Lick Me Up If You Can Novel (Completed) - Chapter 99

“For Thanksgiving?”

Taken aback by the unexpected words, Koi repeated Ashley’s question. Ashley smiled and added, “Yes.”

“If you don’t have other plans, that is.”

“Oh, I don’t. Of course.”

Koi, who had spoken hastily, soon became embarrassed and lowered his head.

“You know I only have you as a friend…”

“Friend?”

Ashley immediately caught the last word, and Koi quickly corrected himself.

“My, my boyfriend.”

Only then did Ashley smile and look straight ahead again.

Passing the cars lined up at the adjacent gate, Ashley entered the residents-only gate and drove towards the mansion, asking.

“What should we do for Thanksgiving? Is there anything you want to eat?”

“Um…”

Koi thought for a moment, then carefully spoke.

“Um, can we have turkey?”

“Sure.”

Ashley readily replied, then chuckled.

“Isn’t it not very tasty?”

“Uh…”

Actually, he didn’t really know. Koi had only seen the dish in photos or videos, never in person.

“B-but still, Thanksgiving is supposed to have turkey, right?”

“Like cake on a birthday? Okay, I got it.”

Ashley smiled again this time, but Koi couldn’t respond. He had never experienced ‘cake on a birthday’ either.

What would Ash think if he knew everything about me…?

The thought suddenly crossed Koi’s mind, but he soon shook his head. Ash wouldn’t judge someone based on something like that. He’s told me he likes me so many times.

It’s rude to Ash to doubt him.

Koi changed his mind and bravely opened his mouth.

“I’ve never had turkey before.”

“Really?”

Unexpectedly, Ashley brushed it off casually.

“Once you try it this time, you’ll never want to eat it again.”

Koi was momentarily dazed watching Ashley, who had smiled at him, look straight ahead again. Soon, a smile also appeared on his lips, and he said, feeling overwhelmed.

“Really?”

“Yeah, don’t regret it later.”

“No way.”

Koi giggled. Ashley glanced at him, still smiling, and looked straight ahead.

Koi has never had turkey before.

Again, a feeling of pity for him arose, but it was soon covered by another emotion. I just need to do more for him in the future. We’ll experience all the firsts together.

“Should I ask them to make a cake too?”

At Ashley’s question, Koi immediately nodded.

“Yes, I like chocolate cake.”

“Okay, let’s do that.”

This time too, Ashley readily replied. He liked it when Koi smiled. He could do anything if it made him smile and happy.

Truly, he could do anything.

“Thanks again today, Ash.”

Koi greeted Ashley, who, as always, dropped him off by the roadside.

“Thanks for inviting me for Thanksgiving.”

He spoke before they shared their usual parting kiss, and Ashley smiled. He naturally wrapped his arms around Ashley’s waist and lifted his head, but Ashley, who had him in his arms, spoke.

“Why don’t you stay over?”

“Huh?”

At the unexpected words, Koi’s eyes widened, but Ashley smiled and said.

“Let’s watch movies and play together all night. How about it?”

Of course, this was another event Ashley had planned. He wanted to spend their first Thanksgiving together wonderfully. Koi, who had no idea of such thoughts, just blinked blankly, then carefully nodded.

Ashley smiled again and kissed him tenderly, and Koi closed his eyes, eagerly responding.

“Bye.”

“Drive safe.”

They reluctantly said their goodbyes, suppressing the desire not to part. Even after that, they kissed two more times before finally separating. As always, Koi ran off without looking back. If he looked back even once, he would want to run back to Ashley.

Upon arriving home, he finally managed to catch his breath. As always, he quickly showered and washed his clothes before his father came home, then lay down on his bed.

Only then could Koi calm his pounding heart and start thinking. But as he recalled the events of the day one by one, his heart began to flutter again.

Thanksgiving.

Koi tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep easily. It was the first time he would spend a holiday with someone. He thought his whole family might have been together when he was very young. But that was too long ago, and there were almost no memories left to call it an ‘experience.’

With Ash.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he felt, and his heart pounded. But that wasn’t all.

“Why don’t you stay over?”

Ashley’s voice clearly echoed in his ears.

He means that, right?

