Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 46

At first, her eyebrows seemed to furrow slightly, but soon they relaxed into a look of astonishment.

“This, this is…”

“Pretty good..!”

At those words, Hyun and Yoonhwa exchanged relieved smiles.

Yoonhwa spoke to the child again.

“As you can see, human food isn’t so bad, right?”

The child nodded and took another bite.

This time, with a bit more confidence and a gaze full of curiosity, they tasted the food.

“Mmm…”

“W-wait, it’s strangely delicious!”

Hyun finally seemed a bit relieved.

Watching the child enjoy their meal, he cautiously spoke up.

“It’s nice after trying it… Thank goodness..!”

Yoonhwa, observing the child relishing the food, found herself feeling hungrier by the moment.

With every big bite the child took from the sandwich, Yoonhwa’s stomach felt more and more empty.

Eventually, she could no longer hold back and carefully picked up one of the sandwiches in front of her.

The sandwich had a perfect contrast with its crispy outside and soft inside.

As soon as Yoonhwa took her first bite, she was amazed by the flavor.

Fresh vegetables, a moist fried egg, and a sharp sauce nestled in between exploded with taste in her mouth.

She closed her eyes and savored the sandwich’s flavor.

With each bite, her expression grew more satisfied.

“Mmm~ so delicious!”

Yoonhwa exclaimed in admiration.

The child, seeing Yoonhwa’s reaction, beamed and continued eating the sandwich.

Hyun watched them enjoy their meal with a satisfied smile.

Seeing his food so well-received filled him with quiet pride and relief.

The meal between Yoonhwa and the child resembled a competition.

With each piece of the sandwich that vanished from the table, another piece was quickly snatched up.

Yoonhwa couldn’t help but smile, watching the child enthusiastically indulge in the new flavors.

With every bite the child took, their eyes sparkled with joy.

Hyun quietly observed them and felt a smile creeping up.

In a corner of his heart lay a surprise at how much they liked his cooking, along with a small happiness at seeing two monsters enjoying their food.

The sandwiches on the table dwindled, leaving just one remaining.

Staring at the last piece, Yoonhwa consciously paused her hand.

She realized Hyun hadn’t eaten anything yet and decided to leave the last sandwich for him.

“Hyun! This is—”

But the child swiftly snatched the leftover sandwich and brought it to their mouth.

Yoonhwa froze for a moment at the child’s quick action.

She was surprised by the child’s actions but burst into laughter at their innocence and spontaneity.

Hyun was taken aback for a moment, but his heart warmed at seeing the child enjoy the food so much.

He looked at the child and gently said, “It’s okay, I’m not hungry~.”

“Aren’t you guys lacking?”

Yoonhwa smiled at Hyun’s consideration and shook her head negatively.

“I’m… fine! I ate way too well!”

‘Actually, I’m hungry…’

Her voice was filled with satisfaction, but inside, she still had a desire to eat a bit more.

However, Yoonhwa felt embarrassed to admit she wanted to eat more.

The child tilted their head at Yoonhwa’s response and expressed candidly.

“I’m still hungry! I want more.”

Hyun was startled by the child’s straightforward comment.

He felt a mix of guilt and unease for not having prepared more food.

“Um, I don’t have any ingredients to make something right away…”

His eyes unconsciously scanned the house.

He opened the pantry and rummaged through the refrigerator, trying to find something.

Finally, his gaze landed on a candy basket sitting in a corner.

“Oh, how about this?”

Hyun hurriedly came back to the table with the basket.

Inside were candies of various colors and shapes.

Hyun carefully set the basket on the table and said, “This is what I’ve been saving for when I get a sugar craving…”

“It’s something kids would definitely like! Candy!”

The child’s eyes sparkled at the sight of the candies in the basket.

“Candy..?”

Yoonhwa also leaned in with curious eyes and smiled.

“If Hyun prepared it, it must be delicious, right?”

Hyun nodded with a slightly embarrassed expression.

“It’s just a simple snack, but… I hope you like it.”

