Summer Sea

"Got everything?"

It was Yu Seoyeon noona asking me in a voice brimming with excitement. She'd woken me up bright and early that morning and somehow managed to get us out the door before lunch. I couldn't help but admire that sheer force of will. Especially considering we'd been having sex until 3 a.m. the night before. Where the hell did she get all that energy? No clue.

Anyway, she'd dragged my half-dead ass out of bed, forced me to wash up, fed me breakfast, and even dressed me, resulting in us hitting the road at 10 a.m. sharp. If I'd had just a bit more energy, I might've pulled her into a tight hug and planted one on her lips.

"Yeah."

"Then let's go."

Noona, behind the wheel, flashed a beaming smile as she turned the key. Her face screamed anticipation—anyone could see it. Meanwhile, I was rubbing my heavy eyelids and stifling yawns left and right. I tried to hold them ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠back, but they kept slipping out.

"...Sleepy?"

Noona suddenly glanced my way.

"We went to bed late last night. Aren't you tired? Shouldn't we grab some coffee on the way?"

"Nah, I'm good."

She didn't even want to waste time stopping for coffee. With a gentle press on the accelerator, she eased us out of the apartment's underground parking garage. I watched her for a moment, then pulled out a beverage from yesterday's shopping bag to wake myself up with a sip.

"Me too."

Noona tapped my thigh playfully. I grabbed a paper cup from the bag, poured some in, and handed it over. She gulped it down with obvious delight.

"No need for the GPS?"

I took the cup back as she passed it.

"Nah, I know the way."

She grinned confidently, like trust me, and merged onto the highway. She actually looked pretty reliable like that. If she were a guy and I were a girl, I'd probably rely on her for everything. Well, except in bed. Gender didn't matter there—I wasn't about to hand over control.

The one thing I'm winning at? No way I'm losing that.

I steeled myself inwardly and gazed out the window. The scenery whipped by, dotted with family cars heading out. Definitely peak vacation season.

"Gimme some snacks."

Noona tapped my thigh ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠again. I nodded quickly, fished out a bag of snacks, and placed it in her hand. She frowned, though, and shoved it back.

"What's up? Want something else?"

"No, not that."

"Then what?"

"Feed me."

She opened her mouth wide like a kid. I chuckled softly and popped a snack in. She chewed happily, beaming like sunshine.

"...More."

"Here."

She kept demanding more, lips parting like a baby bird begging for food. I fed her piece by piece, making sure to give her sips of the drink now and then so she wouldn't choke.

"We're heading to Gyeongpo, right?"

"Yeah."

"You went there a lot with family?"

She pouted for a split second, ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠then tapped the steering wheel with her index finger.

"With family, yeah... but just with my sister."

"What about your parents?"

"They're always so busy. Never worked out."

I let out a soft laugh, wiping crumbs from the corner of her mouth.

"Feeling neglected?"

"As if!"

She snapped back indignantly. But seconds later, she grabbed ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠my finger, nibbling on it playfully before letting go. With a pouty glare, she added,

"...Not even a little."

Her words said one thing, but her tone dripped with hurt.

"Suggest going together next time."

"Eh... Might as well have kids and take them instead. More realistic."

She shot me a sidelong glance.

"You want kids?"

"Hell yeah!"

She shouted with a girlish grin, eyes sparkling with hope. It was so cute I hesitated on my next words, but forced them out.

"Once I get a job."

"When's that?"

"After graduation... If I'm lucky, right away."

"Come to my company?"

"Where?"

"Seun."

"Wait, you work at Seun?"

My eyes went wide. Seun was one of Korea's powerhouse corps. They called Seun and Daehan the pillars of the economy. If either collapsed, the whole country would tank.

"Yeah, wanna?"

"Gotta have the skills first. Build up my resume."

I gave a wry smile and fed her another snack. She started to say something but thought better of it, quietly munching as she focused on driving.

"Good thing traffic's light."

"We left early."