He couldn’t think of anything else. They had already been dating for almost two months. During that time, Ashley had only kissed him or touched his butt at most.

Though I knew the time would come when I’d have to make a decision.

Koi, unable to control his surging heart, turned over again.

Maybe Ash wants to take our relationship further this time.

It was a very plausible guess. Koi also knew that Ashley had been holding back excessively. Besides, they had already promised to marry each other, hadn’t they? It was absurd to drag things out with just kisses. They hadn’t sworn premarital chastity, and was there really a need to wait until they were adults?

Above all, Koi had already seen with his own eyes how healthy a teenage boy Ashley was.

At least touching his anaconda…

Koi swallowed dryly and clutched his pounding heart. If I love him, I shouldn’t be afraid. Ash has held back for me until now. I need to be brave now.

“Huuuu.”

Koi exhaled a trembling breath and finally made up his mind. Thanksgiving was next week. He had to hurry. He vowed and nodded.

I’ll buy condoms tomorrow.

The next day was the weekend. Koi, wearing a mask and a hoodie, rode his bicycle to the next town and entered the store he had found, looking inside.

The item he wanted to buy was, of all places, right in front of the counter. He couldn’t possibly muster the courage to pick it out in front of other people, so Koi circled the store several times. Of course, anyone would have found his behavior suspicious.

“Kid, what are you trying to buy?”

Suddenly, a huge shadow blocked his way, and Koi gasped, shrinking back. The store clerk was looking down at him with a menacing face.

“Th-th-that, that is.”

Koi stammered involuntarily. He saw a wall clock behind the clerk. Time had already flown by, and his part-time job was approaching. He had to buy it quickly and go back.

Gulp, he swallowed dryly, but no sound came out. The clerk looked as if he was about to call the police. That was absolutely not an option. If it became known that he was suspected of buying condoms and went to the police station, he would not only be humiliated but might also be beaten like a dog by his father.

Speak quickly, quickly, speak quickly!

“Th-th-that is, um.”

“What is it?”

The clerk growled again. Koi’s mind became even more tangled, and his vision spun. I have to say it, I have to say it, say it quickly!

At that moment, a bell tinkled from behind him, and Koi, in a panic, stammered and shouted.

“F-forgive me (Condon)!”

“What did you say?”

The customer who had just entered the store and the clerk grimaced. Koi’s face turned pale, and his eyes widened.

“Hahahahahaha.”

The clerk laughed, holding his stomach and slapping the counter. Koi stood in front of the condom display shelf, his face bright red, sweating profusely.

The customer who had just entered was an old man with white hair, who stood next to Koi and kindly explained each product.

“This one is strawberry flavored. The texture is very good, and it’s a well-made product. The banana one wasn’t very good. Try the ones with bumps later. For beginners, basic is best. Everything is like that…”

“Mr. Ferguson, you don’t have to explain it in such detail.”

The clerk said, wiping away tears. Koi just bowed his head deeply and mumbled softly, “Yes, yes.” The old man gently asked.

“So, which one do you like best?”

Actually, he didn’t know what was what. He had never imagined there would be so many kinds. He just thought he only needed to buy a big one. Koi recalled what he had learned in sex education class and asked.

“Um, um… fitting the size well is the priority, right?”

“Of course, yes. Don’t be shy, choose. It’s okay, using a condom is a very responsible act. You have to reassure your girlfriend.”

The old man patted Koi’s shoulder. His encouragement gave him some courage. Recalling his kind explanation, Koi looked around the condoms on display and finally made a decision.

“Oh, yes. You chose a good one.”

The old man praised Koi for choosing the strawberry-flavored condom. Koi gained a little confidence and asked the clerk.

“Is this the largest size?”

At Koi’s question, the clerk briefly scanned his lower half and replied.

“That should be enough, shouldn’t it?”

Of course. If Koi were using it, this would be enough. But reality was different.

“H-perhaps.”

Koi swallowed dryly and opened his mouth. It took immense courage to utter the next words.

“…Do you have condoms large enough for an anaconda?”

Suddenly, silence fell, and the two men’s gazes focused on the front of Koi’s pants. Koi felt an urge to run out of the store and hide somewhere no one could find him.