Without hesitation, the child grabbed a candy from the basket and unwrapped it.

The moment the candy hit their mouth, a satisfied expression spread across their face.

“Wow!! It’s sweet! I love it!”

Yoonhwa, watching the child enjoy the candy, picked one for herself.

She carefully unwrapped it, captivated by its vibrant colors.

For a moment, she hesitated before popping it in her mouth, building excitement from the child’s satisfied expression.

As the candy melted in her mouth, it filled her senses with sweetness.

Yoonhwa’s eyes widened, and she looked astonished at the burst of flavor.

“Whoa! This is really sweet and delicious..!”

Hyun smiled warmly watching Yoonhwa and the child enjoying the candies.

The sight of the two delighting in the snacks without a care warmed his heart unknowingly.

As Yoonhwa and the child happily munched on their candies and giggled, Hyun quietly stood up.

He approached a small drawer in the corner of the kitchen and gently opened it.

Inside, he pulled out a blue-covered diary.

Hyun’s diary held his precious thoughts and everyday life.

Before Yoonhwa arrived, he used to write in his diary every night, chronicling his thoughts, emotions, and the day’s events.

However, ever since meeting Yoonhwa, his daily life had transformed into something entirely new.

Because of this, he hadn’t been able to write in his diary for several days.

Turning the last recorded page, Hyun briefly fell into thought.

Memories of the new experiences of the past few days flashed through his mind.

But he soon closed his diary and quietly sat beside Yoonhwa and the child who were sharing a joyous moment.

Yoonhwa smiled at Hyun as he sat next to them.

“Hyun, do you want a candy too?”

“This one is really delicious.”

As Yoonhwa brought a peeled candy to Hyun’s mouth, a slight blush crept over his face.

Caught off guard by such direct kindness, he felt warmth bloom in a corner of his heart.

After a moment of hesitation, he carefully opened his mouth to receive the candy.

“Th-thank you, Yoonhwa.”

His voice was laced with shyness.

The child’s eyes widened at the sight of Yoonhwa feeding Hyun.

Jealousy flickered in their gaze.

“Me, me too!”

Yoonhwa chuckled at the child’s request and replied warmly, “Of course! This one’s for you!”

She took out a new candy from the basket and presented it to the child.

This time, Yoonhwa gently brought the candy to the child’s lips.

The child looked at Yoonhwa with eager eyes and slightly opened their mouth.

As the child took in the candy Yoonhwa offered, they accidentally nibbled at Yoonhwa’s fingertip.

For a brief moment, Yoonhwa paused, then smiled at the child’s innocent, playful behavior.

“Hey!~ My finger’s not candy, you know.”

Yoonhwa joked.

The child felt the lingering sweetness of the candy on Yoonhwa’s finger and beamed with laughter.

“Yoonhwa unnie, you’re sweet too!”

The child exclaimed joyfully, chewing the candy.

Hyun felt a smile creeping into his eyes as he watched the two bond together.

Deep within, he felt a happiness swell at the sight of their warmth.

With a playful voice, he said, “Honestly, you both are just too cute~.”

Yoonhwa briefly looked away, chuckling softly.

A gentle flush crept to her cheeks, and in her warm gaze at Hyun, a hint of excitement was hidden.

The child pouted slightly at Hyun’s remark.

“I’m not cute!”

They protested, but their face was filled with a satisfied smile while enjoying the candy.

Hyun burst into a bigger laugh at the child’s reaction, gently saying, “You really don’t know.”

“How cute you really are.”

His voice carried affection and respect, causing the child to smile and no longer argue.

The child happily munched on the candy, occasionally glancing at Yoonhwa and Hyun.

Their eyes shone with satisfaction and happiness.

But gradually, their eyelids began to weigh heavily.

Suddenly, the child yawned widely and quietly said, “Yawn, I think… I’m getting sleepy.”

Their voice clearly expressed their sleepiness.

Yoonhwa smiled softly at the child’s drowsy demeanor.

“I guess it’s time for bed.”

