14| Cake (Felix)

Jiah is a girl with many hobbies—fashion, sewing, crocheting, playing video games—but baking holds a special place in her heart. She loves the process of it, from measuring out ingredients with meticulous care to the way a simple mix of flour, sugar, and butter can transform into something delicious.

Cookies, pies, cupcakes, and especially cakes—she adores them all. It never gets old for her. There is something soothing about following a recipe, mixing each component until the batter is just right. Even better is the moment when the sweet aroma of freshly baked goods fills the kitchen, warm and inviting.

Lucky for her, she has found a boyfriend who loves baking just as much as she does.

"Could you hand me another spatula?" Felix asks, focused on stirring the batter for the lemon cake they are making together. The motion of his arm is steady, deliberate, as he folds in the last of the flour.

"What's the magic word?" Jiah teases, a playful glint in her eye as she leans back against the counter with her arms crossed

"Hmm..." he pretends to think it over, then flashes her a smile so bright it makes her heart flutter "You're pretty"

"It was please, but that works too," she giggles, unable to hide her amusement. She grabs a clean spatula from the utensil holder and hands it to him.

"The truth always works," he says with a cheeky grin, taking the spatula from her

"That was really corny," she teases, even as her smile softened. There is something about Felix's warmth and earnestness that makes the room feel brighter.

"Meh, I know you like it," he shrugs, scraping the last bit of batter onto the baking sheet with a few swift, expert movements

"Only because you're cute," she replies, leaning in to peck his cheek.

Her kiss makes him pause, and he turns to catch her lips in a quick kiss of his own—a fleeting touch that leaves a rosy blush on her cheeks.

"Can you open the oven door? This is ready to go in," he asks, holding the sheet with steady hands

"Sure," she says, turning to face the oven

She pulls down the handle and steps aside, the heat radiating from within hitting her face like a gentle wave.

"Careful," Felix reminds, his voice tender with concern

"Yeah, yeah," she waves him off with a smile, but it's clear she appreciates the sentiment

He slides the baking sheet inside, and the aroma of citrus and sugar begins to mingle in the air. Jiah double-checks the temperature and sets the timer, her movements practiced and sure.

"I'm excited for this cake," Felix says as he begins clearing the counter, putting the dirty bowl and spatulas in the sink with a satisfying clink "I think it's going to be our best yet"

"Me too," Jiah says, rubbing her hands together in eager anticipation "I love lemon desserts" her eyes sparkle at the thought "What should we do for the decoration?"

"I saw a video where they made flowers out of caramelized lemon peels," Felix says, his eyes lighting up "We could try that"

Jiah raises an eyebrow, intrigued "Do you think we can manage it?"

"It can't be that hard," he says with a confident grin "Let's just find a tutorial"

"Okay!" she agrees, pulling out her phone

Felix moves closer, his arm slipping around her waist as they both peer at the screen. He's close enough that she can feel the warmth radiating from his skin, the subtle, fresh scent of his body wash mingling with the citrus fragrance of the kitchen. Her heart flutters, and for a moment she loses herself in the sight of his collarbones peeking out from his loose t-shirt.

"What do you think?" he asks suddenly, breaking her reverie

He points at the video she'd just pulled up, and she snaps her focus back to the screen, nodding along as they watch the tutorial.

After a few more viewings and a quick discussion, they decide to go for it. Jiah pulls out a few lemons from the fruit bowl, their vibrant yellow contrasting with the white of the counter, and starts peeling them with a vegetable peeler.

Felix moves to the stove, setting up two saucepans with the practiced ease of someone who knows his way around a kitchen.

Just then, I.N wanders in, drawn by the enticing smell "Hey, it smells good in here," he says, rummaging in the fridge "What are you guys making?"

