warnings: age gap, fingering, kisses obvi
a/n: y'all i did not plan this to be this longđđ this was meant to be a short thought but ok ig i'll write a full fic laterđ
imagine older-sister's-bestfriend!minjeong that secretly keeps an eye on you whenever she comes over. breath hitching everytime you walk into the room with shorts just waaaaay above your thighs, or catching gazes at your exposed stomach when you reach for something on the higher cabinets. so, let's say you're jimin's lil sister, always look presentable, cute, sweet. but hmmm, you might've had a not-so-innocent-imagination, especially minjeong is around. the thought of cotrupting her plays over and over again in your head whenever minjeong's giving you extra attention when the three of you are baking, or when she sleeps over and comes out fresh out of the shower smelling like your scent because she said she likes how you smell.
âexcuse me,â in the kitchen, minjeong puts both of her hands on either side of your hips, passing behind you to get something from the cupboard. and ARRRRRRGGGHHHHH same as minjeong, you secretly steals a glance on her toned abs, but quickly back to stirring the cookie dough because jimin catches you staring and is about to tease you.
at last, you two finally meet up without telling jimin-unnie in a secluded cafe outskirts and she is so giggly!!! telling you she had been crushing on you for everrrrrrr, holding your hands and all that sweet shits. she brings you flowers, buys you gifts, cuddles you (in her apartment), kisses you everywhere, so sweet i might get a toothache myselfđ„șđ„ș
guess what? jimin-unnie eventually finds out by herself because you two are not being very subtle with the "accidental" touching and glances, and oh my did she become a complete ass about it. literally teasing you to the point you want to shove her mouth with raw cookie dough (you threw flour to her face).
you were the first one who initiated you want more than just holding hands and brief kisses (heh bold), minjeong turns so red you're afraid she might get a fever! but she nodded, fumbling with her fingers and not knowing what to do. you finally asks her to undo her shorts and OH MY GOD HER FACE TURNS TOMATO RED, âunnie, if you don't want to do it just say it,â you jokingly said to which minjeong replied with shaking her head, ân-no, i want to do it...â
with minjeong basically-half-naked in front of you, you slowly guides your hand to touch her nape, then kisses her lips slowly but surely before lowering your hand to her waist and the other to cup her breast. she squirms when you squeezes her boob and brushed your thumb over her clothed nipple. unhooking her bra with ease, and pulling it up along with the shirt, minjeong is naked at last.
âunnie, can you spread your legs? it's hard to-â you haven't finished your sentence when she spread her legs abruptly while bringing her arms to cover her face (still red), slowly dipping your fingers after drawing lazy circles on her clit as you simultaniously whisper praises in her ear.
you also call her 'puppy', 'good girl', and various other nicknames but you can feel her cunt clenches around your fingers tighter when you call her 'minjeong' without unnie, âoh? you like that minjeongie?â her cunt just cleches harder.
that went on for several minutes because minjeong cums all over your fingers soon after you undress and grinds your cunt on herđ©·
pairings: stepmom!aeri x virgin!yn
warnings: oh shit i forgor, choking, fingering, face sitting, a lil bit of scissoring, cum eating?, LOTS of nipple play, also this counts as stepcest right lmk if thereâs more, excessive use of sweetie i believe :|
a/n: woohoo your favorite writer is back! i swear this took me a while to finish because life has not been good to međ but iâm okay now :) btw 'iâm so bad at synopsis so no more synopsis. hope yâall enjoy!
âwhat?!â you stormed into aeriâs study after she called (yelled) out your name a couple of times. you had been sorting through your fatherâs belongings, something that shouldâve been his responsibility, but of course, he was too busy. the room wasnât very big, only half the size of your fatherâs office, yet aeri seemed perfectly at home behind the sleek mahogany desk, going through stacks of legal documents.
aeri had married your father two years ago, and though people whispered about her being a gold digger, you knew better. she didnât need his moneyâshe already had plenty of her own. what she wanted was status, influence, the kind of power that came with having your fatherâs last name. it wasnât love, but an arrangement that worked for them both: your father got a beautiful, young wife to parade around at charity galas, and aeri got a seat at the table of one of the most influential business families in the country.
âi need you to sign here for your shares in the company, sweetie.â that smile again, that sweet-but-poisonous smile. âyour dad finally decided to hand them over, and i must say, iâm a little jealous of how much power youâll have now.â
wow. she was rightâit was a lot. more than you expected. aeri handed you her pen, but you took one out from your right pocket instead.
âi have my own,â she chuckled lightly as you leaned against her desk, steadying the paper to sign. âthere.â you didnât hate her presence openly, but aeri always found ways to annoy youâlike now, sitting herself on your lap the second you put your pen back on your shirt pocket.
âaeri, get off me.â you said, voice low.
âwhat? don't like sharing space with your stepmom? you know your dadâs leaving on a business trip right?â she teased, plucking your pen out of your pocket and slipping it down her cleavage with a smirk.
you tried not to stare.
this wasnât the first time she pulled shit like this. ever since your 19th birthday, her teasing had only gotten worse. it didnât help that you were only seven years apart in age. did she marry your dad for you or what? you wondered oftentimes.
âaeri... give it back...â you divert your gaze somewhere else, her nightgown slightly ajar. but sheâs persistent, putting her thumb on your lips and letting her hand cup your cheek, pulling your face to the front.
âwhatâs wrong, sweetie? canât take it by yourself?â her voice dropped an octave, you got up the courage to look at her. lips crimson, eyelashes curled, cheeks pink. you noticed a bead of sweat on her forehead, under her bangs.
âdonât fucking play with me aeri, i got a class in thirty minutes.â you get up, lifting aeri and putting her down on her desk before getting your head yanked to the back. âwhat the fuck!?â
aeriâs grip on your hair tightens, her hands proceed to roam under your shirt as she pulls you closer. you can feel her hot breath on your nape, teasing you more than ever. she presses her boobs against your back, sending a jolt through your body.
âyouâre so easy to tease, sweetheart.â she let go of her grip on your hair, moving that hand to circle your waist, and holding you still against the desk.
âyou think i donât see how badly you want me? the last time we all had dinner you were basically eye-fucking me, honey.â her hands got braver, playing with your bra strap and taking forever to unclip the hook. fuck, you donât want to admit that you want this but your body reacts to every single of aeriâs touch.
âooh, a sensitive girl i see...â she unhooked your bra (finally), quickly taking it off along with your shirt. her palm hovers just a few milimeters above your hardened nipples, the anticipation made you whimper.
âplea- donât fucking do that aeri.â ânot gonna touch you until you say please.â she retreats her hand from your boobs, taking a step back and slowly made her way to the door, locking it. you stand still, staring with your mouth agapeâyou didnât realizeâas aeri slowly took off her night robe and put it on a coat hanger across the room. and oh my god, itâs as if aeri knew what is about to happen because sheâs wearing a satin, lacy lingerie. you can see her panties as the satin part of the dress parted at the front when aeri walked to the sofa that was just beside the coat hanger, sitting with her legs crossed.
âcome here.â you never let someone command you ever but somehow you obliged, wondering what would she do to you next. your legs faltered towards her, as you stand in front of her awkwardlyâdonât know what to do.
aeriâs smirk grew wider before she grabs your wrist, guiding you to sit on lap. âyou must be cold, look at your nipples...â oh, itâs all hard and sensitive. you bit your lower lip as aeri fixes her glasses, then puts her middle and index finger inside your mouth. you instinctively suck it as aeri plays with your nipples. the tingling sensastion makes you whimper, hips jerking for friction.
âlook at you, all cute and obedient for me.â you want to deny, but aeri's hand that started to creep up your inner thighs leaves you silent. after all, your blushing face was enough for confirmation. aeri chuckled softly, wanting to do a âlittle experiment.â she picks you up and lays you down on the coffee table by the window, you could clearly see the gardener adding some fertilizer to your mother's flower pots. while you were trying to distract yourself, aeri slowly pulled down your shorts and threw them across the room.
ârelax pretty.â your breath hitched as aeri moves closer into your core and begins kissing your inner thighs while playing with your increasingly aroused nipples, slowly, her kisses turn into tiny licks. her mouth begins to tease your leaking cunt, thumbs stroking your sensitive bud gently. your legs tremble, feeling aeriâs finger on your entrance.
âmay i teach you how good this could feel cutie?â she lift her face from between your thighs, lips ghosting over your heated skin as her teeth teasingly tugs at the hem of your panties. your breath hitches, too embarassed to meet her gaze, but you still nodsâheart pounding with anticipation.
âhey, look at me.â aeri crawls up to meet your faceâeyebrows furrowed, eyes watery from the pleasure, lips swollen from how much you bit it to hold in your moans. thatâs when aeri knows, she gazed at you intently, her smile slowly widening as her awareness grew. her hand reached out, touching your face, which burned beneath her fingers.
âoh my gosh, sweetheart. you are a virgin.â you could only let out a soft whimper, her voice dropping an octave, something thrilling in the way she spoke. her thumb brushed against your flushed lips, then trailed down to your chin, holding it in place so youâd keep looking at her. âno oneâs ever touched you here, huh?â she asked, though her tone sounded more like a statement than a question.
you resist answering, but she already knows. the expression on your face, the way your body trembles under her touchâare all enough for an explanation. aeri let out a small sigh, like sheâs holding herself back. her hand goes down further until it touches your chest, she squeezes, fondles, and pinches your tits while still keeping her eyes on you. this time, her gaze is softer, her touch gentler. you're still trying to hold in your moans when aeri finally breaks the gaze and settles her warm mouth on your nipple.
there is no part of your tits that is missed by the sweep of the aeri tongue, the warm sensation of her mouth mixed with saliva makes you tremble violently, as you hold your body to stay lying on the now entirely messy coffee table. âemmh... aeri...â
âyes sweet girl?â her eyes gazing full of control, you can now clearly see aeriâs face-a little sweaty, and a little tense. her makeup becomes a little messy, but her face still unexplainably pretty.
