Chapter 209 - Able to survive

Youngmi had parted ways with them back at the airport, and the four of them were currently on the top floor of Oh Jangmi's bakery. In front of each of them was a slice of fancy cake.

Han Taehyun did not waste a second before inserting his fork into the cake and placing it inside his mouth. The boy's love for dessert seemed cute to Jinhee, and she let out a chuckle at that.

Looking towards Jinhee, Taehyun raised one of his eyebrows, and realizing that she had been staring towards Han Taehyun, a slight blush formed on Jinhee's face as she turned to look the other way.

What was wrong with her for staring at him in that way?

Staring at Jaehyun, Jinhee questioned, "Will you be attending school, Jaehyun, or be busy with idol activities?"

Jaehyun answered, "I have vacation for two weeks before work starts again."

Placing a piece of cake inside her mouth, Jinhee nodded. As always, the cake made by Jangmi tasted absolutely delicious and mouthwatering.

"Jinhee-ah," Taehyun called.

Turning towards Han Taehyun, Jinhee looked at him questioningly whilst raising one of her eyebrows. Lee Jinhee's eyes widened in surprise when she saw him standing up and walking closer to her.

Leaning down to Jinhee's height, Taehyun placed his hand on Jinhee's shoulder and brought his face near hers. Seeing how close his face was to hers, a slight blush formed on her cheeks.

"W-What are you doing?" Jinhee questioned as her heart beat rapidly within her chest, and nervousness brewed within her. Seeing how Chaewon and Jaehyun were here, Jinhee felt more embarrassed.

Before Jinhee could raise her hand to push Taehyun away, Taehyun opened his mouth and licked the corner of her mouth. Blinking her eyes multiple times, Jinhee tried to absorb what just happened.

Ahn Chaewon was shocked as well, and a gasp left her mouth. Kim Jaehyun, on the other hand, shook his head although possessive feelings arose within him. It wasn't easy for him to get over Jinhee, and he doubted that he would ever be able to do it.

After processing what just happened, a squeal left Jinhee's mouth, and extending her hands, she pushed Taehyun away. Seeing the smirk that formed on Taehyun's face, she jumped back in panic.

However, before Jinhee could fall down due to her chair losing its balance, Taehyun pulled her closer to him, and her face crashed into his chest. Hearing Taehyun's rapid heart beats, a blush formed on her cheeks.

"I would have done more to you, Jinhee-ah, if we weren't in the public," Taehyun vocalised— his deepened voice causing her face to further heat up.

Returning back to her senses, she moved away from him, and as a pink blush covered her cheeks, Jinhee's eyes glared at him. Whilst rubbing the corner of her lips fiercely with her hand, she raised her leg to step upon his foot.

"Han Taehee, you pervert!" Jinhee exclaimed. Seeing how Jaehyun and Chaewon were watching her, she was close to crying due to humiliation.

A chuckle left Taehyun mouth as he voiced out, "There was frosting, and I don't think it is good to waste food."

"Just stay away from me, you Pervert!" Jinhee exclaimed whilst moving her chair away from Taehyun— closer to Chaewon— and sitting down upon it.

A smile formed on Taehyun's face as he sat down on his chair , and looking at Jinhee, he said, "Thanks for the treat."

Taehyun then added, "I hope you know which treat I am talking about, Jinhee-ah."

Grabbing her fork, Jinhee was close to targeting it towards Taehyun. As she contemplated on which angle would hit hardest, Jaehyun voiced out, "Jinhee, Taehee wouldn't be able to eat if you glare at her with such a murderous aura."

"I am really close to killing her, Jaehyun. Very close," Jinhee voiced out.

Winkling at Jinhee, Taehyun cheekily vocalised, "We both know how you wouldn't be able to survive if I am dead."

"Heol! What type of rubbish is that? Everyone can clearly see how I will be happy with you being dead!" Jinhee said.

"Ah! Is that so? Jinhee-ah, do you remember how you held on to me the other day and cried endlessly about—"

Before Taehyun could continue, she interrupted him by saying, "Just eat your cake quietly and don't utter nonsense! Mentioning nonsense decreases one's appetite."

"But staring at you increases my appetite, Jinhee-ah," Taehyun expressed before licking the corner of his lips.

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On her way to Han Mansion, Jinhee was close to banging her head on the backseat of the car. The entire time Taehyun babbled utter nonsense, and she was close to beating him up.

"Yes, I admit Jaehyun might look handsome on stage. However, you must reject his advances. At this age, he has lots of girlfriends, and you—"

Before Taehee could continue, Jinhee exclaimed, "Stop! Stop! I get it! I understand what you're trying to say. You have been repeating the entire thing for tenth time now, and I have no interest in being Jaehyun's girlfriend, Taehee. If you mention about the one more time, I will really beat you up."

Raising his hand, Taehyun patted Jinhee's head and vocalised, "I am glad you understand this, Jinhee-ah. Remember, Jaehyun is a beast."

"Can we move on from Jaehyun now?" Jinhee asked whilst letting out a sigh of frustration.

"Sure, Jinhee-ah! I understand how taking about Jaehyun annoys you. Considering how much of a bastard that man is, it irritates me as well. Therefore, I won't bring up that man's name up again," Taehyun voiced out.

Taking in a deep breath, Jinhee said, "Taehyun, I'll be going to Lee Mansion tomorrow, and I will be staying there until the month ends. Don't worry too much. Grandfather Dowon is there, and I know he won't let anything happen to me."

Wearing a smile on his face, Taehyun said, "Sure you can go there!"

After a few seconds of silence, he added, "Only if I go along with you."