Unfortunately, I Need You

14

The day had been long, filled with the ritual of the wedding, and now, in the privacy of their new home, the weight of everything started to settle. Jungwon, however, could not shake off the feeling of discomfort.

Sana had been teasing him relentlessly all day, and while he had put on a front for the guests, now that they were alone, her playful advances only seemed to heighten his unease.

Sana had taken Nayeon's advice—she wanted to embarrass him, fluster him in front of everyone, and it had worked. His heart hadn't been steady the entire day.

But now, with the festivities over, Jungwon hoped for some respite. He sat at the edge of the bed, phone in hand, pretending to scroll. His speed was so fast, even he knew it looked unnatural. But it was a distraction—a poor attempt to calm his nerves.

Meanwhile, Sana was by the vanity, undoing the jewelry piece by piece, letting her hair fall softly over her back. She glanced at Jungwon's reflection, catching the tightness in his shoulders, the way he avoided looking at her too directly. He wasn't fooling anyone, least of all her.

"Baby?" She called, her voice light and teasing.

He looked up, his eyes quickly skimming over her figure before focusing on her face in the mirror. "You called me?"

"Who else, Baby? Come here, I need your help." Her tone dripped with mischief, her eyes gleaming in the low light.

"Stop calling me that." He sighed but stood up, walking over to her as if he were fulfilling a duty. His reflection appeared beside hers in the mirror, and he noticed how effortlessly composed she looked, unlike him. "What is it?"

"Can you help me unzip this dress? I can't reach it. Please?" She pointed to the back of her dress, her voice softening, her eyes pleading.

Jungwon hesitated for a beat before reaching for the zipper. His fingers brushed against the fabric, sliding the zipper down slowly, revealing more of her bare back. He froze when the zipper reached her waist, his breath hitching as the dress slipped down her shoulders. She let the dress drop completely, leaving her standing in nothing but a white lace bra and panties.

"Goodness, I'm not naked just yet," She laughed, her voice rich with amusement. "Calm down, Jungwon."

He immediately turned away, acting as if he hadn't seen anything. But his discomfort was obvious. "I am calm. You're the weird one today. Mingi's not around anymore, so cut the act." His voice was sharp, as if trying to build a wall between them.

Sana watched him walk away from the vanity with a smirk tugging at her lips. She wasn't going to let him off that easily. She rose from her seat and followed him, her bare feet padding softly on the carpet.

Her cold hands touched his shoulder, making him flinch. "Stop acting like you don't want this," She purred, her hands sliding down to his chest, resting on his waist. "You might need my help to undress too."

Jungwon stiffened at her touch, his frown deepening. He turned to face her, but before he could say anything, Sana pushed him onto the bed, straddling his lap with ease. His hands instinctively went to her waist, a reflex to steady her. The moment his fingers touched her skin, he felt a jolt, and she smiled at the reaction.

She toyed with his necktie, her fingers deliberately slow. "Have I told you that you look good today?" She whispered, her lips dangerously close to his ear.

"I don't care about your opinion," He snapped, grabbing her wrists and pushing her off his lap. He stood up, glaring down at her, his patience wearing thin.

Sana wasn't deterred. She grabbed the edge of his tie and nulled him back, hard.

Jungwon almost lost his balance, catching himself just in time with his hands on either side of her, caging her in. He didn't realize until now that she had already undone his tie, his blazer tossed aside. He was left standing in just his white, unbuttoned shirt and slacks, his skin warm under the soft light.