âi-it feels so good...â you manage to let out, holding onto the sides of the table. âi know,â aeri starts tracing your neck and leaves some marks while stroking the mound in the middle of your legs, âand it's about to get better.â
aeri shifts her position, she kneels in front of you and positioning her hands on your legs to keep them apart. she makes the first lick along your slit, long and slow to make sure you feel it. you let out a long whine as your back arches from the sensation, eyes shut, and lower lip bitten. you throws your head head back, and aeri starts to raise her speed.
your arousal drips down into aeriâs mouth and overflows until it drips onto the table, aeri humsâchuckleâthe vibration from the hum makes it feel even better. she decided to stick her tongue inside your cunt when she thinks youâre unable to control your moans anymore. youâre getting more desperate, and aeri struggles to keep your hips stay still because you keep wriggling it for more friction.
âyou like it?â she asks, even though she knows for sure you love it, you let out another lustrous moan as an answer. aeri smirks and gets up, the excess arousal flows down her chin. she gather some on her fingers, âwoah, youâre really... aroused. you know?â she licks it off clean shamelessly and moves closer towards you.
âcome sit back up.â she grabs your jaw gently and crashes your lips together, you voluntarily open your mouth for aeri to slip her tongue inside your mouth and lets you savour your own taste. she hums in satisfaction as she let go of her grip and puts her palm against your nape, pushing you forward to deepen the kiss. the kiss gets more desperate, sloppy, and rough as aeri lets you take control of the kiss. actually, you didn't hate her that much, you were mostly jealous, but it feels like those feelings just dissipate into thin air right now, otherwise why would you let yourself be all submissive under your stepmotherâs touch?
slowly, without letting go of the kiss, aeri starts to lower her hands down, one hand settling on your left breast, the other on the mound between your legs.
âyouâre so wet...â she hissed in between kisses, toying with your bundle of nerves. letting go of the kissâyou unconsciously follows her mouthâshe hugs you. confused and dazzled from the stimulation on your clit, you just follow her lead.
âdo you ever pleasure yourself?â aeri whispers, her breathing heavily against your ear. being the nerdy loser virgin you are, you answer, âof course, i had some experiments, but i never really-â aeri's laughter cut you off mid-sentence.
âlet me rephrase the question. do you ever have sex?â you pushed aeri back and shriek.
âwhat? no! i will never let anyone touch me, ever!â âyet here you are, reacting at every of my touch,â aeri lets out a giggle, âbut seriously? a freshman like you? the senior used to always went out for cute freshmens like you, yâknow?â aeri teasingly asks.
âno, fuck, my class.â suddenly, you were snapped back into reality. what the fuck are you doing right now? shit, your embarassment grew when you realize that aeriâs fully clothed while youâre naked. you were about to get your shirt back, but aeri holds down your waist, pushing it back against the table.
ârelax sweet girl,â aeri cooed, she grips onto your waist tighter, youâre sure that a red mark would be seen, âweâre not done.â
âbut my class-â âoh plese, youâre late anyway. besides, pfft, you really think i would let you go so easily after tasting you?â you nod, â... adorable.â you squeal, feeling more and more aroused as aeri guides you to the brown sofa and push your back so that you can watch her undress. her movements are slow, almost careful, aeriâs hand slowly make its way to the ribbon knot on her shoulder and with a small tug, the fabric that covered her chest drops. aeri bit her lower lip and watches your reaction, clearly amused.
âlike what youâre seeing?â aeri let the clothing fell to the floor and walks up to you then positioning your thighs in between her legs, then sat, you can sense clearly when her arousal are starting to spread all over your thighs.
âfeel it baby? feel my cunt on your thigh? see how much i want you too?â aeri went for your ear, licking and biting while simultaneously grazing her hard nipples on your chest.
âah... hnggh...â you hold both of her shoulders, attempting to push her back, but she only smirks, unfazed by your weak resistance.
âhmm... needy, aren't we?â she teases, sitting back on your thigh and starting to move her hips back and forth. she guides your hand to rest on her hip, placing the other on her chest with a deliberate touch.
âcome on, don't be shy, do whatever you want.â her words ignite something in you, and without hesitation, you start putting into practice the things youâve seen in porn. you start by playing with her nipplesâpinching, caressing, licking, until her pussy is begging for attention too.
âhnggh.. yn... please- here, touch me...â you carefully slide your middle finger inside her, watching her face for any sign of hesitation before adding another one. her hips starts moving again while youâre still trying to find the pace of your fingers. with every touch on her skin, aeri gets more needy and desperate until she decides she couldnât take it anymore. your fingers arenât enough.
she pins you down on the carpet and grabs a fistful of your hair gently while positioning her pretty cunt on your mouth, a few of her arousal drops onto your face before she lowers her body to feel your warm tongue lapping her sweet cunt.
âshit- yn, sorry i- havenât- got fucked- this good....â she immediately moves her hips frantically. you instinctively tease her bud with your left fingers as the right hand massaging her bubble ass, âmmh, am i doinâ this right?â your mumbles sent out a vibration that made aeriâs body tense up, âfuck youâre gonna regret letting me taste this sweet cunt of yours aeri.â you can feel that sheâs close by the way her walls are clenching around your tongue.
âyes youâre doing so great baby,â your hand that were previously on aeriâs butt lowers down, finding your own pussy soaked, aeriâs movements gets more and more desperate when you hear a loud pornographic moan. afraid that anyone hears it, your first instinct were to grab her neck and kisses her roughly as she rides out her high.
âwait-â as aeri try to catch her breath, you quickly take the advantage to crash your cunts together, grinding it harshly as you feel your high is about to come too.
âfuck aeri please let me use you, âm sorry, fuckfuckfuck...â it really didnât take you long to reach your high after tasting aeriâs sweet cunt. you collapse beside her, both of you panting, bodies slick with sweat. aeri's hand finds yours, fingers intertwining as she turns her head to look at you with a lazy, satisfied grin.
ânot too bad for a virgin.â
oh my god. i need pt. 2 of stepmom aeri
*sigh* i guess we back to grindingđȘ
OMG I NEVER THOUGHT I'LL REACH 100 THANKS GUYSđ„łđ
i did not expect people would love thisđđ
girlfriend!karina x fem!reader
synopsis: yn joins karina and her family on their first vacation together. as they explore osaka and share playful moments, yn finds herself falling for karina. a heated kiss in a hot tub takes their connection to the next level, but their moment is hilariously interrupted, leaving them both embarrassed yet closer than ever.
warnings: they make out and got caught; the tension is craaazyy; intended lowercase; mild choking.
a/n: i'm bored in class so here i am writing a fic about two dorks in loveđ„° (i'm single af)
the airport buzzed with excitement as travelers hurried to their destinations. you stood nervously, scanning the crowd for familiar faces. this trip was a first for youâyour first vacation with karina and her family. your own family was far too busy to join you, making this a chance to step out of your comfort zone.
finally, you spotted karina, her radiant smile lighting up the room. she waved enthusiastically, and your heart skipped a beat. as you approached, you noticed her family was with her, looking just as welcoming.
âhey, yn! iâm so glad you could come!â karina exclaimed, pulling you into a warm embrace. the warmth of her hug made your worries melt away, and you felt your cheeks flush slightly. you returned the embrace, feeling a sense of belonging in this moment.
the journey to osaka was filled with laughter and chatter, with karina sharing stories about her family and her favorite places in the city. as you strolled through the streets, your heart swelled with happiness at simply being with her. you admired the way her eyes sparkled with excitement, each smile making you fall a little harder.
the days in osaka were a whirlwind of adventure. the aquarium was a highlight for you, and you found yourself lost in wonder as you marveled at the vibrant sea life. your eyes lit up every time you spotted a colorful fish or a playful otter. karina noticed, her own face lighting up at your enthusiasm. she leaned in closer, her voice a soft whisper as she pointed out the creatures swimming by.
you exchanged glances, and in those moments, words felt unnecessary. the joy in your hearts filled the silence.
after a few days, you made your way to fujinomiya for a day of fruit picking. the fresh air invigorated you as you approached the apple orchards. the sight of the towering trees filled you with anticipation, and a playful pout formed on your lips.
âi want to pick apples, but that gorilla got to have you on its lap before i did,â you teased, crossing your arms dramatically and pretending to sulk. karina chuckled, her laughter like music to your ears.
âoh, come on baby. itâs just a silly gorilla.â she replied with a playful roll of her eyes. you both continued to joke and laughed as you spent the day picking apples, but you couldnât really focus on the job when karina reached up an apple at a higher place, towering over you. nearly fell, you quickly catches your hat, holding onto karinaâs arm.
âooh, careful baby,â karina replied as she placed your hat back on. after a fun-filled day in the orchard, it was time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. you and karina sat side by side on the edge of the gazebo, while karina's family gathered in the middle.
"first to peel 5 clementines wins!" karina announced without warning. but watching her furrow her brows in concentration made you pause. this girl had so many sides that made you fall in love with her over and over again. karina's mom captured the moment on her phoneâkarina would tease you about it later, but both of you knew she was just as down bad for you.
when you arrived at the cozy accommodationâwhere you and karina shared a roomâyou decided to relax in the hot tub provided. after only 10 minutes of closing your eyes, you feel something heavy on your lap. "see? you got to have me in your lap with this gorgeous swimsuit." after karina said that, you didn't dare to look downâyou can be sure that your cheeks are tinged with red.
