【Book Chapter 3】
The two people's lips gently overlapped.
Gaeul took a deep breath. She caught the strong scent of alcohol on him. It was a peculiar aroma, reminiscent of burning wood or the earthy smell of a dense forest. It was similar to the whiskey she had occasionally tasted at his place.
He had mentioned drinking at Lee Gajun's place earlier, so it seemed that Dohyun had brought another bottle of fine alcohol. Ever since he started dating Gaeul, Dohyun often brought good drinks to share with Gajun, seemingly trying to get on his good side. At first, Gajun had been wary of him, suspecting it was some sort of bribe, but now, Gajun had grown so comfortable with him that he was the one seeking him out.
Even though he often drank with Gajun, Dohyun had never shown himself this drunk before. Considering how much Gajun’s tolerance had grown from drinking with Dohyun, it was hard to believe.
Seo Dohyun was undeniably different from his usual self, not only in scent but also in his movements. He would cautiously and tenderly lick her lips and entwine his tongue with hers, only to suddenly grow intense, almost devouring her with his urgency. When Gaeul, feeling overwhelmed, tried to pull her lips away, he would become gentle again, almost as if pleading with her not to stop. It was as though he had completely lost control of both his emotions and strength.
Chu, smooch, chuu
The kiss was anything but lukewarm — a fusion of caution and ferocity, constantly shifting between extremes. Every time he pressed her aggressively, Gaeul instinctively retreated to the bed, inching backwards, and Dohyun followed her relentlessly. As her body was gradually pushed back, it came to a stop against the wall, and just as her head was about to hit it, Dohyun's palm slid between the wall and her head, gently cradling the back of her head.
Finally, their lips parted.
Their intense gazes met at close range. Perhaps because of the alcohol, he seemed even hotter than usual. Every brush of their hands, wrists, or forearms — even through the fabric of his shirt — radiated heat. Even his breath felt scalding.
"I almost forgot."
"...What?"
"I was supposed to start with your pussy,"
“Haaa…”
He exhaled a hot breath as he began unbuttoning his shirt. If it weren’t for the smell of alcohol and the unusual kiss, his face looked so composed it was hard to believe he was drunk. His eyes showed no signs of swelling as if he had never cried, and his skin appeared almost pale.
He was so strikingly handsome it was hard to find any trace of vulnerability. Who could possibly think he was drunk?
“I’m going to eat you out and then fuck you right away, so it would be better to take off your clothes beforehand.”
Ah, she had forgotten that when this man drank a lot, his words and behaviour tended to become vulgar.
Gaeul quickly snapped out of her thoughts, placing her hand on the buttons of her pyjamas. Seo Dohyun had gifted her these some time ago.
"Ah, then I should..."
"You stay still. I'll do the unwrapping myself."
He smirked.
"Looks like the guest will be the one receiving the housewarming gift."
In front of Gaeul, Dohyun was an easy man.
Just one kiss was enough to make him feel better, just like always. He didn’t believe her decision to break up would go away after a single kiss, but he liked how proactive Gaeul was in their relationship at this very moment. If they wanted to be together tomorrow too, tonight had to become a night they would never forget.
"In return, the guest will try to diligently suck on the host’s pussy."
“...”
His enthusiasm was a little overwhelming, even intimidating, but Gaeul didn’t bother to tell Dohyun to stop. When they first started dating, she felt so embarrassed whenever he went down on her, but as it happened more often, she found herself quite enjoying it now.
Seo Dohyun unbuckled his belt and pulled down his pants and underwear in one swift motion. Without her glasses, her vision was blurry, but she had memorised his body so well that she could picture it with her eyes closed. From his broad, firm shoulders to his sculpted chest muscles and defined abs, his flawless physique was something she could never tire of. Below that perfect frame, the silhouette of his imposing and formidable penis came into view.
Gaeul swallowed dry saliva without realising it.
Even after countless encounters, his manhood remained intimidatingly large and difficult to adjust to. Contrary to his flawless appearance, his thick veins and girth were almost as large as an adult woman's wrist. He became a completely different person before and after taking off his clothes.
Come to think of it, Lee Gajun had once said something like that.
"If you look closely, Director Seo seems to have a triple personality."
"What do you mean by triple personality? It’s not even a double personality."
"At work, he’s completely rational and cold, like pure logic personified. People often say we all wear social masks at work, so that’s fair enough. But when he’s with you, he’s so kind it’s like he’s a different person. And when he talks to me privately, he actually comes across as pretty human, too."
"Then isn’t that just a double personality?"
"No, I think there’s one more. He’s my boss and your boyfriend, so I try not to say much about him, but sometimes when he looks at you, there’s something chilling in his gaze. As a man, I can tell you it’s definitely not normal. Be careful."
