Sat inside a warmly lighted room were two people of varying ages and gender. The woman by appearance looked extremely alluring and curvacious to the point where a schoolboy to even an old uncle would drool over her.
Just some inches apart from her sat a young man in his late teens with silvery gray hair adorning his head and a sculptured build which could put well-known models to shame.
The atmosphere despite looking comfortable actually was tense between them, especially from the woman's side who was glancing at the boy with the intention of speaking but every time she held herself in the middle of her struggle.
"What's going on Ajumma? What is it you want to tell me?" Ijin being seated for the last ten minutes leisurely, wasnt able to endure anymore. He was aware of how troubled his ajumma was about this talk but he knew if he doesn't push her she wouldn't open herself.
He didn't want to make her flustered but even suppressing his voice didn't help but made her startle as she held her breath and looked at him with a wide gaze.
After resolving herself and reminding herself that she was the adult here, she exhaled her words in a gentle tone.
"Why are you avoiding me Ijin? Please don't deny it as I have observed how you are escaping from me. Have you not accepted me as your family yet? Please tell me what should I do to make you feel like we as a family. The last time whatever happened wasnt either of our fault but rather an impulsive reaction, so let's just forget about it and start new as a nephew...no as a mother and child, okay?"
Mikyung spoke in a similar tone until the end and even lifted her gaze to meet Ijin's while she was at it. Her aura was oozing with loneliness with expectation filling her eyes, making her look the frailest woman right at the moment.
Her current attire blended with such expression was everything to blow a man's reasoning and get swept with her pace, but not the man she was sitting inches apart from.
Ijin from start to end was gawking at her eyes directly without a blink. He found himself being pushed not verbally but emotionally. Her aunt was trying to establish a relationship and grave that feeling even for a second they shared that night when he returned from his first mission.
A soft sigh left his lips before he shook his head. Thinking about how hectic it was becoming he thought of taking the route that he didn't want before.
Lifting his eyes, he narrowed them at the older woman making her choke on her breath at that instance. Being burdened with such a heavy gaze Mikyung wasnt able to discern how to respond so in the end she stayed silent and waited for him to speak.
"Look into my eyes, Ajumma. Do you think I carry any feelings for you which a son should carry for his mother?" Even without looking just at his mocking tone blended with slight irritation, she knew what he meant.
"Listen Ajumma, I know I am sounding rude but I can't see you as a mother nor an aunt. For me, you are through and through a woman for whome, I carry feelings that are far from familial. I know you will find it disgusting but these are my true feelings. I can't love you as a relative but as a woman and this fact won't change even if you try for the rest of your life. So please feel free to distance yourself from me, I won't ever see you in the eye and will behave like this conversation or that night never happened."
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After coming out of his guardian's room Ijin directly darted upstairs and plopped down just after stepping inside his room. With his back leaning on the closed door he stared at the darkness which was shrouding the surrounding.
His knees were folded with his face draped over them and his eyes continuously focused on nothing constant. While being in such a restless position he thought of the things he said some seconds ago.
In true means, he didn't want to talk rashly to the woman who accepted him with such generosity and called him family. He craved such people in the past yet he rejected them when he finally got the chance to build such a relationship.
He could have taken the conversation in a far better way and would have forgotten that night if he have tried to, but for some reason, his consciousness didn't want to do such a thing.
He wanted to possess her and keep her as his for eternity. He wanted to protect her from the world and even was intending to destroy it if anything happens to her. He didn't know how such a personality built inside him but toward Mikyung he felt such a desire that he never felt in his both life.
'Seriously...what a mess I have become...'
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The next morning early just at the time of sunrise the residence that Ijin share with the two ladies of the house was engulfed with the fresh smell of mushroom soup.
Standing while merrily humming to her tune Dayun was preparing breakfast for her family while keeping the preferable taste of her oppa in mind. Cooking was not something she wasnt used to but now she felt quite cheerful whenever she prepared a meal.
What changed was the compliment she receives warmly from her oppa whenever he ate her prepared food. The way he warmly smiles at her and praises her cooking was more than enough for her to keep motivated.
**Ding**Dong**
Suddenly the bell rang which brought the little girl out of her stupor. She lowered the flame and slowly walked toward the door. Since it was the morning she felt it fortunate that the visitor didn't press the bell more than once.