"Lemon cake," they both answer in unison, exchanging a quick smile

"Nice. Can I have a slice later?" he asks, cracking open a can of soda

"Of course," Felix replies, glancing over his shoulder

"I heard you and Jieun started dating," Jiah says, a smile tugging at her lips

"Angel, watch your fingers," Felix says gently, noticing how Jiah is distracted, still peeling without looking down. His voice carries a hint of worry.

"I got it," she says, feeling her cheeks warm at the nickname. She focuses back on the task, cheeks slightly pink.

"Yeah," I.N admits, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly "It hasn't been long" a flush spreads across his cheeks

"I'm really happy for you," Jiah says, her tone genuine "I always thought you two made a cute couple"

"Thanks," I.N responds, giving her a dimpled smile that makes his whole face light up

"Maybe we could go on a double date sometime!" Jiah suggests with enthusiasm "Or even a triple date when Nari can go out again"

"So Yuna and I aren't invited?" Lee Know asks, suddenly appearing in the doorway with a smirk

"Of course you are," Jiah says quickly, her voice earnest "I just wasn't sure if you guys would want to come"

"Why wouldn't we?" he asks, raising an eyebrow

"You guys don't go out on dates much," she says with a small shrug

"Says who?" he asks, frowning

"Yuna," Jiah replies with a slight wince

"Oh," he blinks, taken aback, his expression softening

"She didn't mean it in a bad way," Jiah clarifies, her voice gentle "It was just a passing comment"

"I see" he seems to mull that over before pulling out his phone

"Anyway," I.N interjects, clearly wanting to change the topic "I'll ask Jieun about the double date"

"Okay, just let me know," Jiah says with a smile

"I'm heading to meet Seungmin at the internet café. Save me a slice!" I.N says as he backs towards the door

"Wait, split a cab with me," Lee Know says, following him

"Where are you going?" I.N asks, curiosity piqued

"Taking my girlfriend on a date," he replies with a sly grin, and the two of them leave, their banter fading down the hallway

"Maybe I shouldn't have said anything," Jiah sighs, glancing at Felix

"They'll be fine," Felix assures her, his arms sliding around her waist in a warm hug from behind. He nuzzles into her neck, his voice soft and soothing "Now go wash your hands. That much lemon juice can't be good for your skin"

Jiah laughs, feeling lighter already. She washes her hands, the cool water refreshing after the sticky lemon juice, and they move on to preparing the lemon peels. After boiling them a few times and caramelizing them with sugar, the peels don't look quite as perfect as in the tutorial video, but they have a rustic charm that she finds endearing.

"Now we just need to work on the frosting," Jiah says, crouching to check on the cake that is nearly done, the sweet scent filling the air

"You're the frosting expert," Felix says with an encouraging smile "I'll just be your assistant"

"Alright," she grins "I need a big bowl and the... thingy"

"Thingy?" he repeats, looking adorably confused

"You know," she gestures as if she were whipping something

"Oh!" he chuckles, finally getting it "The whisk" he grabs the bowl and hands it to her with a playful flourish

Jiah laughs, feeling the familiar joy of baking return, stronger than ever, with Felix by her side.

Jiah starts working on the frosting, focusing on the perfect blend of lemon juice and condensed milk to give it that extra special kick. She whisks with energy, the whisk scrapping the bottom of the bowl as she adds a bit more sugar, aiming for the ideal creamy texture.

"Lix, can you take over for a minute? My phone's ringing," she calls him, her brow furrowing as she pulls the phone from her pocket. The screen displays an unfamiliar number.

"Yeah, no problem" Felix slides into her place, picking up where she left off, while Jiah steps aside to answer the call

"Hello?" she says cautiously

"Jiah, did you say something to Minho?" Yuna's voice comes through sharply, making Jiah's eyes widen

"Oh, hi, unnie" her voice grows hesitant "Uh... kind of. I'm sorry, I didn't really think it through"

"What exactly did you tell him?" Yuna presses, and Jiah can practically see the disapproval forming on her friend's face

"I just mentioned that you said you don't go on dates much," Jiah explains quickly "But I made sure to say you didn't mean it in a bad way! Did he say something to you?"

