Next stage!

It was about 8 in the evening when Ijin went for a shower after a bone creaking training. He didn't have any fixed schedule for training himself, rather he picks any time he finds himself free. Whether it's in the middle of the night or early morning before sunrise, he doesn't go with the chore schedule.

After taking a brief washover, he changed his clothes into blue trousers and a white shirt with a jacket over his shoulders. Since the nights become a little chilly here, people generally wear a layer or two while going out.

After taking an extra minute on himself, Ijin left his room and descended to the ground floor where the exquisite fragrance of beef was fermenting in the air. Ijin didn't wait before dashing inside the kitchen where he saw the two ladies of the house preparing the table.

Upon noticing the towering figure inside the hall, the face of both beautiful women lit up in an instant.

"Someone is looking quite charming today." With her raised brow the raven-haired woman despite being in her early thirties seems so youthful and energetic that young boys often flock around her workplace, asked with a smile.

"Thanks, ajumma. Coming from you I think I can rest assured about my looks." The older woman was a hair stylist and has worked in this profession since she left her educational path. Even though she doesn't get ready very often, her sense of style always leaves Ijin speechless, and at the same time his greed to do something more increases.

"Hmm. Judging from your sudden self-consciousness about your looks, I guess tonight a pretty girl is going to have a great time." Ijin paused for a second upon hearing her words, but when he realized that he only felt something odd, a sigh left his lips.

'Her choice of words.'

"Are you going on a date Oppa?" Dayun asked Ijin in a low voice despite being already cleared about his intention for dressing up.

"I won't say that as a date but yeah pretty much like that..." Suddenly Dayun turned exposing her face which had a small smile plastered which for some reason felt quite unusual for Ijin.

Ijin didn't point it out...more like, he didn't want to for some reason.

Soon everyone settled down at the table with lots of delicacies arranged on top. Soup, rice, meat, salad...everything made Ijin's salivary gland work at an extra pace.

"It's really delicious Dayun! Everything is nothing less than perfect." Ijin genuinely complimented while he immense himself in the food which his dear sister prepared.

Dayun in response only smiled and also started eating with quite a small chunk at a time. Just like a bird gnawing.

After dinner which went under a slightly uncomfortable silence, Ijin left the house nearly at half past 8.

Soo-Ah invited him at 9 and since he had still half an hour he thought to walk slowly rather than using his breath. While thinking of the day and the slight change of behavior in Dayun's personality Ijin walked in the direction in which he got the navigation pinpoint.

'Is it because of what happened two days ago or maybe....' Ijin shook his head as the second reason started formulating in his mind. He was quite sure that what came fleetingly into his mind, could never be the reason for Dayun's trouble.

He sped up his pace as if to shoo off the useless thoughts. The wind passed by his face making his body slightly cold but not to the point where it could make him shiver. The night sky and the illumination from the city roads made the walk even more pleasant.

The place he was going was a station away so rather than taking the train he walked at a decent pace and reached his destination in 25 minutes.

'I am early...Argh! It seems like I am desperate.' While thinking about whether he should wait for another five minutes before going inside or not, Ijin started walking to and fro around the main gate of the house.

"Hey! Are you here for someone?" Suddenly a voice broke his train of thoughts as he turned in the direction of the source.

Faded blond hair, small yet beautiful face couple with a body that generally Ijin never have seen in his last life. Two heavenly mounds looked more enlarged because the two slim hands crossed under them. A slightly taller, perfect for being a model and aura of a proud and arrogant woman.

Every characteristic was the same as he expected in her but even with all his expectations and preparation when he saw someone which he only saw virtually, his body naturally got froze in its place.

The other party wasn't any different. When she called for Ijin she was somewhat suspicious of him but when his body moved in her direction, she felt she was facing some sort of young actor from a Korean drama. Truly fascinating.

Both parties didn't utter a single word and just stared at each other with different kinds of thoughts building inside. If not for the sudden interjection, then who knows how long they would have stood there making holes in each other.

"He is here for me." A slight annoyed and dominant voice resonated in the surrounding before Ijin and the blondie turned their head toward it.

"Hoh! Not bad is for your first time." The blond-haired girl raised her brows in amazement but the latter one didn't take it casually.

"Yeah, thanks. So keep your tits away from him." A frown formed on the slightly older girl as Soo-Ah warned with a tight frown before she moved toward Ijin.

"Let's go." She didn't wait for him to reply before she pulled his arm and started walling in the opposite direction from where Ijin came from. Ijin let her do as she pleased as he sensed how agitated she was currently.

After walking for about 100 meters Ijin took her hand which was entangled with her arm and made her halt for a second. Soo-Ah became confused and slightly embarrassed upon what she had just shown some minute ago but before she could utter a single word, Ijin took the big backpack which she had draped over her shoulder and hooked it on his left arm.

After that, he took the hand connected with her and smoothly joined their palm.

"Now better." Soo-Ah rolled her eyes upon seeing how good he could be at a time like this. A slight crimson hue covered her ears too when she noticed how delicately he was holding her hand.

"Aren't you taking advantage of the situation," Soo-Ah said in a low tone however she didn't have any plan to let go of his hold.

"Getting your breast pressing against my arm could have been counted as taking advantage. You should thank me that I settled for this much." Soo-Ah's eyes went wide upon realizing what she have been doing for some time.

