Blessed Pheromone Bath (2)
Jeong Ha-yeon ultimately decided to use the bathtub. But first, she said she'd grab some clothes to change into and headed home. When she returned to Seo Joo-hwan's place, she looked around anew and remarked,
"It's only been a week, but it feels like forever."
This was her first time coming over since they'd watched that movie together last time.
Before filling the tub, Seo Joo-hwan quickly set the table for a simple dinner. He ladled out some spicy kimchi jjigae loaded with pork and a few side dishes.
"Joo-hwan, you were great with those seafood pancakes last time too. You really know your way around the kitchen—better than me, even?"
Jeong Ha-yeon scooped up a spoonful of the stew's broth and marveled at the taste. Seo Joo-hwan grinned. This was the power of a solo diner who'd been fending for himself for ten years. He watched her eat with a satisfied smile.
As she dug in happily, she suddenly noticed his gaze and flushed with embarrassment.
"Next time, I'll cook for you."
"Oh? For real?"
"Don't get your hopes up too much. Any foods you can't eat?"
"Nothing I avoid, really."
"What do you wanna eat, then?"
"Hmm. Anything's fine, so just pack a lunchbox. We can eat together at school."
Eating a homemade lunchbox from his girlfriend at college? Just imagining it made him happy. This was romance, this was youth! Even back in his early twenties after regressing, Seo Joo-hwan still had that old-man sensibility.
Jeong Ha-yeon looked troubled.
"At school, though...?"
"What's wrong with that? Everyone knows we're dating anyway."
"Some people don't."
"Nah, there aren't any. We're already the official first CC couple in the department—word's spread."
"...That's exactly why we should be careful."
Jeong Ha-yeon grumbled as she ducked her head and kept eating. Seo Joo-hwan suddenly asked,
"But why hide it? Got a reason?"
"...They tease me. Like today."
She'd gotten teased a lot, sure. But he'd shut it down quick.
"That glare of yours crushed them. So cool—one word and they clammed up."
"No, I just told them to knock it off. I didn't even curse."
Jeong Ha-yeon protested in utter grievance. It was so cute he teased her throughout dinner, until she finally pinched his side.
Has she put on a little weight lately?
She hadn't been this filled out at the start of the semester. Probably because she'd slacked on her diet and workouts recently.
After dinner, he jumped straight into the dishes. He was the type to clean up right away. With Jeong Ha-yeon helping, it was done in no time.
Once the kitchen was sorted, he set up her laptop on the desk. He dragged over an extra chair so they could sit side by side and tackle the assignment. By then, the tub had filled up.
"Wanna wash now? Water's ready. Here's the bath salts."
"Can I go first?"
"Sure."
"What about the water? Don't dump it?"
"The water? Oh... yeah, don't dump it."
Now that he thought about it, there was one tub and two people. Refilling after each would be a hassle.
Jeong Ha-yeon grabbed the clothes she'd brought from home and slipped into the bathroom. Seo Joo-hwan watched her go, rubbing the corner of his eye. Sharing bathwater, huh. It felt kinda embarrassing. Sure, public baths or family ones were no big deal, but still.
He shook his head to clear the stray thoughts. That wasn't what mattered right now.
Wonder how strong the bath salts' effect is.
The pheromone bath salts didn't just soften skin. Its fourth effect slightly boosted sexual attractiveness, and the fifth mildly increased libido. He was curious just how "slight" that was.
*
Jeong Ha-yeon dissolved the bath salts Seo Joo-hwan had given her into the water.
"Weird color."
Bath salts usually foamed up and turned the water murky with intense color. But this made it feel even clearer. It tinted pale pink, yet he could see straight through to the bottom.
"Smells nice too. What fragrance is it?"
A subtle scent wafted into her nose. Breathing deep cleared her mind and relaxed her body.
Splash.
She dipped a toe in and swirled it around. Perfect temperature. Jeong Ha-yeon sank deep into the tub.
"Ahh... this is nice. Been forever."
Since renting near school, she rarely soaked like this. Saunas were okay sometimes, but nothing beat a home tub.
Her body loosened in the pleasantly hot water, warmed by the long-overdue bath and the salts' aroma.
Savoring the tub after so long, Jeong Ha-yeon gazed at the ceiling with a conflicted frown.
