LMUC Ch 15

He was burning up. Even the worst colds he’d ever had couldn’t compare to this fever. And strangely, a sweet, unfamiliar scent lingered around him. He felt like he recognized it. He’d definitely smelled it somewhere. It was the same, yet different. …Whose was it? He wondered hazily.6732c2e275410eb7

‘Whose’…?ad012015bc360045

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“Ugh…”1ea5133aa4c4dad8

The moment he thought b650be5d8c that, a stabbing pain 080f79e066 shot through his eyes. Ashley groaned and b5cce505bf covered his eyes 8b51ef9c11 with his hands. His whole body felt 33395df42a like it was on f906872ed0 fire. The heat 0e2bff7cf2 was unbearable, d168e78dcb yet a 5c30935b69 languidness spread e9c8830a41 through him, b720379fb3 making him ea4735392e unwilling to 71334738d5 move even 4227af676f a finger. He could think of f3f5ebbdc7 only one thing:d90f3a34ea3fbb73

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I need to release 78b8555c20 this heat somewhere.ef3310f98d2c5a5f

Koi.bd685ea4d4128642

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Ashley whispered his 2cb64cdb10 name between ragged 9b4c655d7d breaths. Koi, Koi, Koi. His eyes continued to ache, his body burned, but Koi’s name kept repeating in his mind. I want 352b9e3d85 to hold c5874ff44a you, kiss f7a19757a3 you.96f73fde7591dc17

Ah, if I could c0c64ea235 just hold you and 5e896c08ef pour everything inside you.ba9fce3740aac11d

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A deep sigh mixed with a suppressed moan escaped his lips. He had never felt such an intense desire before. If Koi were here right now, he wouldn’t hesitate. He would tear off his clothes, lick and suck his skin, and mark him all over. Even if Koi cried, trembled in fear, and begged him to stop, he wouldn’t listen. You, you, you. Ashley chanted ffb9d19cc2 internally, his f6a4d0a5b1 mind consumed a180a9178e by a 9ca1a9419d single thought.fb2c2d04e709cf8b

I will make 6e113fe579 you my omega.1d7257941dacc5a2

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“Ash…”03667d280bfdf5f1

A familiar ad287ff9da voice suddenly 2e55e282ba echoed in b2f53b6820 his mind. Ashley blinked, panting, still 8d8f0f65b6 lying in bed.cdbf890d963c2d7b

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He couldn’t tell if this was a dream or reality, if he was still trapped in his delirium. He remained motionless, and a moment later, the voice spoke again.2f30ef7ffabfe5c6

“Ash, it’s me. Koi.”354bac8429b3935e

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The moment he recognized the voice, Ashley’s mind went completely blank.2ffe627a38f39cd2

“Ash…”418626e17be6b9f8

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Koi hesitantly a7ad23bae3 entered the 252eea75f7 room. As with the 40c1df8d33 rest of the a370ca07dc mansion, the lights ff6933a912 were off. Only the faint glow 2b7b1f3952 of the night seeped 859b013e3c in through the windows. Stepping inside, a80826a53d Koi cautiously 785258b768 called his f06b5655ed name.d451eb2bdc643933

“Um, sorry to bother you so suddenly. I called, but you didn’t answer…”96144c2bcdf35c0e

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He spoke the words he had prepared, then hesitated and asked, “Are you feeling very sick? Another cold? I brought some soup and medicine, just in case…”a475871d0211884c

Koi paused, waiting for a response. Ashley remained silent. He hadn’t said a single word.35386162e392af16

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Maybe he’s angry with me.b27be06158361119

Koi’s heart ached, but he couldn’t just turn back after coming this far. He took another step inside.090d1a4d5c040e6b

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“Ash, um… is it okay if I come closer?”da30a39e7668779c

He cautiously b82c83a543 asked for 803c74d43a permission, but b1ab0d5c02 again, there ce97755869 was no 803d435d52 response. Koi slowly approached f749fd1ddc the bed, one 6341e65f6a step at a 155883a5e8 time.b5e56aafebb49123

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Maybe he’s asleep, Koi thought. Ashley had been 60bcfe6b49 delirious with fever 1ef4535bad before, only waking db3dab7f3d up after Koi 7b625b9197 had made him f36c47d5a6 soup.e31b3952e832e9b6

He must be 1182989701 really ill.d5cd6fc45e69a647

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Feeling a surge d1eae1b11c of sympathy and e2358f0c67 concern, Koi continued 869a0c1586 walking. A lump was ef0c08aafc visible under the 20f565428a blankets. Ashley was definitely lying d05aa83cf7 there, covered up.60c01df15510b0bc

Koi planned to lift the blanket just a little, check Ashley’s face, and then decide whether to heat up the soup. But honestly, more than anything… he just desperately wanted to see his face. Koi took a deep breath and spoke.03194d161a1c00ce

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“Ash…”15c7fb633499495c

He whispered bf0ca1199c and gently bca343dac4 grasped the 54088e228b edge of 63f311135b the sheet. Suddenly, an arm shot b7026e5517 out from under the 501d66161b covers, and he was b9ece37ef2 yanked onto the bed.b49dc15424948fc4

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“…Ah!”9d1b0d185d136822

He cried out in 5477e6091b surprise as he landed 92c6da9000 on the mattress. When Koi 42fc7891b8 finally looked 7b3d13f14a up, Ashley 8b36492eab was on c0cb10f65b top of b3be7ee500 him, staring 63bad817d8 down, breathing ada9f456b9 heavily.9daa18b49ab0979f

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He suddenly 1e518398b4 remembered this 50395be5ea happening before. Back then, Ashley 0cc6bf6e70 had a cold, da90289169 and Koi had 111eed6837 come to check 1c62a6e962 on him, worried.156fc54f57e16951