"this is nice," karina leaned her head against your shoulder, her lips coming into contact with your neck briefly as she bobbed her head. you nodded in response. with the hot steam evaporating into the air, the desire to kiss karina grew even greater.
you shifted slightly, making karina move her head away from your shoulder to look up at you. "you're so beautiful," tension filled the air between you before you inched closer, capturing her lips in a gentle kiss. it started soft, a brush of warmth, but as you melted into the moment, the kiss deepened. your hands found their way to her waist, pulling her closer. karina responded with equal intensity, her fingers trailing up to your neckâsqueezing it lightly.
the kiss grew more heated, the sensation of her pressed against you sends a jolt of electricity all over your body. you pulled back for a breath, only to have her lips follow yours, hungry and eager. you both laughed softly in the midst of it, caught up in the moment.
just as things were getting even more intense, you heard a throat clear from behind you. your heart nearly stopped as you quickly pulled away from karina, eyes wide with shock. standing at the doorway was karinaâs mother, her arms crossed put a playful smirk tugging at her lips. âwell, well, what do we have here?â she teased, clearly hiding her amusement.
âi was just coming to see if you girls wanted to join us for the movies, but it looks like that youâre... occupied.â
âwe were just... uh, talking.â you stammered, though karinaâs swimsuit, the redness on both of your face, and the way you were still sitting close in the tub told a different story.
karinaâs mother just laughed lightly, shaking her head. ârelax, iâm not mad.â she glanced at karina, still hiding her face in embarrassment. âjust try not to drown while youâre... you know, âtalking.ââ
âmom!â karina groaned again, finally peeking out from behind her hands, looking mortified beyond belief.
âokay, okay, iâm going. just wanted to check in on you two,â her mother added, clearly enjoying the situation far more than karina did. âhave fun, girls. but donât stay out too long.â with that, she gave a knowing smile and walked away, leaving you both in stunned silence.
karina slowly sank down even further into the water, her entire face still flushed. âoh my god. i canât believe that just happened.â
you, still recovering from the shock, let out a nervous laugh. âi guess... at least she wasnât angry?â
karina let out a groan, her head dropping against the edge of the hot tub. âiâll never live this down.â
âwell, it couldâve been worse,â you offered, nudging her lightly. âat least she didnât, like, sit down and start giving us advice.â
karina shot you a horrified look before both of you burst into laughter, the tension dissolving into a shared moment of humor. even though the embarrassment still lingered, you could feel the closeness between you growing, the awkwardness of being caught somehow making the moment even more memorable.
ânext time,â karina mumbled between giggles, âwe need to lock the door.â
BOOM SHAKALAKAAA THE WACK (winter back) IS SERVING
pairings: sugar-mommy!karina x college-student!yn
warnings: kitten kitten kitten, rough sex, use of strap, bulge?, sex in bathtub
a/n: gosh i should really keep track of what i wrote for the warningsđ also not proofread but there'll be part 2 after i finished my examsđ€đ special tag btw!! @intermixforyou
the door clicks shut gentlyâwell past midnightâkarina went straight to her room with her body ached from back-to-back meetings. the only thing she wants to do is run a warm bath and change into a more comfortable clothes after running on caffeine and impatience.
she took off her coat and throws it somewhere, did the same with her heels. she reaches for the beer in her fridge while unbuttoning her crinkled shirt. she took a deep breath and releases it full of stress as she walk towards her room when she find a pleasant surprise on her bed.
you, all dolled up in one of her lingerie (that's a little too big for you, especially the chest area), snoring softly. you were waiting for her to come home but sleep got the best of you. still, karina chuckled as she made her way to kneel beside the bed you are sleeping on.
âkitten, wake up,â she puts down her beer on the nightstand and tucks a few strands of your hair behind your ear to expose the soft line of your cleavage. no answer. you are still snoring softly and only snuggles to karina's cold hands as a response. karina lets out a low hum, lips twitching into a fond, amused smile.
âmm, look at you,â she murmurs, thumb grazing the corner of your mouth. âyou really put this on for me, didn't you, baby?â
you haven't yet respond, of course, still lost in a dream. you just breathe deeper, lashes fluttering a little as her cold fingers trace down your jaw, then lowerâskimming down your neck and over the silk strap that's fallen off your shoulder.
âyouâre such a good girl,â she whispers, voice just above a breath now. âwaiting for mommy like this... in my favorite set, no less.â
her hand slides under the loose cup of the lingerie, cupping your breast, thumb stroking slow circles around your nipple. your body shivers, but youâre still not awakeânot really.
karina leans in, kissing just below your ear. âdon't worry, kitten. i'll be gentleâjust enough to take the edge off... for both of us.â her other hand trails down your stomach, slipping past the hem of the lace.
âyou're warm,â she mutters against your skin, eyes dark with something feral. âso soft, so ready for me even in your sleep.â she flips you gently to lay on your back, uncovering your thighs and slowly trails kisses from your ankle to your inner thigh.
âmmh...â you let out a soft whimper, slowly waking up when karina finally kisses the top of your mound, âm-mommy?â karina lets out a soft sigh.
âaww, i was just having fun,â she coos, gently helps you to sit, âhad a nice nap?â
âmmhm⊠missed youâŠâ you mumble, voice hoarse and small. cheeks still flushed, eyes barely open as you lean into her touch like a kitten seeking warmth.
karina smiles, brushing your hair back and kissing your temple. âi missed you too, baby. you looked so prettyâhow could i not touch you a little?â
you squirm in her lap, immediately getting sensitive from her teasing earlier, your thighs pressing together instinctively. she notices, of course.
âshh,â she soothes, cupping your cheek, âwant to join me in the bath?â before you can answer, she's already picking you up, one arm under your knees and the other behind your back. you hide your face in her shoulder, letting her carry you like you weigh nothing.
***
the bathroom is warm with steam, lit only by the soft golden glow of the vanity light. the tub is being filled, karina sets you down on the bath mat and strips what little is left between you two, eyes never leaving your flushed face.
âget in first, sweetheart,â she murmurs, placing a sweet kiss on your forehead, âi'll join you in a sec,â you step in, the water hugging your skin like silk. when she finally sinks in behind you, her short hair dampening at the tips, you instinctively scoot back to her, letting her craddle you.
for a while, it's quietâher hands rubbing innocent circles on your hips underwater, her lips brushing your shoulder as the scent of lavender swirls around you both.
then she sits up slightly, handing you a soft sponge.
âbaby,â she says softly, âbe good and help mommy wash her back?â you blink up at her, dazed and pliant, âokay...â you shift behind her as she leans forward, baring the elegant curve of her back to you. you run the sponge along her spine, slowlyâup, then down againâwatching the way her muscles move beneath her skin. her sighs are soft, content.
but your hands get greedy. they stray lower, from her waist to the side of her ribs... then forwardâjust a little. you glance at her face in the mirror. she doesn't stop you.
so you keep going.
your hands sneak over her stomach, then up to cup her breasts under the water, the sponge floats, long forgotten. her breath hitches.
âkitten,â she warns gently, a teasing note in her voice, âthat's not my back.â
âbut you feel so good...â you murmur, fingers brushing over her nipples, watching them harden under your touch. âwanna make mommy feel good.â she chuckles, low and dangerous, tilting her head to the side.
âsuch a naughty little thing, i was trying to behave tonight. you got classes tomorrow right?â instead of nodding, you lean in, kissing the nape of her neck.
âyou started it.â you whisper, getting more and more brazen, as your hands knead softly at her chest, thumbs rubbing gentle circles over her nipples until she exhales a shaky breath.
karina chuckles, head falling back slightly to rest against your shoulder, âGod, you're such a little brat.â but she doesn't stop you.
the water sloshes quietly as you shift closer behind her, pressing soft kisses down her neck, your bare chest flush against her slick back. you can feel her heartbeatâsteady, strongâbut quickening under your touch.
âdoes it feel good, mommy?â you ask, voice syrupy and teasing.
âmmh,â she hums, rolling her hips just slightly under the water, âfeels like my baby's trying to take care of me.â
your hands slide lower, ghosting down her stomach until your fingertips slip between her legs. she parts them for you without a word.
âjust like that,â she whispers, breath catching as your fingers explore slow, gentle circles against her folds.
âfuck, kitten...â you smile into her skin. she's so warm, so soft, so wetâmaybe not just from the bath.
âwant you to relax,â you murmur, slipping a finger inside her, earning a low, chocked moan, âmommy worked so hard today... let me help.â
she turns her face slightly, just enough to capture your lips in a slow, open-mouthed kissâmessy and deep like she's trying to breathe you in.
âdon't stop,â she pants against your mouth, âdon't you dare stop.â she breathes, voice already threadbareâbut you don't respon. just give her that soft, sinful smirk and dip under the water, letting it rise over your shoulders as you sink between her thighs.
karina lets out a breath, chest rising with a gasp as your tongue drags slow and deliberate up her folds. you taste herâreally taste herâand fuck, it's addicting. sweet and heavy on your tongue, warm even through the bathwater.
you grip her thighs tighter after lifting karina up to make her sit at the edge of the tub, spreading her just enough to bury your mouth deeper, and that's when karina loses it.
âfuckâbabyââ her voice breaks, eyes fluttering shut as her hips jerk up, trying to chase the pressure of your mouth. âjust like that, yesâright there, oh godââ
you moan into her, the sound vibrating against her clit. she feelts it, sharp and electric, and you feel her clench around nothing. she's trying so hard to hold still, but her thighs tremble as you suck her swollen clit into your mouth and roll your tongue around it in tight, wet circles.
her hand slaps weakly against the side of the tub, âyou're gonnaâfuckâmake me come, baby, you want that? want mommy to come all over that pretty mouth?â
you hum again, hungrier now, tilting your head to get even closerâdiving in like you've been starving for days, tongue lapping at her with an obscene slurp. she tastes like salt and lavender and her, and you want every last drop.
karina tries to move herself, but your grip pins her down.