She didn't say any word but with an uncontrollable blush narrowed her eyes at Ijin before pinching his hand quite hard.

"Don't be so direct about these things will ya?" She said while trying to make her tone of annoyance but the butterflies forming in her belly betrayed her motive.

"I learned it from you." Since the first day of school Ijin only had associated with Soo-Ah, which naturally brought them closer and eventually let them know each other's personalities. Soo-Ah didn't have much of an idea how Ijin usually behaves as what she saw on the first day, Ijin stayed always like that. On the other side in so short time, she already had showcased so many embarrassing sides of her that she feel irritated with herself already.

"Am I that direct?" She asked with her eyes getting around like the moon which brought Ijin gaze to her.

" 'Wipe your sweat. It's distracting my senses and pulling my focus upon you'. That's what you said on the second day of our friendship." Ijin raised his index finger as he made a gesture of remembering.

Soo-Ah again pinched his finger hard before replying.

"When did we become friends?" Ijin looked at her in a real amusing manner, before a chuckle left his lips.

"You invited me on a date not as a friend then what could be my relation with you...hmmm?" Ijin left the trail at it as he knew the other party has lost it and was blushing furiously. He knew where to pull back so he didn't say anything and let the lady take the lead from there.

Soon they reached the hill of a mountain as Ijin expected. The trek wasn't tough but Soo-Ah took at least 3 breaks in between even though she only had her body weight to carry.

"*Huff*Huff* How th*hah* the fuck you have so much stamina." Ijin felt like joking again but looking at her current appearance he held it. He only had seen her in uniform before this day.

But today she was wearing denim hot pants with a blue and black striped shirt which slowed the asset which mostly gets hidden under the school uniform. And since climbing mountains brought natural heat, she undid the upper two buttons which showed a tight 'V' whenever she leaned forward.

The sweat did a great job to make her look more erotic and inviting. Naturally, as a healthy young man, Ijin was drawn to her but didn't let his eyes become obvious.

"Want me to carry you?" He asked in a total innocent manner, not a single hidden intent behind it.

"..no it's okay. It's just there." How much Ijin tried to hide it Soo-Ah saw him gawking at her quite hard for some time which brought conflicted thoughts inside her mind. On one hand, she was somewhat happy that Ijin was looking at her in the way he doesn't look at anyone, and on the other hand, she was frowning at why she cared about his opinion so much.

Soon they both reached the mountain top which wasn't far from the foot point. But still, the howling winds and decrement in temperature told how much this place was higher in altitude.

From the way, Soo-Ah directed Ijin inside a small shed like cave, it seemed she had been here before too.

"I always came alone in the past to gaze at stars and enjoy my company. The feeling of fullness I feel at this place always amazes me." Ijin just looked at her as she spoke with a bright smile. Her eyes were sparkling which a girl at her age should have.

The very rare expression of the short-haired girl, which generally carries an unapproachable aura, made her look so cute and alluring that Ijin couldn't take his eyes off her.

But suddenly something strike his mind before he looked at the night sky.

"Soo-Ah...we are here for star gazing right?" Perplexed by his question, Soo-Ah also looked in the direction where his line of sight was before a sigh released from her supple lips.

"Don't worry sometimes clouds cover them but they will show themselves once the night gets deeper." Ijin's lips twitched as he heard her confident remark.

"There is a difference in shading over and complete disappearance. Moreover looking at it closely I think-

*THUNDER*

"-It might rain anytime soon." As his sentence got the dot, a small droplet started echoing in the background making the girl's eyes go wide as she stared outside with a look of disbelief shrouding her face.

"Ho-why-.I mean...Why I didn't know th-ARGH!!" She plopped down on her spot while mumbling some of the purest things under her breath. A smile formed on Ijin's lips before he walked toward her and after taking out his jacket, draped it over her shoulder.

"Are you pissed because you have to stay here with me?" Her train of curses halted with the emergency brake before she looked at him in denial.

"Will you stop assuming things on your own? It's nothing like that. I just..." Her voice trailed off before Ijin took a seat beside her and asked in a soft tone, "You just?"

She looked over her shoulder and saw the warm eyes of the guy who barely showed this kind of expression. Not even Shin Yuna was able to hold a conversation with him and here he was earnestly trying to have a chat with her.

Which woman could endure this much charm?

"It's just... I wanted to share something precious with you..." Her eyes never left him when she whispered those words. Her facial expression was serene but only she knew what the pace her heart was beating at the moment.

"Oh. I am glad you found me worthy." In the same whispering tone, Ijin conveyed his thoughts as subconsciously he brought his face near her.

Her eyes were constantly drawn upon his. Her irises moved before her lids got narrow as she also neared him and brought her face to the point where she was able to feel his hot breath.

Both of them had nothing going inside their minds, just wanted to feel each other at the moment. The sound of a droplet of rain hitting the ground created a great atmosphere which made both teenagers' hearts pound and increased the urge to take their relationship to the next stage.

Like a prior agreement, they both moved their faces at the same time as their lips met at the midpoint. The sensation of the foreign warmth brought a certain feeling of excitement as Ijin brought his hand toward her face as he dwelled deeper in the kiss.

It was their first kiss that might entangle their path or maybe diverge them apart.

Who knows!

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A/N:- I don't think the chapter bored you guys...right?

I just want to develop their relationship before he goes to the first world as it would take a long time before he returns.

Anyway, drop a comment if you are liking the story.