But now, 6ced2337f2 it was 1b0ced5532 different. Ashley seemed delirious, 9892988b63 his breathing ragged, f580e52a89 Koi looking up d418a4f152 at him—nothing had eb3fc576cb changed, yet there 4b00705cf7 was this unsettling 70580fbcb6 difference.3b72c7e2e0477211

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I’m scared.45bdec8a91d4f3ab

Koi swallowed hard. He couldn’t move, as if frozen by Ashley’s gaze. He could only stare back.0b665237e5de26b3

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Pant, pant.e2aecdd35f3d59b1

Ashley’s harsh breathing filled the air. Koi’s eyes widened as he watched Ashley lean over him.881426a640d696ad

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“Ah…!”b92bf0de4957e77e

He involuntarily cried out as his wrists were seized and held tightly. Ashley’s grip was almost painful, as if he thought Koi would run away.b314bc4d9c199537

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“A-Ash…”f757fff0366eb5bf

He spoke in a trembling voice, wanting to reassure Ashley that he was there and wouldn’t leave. Just then, Ashley nuzzled his face against Koi’s chest and inhaled deeply.bf909a5fd5d7a3a3

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It tickles…!cbbd85efdc8afe56

Wherever Ashley’s breath touched, a warmth spread through his skin. Koi tried to wriggle away, but with his wrists trapped, he couldn’t escape or push Ashley off.ee430fff72fe13be

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Sniff, sniff. Rough breaths, like a dog sniffing, tickled his chest. Ashley’s fever was intense. Koi felt as if he was being burned by Ashley’s heat.27821b5d2060248e

“Ash…”0ef5693de4e6221c

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He called Ashley’s name anxiously between his increasingly rapid breaths. Suddenly, Ashley grabbed his shirt with his teeth and yanked. The old, worn fabric ripped easily, exposing his pale skin.be8bdbdfbdb60c15

Haah…e476a5b028084d03

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A hot breath escaped Ashley’s lips. What he craved was right in front of him. A yearning, as if he’d wanted this his entire life, consumed him. Unable to resist, he opened his mouth wide and bit down hard.2a8f03ff74ef5909

“Ah…!”4b0d978022685e84

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Koi moaned involuntarily and squeezed his eyes shut. But it didn’t stop there. Ashley continued, sucking hard on his skin. With each pull, a strange, unfamiliar feeling pulsed through Koi’s lower body, the sensitive flesh growing wet and slick in Ashley’s mouth.9e2f2e655a5a797d

“A-Ash… it hurts…”e56c8cfda60f4a89

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Koi whimpered, but Ashley didn’t seem to hear. Instead, he bit down harder.59f138510896502c

Koi gasped and tears welled up in his eyes. But Ashley didn’t stop; he continued to nip and gnaw at the sensitive skin, as if he would devour it whole. Koi trembled, fear coursing through him.3950dafec36781f9

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He felt something squirming beneath him. Ashley pressed down on it with his body, pinning Koi’s trapped wrists with his hands, keeping him immobile. This small, thin body was nothing. With just a little force, Koi was completely helpless, only able to cry.35a01f0a400d9caa

Haah…0a9f010bbb337c5c

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A long sigh, laced with a moan, escaped Ashley’s lips. The flesh in his mouth was so soft and fragrant. He could taste it forever and never tire of it. He closed his lips and nipped at the small, protruding nub with his teeth.e62deb5faeb38b24

“Ah, it hurts, Ash, it hurts!”9924f63455b96880

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A cry echoed from above. The bud, now swollen, was incredibly soft and sensitive. Koi bucked again, but it was useless, his legs kicking weakly in the air. The only part of him free was the part of his legs that extended beyond Ashley’s body.85afd44ef0c2c15f

“Huuuh…”81c1c5e9263149e9

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Koi finally started to c67bec2769 cry openly, tears streaming 9c58578afe down his face. Ashley finally lifted his 16e92415a6 head, pulling away from 88ca888938 the chest he had 7e529669e1 been so fixated on. Koi looked 5716e80689 at him, 5880e22472 tears streaming 8cdabe17e4 down his 0108eb6eb8 face.d0c0f9e48e432f30

Ah.44404379c0466629

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An involuntary sigh escaped Ashley’s lips. Could there be a more pitiful and depraved sight? Seeing Koi cry like this only intensified the burning in his gut.a135ad192621542c

I have d7940a0129 to have 6891564c8c him now. I have to pour 5ad3de9dd3 everything inside Koi. Over and 207656d4b7 over, until 4ce4d9b4ea I overflow.Koi, you’re going to carry my child. Koi, get pregnant. Carry my child.d70092c6a13dcf2d

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You’re mine.ce910d50f49a692e

“Ah, ah…”7317f598fd98edf1

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He moved the hand that had been holding Koi’s wrist down to his inner thigh, spreading his legs wide open. A cry escaped Koi’s lips.be8a5254b6f07afc

“A-Ash, wh-what are you—”c7a5117de889a3eb

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He couldn’t finish his sentence. He tried to push Ashley’s hand away with his newly freed hand, but it was no use.f00c988399a92f85

“No, stop it!”23c58d62cc260074

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“Stop it!” Koi shouted desperately. But Ashley was just annoyed. He covered Koi’s yelling mouth with his hand.1524c2477b868961

Koi’s hands were finally free, but even with all his might, he couldn’t overcome Ashley’s single hand. Ignoring Koi’s struggles to remove the hand covering his mouth, Ashley unzipped his pants.b33d83b7745a4a38