"He asked me on a date," Yuna admits, her tone a mix of surprise and confusion

"I-is that... bad?" Jiah's stomach does a nervous flip

"Not bad, just... unexpected," Yuna sighs, sounding more thoughtful than angry

"But he is your boyfriend..."

"It's just not like him"

"Ah, I see..." Jiah hesitates, nerves dancing at the edge of her words "Wait, are you mad at me?" her fingers absentmindedly pick at her thumbnail, a nervous habit she can't quite shake

"No, I'm not mad," Yuna reassures her with a quick breath "Don't worry, it's fine"

"Okay..." she replies sheepishly, not entirely convinced

"I have to go now"

"Bye unnie" Jiah mutters

Yuna hangs up just as Jiah turns back to Felix, who is eyeing her with concern "Was that Yuna?" he asks, his tone gentle

"Yeah," Jiah admits, her shoulders slumping a little "I guess Minho mentioned what I said"

"Is she mad?" Felix's brow furrows with worry

"No... at least, she said she wasn't" Jiah places her phone down on the counter, but her fingers linger there, tapping idly

"If she said she's not mad, then I'm sure she isn't," he says, his voice reassuring "Yuna's not the type to hold back anger"

"I just... hope I didn't overstep" Jiah pouts, feeling the weight of guilt tug at her chest

"Hey, come here" Felix's tone softens as he opens his arms "It's okay, I promise"

Jiah melts into his embrace, her worries dissolving as his familiar scent—warm and comforting—envelops her. He hugs her tightly, one hand running soothingly through her hair, the other resting gently on her back.

She lets out a long breath, feeling the tension leave her body. His lips brush the top of her head, and when she looks up, she's met with his soft, understanding eyes.

Her worries ease, but Jiah can't resist tugging him back for another kiss when he starts to pull away. She wants to feel the warmth of his lips, the soft pressure that calms her anxious thoughts.

They kiss softly, each touch of their lips gentle, until Jiah can't help but deepen it a little more, sucking lightly on his bottom lip. He responds without hesitation, holding her waist firmly, grounding her in the moment.

As she finally pulls back, she notices a flicker of something in his eyes—a spark that vanished just as quickly as it appeared. He takes a small step back, clearing his throat, and she smirks knowingly.

"Are you almost done with the frosting?" she asks

"Uh, yeah, I think so" he clears his throat again, returning to the bowl with a touch of awkwardness that makes her smile widen

"Maybe you should taste it to check," she suggests

Felix runs his finger along the side of the bowl and tastes the frosting "Seems good to me"

"Are you sure?" she pushes, her tone light and teasing

He hesitates, dipping his finger in again. Before he can taste it, she steps forward, taking his hand in hers. Without breaking eye contact, she brings his finger to her mouth, her tongue swirling around it slowly. She catches every trace of frosting, letting his finger slide out with a playful pop.

"Yeah," she says, licking her lips "I think it's perfect"

His eyes darken slightly, and he squints at her in suspicion "You did that on purpose, didn't you?"

"What?" she blinks, feigning innocence "I don't know what you're talking about"

He sighs, but there is a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth "Oh, you definitely do"

She laughs and turns to the fridge "Want a soda?"

She bends down deliberately to grab a can from the lowest shelf, knowing exactly what she is doing. Felix's breath catches when he sees her in that very short skirt, bending over in a way that is anything but innocent.

"Jiah," he says, his voice strained

She turns around, still bent over, and blinks at him, pretending to be surprised. She hadn't expected him to be so close—right behind her, his eyes fixed on hers, and his face barely inches away.

She straightens up quickly, her back pressing against the cold fridge door, and he leans forward, caging her in with his arms.

