#101
If Jin-ha had been awake, he would have snapped, asking if he had gone mad. Because Jin-ha, though an assistant, was a Hunter, and he managed his body through regular exercise and diet control to ensure he wouldn’t be a burden when entering the gate.
He had built his stamina to keep up with the Hunters’ strategies, ensuring his body wasn’t too heavy. The result was the current Jin-ha.
“Let me check on that. Ah, how about grilling some whale for now?”
Although unknown on Earth, where there had never been a successful hunt of a one-horned whale, the meat of the one-horned whale was actually very effective in enhancing stamina, especially for nighttime activities.
“That’s a good idea, Legas. It’s worth having you by my side.”
“It’s an honor, Master.”
“I’ll buy all the hunting spoils this time.”
“Understood, Master.”
Moreover, the meat of the one-horned whale, infused with magical power, was so beneficial to health that it was said to make one a year younger for every 100 grams consumed. High-ranking nobles were desperate to obtain it. However, it wasn’t something that could be bought with money because it was a difficult creature to hunt. Originally, it was intended to be frozen and stored, then used as a bribe when negotiating with other countries, but it seemed much better to feed it to Jin-ha now.
Thinking of Jin-ha gaining weight and becoming healthier, Riyekan felt pleased.
“Wine?”
“I’ve prepared it with wine. It seems Mr. Lee Jin-ha doesn’t enjoy alcohol much.”
“…Then just leave out one bottle.”
“Understood.”
As they reached the entrance, Legas bowed his head.
“I will finish preparing the meal and follow.”
Nodding and moving towards the beach, Riyekan suddenly stopped.
“Come to think of it…”
“Yes.”
“What about the documents?”
“Which documents are you referring to…”
Glancing at the sleeping Jin-ha, Riyekan spoke quietly.
“The marriage registration form.”
“I disposed of the remaining ones. He said it wouldn’t work anymore since it was used twice…”
“…”
“Should I prepare a new one?”
“Yes. Maybe… we might need it soon.”
Surprised, Legas widened his eyes and looked at Riyekan. Talking about needing a marriage registration form meant he was considering marriage.
Riyekan wasn’t someone to bring up the topic if he wasn’t serious.
“Please leave the meal to me.”
Legas urgently pleaded towards Riyekan, who had turned away again. Riyekan glanced back, nodded, and then walked towards the beach again.
* * *
Even with his eyes closed, the sunlight was blinding. Jin-ha turned his body to hide his face in the shade. Only when he pushed his face through the fabric did he feel a bit comfortable.
“This won’t do… It’s troublesome, Lee Jin-ha.”
Inside the fabric was a cool wall. Jin-ha unconsciously leaned his cheek against it and rubbed.
“Hmm… It feels like it might melt.”
At the troubled voice, Jin-ha furrowed his brow. What was going on? What happened to make this shameless man troubled?
Jin-ha shook off the lingering sleep and opened his eyes. Riyekan was looking down at him. The moment he opened his mouth to ask what was happening, something hard brushed against his lips.
“…Huh.”
“Now, it’s definitely standing. What are you going to do about it?”
The first thing Jin-ha saw upon opening his eyes was Riyekan’s accusation. Jin-ha realized what had just brushed against his lips and quickly sat up in surprise.
The place where he had been leaning his cheek was Riyekan’s chest. And what had brushed his lips was… Jin-ha, his face reddening, quickly averted his gaze.
“I’m asking what you’re going to do about it.”
“That… I didn’t intend to.”
“Intentions aside, since the result is like this, you have to take responsibility, right?”
The man lying down gestured towards his lower part, but Jin-ha refused to look in that direction. He knew that if he did as told, he would only be swayed by Riyekan’s wicked intentions.
Jin-ha spoke firmly.
“Why should I take responsibility for something you did alone?”
“Of course, you should take responsibility.”
“Why should I…”
“Other than Lee Jin-ha, who is in a serious relationship with me, who else would take responsibility for this?”
“…”
Jin-ha was left speechless. It wasn’t entirely wrong when he thought about it.
Noticing Jin-ha’s flustered expression, Riyekan raised his chin triumphantly.
“Hmm? Say something.”
“Y-You need to learn some restraint.”
“That’s only when I’m in heat with anyone.”
