I Don't Want To Do a Romantic Comedy With a Villain! - Chapter 128

Episode 128

They met face to face without a word.

Neither of them leaned in for a kiss first, though it seemed like the natural thing to do.

They just froze as if intoxicated by a mere peck on the cheek.

“…My, um… physical affection is a bit… weak.”

It took a while for her to regain her senses.

Min-joo withdrew her hand from Vehen’s cheek, avoiding eye contact.

She could still feel the warmth of her touch on his skin and the soft heat lingering on her lips.

She hadn’t done something like this before. It was usually when a former lover demanded it, never of her own accord.

Was her heart supposed to race like this? Her face felt hot as if it were on fire.

Min-joo glanced at Vehen from the corner of her eye.

Vehen still wore a dumbfounded expression on his flushed face.

“…I know it’s childish. It’s just a cheek kiss, but it’s amusing to see you so embarrassed.”

“…Min-joo.”

“…What, huh! Fine, I haven’t done this before, so what!”

She felt a pang of embarrassment and awkwardness for no reason.

She’ll probably be laughed at or teased mercilessly.

What’s so special about a cheek kiss at twenty-three?

Is it childish?

Is she meeting a kindergarten?

Min-joo closed her eyes tightly and made excuses.

“I don’t agree with some people’s value of rushing through physical affection. I mean? Holding hands slowly, huh? Hugging, and then, huh? Kissing for a while… slowly!”

“Min-joo.”

“Ah, why!”

Slap, their cheeks met.

Vehen rested his cheek against Min-joo’s as he let out a heavy breath.

His breath touched her ear.

It sent shivers down her spine and made her hair stand on end.

Their touching cheeks tingled.

Vehen lazily whispered against her skin like an animal.

His low voice sent shivers down her side.

“…Warning, you.”

“What…?”

“You kissed without consent.”

Oh. Right. Min-joo gasped in shock.

It could’ve been unpleasant.

No matter how much she liked him, physical affection without consent is not right.

Maybe he didn’t want the cheek kiss.

Min-joo fidgeted uncomfortably and muttered apologetically.

“…Sorry. Was it uncomfortable?”

“No. I liked it.”

Vehen chuckled.

His breath on her neck tickled.

“What do you want to do?”

“I’ve waited a long time. A long time.”

“So?”

She doesn’t know what he means.

Did he wait so long for a reward? Or applause?

Vehen pulled Min-joo close by the waist.

Min-joo reflexively gasped at the firm grip on her waist.

It happened in an instant.

Vehen flipped Min-joo over onto his thigh.

As Vehen sat on the couch, he looked down at Min-joo on his lap.

Min-joo kneeled on the wave and looked up at Vehen.

“…What is it?”

“I like you.”

Vehen’s eyes narrowed. Happiness spread across his face with overwhelming emotion.

“You said you liked me, didn’t you?”

Min-joo placed her hand on Vehen’s shoulder, turning her head away to avoid his persistent gaze. But Vehen mischievously tilted his head to follow Min-joo’s face.

“…Sort of.”

Vehen smiled gently at Min-joo’s blunt response. 

During their time together, she had never seen such a pure and joyous smile.

Could just a cheek kiss make one feel this happy? How significant must Min-joo be to evoke such feelings?

He seemed like a twenty-five-year-old man in love.

“So, are we lovers then?”

Vehen, with a clear smile, firmly held Min-joo’s waist. Her heart fluttered, making it hard to focus.

Honestly, he was handsome. Really handsome. Despite calling himself a ‘good-looking potato’, he truly had a handsome face. 

Just looking at his stoic, emotionless face could make one boast of his handsomeness, but seeing his smiling face made one speechless. He exuded an innocence akin to a gentle and obedient puppy.

“Hmm?”

When Vehen received no response from Min-joo, he pouted slightly, his expression sulky.

Her head is spinning.

Min-joo contemplated whether she wanted to date Vehen. 

Vehen was great. But Min-joo had responsibilities to fulfill, a revolution to lead.

What if she got caught up in love and neglected her duties?

Of course, Vehen didn’t seem like the type to let his emotions sway his judgment between work and personal matters. But Min-joo was the issue. What if she truly fell deeply in love with him?

‘It’s still good for now. It doesn’t seem like love yet.’

Should she end it before it deepened? That’s what she wanted in her heart.

They shouldn’t have kissed. They shouldn’t have let emotions sway them.

But at the same time, Vehen was great.

She even wondered if she would fall deeply in love with him.

Hesitantly, Min-joo pushed Vehen’s shoulder away.

“I’m worried…”

“But you kissed me?”

“There’s a lot I need to do. I don’t want to mess things up because of emotions. Plus, I have to leave, and if there are lingering feelings…”

Min-joo turned her head away from Vehen, feeling his persistent gaze.

“Until you leave, be with me. Date me.”

Was it such a simple matter?

Min-joo wanted to ask if Vehen had lost his mind amid emotions and atmosphere.

Vehen hugged Min-joo’s waist, smiling victoriously.

“We’ve been doing well so far. We haven’t let emotions sway us, we’ve known what we needed to do, and we’ve kept going. You know that becoming lovers won’t change anything for us.”