"Stop teasing me," he says, his voice a low, delicious rumble that sends a thrill up her spine

"I'm not te-" she starts, but he cuts her off

"Yes, you are," he insists, his eyes narrowing playfully as he steps even closer. His voice dips lower, wrapping around her like a warm embrace "Don't play innocent now"

"Well," she chuckles, placing her palm flat on his chest "Maybe if you didn't make it so fun, I wouldn't"

"You're having fun, huh?" he wraps his arms slowly around her waist, pulling her gently toward him

"Very much," she admits, fingers tracing the outline of his collarbones. Her touch is light, but it's enough to make him shiver.

"Then it's my turn," he murmurs, his forehead nearly touching hers "Can I have some fun too?"

She gives him a slow, playful smile "Of course"

Their lips meet again, but this time there is no holding back. He kisses her deeply, one hand sliding up to cup her cheek while the other presses firmly against her back, bringing her closer.

Her arms snake around his neck, pulling him down as she stands on tiptoe to meet him halfway. The kiss grows more intense, and he lifts her effortlessly, placing her on the cool counter behind her.

His hands caress her thighs softly, pushing her legs apart so he can get closer, his body flush to hers as they continue to intensely make out. Her hands have just begun sneaking into his shirt when the loud ding from the oven gets their attention.

Felix pulls away reluctantly, staring into Jiah's intense eyes for a moment, both of them slightly breathless from the kiss. He swallows hard, holding himself back. "I got it" he mutters before turning towards the oven

Jiah's gaze remains glued to his back, watching every move as he puts on an oven mitt and pulls the baking sheet out. The delicious smell of the sweet cake fills the whole kitchen, making her mouth water.

But she's even more interested in the way he smoothly moves around, placing a cooling rack down while holding the cake in one hand. He looks like a hot and sexy baker hard at work, his hair softly falling on his eyes.

As soon as the cake is down, his eyes flick over to her, seeing her eyes have darkened even more "It has to cool before we can put the frosting on it right?" he asks, the intention clear behind his words

She just slowly nods while leaning back on the counter, spreading her legs more. Her tight, short skirt rolls up around her hips, exposing her delicate underwear to him. He can't help but notice a small wet spot on it already.

A quiet groan comes from deep inside his throat and in a flash, he rushes over to her, fitting himself in between her legs and leaning in to kiss her. The kiss is rushed and sloppy, making loud wet sounds.

Jiah pulls Felix closer, tugging at his shirt so he'll remove it. It falls to the ground by his feet and she wastes no time in tracing her lips over his tantalizing collarbones she's obsessed with.

He shivers and sighs pleasurably, pulling at her thighs so she'll sit closer to the edge of the counter. Her skirt gets pushed further up and out of the way so he can rub over her underwear with his palm, feeling the warmth radiating from her.

She moans quietly and nibbles on the base of his neck, taking a deep breath of his delicious scent. Her hands slide down his strong torso, feeling the indents of his abs and meeting the waistband of his pants—tented by his arousal.

His tip feels slightly wet when she reaches it, a little bit of precum leaking out of him, but it's not enough for her to stroke him comfortably, so she pulls away. Looking deeply into his eyes, she brings her fingers to her mouth, licking his faintly salty taste and lubing up her hand.

He feels his breath catch as he watches her, a loud puff of air escaping his tightly pressed lips when she begins to stroke him. Slowly, up and down with light pressure, just provoking him and getting him tense.

Jiah sees his eyes visibly darken as he stares at her and soon his hand starts moving again, pushing her underwear aside so he can feel her without anything in the way.

Her warm moisture greets his fingers eagerly and he wastes no time to circle it around her tip, making her lick her lips in excitement. They draw weak moans from each other, teasing and provoking in the sweet smelling kitchen in the middle of the afternoon.

Just as their patience is beginning to grow thing and they are going to take things further, the sound of the front door unlocking and suddenly opening causes them to freeze. Their eyes widen at the quickly approaching steps and they scramble to get themselves decent once more.

Felix dives for his shirt on the ground as he pulls his pants up and Jiah hops down from the counter, struggling to pull her tight skirt down once again in her panic.

