78 Not-so-Secret Rendezvous (2/2)

Hyuk stared at Yeo Ri with a deep gaze. They were alone in the room, and the mood seemed to fit. He touched Yeo Ri's cheeks, bringing their faces closer.

Yeo Ri looked away from him in surprise, avoiding his kiss once again.

”...What's wrong?” Hyuk asked, his brows furrowing with part disappointment and part despair.

”Sorry, Oppa,” Yeo Ri's eyes were beginning to water. She couldn't bring herself to be kissed by Hyuk. Ever since the last time Lee Do Joon touched her, she felt that she didn't deserve Hyuk's unconditional affections. Her mouth, which that man had violated, felt so, so dirty.

”I... I'm dirty,” she stuttered.

Hyuk frowned, ”Who said you're dirty? You're always clean.” Yeo Ri was the cleanest person he knew. She cared a lot about hygiene, so she often paid a lot of attention on their cleanliness. It was thanks to her nature that the house, as small and old as it was, was never dirty.

”I'm... dirty, Oppa,” Yeo Ri sniffled. She held into his sleeves tightly, lowering her head and resting it on his chest.

”No, you're not,” Hyuk insisted. He raised her chin, slightly smiling. ”Who told you that you're dirty? Oppa will beat them up for you,” he kissed her forehead to comfort her. His ears turned red after his action, tacitly showing his embarrassment.

”Hehe,” Yeo Ri giggled in amusement as she watched him. ”Thank you, Oppa.”

Hyuk brushed away her bangs that was covering her beautiful eyes. They were getting too long and he wondered if she was purposely growing them out. Although he would like to see what she would look like without bangs, he felt that it was a bit of a pity since she looked cute with bangs.

For the second time, Hyuk leaned in to kiss her. He paused before their lips touched. ”Can I kiss you?” he asked, his tone hushed and imploring.

”Mm.”

This time, although slightly reserved, she allowed him to kiss her. Yeo Ri closed her eyes, letting him do as he like.

He nipped her lips softly, placing light, fleeting kisses on her lips. Only after she relaxed did he push forward. He held her close as he deepened the kiss, one hand on her arm and the other on her jaw.

Suddenly—

The door creaked.

The two separated almost immediately, startled by the sudden sound.

Hyuk got up, glaring at the door with a serious look. Did somebody see them?

”W-was there someone behind the door, Oppa?” Yeo Ri gripped the hem of her clothes tightly. Her blood ran cold at the thought of someone finding out about their relationship. What would she do if they were to be separated? She needed him now, more than ever. If they were found out, then she wouldn't be able to live.

Hyuk slowly headed to the door, then abruptly swung it open.

”...”

There was no one.

He looked around, but no sign of another person could be seen. He scanned the area one last time. Then, he closed the door.

'That was bad,' he thought. He should have made sure that the door was closed before he did anything remotely intimate with Yeo Ri. 'What a hypocrite,' the devil inside him whispered. 'You love her, but you're too scared of letting anyone find out about it.'

Hyuk shook his head, clenching his teeth. After the scare, he had no more desire to make out with Yeo Ri.

He gave Yeo Ri a kiss on her forehead, then cuddled with her for a little while longer before leaving for another meeting with the realtor.