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Koi continued to writhe beneath him. Ashley, with one hand still clamped over Koi’s mouth, reached down with the other and grabbed his hip.da809e7985b7e9ea

I’m going to have Koi. Right here, right now.db930bd558d8cc8b

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Oh, how I’ve longed for this.cf84cbd5a3521b6c

“…!”92663231a0572102

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Just as he positioned himself to enter Koi, their eyes met. Koi, his face streaked with tears, was desperately trying to pry Ashley’s hand away from his mouth.b421ba1ed07e73d9

Pant, pant.62c36f5e40eb8c0f

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Their breaths mingled. Ashley, panting, watched Koi’s futile efforts, his own face flushed. Another tear rolled down Koi’s cheek.3988878b197438e2

I’m scared.ee4226d4584591aa

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Fear paralyzed him. He had never seen 88a7f42557 Ashley like this. Ashley was 72399cae67 always gentle 28a3f52480 with him. He always 37d20ac460 said his 11a8bc8f64 name in ac0b09a604 a soft, 512c9a0374 kind voice.86ea3642660b01d2

<‘Koi.’>9d9868c1e8d20ca5

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Always, every time.8e514d505b1c78b5

The gentle, 4c26aa89f6 silver-blue eyes 4fedb38dbf that always 7fc9078d4f looked at c62eb823df him with bee55c87a0 such warmth 9136e81691 were gone. Now, only violet eyes, dfaafa9ae1 darkened as if consumed 05175479f2 by a bottomless void, e09ad4da83 stared back at him.f9d6787d950f6468

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This isn’t Ash.a229a3ff4d9cc9ff

Koi struggled 75e285bdf1 against him, 334eca3d36 hitting his e456a778c0 shoulder, thrashing 07915e4a90 his body. But he knew bfd97df311 it was useless.2ef6a9c4a483a923

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Then who is 9a04b46816 this?ca0d4f6e14189013

“Hic, hic…”2e5d49c117c6f03e

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He choked back a sob and grabbed Ashley’s wrists. Please, stop this… Come back to your senses.a57511699bd7a652

Ash.5af8110c0f38b02d

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Suddenly, Koi heard Ashley’s laughter. The cheerful, clear laughter that always sounded so carefree.3fbb2a053c806b54

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The voice that 2f1b4fbd29 called his name.6753f4de14eeb9c0

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If he comes back to his senses…fd415b2de009e464

Koi thought vaguely. If he remembers this…8d024d64876475c9

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How hurt he 166d6eaa47 will be.dffb2679439fc7fd

He knew Ashley. Or at least, he d16036356b thought he did. Ashley would blame 431b89121e himself terribly. He would 5e4fb4411c regret this c718585922 moment forever.c35b41f0a5ec5154

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The thought of Ashley’s anguished face made Koi’s strength give way. The hands that had been desperately trying to pry Ashley off hesitated, then moved to cup his face instead.3ba2fe152aa5b193

Ashley, panting, could only watch as Koi cupped his cheeks. Koi closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around Ashley’s neck.6b698bff618f1b9e

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As if cdcf031dcb everything was f82f63ef09 alright.7db09f4b564577e8

Ah.4e7a9fdc66c99a37

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It was as if a veil had been lifted from his eyes. Ashley’s eyes widened, and he looked again at the face beneath him.6bf52794e1352271

Koi is crying.270f6827d6dcbba5

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Ashley’s vision cleared, and all his senses returned, sharper than ever. The small body writhing beneath him, and what he had been about to do.56757b73cb989a29

I… Koi…a8d5179e12590abc

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How could I…?036ee673bf4f165a

Ashley abruptly sat b2c1cbde02 up and bit 4331b2be2a down hard on 5e872f0c39 his own arm.5796f70b09c451f7

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“Ash…!”e56a11cbbd73be0d

Koi screamed, his face pale. But Ashley didn’t stop. He bit down harder, tearing a chunk of flesh from his arm.37200bc8b015397d

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Blood welled up, staining the sheets crimson. Koi scrambled up and reached for him, but Ashley recoiled, yelling, “Stay back…!”6b8fd13371ea98e9

Koi flinched and 57df9fd161 froze at his 17500f43ac harsh tone. Ashley, ignoring his bleeding 28e5079083 arm, reached out to 9f65fbfd64 Koi with his other 4ebc31ed4f hand.1cb6151f05342e3d

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“Don’t come near me. Get out, now. You… shouldn’t be here.”f6a54bbc16e98068

“Ash.”14abec16213d5f43

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Between ragged breaths, Koi said his name again. His eyes darted between Ashley’s face and his bleeding arm, his voice filled with desperation.3eb0fdbc64855cdc

“We need to take care of your arm, please… It’s okay, Ash. I’m okay.”6cb63fbdaf1384a7

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“What do you mean, okay?! I was about to rape you!”fe823bbfa848e669

Ashley yelled again. Koi flinched, but he wasn’t afraid like before. He felt a pang of sympathy for Ashley, seeing how distressed he was.e2f577806fafaf34

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“Ash, I told you it’s okay. But your arm… your arm is bleeding a lot. Please, let’s…”3c9527e2b3b962b0

“Do you really not understand what’s happening right now?” Ashley gritted his teeth, panting.41be2a97e976b83b

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Koi hesitated, ce441ea1a0 too overwhelmed 63d1a1bb07 to answer ac05ea825d immediately. Seeing his hesitation, Ashley 4e4d5d5ff5 sighed in exasperation.8cbdc435f6af944f

“Can’t you smell it? Even betas can smell pheromones.”71b82883a4d92ff5

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“Uh… huh?”d4ddc2db6640f2d7

Pheromones?6d660dc3c639c195

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Seeing Koi’s uncomprehending expression, Ashley finally blurted out, “I presented, Koi.”2915bb0d070c30aa