"Wah! It smells good in here" Changbin's excited voice approaches the kitchen

"H-hyung" Felix greets him, his voice breaking slightly "What are you doing here?"

He smoothes down his shirt, pulling it over the front of his bulging pants as Jiah hides behind him, her cheeks burning in embarrassment.

"I came to hang out, I was bored," Changbin says and leans on the counter where Jiah was sitting, making her blush deepen "Oh, hey Jiah, didn't know you were here"

"Hi" her voice is barely above a whisper as she peeks from behind Felix

"Why are you two being so awkward?" Changbin's brow raises inquisitively "And why is this counter so warm?" he looks at it in confusion

"Cake!" Felix shouts suddenly, startling everyone "T-the hot baking sheet was there before"

"We're making cake" Jiah forces out a chuckle

"Sweet. Can I have some?" Changbin asks

"Hm, it's not ready yet" Felix swiftly moves behind a chair to better hide himself

Changbin's eyes narrow and he looks from Felix's flushed face to his stance behind the chair and to Jiah's reluctance to look up from the ground "Am I interrupting something?"

The blush on their face only deepens more and Felix clears his throat sheepishly.

"Alright, nevermind" Changbin shakes his head "I'm leaving"

"We'll save you some cake!" Jiah shouts after him as he exits the apartment

The door slams shut behind him, echoing for a second before absolute silence falls into the large kitchen. Jiah's and Felix's eyes meet and all the tension is gone at once as they burst into loud laughter—amused by the entire situation.

But the laughter is cut short by him pulling her closer and smashing his lips against hers in an immediately deep kiss. "Mind if we continue where we left off?" he mumbles between kisses

"Yes, please" she smiles and hops into his arms

He catches her, wrapping her legs around his waist and letting her kiss his neck as he makes his way to his bedroom. Once inside, he lowers her to the bed, hovering over her and staring into her eyes for a moment.

Jiah smiles, licking her lips in anticipation and pulls him closer by his shirt. They kiss passionately and heat things up once more, recovering all the tension they had built in the kitchen.

Felix's shirt gets tossed away again and he works on opening Jiah's skirt, wanting to remove it completely. Her hands mess up his hair and caress his strong back, wanting to feel every inch of him.

Once their clothes are out of the way, their hands return to teasing spots, earning quiet moans in between hot kisses and light bites. There seems to be no limit to their patience when it comes to provoking each other, that is until Jiah starts to go for Felix's weaknesses.

Her finger, covered in a mixture of her own saliva and his pre-cum, slides smoothly at the head of his penis, softly tracing the lines and slits, pressing into strategic spots.

Felix's member twitches in her hand and his moans become louder, his breathing becoming ragged and the movements of his own fingers starting to fault.

His head spins in pleasure as all his most sensitive spots get stimulated non-stop and Jiah's smile only grows wider as she watches him squirming and whimpering above her.

"J-Jiah" he struggles to call above his incessant moans "If you keep doing that- ah"

He groans and moans more, squeezing his eyes shut and leaning his head back. She observes his beautiful face and sharp jawline right above her, reaching up and to kiss it softly and trail her tongue on it.

"S-stop" he grabs her wrist

"Why?" she whispers

"I'll show you why" he looks back down at her, his eyes looking darker now

Felix grabs both her legs and easily lifts them up. She makes a sound of confusion as he moves them until they're pressed together and draped over one of his shoulders. He then lines himself up and slowly starts sliding into her.

She gasps and moans loudly, squirming in his grasp and trying to adjust her hips. Due to her legs being pressed together, her entrance is much tighter and Felix curses quietly under his breath, his hips snapping forward, unable to hold himself back.

He starts strongly pistoning his hips against hers, hugging her legs tightly to his chest and turning his head to drag his soft lips on her ankle. Her eyes roll back in pleasure and her hands hold and pull on the bedsheets, unable to reach his body due to her own being in the way.

