Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 89

Yoonhwa slowly opened her eyes in the dark bedroom.

Her mind felt hazy and her vision blurred. For a moment, she couldn’t grasp where she was or how she had gotten there.

Looking around, she realized she was lying on the bed.

The bedroom was quiet, with only the occasional sound of the wind breaking the calmness.

Yoonhwa furrowed her brow, trying to piece together her memories from last night.

Her mind was filled with vague recollections, tangled emotions seemed to be at play.

She couldn’t tell what dream she had, or why she felt so dazed.

Gingerly, she sat up in bed and moved her body around.

It felt heavy and stiff, but gradually her mind started to clear.

Yoonhwa cautiously got out of bed and stepped into the room.

Drawn by sounds coming from outside, she headed down the hallway towards the living room.

Her steps were still heavy, but curiosity propelled her forward.

The room was filled with a soft pink smoke.

The smoke flowed gently, filling the space and creating a mystical atmosphere.

“How pretty…”

As she entered the living room, she witnessed the smoke pouring in through the window, reflecting the moonlight and appearing even more magical.

The smoke emitted a fragrant scent, and Yoonhwa felt like she recognized it.

It reminded her of the scent of flowers she had caught while walking through the forest on a spring day in her childhood.

As Yoonhwa stepped into the living room, the pink smoke gently dispersed, filling the space.

In front of her stood Hyun, a warm smile gracing his face.

Hyun looked at Yoonhwa and expressed his delight as if he were greeting a long-lost friend.

His voice resonated softly in her ear, asking if she had slept well.

Yoonhwa nodded lightly at his question and replied.

“Yeah… It was okay!”

Her voice seemed soft and low, as if she had only just woken up.

She slowly walked to the sofa in the corner of the living room and sat down.

Leaning back on the sofa, Yoonhwa closed her eyes for a moment and took a deep breath.

Pink smoke continued to flow gently before her, creating a mysterious ambiance.

Outside, the light streaming in through the window mingled with the smoke, creating a magical sight.

Yoonhwa opened her eyes and gazed outside.

The outside world sparkled beautifully, everything looking fantastical.

The scenery beyond the window was clearer and more vibrant than usual.

Hyun entered with a glass of clear water that he had poured in the kitchen.

He thought she looked as if she had just woken from a dream, remembering that she had been drinking the night before.

Thinking it would be good for her to drink water, he approached her, saying it would be good for her health.

His voice was gentle and kind. Yoonhwa accepted the water, expressing her gratitude.

“Thank you, Hyun…”

The two sat side by side on the sofa.

Yoonhwa slowly took a sip of the water Hyun had handed her, feeling grateful for his thoughtfulness.

Hyun quietly observed her as she drank, remaining silent for a moment.

Suddenly, Yoonhwa caught a whiff of a pleasant scent emanating from Hyun.

The scent was reminiscent of a fresh forest and eased her heart.

Unconsciously, she took a deep breath.

Yoonhwa found herself unexpectedly clutching Hyun’s arm.

“…?”

Her hand firmly gripped his arm, instinctively bringing it closer to her mouth.

Hyun stared at her in surprise, taken aback by her sudden action.

Confusion and fear flickered in his gaze.

In that moment, Yoonhwa’s sharp teeth sank into Hyun’s arm.

Hyun gasped in pain and shock at her unexpected attack.

His eyes showed disbelief, filled with confusion as he looked at Yoonhwa.

As Yoonhwa’s teeth dug into his arm, he felt a wave of intense pain and shock.

He tried to shove Yoonhwa away, trying to pull his arm free, but she held tight, biting down even harder.

Hyun’s cries were filled with agony and fear.

Sweet blood flowed down uncontrollably, and Yoonhwa continued to gnaw at his flesh, swallowing it in a frenzy.

Yoonhwa herself couldn’t understand why she was committing such a horrific act.

Her mind felt blank, devoid of thoughts, all that was left was an instinctual urge to crave Hyun’s blood.

Yoonhwa’s sharp teeth kept tearing into Hyun’s flesh, blood spilling profusely.

Hyun screamed in extreme pain, but Yoonhwa’s body didn’t listen to him.

He struggled and cried out, but it was useless.

Yoonhwa, bewitched only by Hyun’s blood, continued to gnaw at his flesh.

Watching blood drip down Hyun’s arm, Yoonhwa ravenously devoured his meat.

She was completely unable to control her actions.

“Hyun… Please… I can’t stop…!”

Yoonhwa cried out, but her teeth continued to shred his flesh.

Hyun, weakly groaning, tried to escape her grasp, but it was futile.

Yoonhwa pressed her mouth against his legs, arms, and chest wherever she could reach.

“Yikes… Ahhhh… Tongue— it’s Hyun— I’m so sorry…!!”

Yoonhwa cried out, but her instincts drove her to keep nibbling at Hyun’s flesh.

Hyun, covered in blood, instinctively opened his mouth.

“Yoonhwa— wake up…!”

Yoonhwa snapped to attention at Hyun’s words.

Looking around, she was struck by the horrifying sight of a bloodbath.

At that moment, the pink smoke began to shimmer before her, slowly wrapping around her.

“What… is this…?”

Yoonhwa looked around in confusion, but everything was being tinted pink.

The smoke grew denser, swallowing the entire space.

As Yoonhwa reached out toward Hyun, his figure began to fade.

“Yoonhwa? Yoonhwa!”

Hyun’s voice seemed to be fading away.

Yoonhwa was confused but also frightened.

