Chapter 170: Summons
Soft lips touched his, and a thick tongue pushed through the parted gap, exploring the inside of his mouth. There was no hesitation in its movements, as if it had done this several times. As though it intended to devour him whole, two large hands cupped his face, rubbing his cheeks and tickling his ears.
Rustle. His grip tightened on the bean bag. His body twisted instinctively.
I can't breathe.
It felt like he was being devoured. A sharp tingle ran down his spine. Cha Eui-jae reached out, fumbling to grab the body on top of him. When he gripped the firm shoulders, the lips parted with a wet sound. A thumb pressed between his lips.
"Breathe."
Ah. A small sound of surprise escaped. He must have been holding his breath without realizing it. As his airway suddenly cleared, a small cough slipped out. His chest heaved up and down with every small cough. Lips brushed his cheek.
"I thought you'd gotten used to it by now..."
A gentle voice asked.
"When will you get used to this?"
His body trembled. As the coughing subsided, the hand that had been caressing his face slid down his neck and rested on his chest.
Thump, thump, thump. His heart pounded faster than ever under the large hand. A lukewarm warmth pressed against his heart. Cha Eui-jae covered his eyes with his arm and tried to steady his breathing. A voice tinged with laughter whispered in his ear.
"You have to breathe through your nose."