Chapter 114

<Episode 117> Was I Really This Kind of Perverted Kid?

“Standing like that, you’re gonna catch a cold.”

Yu-jin pointed at the small camping stove and said.

It was something he’d brought just in case from the mart.

If we didn’t have this thing while being all wet, we’d probably be shivering uncontrollably right now.

But alas, it’s a bit too small.

It’ll take some time for this to fully warm us up inside.

“We should warm up your body at least a little.”

“Gwaaah, I’m fine! It’s already warm enough here.”

“Not enough. Come on over quickly.”

Yu-jin spoke with a slightly stern voice.

Even Yu-jin, the loner, has parts where he doesn’t easily give in.

We can’t let him worry about his friend getting sick because he was distracted by unnecessary things.

‘This is already a tough competition. If he gets sick from pushing himself, it’d be putting the cart before the horse.’

With a rough tone different from his usual self, Yu-jin made the Class President blush.

She cautiously approached and sat down next to him.

“G-guh…then I’ll sit here…”

“Just a little closer.”

“Hiiik!”

Yu-jin moved even closer, shifting the stove next to the Class President and sitting there himself.

‘Y-you’re way too close!’

The instant she felt Yu-jin’s breath, her fine hairs stood on end.

When she glanced sideways, she could even see the tips of his eyelashes.

If she moved just a little more, their skin would completely touch.

Her heart started pounding wildly.

‘Ahhh, what am I supposed to say in situations like this…?’

She felt hot. No, her head was burning.

It wasn’t from drying her body, covering herself with a blanket, or having the fire in front of her.

She was heating up for an entirely different reason, her face turning red.

‘And why do my eyes keep going back to Yu-jin…!’

Every time she glanced, she could clearly see the well-built muscles of Yu-jin’s upper body.

Even though she thought she shouldn’t be looking…

Like iron being drawn to a magnet, her gaze kept going back to him.

If this continues, she might as well be called a perverted girl without any complaints!

‘Ahh, I’m gonna lose my mind…’

Interpreting her reddened cheeks somehow, Yu-jin smiled reassuringly.

“Don’t worry. Even in a situation like this, I won’t do anything funny.”

‘It’s not me; it’s YOU who should be worried about “you” doing something!’

The Class President screamed internally.

Honestly, she felt like crying.

Isn’t this kind of dilemma usually something boys deal with?

Why does she have to fight these desires all of a sudden?

She cooled her burning cheeks with her cold hands.

‘Ahh, was I really this kind of perverted kid?’

No matter how much she liked him, it wasn’t supposed to be like this.

Surely, she couldn’t control her own desires like this.

No, this was all Yu-jin’s fault.

How dare he come here with such a sexy body and take off his clothes!

Isn’t the problem with the one telling you not to look?

While presenting this criminal logic, the Class President sneakily peeked at Yu-jin.

“Class President.”

“I’m sorry! I promise I won’t do it again! It’s just because you’re so cool!”

“Huh?”

Caught off guard by her own feet apologizing, Yu-jin looked at her suspiciously.

Realizing this through his gaze, the Class President hastily regained her composure and cleared her throat.

“Hmph! Hmph! What is it, Yu-jin?”

“What was that earlier…?”

“Huh? I don’t know what you’re talking about?”

Smiling mischievously, the Class President pretended not to know.

Even though it was obvious Yu-jin would catch on,

This time, he decided to let it slide.

Through experience with Rime, Yu-jin had learned that when women acted like this, it’s better for his own safety to just let it go.

“Are you hungry?”

“I’m fi-actually, no, I’m starving. Hehe.”

Upon hearing those words, suddenly hunger hit.

After all, they used magic to manipulate the waves and crossed a bridge.

Plus, until just now, they were drenched like soaked rats.

It felt like the evening after playing around in the pool.

“Ah, then I’ll quickly prepare dinner.”

“Nope, since the Class President did it last time, I’ll handle it this time.”

“Eh? But…”

“Just rest a little. Of course, I won’t cook as well as the Class President, but…”

Saying that, Yu-jin actually began cooking.

His movements were surprisingly skillful.

Thinking about it, during the previous survival training, he helped out with various things.

Despite being the scary young master of Hwagcheon,

He was personally cooking for a girl.

‘Is this really Yu-jin’s original personality if you get to know him? Or is it because it’s Young-hee or someone else?’

Leaning her face on her raised knees, the Class President watched him.

His earnest preparation seemed inexplicably cute.

They say if someone starts to seem adorable, it means the romance is over.

She genuinely thought she wanted to stay seated and keep watching him like this forever.

‘…I really do like Yu-jin, huh.’

As she became more aware of her feelings, her cheeks heated up again despite her efforts to cool them down.

Meanwhile, the food was finished.

Though it was only soup and side dishes, it felt like a gourmet meal at the moment.

They quickly emptied their bowls.

Feeling full, her body felt much calmer.

‘It’s warm.’

Outside, the rain continued to drizzle softly.

