My Platinum-Blond Childhood Friend Is So Pretty

114 – 41. The Platinum Girlfriend Who Wants a Baby -3

I was surprised by Eli’s reaction, which seemed to imply that she had been thinking about it. But even if she hadn’t said anything, she wouldn’t have actually done it.

There were so many tents nearby, and it wasn’t a soundproof place, so there was no way we would’ve done it.

Eli had said something similar the previous night.

We wouldn’t be able to have s*x until we got back from camping, so we should do it more now.

Thanks to that, I couldn’t sleep until late in the morning.

So, I’ll probably be able to hold out until we get back home.

“……I didn’t think about it.”

Eli mumbled an excuse, avoiding eye contact with me and noona.

Maybe that’s true.

***

“Are you going to disband the group, then?”

“I think we should. The kids are all getting jobs, and I need to get a job too.”

“I thought you’d make a debut, hyung.”

“What debut? We released a self-produced album, and that’s enough for me.”

“That’s a shame~ Jungwoo’s singing is so cool.”

“So, I also learned to play the guitar and sing because I thought it was cool when my hyung did it.”

“Huh, what’s with that face that says you can’t acknowledge it, Ali?”

“Heh, it’s just that I highly appreciate Idol Yoon teaching me guitar. Thanks.”

“You’re the one who’s using it the most, so you should be thankful. You’re always making Idol Yoon sit next to you and sing like a jukebox. Ha… it’s so enviable.”

“He really likes Idol Yoon’s voice, right?”

“That’s mine. I won’t give it away.”

“Sorry, hyung. I’m Eli…”

“What’s with this atmosphere that makes me feel like I’m being ignored?”

The four of us sat in a row in front of the tent, chatting idly while seated in camping chairs.

Each of us held a can of beer in our hands.

Camping is all about having nothing to do around us, so the most important thing is how to spend our leisure time.

Since we’ve been close friends for a long time, just sharing stories was enough to make our time enjoyable.

The shade was plentiful, and the sunlight wasn’t too harsh, so the gentle breeze made us feel good.

“This is healing…”

The current healing camping trip, where we were having the time of our lives, was especially enjoyable for Vinnie noona.

Although the campsite was crowded, the tents weren’t packed tightly together, so we could appreciate the surrounding scenery without feeling suffocated.

The sound of children laughing in the distance also made our hearts feel at ease.

Noona’s dark circles under her eyes had lightened a bit, that’s how much she was enjoying herself.

“I want to play folk songs with an acoustic guitar. Should I have brought it?”

“I also want to listen, but it’s a bit of a nuisance… we can’t do that here.”

“Sigh… Idol Yoon, let’s find some time soon. Let’s sing together.”

“When? Where?”

“We can borrow our usual practice room… no, let’s just form a two-member band, a home-based band.”

“Eh, that sounds good? It’ll be fun…”

“No way. Oppa, Idol Yoon won’t do it, so give up.”

“Sorry, it can’t be done.”

“What, you’re giving up just because your girlfriend said one thing? Hey, we can practice and perform at home, and if we get better, won’t that be good for you too, Ali?”

“Heh, it’s already good enough. We don’t need to do better.”

“Darn it.”

Hyung really loved singing, but due to the realistic problem of getting a job, he couldn’t continue with band activities, which was really disappointing. His voice was filled with longing.

If hyung wanted, I could join him, but it would be difficult to do it frequently. I had university, and I had to draw, and most importantly, I couldn’t reduce my time with Eli.

“Hey, let’s eat. Let’s start preparing the meat.”

“Huh? Already? Are you hungry, Jungwoo?”

“We have to prepare and grill it at the right timing to eat it.”

We chatted idly whileкут enjoying our healing time, and around 4 pm, we started preparing for dinner.

It might seem too early, but since we were in a mountainous area, it got relatively dark early in the summer.

Moreover, from 9 to 10 pm, it was “manners time,” so it was hard to make a ruckus, and it was better to play early and sleep early to wake up early in the morning.

We moved swiftly and efficiently.

We set up a large table, prepared the grill and utensils, and took out the rice, side dishes, and drinks we had brought.

In no time, we finished preparing and grilled the meat.

-チジジジジック…

“The sound is crazy.”

“Must be delicious… Should we upload the behind-the-scenes now?”

“There’s no seat, so take your time. Doyun, you handle that side.”

“Got it~”

“I’ll do it, so come over. I’ll grill it for you.”

“I’ll do it today, so just relax. The oil is splattering a lot anyway.”

“I said I’ll do it, didn’t you hear me?”

“I want to do it because I care about you. You know my heart, right? I want to grill it nicely and feed it to you.”

“…Hmph.”

“Look at those two, breaking apart like that~ Jungwoo, I’m going to leave it to you since I might mess it up.”

“I didn’t expect that.”

Even at a moment like this, Eli sat beside me, looking like a princess with her slender arms and legs exposed in her short sleeves and shorts, intently grilling the meat.

And whenever something was grilled, she would feed me first before anyone else.

“Eli, ah~”

“Ah…”

-ウムルウムル

“Is it delicious?”

“It’s delicious. Just wait a bit. I’ll give you one too.”

Eli also took one and fed it to me.

Thanks to eating outdoors, it was already sweet, but sharing it with each other made it even more delicious.

“Jungwoo, ah~”

“What’s with you? I’m not going to do it, so you eat it. This kimchi is really good.”

“It’s too much~”

Vini noona, who was envious of us, tried to do the same with Jungwoo hyung but got rejected anyway.

