40. Sensual Gift
Somin, Mia and Teho
Teho examined the books on the living room shelves a few times as he sat opposite Somin, who ate her dinner and sketched while sitting in the second armchair.
"I don't know how to feel about you sniffing around my books," Somin made a joke that Mia overlooked.
"You should have displayed them somewhere else then," Teho shot back and after Somin stayed silent he added, "I treat it like a gallery."
"That means no touching," Somin said smugly.
"Dang, you should have put up the rope in front. I don't know which areas we aren't permitted to cross," he chuckled and Somin rolled her eyes.
"Chill, they're just books," Mia moderated the exchange, hoping they wouldn't fight.
The self-invited guest lazily viewed every single book she had while Mia painted her nails on the sofa in preparation for going out. The dancer was getting ready to explore the city's nightlife later while Teho hadn't disclosed his plans, but it sure didn't look like he'd want to go out with his new girlfriend.
Maybe dancing isn't his thing. Mia excused his lack of effort.
What an unusual Friday night. Somin thought.
Having too many people in her close vicinity was as unusual as it could get. Her normal Friday nights would be like every other day. Either working or watching the latest drama on her laptop, alone.
"Hmm, Somin-ssi you have here a few pieces I'm missing in my collection," the daring boy said, turning his head to her.
He was sprawled on the armchair, legs leaning against the backrest as he watched Somin upside down holding a book above his head. He had a good view of the shelves.
"Well, some are treasures," Somin scoffed.
Drawing her exposed leg with colored pencils in her sketchbook, she felt his stare on her skin. The boy held the art catalog up and read the cryptic dedication.
"Read between the lines till the night falls," Teho read theatrically.
"Who the fuck writes that into a book like this?" The handwriting was erratic and bold.
Somin blushed a little, it was one of Cholsu's rare gifts, an H. book filled with mature illustrations of what was essentially fetish porn. She remembered how he often scolded her for not being more "open-minded" in their relationship.
Mainly in bed.
But how should I have been?
She hugged her younger self in her mind.
How would I be now though?
She recalled the last lovemaking session. It was more than a few months ago now actually. It had been the usual quick sad act done in darkness without foreplay or care.
I don't wanna let this happen anymore. I'm more than just my body.
"It was a gift," Somin stated.
"I'm intrigued with Giger's skill and even with his perverse theme, don't get me wrong..." Teho said seriously.
"...but it doesn't work as a seductive present," he examined her expression, locking eyes with her.
"That's good it wasn't meant for you," she shot back, shivering a bit with the unpleasant memories.
"If he wanted you to get more ideas he should have given you a toy," Teho smiled.
"You know, for practice purposes," he chuckled.
"I hate you," Somin said, blushing lightly while Mia went over to peek at the book.
"No you don't," he mouthed at her.
The gorgeous dancer skimmed through a few pages where the mechanical-looking women were used for the group orgy of a more scary cult-like nature. Mangled together with only one-legged creatures, penetrating each other with objects of various natures.
"That looks so violent, how can you guys look at it with awe?" Mia kissed Teho's hair and went back to the sofa.
Her steps landed heavily on her heels as she had pink foam in between her toes which were painted and needed to dry without damaging the polish.
"It's art foremost," Teho stated.
"...and now I have to read between the lines to get a notion of what Somin's into," the amused photographer laughed, and Somin facepalmed.
Mia laughed with him, "Isn't that what we all have to know?" she chimed in.
"I'm into some dark shit you'll never understand," Somin turned the joke around, accepting its perverse nature and Teho's eyes widened.
We won't be friends, my ass.
He thought happily, surprised his first week was this enjoyable even after the walk-in
incident. He had found himself at their apartment every day so far and was truly enjoying himself on all levels.
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