âoh my god,â she whispers, her whole body shaking, âyou're fucking insatiableââ
then she breaks.
her thighs clamps around your head, a chocked sob tearing from her throat as her hips grind helplessly into your face. her orgasm crashes down hard and fast, her body shuddering as her slick coats your tongue, thick and hot, mixing with bathwater as she writhes against you.
you stay kneeling, licking her through itâslow, worshipful strokes, like you're savoring dessert. only when she slips back inside the tub, twitching and breathless, do you finally let her go, lips swollen and chin dripping with her.
she stares at you with glassy eyes, cheeks flushed, breath still shallow.
âyouââ her voice cracks, âyou filthy, perfect little thing.â
you blink up at her, eyes innocent and lips parted, âdid i do good, mommy?â
she just laughsâwrecked, loving, feral.
âget over here, mommy's not done with you.â
***
oh, and she really mean it.
âc'mere,â she murmurs, tugging you into her lap. the water sloshes as you straddle her thighs, hands pressed to her chest for balance. her skin is flushed and warm, breast slick and rising with each breath.
âsit still,â she whispers, and you do. obediently. perfectly. thighs parted just enough as her hands slips between them. the first touch of her fingers against your folds makes you whimper. your hips jerk, eyes fluttering shut. she chuckles darkly and kisses your neck.
âso soaked...â her fingers slip through your folds again, slow and teasing, parting you open. your breath catches as one finger dips inside, then twoâpressing in with that practiced curl that has your thighs quacking.
âshhh,â she coos against your shoulder. âlet mommy take care of you. just sit there and feel me, okay?â you choke on a moan when she starts movingâslow but deep, knuckles brushing your walls, palm nudging your clit with every stroke.
âsuch a needy little thing,â she murmurs, lips brushing your ears as her fingers thrust deeper.
âlook at you, grinding on my hand like a slutty little doll.â you can't help itâyour hips move on their own, chasing the pressure, chasing the edge. her other hand grips your waist, keeping you grounded while she fucks you open.
âmmphâm-mommy, pleaseââ you cry, burying your face in her neck.
âplease what, baby?â âplease don't stop. need it. wanna cum for youâwanna make you proudââ
karina moans softly at that, her own thighs clenching, âyou always make me proud, kitten,â and just like thatâshe speeds up. fingers pumping fast, slick and loud in the water, your moans echoing against the bathroom tiles. her thumb finds your clit and rubs tight circles, fast and relentless. your body arches. toes curling, mouth falling open, voice breaking.
âm-mommyâi'mâi'm gonnaââ âcum for me.â she growls against your throat, âbe good, cum all over mommy's fingers.â
and you doâshattering in her arms, body jerking and crying out as your orgasm crashes down hard and wet. her hand never stops moving until you're twitching and boneless, clinging to her like a lifeline.
âgood girl, my perfect little angel,â after your orgasm, karina lifts you out of the tub with steady arms, wrapping you in one of her plush towels. your body's limp against her chestâshaky and warm, cheeks flushed, eyes barely open. she kisses your temple as she carries you out, water dripping down both your bodies.
âyou did so well,â she lays you down gently on the bed and kneels beside you, drying your skin with slow, careful hands. you hum sleepily, nuzzling into her touch. your lashes flutter, barely awake, and you reach outâfingers curling around her wrist like you don't want her to leave.
âmommy,â you whisper, voice hoarse.
âm'sorry...â âsorry for what, kitten?â karina stills. your eyes blink open, watery and hazy, lips trembling, âfor making you tired. you had a long day and iâi wanted to make you feel good but i... i'm so selfish-â
âhey, no,â she cuts in softly, brushing damp hair from your face, âyou made me feel amazing. don't ever say that.â you nod, but your hips roll-just a littleâjust enough to press yourself against her palm as she cups your cheek.
âbaby...â she warns, though her voice is more fond than firm.
âi can't help it,â you breathe, rubbing your thighs together, desperate but still sleepy âi'm still... still so empty, mommy. want you again, but you're tired. i'm sorry, i'll be good-just a little, please?â and before she can answer, your body moves on instinctâgrinding into her hand like a kitten in heat. soft little whines escape your lips with every rut, your face scrunched with guilt and need and desperation.
karina watches you, entranced. you're warm and flushed, pupils blown, still glistening between your thighs. even like thisâfuzzy and limp in her armsâyou're insatiable.
âfuck, baby...â she groans, gently pushing your legs apart with her knee. âyou're gonna be the death of me.â
âwant mommy to use me. just use me until you're not tired anymore,â you nod eagerly, barely catching her words. karina slides her fingers back between your folds, feeling just how wet you still are. your hips jolt. your lips part with a needy moan.
âyou wanna make it up to me?â she purrs leaning down until her breath fans across your lips.
âthen lie back and let mommy fuck the apology out of you.â your breath hitches as she rises off the bed, towel slipping from her hips. she walksâslow, deliberateâto the drawer by the closet. you watch her through half-lidded eyes, dazed and soaked, thighs clenching at the anticipation.
when she turns around, she's holding itâthe strap. black. thick. intimidating. the one she rarely uses. the one that leaves you wrecked for days. your lips part, a soft gasp catching in your throat. âm-mommy..â
karina smiles, slow and sinful. âwhat? too much?â she climbs back onto the bed, looming over you like a god.
âbut i thought you wanted to make mommy feel better. don't tell me you're backing out now, kitten.â you shake your head, biting your lip as you spread your legs wider.
âwant it. want all of you, mommy. please...â she growls-low and approvingâand presses a knee between your thighs dragging the tip of the strap through your folds. your whole body twitches, breath caught, hands fisting the sheets.
âso fucking wet already,â she huffs, lining up with your entrance. âall that whining and grindingâthis what you were begging for, hm? to be split open on mommy's biggest cock like a needy little toy?â
you let out a broken moan, head tossing back.
âuse me mommy. please.. want to feel full. want you to ruin me...â âatta girl.â
and then she pushes in.
inch by inch, slow and relentless. the stretch burnsâdelicious, overwhelming, perfect. your mouth falls open, eyes wide and glassy as she fills you up, deeper than ever before.
âthat's it,â karina breathes, gripping your thighs, and forcing them wider. âtake it all, i know you canâmy greedy baby, always begging for more.â
your back arches. your nails dig into her arms. every breath you take is a whimper, a sob, a plea. once she's fully inside, she pausesâjust to watch you tremble around her, cunt clenching, mouth babbling nonsense.
âlook at you,â she murmurs, brushing your tears away with her thumb. âalready crying and i haven't even fucked you yet.â
âf-fuck me, mommy,â you gasp, âneed it so badâneed you to break me, please...â
âthen hold on, kitten.â she pulls back, slow and sinfulâthen slams back in, hard enough to make the headboard crack.
you scream.
and karina just laughs, low and breathless, already setting a brutal paceâfucking into you like it's the only thing keeping her sane, like you belong to her (which you do).
she fucks you into the mattress, her grip unrelentingâhands planted on either side of your head, driving her hips down into yours with brutal, punishing thrusts. the strap's so deep inside you, every stroke punching gasps out of your lungs, making your legs twitch and your stomach flutter.
you're not even forming real words anymoreâjust sobs, cries, moans of mommy and please and so good all tangled up in your throat.
âyou wanted this, didn't you?â karina growls, lips grazing your ear. âwanted mommy to ruin your cute little hole? stretch you out until you can't take anything else?â
you nodâfrantic. tears spill from your lashes as you paw at her back, trying to pull her even closer, bury her deeper.
âyes, yes, yesâfuck, mommyâdon't stop-i'm gonnaââ
she doesn't slow. she can't. your body clings to her, soaking, sloppy, walls fluttering like you're seconds from snapping again. she leans back just enough to watch the strap disappear into you, your tummy bulging slightly from the pressure, her jaw tightening at the sight.
âlook at you,â she pants, grabbing your thighs and pushing them up toward your chest, folding you in half. âtaking me so fucking well. this hole was made for mommy's cock, wasn't it?â
âyesâyes, pleaseâm'so closeâmommy please let me-â
âthen cum, baby,â she whispers, droppingher lips to yours in a bruising kiss. âmake a mess on mommy's cock. show me how much you love being used.â
and just like thatâyou break.
your back arches off the bed, a raw cry leaving your throat as you cum hard, soaking her, soaking the sheets, entire body trembling. karina doesn't stopâdragging it out, fucking you through every twitch and jolt until your limbs go limp, mouth parted, eyes glassy.
but even then-especially thenâyou keep whispering it, barely there, barely conscious: âm'sorry, mommy... sorry for being needy... just love you so much... want to make you feel good...â
karina's heart aches.
she leans down, brushing hair from your sweat-slicked forehead, her thrusts finally slowing down.
âshh, baby. i know you do," she whispers, âyou're mommy's perfect little girl. and mommy's not done with you yet.â
i can finally read poems and listen to music in peace while thinking about minji omgđ€
vampire!haerin x fem!reader x vampire!minji
synopsis: ynâs escape from a cruel orphanage leads her to the grand castle of two mysterious sisters, minji and haerin. as secrets unravel, yn discovers she is the reincarnation of minjiâs past lover, a revelation that ignites dangerous desires and bitter jealousy. caught in a web of immortal love and betrayal, yn must decide if her new life is truly a blessingâor a curse that comes with the night.
warnings: mention of blood; mild violence; past character death(?); implied past trauma; slightly suggestive; intended lowercase; not proofread i ain't have time for thatđ€Ș
a/n: should've made this into a two part series but mehđ€·ââïž i didn't have a lot of time to write so it may be great at some parts but shitty at some partsđđ
it was a stormy night, the wind howling as the rain lashed against your body. cold seeped into your bones with each step, your hands trembling as you made the final delivery of the nightâa warm meal from the restaurant downtown. you shivered as you fumbled with the heavy iron gate of the grand gothic castle, a place that looked like it had been frozen in time since the 16th century. the owner had been a regular for months now, ordering the same meal at the same time, always asking for it to be left on the table in the center of the lobby.
you knew the routine by heart: the towering arches, the dim lighting, a few candles flickering amidst weak bulbs, and that unsettling dust-covered tarp draped over a massive portrait youâd never dared to look under. tonight, however, something felt different. your instincts prickled, the hairs on your neck rising. you couldnât shake the feeling of being watched.
as you set the mushroom soup down, the steam rising in comforting curls, you felt itâa pair of unseen eyes scrutinizing your every move. high above, hidden among the shadows of a grand chandelier, a bat stirred. its sharp gaze traced over the bruises and cuts littering your arms and legs, remnants of your life outside these walls. it noticed everything.
you flinched, your mind flashing back to the orphanage. the place you had called "home" for as long as you could remember. ever since the kindly former owner had fallen ill and her cruel sister had taken over, life had become unbearable. you and the other children had been turned into unpaid laborers, your meager earnings siphoned off to fund the new ownerâs lavish lifestyle. as one of the older children, you took it upon yourself to steal bread from the restaurant where you worked, enough to share with the youngest in the orphanage, ensuring they didnât starve.
but tonight, as you prepared to slip out and head back to the orphanage before curfew, you froze. a voiceâa voice like silk draped in steelâcut through the air.