"...He called me here for that, right."
Muttering to herself didn't ease the worry. Her brow furrowed slightly.
"Ugh. Not yet."
She knew what Seo Joo-hwan was thinking out there. The assignment was an excuse—he was probably set on getting it on tonight. But she'd caught on too late. She'd come eagerly just for the tub.
Imagining him waiting expectantly outside tensed her up. Jeong Ha-yeon closed her eyes, lost in thought. Was it the heat? A flush crept over her face.
Seo Joo-hwan had hinted at it a few times before. She'd dodged each time, changing the subject.
It's not like I hate it...
How could she, when she liked her boyfriend and wanted to get closer? Otherwise, she wouldn't have confessed first. But it still felt burdensome.
They say you can't give in right away.
She vaguely recalled hearing that. Even in a relationship, don't jump into bed too soon. Reasons varied, but the one that stuck was "give in easy, he loses interest easy."
Sure, Seo Joo-hwan didn't seem the type, but he was a guy—possibility lingered.
And honestly, the real reason she'd avoided it was something else. Jeong Ha-yeon cracked her eyes and glanced down at her submerged lower half through the rippling water.
"This is nuts..."
She'd never obsessed over it before, but now even thinking about it embarrassed her to no end. Who knew how that playful Seo Joo-hwan would react.
"How am I supposed to show him this..."
Her body sank deeper under the surface. Blub blub. Bubbles popped, mirroring her mood.
*
"This is bad."
Finishing her bath and about to change, Jeong Ha-yeon hit a snag.
Should've grabbed different clothes!
A white spaghetti-strap camisole and blue dolphin shorts—the comfy loungewear she wore alone at home. No way she'd put back on her bath-damp clothes now.
Ugh, he'll pounce the second he sees this...
What if he thought she was seducing him first? That idiot would 100% assume it.
Jeong Ha-yeon sighed but changed anyway. She cracked the door cautiously and stepped out.
Sure enough, Seo Joo-hwan was right there. He looked briefly disappointed she was dressed, then his eyes widened. He scanned her up and down and stepped closer in a flash.
"Ha-yeon..."
"Sorry! Clothes first!"
She ducked under his arm, snatched the black cardigan from the chair, and threw it on. The bare skin peeking through the thin layers vanished.
A sigh came from behind.
"Ah."
"What?"
"Nah... I'll wash up. Wait for me."
Something resolute in Seo Joo-hwan's face as he said it. Seeing that, Jeong Ha-yeon thought,
Should I bolt while he's in there?
He'd sulk big time. Not cool after coming this far. And honestly, confessing first then always running—maybe that wasn't fair either. Just a tiny bit.
Confirming he'd entered the bathroom, she unzipped the cardigan and fanned herself.
"Ugh, why's it so hot."
She'd bathed cool and refreshing, yet her body burned. The image of Seo Joo-hwan shamelessly stripping and hopping in lingered vividly. She'd figured he worked out, but damn, his body was better than expected.
"This is driving me crazy."
She covered her flushed face with her hands. Thinking of what might happen soon made her want to crawl into a hole.
Guard her chastity and deal with a sulky boyfriend? Or swallow the embarrassment and let the mood take over?
"Why's he rushing...?"
Even so, sex on day five of dating? Too soon, right?
*
Drying his hair post-bath, Seo Joo-hwan felt heat rising from his lower abdomen.
Definitely the bath salts working.
It built gradually. His body felt fresh and cool, but down there, his arousal ticked up ever so slightly. Like sipping a sweet cocktail—getting tipsy before you knew it.
Not too intense.
Just a buoyant mood. Less forcing excitement, more making it easy to get excited. Without knowing the item's effects, he'd have chalked it up to good condition today.
Unlike Jeong Ha-yeon, Seo Joo-hwan stepped out naked to change. Look all you want—no issue. Hell, he wanted her to! He'd even flexed his abs on purpose, but she'd vanished into the room.
Tsking in disappointment, he threw on his post-workout shorts and sleeveless tee. Jeong Ha-yeon had been in something similar: white camisole and those shamefully short blue dolphin shorts.
Who invented dolphin pants anyway.
He'd heard the name, seen them on YouTube models. But seeing them in person? First time. Not streetwear, and his pre-regression loner life offered zero chances.
