Visiting My Girlfriend's House... But Her Parents?! (4)
Startled by the sudden appearance of her parents, Jihyeok and Yuna managed to navigate the crisis. They cleared the table together. Yuna packed the leftover side dishes into containers and stored them in the fridge, while Jihyeok washed the used bowls, utensils, and rice bowls. Having helped his mother with chores as a child, he was confident in his dishwashing skills. He finished quickly but thoroughly, then turned to Yuna.
"Dishes are done."
"Already? Thank you~"
After transferring all the side dishes, Yuna closed the refrigerator door. At the same moment, she walked over and wrapped her arms around her boyfriend.
"You looked really nervous, but you handled it so well."
"Even though I'm the boyfriend who's earned his girlfriend's approval, I still wanted to make a good impression on her parents. That way we can date without any worries."
"What did you think of my parents?"
"They were great. Your dad seemed intimidating at first, but as we talked, I could tell how much he cherishes you."
"He was a total daddy's girl fan when I was little~ And what about Mom?"
"I can sum it up in one sentence."
"Yeah? How?"
"Our Yuna really takes after her mother..."
"Is that a compliment?"
"Of course it is."
"Hehe. Thank you~ My boyfriend~"
Jihyeok quickly wiped the water from his hands on his clothes so he could properly return Yuna's warm embrace. They held each other, feeling the rhythm of one another's heartbeats and the warmth of their bodies. In the middle of their hug, Yuna spoke up.
"...Want to finish what we started?"
When he saw her eyes glistening with unmistakable longing, Jihyeok immediately understood what she wanted. The adult kiss that lovers shared to confirm their love. The Deep Kiss that heightened their excitement before taking things further.
Even while hugging Yuna, Jihyeok had been barely clinging to his reason amid the sensation of her soft body. The moment the word "tongue" left her lips earlier, his composure had nearly shattered, but her parents' arrival had snapped him back to his senses. But now...
Her parents had just left, and Seohee had gone to a friend's house. For the time being, it was just the two of them—Jihyeok and Yuna. And in that moment, she had initiated the seduction. As a teenage boy with normal desires, there was no reason to refuse. On top of that, he'd heard her parents say they supported their future together. They'd even promised that if the two truly wanted it, they would allow marriage.
There was no longer any need to hesitate.
Jihyeok practically pounced, claiming her lips.
"...Hng?!"
Startled by his sudden move, Yuna was nonetheless moved by how desperately he wanted her. She closed her eyes and savored the feel of his lips. Wrapping her arms around his neck to keep them from toppling over, she slowly slipped her tongue into his mouth.
"...Mmph?"
But her tongue met the barrier of his tightly clenched teeth. Yuna, who had been eagerly anticipating this, couldn't hide her disappointment as she slowly pulled away from the kiss.
"...You're not going to do it?"
Jihyeok looked at her and said, "I want to try too, but... I'm scared I'll end up hurting you."
"...Hurting me?"
Yuna didn't understand at first, but when she realized the "hurting" he mentioned was connected to that particular act, she gazed at him and said, "My boyfriend~ You're suuuuuch a scaredy-cat."
"..."
"You can kiss so well now, and Cross Kisses aren't hard for you anymore. So why are you rejecting tongues?"
"...I won't be able to hold back."
"You can pounce on me as much as you want. I'd actually like that, you know?"
Yuna took his hand and pressed it against her chest.
"...Whoa."
Flustered by her bold action, Jihyeok tried to pull his hand away, but the look on her face stopped him cold.
"Can you feel it? How fast my heart is beating?"
Hearing her speak in such a serious tone left Jihyeok completely frozen, as if his entire body had locked up.
"Only you can make my heart race like this. It's pounding because you're here. It's racing because the love we share feels so good and makes me so happy."
Yuna wanted him to understand exactly how she felt and to know just how much she desired him. But after saying all that, something suddenly occurred to her. The note test. The sincere words Jihyeok had shared with her then. His kind heart that worried their reputation might suffer because of his own desires. His wish to become a couple blessed by everyone. The thought that her repeated selfishness was once again putting him in a difficult position made her feel sorry toward him.
"...I'm sorry. I got greedy again."
She released the hand she'd pressed to her chest and turned to head back to her room, thinking they both needed a moment to calm down. But Jihyeok caught her hand and pulled her into a tight embrace.
"...Huh?"
"...One hundred days."
"...What..."
