My Platinum-Blond Childhood Friend Is So Pretty

106 – 39. As Summer Approaches at Twenty

The midterm exam was over.

My grades were so-so. I said I’d work hard, but my level was clearly different.

Still, I did my best. Although I was a bit disappointed, there was no need to get hung up on the past.

“You worked hard. Good job.”

Eli praised me, saying I did well, so that was that.

This was the most important thing.

Even if I felt a little disappointed, when Eli comforted me, saying it was okay, I thought, “That’s it, then!”

As soon as the exam was over, I suggested to Eli that we go to the gym together. I had realized my physical limitations due to my recent illness.

However, Eli was skeptical.

“The gym? We exercise every day, so do we need to go out and do more? Just do some yoga when you have time, like I do.”

“Exercise? When do we… Ah.”

I belatedly realized what Eli meant. Eli gave me a innocent reaction, smiling slyly and stroking my cheek, from my forehead to my chest.

At the same time, she gazed at me with her jewel-like blue eyes and said in a gentle voice.

“Isn’t what we do every night exercise? We work hard to the point of sweating profusely every day. Do we need more exercise?”

“If that’s exercise, then I suppose it is…”

“If it’s not enough, we can do more at night. Right?”

“…Right.”

Although I agreed, exercise due to s*x and real exercise were still different. I had searched for it before, so I roughly knew.

However, Eli seemed to dislike how exercise took away our time. So, I thought for a moment and added casually:

“Eli, how about I just do planks and squats at home? That would help with our nighttime activities too…”

“At home? That’s fine. Go ahead.”

Eli gave her permission without a single second of hesitation when I mentioned doing it at home. Did she dislike the gym?

“Do you dislike the gym?”

“What’s with that question? Don’t even think about going to a place like that. You know how some girls there wear revealing clothes and…”

“Ah, that’s why.”

Only then did I understand Eli’s reaction. She wasn’t focused on the exercise itself, but on that aspect.

Indeed, I also thought it would be uncomfortable if Eli wore revealing clothes to exercise, and people around us would stare.

And hunting would be intense too.

So, I nodded and pulled Eli into a hug, gazing at her with a playful glare.

-Mwah!

I gave her a peck on her slightly protruding lips and looked at her brightening face, saying:

“I’ll work out hard at home. You know I just finished my exams, right? Today, I won’t let you sleep. Get ready.”

During exam periods, we often had quick s*x and didn’t do it for about three days before the exam because my body condition wasn’t good.

I said that to make up for it, and Eli’s eyes curved into a smile.

“Are you confident?”

“Of course.”

“Hmm… Okay. Then, I’ll wear what you want tonight.”

“Cosplay?”

“Cosplay or lingerie.”

“Can’t we do puppy play yet?”

“I haven’t ordered it yet. They’re preparing for restocking, and I want to buy it.”

“How about a reverse bunny?”

“I have that. Want to wear it?”

“Yes, I’m really curious.”

“Pervert. Get ready to go out. Mom said she’ll come by for a bit.”

“Mom?”

“She made a spicy three-bone stew. Let’s go eat and come back.”

“Oh, it sounds delicious.”

“I’ll cook something like that for you once a week, so look forward to it.”

“Something like that…? Anyway, I’ll look forward to it.”

“And you, if you make me sleep tonight, I’ll die starting tomorrow.”

“I’ll do my best…”

It’s been four months since we started living together.

Our relationship, and our nighttime activities, have become even more intimate since my body temperature rose.

It’s not that we’re getting more tired, but rather, we’re becoming healthier and more energetic, which is why our relationship has taken a turn for the better.

After that, April passed, and it became mid-May.

As the days went by, our cohabitation became more stable.

We had our own time, our individual hobbies like painting and playing the guitar, and our university life.

It was going well in its own way.

And.

As the days got warmer and sometimes even hot, it was around this time.

We finally got it.

“The title is in your names, just like you wanted, and the basic paperwork is done, so now you two can have fun driving it.”

“Thank you, Dad!”

“Thank you for your help, sir.”

Eli’s and my first car.

***

Including the acquisition tax, insurance premiums, and other expenses.

Without relying on our parents, we were able to pay for it with our own strength, to be honest, mostly with Eli’s strength, and buy a used compact car.

The original owner had followed her husband to Australia and was unreachable, so the shopping mall manager acted as an agent for the deal.

After all the paperwork was done.

Eli and I burst into laughter, beaming with joy, as we looked at our car parked in the dorm parking lot.

“Did you really clean the car that thoroughly?”

“Don’t leave anything in the car. I’ll keep it tidy.”

“There’s not much to put in anyway… I’m fine with just a phone charger in the front.”

“Anyway.”

“Let’s go to the mart then. I really want to drive now.”

“Then let’s go to Yu Mart. We need to buy toilet paper and detergent anyway.”

