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◈ My Platinum-Blonde Childhood Friend is Too Pretty

Chapter 52: Music Studies for Elli (1)

By mid-August.

Playing with many people, dating Elli every day at home or outside, drawing when there's time.

Summer vacation was always happy, but this year was especially happier because I played so much.

The reason was, of course, that I became Elli's boyfriend.

Every day was much closer and sweeter than when we were childhood friends or when we only hugged or kissed on the cheek.

Moreover, since it was vacation, there were often times when only the two of us were left at home.

Dad and Uncle went to work in the morning, and Mom and Yerin Ajumma often went out together.

Sometimes we followed them, but most of the time, we just stayed at home.

Like today, when it's just the two of us.

-Hug...

"Uhng... Hug me tighter."

"Still too weak?"

"Yes. Tighter..."

Elli, who was wearing ordinary shorts and a short-sleeved T-shirt, changed into dolphin pants and a tank top as soon as she confirmed that the two of them were going out, and often clung to me like this.

In front of my mom, dolphin pants were one thing, but tank tops were definitely out.

"Did you wear the underwear I taught you about?"

"I did. You know I listen well."

"Hmph. Want a reward?"

"Yes, I do. But just hugging me like this is already a reward. And wearing these clothes too."

She was wearing a kind of tank top that slightly showed the couple's underwear we bought together before. Not racy, just simple, but still.

It was an outfit she could never wear in front of my mom.

With such thin clothing, even feeling the texture of the bra.

Sitting side by side on the sofa, hugging each other.

I was able to enjoy happiness today as well.

However, unfortunately.

"How much time do we have left?"

"About 30 minutes."

"......"

Today, we didn't have much time left.

It was the day I promised to hang out with Jeong-woo hyung. And Elli also had plans with Lee So-yeon.

We could only cling to each other like this until then. Enough to make the air-conditioned house feel hot.

I, unhappy about the ending, pouted at Elli.

-Kiss

I kissed her.

On her protruding lips.

-Kiss

On her white and soft cheek.

-Kiss

On her small ear covered with platinum hair.

-Kiss

On her straight nose.

And from that point, I slowly moved down.

"Kiss... Chuup..."

"Uhng..."

I kissed Elli's pretty neck. And her collarbone.

Then, looking up at my girlfriend who let out a sensual moan, I asked for permission.

"Elli."

"...Not the armpit."

I was rejected even before I could finish speaking. Of course, I expected that. It's only allowed right after a shower.

Even with the air conditioning on, we were holding each other, so it was slightly sweaty.

That's why what I wanted was.

"Can I kiss your stomach?"

It was Elli's stomach. Thanks to subtly working out hard, even without abs, her stomach was smooth.

At my words, Elli looked at me with a peculiar expression. Judging by the atmosphere, it seemed like it was within the allowable range.

"...You want to?"

"I want to."

"Pervert."

With a light reproach, Elli lifted her legs onto the sofa. Then she gently lay down and slightly lifted her tank top.

In front of me was Elli's white and beautiful stomach that I had been expecting.

I put my lips on the small, cute navel area between her legs.

"Kiss..."

"Uhng..."

The trembling skin of her stomach was as soft as her lips or cheeks. It felt so good it made my lower body struggle. Such times were precious.

Elli also stroked my head, encouraging my actions.

Holding her waist, I kissed around her navel, making small kissing sounds.

Then I crawled back up and looked down at Elli lying down.

"I'll text you often later. So you won't worry."

"Text me every 30 minutes. If you don't, I'll call."

"Okay. Have fun. I love you, Elli."

"......"

"Love you a lot."

"I love you too, so kiss me quickly. We don't have time."

"Mia... Mmph...!"

"Haup, Jchoop..."

Finally, I kissed Elli lying down. Thanks to that, I ended up covering her thin body, sharing a deep kiss while mixing our tongues.

Until I had to go change clothes.

At Jeong-woo hyung's words to wear comfortable clothes, I really just wore a pair of elastic shorts and a T-shirt.

When I went out, hyung was also dressed similarly, waiting with a hat on.

On his back was a different guitar case than usual.

"You're here? Let's go quickly. It's hot."

"Where are we going?"

"It's close, just follow me."

As it was midsummer noon, it was definitely hot. So, obediently following hyung, I asked about something that had piqued my curiosity as I hadn't seen much of him recently.

"How are things going with Bin noona? I haven't seen you both much lately."

I knew they started dating from the beach trip. Although I didn't make a big deal out of it, I knew they had done some things there.

I had been very curious, but it felt weird to ask through text, so I finally brought it up now.

At my question, Jeong-woo hyung sighed as if he was tired.

"Hah... Bin really..."

He seemed really troubled, but since they were dating, it wasn't without affection.

That reaction only heightened my curiosity.

It didn't seem to be a bad thing.

"Why? Does Bin noona still drink a lot?"

"I don't mind the drinking. Hm... It's hard to explain in detail."

"Yeah, that's true. I don't need the details."

"Since I'm her first boyfriend, she clings excessively. At this rate, she'll soon ask to move in together."

