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◈ My Platinum-Blonde Childhood Friend is Too Pretty
Chapter 21: Things To Do on the Weekend with a Platinum-Blonde Childhood Friend (2)
Elli, revealing her delicate ear by tucking her hair behind, received my kisses, gentle and numerous, just like before.
-Chu, Tchu…
"Uhmm…"
Initially, Elli's moans sounded almost like little screams, but gradually, she began to enjoy my kisses, relaxing into them like a docile cat, her hands resting atop mine around her waist, her cheeks and ears flushed.
The intoxicating scent of Elli's lush platinum hair and her natural fragrance made me realize, just like that day, how deeply I was becoming enchanted by her, by the sweet aroma and the softness of her body.
-Chu…
Lost in the moment, I found myself gently biting her ear, my lips slightly parted.
"Ouch…"
"Hiik! N-No… Lee Do-yoon… Hiik… don't…"
Despite only using my lips, not my teeth, Elli's voice took on an even cuter tone.
She protested but didn't pull away; instead, she clung tighter to my hand.
Encouraged by her reaction, I mimicked what Elli had done on Valentine's Day morning, when she had playfully licked my cheek while giving me a peck.
-Lick…
"Hiyak…!"
As my tongue flicked over her ear, Elli shuddered dramatically, letting out a scream just like she did back then.
Each adorable reaction from her only spurred me on, not halting my actions.
I released my embrace around her waist and moved my hand up to cradle Elli's chin, gently turning her face towards mine while I, too, pulled away from her ear and tilted my head slightly more to the side.
"Sigh…"
Elli's face, flushed with a rosy hue and completely unresisting under my touch, was turned towards me, and our eyes met as I slowly pressed our lips together.
-Chu…
The angle made it a clumsy connection, but from the corners of our mouths at least, the sensation of a kiss was there.
No, that's not right.
Upon reflection, this wasn't a kiss.
It was merely a peck, not confined to morning or night, just another shared moment between us.
"Hmm…"
Elli tenderly offered her lips, and I continued to meet them with mine.
-Chu, Chu…
It was simply a peck.
However...
-Swish
Seemingly unsatisfied with the fleeting nature of our pecks, Elli suddenly turned around, wrapping her arms around my neck, and pressed her lips firmly against mine.
-Smooch, Chu…
She layered several more kisses, surpassing a dozen in less than a minute before pausing.
"……"
The moment she slightly parted her lips and moved closer, I realized,
'Ah, this is a kiss.'
Her eyes narrowed, her cheeks flushed, and her tongue peeking out just like in a drama, she approached, signaling the undeniable commencement of our first real kiss.
'So what.'
I thought, why insist on a special occasion or a particular mood? Just as I was about to accept her kiss,
-Ring Ring
The doorbell rang.
"……"
Elli's eyes, which had been soft and dreamy, suddenly sharpened, her expression turning fierce as the mood shattered.
I almost laughed, reminded of Valentine's Day, but held it back, anticipating Elli's anger.
"The intercom camera is busted. Should I check?"
"…Stay here. I'll go."
Elli rose and approached the entrance. It seemed there was a glitch with the intercom screen not displaying visitors, so she decided to check herself.
As I savored the lingering taste of Elli on my lips, I wondered who could be visiting us this weekend. When she opened the door, what appeared was...
-Click!
"It's you? Is Do-yoon inside? Let me in for a sec..."
It was Jeong-woo hyung.
-Bang!
As soon as she saw him, Elli slammed the door shut, forcefully indicating he was an unwelcome guest.
-Knock, knock, knock!
Despite the knocking from the other side, Elli ignored it completely and returned to me, grabbing my collar.
-Squeeze!
"Ouch! Why are you grabbing me…"
"Why is he showing up out of the blue today?"
"I have no idea… Ah, he did ask if I'd be home today, and I said yes, but why he came…"
"Want to die?"
"But we didn't have plans to go out, so…"
"Sigh…"
Elli exhaled a mix of annoyance and anger. She knew it was weird for hyung to suddenly visit, not that I was at fault.
After cooling down a bit, she released my collar.
"Let's eat."
With the atmosphere already disrupted, Elli seemed to have no further interest in continuing what we were doing and headed to the kitchen, not even bothering with the still-playing movie.
"Shall I help?"
"I'll make what I want to eat."
"Thanks."
"Hmph."
Elli donned an apron to protect her dress from getting dirty. Surprisingly, our house had an apron specifically for Elli.
While my mother didn't usually wear one, Elli disliked getting her clothes dirty with food or grease and always wore it while cooking, occasionally preparing meals for me when my parents were away.
