t this kind of relationship possible?”
Would it be too obvious if I asked him to come over for dinner? What else is there?
“Noona, isn’t that something a professor shouldn’t say~?”
Look at this sly little thing. I should strip him down and check if he has a tail.
“What does it matter? It’s not like our country forbids polygamy. There’s a reason the law doesn’t ban it, right?”
“…Pardon?”
“Hmm?”
Caught up in the mood, she had stated what she felt was obvious, but So-hyun reacted as if he’d heard something utterly absurd.
“Setting aside ordinary families, it’s not uncommon among celebrities or high-ranking heroes, is it?”
“Ah, right. Yes. I guess I was just feeling a bit dizzy.”
It’s here.
She didn’t know exactly why, but this was her chance.
She wasn’t sure what had made him space out, but her refined superhuman intuition signaled that if she was going to seize the opportunity, it had to be now. Cathy didn’t hesitate and reached out.
As her hand brushed through his hair and her palm touched his forehead, his lukewarm skin rapidly heated up, and his face began to redden.
“That…”
She couldn’t give him a chance to speak.
Given what he’d been worrying about just moments ago, So-hyun might try to pull away again.
“Oh my, you said you were dizzy, and you really do seem to have a fever, So-hyun.”
“That’s…”
“Let me take a closer look.”
She had failed earlier, but this time she succeeded.
The moment their foreheads touched, she felt So-hyun’s body stiffen.
“So-hyun, it’s dangerous to move around alone when you’re dizzy. Why don’t we go rest for a bit?”
“Rest?”
“Yes, just for a moment. We’ll just rest until you feel better.”
Honestly, Cathy felt like So-hyun probably knew exactly what she was thinking, but she didn’t care.
In his current state, she didn’t think he could refuse even if he knew.
As she pulled him into her arms while he was faltering, she could see a strange mix of anticipation and a sense of betrayal in his trembling eyes.
…So-hyun, you shouldn’t do that.
If you look at me like that, a bad adult might just snatch you away.
“Let’s go together. I’ll nurse you back to health.”
After a brief moment of conflict between desire and will, he seemed to reach a conclusion.
“…Okay.”
With a small nod, he surrendered himself to her.
Ah, yes. First of all…
Thank you for the meal.