Enemies don't get jealous | N. Riki +18

Winter

The air was colder and snow had started to fall. It's been a week since Yura's father and Mrs. Nishimura came back.
Nothing else had happened only a few times did the man raise his voice again but sometimes Niki would be present and start a fight with the older man about it, which Yura would then defuse because she didn't want anyone of them to fight.

Yura and Niki hadn't had sex since then as well. The girl knew it irritated Niki when she changed the topic every time he made a attempt to fuck her.
But the girl hoped they could go more on the talking rail and not always just hook up.

Niki didn't understand it at first but as the days passed by he guessed that Yura had enough of him, so he stopped trying.
She'd always pick up a conversation with him but was never up to another round for sex, which made the boy's head swirl because he didn't get the change of activities. He wished she'd just let him fuck her again and not make a fuss, like before.

He tried not to let it get to him too much and waited that maybe the next time she would gladly have a night with him. So far it never came.

The boy grew restless at that. He hadn't had sex the whole week and Niki was absolutely not used to it anymore.
Before the first time with Yura, Niki had hooked up with a different girl on any day.
And for a whole week Yura had been the only one he'd be active with, but now that she wasn't showing any interest in him like that anymore, he might as well go back to some others.

Niki was snapped out of his thoughts when someone pulled the plates he had in his hands away. He only now, noticed that he stood frozen in the middle of the kitchen while he was supposed to set the table.

Yura was the one to take the plates from him and she send him a small smile, which she never had before. At least not a genuine and kind one like that.
Niki couldn't bring himself to smile back tho. He was still thinking why she was showing him the cold shoulder when it came to sex and as much as he would like to smile back, it wasn't in his might at the moment.

He heard Yura sigh and guessed that she noticed that he didn't smile back at her.
A small, tiny, pang of guilt shot through his chest but he shook it off and followed Yura towards the table.

The girl placed the plates down and Niki's mom brought the food while everyone sat down.

Yura instantly stuffed her face with food, hoping that no one would make conversation with her then.
She was still trying to talk to Mrs. Nishimura but she could never get the woman alone.
Either her father or Niki would be there, or they would miss each other because of work and school. It was frustrating to say the least but it also wasn't the only thing Yura's mind swirled around.

She noticed how agitated Niki had become that week. Because of her.
Yura had always found a way to evade having sex with Niki.
She didn't want to come off as rude or cold, she just didn't want Niki to see the fading bruises on her sides.

The cut on her cheek has almost healed up and the black eye that formed the day after, was always covered with make up. Even now at that moment.

She didn't let Niki come into her room, afraid she'd be barefaced and he'd see and ask questions. If he even cared.

Even now, Yura could see how Niki glanced at her. He had done it for the whole week, trying to get her attention but when he had it then he just tried to convince her of sex.
Which Yura then evaded or she changed the topic. She could see how frustrated it made the boy but she'd make it up to him as soon as all the bruises were gone.

"I thought we could all start decorating this weekend." Mrs. Nishimura spoke up with a beaming smile.

"Sure." Yura's father nodded without much else.

"Already?" Niki asked after a second, a small grimace on his face.

"It's December, son! Christmas is just around the corner and I'm so excited for our first Christmas together!" The woman clapped excitingly and Yura didn't think the olders smile could be any wider.

"Ugh. I hate Christmas." Niki mumbled with a groan.

"I know, dear." His mother sighed but stayed positive "We'll just be together, exchange gifts and have a great meal." she sent her son a smile.

"If you say so." Niki smiled back only the slightest.

Yura watched the exchange. He was so soft and gentle towards his mother. You could clearly tell that he loves her dearly. Yura just wished that Mrs. Nishimura's own husband could love and treat her like that.
She doesn't deserve the man she has at her side. No one does.

"Yura, honey. Do you like Christmas?" Mrs. Nishimura directed the attention to Yura, who had been sitting quietly the whole time and just ate her food.

Yura shrugged at first, uncertain of her own answer "It's okay, I guess. I.. Like the atmosphere probably." the girl nodded at her own words.

"Ohh yes, the Christmas feeling is wonderful, am I right?" The woman gushed.

"Yeah." Yura nodded, sending the older female a small smile.

Niki watched it. Yura also didn't really like Christmas. Maybe they could ditch the feast and do something else instead, but he would have to convince her of that.
It probably wouldn't work anyway. She didn't want sex with him after all and Niki didn't know what else they could do. Talking wasn't his strong suit, at talking nicely. The only person he takes with kindness to is his mother.

The boy also watched how much his mother had closed Yura in her heart.
He didn't know if he liked that or not.
If the woman lo es Yura like her daughter, then what would she think when she finds out Niki and her have been hooking up?
But on the other hand.. What if his mother welcomes it?

Niki didn't want to risk any of that possibilities. They would continue their thing in secret and no one should ever know. Except their close friends, they already know after all.

The boy just hoped that his Christmas would maybe go not as bad as he assumes it and maybe get back on Yura's good side.

AN: happy new year everyone and we just reached 100k,thank you so much!!

Also, do you guys have any squid game book recommendations? I've read a few but only really liked one..

If not I may want to make my own squid game book anyway (or a few because I'm in love with many characters this season lmao)