âyou, child.â you whipped around, your heart leaping into your throat. standing before you were two womenâno, not women. their pale skin gleamed in the dim light, their eyes too sharp, their bodies too still. one was tall, almost statuesque, her beauty cold and regal. the other, shorter, with an air of restless energy, her feline-like eyes gleaming in the shadows.
âsit,â the tall one commanded, her voice smooth yet laced with authority. instinctively, you took a step back, but her piercing gaze seemed to hold you in place, compelling you to obey. you felt the chair beneath you as if it were a trap, pulling you closer to them.
âgood girl,â the shorter one smirked, her voice carrying a playful menace. âitâs much easier this way.â
you glanced at the table where you had left the soup, your mind racing. âwhat do you want?â you managed to stammer, your heart pounding like a drum in your chest.
âwe want to know about you,â the tall one replied, her eyes studying the bruises on your arms. âiâm minji, and this is my sister haerin. weâve been watching you.â
âwatching me?â you echoed, disbelief mingling with fear. âwhy?â
âbecause youâre interesting,â haerin purred, tilting her head. âyouâve got spirit, and we admire that.â
âand youâre alone,â minji added, her tone softening slightly, though the chill in her eyes remained. âyou donât belong in that orphanage. itâs a wretched place, isnât it? we can offer you something betterâa life free from suffering.â
the weight of her words hung in the air, thick and suffocating. you recalled the nights spent huddled with the younger children, stealing bread to stave off hunger, and the feeling of despair that often settled in your chest. âwhat do you mean by âbetterâ?â you asked cautiously, curiosity creeping into your voice.
âyouâd be safe here,â minji said, taking a step closer, her presence both alluring and intimidating. âwe have everything you could ever need. food, shelter, freedom. no more curfews, no more cruelty. just⊠comfort.â
âcomfort?â you scoffed, still wary. âhow can i trust you? youâre⊠different.â
haerin chuckled softly, her laughter echoing in the empty hall. âdifferent, yes, but we are not monsters. weâre offering you a chance to escape a life filled with pain. think about it. the choice is yours.â
âi donât want to be a prisoner in some castle,â you shot back, but doubt crept into your mind, nagging at you. âwhatâs the catch?â
âno catch,â minji reassured you, her voice almost hypnotic. âjust the opportunity for a new beginning. youâve survived alone for too long; let us show you what itâs like to be cared for.â
as the weight of her words settled, you felt a flicker of hopeâa tantalizing possibility of belonging. it was so tempting, and yetâŠ
âwhy me?â you asked, your voice barely above a whisper.
âbecause youâre resilient,â haerin replied, her eyes sparkling with mischief. âand we like resilience. youâre not like the others, are you? youâve got a fire in you that deserves to be nurtured.â
âimagine it,â minji urged, her gaze penetrating. âyou could be part of something extraordinary, a life filled with adventure and mystery. weâll teach you everything. you wonât have to hide anymore.â
you hesitated, feeling the storm outside rage on, a mirror to the turmoil within you. the allure of their offer was strong, yet fear held you back. âwhat if i regret it?â
âyou wonât,â haerin said, a smile playing on her lips. âi promise youâll never look back. weâll protect you. besides, if you donât like it, you can always leave.â
âbut where would i go?â you replied, your voice barely audible as reality settled in.
âthatâs the beauty of it,â minji said, a hint of a smile creeping onto her face. âyou wouldnât need to go anywhere else. this could be your home.â
the warmth in her words felt like a balm to your weary soul. you looked at them, their expectant gazes piercing through the darkness. the thought of escaping the orphanage, of finally finding a place to belong, was intoxicating.
âi⊠i donât know,â you admitted, wrestling with your fears and hopes.
âtake your time,â minji said gently, her demeanor shifting to one of patience. âbut weâre here, waiting for your decision. whenever youâre ready.â
as you sat there, the flickering candlelight casting shadows on the walls, you realized that this might be the chance you had been yearning forâa chance to escape a life of pain, to embrace something unknown yet enticing. but as the thought settled in, doubt gnawed at the edges of your mind. was it really that simple? could you just walk away from everythingâinto the arms of two strangers who seemed far too perfect, too predatory?
your eyes darted to the chandelier, the bulbs dying to light the room. everything about this place screamed danger, from the eerie silence to the sistersâ unnervingly graceful movements. and yet, beneath that fear, a different emotion stirred. curiosity.
"how do i know you're not just trapping me here?" you asked, your voice barely above a whisper, but the words heavy with the weight of your mistrust. "everyone promises something better, but it's never real. how are you any different from the people who made me promises before?"
minjiâs expression softened, her gaze turning almost empathetic. "youâre right to be cautious," she said, her voice like velvet in the air, soothing but still sharp enough to cut. "the world has been unkind to you, but weâre not here to offer empty words. we offer something real, something tangible."
"and what is that, exactly?" you countered, your suspicion hardening again. "you talk about a better life, but what do you even want from me? people don't offer kindness for free."
haerinâs lips curved into a smirk, her sharp eyes gleaming in the dim light. "you're clever. i like that." she leaned forward, resting her arms on the table, her movements feline and calculated. "weâre not asking for much. just⊠loyalty. youâll find that in time, itâll be mutual."
"mutual?" you repeated, the word sounding foreign in your mouth. "and what happens if i decide i don't want to stay?"
"then you leave," minji answered smoothly, her voice a serene melody, though her eyes flickered with something darker, more possessive. "but trust me, after youâve seen what we offer, you wonât want to."
their words draped over you like a fog, thick and seductive, but still, something nagged at you. you had learned the hard way that promises often concealed something sinister. every adult in your life had betrayed you in some way, from the orphanage owner who claimed to take care of you, only to bleed you dry, to the people who pretended to care, only to vanish when it mattered most.
"i'm not like the others who come through here, am i?" you asked, testing the waters. "youâve had other people⊠visitors."
minjiâs smile thinned slightly, but her composure remained flawless. "none like you."
"what makes me different?" you pressed, leaning forward. "why me?"
for a moment, silence stretched between you. haerinâs eyes narrowed, assessing you, while minji seemed to be weighing her next words carefully.
"because you're already part of our world," haerin finally said, her voice lower, more dangerous. "you just donât know it yet."
the hairs on the back of your neck rose, a shiver running down your spine. "what do you mean?"
"youâve been surviving on scraps and shadows your whole life," minji added, her tone delicate but firm. "the world youâve known is just a sliver of whatâs out there. youâre different because youâve been forged by hardship. we see potential in you."
"potential for what?" you asked, your voice trembling slightly. "to become like you?"
"perhaps," minji said, her eyes glinting. "in time. if you choose to. but for now, all we offer is safety, shelter, and a way out of the life thatâs been choking you."
you could feel your heartbeat in your throat, each thud echoing louder than the last. the weight of their offer pressed on you like a storm cloud, and yet⊠there was still a small voice inside, warning you, screaming at you to run. but run where? back to the orphanage where starvation and abuse awaited? back to a life where your only escape was through stolen bread and the brief, bitter moments of freedom when you were alone in the streets?
you stood, your legs shaky, but you didnât back away. âi donât want to be a pawn in someone elseâs game,â you said, voice firm despite your pounding heart.
minji rose as well, graceful and composed. âyou wonât be,â she promised, stepping closer, her hand reaching out but stopping just shy of touching you. âyouâll be a part of something greater, something far beyond what you can imagine.â
haerin stood, moving to the side like a shadow. "the question is, do you trust yourself enough to take that step?"
your breath caught in your throat. trust yourself? did you? every instinct in you screamed not to trust them, not to believe in the honeyed words of two ethereal creatures who barely blinked. but beneath that fear, there was a whisper, a tiny voice askingâwhat if this is real? what if you finally had a chance to escape?
you glanced from minji to haerin, their eyes fixed on you, waiting. the candlelight flickered, casting elongated shadows that danced on the stone walls, and you realized there was no clear answer, no certainty in either path. but the thought of going back to the orphanage, to that suffocating misery, was enough to make the decision for you.
with a slow, shaky breath, you nodded. âfine. iâll stay.â
minjiâs smile returned, soft and triumphant. âgood choice,â she said softly.
haerinâs eyes gleamed, her smirk deepening as she let out a low, satisfied laugh. âyou wonât regret it. welcome to your new life.â
after showing you around the house and talking about each of your backgrounds while sipping warm tea and nibbling on cookies, minji and haerin finally asked you to choose one of the rooms you liked. "just pick one, it doesnât matter. iâll ask someone to send you clothes and other things you need."
you frowned when minji mentioned 'someone,' but quickly brushed it off. while you were weighing which room suited you best, haerin excused herself to head to her own room.