Koi’s eyes widened. Ashley gave a self-deprecating laugh.8c371cfcb3ce8cb6

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“Yes, that’s right. Do you understand now? If this continues, I might actually turn you into an omega. Get out, now.”071228a81136002f

“Ash…”b09d25fa7a9a851e

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“Get out!”4d97d14ea8b67e05

Ashley yelled again. His mind clouded, his vision blurred. He didn’t know how much longer he could maintain control. If he lost control again, he wouldn’t be able to stop himself. And then, then I, I…3da2533811f7aab8

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I would really… Koi…cd559476850ca32b

Suddenly, Koi pulled his knees up and hugged Ashley. Ashley gasped in surprise. Koi whispered from above, “It’s okay.”e7626d6716eb353e

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He held Ashley’s head close and continued, “It’s okay, Ash. I’ll be fine. Because I, I…”7e7bcd26214d9048

He bit his 9fefd3b232 lower lip. He had d3470013eb to say 13111030f1 it. He opened his mouth 90a66a00bd again, his voice trembling.269620b87e9c5c51

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“I can’t smell.”29c72ad813290327

“…What?”4b45bcc002636ea3

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A bewildered sound escaped Ashley’s lips. He blinked rapidly, catching his breath. Koi continued, “I can’t smell anything. I can’t smell your pheromones, not at all…”06fed2a4076bdf9f

Koi carefully unwrapped his arms and leaned down, meeting Ashley’s gaze. Finally face to face, Koi hesitantly raised his hand. Ashley let Koi’s small hand, ridiculously tiny compared to his own, caress his cheek. He simply stared at Koi, who then said, “So it’s okay. I’ll stay by your side.”5af2d66fb5dadb87

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He even managed a weak smile, but Ashley still couldn’t trust himself.e2e40816655c44ea

“…B-but I’ll lose control again.” He forced the words out, trying to remain calm, suppressing his ragged breaths. But Koi didn’t flinch.f882afa744a54c5f

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“It’s okay.”9dc3086940f1fe0e

“I might rape you.”adeaee64c7465829

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“It’s okay.” Koi repeated, “I want to be by your side.”9521c834f61259ad

“Haah…”2783eb5724d63cfd

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Ashley finally gave up. He rubbed his face with one hand and mumbled weakly, “Why won’t you leave…?”2999535944d48111

He didn’t have the confidence to maintain control any longer. But he didn’t want to hurt Koi either. He felt trapped, caught in a dilemma. Then, Koi spoke.7f4d393d0aedebfd

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“If I leave, you’ll be alone.”85e849baa2e36605

Ashley froze. He slowly lowered the a63d45c7c6 hand that had been 63d312e7a1 covering his face and 2beda48762 looked at Koi, his 89f07f71f7 expression filled with disbelief. Koi gave a b90aef3bdd watery smile and b673aa3e32 hugged him tightly.b3c25c9e65d26b44

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“Let’s stay together, Ash.”395177a175393dcf

Ashley couldn’t speak for a moment. He couldn’t even move. His mind was hazy, his mouth dry. Amidst the persistent thirst, he could feel only one thing—the warmth of the small body holding him. That was all he could comprehend.655dc396f4171c4b

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He slowly raised his hands and carefully embraced Koi. As if in response, Koi hugged him tighter. At that moment, a lump formed in Ashley’s throat, and his vision blurred with tears. He slowly tightened his hold on Koi, pulling him closer with all his might. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out. After several hesitant attempts, he finally confessed, “I like you, Koi.”e801c0937d280875

Tears overflowed and streamed 8c783471ba down his face. Ashley closed 188085cd32 his eyes 0f5bae5ee9 and held f31fcc8d31 Koi even e313af6098 tighter.90aa76e8818465a0

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Ah, finally.0939ebc247935d97

He thought, I’m not alone anymore.b970ee1d3df0905c

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This small being 995a79dd94 in his arms 2fff204c84 was his whole dfe2f895a5 world. I will never, d352ac0f11 ever let you 28b0009e75 go, Ashley vowed repeatedly.beee7a727490c0a8

Koi, I fa6c2034cb like you.0ab24e0880b19391

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I like you.cbdd1aa913ad96d3

So…9d10d70eab0b2d92

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Tears flowed again.35e619e7eb9a6d35

Please never 39fec504cc leave me.d85b3dd7185f0c64

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A cool 3f66a6673d breeze blew 67c3f690a0 in through 6cc79aa394 the window. Koi, who had 5364e8ffaf dozed off next e06ba1fe14 to Ashley in 4cd7b9bf5c his bed, opened 98afffd780 his eyes at 4ec6c0f917 the sound of dcea438fe5 a restless murmur. Ashley frowned in his 9cbf90b770 sleep.e14278cc074c8a4d

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“…Koi?”098b5790805c846d

Koi quickly took his hand and replied, “I’m here, Ash.”7e9f8fbce16a2712

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Ashley sighed c7733003c4 in relief 2c60e28c77 and drifted 0c88df969e back to ec5aacc699 sleep. Koi, watching him be162d118f breathe deeply, let 0e17d32002 out a sigh 5d8f797e33 of his own 637d463358 and rested his 1809e644a5 head back on 165d3a0001 the bed.98f1f0d6041dbcca

The violent episode had been a one-time occurrence. For the remainder of his presentation period, Ashley frequently lost consciousness, calling out for Koi in his delirium. Each time, Koi immediately responded with, “Yes,” and held his hand.46370bc13afed568

