I thanked him and hung up, my mind racing. Jiyeon noticed my tense expression. "What is it?" she asked, worry creeping into her voice.
"Nothing important," I lied smoothly, forcing a smile. "Just some business issues I need to handle. Everything's fine."
Jiyeon studied my face for a moment, clearly unconvinced but too tired to press further. She reached out, taking my hand in hers. "Okay, but you know you can tell me anything, right?"
"I know," I said softly, squeezing her hand. "But tonight is about you. Let's not worry about anything else."
She nodded, her eyes softening. "Come here," she murmured, pulling me close. Our lips met in a gentle kiss, the warmth and sweetness of her vanilla scent mingling with my own strawberry pheromones. The blend of our scents created an intoxicating atmosphere, wrapping us in a cocoon of comfort and desire.
