My Platinum-Blond Childhood Friend Is So Pretty

52 – 19. Studying Music for Ellie

Suddenly, mid-August.

Hanging out with various people, going on dates with Ellie every day, either at home or outside, and occasionally sketching.

Summer vacation was always happy, but this year, I was unusually happier because we played so much.

The reason, of course, was that I started dating Ellie.

More than when we were childhood friends, more than just hugging or pecking on the cheek. We were able to have much closer and sweeter days.

Moreover, it was during the vacation, so there were often times when only the two of us were at home.

Dad and uncle went to work in the morning, and Mom and Aunt Ye-rin went out to play together quite often.

We sometimes joined them, but most of the time, we just stayed at home.

When we are alone like today.

-Tightly…

“Mmm… Hug me tighter.”

“Are you still weak?”

“Yeah. Tighter…”

Ellie, who had been wearing shorts and a short-sleeved shirt, quickly changed into dolphin shorts and a tank top as soon as she saw the two of them leaving. She often behaves like that, clinging to me.

Dolphin shorts may be acceptable, but a tank top is definitely out of the question in front of our mother.

Even worse.

“You wore the underwear I told you to, right?”

“I did. You know I listen to you well.”

“Hmph. Are you trying to impress me?”

“I am. But even just hugging me like this is a reward for me. And dressing me in these clothes.”

Wearing a tank top that reveals the couple’s underwear we bought together. It’s not too revealing, more on the modest side, but still.

It’s a style that we would never be able to wear in front of our mother.

With such thin clothing, even the sensation of the bra can be felt.

Sitting side by side on the sofa, embracing each other.

Today, I could enjoy happiness once again.

However, it’s a shame.

“…How much time is left?”

“About 30 minutes.”

“……”

There is not much time left today.

It was the day we promised to play with Jungwoo hyung. That’s why Ellie also made plans with Yisoyeon.

We can only cling to each other until that time. The house, which has cooled down with the air conditioning, feels hot.

With dissatisfaction towards Ellie, who pouted and puffed her lips as the end approached.

-Mwah

I kissed her.

On her lips that protrude like a duck’s.

-Mwah

On her white and smooth cheek.

-Mwah

On the tiny ear covered in platinum.

-Mwah

Upon the straight bridge of the nose.

And from that moment, gradually descending.

“Mwah… tsk…”

“Mm…”

I kissed Ellie’s beautiful neck. Also on Ellie’s collarbone.

Then, seeking permission while looking at the girlfriend who emitted a peculiar moan.

“Ellie.”

“…Not under the armpit.”

I was rejected before I could even speak. Of course, I anticipated that it wouldn’t be allowed. Only permitted right after a shower.

Even though we were currently feeling the breeze from the air conditioner, having been embraced for a while, there was a slight dampness due to perspiration.

Therefore, where I desired to go was…

“Can I kiss your stomach?”

It was Ellie’s stomach. Thanks to her discreet commitment to exercise, there might not be six-pack abs, but her abdomen itself was smooth, just as I wished.

At my words, Ellie looked at me with a strange expression. Judging by the atmosphere, it seemed to be within the acceptable range.

“Do you want to?”

“I want to.”

“Pervert.”

With a light tease, Ellie lifted her legs onto the sofa. Then, she gently lay down, pulling up her nightshirt a bit.

At that moment, in front of my eyes, the white and beautiful stomach of Ellie that I had anticipated was revealed.

I placed my lips around the cute belly button area between her thighs.

“Mwah…”

“Mm-hmm…”

The texture of the trembling flesh on her stomach was as soft as lips or cheeks. It was so pleasant, almost to the point of making the lower body weak. Such moments.

Ellie also affirmed my actions while stroking my head.

Holding onto her waist, making “Mwah, Mwah” sounds around her belly button, I earnestly kissed and then crawled back up, looking down at the lying Ellie.