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While Ashley slept, Koi diligently searched the house for a first-aid kit, disinfecting and bandaging the wound on his arm. He felt both surprised and a little bitter that the basic first aid he’d learned at school was coming in handy now, but regardless, he stayed by Ashley’s side, only leaving briefly to get drinks and food.f567e1b95481cabc

He was vaguely aware that he wasn’t going to school and hadn’t contacted his family, but he didn’t care. Right now, nothing was more important to him than Ashley.c76ee286ae8e7dda

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So peaceful…e68de6127e3ce1c8

Koi thought, lying in bed with Ashley, watching his sleeping face. Occasionally, birdsong drifted in from outside, and bright sunlight filled the room. The cool breeze cleared his mind and filled him with a sense of euphoria. Koi gently brushed a stray strand of hair away from Ashley’s face and thought, I wish this moment cfd73a960e could last forever.d3ca5b4a19352243

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No drunken f5ad3370df father, no df72c75151 grueling part-time a549947ef2 jobs, no 1c6a79ae5a all-nighters to 44a08b3094 finish homework. How wonderful 11d61dc53f it would dc1e3c9e3c be if ea00f8788e only these 8738da659a peaceful moments 7144d1852f could continue.bbbe94a698557947

But that didn’t happen. Two days later, Ashley fell into a deep sleep without regaining consciousness. He finally awoke nearly ten hours later.05b25fa37ec5fe33

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His mind was 0e4dac6afa clearer than before 1e5f0dadb6 he lost consciousness. He slowly opened his e6555c68a7 eyes, momentarily disoriented by 48e02ddb54 the unfamiliar lightness. His mind was eb47abec01 clear, his body eea6181af0 felt as light 9d8996b330 as a feather. He had never felt b2a1cfa5fe this buoyant before.7b0b0adf89cb4d98

But there was something else that brought him even greater joy. The sight that greeted him when he opened his eyes brought a spontaneous smile to his face. As if sensing his awakening, Koi also stirred. Ashley smiled at the sight of Koi blinking sleepily at him and whispered, “Koi.”f19c51117cfdb737

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“A-”8613572c8f0faf10

Koi didn’t have time to ask, “Ash, are you okay?” before Ashley pulled him into a tight embrace. Completely enveloped in Ashley’s arms, Koi could only blink. He vaguely sensed that this time, Ashley was different.917161dfe88e03d4

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Is his 4e1bb6a0e7 presentation over?bd36217acd255437

Just as e266d33f2f Koi was 5f66ff995d about to de6d1513fb ask, Ashley 4b09adfc8c showered his f849052478 cheeks, nose, 04eeb46590 and lips c945d2941d with kisses. When he finally 30d2b565da pulled back, Koi a696cabe7b blinked, dazed.f308b8800d29abdd

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Ashley chuckled again, 70b36ae44a his heart overflowing 178844c841 with affection for 97a4f5e620 Koi. There couldn’t be a more certain confirmation of their feelings for each other, Ashley firmly believed.304a7f7bf9cf04e9

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After showering 585649ee99 separately, they 81e8ebbd9f headed to 093c0f6674 the dining 3c487e9c3d room. Ashley devoured the 54c87bca91 food as if 32b055ee1a he was going badb3449e7 to empty the 30e7433bd9 entire refrigerator, and a9fd603372 he practically did. Koi tried b085cbc536 his best, 39555bf560 but he ea8a248edb could only abe31740ad manage a 9136cf2dd0 hamburger and 3998eb222f half a 6315078cd0 plate of 6366a1528a salad.e5c70887f9aae80f

Ashley took care of Koi’s school and housing situation. All he had to do was make a phone call. His secretary, already aware of Ashley’s presentation, had taken care of things in advance. However, she hadn’t anticipated Koi’s presence, so she added Koi’s attendance, grades, and contacting his father to the list.8bf860cd2778058a

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—”Is your friend alright? To think he was with you throughout your presentation period…”9ccf18de738af752

Ashley readily answered the secretary’s suspicious question, “He’s fine. He didn’t present as an omega.”b0be4a02b6afc411

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—”I see, that’s a relief.” The secretary added, —”If your friend had been caught up in it and presented as an omega, Mr. Miller wouldn’t have been very pleased.”d58143e38f692fe7

Ashley hung up without responding. He didn’t mention that Koi couldn’t smell. He didn’t know why himself, but he decided that there was no need for anyone else to know about Koi’s inability to smell. It was enough for Ashley to know.010bdb51a990a5d5

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“Ah, Ash.”6ef34194119697cb

As they stepped out e8ab4bb410 into the garden, Koi, ed6a19c35e who had been swimming 2aa3e0b4cf in the pool, turned bd6de51a36 around. He had 5456f05ad3 discarded his ab9d175b4c torn shirt 25f8413154 and was 3e26180703 wearing a 60396d974e t-shirt and bae1de7efd swim trunks 55da159d54 Ashley had 2b566b31d0 given him. The t-shirt 082a5553bc was too 9fbaae1fe2 big, practically a17a68467b swallowing him 9ac6ac324b whole, but a2c52c6957 the swim 8b0eaedc4d trunks, somehow 8015c2825c unearthed from c232c85f0c his elementary 017dfabbc6 school days, c6b4a7a551 fit surprisingly d058193788 well.1f33653e484e0468

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“Having fun?” Ashley asked, catching up to him in the pool. He wrapped his arms around Koi’s waist, a natural gesture. Koi leaned into his embrace and spoke.2cc9749c890beb46

“Y-yes. Um… did the phone call go well?”f12c7068cde31348

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Ashley replied gently, “Yes. You don’t have to worry about school or home.”37e7674965184f0a

