Chapter 37

The train journey was long; it was past eight when they arrived in Seoul, and it was close to nine when they reached the apartment. Ryeon unlocked it with the key and let Lucy enter first. The girl seemed exhausted; she really wanted to take a shower, but before just running to the bathroom, she took off her shoes by the door and looked around the quiet and tidy apartment.

"Let's try not to make a mess," she said to Ryeon, watching him throw the backpack he had on his back in the center of the living room. "Ryeon!"

"Sorry," he chuckled softly, taking her hand and leading her to the bedroom.

Lucy followed him; the only bathroom in the house was there, so in any case, that would be her destination too. She left her backpack next to Ryeon's and took off her socks. Ryeon watched as she took off her blouse without any shyness, allowing himself to admire her well-defined torso.

Lucy entered the bathroom, but before that, she