Chapter 7

Ellie was not hurt. She simply gave him notice of their breakup. Knowing that such things might happen again because she was an “orphan,” Ellie erased that option from her life without any lingering regret. And after growing closer to an older female senior, she was introduced to Nyx and became a member there.

What Ellie erased, what she gave up, was “family.”

***

“Hello. Have you been well?”

Every three days, Ellie went to Nyx to meet Cal. Cal wanted to see her more often, but Ellie’s stamina wasn’t very good. S*x with Cal was enjoyable, but Ellie always ended up exhausted, so every three days was the best she could do.

They met at the bar at the appointed time, had a drink or two and talked, then naturally went up to the room—this was their routine.

“Ellie. I missed you.”

Even after many meetings, all they knew about each other was their names and bodies. Ellie thought that was enough.

Cal kissed the back of Ellie’s hand and escorted her. Ellie felt proud whenever he did this. Cal was always a man who drew attention, just as he had when he first appeared at Nyx, and there were plenty of women who targeted him.

Cal always arrived before Ellie and waited for her, and she didn’t think other women wouldn’t approach him in that time. Ellie felt the gaze fixed on her and grew more confident in her own thoughts.

“Sit here. How was today? Did you have a lot of work?”

“It’s always about the same. But today was just an office day, so I’m not very tired.”

“That’s good.”

After deciding to start a relationship, the two always sat in a corner of the bar. It was the spot with the least attention from others, where they could fully focus on each other. This was also thanks to Cal, who always arrived first and secured the seat.

“Ellie, can I sit next to you?”

Cal asked, facing her. Whenever he wanted something, his eyes sparkled even more, and Ellie couldn’t resist when she saw those eyes.

Instead of answering, Ellie tapped the seat beside her. Cal quickly took the spot next to Ellie and naturally grabbed her hand. The man, now more used to skinship, acted quickly.

“Cal, you really like holding hands.”

“Because it’s your hand, Ellie.”

Cal had learned that Ellie was weak to his face, so he started making bold and daring requests, knowing she would usually agree.

“Ellie.”

“Yes?”

“I want to wash together today.”

Wow… Where did the innocent guy go, the one who blushed just from touching hands the first time? Ellie stopped her mouth from dropping open. If she opened it now, she might scream—from happiness, of course.

“Hmm? Don’t you want to?”

Ellie shook her head without removing her hand from her mouth. After so many encounters, he always took care of cleaning up after her. In that context, washing together wasn’t a big deal, but somehow, the thought of it felt a bit risqué.

“…Are we going to do it in the bathroom?”

Ellie whispered in Cal’s ear, then lightly kissed his ear and pulled away.

“Of course. If you want to.”

Cal kissed Ellie’s fingertips, his blue eyes burning with desire.

***

Chup, cho-ok. The sound of wet friction echoed in the bathroom. The sound of water sloshing as they moved, and shallow breaths followed.

Ellie and Cal sat n*ked in the bathtub, holding each other. Sitting on Cal’s legs, Ellie was slightly higher, so she could look down at him. Cal, with his wet hair pushed back, looked sharper than usual, but his blue eyes were gentle and filled with warmth, which Ellie liked very much.

Cal pulled Ellie’s waist close. Ellie, kneeling on the floor and leaning against his raised thigh, wrapped her arms around Cal’s neck. Cal tilted his head, and it was the perfect angle for a kiss. Ellie kissed his forehead, eyes, and nose in order. The next should have been his lips, but Ellie pulled away, and Cal let out a dissatisfied sound.

“Ellie.”

“Mm, why?”

Instead of his lips, Ellie kissed Cal’s chin. She playfully stamped kisses and then slyly licked his chin with her tongue.

“Ellie, kiss me.”

His lips, wet and soft, asked for it. Ellie smiled and cupped Cal’s cheeks with both hands. She pressed her lips to his, then pulled away. It was more like a child’s playful kiss than a sensual one.

“Ellie.”

Cal furrowed his brow. Seeing his dissatisfied face, Ellie laughed and kissed his lips again. Once more, she pressed her lips, then parted them and slipped her tongue in. Cal, receiving the long-awaited gift, caught Ellie’s tongue and sucked deeply.

“Hng….”

Chuup. Chup. As the kiss deepened, Ellie’s face flushed. Cal’s arms held her so tightly she couldn’t escape. When Ellie tried to push away, Cal released her. While Ellie coughed and gasped for air, Cal kissed her nape and moved down, targeting her nicely rounded chest.

“Ah, mm, it’s ticklish….”

“Is it only ticklish?”

Cal licked Ellie’s n*pple, rubbing it with his tongue. The hardened tip crumpled and then rose again. The tingling pleasure running up her spine made Ellie cling closer to Cal’s neck. Her shapely chest was crushed atop Cal’s face.

“Cal, Caaal….”

At her pitiful plea, Cal gladly responded. He took a big bite and sucked hard, leaving a red mark before releasing her. Ellie, now limp and soft, slumped down. But that was not a good choice.

“Ah!”

While kissing and teasing her chest, Cal’s shaft had risen, and it slipped between her sensitive thighs, twitching against her mound.

“…Ellie, are you wet?”

“No, no…”

Cal’s expression was relaxed as he moved his hand between Ellie’s legs without hesitation. Ellie felt embarrassed and tried to avoid his hand, but only ended up rubbing herself against Cal’s shaft.

“Hii!”

“Haa, Ellie, just a little more…”

Cal pleaded with an ecstatic expression. The shaft, slick with something clearly different from water, moved between her thighs, making Ellie feel like she just wanted to collapse.