Arm-in-Arm, Breasts... And Rushing Home After School
School ended, and I bolted straight home, changed clothes in a flash, and headed to the café where my noonas were waiting. Strangely enough, both of them were sitting there unusually quietly. I couldn't hide my bewilderment. Yeoreum noona went without saying, but even Harang noona talked a ton whenever she was with Yeoreum noona.
"What's with the vibe? Did something happen?"
"Nope."
"That's why we're leaving. Come on."
"Hold on. Gyeol, what do you want to drink?"
"Drink? No thanks. Let's just go."
"Hmm..."
Did they fight? It had been a while since I'd seen them like this, so I was a bit flustered, but from the atmosphere, it didn't seem like a serious quarrel. Probably just a little bickering. Ignoring the two growling over who should buy my drink, I turned and slipped over to the counter. I'd run here in a hurry and my throat was parched, so I figured I'd grab a fruit juice or something. What to get? Blueberry, kiwi, green grape... Yeah, green grape.
"One green grape juice, please."
"Sure thing~ Enjoy!"
"No, to go."
"That'll be 5,500 won."
"Here..."
"Use this one."
"No, this one."
"......"
"......"
I'd planned to pay quickly to avoid this mess, but by then, the two of them had snuck up behind me and each shoved their card at the staff. I could see the employee panicking over the three cards thrust forward. Honestly, it was super annoying for everyone, so I just snatched the cards from my noonas' hands and handed Yeoreum noona's to the staff.
"We'll pay with this one."
"Ah, got it! Right away!"
I wasn't planning on mooching off Harang noona anymore, but with my own sister? If she was offering, thanks a bunch. After paying, I turned to hand the cards back, and their faces were polar opposites.
"......"
"See? That's my little bro."
"......???"
Harang noona looked like she was pouting, lips pursed, while Yeoreum noona swept her long side hair back with a triumphant grin. I had no idea why the one who paid was acting all proud. As I stood there blankly, clueless about why they were like this, Harang noona grumbled in a dissatisfied tone.
"Why didn't you use mine?"
"I told you yesterday. No more mooching off you, noona."
"Then what about Yeoreum?"
"Yeoreum noona... I can always hit her up anytime."
"Jerk."
-Smack! Even as she flicked my head, a smile lingered on Yeoreum noona's lips. Meanwhile, Harang noona looked more and more annoyed. While they shot daggers at each other with their eyes, my juice came out quick.
"Green grape juice up!"
"Ah, thanks. Alright, let's head out. Picking clothes for you two takes forever. We gotta go now if we want to finish shopping today."
I had no clue what they were competing over, but she was right—we needed to leave ASAP to wrap up today. So I nudged Yeoreum noona's back lightly with the hand holding the juice to hurry her along. For some reason, she looked pleased and took the lead, while my girlfriend, the clearly grumpy Harang noona...
Did something unexpected.
-Squeeze.
She'd gone quiet for a second, and just as I was about to step forward, she linked her arm with mine. She straight-up hugged my dangling left arm. Not just a light touch—hard enough that my forearm pressed right into her breasts. And today's outfit on Harang noona was just a thin slim-fit knit that hugged her curves, so I could feel her soft, plush breasts directly against my arm. Not squishy-soft thanks to the bra wire under the fabric, but the gentle give was unmistakable.
"Ha... Harang noona?"
"......"
The sensation was worlds apart from just holding hands, and my body froze solid. I couldn't even bring myself to look at her. Standing ramrod straight like a statue, I savored this indescribable bliss.
"Hey! You guys coming or wha—"
Yeoreum noona, who'd gone a few steps ahead, turned to urge us on and froze too. But only for a moment. Then her eyes narrowed to axes, and she stormed over—glaring not at me, but at Harang noona.
"Hey! Didn't you promise me...!"
"It's not a kiss."
"......!!"
"Anything but a kiss is fine, right?"
"You, you...!!!"
"Let's go, Gyeol."
"Uh, uh... yeah..."
"Yoo Harang!"
What the hell was this?
After leaving the café, on the way to the clothing store, I couldn't hide my bewilderment. Of course, it had nothing to do with Harang noona clinging to my arm like a koala. Hell, even if my left arm shattered right now, it'd be worth it. Wedged between her arms and those perky breasts—who wouldn't?
The real reason for my fluster was Yeoreum noona on the other side, gripping the fabric near my elbow and walking along. Sure, my sister and I got along better than most siblings, and she did look out for me in her own way. But she'd never grabbed my clothes and walked like this—not since elementary school, anyway.
Today, though, she was clutching it like she had some rivalry burning against Harang noona.
"......"
"......"
"......"
We'd normally chat away on a walk like this, but with both noonas each claiming one of my arms, the weird situation kept us silent. The silence was awkward enough, but strutting with them on either side like some two-timing playboy? Mortifying. Especially since both were total beauties. Harang noona was the epitome of mature allure, and even though Yeoreum noona often scowled fiercely, she was plenty pretty—people said so all the time.
And me in the middle... well. Honestly, if Min Seobin wasn't such a model pretty boy and my noonas weren't goddesses, I wasn't that bad myself. Thanks to them, my outfits were on point, I was decently tall, clear skin, defined features. Not "whoa, handsome!" but more like "oh, not bad?"
Still, sandwiching between Harang noona and Yeoreum noona? No way. Guys kept shooting envious glances as they passed, though since my sister and I obviously screamed "siblings," they were probably mostly jealous of Harang noona. She wasn't just pretty—the slim-fit top made her breasts' presence undeniable.
Whenever I snuck a peek there.
"......"
Could a person really be this happy? Words failed me. Plus, for all her boldness, Harang noona's ears were red as ever. She kept a firm grip on my arm, but inside, she was shy as hell. New record for cuteness today. Noona, you're killing me. Too adorable.
-Pinch!
"Ow!"
"Kang Gyeol... watch it unless you want your eyes gouged out."
"...Don't bully Gyeol."
"Shut up."
Yeoreum noona caught me slyly ogling Harang noona's chest—yeah, even I thought it was a bit pervy. Got my arm pinched as punishment.
"You okay?"
"Yeah."
With Harang noona looking at me worriedly. With my arm still buried in softness. I was happy.
No. I had been happy.
"......"
Shopping for clothes with my noonas was a bit of a hassle, sure, but never unwelcome. Especially with Harang noona along—that turned the hassle into excitement. Guys often griped about women's shopping being boring or felt eyes on them in ladies' sections, but I was immune. Why? We'd been doing it since I was a kid!
So today's outing didn't faze me. Just the first time since dating Harang noona, so I pondered couple outfits a bit. Figured we'd browse daily wear. She'd mentioned picking summer clothes early, after all.
But the place we'd entered wasn't some regular store.
"Maybe a beach cardigan too, in case it's chilly..."
"Gyeol. Which color looks better?"
"Wait, what..."
It was the department store's swimsuit section.
No, it's only early June—why swimsuits already? But plenty of other customers were there too. Mostly women, though. They sold men's, but aside from one couple in the corner, I was the only guy.
And right in front of me, Harang noona and Yeoreum noona were boldly picking bikinis.
We'd wandered into swimsuit shops before, but up till last year, they'd always grabbed rash guards—basically like regular clothes. Fine to just watch.
But today? Some wind must've blown. Both had bikinis in hand—tiny ones where you wondered if they were underwear or swimsuits.
And Harang noona, with me right there.
"What do you think of this?"
Held a white string bikini up to her body and asked.