Tainted Date (1)
"Kissing... yeah, we'll do it that way. Got it. Never with Hyeonwoo oppa..."
"Mhm, kissing only with me..."
Seoyeoni nodded like she really got it. Just to be sure, I glanced at her face. She wasn't disappointed, was she...?
"But... if you are disappointed..."
"What? Why would I be disappointed?"
"..."
I knew there was no way she'd give in to him on sex, no matter what. But kissing? I was curious, but too scared to ask. Images of Seoyeoni not just accepting Hyeonwoo's kiss but sticking her tongue out, getting all into it—they kept flashing in my mind. My already rock-bottom self-esteem hit an all-new low. Would I ever forget those scenes? Probably not in my lifetime.
"I'm not disappointed at all. You're right, oppa. I absolutely won't do it."
She said it with such firm conviction, like she was making a vow. Her eyes put me a little at ease. I decided not to overthink it. She'd even promised, so this was a win. I'd taken kissing back from Hyeonwoo. It was mine to begin with anyway... but still, I'd reclaimed at least one thing.
"And one more thing..."
"Yeah! Tell me everything!"
"When you come back from seeing Hyeonwoo, could you kiss me first? I know it'll be tiring and exhausting..."
I mumbled it in a pathetic, shrinking voice. The misery was the same as ever.
"Like a little mark of proof or something—it'd make me feel so much better..."
"Got it!! From now on, I'll always do that."
Seoyeoni cupped my face and kissed me hard, like she was proving it right then. She wanted to erase Hyeonwoo's kisses from my mind. I could kiss her like Hyeonwoo did too. Something welled up inside me, and I poured everything into it—rolling my tongue, sucking, licking with all I had.
She gazed up at me with slightly glazed eyes.
"Wh-what... that's too naughty..."
"How's that? I just tried... you don't hate it, right?"
"I love it."
Seoyeoni grinned ear to ear, her face flushing with shy delight. It felt like she was saying I was better than Hyeonwoo. I hugged her tight—she was so lovable like that.
"Oh, and about... showing it off, I'm still not sure."
"Yeah..."
"But I'll think about it."
She clung to me and murmured into my ear. "I don't want you misunderstanding or anything... that's what worries me most..."
"I won't misunderstand."
"Mhm..."
Seoyeoni shivered faintly in my arms. I could guess exactly what she was thinking, what she was worried about.
"Thanks! I'll enjoy it~"
It felt like our first date in forever. Movie, walk, dinner, shopping. Just normal everyday stuff, a normal date. Sure, unwelcome thoughts popped up now and then, but I shook them off. This was our time—just the two of us, no one else allowed. I didn't want to ruin it for myself, or for her.
"Coming out feels so good~ I know we've just been cooped up at home lately, right? We need more dates. Dates!"
"Yeah. Let's do this more often."
"Yay~"
Seoyeoni took a sip of her coffee and hummed a happy little tune. Seeing her like that lifted my mood too. How had I forgotten how great this was? Sex wasn't everything between us. We had these simple, happy everyday moments together. Chatting about nothing and everything, eating delicious food, checking out fun spots. This happiness was mine alone—because I was Seoyeoni's boyfriend.
"I'll wear this a lot too~ Wait, how about we inaugurate it tonight?"
"Tonight?"
"Yeah! Hehe, not sure if it's too naughty though~"
She peeked into the shopping bag with her new lingerie and quickly snapped it shut with a cute flourish. This aegyo was for my eyes only.
"What if it's so hot I get a nosebleed?"
"It won't be that bad."
"Oh really? It was super sexy, you know? You saw it too. Oh, right...! Who tries stuff on in a crowded store like that? So embarrassing."
"Gotta try it on to see if it fits."
"Can't you tell just by looking?"
She winked playfully.
"Anyway, look forward to tonight~"
"Ahem."
"What? Way too lukewarm. This oppa won't do. Gotta make you nosebleed for real later."
She glared at me teasingly and giggled hehe. With such a pretty girl like her liking me... had I been too obsessed lately? No matter what, I was Seoyeoni's boyfriend. I was the one she loved.
-Bzzz
We were having the time of our lives at the Pretty Cafe when Seoyeoni's phone buzzed.
"Ah..."
"What? Who is it?"
"Mhm, Hyeonwoo oppa..."
"...Why's Hyeonwoo calling? What'd he say?"
"N-no... he's asking if I'm free today...?"
My heart sank. I sat there stunned, speechless, and Seoyeoni quickly added,
"I-I don't want to today! It's been forever since we dated... I wanna stay with you all day."
