Chapter 115 - Jenga [1] (1/2)

”Ah! I am completely tired,” Jiwoo spoke out as she fell back on the bed.

Nonetheless, the smile on her face remained. True to his words, Sookyung was able to make her have fun throughout the entire day, to the point Jiwoo wasn't able to act stubborn anymore and ignore it.

Throughout the entire time, they tried out various specialities of the clan, and the day ended with both of watching a play. Contrary to what Jiwoo had believed previously, the play turned out to be quite interesting— or maybe it was Sookyung's commentary throughout the entire time that made it seem that way.

”Look at how brightly you are smiling,” Sookyung said while he stood before. ”I am really proud of myself.”

”I am baffled,” Jiwoo stated, ”I didn't know that you had it in you, but thanks. I really enjoyed the day, and you were the first person to make me say, 'Ah! Such things can be fun as well!'. At this rate, you will make me really miss you the day we get further away.”

At that instant, Moon Jiwoo noticed the creases appeared between both of Oh Sookyung's eyebrows while a frown formed upon his features. Raising one of her eyebrows, she wondered the reason behind his sudden change of mood.

Oh Sookyung's eyes darkened, and he said, ”Why would you think that?”

”Huh?” Jiwoo questioned, confused.

Could it be that what she had just said dissatisfied him instead of touching him? If that's the case, then it would be too strange and infuriating for Jiwoo for she did not do such things usually.

Oh Sookyung took a step closer to her, and as Jiwoo stared at his face, waiting for an answer, he extended his hand towards her. Gripping on to her shoulder, he stared at her with a glint in his eyes— something that looked quite dangerous to Jiwoo in that instant.

”Shin Daerin, regardless of how much foolish thoughts that goes around in your mind, one thing you are not allowed to think of that we are going to get separated. I won't let such a thing happen,” Sookyung seriously said, ”Why won't you get this despite of how many times I have to make it clear to you?”

Moon Jiwoo's heart skipped at him, and at what his words indicated she could feel her cheeks heating up. Feeling tongue-tied in that moment, she did not know how to react. With a shocked expression, she kept on staring at Oh Sookyung.

”If you keep that face up, I would not be able to hold back and kiss you. Stop being so defenseless before me. I am a man too,” he vocalised.

With those words, he got her cheeks to be completely red. Although it was puzzling to her on why he was saying such words to her, at the same time, she found them to be quite charming.

This reminded her of a scene out of the drama— a scene she really wanted to be in— and now, that she was in it, Jiwoo's heart was unable to stay calm.

”Aren't you being too weird this days? Even if you are joking around, this is going too far,” Jiwoo said.

Maybe if it was not for the fact that he already clarified about his feelings with her, she would have taken this in that way. But knowing that he did not see her as anything more than a friend, Jiwoo was aware that this was for the sake of only playing around.

Nevertheless, as time passed by, Jiwoo found her heart being disturbed by him. Probably that was the reason why she disagreed that vehemently upon kissing him. She did not want to go through that hurt in the past all over again.

If he continued this with her, it would not take her long to fall for him, and after that, the tragedy from the past was bound to repeat. That truly frightened Moon Jiwoo.

Oh Sookyung chuckled and took a step back before saying, ”I shall retreat for now, but remember that we will be always together regardless of what happens.”

”Even if you say that, nothing is for sure,” Jiwoo vocalised.

”I will make you think otherwise. Anyway, want to play Jenga?” Sookyung questioned.

”What?”

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”How did you even get one at here?” Jiwoo asked, clearly baffled.

Both of them were seated upon the ground. While various ȧssortments of snacks were beside them— for Jiwoo found herself being hungry again— a tower wooden block placed before them.

”I wonder,” Sookyung said, ”You know how to play it, right?”

”Uhm, about that,” Jiwoo voiced out, ”I am not so sure. I have seen it before, but I never played it before. However, I will learn about it quickly. This looks easy enough.”