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20. Feeling at risk

Myungho's voice permeated the air, low and quiet, but clearly.

At that moment, Seyun opened her mouth to say something and froze.

My heart was pounding.

My lips are parched, and my cheeks are hot again. But as if I'm missing the timing,

“♪♪”

A short, loud, sudden vibration.

Myeongho takes out his phone, checks the screen, and then bows his head slightly to Seyun.

디에잇(명호)

“Excuse me. I need to take a call.”

Although his words were polite, his expression was slightly more indifferent than usual.

He picks up his cell phone, walks quietly to the living room window, and begins to talk quietly.

디에잇(명호)

“Okay. Uh, I can go now. … Okay, I understand. I’ll be there in 30 minutes.”

It was a short and concise conversation.

Seyun stands blankly in the middle of the living room, fiddling with her fingernails and staring into space.

정세연

“…Ah… Yes… Have a nice day…”

Even though he said that, his voice became smaller without him knowing it.

After finishing the call, Myeongho returns and puts on his black jacket.

The movements were neat and precise, and a familiar perfume wafted through the air.

디에잇(명호)

“I have to go out because I have a schedule. Today might be a bit long.”

He speaks calmly. Seyeon nods her head, trying to act as if nothing happened.

정세연

“Yes. Take care on your way.”

He answers briefly, as if by habit, with a “yes” and walks towards the front door.

The door lock quietly beeps, the door closes, and silence falls again.

Seyeon stares blankly at the front door he left through.

Bring both hands together in front of your chest and very slowly close your eyes.

정세연

“…That won’t do… A person like that…”

The voice was almost as small as a breath.

정세연

“…Popular, handsome… There’s no way anyone would like me anyway…”

The moment those words left my mouth, my heart pounded loudly.

정세연

‘But… why am I so nervous…’

Seyeon slowly sits down on the living room sofa. She lowers her head and covers her face with both hands.

Sunlight was still softly filtering through the gaps in the curtains.

Despite the warmth, Seyun's heart kept shaking.

정세연

“…Really… dangerous…”

Her lips tremble slightly.

And then it falls to the floor like a soliloquy that no one can hear.

****

Sunlight was slowly seeping into the living room through the window.

Seyun was sitting curled up on the sofa, the blanket covering her knees, staring blankly at the floor.

My head was abuzz with complex emotions. A quiet soliloquy escaped me.

정세연

“Wake up, Jeong Se-yeon… What are you excited about right now… It’s just a fleeting relationship.”

My fingertips pinch the edge of the blanket for no reason.

정세연

“We’re just sharing the same house for a little while… well…”

But, contrary to the words that came out of my mouth, the one word that Myeongho left behind kept lingering in my mind.

디에잇(명호)

'It was just cute.'

At that moment, the phone screen flickered and vibrated as if it had turned on a light.

A familiar name appeared on the screen.

정세연

"...Yumin.."

As soon as I picked up the phone, a cheerful voice poured out over the phone.

지유민

[Hey!! Come out now! I have something to give you and let's eat!! I'm bored, so come out quickly!]

정세연

“Uh… uh. I’ll go now!”

After a moment of hesitation, Siyeon jumped up and started preparing to go out.

Somehow, rather than being trapped alone with all my thoughts, I wanted to get some fresh air.