At the time, Gaeul had pretended not to notice, but she was genuinely surprised. How had Lee Gajun, who had never even been intimate with Seo Dohyun, managed to notice his other side?
Seo Dohyun was undeniably different in bed from his usual self. As he had once described himself, he could be persistent, even obsessive, and he often revealed this side of him to her. This trait became especially pronounced when he was under the influence of alcohol. Tonight, being the drunkest she had ever seen him, it was clear their encounter wouldn’t end easily. Gaeul swallowed nervously.
Thud.
Dohyun, now completely undressed, removed his watch and placed it on the nightstand, indicating that he was done. He returned to the bed and began unbuttoning Gaeul’s pyjamas. As he undid the second button, his hand suddenly paused.
"Lee Gaeul."
"Yes?"
"You’re not wearing a bra?"
"Oh, I usually don’t wear one when I’m home alone."
“Ha... You just wander around like this?”
Without realising it, Dohyun blurted out a comment out of habit and then quickly shut his mouth. Was this kind of meddling the reason why she wanted to break up with him? Maybe he was just too old and too narrow-minded.
"In the winter, it’s fine if I just throw a coat over it."
If she wore a coat, yes, no one would notice. But he still didn’t like it. Even if he wrapped her up tightly in several layers so that only he could see her, it still wouldn’t feel like enough. The thought of Lee Gaeul shedding even a single layer, whether anyone else noticed or not, didn’t sit well with him.
"...Is this comfortable?"
“It’s really comfortable.”
The correct answer here would be 'Then do whatever you want.' Seo Dohyun moved his lips to say those words, but he couldn’t get them out. Drunk Seo Dohyun was irrational and childish, but today, he needed to impress Lee Gaeul to avoid being dumped, so he decided to find a reasonable middle ground.
“Instead, since it’s cold, make sure to wear a thick coat with as many layers as possible.”
After saying that, he lowered his head and pressed his lips to Gaeul’s breast. His lips sank into her pure white skin, sucking her skin softly before pulling away with a faint popping sound. A clear kiss mark was left next to her nipple.
Having brought it to this point, she would likely be extra cautious and continue to cover it up for a while, even if just out of concern. Of course, he had plans to additionally create a bright red flower field on her chest while having sex.
"Hmm, I will."
Satisfied with her answer, Dohyun smirked. He tossed her top to the floor, then lifted her into his arms and laid her down on the bed. Afterwards, he simultaneously pulled down both her pyjama pants and underwear.
"Ha..."
Finally, her naked body was revealed, and it was as breathtaking as always. No matter how much he thought about it, her body was flawless. The skin that brushed against his palm was softer than flour, and although her limbs were slender and long, her hips and chest had just the right amount of flesh to fit perfectly in his hands. It was like gazing at a work of art, composed of delicate bones and feminine curves. The thought that he might never see this again made him feel distraught.
"Spread your legs."
Gaeul looked at him and slowly spread her legs. She didn’t seem to realise, but without her contact lenses or glasses, she tended to become bolder during sex. Perhaps it was because she couldn’t see how shameful her actions were, but even in situations where she would normally shy away from his gaze in embarrassment, she now stared at him intently, as if curious about what expression he was making.
Seo Dohyun liked the look in her eyes. He wanted Gaeul to be more curious about him and long for him. He leaned in closer and licked around her eyes. When his tongue made contact, there seemed to be a faint salty taste lingering.
"You must have cried a lot."
“It’s nothing to worry about.”
If it were up to him, he would soak every part of her, even her eyeballs, with his saliva to erase every tear stain from her eyes. He hated seeing Gaeul cry.
"You can only cry when we’re rolling around in bed together."
Peck.
Dohyeon briefly kissed the corner of her eye before moving down. He then spread her thighs with both hands and buried his face between her legs. As the scent of Gaeul grew stronger, his penis swelled to the point of discomfort. He brushed his nose through her pubic hair, parted her labia with his lips, and thrust his tongue inside.
"Hng."
Gaeul reflexively closed her legs and let out a moan. In that state, Dohyun moved his tongue and licked the fluids that were already dripping from her entrance. Despite not having done anything yet, arousal was already leaking out.
He liked how her body responded so honestly. It was proof that he was still sexually attractive to Gaeul. At the same time, it meant that her body had become familiar with his and that there was still a chance for him to be with her.
Smooch, suck, slurp.
Dohyun pushed his tongue into her and eagerly sucked at her lower region. Gaeul let out a breathy gasp. She had felt it from the moment they kissed, but perhaps due to the alcohol, he was definitely different than usual — much more instinctual, moving like an animal.
