Chapter 35

Lucy had a huge smile on her lips as her wet hair fell over her face. She had just taken a shower, it was a little past eight in the evening, and when she came out, Yugjae was there, smiling contentedly at her. The boy pointed to the countertop, and Lucy's eyes immediately focused on the best thing they could see there.

The girl looked at the new espresso machine with enthusiasm. Yugjae, now standing with his arms crossed next to her, had a smile almost as big as hers. He alternated his gaze between her and the machine, feeling the anxiety taking over him.

"So, how is it?" he asked anxiously. "Is it good?"

Lucy looked at him with her round eyes and nodded. "It makes coffee, tea, and um..." Yugjae grabbed the machine's manual and hastily opened it, reading through it. "Other types of drinks. I wonder if it makes beer and soda?"

Yugjae laughed as he looked at her up close, but didn't dwell on it. He grabbed