family affair parte nueve: chapter three

Currently listening to: Do You Miss Me – Jocelyn Enriquez

The radio plays our favorite song
And it’s what keeps me holding on
Baby, do you miss me
Now that I’m gone, yeah

Current mood: self-loathing

I’ll try my best to keep this PG-13.

Leo & Gemini: Sexual Compatibility
Sex between a Leo and a Gemini is supposed to be legendary so it’s understandable that I would be excited about this. Leo brings the flair and heat, Gemini brings curiosity and adaptability. Leo loves to perform and initiate, and Gemini? Gemini likes to keep it interesting. The sexual tension is supposed to crackle like static. So why did it come to a screeching halt?

I guess I should rewind and start at the beginning of our date.
Le sigh.

The Greek (yes, he’s a Leo) and I had been seeing each other casually off and on. He’s intelligent, funny, and generous—always insists on paying for dinner. He’s also one of those touchy tactile men… always brushing his fingers on my hand or thigh, stroking my hair, nudging closer. I’m not really used to that level of physical affection except when I was with Zaddy, otherwise, touch hasn’t really been part of my love language. I think it has a lot to do with how I was raised. Korean parents aren’t exactly known for being warm and fuzzy. I barely got hugs growing up. That’s just how it was for us. But still, it’s… kind of nice. A little foreign. A little comforting.

We were having dinner at this Mediterranean restaurant, got my usual chicken kabob. I was sipping rosé, a little giggly, leaning into the soft buzz of the evening. He was teasing me, fingers interlaced with mine across the table, and I couldn’t help but admire how pretty his face was—long lashes, symmetrical features, even the way he smirked. Then I made the mistake of looking down. Hairy. Knuckles. I tried not to fixate, told myself to stay in the moment. I broke the spell by feeding him some pita and hummus, and he let out this little moan that was honestly hotter than I expected. That helped bring me back.

When we left the restaurant, things escalated. He walked me to my car and the next thing I know, we are all over each other next to my car, and when he asked if I had protection, I shook my head. I hadn’t planned on getting my swerve on but when the opportunity presents itself, I’ll seize it. He said he had some in his car. I followed him to his car and as he opened the door,  he suggested we go for a drive, which led us to a quiet street somewhere in the hills. That’s when things turned full high school. Backseat. Passion. Steam.

At first, I was into it. He took off his shirt and I was surprised—he had washboard abs, toned arms, the works. But then I noticed… his shoulders. Hairy. Like, very hairy. Not a little patch but dense. I tried to ignore it. I closed my eyes, wrapped my arms around him, and my hand brushed over his back. Big mistake. It felt like sandpaper, like he had shaved or waxed it recently and the back hairs were growing in again. My brain went into overdrive. Why was I being a bitch about his body hair? The Asian guys I’ve dated… didn’t have much. Even Zaddy and Beau Mec weren’t this furry. What is wrong with me?

He was whispering sweet things into my ear, rubbing my butt, telling me how much he liked me, and all I could think about was that he was a human Chewbacca. Which made me feel like absolute trash. I wasn’t trying to be shallow. But the switch had flipped. I dried up like the Sahara desert—emotionally, mentally, and physically. I hugged him and mumbled something about not feeling well, blaming the wine. He pulled back instantly, worried, asking what he could do. That only made me feel worse.

I told him to take me back to my car and that I should go home and rest. He offered to follow me to my place to make sure I got there safe, but I said no. I didn’t want him to know where I lived. When we got back to the parking lot where my car was, I jumped out of his car. He walked me over, gave me a long hug, and asked me to text him when I got home.

I said I would… but I didn’t.

I got into my car and within a few miles while driving down the 5, my friends texted and asked me to join them at 노래방 (noraebang-Korean karaoke). I thought about it for a couple of minutes. I didn’t want to sit alone and spiral, so I pulled an emotional U-turn and joined my friends. I sang my heart out until the wee morning. It helped, for a moment.

The next morning, I stared at his messages sitting there. Still unread. I didn’t know how to reply without sounding like an asshole, and I didn’t have the energy to explain the irrational ick that took over. So I did the cowardly thing.

I opened the messages and I left him on read.

I wish I could be like my friend, Lisa. She loves hairy men and only dates Armenian, Greek, and Persian men exclusively. I… I just can’t.

I know, it’s not right.

I know, what I did was a total dick move. I shouldn’t have. He didn’t deserve that at all. It’s all me, 100%. I’m the asshole… and I hate myself right now… even more so as I am writing this…


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40 responses to “family affair parte nueve: chapter three”

  1. Mellow Fellow Avatar

    Don’t know if you want to hear this, but I don’t think you are being an arsehole. I think sexual compatibility and preference is important, and you can’t force yourself past something that doesn’t do it for you.
    Hair or no hair is a thing. Some girls go crazy for bald men, others can’t even get past the shiny head. Some love lying on top of carpeted chest, others prefer a shiny linoleum feel.