"......? Huh?"

"Why?"

"Well..."

There was something I didn't understand from hyung's story.

Bin noona was single until now? Does that even make sense?

Even though she drank a lot and always had dark circles under her eyes, she was still a very pretty noona.

"Bin noona never had a boyfriend before?"

"That's right. The first time we did it was her first ex... Ah, mistake. Forget I said that. Anyway, I'm her first."

"Wow... Judging by how she talks, I thought she had dated a few guys. She often gave advice too."

"Few? She seemed like she might have dated just one person at most. I never thought I'd be her first boyfriend."

"Interesting, but moving in together? Hyung, are you going to live with noona?"

"I don't know... Her parents are fully supportive, so if I'm not careful, it feels like they're trying to offload their drunkard daughter onto me."

Seeing Jeong-woo hyung, who seemed slightly haggard, as if he had been with Bin noona last night too, I got a feeling.

If hyung started living with Bin noona, he would surely be tightly held and eventually get married.

And that would surely be a joyous occasion.

The idea of the hyung and noona from the neighboring apartment, who I was close with, spending their lives together felt wonderful.

So I decided to cheer for Bin noona from that moment on.

When I imagined going on trips together with hyung's couple and my couple after Elli and I got married, it seemed incredibly fun.

"Show me around your place later if you start living together. But hyung, what song are we doing?"

"Let's pick a few when we get there."

After that, I didn't ask more about Bin noona. I was curious about various things since I was often tempted by Elli, but.

Hyung didn't seem like he would talk about such things, and it felt unfair to Bin noona to listen to them.

So I followed hyung while chatting about random things.

The place we arrived at with Jeong-woo hyung felt like a piano academy.

Inside, faint instrument sounds could be heard, and peeking in, there were several rooms lined up like in a karaoke room.

"Is this an academy?"

"A practice room. Think of it as a karaoke room without the karaoke machine."

"Oh~ So we have to pay to rent it?"

"It's not much, don't worry."

Hyung first went to the desk. Then, the woman there, who seemed to be in her 30s, greeted hyung with a bright smile.

"Jeong-woo, it's been a while. Have you thought about what we talked about last time?"

"Yes, yes. I'm not doing it. We'll take room 19."

"That's a shame~ By the way, who is this... Oh my! Who's this kid? A brother? Where did you find someone like him..."

"He's a neighbor's kid. He's not into music, so don't get any ideas. Let's go, kid."

"Oh, okay. Excuse me."

"Nice voice! If you ever think about doing music, come find me! With that face, you just need to be average!"

"Yes. Thank you."

Lightly brushing off the direct suggestion, I followed hyung ahead.

Entering the room at the far end, we were greeted by an empty space.

"Wow..."

"What do you think?"

"It's amazing. Is this a soundproof booth?"

"Yeah. The rooms can't mix sounds."

A quiet place, slightly larger than my room, with two chairs and a music stand.

Jeong-woo hyung sat down, took off the guitar case from his shoulder, and.

-Screech

Pulled out an acoustic guitar.

I hadn't expected it to be an acoustic guitar, not an electric guitar.

Hyung placed the guitar on his lap and positioned himself.

Then he gently plucked the strings with his fingers, humming a light tune.

The harmonious sound of his melodious voice and the acoustic guitar.

"This is amazing... Hyung, you're so cool!"

He wasn't trying to look cool; his familiar pose and hand movements naturally exuded coolness.

I was so impressed that I sincerely expressed my admiration, and hyung smirked.

"You have a good eye. Hey, I set these conditions to help with your love life, but Alicia doesn't understand it."

"My love life?"

"Yes, kid. What are you going to do for Alicia's next birthday?"

"Elli's present? I haven't thought about it yet. It's still a bit far off. But... I should start thinking about it..."

Elli's birthday present was always a big concern for me. If I gave her something too expensive, she would get mad, so it had to be affordable but nice.

It had to be a gift that showed my feelings for my childhood friend, now girlfriend.

It was easier said than done to choose.

Besides, since we'd been together since we were five, I'd already given her most of the usual gifts, making it even more challenging.

As I sighed softly, thinking about what to give this year, Jeong-woo hyung grinned and said.

"Lee Do-yoon. Listen carefully."

"What?"

"She won't care about the price of the gift, right?"

"That's true."

"The important thing is whether your feelings are in it, even if it doesn't cost money. Given her personality."

"That's also true."

"Then, if you learn to play an acoustic guitar from me and sing her a love song, how many points would that gift be worth?"

"......A hundred points!"

At hyung's words, fireworks went off in my head.

This was perfect. I couldn't think of any better gift.

Immediately, I knelt down to the guitar teacher in front of me, the romantic gift idea giver, and exclaimed.

"Master!"

"Alright."

"Please take care of me! Hyung, just say the word! I'll make time whenever you're available!"

"Hah... I was trying to help my neighbor kids with their love lives, and now I'm stuck... What is this. Practice hard and sing well. I'll enjoy myself too."

"Yes! I'll do my best!"

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