Chapter 115 - Jenga [1]

"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."

Sookyung chuckled and stated, "You seem completely clueless to this. I wonder what type of life did you lead prior to this. Anyway, it's simple.

You just pull out the block and say what it suggests. You put the block above the tower after you are done doing what it suggests, and this continues until the tower breaks."

"We could have just played truth or dare instead of doing something as troublesome as this," Jiwoo mumbled.

Nevertheless, deep inside, she was really excited to start it. Never did she have friends to play this with, and when she had seen other people do it, Jiwoo felt quite envious. However, now that she was about to experience this herself, although it was quite late, Jiwoo was happy.

"Even if you say that, the smile on your face shows otherwise. I guess right when I thought that you will be liking this. I am glad," he said.

At that realization, Jiwoo coughed and wiped that smile off of her face before saying, "Stop talking too much. You should go first."

"Alright," Sookyung vocalised, "But promise me one thing. You can not choose to lie if you get truth."

"Of course I won't. I am not the dishonest one among both of us. It is more likely for you to lie," Jiwoo pointed out.

Letting out a chuckle, he said, "It's pleasant to see how you know me that well, Daerin. I promise to not lie, and this time my promise is trustworthy. Then, let's get started."

Moon Jiwoo watched the boy with eager eyes as he moved his hand forward and carefully pulled a wooden block from the left. Once he was done with that, Jiwoo snatched the wooden block from his hand before he was able to read the contents.

"What's the size of your undėrwėȧr?" Jiwoo read before expressing, "Boring."

With that, she placed the block on top of the ground and stared at him with disinterest in her eyes.

"Aren't you curious?" Sookyung asked.

"Not exactly," she answered, "But since you picked this block, just do it. By the way, shouldn't you be at least slightly abashed? Do you go around, saying your undėrwėȧr's size to everyone?"

Shrugging his shoulders, he said, "I wonder if this is something I should be shy about. And about my undėrwėȧr's size, let's just say it's—"

Before Oh Sookyung about to continue further, Jiwoo interrupted him and stated, "You know what, don't say anything. This is too much for someone like me, and let's move on."

"Why? Didn't you say that you are experienced? What are you being so shy for?" he teased.

Deciding to ignore Oh Sookyung's words, she looked at the tower, and extending her hand towards the tower, she pulled out one of the blocks. Seeing how she had successfully managed to do it, a smile formed on her face.

"I did it," she spoke out.

Turning the wooden block, she read the contents of the block, and seeing how Jiwoo's face turned pale at the sight of it, Sookyung raised one of his eyebrows.

"What is it?" he vocalised.

"Can't we just change it?" Jiwoo mumbled.

"I guess there is no problem with that," he said, "But are you going to be a coward, Shin Daerin? I thought you were not as lame as that. I wanted to play this with you because I thought that you would be fun, but it seems that you are another one of those person who runs away from dates. Kind of disappointing, but it's not like I can force—"

"How in the world do you expect me to kiss you on your lips then, Oh Sookyung?" she questioned before continuing, "I can complete all the dares other than this! This is too much!"

Placing on a confused expression, Sookyung vocalised, "What's wrong with that? Everyone kisses around these days. What's there to act so shy and conservative about it?"

"Are you trying to pick a fight with me? Anyway, there is no way I will be able to do this. I thought I made it clear to you earlier," Jiwoo argued.

"Ah! So, Shin Daerin is a coward who can't complete a dare. That actually has a nice ring to it. Plus it seems that you are not as experienced as you claim to be."