Kiss the Scumbag-Chapter 95

Winston!

Overwhelmed with emotion, Yujin suddenly pulled him into a tight embrace. Winston returned the hug, smiling wryly as he asked,

“Did you hate it that much?”

“Yeah, very much, extremely, absolutely!”

Yujin shouted using every adverb he knew, rubbing his face against Winston’s shoulder. His whole face was glowing with happiness. Winston chuckled as he gently patted the back of Yujin’s head, but soon that turned into a soft sigh.

How am I going to get through today...

After an early dinner, the two sat side by side on the living room sofa watching TV. Winston’s expression was blank, but one of his legs was shaking rapidly and relentlessly. He had never shaken his leg in his life, but now he did it just to distract himself because otherwise he couldn’t bear it. Right next to him was Yujin, sitting close, resting his head on Winston’s shoulder.

...Doesn’t the scent feel stronger?

Winston glanced at Yujin discreetly. The faint scent he had noticed earlier seemed to have intensified, but maybe it was just his imagination. He was far too agitated to think clearly.

I really should have had the suppressant.

Barely holding back a groan, Winston reached for a glass on the table, pretending to take a sip, and subtly moved away from Yujin’s body. But even after downing the whole glass at once, his pounding chest remained.

I need to come up with a plan.

“Wait here, I’ll get some water. Do you need anything?”

As usual, he asked, and Yujin smiled, saying he was fine. Winston nodded and got up.

What should I do about this situation?

As he filled a glass with ice, he fell into thought. Wouldn’t it be better to proceed gradually? They can’t keep being stuck like this forever.

He bit down on the ice with a crunch. It was a very reasonable thought. After all, wasn’t that his intention in coming here? How long can they stay in this in-between state?

If Yujin doesn’t want it, they can stop then.

With that thought, Winston finished his glass and set it down. Maybe it was just as well they didn’t get the suppressant. He’d try to move forward now.

If possible, it’d be good to get all the way through...

He made up his mind and turned around. He needed some things just in case. Climbing the stairs two or three at a time, he resolved,

Even if it’s not perfect, if I get used to it little by little, maybe someday...

Hearing the heavy footsteps coming up the stairs, Yujin blinked. Why is he going upstairs? He was curious, but didn’t care because he’d be back soon anyway.

More than that,

Yujin thought seriously. The couple’s affectionate behavior he’d seen during the day kept replaying in his mind. Thinking of their bold touches and how tightly their bodies fit together made his face feel like it was burning, but it also made his heart flutter.

We can do at least that much, right...?

Yujin had been watching for the chance. He was afraid Winston might think he was strange, but luckily there was no sign of that. Boldly pressing his body close and resting his head on Winston’s shoulder, he waited for a response. But before he could act next, he had to somehow calm his wildly beating heart.

It’s happened plenty of times before.

They kissed often, and at those times Winston touched Yujin’s body. Even then his heart raced, but now, before even starting, it felt like it would burst.

W-We... have to... cross... the final line...

“Ugh!”

Yujin gasped quietly, flailing. Just imagining it made his head burn like he might die.

Winnie must’ve thought the same thing to have come this far...

They were lovers, had run away together for love. What could stop them now?

Tonight, definitely... 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Just then, footsteps came rushing back down the stairs. Reflexively turning his head, Yujin met Winston’s eyes, and he smiled casually.

“Been waiting?”

Winston held out a beer bottle, the neck pinched between his fingers.

“How about we watch a movie while drinking? Want me to make some simple snacks too?”

He figured the alcohol would help loosen the mood. Yujin thought the same. Drinking this would ease the tension.

“No snacks. Wow, it’s cold!”

Yujin exaggeratedly raised his voice and mimicked Winston by popping the cap. Winston lightly clinked his bottle against Yujin’s, then guzzled his beer. Seeing that, Yujin squeezed his eyes shut and raised his bottle to his lips.

“Gulp.”

“Yujin, you okay?”

Hearing the pained sound, Winston shouted in concern. Quickly checking ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ his face, he asked, and Yujin coughed quietly in reply.

“I’m f-fine. Just... tastes different from what I expected...”

What on earth is this? Why do people drink this stuff?

The color and taste reminded him of drinking urine. Though he had never tasted it, the similar smell made him sure the taste was the same. Just as he was about to tell Winston this, he saw the beer bottle Winston was holding—more than half was already gone.

“...You drank that much already?”

Eyes fixed on the bottle, he asked, and Winston glanced over and casually replied,

“I usually drink this much at once. Why? Don’t you like it?”

“Uh... you must like beer.”

Flustered, Yujin stammered, and Winston laughed.

“It’s the best when it’s hot. Refreshing too.”

Seeing Winston chug the remaining beer with pride, Yujin couldn’t bring himself to say it tasted like urine.

Should I try again?

Maybe it’ll be different this time. Maybe the first time I just didn’t know better. Encouraging himself, Yujin squeezed his eyes shut and downed the beer again straight from the bottle.

...Still don’t get it.

Confused, Yujin looked at the bottle and set it down on the table. Whatever, it didn’t matter. His body was warming up, so he must be feeling the effects of the alcohol.

“Want to watch something else?”

Just then, Winston spoke and changed the channel. After boring news, a documentary and variety show played, then suddenly an actor’s face filled the screen.

“Ah.”

Winston uttered a short exclamation and looked at Yujin.

“Want to watch a movie? This one’s good.”

“You’ve already seen it. Let’s watch something else.”

Lightly refusing, Yujin tried to avoid it, but Winston didn’t give up and kept persuading him.

“I don’t mind watching it again. I’ll explain the parts you don’t understand. It just started, so it’s perfect.”

With that, Yujin had no reason to refuse. Nothing else interesting was on anyway, so he nodded. Of course, Winston knew but Yujin didn’t—this movie was praised for both commercial success and artistic merit, and also famously featured very explicit sex scenes.

“Watching.”

Winston left Yujin and went to the kitchen to make popcorn. Those scenes would probably take up half the movie. There was still plenty of time. Slowly, slowly. Winston silently told himself not to rush, several times, before returning to his seat.

Sitting alone watching the movie, Yujin noticed it was quite a heavy romance. From the very first moment the lead actors appeared, the way they looked at each other and the atmosphere was intense.

Those two are definitely going to have sex.

Unconsciously, Yujin clutched his shirt tightly. Winston might not have intended it. Maybe he just wanted to show a fun movie.

But Yujin didn’t care. As long as he enjoyed the movie.

W-We should enjoy it too.

Embarrassed at his own thought, he quickly rubbed his face. Just then, Winston returned. Hastily straightening up, Yujin sat down and leaned back.

“Have some popcorn.”

“Thanks.”

Taking a small handful, Yujin popped the kernels one by one into his mouth, sneaking a glance at Winston.

Tonight, definitely.

As if reading his thoughts, Winston smiled broadly at Yujin. Yujin smiled back shyly, and the two exchanged looks. They both silently thought the same thing.

We’ll sleep together.