"ah, donât worry about her. sheâs an introvert, probably ran out of energy for interaction," minji shrugged, gently placing a hand on your shoulder. "so, have you decided?"
you nodded, pointing to the room across from minjiâsânot too large, but its window facing the garden stretched beautifully upwards. "aha! a good choice, i think weâll make great partners."
though you had many questions about minjiâs choice of words, you didnât dare voice your curiosity. minji left you alone in the room after wishing you goodnight. "welcome to your new life, yn."
after cleaning yourself upâgetting out of your rain-soaked clothes, taking a warm bath for the first time in years, you finally went to sleep. that night, you dreamt of a fragment of your past. your parents came to pick you up from the orphanage, taking you for a bike ride in the city park, and then sharing your favorite chocolate ice cream. you smiled in your sleep.
***
the next morning, your body's automatic alarm kicked in. just as the clock struck 4 a.m., you woke up. you turned to the window; the day was still darkâof course. rather than continuing to sleep and lazing around, you decided to get up, clean the dust and cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, and maybe even make breakfast. minji and haerin hadnât shown their faces yet; they were probably still deep in slumber in their respective rooms.
after the brief tour minji and haerin gave you last night, you were fairly familiar with the layout of the grand castle. âturn right, then go straight,â you repeated in your mind as you walked toward the kitchen. upon arriving, just as you suspected, the kitchen was a messâit seemed minji and haerin had never cooked before since there was only a lump of bread that looked like it had been made ages ago and a⊠dead rat? you jumped slightly as you mentally mapped out how to clean this cursed kitchen.
with nothing else to do, you decided to head to minji's reading roomâshe had allowed you to read any book you liked, except for one red leather-bound book protected by a glass case as clear as water.
as you entered the grand library, time seemed to stand still. the books in this library looked more extensive than those in the city library! wow, from one end to the other, all you could see were books! you cheered inwardly, the doubts that had lingered in your heart last night vanished. even without the luxury they offered, you would want to stay here, surrounded by your favorite things: books.
without you realizing it, the sun began to rise. its bright light made you squint. you hurriedly closed the book, returned it to its place, and rushed back to the kitchenâyou needed to start tidying up; you couldnât act like an unruly child.
âoh, so youâre up, I see? i was just sending haerin to wake you,â minji said, wearing a knee-length floral dress, her hair down, illuminated by the warm glow of the hanging lamp as she prepared an omelet in the once-messy kitchen. even the latest modern tools were neatly arranged.
âdo you like it? haerin and i just ordered it, but it arrived so quickly, right?â you nodded at both questions, walking over to minjiâher tall figure towering over you. âdo you need help?â
âyou can set the plates on the dining table.â her gentle gaze met yours, and it took just a moment for you to nod, promptly carrying out her request.
as you carefully placed the plates on the long, ornate dining table, the distant sound of minji humming from the kitchen filled the air, her soft voice weaving through the silence of the grand castle. there was something strangely comforting in the way she moved through the house, her presence always bringing a sense of calm. you finished arranging the silverware, trying to focus on the task, but the scent of freshly cooked eggs and the warmth of minjiâs voice were hard to ignore.
minji emerged from the kitchen, carrying a tray with practiced ease. her movements were graceful, almost too perfect for such a simple task. âyouâve set everything so beautifully,â she remarked, her dark eyes meeting yours briefly before she set the tray down. there was an intensity in her gaze that made your heart quicken, though her tone remained gentle.
you busied yourself with adjusting a plate, your fingers fidgeting under her watchful eyes. âthank you... you make everything look so easy,â you murmured, trying not to let your voice tremble. minji chuckled softly, her eyes never leaving you. âiâve had a lot of time to perfect the little things,â she said with a cryptic smile, her words hanging in the air. timeâwhat did she mean by that? the question lingered, but before you could ask, she gestured toward the chair beside her. âcome, sit with me.â
as you sat down, your thoughts still swirling with uncertainty, haerin appeared at the entrance of the dining room, her eyes narrowing slightly as she took in the scene. âi was looking for you earlier,â she said, her voice low but pointed. you glanced at her. âsorry... haerin-unnie,â you mumbled, eyes downcast. she approached, her fingers brushing lightly over your shoulder, a fleeting touch that sent a shiver down your spine. âdonât do it again,â she whispered, her lips barely curving into a smile before she turned to join her sister at the table.
with both sisters seated on either side of you, the tension in the air was palpable. minjiâs calm, steady presence contrasted sharply with haerinâs quiet intensity, leaving you caught between their different energies. as minji served the food, her movements so close you could feel the warmth of her arm, you couldnât help but wonderâhow long could you stay balanced between them?
you tried to steady your breath as minji poured tea into your cup, the delicate clink of porcelain breaking the silence between the three of you. her movements were elegant, precise, like everything she did was part of some silent performance. you found yourself staring at the way her fingers wrapped around the teapot handleâlong, slender, but there was a quiet strength in them that both unsettled and intrigued you. she caught you looking and smiled faintly, a smile that didnât quite reach her eyes.
âyou donât have to be so nervous, you know,â she said, her voice low and smooth. âyouâre safe here, yn. as long as you follow the house rules.â
haerin, who had been quietly watching from across the table, let out a small huff, leaning back in her chair with an amused smirk playing on her lips. âminji, you always scare them with that âhouse rulesâ speech.â her tone was light, but there was a sharpness behind it. âbesides, itâs not like we bite⊠at least, not without permission.â
your eyes darted between them, unsure how to respond. minji shot haerin a brief glance, her expression unreadable, but you could feel the tension simmering just beneath the surface. haerin's teasing words lingered in the air, and though you laughed nervously, you couldnât shake the feeling that there was truth hidden in her jest.
minji reached out, placing her hand lightly on your wrist. the touch was gentle, but it held you in place, drawing your attention back to her. âdonât mind her,â she said softly, her thumb brushing over your skin. âyouâre our guest, and weâll take care of you. isnât that what you wanted?â
the question caught you off guard, pulling at the thoughts you had been trying to suppress since you arrived. was this what you wanted? the quiet luxury, the sense of safety, the promise of something more? your life had been nothing but chaos, a constant struggle to survive, and now here you wereâcaught in the orbit of these two enigmatic sisters, both offering something you hadnât known you craved. and yet, the unease remained. could you really trust them?
before you could answer, haerin stood, her chair scraping softly against the floor. âiâm going for a walk,â she announced, casting a final glance at you. âif you decide you want some fresh air, come find me.â she didnât wait for a response, disappearing down the hallway with her usual silent grace.
left alone with minji, the air felt heavier, more intimate. she still hadnât let go of your wrist, her touch lingering longer than necessary. when she finally withdrew her hand, her gaze softened, as if she could sense the storm of emotions churning within you.
âtake your time adjusting,â she said, standing and gathering the empty plates with practiced ease. âthis place⊠itâs not for everyone, but i think youâll come to appreciate it. and us.â
she smiled again, that same enigmatic curve of her lips, and with that, she disappeared back into the kitchen, leaving you alone with your thoughts.
***
after a few days living there and wanders through all the rooms, you found yourself with nothing left to do. the silence of the house felt strange and a little unsettling after the business of the orphanage. you werenât used to having free time, and you werenât sure how to spend it. at first, you thought about going back to the library, where you felt comfortable, but the nice weather outside caught your attention.
a walk in the garden sounded nice.
then, a new idea came to youâflowers. the garden could use some color, and maybe minji would like that too. feeling excited, you decided to skip the library and instead made your way to minjiâs room. you knocked on the door gently, a little nervous but hoping sheâd agree.
"come in, i didnât lock the door."
you stepped inside, and the sight before you took your breath away. minji was in her room, draped in soft fabrics that hugged her form in all the right places. her hair cascaded around her shoulders, framing her face in a way that made your heart race. the dim light filtering through the curtains created a warm glow, emphasizing her delicate features. she looked ethereal, almost otherworldly, and you couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement at the sight of her.
âwhat brings you here so early?â minji asked, her voice smooth like velvet. there was a softness in her gaze that made you feel both comfortable and exhilarated, as if she could see right into your thoughts.
you hesitated for a moment, trying to find the right words. âi was thinking... the garden could use some flowers, and i thought you might want to come with me to pick some.â
minjiâs expression shifted slightly, her playful demeanor softening. âoh, sweetie, that sounds lovely,â she replied, her tone warm. âbut i really need to rest and i have to be ready for... other things.â
you felt a pang of disappointment, but you understood. âright, of course. you need your rest.â
âbut,â she said, leaning closer, a teasing smile playing on her lips, âyouâre welcome to go on your own. who knows, maybe youâll find something beautiful out there.â
you swallowed hard, feeling a rush of warmth at the way she was looking at you. âmaybe I will,â you replied, trying to sound casual even as your heart raced.
âjust remember, if you find something special, youâll have to show me when you get back.â her gaze held yours for a moment longer, a spark of something electric passing between you.
âi will,â you promised, your voice barely a whisper. as you turned to leave, you couldnât shake the feeling of her eyes on you, a lingering warmth that stayed with you as you made your way to the garden.
stepping outside, the fresh air washed over you, but the image of minji lingered in your mindâher beauty, her laughter, and the way her presence made everything feel just a little more intense. you took a deep breath, determined to find the perfect flowers, even if it meant doing so alone.