“I’ll message you later. Don’t worry about it.”

“Do it every 30 minutes. If you don’t come, I’ll call you.”

“Yeah. Come and have fun too. Love you, Ellie.”

“…….”

“I love you a lot.”

“I love you too, so hurry and kiss me. We don’t have time.”

“Mia…uh….!”

“Hawp, chewop…”

Finally, he leaned over Ellie, who was lying down, and pressed his lips against hers. Thanks to that, he ended up covering her slim body and passionately kissed her, intertwining their tongues.

Until they went inside to change their clothes, they continued.

***

Upon Jungwoo’s words telling him to wear comfortable clothes, he simply put on a pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt.

When he went outside in that state, his older brother was waiting for him, dressed similarly and wearing a hat.

Carrying a guitar case on his back that was different from what he usually saw.

“Did you come? Let’s go quickly. It’s hot.”

“Where are we going?”

“It’s close, so just go for now.”

Since it was the middle of summer in broad daylight, it was definitely hot. So, obediently following behind his brother, he asked him about something he had been curious about lately, as they hadn’t seen each other’s faces much.

“Are you getting along well with Bini noona? Lately, it’s been hard to see both of you.”

He knew that the two of them started dating during their seaside trip. He didn’t act like he knew, but they had been doing this and that there.

He had been very interested until now, but it felt a bit awkward to ask about this kind of topic, so he only brought it up now.

And in response to my question, Jungwoo sighed as if he were tired.

“Ha… Bini, really…”

As if something was really bothering him, but it wasn’t that there was no affection since they were dating.

His response only amplified my curiosity even more.

It seemed like it wasn’t happening in a bad way.

“Why is Bini noona like that? Even after we started dating, she just drinks all the time?”

“I don’t care about the drinking. Um…it’s a bit complicated to explain in detail.”

“Yeah, yeah. That’s right. I don’t need the details either.”

“It’s just that she’s my first boyfriend, so she’s clinging to me excessively, saying she wants us to live together soon.”

“……? Yeah?”

“Why, Emma.”

“No…”

There were words in Hyung’s story that were hard to understand.

Bini Nuna was a loner? Does that make sense?

She may like alcohol a lot and always have dark circles under her eyes, but still, she’s a really beautiful sister.

“Bini Nuna has never had a boyfriend until now?”

“Yeah, that’s right. When we were together, it was the first time… Oh, oops. Let’s pretend you didn’t hear that. Anyway, it’s my first time.”

“Wow… judging by what Nuna says, I thought she had dated a few people. She gave me advice discreetly sometimes.”

“A few people? Come on. It feels like she might have dated only one person, if at all. I never thought I would be her first boyfriend.”

“Weird. But living together? Are you going to share a place with Hyung Nuna?”

“I don’t know… considering how actively their parents support it, if we mess this up… it feels like they’re selling their party-loving daughter to me.”

Last night, with a slightly uncomfortable look, Jungwoo Hyung seemed to be in a big conflict with Bini Nuna.

That’s what it felt like.

If Hyung starts living with Bini Nuna, he will probably be tightly held and end up getting married just like that.

And that certainly seemed like a joyful thing.

The moment when the close neighbors, Hyung and Nuna, spend their lives together in the apartment.

That’s why, from this moment on, I decided to support Bini Nuna.

After Ellie and I get married later on, it would be so much fun if both our couples hang out together here and there.

“If you end up living together later, show me the room. But Hyung, what kind of songs do I sing?”

“Go pick a few yourself.”

After that, I didn’t ask any more about Bini Nuna. In a situation where I was tempted by Ellie every day, I was curious about many explicit things.

It didn’t seem like Jungwoo Hyung would talk about that side, and it also felt sorry to ask Bini Nuna.

So, while exchanging casual chatter, I followed behind Hyung.

***

The place Jungwoo Hyung and I arrived at somehow felt like a piano academy.

