Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 105

Hyun also lifted his cup and took a slow sip.

The tangy flavor that captured his taste buds made his eyes widen in surprise.

“Wow, this is really good…”

Hyun unconsciously said it out loud.

Yoonhwa burst into laughter at Hyun’s reaction.

Taking a moment of silence while sipping on the refreshing tomato juice, Yoonhwa felt grateful for Hyun’s kindness and understanding, but at the same time, a heavy sense of responsibility and worry weighed down her heart.

Finally, she decided to open up about her true feelings.

“Hyun, I’m… worried that because of me, you keep getting into danger…”

“It doesn’t seem good for you to be around me…”

Yoonhwa’s voice trembled, and her eyes started filling with seriousness and unease.

“Should I stay away from you…?”

“You’re too dangerous…”

Hyun was deeply shocked by Yoonhwa’s words.

He put his cup down and carefully took Yoonhwa’s hand.

His gaze was filled with determination as he tried to resolutely dismiss her worries.

“No, Yoonhwa…!”

“I… I can’t be alone…”

Hyun’s voice trembled with desperation, and he began to share bits of his past.

“As you know, my parents passed away when I was young…”

“After that, I had to endure everything on my own. The loneliness and pain were sometimes so overwhelming that there were times I wanted to give up on myself.”

Hyun’s voice gradually softened, and the pain of his past was evident on his face.

“But Yoonhwa, ever since you came into my life, everything has changed.”

“You’ve given me new hope, a reason to live.”

“Because of you… I was able to find happiness again.”

Hyun paused for a moment and shifted his gaze back to Yoonhwa.

“If it weren’t for you, I would have died alone.”

“You came to me…”

“I’m ready to die for this.”

Tears welled up in Yoonhwa’s eyes. Hyun’s confession deeply moved her heart.

Holding onto Hyun’s hand tightly, she locked eyes with him.

“Hyun, I can’t even imagine being without you…”

“I need you…”

Just then, Nomi, rubbing her eyes in her pajamas, walked into the living room.

Her hair was a mess, and her face was marked with sleep lines.

“Hyun and… Sister Yoonhwa, you’re here..!!”

Nomi’s voice was full of sleepy energy, but upon seeing them, her expression brightened as if she’d received a gift.

Nomi dashed over to them enthusiastically.

Yoonhwa warmly embraced Nomi.

Hyun ruffled Nomi’s hair while Yoonhwa gently stroked Nomi’s back.

While nestled against Hyun and Yoonhwa, Nomi’s voice held a hint of dissatisfaction.

“Why did you come so late?!..”

Her expression was a mix of emotions. She seemed both happy and slightly hurt.

Hearing Nomi’s words, Yoonhwa felt a wave of guilt wash over her.

“I’m sorry, Nomi.”

“I got delayed at the hospital…”

Yoonhwa kissed Nomi’s cheek softly as she apologized.

Nomi’s face flushed a lovely shade of pink from Yoonhwa’s tender kiss.

Nomi’s small face blossomed into a smile, showing just how much her mood had lifted.

“Sister, it’s okay!”

“I’m just happy to be with you!”

Nomi’s voice was filled with joy.

Hyun, recalling that brief and tender moment Yoonhwa had shown Nomi, felt his face grow warmer.

He smiled at the interaction between the two girls, but thinking about how Yoonhwa had treated him too made his heart race even faster.

Trying to hide his blushing face, Hyun struggled to shake off his embarrassment.

And he decided to prepare some delicious fruit for Nomi.

“N-Nomi, aren’t you hungry?”

“Do you want some fruit?”

Hyun asked Nomi.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she eagerly agreed to his suggestion.

“Yes! I love fruit!”

Hyun made his way to the kitchen to fetch some fresh fruit.

He washed the apples and oranges thoroughly before carefully starting to slice them.

His hands moved skillfully and precisely, quickly transforming the apples and oranges into beautiful pieces of fruit.

Hyun’s heart raced with excitement at the thought of bringing those fruit pieces to Nomi on a pretty plate.

Meanwhile, in the living room, Yoonhwa and Nomi were spending time together in front of the TV.

Yoonhwa found Nomi’s favorite cartoon show, and Nomi’s face lit up as she got engrossed in it.

Watching Nomi’s pure smile brought comfort to Yoonhwa, and she cherished this peaceful moment with her.

From time to time, Yoonhwa would stroke Nomi’s hair or talk about her favorite cartoon characters, deepening their bond.

Nomi responded to Yoonhwa’s affection with brighter smiles, occasionally asking her questions, fully immersing herself in their cartoon discussions.

Hyun carefully plated the sliced apples and oranges.

He felt a sense of satisfaction seeing the beautifully arranged fruit pieces.

Now it was time to bring this fresh and tasty snack to Nomi.

Hyun carried the tray back to the living room.

His face wore a bright smile that made him forget the hard work he’d done in the kitchen.

“Nomi, the fruit is ready!”

Hyun’s voice filled the living room, and Nomi looked away from the cartoon to gaze at him.

Her eyes sparkled with joyful anticipation. Yoonhwa also turned her gaze from the TV to look at Hyun, beaming with a smile.

Hyun carefully set the tray down on the table and proudly showed off the fruit pieces to Yoonhwa and Nomi.

The apple and orange slices glimmered enticingly, awakening their appetites.

Yoonhwa smiled as she watched Nomi dive into the fruit.

“Wow, Hyun, you’re really good at slicing!”

Yoonhwa praised him.

Hyun awkwardly smiled and humbly replied.

“I’m not that great!”

Without hesitation, Nomi grabbed a slice of apple from the tray and popped it into her mouth.

“Yum~ It’s really delicious!”