It was what anyone would say, but it still hit me hard. I felt chosen. Her eyes showed she meant it—no forcing it to comfort me. She really wanted to be with me.
"Is that... okay...?"
"Okay? Of course it is. I want to."
"..."
Lately, I'd been holding back on sending her. The shock had been huge, the damage even bigger—I needed recovery time too. I'd kept saying no, but Hyeonwoo wasn't taking the hint. I'd even told him yesterday we needed a break...
"I'll talk to Hyeonwoo myself. Just ignore him."
"Ah... but, still, ignoring him isn't good. Last time I did, he got really mad."
"Mad?"
"N-no, last time I ghosted a bit..."
"He scolds you? How?"
"It's not exactly scolding...? Um, anyway..."
She trailed off vaguely. Something must've happened. Suddenly, I recalled Hyeonwoo handling her roughly.
"I'll say something again... but don't do anything weird he tells you to."
"W-weird?"
"Yeah. If you don't like it, say no flat out. Don't force yourself for my sake."
"Got it..."
I meant the SM and masochism stuff, but not sure if she got it. She stared at her phone.
"Wh-what do I say? What should I reply?"
"...Can I see?"
"Ah, yeah...! Of course!"
I scrolled through her chat with Hyeonwoo. Nothing special. No casual chit-chat. Just him asking if she'd come today, when, and if she'd sleep over. Her replies were curt one-worders. No emojis, no aegyo, no flirty vibes—just dry yes/no.
I'd worried, but this was a relief. My self-esteem even swelled a bit.
"N-nothing much, right?"
"Yeah, looks like it."
"..."
She grabbed me tight while staring at her phone. Like she was begging me to handle it. I could feel her genuine desire to stay with me. Pride swelled, and a thought flashed: Hyeonwoo was just a tool for me. A tool to satisfy my filthy fetish. I'd never thought of it that way before, but it fit. Use him when I needed. The sex between him and Seoyeoni happened because I wanted it—not him. We held the power—me and her. She'd already said no, and so had I. Him asking out of the blue like he owned her...? He was seriously deluded. Too cocky.
"Don't worry. I'll message him for you."
"I-I don't have to...?"
"Yeah. I'll handle it, no worries."
"Mhm..."
"No getting scolded. Why would you? It's fine not to reply sometimes. Who does he think he is, your boyfriend?"
"Hngh, ha...! O-oppa...!"
I shoved Seoyeoni onto the bed and climbed on top. The new lingerie was even sexier and suited her better than I'd imagined.
"Haa, Seoyeoni..."
I kissed her body all over. Somehow, I had a feeling tonight would go great. She was so, so pretty today. I was drunk on this strange sense of victory. My self-esteem was topped off. Hyeonwoo wanted her, but she'd chosen me in the end. No matter how much his great cock rampaged, I was the one for her. She wouldn't fall after a few fucks. That sex was for me anyway. Sure, she'd felt good a few times as a bonus, but she wasn't some beast. Not like the sluts he usually hooked up with. To her, he was just a tool too. One she'd used reluctantly, for me—for the man she loved.
"Oppa..."
She looked at me with eyes full of love, calling my name in that affectionate voice. Netorare bullshit was just a side dish. I didn't need that disgusting crap tonight. I'd firmly told Hyeonwoo no again today. No reply yet, but whatever. I had the power. If I said no and she said no, he was powerless. Our bodies were ready from all the loving foreplay. I could feel her waiting for me.
"Haa..."
I swallowed hard and reached for her panties—
That's when the door lock beeped open, followed by Seoyeoni's scream.
"Kyaaah...!!"
"Hey there~"
In strode Hyeonwoo, letting himself in like he owned the place. I'd told him everything already—why the hell was he here...?
"What the...? Why are you here...???"
"What, having some fun without me? Nice timing."
He shrugged like he hadn't heard a word, looking amused. I panicked for a second, then snapped out of it and covered Seoyeoni. I could feel her trembling in shock.
"Hey, what the hell!"
"What else? I'm the netoriman, right? That's the term, yeah?"
"What...?"
"You were pissing me off a little, so I came over."
"Wh-what...?"
Not content with barging in, he spouted nonsense too.
"Hey, get out. You going or not?"
"Aw~ I came all this way, can't just leave empty-handed. Gotta do something."
Hyeonwoo plopped onto the sofa with a smirk. His mouth was smiling, but his eyes weren't.
"Weren't you two about to fuck?"
"What...?"
"Keep going. Let me watch how good you are."
He crossed his legs.