Elli, who had made chocolates with her maid every Valentine's Day since childhood, had been learning to cook for a long time. Despite her aura suggesting otherwise, she enjoyed cooking and was quite skilled at it.
Watching her tie her hair into a ponytail and start cooking,
"……"
I simply felt content. Though it was only occasionally now, I looked forward to seeing this scene daily in the future.
Meanwhile, I sneakily checked my messages.
Among the many messages in group chats and personal chats, I opened the real-time messages from Jeong-woo hyung.
[Jeong-woo hyung: What's up?]
[Jeong-woo hyung: Why so serious today?]
[Jeong-woo hyung: On a date?]
[Jeong-woo hyung: Your parents seem to be out.]
[Me: >.>]
[Jeong-woo hyung: Wanted to go to karaoke since you said you were free.]
[Me: I didn't know lol]
[Me: Next time, let's go.]
[Jeong-woo hyung: Just bring her along to karaoke.]
[Jeong-woo hyung: Never mind, tell me what's up.]
[Jeong-woo hyung: I thought she was going to kill me.]
[Jeong-woo hyung: Tomorrow, okay?]
[Me: If I can't, I'll text you.]
[Jeong-woo hyung: K.]
As I was about to put my phone down, it vibrated again.
[Jeong-woo hyung: Just open the door for a sec.]
Without thinking, I went to the entrance and briefly opened the door, curious about hyung's sudden request.
-Click
As soon as the door opened, Jeong-woo hyung peeked his head in and shouted towards Elli in the kitchen.
"Alicia! You think you can marry Do-yoon with that temper?! Calm down!"
"……?!"
I was taken aback, not expecting him to provoke Elli just to get the door opened, especially from someone well into their twenties.
"Alright, I'm off. Take care. See you tomorrow."
And just like that, he ran off, leaving me stunned by his audacity.
-Click
As hyung disappeared and the door closed, I glanced towards the kitchen with a stiff gesture, only to find Elli, who had just taken out some frozen pork cutlets, staring back at me.
"……."
Her lifeless eyes and furrowed brow spoke volumes of her anger.
I lowered my gaze, feeling somewhat at fault, even if only for opening the door momentarily.
Then, 30 minutes later, the dining table looked like a crime scene, with finely chopped pork cutlets and randomly scattered ketchup, though the meal was surprisingly tasty.
After dinner, we went out for a walk, ending up at a nearby cafe we often visited, each with an Americano in front of us, engaging in conversation.
"Are you seriously considering becoming a fitting model?"
"I've always wanted to try it. Plus, I need the money for shopping and hanging out."
"The first shoot is next weekend, right? Want me to come with you?"
"...No. I'll go with my mom."
"That's a shame. I'd like to be there to see."
"I'll take you some other time, so don't come on the first day."
"Alright."
Elli, who had casually mentioned modeling before, was now genuinely starting as a fitting model.
She wasn't necessarily interested in pursuing modeling seriously but was keen on trying out fitting modeling for some extra cash.
At 17, she was cautious about starting just anywhere, but fortunately, my dad introduced her to an opportunity through a work colleague whose family ran an online shopping mall.
They were eager to have her on board, promising a generous wage just to have her model for them.
Whether that was entirely true or not, it seemed plausible given Elli's beauty, height, and perfect figure.
"It's just wearing clothes and taking pictures... nothing much."
With the shoot date approaching, Elli was a mix of excitement and nervousness, confident yet understandably anxious about her first time.
"You'll do great just by standing there; you're practically a model."
"Hmph, of course."
As we continued chatting, a plate with two bagels suddenly landed on our table.
Turning to see, the young cafe owner greeted us with a broad smile.
"This is on the house. Please keep coming."
We were regulars, but it wasn't common to receive such treats.
"Thank you. We'll enjoy it."
"Thank you."
We thanked her, though slightly bewildered by the gesture. However, the owner lingered, not addressing Elli but turning to me instead.
"If you're interested in a part-time job, let me know. I'll pay you double the minimum wage."
"Uh, sure... I'll think about it."
"Please do. Even just helping out in the evenings would be great...!"
There was definitely an ulterior motive.
Perhaps word of Elli's modeling gig had reached her, assuming I might also be interested in part-time work for some extra cash.
I smiled politely at her earnest offer, waiting for her to return inside before focusing on the warm bagels, preparing to cut them for Elli.
-Squeeze
Suddenly, without warning, Elli's hand shot across the table, gripping my collar.
Accustomed to Elli's collar grabs by now, I simply looked at her, wondering what it could be about this time.
"Don't even think about that cafe job. Seriously, don't."
"……"
"Answer me."
"I won't do it."
So, it was about controlling my job choices.
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