Jihyeok brought his lips close to her ear and whispered, "I know how much you like me, Yuna. I know you want to become even closer. I know you love the affectionate skinship I give you. And I know you enjoy feeling each other's touch while we kiss."
"...Yeah."
"I didn't expect to say this here, but I'll be honest."
"..."
Yuna nodded silently.
"...Have you heard of death during sex?"
"...Huh?"
Death during sex. The term referred to a man suffering a heart attack from extreme exertion while making love.
"Every time I kiss you, it feels like my heart is going to explode. Every time I taste your lips, my head fills with nothing but you and I feel like I'm losing my mind. When your parents approved of us... do you know how happy I was inside? No matter how much two people love each other, there are plenty of couples who have to break up because their parents object. I was worried we might end up like that too. I..."
Caught up in his emotions, Jihyeok spoke without filtering his thoughts. The sentences tumbled out in a jumbled rush. His voice grew slightly choked as he continued.
"...I don't want to break up with you. There are so many ordinary days I want to spend with you. There are mountains of things I want to do together. ...I want it just as badly as you do. I want to brag to the whole neighborhood that you're my girl. I want to tell everyone, 'This is my girlfriend. This is the woman I love. This woman... is mine.'"
This was the second time since the note test that Yuna had heard Jihyeok's heartfelt sincerity. The tears streaming from her eyes refused to stop.
"I want to accept all the love you give me. But if I take it in this state, I'll be so happy I might actually die. So... one hundred days. On the day that marks one hundred days since we started dating... just like when we had our first kiss. I'll be the one to come to you. And after that, once we've become adults and grown enough to live independently without relying on our parents... then you can have me."
Hearing the words "have me" come from the lips of the man holding her so tightly, Yuna felt something surge up from deep inside her body even though they weren't kissing. Was this what Jihyeok had meant? If this feeling filled her completely—overflowed—wouldn't she faint from sheer happiness? Not just the present, but the way he was looking toward their future filled Yuna's heart to the brim.
She patted his back gently and answered, "...Okay. One hundred days, right? ...You'll do it then?"
"...Yeah."
Jihyeok had kept his promise to kiss her on the way home from school. Yuna trusted him completely.
"...I'll wait. Just like when we had our first kiss. I'll wait for you to come to me first..."
"...Okay."
"And just like you said, once we're adults... I'll keep devouring you until no one else could ever satisfy you."
"...Good."
No more words were needed. They'd even received her parents' blessing for their future. Jihyeok believed his own parents would definitely approve, even if he didn't know exactly what they'd say. For now, simply feeling each other's warmth in this embrace felt like the best thing in the world.
Ten minutes passed as they simply held each other. Yuna spoke first.
"...We can't do Deep Kisses, but regular kisses are still okay, right?"
"Of course. I've gotten used to those."
"Hehe. Really? But what a shame~"
"Hm?"
"Waiting until the hundredth day feels too hard, so I think my boyfriend will have to kiss me for a lot longer than usual."
"...How many minutes would that be?"
"Can you keep going until the hundredth day arrives?"
"Are you trying to make my heart explode and kill me?"
"Hehe. Just kidding~"
-Chu
Yuna gave his lips a light peck and continued, "Ten minutes. That should be enough."
Ten minutes was quite a long time, but if it was for Yuna, Jihyeok could manage. He lifted a hand to cover her eyes, but she caught it and led him toward her room.
"...My legs get tired standing in the kitchen. Let's go to my room."
"...Okay."
The moment they entered her room, Yuna pushed Jihyeok down and captured his lips at the same time. It wasn't the Deep Kiss she craved, but a Cross Kiss—deeper than their usual Bud Kisses. They both preferred it because they could feel each other's lips more intensely.
After their ten-minute kiss ended, Jihyeok and Yuna talked about where they should go for their next date. A library date where they could quietly share knowledge and information, a pool date perfect for beating the summer heat where they could show each other their swimsuits and give one another fresh stimulation, or a home date where they could do whatever they wanted at one of their houses and spend even more time together like a real couple. No matter what kind of date they chose, they knew they'd be happy simply because they were together.
When they couldn't decide, Yuna changed the subject.
"When is your birthday, boyfriend?"
"Birthday? Um... when was it again?"
"...You don't know?"
"It's not that I don't know. I just never paid much attention, so I kind of erased it from my mind. I can check my phone, so just a second..."
Jihyeok looked at his phone and said, "It's April 6th."
"Hmm... April 6th... Wait, April 6th?"
"Yeah."
Realizing that Jihyeok's birthday was right around the corner, Yuna froze solid right where she sat.