However, now even the sound of the rain felt pleasant somehow.

Or maybe it was simply because she was sitting next to the boy she liked.

A gentle warmth of happiness gradually filled her chest.

‘…An opportunity to be alone with Yu-jin like this might not come again anytime soon.’ Anyway, let’s enjoy this moment while it lasts.

With a sense of pleasant relief, the Class President smiled.

“Class President, is it okay if I ask you something?”

“Hmm? What is it?”

“Why did you want to win first place in the competition so badly that you cried?”

The Class President blinked for a moment.

Ah, Yu-jin understood it that way, huh?

‘Haha…after losing to Young-hee and crying like a baby, it’s natural for him to think that, right?’

Even though it was just a few days ago, it feels like an embarrassing black history now.

To be honest, she didn’t care much about being number one in the competition or the academy.

The current her only wanted-

“To tell the truth, why did I feel that way…?”

She simply wanted to be acknowledged by Yu-jin.

That was all she wanted.

She didn’t know exactly when she started feeling this way.

She was sure she disliked Yu-jin more than anyone at first.

No, she thought she SHOULD dislike him.

“Hey, Yu-jin, do you remember when we first met?”

“When we first met…wasn’t it when the teacher called us to the office?”

“Yeah, probably that was our first proper conversation.”

Back then, she thought Yu-jin was a complete villain.

The worst evaluation in the academy.

Other kids trembled at the mere mention of his name,

And even the teachers were scared of him.

He was truly a lawless person.

The Class President disliked Yu-jin.

More accurately, she disliked herself for not being able to stop such a person, even though she was the class president.

Because she considered herself righteous, she hated herself for running away like everyone else.

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"But the you I actually met was somewhat different."

The first impression she got was that Yu-jin possessed incredible talent.

Using her unique ability to enhance others' magical power flow and constitution through manipulating mana,

When it was her turn to train Yu-jin, she was initially filled with complaints.

However, once the training started, the strength Yu-jin showed was overwhelming.

'Fufu, at first, it was so shocking that I didn't know what to do.'

To that extent, Yu-jin's talent and strength left a strong impression on her.

She wanted to keep experiencing it.

Probably, she started falling for Yu-jin around that time.

"He even saved me once."

"That's something I naturally had to do."

"It wasn't like that for me."

Then, they encountered a Villain unexpectedly.

What they thought would be an easy Villain turned into a monster and became stronger.

At that moment, the Class President experienced powerlessness and humiliation for the first time.

Simultaneously, she faced the fear of losing her virginity to a monster.

Held by tentacles, unable to resist.

She silently screamed with all her might, thinking she had to endure this, it was unfair, and someone please save her.

'And then, Yu-jin appeared.'

Maybe it was from that point that she truly fell in love.

From that moment onward, all she could see was Yu-jin.

She wanted to become a woman recognized by Yu-jin.

She wished Yu-jin needed her.

But it didn't work out well.

No matter how hard she tried, how desperately she worked.

Yu-jin wouldn't focus on her.

There were too many outstanding people around Yu-jin.

Chul-soo, Young-hee, Rime, and others.

Even if they didn't share the same feelings as her,

The fact remained that she wasn't the only one in Yu-jin's eyes.

'So I tried hard, but it was hopeless and led to despair.'

To become stronger, the Class President was extremely desperate.

She studied theories tirelessly, cutting even her sleep time,

And desperately researched how to apply them in real combat.

She proudly believed her magical abilities had improved significantly compared to before.

But even then, she couldn't match Rime.

By the time she caught up, Chul-soo and Young-hee were already far ahead.

Those overwhelmingly talented geniuses wouldn't even allow her to approach.

When the Class President ran forward with all her might, they were already ten steps ahead.

'Still, I couldn't give up.'

Now, hiding or ignoring these feelings was impossible.

She wanted to be acknowledged by Yu-jin.

Even if that desire bordered on obsession.

Currently, it was everything to her.

That's why she participated in this competition.

Knocking down Young-hee, Se-na Lee, whoever.

To prove she could be by Yu-jin's side.

'But if this is my last chance...rather, I should do it now.'

Suddenly, the Class President stopped breathing.

It felt like the first time in her life she gathered this much courage.

"Why did you ask why I wanted to win the competition so badly?"

"Yeah."

The Class President, with her face buried in her knees, turned her head.

Her tender gaze looked at Yu-jin.

"In fact, there's someone I want to be acknowledged by."

"Acknowledged by someone?"

"Yeah, are you curious?"

With that, the Class President moved closer.

A sudden movement filled with affection and tenderness.

Staring blankly, Yu-jin watched the Class President.

Perhaps because the distance was already short,

In an instant, they were very close.

Close enough to feel each other's warm breaths.

A distance where a kiss might even be possible.

"The person I want to be acknowledged by is..."

The Class President's eyes were moist with tears.

Wearing the expression of a girl in love, her cheeks were bright red.

Her pink lips slowly opened.

"Yu-jin, it's you."

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