He nuzzled his nose against Koi’s, an Eskimo kiss, and chuckled. “Your boyfriend is quite capable, isn’t he?”73da9723f1d6f816

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“Huh? Uh…”0e54d7670ed4ea46

Koi hesitated, flustered, but Ashley didn’t notice. He felt like he could fly. Heaven awaited him after that wretched presentation. He would gladly go through ten presentations if this happiness was waiting for him on the other side.5f489b4b58336a4d

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Ashley lifted Koi up by his waist in the water and laughed. Koi yelped involuntarily and grabbed Ashley’s shoulders. Ashley smiled down at him and said, “I like you, Koi.”764d26bbf46c913f

Koi’s eyes widened. Ashley gazed at him expectantly, waiting for the same words in return. Come on, Koi. Say it.1cfffcf0d7df8d43

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Say you c65704ea0b like me edc2d95d53 too.8602d076c5165826

“I…”a8250d0a94291145

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Koi’s lips parted with difficulty. Ashley, feeling as if he could hear the frantic beating of his own heart right next to his ear, stared at Koi’s mouth without blinking.1c03eddca317c4c4

“I…”32c939f0fa8d9a1f

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Koi said something. At first, Ashley didn’t understand. He just stared, still smiling, and asked, “What? I didn’t hear you.”d6158921c352b19b

Koi looked af251cd0b1 down at d6e56c1a76 him, his 2cd77538f5 face on f03e13e5e1 the verge d54371017d of tears. A trembling voice escaped ee6a3ae98f his lips.d45f9171ae30cece

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“I don’t like you.”5cd1d8ada8047cac

For a moment, Ashley thought he’d misheard. He couldn’t believe what Koi had just said. Koi wouldn’t say something like that. It was impossible. The one who was wrong was Ashley Miller. He was certain of it. So he denied what he was seeing, too. Koi’s tearful, contorted expression, the way he was looking at him – it simply couldn’t be true in this situation.56e1cba634c29159

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“…I misheard you, right?” Ashley asked again. He was ready to burst out laughing and pull Koi into a hug if he said it was all a joke. Still smiling, Ashley waited. Come on, Koi. Say it, quickly.741673d75256cef2

Say you didn’t mean what you just said.d40de6781d7ecd13

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But once again, his hopes were dashed. Koi’s trembling voice, the words he forced out, wiped the smile completely off Ashley’s face.19111376828aba52

“You’re not thinking straight because of the presentation.”acdca62571b176a6

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Koi continued, “When you come to your senses, you’ll realize you were mistaken.”dc53e5cd0f02d85e

Ashley, who had been holding Koi up, slowly lowered him back into the water. Still holding Koi’s waist, he said, “I presented, I’m not delusional.”ced0176d6baf3820

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But Koi just shook his head again. Faced with such a strong rejection, Ashley finally accepted reality. Koi was denying him, dismissing his feelings, his sincerity, as nonsense. He couldn’t bear it.c577fd2288997311

“Why…?”23b942d02ae4c5d0

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Ashley took a shaky breath and let it out slowly. He barely managed to suppress a yell. He needed to calm Koi down somehow. Even as he thought this, frustration welled up inside him. Why wouldn’t Koi acknowledge his feelings? He was about to explode.5a310d3a5e9404a1

“Koi.”0b96e295cf9facf6

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He suppressed his anger and forced himself to speak calmly. “Why don’t you believe me? This has nothing to do with the presentation. I liked you even before that.”68260d60dda80f59

Koi, who had been listening silently to Ashley’s impassioned words, shook his head. He didn’t speak, but the meaning was clear: denial.82b9064c13d1a7b7

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“Koi, it’s true.”a804f37001739f32

Ashley continued rapidly, his voice laced with desperation, “I like you, Koi. I’ve always liked you. Not as a friend. This is love. I love you.”dfcdc2f417851a28

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He thought if Koi would just believe his sincerity, he would tear open his chest and show him his heart. After Ashley’s repeated, fervent confessions, Koi finally spoke.1f958d84b0320d53

“I… I…”73634c51c91e9626

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Between ragged breaths, he whispered in a trembling voice, “I don’t like you.”5f82a4cb36ab5d08

A gasp escaped Ashley’s lips. Koi, still avoiding his gaze, added hurriedly, “It’s true. I don’t like you. I’ve never thought of you that way.”853a7fb7f58f6593

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“Koi.”8bcc465758c4c565

“I really thought of you as a friend, and that’s why I came here. That’s all.”99724574746c9acc

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“Koi.”dd5b812cd5c93e12

“You must be mistaken about liking me, and I…”6d7b525d27b335bd

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“Koi!”2e7429911dcc14ac

Ashley couldn’t bear to hear the words “I don’t like you” one more time. He yelled, silencing Koi. He had achieved his goal, but his mood was in shambles. Seeing Koi flinch and look at him with anxiety, Ashley felt completely lost.a3272c547cafbcdb

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Why?81d472d12f671f3e

Why won’t it work? Why?5a0b9d7640103708

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I told you I 8c9068b190 like you. So why are 762ae7f596 you denying your 9009136688 feelings? You like me. You wrote it clearly 2fe1157e37 on the message board. Even now, 9d7348d7c9 look, your 99ba530a6f whole body 9e507476fe is telling 078576f6f2 me so. But why?4c3b6bd976349084

But Koi’s ears remained still. The smile that used to greet him was gone. Ashley started to wonder if he really was delusional because of the pheromones.a868bbe365688d2c

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“…I, I should go now.”708c1172e6d68626

Koi pushed against Ashley’s shoulders, but Ashley didn’t budge. Koi struggled in the water, trying to free himself from Ashley’s grip on his waist.ab62d5107e69b6f0