The sounds of their hips colliding, along with their loud moans and groans, fill the room and echo down into the hall. Luckily the apartment is still empty aside from them. Felix watches Jiah's face contort into immeasurable pleasure under him and increases his speed even more, sinking his teeth into the meat of her calf.

"You look so beautiful," his voice is rough and ragged when he speaks

She opens her eyes to look at him, his lean physique and defined muscles looking like a sculpture from this angle. His hair is all messy and falling into his eyes, giving him a wild look. He doesn't slow down and she starts to edge close.

"L-Lix" she moans

He makes sure to slam into her g-spot with every thrust, knowing she's close. Her body tenses and her voice gets higher, desperately calling his name as she reaches her high. She becomes tighter around him, so tight he flinches, his teeth biting her harder.

His rhythm slows down as he helps her prolong her orgasm and chases his own, the pulsing of her core around him aiding him in reaching his own end. A big shiver runs down his spine as he cums deep inside her, filling her with thick, warm liquid.

They're both a bit out of breath by the time he carefully pulls out, trying not to spill much. He lowers her leg with a tenderness that makes Jiah's heart squeeze, then drops to the side, lying next to her on the bed.

The warmth of his body is a comfort as he pulls her close, his arm wrapping around her like it belongs there. He presses a gentle kiss to her temple, and they lie together in a quiet tangle of limbs, the only sound their shared breaths slowly evening out. It feels like they have created a bubble of warmth and safety, where nothing else matters for a few stolen moments.

"Baking with you is always fun," Jiah says, her voice soft with contentment. A giggle bubbles out of her as she adds, "But today... today was really fun" her eyes sparkle with a mix of teasing and genuine happiness

Felix chuckles, his laughter low and easy, vibrating against her cheek "Yeah," he agrees, nuzzling her hair "Definitely the best baking session yet"

They linger there, savoring the afterglow, before eventually untangling themselves. The quiet intimacy follows them as they get cleaned up and dressed, exchanging the occasional knowing smile, every brush of fingers against skin deliberate and lingering. Once back in the kitchen, they find the cake has cooled to the perfect temperature for frosting.

Jiah dips her finger into the bowl, giving the frosting a final stir, while Felix arranges the caramelized lemon peels they had made earlier. The decision is unanimous—they'll frost only the top, leaving the sides exposed in a charmingly rustic style.

Together, they carefully spread the frosting, the sweet citrus aroma filling the air. It's a little messy, their amateur skills evident in the uneven edges and imperfect swirls, but that is part of the fun.

When it comes to decorating with the lemon peels, they fumble and laugh, their fingers sticky with sugar as they try to twist and shape them into something resembling flowers. It isn't perfect, but it's theirs—a little crooked, a little rough around the edges, but full of heart.

"It's actually... kind of cute," Jiah says, stepping back to admire their handiwork, her lips curling into a satisfied smile

Felix grins, snapping a few pictures with his phone "It's definitely cute," he agrees, then hands her the knife "Ready to taste?"

She nods, licking her lip in excitement as they cut a generous slice to share. They each take a forkful at the same time, their eyes meeting with anticipation. The moment the cake hits her tongue, Jiah's face lights up.

"Oh my God, Lix, it's so good!" she exclaims, her eyes wide with delight

Felix's face mirrors her joy, his cheeks flushed with pride "We did it," he says, leaning in to kiss her frosting-dotted nose "We actually made something delicious"

They laugh together, the sound mingling with the late afternoon light that spills through the kitchen windows. It feels like they have captured a small piece of something magical, turning a simple baking session into a memory that is warm and golden and uniquely theirs.

Felix wraps his arm around Jiah's shoulders, holding her close as they continue to eat the cake straight from the counter, sharing bites and feeding each other the best parts.

They don't care about the mess—the smudges of frosting on the counters or the stray crumbs that litter the floor. All that matters is the sweetness of the moment, the laughter, and the taste of something they'd created together.

It's simple, imperfect, and wonderfully theirs.

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