"Ha-yeon."
Opening the door, he found her already focused on the monitor, assignment underway.
"Back? Those bath salts were great."
She replied without turning, cardigan zipped to the neck.
Seo Joo-hwan said awkwardly,
"Not stuffy? Loosen up."
"It's cold. Let's just do the assignment."
"......"
He sat beside her. Jeong Ha-yeon stayed glued to her work, no glance his way. Click clack. Tap tap. Keyboard and mouse sounds filled the room as the project took shape. Fast worker. She'd played dumb with Photoshop at school, but now flew through shortcuts.
Watching quietly, Seo Joo-hwan called gruffly,
"Ha-yeon."
"...Yeah?"
"Why're you avoiding me?"
"What? When did I—"
Avoid? You're not even looking at me now.
"You're doing it right now. Look at me."
"Just finishing this..."
"Ha-yeon."
Creak.
He grabbed the chair arm and spun her around. Their eyes met. The bath salts? Her face was flushed red.
"Look at me."
Locking eyes at point-blank. She tried turning away; he grabbed her hand.
Jeong Ha-yeon yelped in panic.
"Hey, what! No assignment?"
"You're avoiding me."
"I'm not!"
"Really? Or am I overthinking?"
"......"
Finally, she stopped denying and clamped her mouth shut.
"I'm your boyfriend. Why dodge like that?"
"..."
"Feels like we've grown apart since dating. Did I mess up...?"
By now, he wondered if he had slipped up. She'd come over, bathed, brought those clothes—he'd assumed green light. Why dodge now?
His eyes drooped in feigned sadness. Jeong Ha-yeon chewed her lip, then burst out,
"Y-Yes, 'cause you're always gunning for that!"
So she had been dodging because she didn't want to.
Shocked, Seo Joo-hwan asked,
"...You don't wanna do it with me?"
"No, that's not—"
"Then you do?"
"......"
Crimson-faced, Jeong Ha-yeon bowed her head mutely. Her voice barely a whisper,
"...Not that I hate it."
"So you like it?"
"Why's it yes-or-no... Mmph?"
He lifted her chin and kissed her suddenly. She gasped in surprise, but as he slipped his tongue in, she responded.
Activating Holy Touch, he groped her breast over her clothes. She jolted but didn't pull away like before. He kneaded gently.
Pretty big, as expected.
Full and satisfying. But two layers plus bra muffled it. Kissing still, he unzipped her cardigan. Ziiiip—
"Ah, nngh, Joo-hwan."
"It's fine."
"Fine my— Mmph?"
Cardigan open, pale skin emerged. He slid a hand under the camisole, up smooth flesh, into her bra to cup bare breast.
Bath salts? Her nipple stood erect.
"Nngh..."
A soft moan escaped her. Breaking the kiss, she leaned her head on his shoulder.
Good, she doesn't hate it.
Scooping her back soothingly, he took her hand and stood, pulling her waist close for another kiss. This time, she met his tongue without hesitation. Smack... slurp... chuup...
Wanting better access, he hiked up her top. Reached back to unhook her bra. Bra removal? Piece of cake now.
Knead knead.
Ha-yeon's breasts!
Perfect fit. Fully exposed, they were so white his fingerprints might linger if gripped hard. Areola and nipples just right—balanced proportions.
"Haa... nnngh... ngh."
"Ha-yeon, tongue out more."
"Ah... Chuup—"
Sucking her extended tongue, he spread his large hand wide to massage. Hidden under clothes usually, but her breasts filled even his big hands with ample volume. Fun to squeeze.
At first she'd flinched away, but now she trembled, fully feeling it. Teasing near the areola then pinching the nipple drew great reactions. Her stifled "ngh ngh" moans were lewd as hell.
Good responses fueled him. He wanted to make her feel even better. And keep this momentum to go all the way.
Oh yeah, haven't tried the new skill.
No chance since acquiring it. Perfect timing now.
Seo Joo-hwan mentally recited the skill name.
Sexual Point
▶ Effect 1: View the target's unique erogenous zones.
▶ Effect 2: Pinpoint the target's real-time changing erogenous zones.
Jeong Ha-yeon's erogenous zones lit up clearly before his eyes.