Yeah, she knew. It was just scary.

Scared of giving her all to someone.

Scared of giving herself to a perfect stranger. Scared even of giving a part of herself.

Vehen laughed playfully.

“It’s scary to think I might lose my sanity and be discarded like this.”

“What, what nonsense are you talking about!”

Initially, Min-joo never had any intention of messing with Vehen’s sanity. 

Of course, of course! If she were to see Vehen lying on the bed, exposing his well-built body, her heart would probably burst out of her chest! But she never entertained such vulgar thoughts, nor did she desire them.

Vehen lowered his upper body, looking down at Min-joo.

“So, will you protect my sanity then?”

“I will. I won’t do anything without your permission.”

Min-joo closed her eyes and snorted.

“The kiss was impulsive on my part too. I regret it. It won’t happen again next time.”

And she truly meant it. She would make an effort to ensure it didn’t happen again.

Upon hearing Vehen’s laughter from below, she felt a mixture of laziness, softness, and a strange sensuality.

“Take me, then.”

“Um, what?”

As Min-joo obediently lowered her head to face him, Vehen rested his chin on the edge of her collarbone and laughed weakly.

“Take everything from me. My sanity, and kiss as much as you want. No need to ask for permission.”

It felt like lightning struck her head.

‘Is this guy a fox?!’

A monster. A potato monster, wasn’t he? Min-joo shivered as she felt goosebumps on her waist.

Vehen’s hand wrapped around her waist and grazed her spine.

Min-joo frowned at the eerie sensation and looked down at Vehen. Her flushed face didn’t seem to pose a threat to the man.

“I’m fine with that. I’ve been waiting quite a while. I’d even say I’m desperate for you to cling to me and ask me what I want.”

Wasn’t this scenario supposed to be a romantic comedy? Why did it suddenly feel like it’s turning into an adult film?

Having endured countless regressions, the long-suffering potato eventually turned into a monster and acted like a beast…

As Vehen’s fingers traveled up her spine, Min-joo pushed him away tremblingly.

“Stop it! Where did you hide the unfortunate potato prince, who are you?!”

She pushed Vehen’s face with her palm, feeling its softness.

“What are you saying again?”

“The prince I know isn’t this perverted weirdo! Who are you?!”

“You really know how to kill the mood.”

Disappointed by her abruptness, his face turned grumpy.

Min-joo breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that she almost became the one to take away Vehen’s sanity, not the other way around.

Phew, she dodged a bullet there. Good job!

As Min-joo continued to push Vehen away, he sighed and leaned his cheek against her hand, asking bluntly.

“So, what about us dating?”

“I need to think about it a bit more…”

“Running away isn’t an option.”

“What?”

As Vehen turned his head, he leaned his face against Min-joo’s palm.

His lips touched her palm. When Min-joo flinched her finger, he tilted his head and bit her finger with his lips.

“You’re scared right now. Scared that you might truly fall in love with me.”

Min-joo trembled as she bent her finger. The moist and soft sensation on her finger felt unfamiliar yet chilling.

Every time he spoke, his lips moved, and she felt like crying.

Vehen bit down on Min-joo’s finger. It was soft yet firm, and the sensation made her head feel like it would explode.

“Do as your heart desires. If you’re going to regret any choice, I recommend just choosing me.”

“I, I…”

His tongue brushed against her finger. Min-joo shook her shoulders and quickly withdrew her hand.

Vehen then smiled calmly.

“It’s better to do something and regret it than to do nothing at all.”

How had this man held back for so long? Would he explode with desire when they finally met again?

Despite trying to disrupt the atmosphere or change the subject, he skillfully returned to the original topic

‘Is wisdom from experiencing regressions unbeatable?’

Feeling like she was being tossed around, Min-joo felt like crying for no reason.

As Min-joo hesitated, Vehen licked his lips with his tongue, trying to calm his rising emotions.

Vehen understood Min-joo’s cautious attitude. They were in a situation where they didn’t know when she would return and might never meet again.

He might have hoped that rather than giving her heart and sharing love, there would be no regrets in the future.

Initially, it was Vehen who said to use him as she pleased, to play with him. He urged her to make an effort and even told her to leave without looking back.

It was much better than helplessly holding onto Min-joo’s remnants and sobbing at the grave.

“So, let’s start with… light dating… without rushing.”

Vehen paused as he listened to Min-joo’s words.

“What did you say?”

“Let’s start with… casual dating.”

Vehen dumbfoundedly repeated her words.

“Really?”

“Yes, really.”

“Are you serious?”

“If you think I’m joking.”

Vehen gently set Min-joo aside and tried to calm his pounding heart.

But he couldn’t.

“Me, with you?”

“Do you not want to?”

Min-joo pouted her lips and turned her head.

Her ears and face were entirely red, and Vehen wondered if his face would also turn red like Min-joo’s.

“Why would I not want to…”

Vehen answered hesitantly.

Although he had come on strong, it was purely out of self-satisfaction.

So it was inevitable that he would stutter at an unexpected answer.

Was it a dream? It felt surreal.

Vehen blinked slowly and asked again.

“Really, me… with you? As lovers?”