“Okay!”

I couldn’t contain my excitement and got into the car.

With me holding the steering wheel and Eli sitting neatly in the passenger seat, it really felt like a couple going out.

Eli seemed to have the same thought, and our eyes met. Then, we exchanged a sly smile.

-!

Eli leaned in and gave me a light peck on the cheek. My heart was full of joy, which was reflected in Eli’s kiss.

“Shall we start now?”

“Wait, you didn’t put on your seatbelt.”

“Oh, right.”

“Are you going to die? Never forget your seatbelt. Drive safely, always.”

“I’ll remember.”

As Eli put on their seatbelt, their large chest was even more prominent under their man-to-man shirt, making my heart race.

Eli being s*xy and charming was nothing new, after all.

As I drove my car for the first time, I felt a bit nervous and tense as I drove through the city.

Luckily, we arrived safely at the large mart and bought the necessary items, putting them in the back seat. The compact car had a surprisingly spacious interior, making it easy to store things.

“Having a car is really convenient, isn’t it?”

“It’s still better to shop online, but sometimes it’s not bad to buy things directly either.”

“Since we’re not going straight home, how about we stop by a cafe?”

“Let’s see if there’s a cafe with parking nearby.”

“Got it.”

On the way back from the mart, Eli drove, and I sat in the passenger seat. We took a leisurely drive, stopping by a café for a short break along the way.

As I felt, when Eli held the steering wheel, it was incredibly cool and s*xy.

I thought he was a good driver even during the license test, and he was so relaxed, effortlessly handling the wheel, that I couldn’t take my eyes off him.

“You’re really good at driving.”

“It’s all the same, isn’t it?”

“No, really. Watching you now, I’m impressed again. You’re so cool and s*xy. I’m serious.”

“Hmm, are you just saying that because you’re tired of driving?”

“Absolutely not. Can I drive from now on?”

“Okay, let’s take turns like today. We’re going to travel far, and it’ll be tiring if we do it alone.”

I really liked it. Even though we only drove around the neighborhood, the fact that we were driving together was enjoyable.

Thanks to that, we naturally started talking about our previously planned local trip.

Of course, we’d heard that taking a long-distance trip in a small car wouldn’t be easy.

“But if we don’t rush and take it easy, I think we can make it.”

“The ride quality is good enough, and it’s not too small, so it’s okay.”

“That’s right. And even if it’s a bit uncomfortable, what’s the big deal? As long as we’re together, everything is fine and enjoyable.”

“…You’re saying cute things, Idoyun.”

“What?”

“You’re sticking your tongue out as soon as we get home.”

“Like a duck?”

“Like a duck.”

It wouldn’t be a problem for us.

It wouldn’t be unbearable, and above all, since we’d grown attached to the car from the first day, we could tolerate anything.

As we chatted, we returned to the parking lot of our building, turned off the engine, and got out of the car.

In this confined space, surrounded by the outdoors.

“Hmm… yeah… *kiss*…”

As we entwined our bodies and lips, we were more excited than usual.

Even before we entered the house, Eli didn’t let go of my lips. After a long kiss, when we took a break to catch our breath, Eli said in a fluttering voice.

“Ah… next time, when the timing is right… we’ll do that.”

“That… um…”

“What, don’t you want to?”

“I want to, but I’m worried someone might see us.”

“Of course, we’ll consider the situation. We’ll only do it when we’re sure there’s no one around.”

“Then I’m okay with that. I’ll also… *ahem*… outside…”

“*Mwah*…”

We were looking forward to the drive and the trip, but…

Loving someone and happily entwining our bodies was something else.

“*Kiss*… yeah… *ahem*…”

We kissed for a long time in the car.

I hoped to fulfill the s*x fantasy I’d heard from Vinna, someday.

***

After getting a car.

We, who used to stay at home every day, started going out whenever we had time, as if it was only natural.

We didn’t go too far, just around Seoul, taking it one step at a time.

Having a car made us realize that there were so many things we could do and wanted to do.

It wasn’t for nothing that people said a car was a necessity.

Even without a specific destination, it was already enjoyable to just drive around with Eli.

Thanks to that, our gas expenses increased a bit, but it wasn’t a big burden. Eli’s income was good, after all.

And as June arrived, we focused on studying for our final exams.

Luckily, we didn’t experience any major setbacks until the exams were over.

Maybe it was because I had been working out diligently since April, doing planks and squats, and my physical strength had improved. Eli was also happier at night, and so was I.

However, my grades were just so-so. I couldn’t focus as much as I did during the mid-term exams, so it was to be expected.

And just like that, our final exams ended, and summer vacation arrived.

Our first summer break after entering university.

“Is there anything we’re missing?”

“No, if we need something, we can just buy it.”

“Okay, then let’s go!”

We set off on our trip, just the two of us, in our car.