“You wish to!” – In-Yeop

Riel’s P.O.V

I sat in my cozy study, the soft glow of the desk lamp casting a warm light over my textbooks and notes. The upcoming exams loomed large in my mind, and I was determined to ace them. Just as I was diving into the intricacies of cellular biology, the door creaked open, and In-Yeop sauntered in.

“Hey darling~” In-Yeop sang, his voice a playful melody that broke my concentration.

“Let me study, In-Yeop,” I replied, my voice firm and sharp, trying to maintain my focus.

He pouted, a look that always made my heart melt, but I steeled myself against it. He slowly approached me, his hands casually tucked into his pockets, exuding an effortless charm.

Hot!

Wait, what?! No, no, no! Riel, focus!

“What are you studying?” In-Yeop asked, leaning over my desk, his presence both distracting and intoxicating.

“Biology,” I replied curtly, hoping to end the conversation quickly.

“Which chapter?” he persisted.

“Reproduction,” I muttered, cursing my mind for betraying me.

In-Yeop leaned in closer, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Wanna do practical?” he smirked, his voice low and teasing.

I tightly closed my eyes and clenched my jaw. “Keep your mouth shut or just get out of here, you're disturbing my study session,” I snapped, trying to regain control.

He immediately put his index finger on his lips and sat down on the chair in front of me, mimicking a perfect student. We sat in silence for a few minutes, the tension in the room palpable, until I finally broke it.

“Don’t you have anything to do? Like, study for the upcoming exams rather than roam around me?” I asked, my frustration evident.

“Nah! I'm more intelligent than you, I don't need to study,” he said with a cocky grin, making me scoff.

“Intelligent, my foot,” I mumbled just loud enough for him to hear.

In-Yeop chuckled, leaning back in his chair. “You know, you’re cute when you’re angry,” he teased, his eyes twinkling with amusement.

I rolled my eyes, trying to ignore the flutter in my chest. “Flattery won’t get you anywhere, In-Yeop.”

He shrugged, a playful smile on his lips. “You wish to!”

I sighed, turning back to my notes, but the distraction was already there. In-Yeop had a way of getting under my skin, making it impossible to concentrate. I glanced at him, his eyes still fixed on me, and felt a mix of annoyance and something else I couldn’t quite place.

“Fine,” I said, closing my textbook with a thud. “If you’re going to stay, at least make yourself useful. Quiz me.”

In-Yeop’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Alright, let’s see how much you know about reproduction,” he said, grabbing my notes.

As he started asking questions, I couldn’t help but notice the way his eyes sparkled with mischief and intelligence. Despite his playful demeanor, there was a depth to him that intrigued me. Maybe, just maybe, studying with In-Yeop wouldn’t be so bad after all.

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Double update cuz' today’s my birthday!! ✨

– Author Eun
– Love Ya!