“Cheers!”

“Cheers~”

Excluding Vini noona, we had a drink, not getting too drunk, and started chatting with an even higher tension than before.

We talked about Vini noona’s complaints about always wanting to quit her job, my college life, and Eli’s modeling work, and so on.

Among those topics, Jungwoo hyung’s military stories naturally came up.

“I loved the military, loved it, but it’s trash. Even if the salary increases, what’s the point? If they give me 100,000 won as a sergeant’s salary, I can earn twice that by working part-time at a convenience store outside. And then there’s the seasonal training and exercises…”

Since I was about to go to the military soon, Jungwoo hyung’s military stories didn’t stop.

Vini noona responded with a “You must have suffered a lot~” like she was looking at a thoughtless younger brother, while I listened with a mix of concern and curiosity, knowing that I would experience it soon.

Eli, however,

“…….”

Her face darkened, and her words gradually disappeared. I noticed and subtly hugged her.

Even though there was still some time left, my heart naturally became heavy thinking about being forced to separate from each other when I go to the military.

But it was an unavoidable fate.

“When are you going? Right after your first year?”

“I haven’t decided for sure yet, but I’m thinking of around that time.”

“Shouldn’t we apply soon? If we’re late, we’ll get left behind.”

“Not yet, the other trainees often talk about it in the group chat. We’ll find out soon.”

“Do-yoon is already going to the army… But what about our Eli when Do-yoon goes to the army? I’ll miss Do-yoon.”

“Yeah. I borrowed him for just a day and caused a huge commotion, so what can we do?”

“…….”

There was no intention of teasing in Vinna noona and Jungwoo hyung’s voices. Instead, their concerns for Eli were palpable.

Although the two of them were usually playful, they knew this was a serious issue for us.

And Eli became even more depressed at their words.

It would have been better if they had teased her, but their genuine concern made her heart sink even further.

As she looked down, her eyes drooping like a abandoned puppy, we all found it hard to say anything.

Then, a small voice escaped from Eli.

“…I won’t let him go… Absolutely not…”

Her voice was filled with determination and sadness.

***

The atmosphere became gloomy for a moment, but Eli quickly regained her energy and lifted the mood with a “Hey, let’s drink!”

Although it was clear she was forcing herself, everyone followed her lead and changed the subject, laughing and chatting.

From then on, there was no mention of the army, and we spent our time on meaningless small talk.

And night fell.

It was still around 11 pm, but except for the occasional sound of children crying, the camping site was quiet.

Eli and I snuggled up together in our thin sleeping bag, holding each other tightly.

“…….”

“…….”

We didn’t say a word, not even a whisper, even though we were still awake and our eyes were open.

Any slight whisper would have been heard by Jungwoo hyung or Vinna noona in the other tents.

So we just quietly pressed our lips together.

“Hmm…”

The moonlight seeping into the tent made Eli’s platinum hair shine brightly in the darkness.

Her soft, silky hair flowed like a river, and her gentle gaze was directed at me.

It was probably because of the army talk earlier. Her anxious heart was reflected in her eyes, and her weaker-than-usual body language was also noticeable.

I wanted to comfort her somehow, but honestly, I didn’t know how.

All I could do was this.

– Kkwaak…

I just held Eli’s body tightly. We were both sweating a little, but we didn’t care.

Eli’s large breasts and soft body were pressed against mine.

In that state, we kissed, exchanging small breaths and tongues.

It was not a loud, sloppy kiss like usual, but a gentle, comforting one. I soothed Eli’s tongue, letting her know I was by her side.

Like this, I was trying to comfort Eli.

I had a drink and felt a moderate sense of fatigue, so I thought I’d slowly fall asleep after exchanging a quiet kiss.

But a little later, when I parted my lips…

“Haah…”

Eli let out a hot breath.

“……”

“……”

At the same time, she told me something with her eyes, asking me to do something.

I couldn’t ignore it. I remembered how Eli had been really down earlier, so I thought I had to do something to calm her down.

So I quietly took Eli out of the tent and headed to the car.

And I sat down next to her in the back seat without even starting the engine. It was a bit hot, but I couldn’t turn on the air conditioner. It would be too noticeable.

I gently asked Eli, who was already slightly sweaty, “Eli, can’t you hold it in?”

“…Yeah.”

“Eli.”

“……”

“Can you hold it in, sound-wise?”

“I’ll try… do it…”

“Take off your bottom. I’ll put up a partition for a bit.”

The partition really did come in handy. Who knew it would be so useful?

Anyway.

No matter what, I knew I couldn’t make out with her without making a sound, so I only served her with my mouth.

I thought about how my girlfriend would feel lonely when I’m not around, and it felt even more poignant because we’ve been friends since childhood.

“Heh…”

I reminded her that I’m by her side right now.

***

Even after the camping trip was over and we returned home, Eli was still a bit down.

Of course, as soon as we got home, we had s*x, and we enjoyed it enthusiastically… but somehow, the atmosphere was off?

From then on, Eli started searching for something on her phone with great enthusiasm.

And a few days later…

Eli sat me down on the sofa, stood in front of me with a stern face, and said,

“I do-yoon.”

“Yeah.”

“I’m going to get pregnant. Starting today, I won’t use condoms at all.”

“…Yeah?”

“No arguing. It’s absolute.”

It wasn’t like the half-joking, half-playful no-condom attempts we’d made until now. She was making a serious declaration to me.

At the age of 20, she was going to have a child.