Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Sitting at the dining table, Dokyun started to eat the prepared meal with a collar around his neck. Even though he was still restrained, being able to eat with his own hands was definitely an improvement from his previous meal.

Uh, come on, eat

Ah yes. thank you for the food. Ill eat well.

Hehe

He smiled at her and began eating. It was one of the rules here to say I will eat well before the meal. So, he added it in my sentence, as even though he had made a strong resolution, he did not want to show much change in his outward behavior.

Its delicious. Did you learn to cook separately?

Hehe

Dokyun spoke kindly and gently. He had to make the most of her favor for him. Thinking that way, he complimented Eun-ah and continued eating with his head bowed.

But it really is delicious.

he picked up his chopsticks and ate the meat. The seasoning was well balanced and the juice that came out every time he chewed it mixed harmoniously. The slightly smoky aroma also added a rich flavor.

I dont have to worry about food.

He probably wouldnt have to worry about food until he escaped. In fact, Isnt it that Im eating better than when I lived alone?

As he continued his meal, he heard Eun-ahs voice from across the table.

Would you like some more?

Ah yes. Please.

He smiled and nodded at her offer. Eating on his own after just one day of not being able to felt particularly special. Being fed as he was bound and restrained was uncomfortable and shameful.

Dokyun looked at Eun-ah, who was holding his rice bowl and was walking toward the rice cooker, and then turned his head to her bowl, placed at the dining table.

Shes hardly eating.

He hadnt seen her eat in the morning either. Considering that she had been glued to me almost all day, this must have been her first meal today. After the meal started, she only ate a few bites at first and then kept staring at me.

Indigestion? Poor appetite?

She had a body that strongly gave the impression that it would be better for her health and appearance to gain weight by eating more. Although he didnt know the reason, it didnt seem like she placed much importance on her own meals.

Because he felt burdened by the gaze that seemed to be staring at me, even though he wasnt curious myself, Dokyun couldnt help but ask about it.

By the way wont you eat more, Eun-ah?

Eun-ah, who was handing over the rice bowl to him, answered with blushed cheeks and a sweet smile.

I, I feel happy just looking at Mr. Bee eat

Haha

Why was she acting like my mother?

Watching her perform the act of being satisfied just by looking at him eat, Dokyun let out an awkward laugh.

Its burdensome

The gaze that observed him with sparkling anticipation was too burdensome. Even though the food was delicious, it felt like he couldnt digest it under that gaze.

He erased the awkwardness from his expression and showed a look of concern before speaking to her again.

Nevertheless, you should still eat. If something happens and Eun-ah collapses, Ill be so sad.

Eughh

At Dokyuns words, Eun-ah, who was sitting across from him, made a strange sound and bowed her head deeply.

Yeah, but

Were eating together, right? I would also be so happy to see Eun-ah enjoy her food

This was driving him crazy. Even as he spoke, goosebumps appeared on his skin.

What kind of life those people live who can say these things so easily?

Well, then

Fortunately, whether it was due to my embarrassing words or not, she began to eat the rice in front of him, scooping it up with her spoon little by little.

It was now the decisive moment.

Once. Im going to say it just once.

With his stomach twisted so much that Dokyun felt like he could throw up any moment, he smiled and spoke.

Eat a lot. Eun-ah is the cutest when she eats.

Hehe

Again and again

Please go to sleep

Dokyun tried to ignore the sensations that tried to make him fall asleep before her, but it was a strange thing.

When he closed his eyes, he could hear sounds, such as the beating of his own pulse, and the small noises around him. Things that only became apparent when he stopped trying to follow them with his eyes began to touch his body.

-Phew Phew

Faint breathing that spread thinly.

-Thump, thump.

Slowly beating heart.

-Tap Tap

Her fingers that tapped rhythmically on his arm.

And, and

A faint voice seeped into his ears as if it would quiet down at any moment.

A comfortable feeling enveloped his body, releasing tension and scattering consciousness.

I have to be awake!

He had to focus, but he was already in a situation where sleep was pouring over him. Any other action would only prove that He was not asleep.

Perhaps he was too tired. His exhausted body surrendered to the embrace of sleep, and the thought of taking out the key gradually faded away.

Oh

Finally, his consciousness succumbed to the overwhelming sleepiness.

*****

Hm, Mr. Bee?

Eun-ahs head lifted involuntarily. Amid the faint light, she saw a face peacefully asleep.

Ah, oh

He had fallen asleep. She felt a sense of disappointment as if she had only talked to herself.

Mmm Ah, no

She suppressed the fleeting sense of disappointment and lowered her head again.

Yes, today is not the end

Thats right. Today was not the end. Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and beyond, they could continue to live together.

She was not alone anymore. With Mr. Bee by her side, she didnt have to feel lonely anymore.

Eun-ah closed her eyes and heard the sound of a low heartbeat. She felt a pleasant warmth and fragrance that continued to envelop her.

Strangely enough, even though they clearly used the same body wash, a different warm and cozy fragrance emanated from his body. It was a scent with an absurdly addictive quality that made her lose focus and made her smell only that scent.

As she enjoyed the fragrance for a long time, her head started to feel dizzy. Something was missing. She wanted to fill herself up more with this scent, to be completely satisfied by that fragrance throughout her body. Unfortunately, that scent did not quench her thirst but instead made her want more and more, little by little.

Eun-ahs head lifted. This person, who had been sleeping for a long time, looked so absurd to her. She felt so lonely and hollow inside like she was drying up and dying, but this person was sleeping so peacefully. It felt really absurd to her.

His mouth opened as he slept. Eun-ah could see his bright red tongue between his parted lips.

-Gulp.

Saliva flowed down her throat. The mornings memories, which had been reflecting in her mind all day, shone again.

Sniffle

It was embarrassing and shameful, but she couldnt stop thinking about it. Her face had turned red with embarrassment and her body, which was grown up, wanted to hug him tightly

Heuuuk

Oh no, its happening again.

The strange fever that had been tormenting her all day had come back. The strange heat that rang from her belly began to burn her whole body and her tongue twitched as if it would swell.

T-This is a-all b-because of Mr. B-Bee

Tears were about to fall. It was so hot that she felt like she was going to die, and her head felt weird again, but the person in front of her was sleeping comfortably as if nothing had happened.

I-I didnt do anything wrong, its a-all Mr. Bees fault

Yeah. So, dont blame me.

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