The Boy Next Door (Jiu POV)

“You’re so pretty…"

"J-Johnny…” I uttered in shock when he suddenly closed his distance with me, pinning me with my back up against the wall.

He strokes the hair on my face, giving me a crystal clear view of his young face. I stood there in shock at his sudden actions, my heart racing as I felt his lips getting closer to mine.

“I-I… mmmh…” His lips suddenly captured mine before I could even speak.

Oh no! Oh my god! This can’t be happening!!! Why am I doing this?!? Why am I letting him do this to me?!? I thought to myself as I started feeling his hands all over me, his lips going deeper and deeper towards mine whilst his tongue followed along.

“You’re so sexy…” He uttered along the background, his deep yet youthful voice seeping into my ears.

“Mmmh…” I moaned, my head falling backward as I let his words sink in.

Fuck! How did I let this happen?!?

Today was supposed to be just another quiet afternoon. The consulate was closed for the weekend and I had all the time in the world when I suddenly heard a knock from the front door. There he was, the neighbor’s son, dressed in a basketball jersey all sweaty looking like he just played a tough game. I was dumbfounded. What could he possibly want from me?

“H-Hi… Ms. Kim… My name is Johnny from next door… I’m sorry if I interrupted you or something…” He uttered.

Gosh, for someone his age, he was very polite and sounded kinda cute, despite his rather big and muscular frame.

“N-No… Not at all… What can I do for you, Johnny?” I asked him casually.

He scratches his hair, his natural trimmed blonde hair filled with sweat. Fuck! I’d be lying to myself if I didn’t find it cute.

“Y-Yeah… I was playing some basketball in the yard, but then my ball went over your fence. I was hoping maybe if I could come and get it?” He asked nervously.

So that was what he was after. He did have the look of an athlete. Besides, he just wanted his ball back.

“Oh, sure… come in…” I gestured without thinking about anything out of the ordinary.

I knew I should have been more cautious, but he seemed like such a nice boy.

“Wow… Your house looks really nice… I mean.” He said awkwardly, smiling sheepishly at me.

I didn’t really say much to him. Instead, I led him to the backyard where he was looking for his ball.

And with that, he steps outside and started searching. I didn’t really want to check him out, but how could I not when he was unintentionally flexing his muscles for me? Besides, he was still on my property after all. Yet still, I would be lying to myself if I said I wasn’t feeling attracted to him. But, he’s so young! His jersey gives me an impression that he was still studying.

Fuck! I can’t just make a move with him like this… I thought to myself. But then he wakes me up from my thoughts and calls my attention.

“I found it, Ms. Kim! It’s right here!” He pointed out where his ball was before taking it.

“R-Right… C-Come back in…” I gestured to him.

He smiled before jogging to the front door. We both walked inside.

“Oops! Sorry! Did I come in at the wrong time?” He asked nervously again.

I didn’t know why he kept saying that, as if he didn’t feel welcomed. Or was it because he thought I was embarrassed to let a boy like him come into my home? He looked down on the floor, a bashful look on his face.

“N-No, don’t worry about it,” I assured him.

“Please… have a seat… you look tired…” I gestured to him, seeing how sweaty he was and catching his breath.

“Y-Yeah… S-Sorry about that… I was practicing for the tryouts…” He responded.

“I see… Can I make you some juice? It’s the least I could do…” I offered it to him.

“Uh-Uhm… S-Sure… Thank you, Ms. Kim… I am a bit thirsty…” Gosh, he sounded so polite, totally unlike some of the boys his age that I’ve encountered.

“Y-You can call me, Minji…” I suddenly uttered.

Oh fuck! Why did I just do that?!?! As soon as the words left my mouth, I immediately regretted saying it.

“M-Minji… Wow, that’s a pretty name…” He suddenly replied. I did not just feel my heart skip a beat just now… But it did…

“Oh… Do you think I’m pretty?"

Oh my god! I wish I could cover my mouth just now! What the fuck am I saying?!?! Why are these words coming out of my mouth?!?! I screamed at myself, expecting a shocked expression coming from him. He did look surprised, yet his facial expression tells me that he wasn’t uncomfortable. As a matter of fact, I saw a small grin coming from his face.

"Sure, I think you’re beautiful…” Gosh, I could feel my heart bursting out of my chest at any minute now.

I would be lying to myself if I didn’t like what he said. He was definitely younger than me, yet he thought I was beautiful. I felt myself blushing at that moment.

“Wh-Why… Th-Thank you…” I stuttered, trying to play it cool.

It was all I could say. Damn it, Why am I acting like this? I’m 32 for fuck’s sake! He could be fresh out of high school for all I know! But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop myself from liking what he said, and the way he looked at me while he said it. I could feel his eyes staring at me, his shining blue eyes looking at me as I poured us both a glass of juice. My heart was racing.

Fuck! Has it really been 3 years since my last back home? Ugh! No, I can’t be thinking about that! The sooner I forget him, the better! When I finished making our drinks, I handed one to him, which he accepted with a smile,

“Thank you… Minji…” Gosh! Why did he have to sound cute like that?!?

I’ve never had a young white man call me by my name. He had a voice like a young Matthew McConaughey and a face like Lucas Till, my high school crush from MacGyver. Fuck! If only he was a bit older. I would’ve pounced on him right now if he was a graduate instead of a student. Fuck, I need to get this over with! Just be nice, Minji… and he’ll go eventually… I told myself.

I sat down on my sofa and drank my juice slowly. The juice tasted good, thanks to the pineapple I mixed it with. It took me longer to drink mine because I was thinking about what I was going to say. Before I knew it, Johnny finished his juice and placed the empty cup on the table.

“That was great!” After I was done, I went to put the empty cup on the table next to me, and there he was, still looking at me.

“Wow! You’re a lot more beautiful up close…” He said suddenly that took me off guard.

I was at a loss for words. His voice got lower when he spoke, adding to his charm. I looked away. My heart was beating fast. Maybe it was because he was so young. And hot too. Damn it! Stop it! Get a grip, Minji! I tried to focus on something else other than his voice and his looks. Shit! This is bad! I can’t have these kinds of feelings for him!

“Wh-What do you mean?” I asked softly.

“I mean, you’re even prettier up close.” He stated again.

I looked at him, then glanced down at my feet. There were no words coming out of my mouth at that moment.