She replied proudly. And sure enough, the highway was wide open. We cruised smoothly for about two hours before pulling into a rest area for lunch.

Granted, we'd demolished several bags of snacks on the drive, so I wasn't starving. But noona, the driver, insisted on eating properly. I nodded obediently and headed in to order.

"The udon here's good."

Noona chimed in suddenly.

"Udon?"

"Yep."

"Alright, udon it is. Two udon please."

I placed the order and grabbed a table. Soon, my number was called from the Japanese place. I told noona to wait and fetched two bowls.

"Let's eat."

I dug in right away. Damn, it was way better than expected. I let out an involuntary "Oh."

"Good, right?"

Noona beamed excitedly.

"Yeah, really good."

I meant it. She shoved her tempura shrimp my way like a fish in water.

"Try this too."

"I have my own, though."

I waved it off.

"Fine, I'll take yours then."

And she did. No idea what the point was, but we each ended up with one anyway. I ate hers—crispy, soaked just right in broth.

"How's it?"

"Delicious. Eat up, noona."

"Right, right."

She smiled contentedly, and we polished off our bowls clean. But even after that, her appetite didn't quit. She eyed the rest area's junk food stalls like she was still starving.

"Let's get potatoes."

"Isn't that a lot?"

"What? Gotta get potatoes and squid at rest stops."

She bought them anyway. Back at the car, we munched. Halfway through, she excused herself to the bathroom.

Perfect time for attendance check.

Confirming she was inside, I pulled out my smartphone and launched the Manager App.

...Oh, a skill box!

Thrilled, I hit yes and claimed it.

Opposite of Vital Energy Absorption, huh.

It cost Vital Energy, which kinda sucked, but not a bad skill overall. I could boost someone's level anytime with it. Not for summons like Rex, though.

"Still, scored one."

Grinning, I closed the app and pocketed my phone. Just in case noona popped back suddenly.

But my worry was for nothing—she emerged from the bathroom right then. I skewered a potato with a toothpick and waited.

"Ready to go?"

She slid into the driver's seat.

"Not eating more?"

"Can eat on the way."

She started the engine and pulled out. An hour later on the Yeongdong Expressway, we finally reached Gyeongpo Beach. But the villa was farther up—we blew past the beach and climbed higher.

Oh...

The villa midway up the mountain was stunning. Not quite what I'd pictured, though.

...Not just one.

Our parking spot was one of several villas scattered around. Groundskeepers swept paths and tended trees here and there.

"What do you think?"

Noona shrugged proudly.

"Nice."

"Right?"

She beamed and hopped out. I followed, grabbing the luggage. She offered to help, but I shook my head—go rest. She'd driven three hours. Couldn't let her lift a finger; where was my pride as a man?

She relented with a nod and a grin, watching me.

"Whew."

Inside with all the bags, I wiped sweat from my brow. Noona sidled up instantly.

"Hot, huh? Shower?"

Her hand trailed my chest slyly. I hesitated internally, then said,

"Meat in the fridge first."

"More important than that? Later."

"Might spoil."

"Tch, fine."

Pouting but understanding, she helped pack the groceries away. Once done, she grabbed my hand and tugged toward the bathroom.

"Undress me."

She threw her arms around my neck, acting spoiled. Chuckling, I stripped her bare. Flawless skin and a perfectly toned body gleamed before me.

"...Thought I'd die holding back for three hours."

Whining playfully, she stripped me too. She kissed my chest and neck with wet smacks, hand sliding down to caress my cock.

"So healthy."

"Thanks to you."

Giggling, we dove into each other, caressing wildly before fucking like animals. Afterward, we filled the tub, cooling our heated bodies.

"Just sex all day."

Noona murmured, head on my chest.

"No beach?"

"Nighttime works."

"Can't swim then."

"Just walking's fine."

Grinning mischievously, she clung to my neck. Laughing softly, I stroked her submerged body.

"Just walking?"

"Nope."

She leaned in quick for a sweet kiss. Moaning into it, I crushed her against me and plunged back into sex.