    I mean I am sorry it doesn’t work between you guys, because it seems like he’s a decent person. But hey… Lisa can have her preference, so can you <3

    1. justrojie Avatar

      All I could think about was him as the walking carpet… I wish I could get over it but I don’t think i ever would… thank you for your kind words

  2. Jesse Pallante Avatar

    Well, you don’t like hairy men, that’s understandable, is there a way you can explain this to him and maybe he can wax the hairs, just an idea because Leo’s and Geminis have a wild time I heard 😜.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      😆 I guess I’ll never find out with that Leo. I’m sure he can find someone who’ll take him as he is. I’m not fond of asking people to change for me. I grew up having to conform to my parents wishes and to so Korean society that sometimes it makes me sad and slightly bitter

      1. Jesse Pallante Avatar

        Ok that’s fair. You do what’s good for you and comfortable for you. You are awesome though.

        1. justrojie Avatar

          Thank you, Jesse!!

  3. Swamigalkodi Astrology Avatar

    Galactic elegance

  4. Violet Lentz Avatar

    Me no do hairy men. Period. I totally get it.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Some hair I could do but he has so much 😬

  5. Michael Williams Avatar

    you gave him the gift of being able to move on to an open door. if he wants it so much, he should just go to greece for the month of august.

    you shouldn’t hate yourself for what you do in the presence of something you don’t like.

    life’s too short to put up with mid shit. Mike

    1. justrojie Avatar

      lol thanks, Mike!!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Hola

  6. ibarynt Avatar

    Shucks Rojie, this reminds me of one guy I knew, I didn’t like the hairy part too 🤫🤣…

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Omgq what happened? What did you do???

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        We made a friendship pact and I broke it not long after 😱… of course that’s a different story 🤣. The hair though really put me off, when I saw it the first time 🤫🤫.

        1. justrojie Avatar

          😬 😬 😬

  7. Matt Avatar

    Yeah but the thing either of you need is to be in the throes of passion with you throwing up in your mouth. You are allowed to not like someone for whatever reason. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      I def don’t wanna vomit in my mouth 😆

  8. Matt Avatar

    .

  9. ianmdudley Avatar

    Honesty up front, knowing him longer, sharing your … concern … might have helped. Not spontaneous to be sure, but rushing in then hitting the ick wall isn’t great either. It’s fair, it’s how you feel, but he was probably blindsided and wondering what he did wrong to flip the temperature so suddenly. If you can muster the will, let him know so he isn’t left wondering.

    The above is a guy’s perspective. But if I had been him, I’d be seriously wondering what I did wrong. And he didn’t do anything wrong. He’s just not compatible. Assuming he was hurt by that and the ghosting, knowing the truth, even that you’re embarrassed, might provide some comfort.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      How do I tell a guy, you’re too hairy for me but in a nice way? 😬

      1. ianmdudley Avatar

        There is no nice way. Not gonna lie, it’ll probably either hurt him or make him angry (or both). If I could think of a nice way, I’d totally share. But it will give him closure and something to complain about to his guy friends (which is part of the closure).

        Ultimately, it was about physical attraction, or the lack thereof. That’s no one’s fault, it just is what it is. Although you were attracted at points, it seems, so it’s gonna be a confusing mess for him (and you, clearly).

        I wish there was a nice, sanitary way of wrapping this up, but people are complicated, emotions creatures.

        (I’m the first to admit, I’d be struggling with how to do this if I were in your shoes. Telling someone something you know they aren’t going to like is HARD. But sometimes doing the right thing is hard.)

        He’s not gonna die if you never tell him. He’ll probably bitch about you to his buddies either way. But if you can muster the courage, give him closure.

        1. justrojie Avatar

          I’ll have to think about this and if I were to respond back, what I would even say…

  10. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

    Did you know that Liz Taylor was born hairy like a little chimp? It eventually fell off. Ya, Ro. it’s OK!😀

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Maybe she got electrolysis

  11. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

    Ehm, lol Ro., “God” gifted me ONE short black hair on my left peck one morning lol. I actually fisted the sky and cursed his humor, and promptly pulled it out. True story.
    You do SO great Rojie!!!!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      😆 thanks, Nico but I still feel a certain way

    2. ibarynt Avatar

      Nico…. I got a good laugh 🤣🤣🤣

      1. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

        Yip! True story.😉

  12. April Avatar

    😂 sandpaper type…I totally get what you mean…

    I love now we girlies have different preferences everywhere… South Asia also – of what I’ve seen are very hairy…

    Haven’t touched a sandpaper like back myself thou’

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Omg how is it with hairy men???

  13. April Avatar

    Girlll! Also it just popped in my mind…He is a Leo…I mean his hair are like Lion’s Mane haha..I mean… astrologically… speaking…..

    Gemini sextiles Leo I guess and currently Mercury is retrograde in Leo only 😌 until next week or so…

    1. justrojie Avatar

      He had so much… so so much hair. I could have braided them..

      1. April Avatar

        😂ohhhhh

  14. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

    hypertrichosis

    1. justrojie Avatar

      lol not that bad

      1. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

        Oh no no….Liz Taylor, ya lol!

  15. April Avatar

    Yes. quite hairy – like strands of them….of what I’ve experienced…some have a patch of on shoulders and some are heavy on chest side…😂 I find it very hot myself… only when it is not summers lol

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Lolol I wish I found it appealing!!! It would be so much better

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