My Girlfriend Is Very Good To Me [EN]: Chapter 27

Ep. 26

The sea trip preparations were in full swing.

I double-checked the hotel Mom had booked, figured out the transportation, and scouted out nearby attractions.

Mom and Dad, ever anxious, would ask if I was preparing well whenever it crossed their minds, and my brother and Yoonjung Noona [older sister or close female friend] would bring it up every time they saw me.

Especially after learning it was just the two of us going, Noona went into overdrive, spending hours nagging me one day. “Make sure you hang out with us when you get back, okay?”

The day we were supposed to leave was the day after the end-of-term ceremony. As the date drew closer, I felt a restless mix of anticipation and excitement.

How could I not?

If it were just a day trip, it would be like an extension of our usual dates, and I’d be excited about the swimsuit, but that would be the extent of it.

But this was an overnight trip, spending it in the same room with my girlfriend. Whenever I imagined the scenario, my heart pounded. I was finding it hard to focus on daily life because of the constant daydreams.

Still, time marched on. Of course, even amidst all that…

“Han Yeon-hoo… you’re totally out of it today.”

“This bastard’s been like this for days.”

“Ah.”

“What do you mean, ‘Ah,’ you son of a bitch?”

I was bombarded with curses from Kim Su-hwang and a few others for spacing out during gym class while playing basketball.

“Hey.”

“What?”

“Take this, and be prepared.”

“What is it… Ah!! Are you crazy!!!”

“The hotel will have them, but the ones they provide aren’t that great.”

“I don’t want it!! I don’t want to!!!”

I hurled curses at my older brother for sneakily handing me condoms.

“Jinhoo, are you out of your mind?”

“Yoonjung Noona…”

“How can you skimp on Yeon-hoo? You have to give him the premium stuff!”

“Ugh, damn it.”

I cursed at my sister for joining in on the ridiculousness.

Maybe because I’m the youngest and there’s a bit of an age gap with my older brother, he tends to look after me in many ways. But giving me condoms is definitely crossing a line, isn’t it?

Isn’t it embarrassing to have these kinds of conversations between brothers? My brother must be really weird, right? My younger brother isn’t like this.

Sometimes, it feels like he sees me as his own child rather than his younger brother.

“Have fun.”

“Yes.”

“I’ve added some spending money to your account, so use it wisely.”

“Father..!!”

“Buy your daughter-in-law something delicious.”

“Ah, you were doing so well, but why are you jumping to conclusions, Dad?”

After enduring my dad’s nonsense following my brother’s, the day of the trip was practically here.

I tuned out the boring end-of-term ceremony, and even the homeroom teacher coolly said, “Have a good vacation and don’t cause any trouble. I’ll kill you if I see you at the police station,” before dismissing the class.

While the whole class erupted in joyful noise, I quickly packed my bag with light steps. I slipped the report card, showing a slight improvement in other subjects and rapid growth in math, into my pocket.

“Seeing this bastard grinning makes me want to punch him. Are you happy?”

“Didn’t you know Han Yeon-hoo’s mind has been gone for a week? Ha… I’m so jealous, seriously.”

“Hey, you said you’re leaving tomorrow and coming back the day after? Come to the PC cafe [internet cafe] on Friday. Spill the tea [share gossip].”

I listened to the complaints of the losers, including Jung Yoon-sung, who didn’t have a girlfriend, with a smile.

“Wait for me! Your hyung [older brother or close male friend] will go first!”

“The stairs of adulthood?”

“You guys too, don’t do that shit.”

Everyone, without exception, had dirty thoughts on their minds, and those kinds of comments didn’t stop. Well, it’s only natural since I’m sleeping in the same room with my girlfriend.

“When are you going with us?”

“Where would I go with you guys?”

“Did you all hear how this bastard is talking? He thinks his friends are a joke!!”

“Don’t get so worked up, you crazy bastard. What, the sea? If you’re going, you guys plan the schedule. I’ll join if I can.”

I can go on trips as many times as I want. Unless I spend all my money this time. But can we even coordinate our schedules?

“But there are guys who are doing supplementary classes, right? Lee Hyun-woo and Shin Eui-hyun?”

Our school only offers summer vacation supplementary classes to those who apply, like voluntary night study, unlike other schools. So there aren’t many participants, but those who want to study usually do it. Especially since the school teachers organize it, so if you pay attention, you can benefit on the second semester midterm exams. They’re trying to get good grades.

“That’s right. Don’t even think about ditching us, you bastards.”

“You’re taking us too, right…?”

“You guys are so pathetic… The week after next? We can probably make time for two or three days around then.”

I told them to plan the schedule, but in the end, I’ll probably end up deciding it myself. We’ll ditch the guys who can’t make it.