“I still haven’t gotten your pajamas ready…”

“Let’s go buy pajamas together tomorrow, how about that?”

Her voice was filled with warmth and consideration for the child.

The child nodded at Yoonhwa’s proposal with a tired smile.

Seeing the child looking sleepy, Hyun stood up and said, “Wait a minute.”

“I’ll get a warm blanket for you!”

His voice was filled with gentle care.

Hyun stepped away momentarily to fetch the blanket.

In the meantime, Yoonhwa said to the child, “I’ll go change my clothes! Just wait a bit~”

She entered the bathroom and emerged shortly in comfortable attire.

Yoonhwa’s appearance was more relaxed and natural than usual.

The child smiled sleepily at Yoonhwa as she came out of the bathroom.

Hyun spread the blanket and said to the child, “Here, I prepared a blanket to keep you warm.”

“It might be a little shabby, but… please bear with it for today!”

The child gave Hyun a grateful smile as they climbed into the blanket.

Yoonhwa carefully sat next to the child and went to turn off the light.

She gently lowered the switch, filling the room with a soft darkness.

“Sweet dreams..!”

Yoonhwa whispered, and the child’s heart felt even more at ease with her warm voice.

Hyun quietly watched Yoonhwa as she sat next to the child after turning off the light.

As the gentle voice of Yoonhwa filled the room with soft darkness, the child’s little eyelids slowly drifted down.

Occasionally letting out tiny yawns, the child’s breaths became more regular and calm.

Hyun and Yoonhwa quietly watched the child as they slipped into a deep sleep.

The child’s breathing grew softer and smoother, filling the room with a peaceful atmosphere.

The child’s small hand rested comfortably on the blanket, sleeping quietly with a smile on their face.

Yoonhwa smiled at the sound of the child’s gentle snores.

The Nine-Tailed Fox cautiously approached Hyun.

Hyun felt Yoonhwa coming closer and looked at her.

As their eyes met, warm smiles were exchanged.

Yoonhwa’s soft voice resonated gently in the quiet room.

“Yesterday, today… you’ve really worked hard, Hyun.”

At her words, Hyun’s gaze softened, conveying his gratitude towards her.

“No, Yoonhwa. Lately, I feel like I’m really living.”

Their conversation transpired in a very soft sound, yet it was filled with deep trust and understanding for one another.

They paused for a moment, gazing at each other, reflecting on the day.

As the child slept soundly with peaceful breaths, the atmosphere in the room grew even calmer.

Hyun carefully asked, reading Yoonhwa’s eyes, “Aren’t you tired?”

Yoonhwa pondered for a moment before nodding.

“Yeah, I’m a little tired. I should get some rest too…”

Her voice felt calm and quiet, as if carrying the weight of the day.

Hyun empathized with Yoonhwa’s response and gently said, “Alright, get some rest. I’ll wake you up tomorrow.”

“You worked really hard today.”

Yoonhwa sent Hyun a thankful smile, warmly beaming at him.

She carefully lay down next to the child, pulling the blanket close.

In the soft darkness of the room, she peacefully closed her eyes.

Hyun quietly sat next to her, watching her cautious movements.

His gaze lingered on the peaceful figures of Yoonhwa and the child.

In his heart lay a desire to cherish this precious moment forever.

Yoonhwa lay down gently beside the child, wrapping herself in the blanket.

Her breaths grew deeper, flowing evenly.

The room was filled with peace, with only the gentle moonlight spilling in through the window illuminating the Nine-Tailed Fox’s face.

As Yoonhwa quietly breathed and drifted off to sleep, her tail moved gently across the floor.

Under the soft moonlight, her tail waved elegantly as if resembling gentle waves stirred by the calm night breeze.

Yoonhwa’s ears also moved slightly in accordance with her breathing as she fell asleep, her fur reflecting a soft sheen in the moonlight.

Before long, the sound of her snores filled the room, occasionally turning and letting out soft sighs.

Despite this, the child remained deep in sleep.

The child’s peaceful demeanor seemed completely unaffected by Yoonhwa’s sleeping habits.