Before she knew it, her vision was completely filled with pink smoke.

“Hyun, Hyun where are you—..?”

“I’m sorry…!! I’m so sorry..”

As Yoonhwa shouted, suddenly both her shoulders were shaken vigorously.

Hyun’s faint figure emerged through the smoke.

“Yoonhwa, wake up!”

Only then did Yoonhwa realize she was dreaming.

No, perhaps it was more like a terrible nightmare.

She was startled awake, her eyes wide open.

As the pink smoke from her dream gradually faded, she began to hear Hyun’s voice more clearly.

When his hands shook Yoonhwa’s shoulders, she abruptly returned to reality.

With wide eyes, Yoonhwa found herself lying on the living room floor, drenched in cold sweat, tears welling in her eyes.

Breathing heavily, she scanned her surroundings and realized Hyun was watching her with a deeply worried expression.

In that moment, the terror from the nightmare merged with the relief of reality, creating a massive wave in Yoonhwa’s chest.

Without a second thought, she staggered to her feet and lunged at Hyun.

Startled by her speed and intensity, Hyun had no chance to react as she embraced him.

When Yoonhwa’s body collided with him, they tumbled over on the living room floor.

Yoonhwa held Hyun tightly, her tears and sweat soaking his clothes.

At first, Hyun was taken aback, but soon he gently embraced her, aiming to provide comfort.

His hands stroked Yoonhwa’s head and back, whispering soft words.

“It’s okay, it’s okay…”

Yoonhwa clung to him, still trembling, her heart racing wildly.

Hyun could feel her fear beyond his own shock.

He raised a hand to gently stroke her head, quietly wiping her tears as he waited for her trembling to cease.

“Yoonhwa, it’s okay. It was just a dream…”

Hyun offered her words of comfort. His voice was filled with warmth and soothing tones.

He gently patted her back, trying to offer her even a little more reassurance.

Yoonhwa’s breath gradually began to stabilize and her trembling slowly subsided.

Hyun’s gentle voice and warm embrace brought her great comfort.

Yoonhwa looked up at him from his chest.

Her eyes were still filled with tears, but the fear had already diminished considerably.

Hyun wiped her tears and smiled gently.

“Aren’t you hungry? After eating a little, you’ll feel better..!”

His voice carried a mix of worry and a comforting smile.

Yoonhwa was a bit surprised by his suggestion but felt drawn to it.

The fear that had filled her heart was slowly returning to peace.

“Yeah… I’m a bit hungry.”

Hyun told her to sit comfortably and handed her the TV remote.

“Leave it to me, I’ll whip something delicious up in no time.”

His voice was cheerful and his face radiated energy.

Yoonhwa felt grateful for his thoughtfulness as she accepted the remote.

Holding the remote in her hand, she scanned the room.

Seojin was deeply asleep on the sofa.

Occasionally, she scratched her belly and breathed quietly.

Yoonhwa smiled at the peaceful sight of Seojin sleeping.

Nomi was still quiet in her room, as there was no noise coming from her.

Yoonhwa turned on the TV and found a calming music channel.

The sound of music filled the room, enhancing the morning’s tranquility.

As she heard Hyun bustling about in the kitchen, she felt thankful for his care and love.

Hyun began peeling an apple in the kitchen. His deft hands quickly turned the apple into beautiful slices.

“Let’s keep breakfast simple!”

He called out quietly from the kitchen.

His voice held the simple joys and calmness of life.

Listening to the music, Yoonhwa set down the remote and gazed at the apple slices Hyun brought over.

Hyun carried a large plate of apple slices into the living room.

He sat beside Yoonhwa and placed the plate on the table.

“Here, fresh apples. Let’s share!”

The two sat on the living room floor, eating apple slices while basking in the morning sunlight.

The crispness of the apple filled Yoonhwa’s mouth, making the nightmare feel like a distant story.

As they shared the apple slices, Yoonhwa and Hyun looked into each other’s eyes, connecting in a warm silence.

Hyun offered Yoonhwa another slice of apple.

“Apples are a great fruit to lift your mood. They’re fresh and sweet~.”

Yoonhwa gratefully accepted the slice, appreciating his kind gesture.

After finishing their simple breakfast, the two enjoyed a moment of silence, feeling grateful for each other’s presence.

The bond between them deepened just by sharing a simple morning meal.

Yoonhwa whispered her gratitude to Hyun.

“Thanks to you, I feel so much better. Thank you, Hyun…!”

As they shared the apple slices and appreciated each other’s presence, the peaceful morning continued until Seojin began to stir on the sofa.

At first, it was a light movement, but gradually her eyes fluttered open, beginning to perceive her surroundings.

Seojin looked at Yoonhwa and Hyun with sleepy eyes, and when their gazes met, she smiled slightly.

Rubbing her sleepy eyes, Seojin sat up, accepting the apple slice Yoonhwa offered her and absentmindedly popping it into her mouth.

A satisfied smile blossomed on her face as she savored the taste of the apple.

“It’s delicious…”

She said in her groggy voice.

Yoonhwa and Hyun burst into laughter at Seojin’s reaction.

Seojin’s adorable figure seemed to brighten up the morning even more.

“Did you sleep well, Seojin??” Yoonhwa asked kindly.

Seojin nodded and replied.

“Yeah, thanks to you, I had a sweet sleep~.”

Yoonhwa refrained from mentioning the nightmare she experienced or how Hyun comforted her.

Instead, they maintained the peaceful morning atmosphere.