***
the path to the market felt very familiar. back at the orphanage, you were often sent by the chefâwho still had a conscience and didnât report you when you stole some snacks from the kitchenâto shop. your mind wandered again. is this really okay? leaving them suffering in that orphanage alone? but you quickly pushed those thoughts away. when an opportunity arises, you must take full advantage of it.
you encountered a few acquaintancesâthe market vendorsâwho were taken aback by your appearance. âuh, yeah. someone rich adopted me!â
upon arriving at the flower shop, you spent a while selecting and inhaling the scents of the flowers. you approached the owner and asked them to send someone to plant flowers in the castle gardenâwith minji and haerin's permission, of course. you settled on white peonies and cherry blossoms for minji, and black dahlias with dark purple orchids for haerin.
you hummed softly on the way back, deciding to stop by the bakery you used to visit with your parents when you were little. ha⊠the interior of this bakery hadnât changed at all, and the smell was exactly as you remembered. after ordering a pain au chocolat and a cup of cappuccino, you chose to sit by the window, watching people go by.
your family used to be very wealthy until a problem caused your parents to divorce, losing their fortune and abandoning you on the streets. you pushed those memories far away, even though you still lived in the same city as themâwondering if they still remembered you after the issue ended five years ago. maybe you could visit other places with minji and haerin later. this time, you went straight home after finishing your food and drink.
as you made your way back to the castle, your mind raced with thoughts of minji. the flowers in your hands felt like a bridge between you, a gesture of gratitude for the kindness she had shown you. but beneath that gratitude lay a hint of confusion. could it be that minji saw you differently than you intended? you shook your head, dismissing the notion. she was a figure of strength and beauty, almost like a maternal presence, someone who offered you solace in a world that had shown you little kindness.
when you entered the castle, you found haerin in the living room, her feline grace contrasting sharply with the imposing architecture. she looked up, her gaze assessing. âwhere were you?â she asked, an edge of concern lacing her tone.
âthe market,â you replied, holding up the bouquet as if it would validate your actions. âi got flowers for you and minji.â
her expression shifted slightly, a flicker of something unreadable crossing her face. âyou didnât tell me you were going out. you should have asked first.â
âiââ
âitâs not about that,â she cut you off, her voice softening. âjust be careful. you never know what could happen out there.â
your mind raced as haerinâs words sank in, but something still didnât add up. the timing, the way she spokeâthere was more to her confession. you werenât naive; it wasnât just a warning. something darker, something bitter, lingered beneath the surface of her words. jealousy. you could feel it, even though she hadnât said it outright. haerin wanted somethingâno, someoneâthat wasnât hers.
you took a shaky breath. âwhy tell me all of this now, haerin? if youâre trying to protect me, why make it sound like youâre... bitter?â
she gave a small, sharp laugh, her eyes narrowing slightly. âyou think iâm bitter?â her tone was mocking, but there was a flicker of something real behind it. âmaybe youâre right. but itâs not because iâm jealous of you.â
a chill crept over you. âthen what?â
haerin stepped closer, her voice low as she spoke. âitâs because youâre not who you think you are, yn. youâre playing a part you donât even know about. this isnât some fairytale where you get adopted by a rich woman and live happily ever after. you were brought here for a reason.â
âwhat reason?â your voice came out sharper than you expected, frustration edging into fear. âwhat are you talking about?â
she hesitated, her gaze hardening as if weighing her next words. then, with an almost dismissive shrug, she dropped the bombshell: âweâre vampires.â
the room seemed to tilt for a second, your breath caught in your throat. it couldnât be. vampires? it sounded ridiculous, impossibleâbut the look in her eyes said she wasnât lying. the blood drained from your face, your hands shaking slightly.
you backed up, trying to process the words, but before you could respond, the door swung open with a force that made your heart lurch. minji stood there, her usually calm face twisted in fury. âhaerin,â she growled, voice sharp as ice, âwhat the hell did you just do?â
you saw it thenâminjiâs eyes, no longer just a deep brown, now gleaming with something unnatural. anger. hunger. her gaze flicked to you, and for the first time, you felt fear crawl up your spine. she was taller, more imposing in that moment, her presence dominating the room.
âyou werenât supposed to know yet,â minji hissed, stepping toward you, her movements too fluid, too quick. âyou werenât ready.â the rage in her eyes flickered with something else, something primal. you stepped back, your heart pounding in your ears.
âiâi didnâtââ you tried to form words, but they wouldnât come. your back hit the wall, and suddenly, minji was inches away. her eyes darkened, and you could feel her breath on your neck, the air shifting as she leaned in closer, too close.
you froze, terror gripping your chest as you realized what she might do. her lips brushed your skin, cold and soft, and for a moment, the world narrowed to just her touch. then her teeth grazed your neck.
âminji!â haerinâs voice cut through the tension like a whip, snapping minji out of whatever trance she was in. she stepped back, blinking as if waking from a dream. for a second, her face softenedâthen the fury returned, but this time it wasnât directed at you.
âyou did this,â minji snarled, turning to haerin, her voice low and dangerous. âshe wasnât supposed to know yet.â
you gasped, stumbling away from them, your hand clutching your neck where you could still feel the ghost of her touch. the fear and confusion twisted inside you, but there was something elseâa deep sadness, a realization that maybe this great opportunity wasnât what it seemed. everything was unraveling so quickly.
as you backed away from them, memories of your past flooded backâyour family, the life you had lost. it was all connected, somehow. the reason youâd ended up in the orphanage, the secrets your parents had kept from you. they hadnât abandoned you because of money or misfortune. no, it was something more twisted. your parents had once been part of a world like this, a world of power and darkness. you were caught in the middle of something far older than you had known.
you clutched the side of your head, the memories flashing too quickly. your motherâs distant eyes, the arguments late at night when they thought you werenât listening, the day they left you at the orphanage, telling you it was for your own safety. everything clicked into place.
âi shouldâve known,â you muttered under your breath, looking back at minji with wide, terrified eyes. âthis wasnât a coincidence. i look like him, donât i? your husband.â
minjiâs gaze softened, but the sadness in her eyes was undeniable. she didnât deny it.
and in that moment, you realized this was much bigger than you could have ever imagined. maybe you were just another piece in their long, immortal gameâused to fill the void of their eternal loss.
as the warmth of minji's bite coursed through your veins, the world seemed to shift. a flood of memories that didnât belong to you rushed into your mindâfragments of another life, another time. you staggered slightly, clutching minjiâs arm as flashes of faces, voices, and emotions overwhelmed you. one face in particular stood outâa manâs, someone who felt strangely familiar. his voice echoed in your head, filled with love and devotion... for minji.
âi remember him,â you whispered, your voice barely audible. âi remember... being him.â
minjiâs eyes widened in shock, her grip tightening around your arm. there was a flicker of recognition, of something deep and ancient between you. âit canât be,â she murmured, her voice trembling. âyouâre... youâre him, reincarnated.â her words were barely above a whisper, but the weight of them crushed you. the memories, the feelingsâthey werenât just fragments; they were yours.
it made sense now. the pull youâd felt toward minji, the unexplainable connection, the way her face had felt so familiar, like something out of a dream. you had been her husband, a lifetime ago. the man who chose mortality over immortality.
âhe didnât want to live forever,â you muttered, piecing it together. âhe refused to become what you are.â the revelation hit you hard, and you looked up at her, searching her eyes for answers. âthatâs why he left, isnât it?â
minjiâs expression shifted, sorrow filling her eyes as she nodded. âhe couldnât bear the thought of eternity. he chose to live a normal life, to die. but he promised... he promised he would find me again, somehow.â
the air in the room thickened with the weight of those words. you had been brought back to her, against all odds, against time itself. and now, you were standing in front of her once more, caught in the web of fate.
haerinâs gaze flickered with a mix of emotionsâjealousy, frustration, and something deeper, a bitterness that had built up over years. âyou always win, donât you, minji?â her voice cracked, the mask of coldness slipping away to reveal the hurt beneath. âeven after all this time, even after everything... you still get what you want.â
minji looked at her, pain in her eyes, but there was nothing she could say to soothe her sisterâs wounds. âhaerinâŠâ
âno, donât,â haerin cut her off, her voice hollow now. âi need to go.â she turned away from the two of you, her steps deliberate but heavy. âi canât stay here anymore.â she paused at the door, her silhouette framed by the dim light of the castleâs hallway. âtake care of her,â she whispered, almost too softly to hear. then, without another word, she disappeared into the night, leaving the castle quieter than it had ever been.
you stood there, unsure of what to say, unsure if there was anything to be said. but minjiâs hand found yours, squeezing gently, grounding you in that moment. her eyes, once filled with rage and hunger, now only held a quiet sorrow.
âiâm sorry,â she whispered, her voice barely audible, the weight of her confession heavy in the air.
weeks passed, the castle settling into a new rhythm without haerinâs presence. and soon, everything started to fall into placeâyour memories, the truth of your past. you werenât just some random girl caught in their world. you were the reincarnation of minjiâs husband, the one who had chosen death over the curse of immortality. you had been given a second chance, a chance to live again, but fate had brought you back into the very world you had tried to escape.
and yet, this time, you didnât run.
three months later, the castle felt more like a home. the cold, stone walls were softened by the warmth of life within them. the garden bloomed with the flowers you had planted, a mix of color and life that mirrored the changes in your own heart. the past no longer felt like a burdenâit was part of you, and part of minji.
one evening, you sat at the long dining table, minji by your side, your parents across from you. the room was lit by soft, golden light, the warm glow of candles filling the space. laughter echoed through the halls as you shared stories and memories, the tension of your earlier days here forgotten.
minjiâs hand rested on yours, her touch familiar and comforting. your parents, who had been lost to you for so long, had accepted this strange, new life you had found. the weight of the past had lifted, replaced by a new beginning.
you looked at minji, and she smiledâa smile that carried a hundred years of longing and love. and for the first time, you felt truly at peace. this was where you were meant to be, not just as minjiâs eternal love but as part of a family once more.
and haerin? wherever she was, you hoped she found her own peace, away from the shadows of the past.
as the night went on, the warmth in the room grew, not just from the fire crackling in the hearth, but from the love shared around the table. for the first time in your life, you felt truly whole.
and in that moment, everything felt right.
pt. 1 > pt. 2
kim minji x fem!reader x uchinaga aeri
synopsis: y/n thought she had moved on. but when aeriâher enigmatic first love, returns after five years of silence, old feelings resurface, threatening to disrupt the relationship she's built with minjiâthe person who now holds her heart. as y/n navigates an emotional storm of unresolved tension and buried memories, she is drawn back into aeriâs world, seeking the closure sheâs always needed.
warnings: minji and reader kissed; not proofread; messy and cringe(?) at some parts.
a/n: thereâs actually so much potential for this fic but iâm just in the mood to post somehow so, yeah.
after the lecture ends, you and minji stayed in the completely empty lecture hall in silence.
