Eighteen’s Bed Novel Completed - Chapter 178

Go Yohan, seeing my childish behavior, extended his leg and lightly kicked my toe. Only then did my head lift. The face that met mine was smiling, one eye slightly closed. The outer jacket draped over my arm slipped away, entangled in Go Yohan’s fingers.

This was definitely Go Yohan’s trap.

As soon as I sat in the passenger seat, Go Yohan threw wet wipes into my lap. The wet wipes, labeled ‘World of Fantasy and Dreams,’ clearly looked like something sold at a snack bar somewhere. So, he disappeared for a moment to get these?

“Since you don’t have anything to change into, wear this for now.”

I was clearing my throat, still not dry, in an awkward manner, all because of this one sentence. Go Yohan said it, subtly tugging at the pristine white turtleneck he was wearing. As the engine noise quieted, the car interior gradually grew warm.

I feigned indifference, looking up at the sky, which had already grown dark. Winter nights arrive particularly early. Ahem. An awkward cough escaped me.

“Then what are you going to wear?”

“What.”

“You, …you don’t like that.”

I subtly glanced at Go Yohan’s shoulder, scratching my nape. My hand, roughly wiped with a wet wipe, was cold.

There was no answer to my question. Go Yohan simply looked at me with downcast eyes. I instantly shut my mouth and peeled the damp shirt away from my body. I idly fiddled with the buttons on my shirt, and then Go Yohan moved.

Go Yohan crossed his arms and grabbed the hem of his clothes. Then he lifted it straight up. I scratched at the buttons with my fingernails, leaned my back somewhere between the seat and the door, and stared intently at the sight.

Go Yohan’s skin, illuminated by the faint light.

I forgot to swallow. Soon, my throat burned, and I swallowed loudly. Go Yohan said he swam, didn’t he? There was a swimming pool at his family home. Does swimming make a body that beautiful? The moment Go Yohan’s head emerged from his clothes, I hurriedly averted my gaze.

“Here.”

“……”

My lost gaze fell on Go Yohan’s hair, tangled and messy from rubbing against his clothes. His hair, neatly cut just long enough to be swept back, fluttered about. Why did Go Yohan suit even such an unkempt appearance? It was truly absurd.

“What are you doing, not taking it?”

“Ah, uh. Yeah.”

What are you going to wear? My head was full of questions, but I just frantically and forcibly took the clothes he offered. What should I do with this? As I fiddled with it, looking troubled, Go Yohan casually tossed out,

“Are you going to wear that over it?”

“Huh?”

I widened my eyes and stupidly asked back. I hurriedly lowered my head, and now my white shirt, which had bled and soaked the entire front, filled my vision. Even to me, it was not in a state where I could keep wearing it. It was cold, and it was damp, so it would actually be better to just take it off.

Even so. My hand, which had been touching the buttons, slowed even further.

“……Don’t look this way, turn your back.”

Damn it. A husky voice, mixed with embarrassment and shame, burst out. It was a slightly different voice than my usual one. Honestly, if it were anyone else, fine. But why did it have to be Go Yohan in front of me?

“Why, are you being distant now? After doing everything you did.”

“It’s not like that…”

I’d be compared. And even more humiliatingly, I’d have to show Go Yohan a body that would be compared. But saying such things out loud was so miserable and despairing that I couldn’t bring myself to tell the truth.

“Just look away for a second. It’s not hard.”

“Why are you so demanding? It’s annoying.”

Go Yohan looked at the car ceiling and closed his eyes. Then he gave a strange, knowing smile and leaned back against the seat.

“Done?”

“Just a moment, just a moment.”

I quickly took off my shoes and put my feet on the seat. It was an impulsive act, driven by the desire to minimize exposed skin. I pushed my back deeper into the space between the seat and the door, then frantically unbuttoned my shirt. And I lifted my head. It was just as I was throwing the fully unbuttoned shirt over my shoulder.

“……”

My eyes met Go Yohan’s, who had his hands on the steering wheel and his head deeply reclined against the seat.

“Why?”

Go Yohan asked with such shamelessness. As if he hadn’t done anything wrong. But I couldn’t bring myself to get angry at Go Yohan or scold him. I just bent my knees and took off my shirt as casually as possible.

“It’s nothing.”

Unfortunately, my head was on the verge of exploding.

His persistent gaze touched my exposed skin. It was fortunate that I had raised my legs first. I covered Go Yohan’s lingering gaze with my ice cream-dried pants. And I picked up the clothes Go Yohan had just been wearing. The soft cashmere felt uncomfortable.

My hand, pretending to be at ease, searched for the neck opening. I think I managed to put on the clothes somewhat naturally. The moment I pulled my head through the long neck and slipped my arms in, my unsettled mind began to calm down.

“I’m dressed.”

Ahem. I swallowed dryly again, clearing my parched throat.

“I’ve always thought this.”

“Huh.”

“Did all the hair on your body go to your head?”

Huh? I lowered the leg I had raised to cover my body and furrowed my brow. The change in my expression was small, but the change in my emotions was great. The first time, I furrowed my brow to understand Go Yohan’s intention, and the second time, I furrowed it because I understood his intention.

This time, I pretended not to hear Go Yohan and threw my shirt into the back seat. Unfortunately, Go Yohan noticed my intentional disregard. He’s quick-witted, that bastard.