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“I really have to go. If I don’t go home now, my father might get angry.”5ce342d59b7443a3

Ashley looked down bd53ab4acc at Koi, struggling 23563ad2be to escape, his daa478ce75 expression cold.850a19929a3c1858

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Should I lock him 1e71c4e2d1 up?5020ed907a99e8a4

It wouldn’t be difficult. There were plenty of spare rooms, and there was even a safe room (also known as a panic room, a fortified space designed to provide protection from intruders or natural disasters) that the police wouldn’t be able to find even if they searched the house. If he locked Koi up in there, no one would ever find him.916b0fe23851f858

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It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t admit it.7c8f4fd1d7e4f8bf

He could just lock Koi up and keep him there. No matter how hard Koi tried, he would never be able to escape. He wouldn’t be able to utter those nonsensical words about not liking him anymore. Ashley would be his entire world.d27249818e4c1868

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“Ash.”8a500689fb81dbaa

Koi said 58dc40f9eb his name. Despite his usual a47f11af81 obliviousness, he seemed 8ce10b6e0b to have sensed 6e50a80d8b the unsettling shift 71b5f58d4a in the atmosphere. He finally looked 868efe7b09 up at Ashley, 3a983d56cd his eyes filled c222e5fe5b with fear. Perhaps he b241496f3b realized that ad7b3d37cd Ashley was ff8e97891d contemplating locking 16da45b4a3 him up.1174786860729c77

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But what could Conner fff99054c2 Niles do? It was too late 3e91ec6db5 to backpedal now, to bf631431a4 cry and plead that 9f14769312 he was lying, that c827852cf1 he really did like e923b88db1 Ashley. Ashley just 278a543749 stared down ee8fa88db4 at Koi 770b8091f8 in silence.d2247a730e9ac320

I should have just da420c0e04 taken him then.f0978a10765a0eb2

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If he 4f4e2e77ae had, Koi e382138143 might have 378b3a85c1 presented as ab9664ec11 an omega. There was no 771f584f37 other explanation for 8f4192a070 why Koi remained 2621788592 a beta, despite f28e03e52a being so close 8e79037e86 to a presenting 50e355cdc1 alpha and being f0a06bee75 enveloped in his 24227f5ee2 pheromones.5c96cffac46b74f7

It’s not too late.b42ec2360631cc10

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Ashley thought, I’ll just take him now. If he embraced him, poured his pheromones all over him, filled him to the brim, he would surely present. He might even get pregnant. It didn’t matter.09926024e537111a

He’ll be completely mine.119ef0de6e7b77b3

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He truly 2c52f85ccd believed that. There was no d60d772068 other way. Perhaps the pheromones d604002d97 were driving him 7208abd74e mad. He had 1acc824a6b lost all f753f3c879 self-control. His mind was consumed fd2a3bfa20 by a single, overwhelming 667986366a desire: possession.2d3ad7b3ab234720

I have to a193790493 have Koi.40260a3dd6c06f15

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“…Ah!”0fcf23b5093be777

Koi let out a short cry as Ashley’s arms tightened around his waist. Their bodies pressed together in the water, the cold temperature contrasting sharply with the heat radiating from their skin.bc65707ba0124ca5

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“…Ash.”3659f511aa2c95b0

Koi looked up at 639f7eeb8c Ashley. Fear was evident 51513dc66c in his eyes. He had never seen dca4be9eba Ashley like this before. He was clearly furious. He might even hit af57dfb3ec Koi, like his father. Being hit would be f434919d2a painful, but it was 15b085f866 okay. He would eed5839ab6 willingly endure b7ac707526 it if e41d722e44 it was 330325d07c Ashley.4f20ac892fb7f361

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Koi closed 304b4aeaa8 his eyes, 43da999e95 bracing himself, 9d45f8e533 his body d0c8be6edb trembling with bf8e6b411a fear. Then, Ashley spoke.c65411a3bacd16c6

“…Did you close your eyes because you want me to kiss you?”83b6e498bb8faf98

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The question, laced with disbelief, was completely unexpected. Koi’s eyes fluttered open in surprise. He was still scared, but Ashley’s expression was something he hadn’t anticipated. Ashley was frowning at him, looking bewildered. Koi blinked, confused.b185d6be28fe343c

“No, I, um…” Koi stammered, “I thought… you might hit me.”2d364704e9acc1c7

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“Hit you? Me? You?”40c52dc47cd3a946

Ashley let out a harsh breath. Koi flinched again. Ashley was dumbfounded by his reaction. He had been contemplating something far worse just moments ago, but hitting Koi hadn’t even crossed his mind. It was absurd. Where would he even hit this small, fragile body, barely half his size?91b676f770e40aa1

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“I would never hit you.”1a44038870d7d0c1

He scolded Koi, but he realized that what he had been about to do wasn’t much different.a549ab0b8b3655fd

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Trying to force Koi to present…d614f899f8c16f47

And then locking ccba5cb0fa him up and a70f2386a0 raping him. How horrifying. Yet even now, 9c03b455ba Ashley felt a f047637aed powerful pull towards a6e61f6501 that dark fantasy.665ac3189a865d7d

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No, I’m not like that man.c9cd85500397ca0c

Ashley berated himself. If he 1100bed420 forced Koi 32bc6fcaf4 to be 44bbc56f8e his, what 73316edb58 would be 15e639f718 the difference 9dc3f8a764 between him c74562d3db and that man?208fce19221185ea

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He couldn’t do that. He loved Koi, and he would cherish and protect him. He would never use Koi for his own selfish desires, even if things didn’t go his way.32ac08382000c122