He buried his lips in her vulva and used his fingers to locate and apply pressure to her clitoris. As he pressed the small piece of flesh, hardened from the rush of blood, with his thumb and rubbed it in circles, Gaeul's body quivered in response.
"Euung..."
She let out a soft moan and slowly moved her hips. It was a signal that she was ready for more.
Dohyun lifted his face and began sucking on her clitoris. As he swiftly teased her sensitive spot with his tongue, Gaeul, overcome by the surge of pleasure, tangled her fingers in Seo Dohyun's hair, his head buried between her legs.
"A-ah, hngh, wait. It's too intense. Ah."
Seo Dohyun thought he was moving as usual, but in reality, he was moving faster and stronger. The alcohol had impaired his ability to control his strength, and his rational thoughts had long since faded, leaving only his instincts, freed from the reins of reason, to satisfy his desires.
Seo Dohyun seemed pleased with Gaeul's moans and stimulated her inner flesh even more. Then, he inserted his long middle finger into her glistening entrance, slick with a mix of saliva and vaginal fluid.
"Ah...!"
Gaeul stiffened and gasped for breath. Although it was typically a rough process, the start was never easy. Dohyun skillfully found the spot that made her feel good and traced her inner walls as he entered. The narrow, hot, and wet walls tightly gripped his finger.
Squelch, squelch.
At first, even a single finger was difficult for her to take, but soon, when he roughly thrust into her, she would make sounds of pleasure. The thought made his movements more urgent. The strong stimulation caused Gaeul to twist her waist in response.
"Heuugh, it feels strange. Ahh... I think something is going to come out... Nnngh, wait, please stop. Ahh!"
"Just cum. I'll replace the bed, mattress, and bedding with all-new ones as a housewarming gift."
The fluid that dripped down his hand soaked it. From her genitals, a series of squelching sounds followed the movement of his hand.
"Ah, but, hngh, ugh... then move aside. Heuugh, ahh...!"
Gaeul pushed his head away, but he didn't budge. In the end, she couldn't move him and reached her climax. Her waist arched and stiffened.
Pit, pit.
Then, a clear fluid emerged from below. Dohyun didn't move his face, drinking it all. His masculine Adam's apple bobbed noticeably. Every time he swallowed the liquid, the pressure increased below, intensifying the stimulation for her.
"Heuuh... ah..."
Gaeul tightly gripped the rolled-up sheet. She wanted to stop him from drinking that, but the words wouldn’t come out. Tears flowed again from her red, swollen eyes. Though she hadn’t had a single sip of alcohol, her mind was in chaos, as if she were drunk from Seo Dohyun’s influence.
"Haa..."
Finally, Dohyun removed his face from her pussy, gripped his penis, and watched the fluid flowing down in an arc with cloudy eyes. Most of it had been swallowed by him, but a few trickles escaped, leaving her pussy and the sheet below soaked with the fluid that had been flowing since earlier. Dohyun licked his lips as he looked at her pussy. Then, he quickly moved his hand. The fluid mixed with pre-ejaculate acted as a lubricant on his penis. He threw his head back and exhaled a breath filled with heat.
“Ah... Gaeel.”
“Haah, ha, yes...”
“I love you."
Gaeul froze for a moment. Seo Dohyun was often affectionate, but he wasn't the type to easily say the words ‘I love you.’ At times, that had been a source of frustration for her, but as she came to understand the weight those words carried, she began to appreciate his carefulness instead.
She disliked men who swore and drunk men, but with Seo Dohyun, she found it endearing when he swore in bed, and she liked it even more when he got this drunk. Moments like these, where she could see him acting purely on instinct, were exceedingly rare. The words ‘I love you,’ which were so hard to hear from him under normal circumstances, only came out in moments like this — when he was drunk.
“Me too. I love you so much.”
The motion of his hand on his penis grew faster. He clenched his teeth and let out a groan that sounded almost like a growl.
"Fuck."
With a low curse, Seo Dohyun came to a halt. Semen spurted from the tip of his glans, staining her pussy and lower abdomen. A rich, heady scent, reminiscent of chestnut flowers, [1] quickly filled the air around them.
Dohyun tilted his head slightly askew and locked eyes with Gaeul.
“Huh... You love me?”
“Yes.”
He furrowed his brows.
"But why are you trying to break up?"
"...What? I've never done anything like that."
"You were going to break up with me today."
"I've never even thought about that."
Gaeul answered with a bewildered expression. Dohyun continued, looking puzzled.
"Then why did you call me while crying earlier? And who was the man at the door?"
“There’s someone in this officetel who seems a bit mentally unstable. On my way to take out the trash, I saw him standing in front of my door, and it startled me so much that I cried.”
“...”
"And what I wanted to say is that I want to invite Dohyun to my house on our date tomorrow."