âwhat were you saying?â you asked minji again even though you heard her the first time, you were too frightened with the thought of telling her abour aeri. what would she say? what if she decided to stay away from you? you couldnât risk it, sheâs the most important person in your life.
âwho really is ms. aeri? you look very angry when we meet her yesterday at the aquarium, and now youâre drooling all over her...â she played with the hem of your sweater, looking down.
âiâll tell you when iâm ready okay? until then, stay by my side okay?â you give minji a reassuring smile though your mind panicked when you catch a glimpse of aeri outside the lecture hall.
you still have a few classes today so minji went home firstâpreparing the things to bake a cake. you didnât meet aeri for the rest of the day and minji picks you up when all of your classes are done. linking arms together, you two walked to the parking lot while discussing your tasks for the baking sessionâyet again, you catch a glance with aeri, she was there with one of her old friend in her office thatâs just by the parking lot.
***
âwhy are they suddenly so close?â aeri asked her friend, walking together to a nearby cafe.
âaeri honey, you were away for five years. what makes you think that y/n would wait for you that long?â karinaâs confused voice answered her question with another question.
âi donât know... perhaps, this promise ring?â aeri put up her left hand, a cartier ring perfectly coiled there.
âwell, did you see she still wear herâs?â checkmate, she doesnât know. aeri bit the insides of her cheeks in frustation, sheâs anxious again, âyou guys seriously need to talk aeri. resolve the old feelings yâknow.â
âhow?â aeri played with the ring on her finger, she thinks you mustâve hate her.
âiâll tell you what, iâll arrange a dinner with her family for opening. i still keep in touch with her moââ
âdeal!â
while aeri and karina talks about the plan to resolve the old feelings, you and minji were busy falling in love. well, at least the chemicals in your body produces lots of oxytocin when minji helps you decorate the cake and her lips were inches away from yours.
âminji,â she turned her face to look at you and you swear it almost give you a heart attack, your heart is beating so loud and your face started to get red youâre afraid minji might notice it.
ây-you, youâre too close...â you quickly focuses back to the cake to distract the fact that you can feel her breath against your lips.
âo-oh, sorry.â she pulled back from the kitchen counter, rubbing the back of her neckâinternally screaming.
âyeah, i donât mind.â you managed to keep your cool and flirty demeanor and slightly smirked towards her, the cake is almost done. after some finishing touches, a cake with a cute and pretty impressive decoration is placed on the dining table.
âwhoâs gonna have the first bite?â you asked, giving minji a fork.
âhow about we just feed each other at the same time so we could have the first taste together?â minji suggest and idea that you quickly agreed to. you both laughed after tasting the chocolate cake, tasty.
âwoah, we should probably open a bakery look how talented we are...â minji laughed so cutely, suddenly you donât know what made the cake so sweet.
after some more eating and cleaning up the mess that were left, you and minji tucked in yourselves on the couch and turn on the good old classic romcom, The Notebook. you both stayed quiet and really pay attention to the movie despite this is the 17th time you watched it together until near the end of the movie. you snuggled closer to minji, resting your head on her arm. she looked down for a moment and thought, âshe looks so good right now i can kiss her...â then just out of sudden rush of courage and impulsive act, she tilts your chin up and before you can ask her what is she doing or calculate what might happen, she pressed her lips onto yours. you can almost taste the strawberry chapstick she always use while instinctively recipocrating her kiss, you both smile into the kiss, only pulling back when you two run out of breath.
âw-whaaat?â you sit back up on the couch, wiping the excess saliva left on your lips.
âiâmâ i just did it out of impulsiveness and iâm sorry but,â minji paused to wipe her lips too, âi didnât know that youâll kiss me back.â she continued with a flirty tone.
âso, uh, you-you like me?â you donât know what kind of expression you should put but youâre sure it must be so chaotic.
âsince 8th grade...â she answered with a nod and you two just sit face to face on the couch, cheeks still red and lips still swollen.
âso are girlfriends now or what?â you finally break the silence, still trying to gain composure.
âif youâd like to.â
âoh please, i nearly couldnât form a coherent sentence right now and youâre asking me if i want to be your girlfriend?â you hugged minji and you picked another movie to watch afterâdecided to do a marathon of ghibli films.
minji spend the night afterâas you promised earlier. and almost like a routine, you wait for her to fall asleep, scutinizing every single movement of her breathing and traced her features before going to sleep. youâve always put your phone on do not disturb mode whenever youâre with minji, so the next morning when you wake up, youâre quite surprised seeing dozens of texts from your mother inviting you to dinner with aeri and karina.
as you watch minji sleep last night, youâve decided to let go of the past and choose to focus on your relationship with minji. you do want to hear an explanation from aeri though, you replied to your mother, asking is aeri spent the night there. she didnât but your mother gave aeri your number. lucky for you, aeri messaged you first when youâre still contemplating on asking your mother for aeriâs number.
( aeri: hey
aeri: are you free today?
aeri: i hope we can resolve the things between us
aeri: say, letâs eat lunch together at the new restaurant that just opened downtown? )
***
as soon as minji wakes up, eat breakfast and shower, you explaines to her about aeri. her expression was... normal? but when you tell her youâre going to eat lunch with her and possibly resolve things, she pouts incredibly cuteâclinging to your arm.
âdo you have to meet her today?â you give a peck on her pouty lips, you rarely sees the clingy side of minji.
âthe sooner the better, sweetheart.â you caress her hands, give her one more assuring words and lots of kisses before going out to the said restaurant.
you drive to where the restaurant is locatedâwhich turned out to be stoneâs throw from the aquarium you visited yesterday. instead of playing your playlist and sing your lungs out like you used to did, you started to construct the conversation youâd possibly have with aeri. you take confident steps towards the entrance, but as soon as you see her wrapped in an elegant but casual black dress, red rosy lips, holding a glass of martini the memories flows back in. you gulped before walking up to her, cracking the best (awkward) smile.
âms. aeri? have you been waiting long?â you take a seat in front of her, still using the honorific, âdid you order yet?â your eyes darted across the room, unable to directly look into her eyes.
aeri hummed in response, âi ordered you a ceasar salad too.â you quitly say thank you, you both stayed quiet until your plates are empty and aeri orders another glass of martini.
you silently contemplate in your seat, heart beating faster than youâd like to admit. the memories of your relationship with her, the good times, and the heartbreak flood your mind, but you keep your composure. this isn't about falling back into old habits; it's about getting answers.
aeri takes a sip of her martini, her eyes scanning your face, as though gauging how much has changed in the time theyâve been apart. she begins to talk. âi know i owe you an explanation,â she begins, her voice calm but a little hesitant. âi didnât come back because... i thought i could offer you more by staying away.â
âyou thought leaving me for five years without a word would somehow be better?â you frowned, fingers clenching around the water glass in front of you. your gaze were still on the other side of the room though.
aeri sets down her drink, leaning forward. âat the time, yes. i wanted to become someone you could be proud of. someone who wasnât just your fatherâs assistant. i thought if i could establish myself, we could finally be on equal ground.â
âthatâs not what I wanted, aeri.â your voice shakes, âi didnât need you to be something else. i needed you to be here.â
âi see that now. but back then, i thought i was doing the right thing. i worked hard, hoping that when i came back, we could pick up where we left off... but time passed. you grew up, and i was still stuck in the past, holding onto something i wasnât sure you even wanted anymore.â a familiar chuckle flows through your ears as aeriâs expression softens, regret seeping into her features.
you felt the weight of those words. part of you had been waiting, even if you didnât want to admit it, but the more time passed, the more you found yourself leaning on minji. the more minji filled the gaps aeri had left behind.
âyouâre right,â you said quietly, finally meeting aeriâs gaze after so long, âi did grow up. iâm not the same person i was when you left. and i think⊠i needed you to come back sooner if we ever had a chance.â a familiar chuckle flows through your ears, a small smile tugging on her lipsâthough itâs bittersweet.
âi really missed my window didnât i?â aeri sighs, running a hand through her hair, âi know. but i had to tell you, y/n. i couldnât just let things end the way they did, without you knowing that i never meant to hurt you.â
âi appreciate that,â you replied with a softer tone, finally being able to relax, âi think i needed to hear it, too.â
for the first time in the conversation, thereâs a sense of peace between you two. itâs not the kind of peace that rekindles a relationship but the kind that offers closureâa finality that allows both of you to move on.
âIâm glad you found someone like minji.â after a brief silence, aeri reaches across the table and squeezes your hand.
âiâm sorry for everything. i hope this gives you the closure you need.â
âit does,â you admit, âand i hope you find happiness too, with karina perhaps?â you laughed along with her.
you exchange a final, lingering look before stands up to leave, a weight lifted off your shoulders. you know that this chapter with aeri is finally closed, and as you stepped out of the restaurant and into the sunlight, you feel ready to fully embrace the futureâwith minji.
back at home, you returned to minjiâs side, her heart lighter. you wrapped your arms around minji, pulling her close. when Minji looks up at you with those bright eyes, thereâs no hesitation in your mind anymore. you know who you want to be with, and youâre ready to give minji all the love she deserves.
âso... how did it go?â minji asks, her voice a little shaky but curious.
âitâs over,â you replied softly, kissing minjiâs forehead, âiâm with you now, and thatâs all that matters.â
minji smiles, burying her face in your chest, and for the first time in a long while, you felt at peace, ready to build a future with the person who was there all along.