After checking, the person standing on the other side Dayun's eyes went wide before she hurriedly opened the door.
The person who appeared just some steps ahead of Dayun was a tall girl in her early twenties. Her raven hair was tied in a ponytail which made her look even younger than she was. Her black yoga suit hugged her body in a tight hold, which exposed her perfect curves which not a normal woman could dare to dream about.
Dayun instantly froze when she finally confirmed that the person was the one she expected.
"Aren't you the IG goddess and the one who will be participating in Talented Stars as the chosen one and also the three times Taekwondo Champion, Nari?" With her eyes practically sparkling with hope and admiration Dayun asked in a dreamy voice.
Nari was actually flustered upon finding a person who knew her socially but this wasnt her first time meeting a fan so she soon regained her calm and replied with a welcoming smile.
"Yes, I am. Nice to meet you." Extending her hand Nari's eyes went crescent as she saw the little girl timidly offering her hand after wiping it clean on her apron.
**Yawn**
"Whozzit Dayun..?" While scratching his belly Ijin walked down the stairs with yawns continuously occupying his speech in between. His eyes were mostly closed in sleepiness while he walked perfectly until the last step and moved toward the entrance.
Dayun as well as Nari just upon catching glimpse of Ijin's current attire became flustered. While he was wearing a pajama on his lower body, it was the only thing he was wearing at all.
But before Dayun could have alerted her brother, a slow scream erupted just from her right.
"W-why are you naked!!" Nari with a red face screamed to knock his some sense and expectedly Ijin also frowned his brows before he lifted his lids to see the person in front.
"So noisy....what do you want?" Ijin stood straight with his eyes still half closed before asking the guest about her arrival. He wasnt able to sleep properly last night so this early morning wake-up was making him irritated already.
"Please wear something first." But Nari was Nari. How much she acts bold and charming, her endurance was limited to a certain degree. Well, she did have seen the bare half of a man before but Ijin's physique was something she wasnt able to endure.
(A/N:- Ah yeah, since Ijin got a new layer of skin over his body most of his scratches disappeared which he got from battles)
Ijin clicked his tongue before something caught up in his mind and moving to his right he hugged Dayun from her back.
"Here, I wore my favorite Dayun. Now speak." The temporary clothing, Dayun, was so flustered at such development and her oppa's bold affection that in the end she just hid her face behind her palm to not let anyone see her current condition.
Nari's brows twitched with her finger raised in utter shock, but soon she calmed down with a cough. She knew she couldn't order around people and comment on others' relationships so openly, so she decided to speak for what she came for.
"Since you weren't coming to the gym, I came looking for you. The bet isn't compensated yet, and I don't like being in debt to anyone." Nari in a serious tone stated while still being a little perplexed about the situation.
Ijin nodded sheepishly before he opened his mouth with a lazy yawn escaping before his words.
"I told you to reflect on yourself, you don't have to do anything else. Now go back and let people sleep". Saying so he waved the matter off and went upstairs. Looking at his disappearing figure Nari wanted to stop him but soon realized it was all futile.
With a wry smile, she turned her eyes toward the little girl who was continuously looking between the stairs and her, in a worried state.
"I...Was it something important uh..." Dayun asked but in the end, became conscious of what she should be calling her idol. Calling such a person by her name made Dayun ashamed but not knowing what she should call her, she became even more flustered.
Nari, understanding the little girl's trouble extended her hand before placing it on top of Dayun's head. With a smile, she spoke up.
"You can call me Unnie. You are Dayun right?" Being patted like a kid Dayun dug her head again in shame, nevertheless nodded upon being asked.
(A/N:- Unnie means older sister.)
"Can you tell me what school you both go to?" Being asked something so abruptly Dayun lifted her head in confusion before a natural question voiced her thoughts.
"Why do Unnie want to know about our school?" Nari without breaking her smile looked toward the stair where Ijin disappeared just now and with a huge sigh replied to the girl.
"It seems I am interested in your Oppa."
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A/N:- Dayun's personality would be a little twisted and would be a little difficult to understand. I won't be giving a personal POV of any at the moment just because I don't wanna make things clear until it doesn't become proper between Mc And his women.
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