Gaeul, feeling embarrassed, tried to close her legs but realised they were wet, so she spread them again.
"Um, I think I need to clean this up. Could you pass me some wet wipes...?"
"I'll clean it up. And Gaeul.”
"...Yes?"
"Then how much do you like me?"
For a moment, Gaeul doubted her own ears. She couldn't believe that Seo Dohyun would ask such a question. She couldn't make out his expression clearly because it was blurry, but he seemed very serious.
"A lot?"
"If I asked you to marry me, would you?"
“Is this really a proposal?”
"I must be drunk and speaking my true feelings. I misspoke. I'll do the proposal properly later, so pretend you didn't hear this."
Dohyun ran his hand through his hair. After ejaculating once, he seemed to be finally sobering up.
"If I were to get married, of course, I'd want to marry you, Seo Dohyun. But considering our significant differences in background, I thought you wouldn't even think about it..."
Before inviting Seo Dohyun, Gaeul had thought a lot about it. Dohyun and she lived in completely different worlds. Although her brother Gajun worked under him, Dohyun had already risen to a position where he rarely crossed paths with Gajun and was destined to climb even higher in the future.
He frequently came to their place to hang out, so there was no way Dohyun didn't know about it. Gaeul was concerned about her modest studio apartment, which was even more shabby than when she lived with Gajun. But when he said that even a shack would be fine, it suddenly occurred to her that, to him, an old apartment, a villa, a studio, or a shack might all look the same. If Seo Dohyun had been the type of person to judge her based on what she had, he never would have met her in the first place.
Even so, love was love, and marriage was marriage. It was common to hear stories of chaebols arranging marriages for strategic reasons and then having affairs on the side. There was no way that the two of them could be tied together as families. As a result, the thought of marriage naturally seemed like a more distant prospect.
"Team Leader Seo is a bit different, you know? He said he wouldn’t let anything hurt you, but if something happens, make sure to let me know."
When Gaeul first started dating Seo Dohyun, her brother Gajun often expressed concern about the relationship, hinting at his worries about their differences in their background.
However, the moment the drunken Dohyun stepped into her place tonight, Gaeul found herself seriously imagining a future with him for the first time. Seo Dohyun gave her the feeling that, no matter when, where, or in what state he was, if Gaeul wanted him, he would come to her. Just having him there made any danger feel insignificant, and the noise from the neighbours sounded like background music. Seo Dohyun's mere presence made this small studio apartment feel like a proper home. Just being by his side felt like home.
To think that he, of all people, was meeting her with serious intentions. She knew he was a serious person, but this was the first time he had directly spoken about something beyond just dating.
"If I didn't have marriage in mind, why would I keep accepting drinks from Assistant Manager Lee?"
"I thought you just needed someone to drink with when you were bored. Since you’ve gotten closer while working together."
"I'm not that free. These days, I'm so busy just trying to keep up with you and work at the company is endless. On top of that, I’ve been making time to try to get on Assistant Manager's good side, so even if I had five bodies, it wouldn't be enough. Every time I go home, I think it would be easier to live if you were here, but since you're still young and have a lot you want to do, I’ve been holding back on marriage talk because I didn’t want to pressure you."
“...Are you serious?”
“Do I look sober enough to be lying right now?”
“You could be talking nonsense because you're drunk.”
“It’s the truth coming out. If you don’t believe me, check in the morning.”
Gaeul smiled and slowly nodded. It was a bit frustrating that she couldn't see Seo Dohyun’s face clearly at that moment, but she still felt good. Seo Dohyun tended to be more honest when he was drunk. So, these words must be sincere.
“More than that, Seo Dohyun, why did you think I wanted to end our relationship?”
“I thought you were being distant lately, so I figured you might be preparing to break up.”
"I must have been preoccupied. Settling in after my first move to live independently was quite a task, especially with so much to organise — and the neighbours turned out to be a bit eccentric. Plus, there’s the issue with the noise between the floors... You probably heard it already.”
Thump, thump, thump, thump.
Rattle, rattle, rattle...
Woof, woof~!
Only then did the surrounding noise begin to reach Seo Dohyun's ears. The old studio was so drafty that it quickly cooled their heated passion, and the noise from the floors and walls was intense. The neighbours made noise as if they were living in detached houses, without any consideration.
Translator's Corner:
[1] The male chestnut flowers of Castanea sativa (sweet chestnut) have been reported to emit an odor resembling human semen during flowering. This scent is believed to come from compounds like (E)-beta-ocimene in the tree's pollen, which can produce a musky, semen-like smell. While Castanea sativa, native to southern Europe, Turkey, and the Caucasus, is more commonly associated with this odor, Castanea mollissima (native to China and East Asia) may also produce similar floral scents, though less frequently.
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