“I was complimenting you on your thick hair.”

“That’s a lie.”

“Like a well-trimmed, high-quality ginseng.”

“What a annoying comparison.”

Go Yohan, who had been resting his face on his arm on the steering wheel, suddenly scrunched up his nose. His expression was overflowing with mischief. Go Yohan, who neither affirmed nor denied, turned his gaze. Go Yohan was looking at my pants, which were covered in dried ice cream stains.

“Pants?”

“Why? Are you going to take off your pants too?”

“Do you want me to? I can.”

Even in high school, it was hard for me to win against Go Yohan, but Go Yohan, a year older, became even more difficult than Go Yohan a year younger. He subtly became more relaxed, and spoke less. It was the same now. Go Yohan forcefully rubbed his cheek with his finger and said,

“But would my pants even fit you? Your clothes are already so loose.”

“……”

I naturally looked at the clothes I was wearing. When Go Yohan wore them, they felt a bit flat, but why did they look a bit loose when I wore them? At least the top was better. If it were pants, my legs would definitely be too small. Damn it. I bit my lip in embarrassment.

“……I’ll just keep my pants on.”

“That’s a problem.”

“What?”

“Didn’t I say I borrowed the car?”

I was so dumbfounded I couldn’t speak. That rich bastard. He even scratched the car on the way here. When the door scraped against a wall while turning a corner, he didn’t even change his expression. But now he’s making such a good troubled face. That bastard, he knows I know he’s acting, and he’s still doing it. Crazy.

But what could I do? Since he brought the car, Go Yohan was in charge. I had no choice but to try and persuade Go Yohan.

“Go Yohan. If I take these off now, I’ll have nothing to wear.”

“That’s why I warmed up the car.”

“Let’s say I take them off in the car, then what do I wear when I get out?”

“Your coat is pretty long. Wear that.”

“……”

Is he telling me to wear a turtleneck and just underwear on my lower body, covered by a coat? And even with white socks pulled up to my ankles? Is this crazy bastard trying to turn me into an exhibitionist?

My face must have been beet red with anger as I looked at Go Yohan. Go Yohan seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the situation, a smile never leaving his lips. I felt an atmosphere where something dangerous was about to happen. Something’s wrong. I grabbed my pants defensively, but Go Yohan looked at my hand and said,

“Oh, right. We’re not going home right now.”

“What do you mean?”

“They’re having a fireworks festival at nine. Let’s watch that before we go. It’s our official first date, after all.”

Date.

As my chest grew heavy at that blatant word, Go Yohan reached back and tapped the window.

“The heater’s on, the seats are wide, it’s dark, the front view is open, and no one can see inside from outside. It’s perfect, isn’t it?”

“……Did you tint it?”

“Very darkly, yes.”

I rolled my lips into my mouth. If Go Yohan said it like this, I had nothing to say. Even if it was just me taking them off, Go Yohan was also shirtless on top, wasn’t he? And Go Yohan had been quite considerate despite it being my mistake. If Go Yohan hadn’t brought the car, it would have been truly the worst.

Yes, the exterior might be fixable with paint, but cleaning the seats might be annoying. I heard some sensitive people even ask you to take off your outer clothes before getting in.

In the end, I decided to concede to Go Yohan’s argument.

And as for my pants, well, it’s better than having my upper body compared. Anyway, it won’t be visible in the dark, and I can just cover it with my coat. Despite making the decision, I hesitated, stroking the buckle. Finally, I opened my mouth. It was the same situation as before.

“I’ll take them off quickly, so keep your eyes tightly shut.”

“Nothing difficult about that.”

“Don’t open your eyes in the middle like before. Promise.”

“Alright. Alright.”

Go Yohan answered with a slight shrug of his shoulders, then buried his forehead in the steering wheel. Then he accidentally pressed the center, and the horn blared loudly. Go Yohan, with his long neck, looked at me, smiled apologetically, and then lowered his head again. Just then, the clear, distorted scar on Go Yohan’s back was visible for all to see.

“……”

I hurriedly lowered my flushed face and unzipped my pants.

“Don’t lift your head yet.”

“Yeah. Don’t worry. I won’t.”

“Not yet, not yet.”

I hastily pulled my legs out through the opening and quickly threw the stiff pants into the back seat. Ignoring the thudding sound somewhere, I pulled the coat over my legs. All of this happened in 30 seconds. I breathed a little heavily and called Go Yohan.

“It’s done now.”

“Done?”

“……Yeah.”

“Ugh.”

Go Yohan shook his head slightly and straightened his back. With that, his skin, illuminated by the streetlights and moonlight, shimmered once and then was swallowed by darkness. Go Yohan leaned tightly against the seat and laughed a hollow laugh.

“Someone watches so much, but then says I can’t.”

“I didn’t watch.”

“I didn’t say it was you.”

I denied it almost mechanically, and Go Yohan said it without even looking at me. Go Yohan, who was just checking the time on the car’s clock, suddenly turned his body and opened the storage compartment in the back seat. I couldn’t even look at Go Yohan’s face due to embarrassment, then turned around to follow him. A distance that others would barely reach by lifting their bodies, Go Yohan reached just by extending his arm.