After that, I parted ways with my friends. Those guys will head straight to the PC cafe, and I’m going to take some time to double-check things for tomorrow one last time.

Actually, there’s a saying that preparing for festivals or trips is more enjoyable than actually going and having fun. But that’s not true for me, at least.

The excitement I feel every moment makes even this time enjoyable. But the joy of spending time alone with my girlfriend can’t be any less than it is now.

[Heena: I’m going shopping with Mom, lol. I’ll call you later! (Puppy blowing a kiss emoticon)]

[Han Yeon-hoo: Okay, have a good time! (Cat shouting that it likes it emoticon)]

[Heena: I like you too♡♡!!!]

I checked the text Heena had sent me earlier again and headed home.

Heena had been open about expressing her affection from the beginning, but it felt like the intensity was gradually increasing.

The more physical touch there was, the more direct she became. Even though she seemed to be holding back to some extent, that was the level she was at.

I gradually got used to it and tried to express myself steadily, though not as much as Heena. It was a little embarrassing to say things like “I like you” or “You’re pretty,” but my girlfriend was doing so much for me. I was influenced by her, and my sense of embarrassment seemed to have dulled.

It wasn’t so bad to change like that, one by one. Being changed by someone was scary in a way, but on the other hand, it made my heart flutter with the feeling of being dyed by that person.

I was realizing it more and more strongly as the days went by.

The feeling of liking someone.

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Trip day.

I didn’t get much sleep because of the excitement, but fortunately, I didn’t oversleep. As soon as I woke up, I busily prepared to leave. After washing my face neatly, I changed into the clothes I had laid out the day before.

When I came out to the living room, everyone was gathered there, even more excited than me today.

Our family’s morning routine was that everyone except Mom would be sleeping in if there was no school, work, or part-time job. They asked me one by one if I had forgotten anything and discussed the contents of my bag.

It was a bit of a fuss. It’s just an overnight trip, so what’s really in there? After searching, I found out that the place we’re staying is a pretty good hotel, so I can use the toiletries there.

In the end, all I needed to put in my bag was a change of clothes, a swimsuit, skin lotion, sunscreen, and sandals to wear at the beach.

“You’re really not taking this?”

“I told you to get rid of that before I break your fingers!!”

“Too bad..”

I scolded my older brother, who was holding the condoms in his hand, unable to give up his attachment. After mentally reviewing my belongings and hotel reservations once more, I slung my sports bag over my shoulder.

I checked one last time that I was wearing light blue jeans, a loose-fitting white short-sleeved t-shirt, a black hat, and the fashion glasses I had bought the other day, and put on my shoes.

“Then I’ll be back!”

“Be careful on the road and have fun~”

I left the house with the send-off from my family, except for my younger brother who was in the military.

From the moment I stepped out the front door, my steps were so light. It felt like my body was floating like a balloon.

I took a bus at the bus stop and headed towards Heena’s house. To meet her near there and then take the subway to catch the KTX [Korean high-speed rail].

Originally, I was going to take a direct intercity bus, but Heena seemed a little reluctant to take the bus for a long time. To go to Sokcho, I would eventually have to take a bus for about an hour again from Gangneung, even if I took the KTX, but she seemed to prefer that.

I thought it would be okay since I was worried about getting carsick if I took the bus for nearly 4 hours.

Not long after, I got off the bus and saw Heena looking this way in the quiet street near the bus stop.

Light blue jeans and a white t-shirt that matched my outfit, and a black hat that felt a little awkward. It felt like she hadn’t worn it often, which added to her cuteness. And behind her was a small carrier.

I walked up to her in one stride.

“Did you wait long? Were you hot?”

“I just got here.”

She wouldn’t say she waited long even if she did, and she would say she just got here even if she came out early. We exchanged the customary greetings between us.

“But do you have a lot of luggage? I didn’t know you were bringing a carrier.”

“Just a few clothes? And it’s really easy to pull this around~”

“Oh~ it would be easy.”

With a long handle and wheels underneath, it seemed like a good choice even if I didn’t have a lot of luggage. I was going to offer to carry a backpack for her instead.

“You’re wearing glasses?”

“Yeah, does it match my outfit?”

“Perfectly! Ah, let’s take a picture first!”

“Okay~”

I immediately put my cheek against hers and took a selfie with the bright sunlight as the lighting. I’ve taken so many that the poses come out automatically now.

-Click

As soon as we took it, we checked the photo together and burst out laughing. It wasn’t a particularly funny photo, but we just laughed.

After laughing like fools, I held out my hand to Heena.

She gently put her hand in mine, and I held it tightly and slowly started walking.