She exclaimed in a voice full of joy.

Yoonhwa and Hyun laughed together at Nomi’s happy reaction.

Even though Yoonhwa had eaten fruit just a bit ago, her stomach felt empty again.

She reached for an orange slice and popped it into her mouth.

The sweet and tangy flavor of the orange filled her mouth.

Yoonhwa wore a satisfied smile.

On TV, Nomi’s favorite cartoon continued to air. The three of them momentarily focused on the cartoon while enjoying the fruit.

As the adventures and humor unfolded on the screen, they laughed together, occasionally sharing tense moments that brought them closer.

The three enjoyed a peaceful time eating fruit while watching TV.

When the protagonist of the cartoon escaped from a crisis, they all let out a sigh of relief.

In that moment, something clicked in Hyun’s mind.

“Oh, right!”

Hyun suddenly exclaimed. His voice startled Yoonhwa and Nomi, who turned to look at him. Hyun leaned toward Yoonhwa and carefully pulled back her bangs.

He wanted to check the flower-shaped dot that had been on Yoonhwa’s forehead.

But there was nothing there. The flower-shaped dot had completely disappeared.

Hyun breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at Yoonhwa.

“Thank goodness, Yoonhwa. The dot on your forehead is gone.”

Yoonhwa was momentarily surprised by Hyun’s sudden closeness.

The feeling of his warm breath brushing over her forehead made her heart race faster.

Feeling Hyun’s gentle touch and worried gaze, Yoonhwa experienced a strange sensation.

“Really..??”

Yoonhwa asked as she ran her hand over her forehead.

Her eyes were filled with excitement and relief.

The three of them spent a happy time enjoying fruit while watching cartoons.

But as always, happiness was brief. Hyun, carrying the tray, headed to the kitchen to wash the dishes.

The tray and dishes in his hands marked the beginning of the task he would undertake.

As Hyun disappeared into the kitchen, Yoonhwa fell into deep thought for a moment.

She felt grateful for the kindness and care Hyun had shown her until now.

And she also grew a strong desire to help him in some way.

Determined, Yoonhwa followed Hyun into the kitchen.

“Hyun, let me help too..!”

Yoonhwa said, her voice filled with genuine intention to assist.

But Hyun shook his head and looked at her.

“Huh? It’s fine, Yoonhwa.”

“You just relax.”

“I don’t want to get a woman’s hands wet~.”

Although Hyun’s words came from kindness, Yoonhwa felt another flutter at his choice of words.

Hyun’s considerate attitude moved her heart once again.

Feeling flustered by his words, Yoonhwa headed towards the bathroom.

“I-I need to use the bathroom…!!”

She took a moment for herself while sitting on the toilet.

Hyun’s words and his warm demeanor stirred strong feelings within her.

“Why do I feel this way..?”

She struggled to understand her emotions. Hyun’s sudden kindness and the care he had shown brought her a new and unexplainable thrill.

Taking deep breaths, Yoonhwa tried to calm her racing heart.

In her mind, she tried to set herself straight.

“He’s just a human, Yoonhwa..”

“Get a grip…”

She tried to think rationally, but the strange feelings she had toward Hyun refused to settle down easily.

She sighed as she looked at herself in the mirror.

Hyun’s nurturing and gentle nature was causing turmoil in her heart.

“I can’t be with Hyun forever…”

She scolded herself as she left the bathroom.

Yoonhwa exited the bathroom, exhaling deeply.

Though her heart was still chaotic, she had managed to organize her feelings to some degree.

Returning to the living room, she watched Hyun quietly washing dishes in the kitchen.

The light coming in through the small kitchen window reflected Hyun’s serious expression, and there was a sense of calmness about him.

Yoonhwa paused for a moment, gazing at him.

She realized how deeply the simple moments shared with him, filled with his warmth and consideration, were engraved in her heart.

Hyun continued to wash the dishes quietly, occasionally glancing out the window. His gaze was directed far away, and no one knew where his thoughts lay.

Yoonhwa waited for Hyun to finish his chores in the kitchen before cautiously approaching him.

“Hyun, are you done?”

Her voice was soft and tentative.

Hyun looked at her in surprise, then smiled and nodded.

“Yeah, I’m all done~.”

“Yoonhwa, you don’t need to worry.”

Hyun’s voice held the same consideration.

Yoonhwa smiled in response to Hyun’s words.

“Thank you, Hyun. You should take a break too.”

Nomi occasionally looked away from the TV to glance at Yoonhwa and Hyun.

She sensed the intimate atmosphere between the two, feeling a twinge of jealousy, but as the cartoon began again, the jealousy naturally faded.

Yoonhwa sat down next to Nomi, gently stroking her hair.

Nomi smiled comfortably at Yoonhwa’s touch.

They both began to refocus on the cartoon playing on TV.

Meanwhile, Hyun returned to the kitchen and began preparing a cup of instant coffee.

The scent that filled the kitchen as hot water met the coffee spread everywhere.

Hyun stirred the coffee while glancing out the window for a moment.

The stars twinkled in the night sky, and the peaceful sight calmed Hyun’s heart.

Once he finished preparing the coffee, Hyun carried the cup back to the living room.

He paused for a moment, watching as Yoonhwa and Nomi sat side by side, engrossed in the TV.

In that instant, a warm feeling blossomed in Hyun’s heart.

Hyun settled himself down on the sofa and began sipping his coffee.

The sweet aroma and taste danced in his mouth.

Occasionally, Hyun looked at Yoonhwa and Nomi, cherishing this ordinary yet happy moment spent together.

On TV, the characters continued their adventures, often bringing smiles to Yoonhwa and Nomi.

Hyun couldn’t help but smile along with their laughter.