“Originally, you’re not even in heat anymore, so why do you keep…”
Riyekan pulled Jin-ha’s arm. Before he knew it, Jin-ha was laid down on the ground, and Riyekan climbed on top of him. The large man completely covered his body.
“Do I need to tell you again how much I’ve been holding back?”
“…That… I understand your situation, so please consider the time and place a little. It’s broad daylight and we’re outside…”
Jin-ha lowered his gaze to avoid being captivated by the man. Sometimes, looking at that handsome face, he would lose his mind without realizing it. There were times when he had thoughts and fantasies that a modern person shouldn’t have.
But no matter how serious their relationship had become, it wasn’t right to do such things on the beach in broad daylight.
“Time isn’t a problem. Have you forgotten? We’ve done it day and night for the past few days without caring about time.”
“That’s because you were in heat and had no choice…”
“We did it even when I wasn’t in heat.”
“That’s because you didn’t say your heat had ended!”
“Anyway, we did it.”
“…Sigh. Fine, let’s say time isn’t the issue, but we absolutely cannot do it outside. Do you have any idea that someone might see us?”
At Jin-ha’s gaze, as if looking at a barbarian, Riyekan twitched his eyebrow and tilted his head, humming. Riyekan’s gaze slowly scanned Jin-ha.
“No. Come to think of it, if someone sees you naked in a place like this and falls for you, it would be a big problem, so we can’t do it.”
“…No…”
Isn’t that a completely different point?
Jin-ha, feeling it was strange to argue otherwise and uncomfortable to agree, just moved his lips and found the man trying to hold back his laughter.
“This…! Stop joking around!”
As Jin-ha hit his shoulder, Riyekan burst into laughter and rolled to the side, getting off him.
“Why does a real person act like that? Where did your age go to act like this every time…!”
“It’s a joke, but not a lie.”
Jin-ha was captivated by the gaze of Riyekan, who was lying on his side and looking at him. It was an unusually soft and warm gaze. For some reason, it felt suffocating.
Riyekan reached out and pulled Jin-ha’s hand. Then, he gently kissed the palm and moved to his cheek. Jin-ha clearly felt the touch of the eyelashes brushing against his fingertips.
Pointlessly, clearly.
Riyekan didn’t add any explanation. That was the annoying and unlucky part of this man. When he stopped talking like this in the middle, Jin-ha would end up connecting his imagination in his mind and reach a conclusion as the man pleased.
For example, imagining that this man was afraid of someone taking him away.
The already runaway imagination was beyond control, but he didn’t want to show it all and move according to the man’s intentions. Jin-ha pretended not to know and forcefully pulled out his captured arm, changing the subject.
“By the way, why am I here?”
“We’ve been busy since we came to the island and couldn’t spend time together. Let’s roll around on the beach today.”
Jin-ha doubted whether the word “roll around” had any other meaning and looked back at Riyekan. Although his sparkling blue eyes were full of mischief, there was no such sign. Of course, Riyekan was a man who could do lewd things even with clear and innocent eyes, so he couldn’t let his guard down.
“Why are you looking at me like that? I prepared hard for today’s picnic.”
“Not you, but Legas did it.”
“Everything Legas did is my achievement. Right, Legas?”
From a distance, Legas, who was grilling something, quickly replied, “Yes, that’s right.” Jin-ha then realized that they weren’t alone here.
Jin-ha looked back and forth between Legas, who was standing in front of the bonfire grilling something, and Riyekan in front of him, then sighed. Being close to Riyekan, he was gradually getting used to unexpected situations. After all, Riyekan was not a human he could predict.
Jin-ha sighed deeply and looked around. A thick rug spread on the beach, cushions placed here and there, and a lace sunshade… This sight, decorated like an indoor space outdoors, was no longer unfamiliar. The thought that it was a waste of money remained, though.
Looking at the beautiful patterned rug with wet sand sticking to it, Jin-ha made a slightly disgusted expression and tried to shift his gaze outside. On one side where Legas was cooking, there was a huge piece of meat, big enough to feed twenty people, roasting like a whole pig barbecue. It seemed like bread was also being baked in the oven, and something was being boiled. Who was going to eat all that?
‘Well, Riyekan could probably eat all that…’
Thinking of the man whose appetite had increased lately, that amount might be nothing. Jin-ha glanced at Riyekan and then looked towards the beach. The first scenery that caught his eye wasn’t the bright blue sea but a large sandcastle.
Author: Hyacinthus B
Hyacinthus