Upon entering, faint sounds of instruments echoed in my ears, and peeking inside, there were several rooms lined up like a karaoke, although without karaoke machines.

“An academy?”

“Practice rooms. Think of it as a karaoke without karaoke machines.”

“Oh~ So, do we have to pay to rent them?”

“Don’t worry too much; it won’t be long.”

Hyung went to the desk first. Then, the employee… or something like that? A woman in her thirties, it seemed, warmly greeted Hyung with a bright smile.

“Jungwoo, it’s been a while. Did you consider what I mentioned last time?”

“Yeah, yeah. I didn’t. We’ll take number 19.”

“Oh, too bad. Anyway, over here… Oh! Who’s this? Your younger sibling? Where did you find such a kid?”

“He’s the neighbor’s sibling. Don’t judge by looks; he’s not into music. Hey, let’s go.”

“Oh, right. Excuse us.”

“Nice voice! If you ever think about doing music, come find me! With that face, you could hit the jackpot just by being average!”

“Yeah, thank you.”

Politely brushing off the direct suggestion, I followed behind Hyung, who was walking ahead.

And as we entered the room in the innermost corner, a spacious but empty place greeted us.

“Wow…”

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“What do you think?”

“It’s fascinating. Is this a soundproof booth?”

“Yeah. We can’t have sounds mixing between rooms.”

Slightly larger than my room, it had two chairs and a music stand with sheet music.

Jungwoo Hyung sat on the chair, took the guitar case off his shoulder, and opened it.

From inside, he took out a guitar.

An acoustic guitar.

Though it wasn’t the usual case he used, I hadn’t even considered that it might not be an electric guitar coming out of it.

Hyung placed the guitar on his lap and adjusted his posture.

Then, slowly plucking the strings with his fingers, he began to sing a light song.

The harmonious blend of the sweet vocals and the acoustic guitar created a beautiful melody.

“Wow… Hyung, you’re so cool!”

His appearance was truly cool.

Not attempting to strike a pose, his very familiar stance and finger movements naturally exuded a coolness.

Expressing my admiration honestly, Hyung raised the corners of his mouth.

“This kid has an eye for appreciation. Hey, I even set conditions like this to help you guys with your dating business, but Alicia doesn’t even understand this older brother’s heart.”

– Jiiik

“Love business?”

“Yeah, dude. What are you going to do for Alicia’s birthday next?”

“A gift for Ellie? I haven’t thought about it. It’s still a bit far. But, well… I should start thinking about it slowly.”

Choosing a birthday gift for Ellie was always a big dilemma for me. If it’s too expensive, Ellie would get mad, but it should be decently priced. And it had to be a gift that expresses my feelings towards Ellie, now that she’s not just a childhood friend but also my girlfriend.

Easy to say, but not easy to choose.

Moreover, since we’ve been together since we were 5 years old, I had already given her almost everything, making the difficulty level even higher.

As I sighed, contemplating what gift to give her this year, my older brother, Jungwoo, chuckled and said, “Lee Doyoon, listen up.”

“What?”

“Anyway, she won’t care about the price of the gift.”

“Yeah, that’s true.”

“Even if it doesn’t cost much, what matters is whether your feelings are in it or not. Considering her personality.”

“That’s true.”

“Well then, if you teach me a love song on the guitar and play it for her, how much would that be worth as a gift?”

“…A perfect score!”

The moment I heard my brother’s words, fireworks exploded in my head.

Crazy. I couldn’t think of a gift to beat this one.

I immediately knelt down and shouted to the guitar teacher in front of me and the love mentor who suggested this romantic gift.

“Master!”

“Yeah.”

“I’ll do my best from now on! Brother, just say when you’re comfortable! I’ll make time as much as possible!”

“Ha… Helping the kids next door with their love business got me into this mess… What am I doing? Sing the song diligently while practicing. I’ll enjoy it my way.”

“Yes! I’ll do my best!”