Ashley resolved this and hugged Koi again. He nuzzled his face against Koi’s shoulder and inhaled deeply, catching the faint scent of his skin.1084c87b7a5b7329

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Ashley remained motionless 35f1349cc3 for a while. When he 9627db0498 finally lifted f7aab542a9 his head, 1397411682 the dark a6273ce1ba desire that 30e256ede0 had been dfb4e2b9b4 consuming him b198d9f69a had subsided.3987897dc9e1ef64

“…Let’s go now.”28bc2601de21c20a

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He spoke in 93553d4775 a low voice e42a0b5bd8 and slowly loosened be684a86ea his grip.089ea2d5f6e8c148

“I’ll take you home.”19a77b6615a618b5

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He felt Koi’s body relax slightly in his arms. The fear in his eyes was replaced by concern.d036ba08e281ce04

“Are you… okay?” Koi asked, sensing something was still amiss.8a9660cd6faca37f

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Ashley kissed his cheek da4193086e instead of answering. He smiled as he 2800f1890d saw Koi blush, just d347b7a682 like he always did. Seeing his smile, 03bfb310ba Koi seemed to 3515c3a651 relax a little, bdac043fae his shoulders slumping.000d82daf9d91070

Ashley watched 89d23da2f3 silently as 6ae0b6b0b3 Koi pulled b825e4f72c away and a18f01a9e0 hurried out 05d423ae21 of the 9f44971e88 pool. He swam 4314fb06fe to the 1333e34f62 edge and bbdee3a939 climbed out, 5eae605672 slowly following cb2f029d22 Koi, who 473bd30be2 was already 76cb2eb1d1 running back 1d056e8f2e to the c424c6c091 house.0efdbdd4379579a1

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All the while, f2b1801cd5 he waged a 9b8c3f5ff0 silent battle against c46d95b480 the dark obsession 158526ae33 within him.3c732f476fb5945f

Ashley parked the 282fd99f88 car at the 079a36de3a usual spot where 4c438a2310 he dropped Koi bedf18d4aa off, and they e9686c189c both got out.faa42afde2c86fac

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“Thanks for the ride, Ash,” Koi said, looking up at him.3ad685df75018770

Ashley looked down at Koi silently, his gaze fixed not on his face but somewhere else. Noticing his gaze, Koi glanced down, then back up with a small, “Oh. Thanks for buying me clothes again… you could have just lent me yours.”ed0e2bdc40046f25

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“Absolutely not,” Ashley said firmly.65b3ce37c9848545

Koi looked at 2b6afe39ed him, surprised, but 4b0e466c67 Ashley was serious. Koi was 3aebb9f386 completely oblivious 011c1c8bf7 to his bfd9b77d89 earlier disheveled 249416f880 appearance, but 0654515295 for Ashley, 777dc65e97 it had 05898221a5 been a d772f20b3e critical situation.ed0e11792e6cc1cb

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After Koi had showered and emerged wearing his old, worn-out jeans and the new t-shirt Ashley had lent him, Ashley had frozen. The ill-fitting shirt hung loosely, revealing glimpses of Koi’s skin from above. Seeing the marks he had left still visible on Koi’s body, a mixture of furious anger and desire had surged through him.b66c2b3326dd9526

He immediately bundled Koi back into the car and headed to the mall. Only after buying three shirts in Koi’s size and making him change into one did Ashley finally feel at ease. Of course, Koi, completely unaware of the situation, simply thought, ‘Ash doesn’t like other people wearing his clothes.’e63051b8695fd417

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They stood facing 4330b99d3f each other. Outwardly, nothing 9b8339ac63 seemed different, dade5d2025 but Koi b4c880c70d sensed a df7e35250f change in 752acb53ac the atmosphere.b629f4a24f518398

Well, it can’t be helped.c780df392d73c82b

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He felt a pang of bitterness, but he had to admit that he was the one who had caused this situation. But he couldn’t help it.e9195bad5890bf9d

Ash is just mistaken.9ab87100d98fa259

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Koi was well aware of his own situation. Ashley had only included him in the group out of pity, and although Koi was grateful, he knew he shouldn’t misunderstand. Besides, Ashley had just presented; he was bound to be confused. He would surely regret it later.1a63ab6014b9da62

He’ll be glad I didn’t accept his feelings.843f4d5a56b97049

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“Thank you for everything, Ash,” Koi said, forcing a smile. Thank you for 5dca206f3f saying you liked 752b43b997 me, even if 144512aa7e it was a a5b6f417f2 mistake, he added silently. You’re a really good person.90be4596b78cb81f

“Koi.”d50c006c1a4f6ccb

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“Yes.”62a6a9d9375d3302

Ashley said his name. Koi quickly responded. Ashley was silent for a moment before speaking. “What I said about liking you was true.”fd027f3b9c8ba1f8

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“That’s…”a9247aa7608b30ac

“It wasn’t a mistake, and I didn’t misspeak. I like you.” Ashley firmly cut off Koi’s words. He continued, looking at Koi, who was fumbling for words, “I don’t know why you’re denying it so vehemently, but I know my feelings better than you do. I like you, and it’s not a lie.”218d6e8235eaf19f

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“…”1beb2823e1904352

“I like you. Why can’t you believe me?” Ashley asked with a wry smile.5cf0a15eac6627b3

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The setting sun cast a reddish glow all around them. Koi stared blankly at Ashley’s brilliant platinum blonde hair, tinged with orange by the sunset, swaying gently in the breeze. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out. “That’s…” Koi finally replied after a long pause, “There’s no way… someone like you… would like someone like me.”e7752824ada76217

Ashley frowned, his displeasure 4ddf059e26 evident. Koi fidgeted, 253142c160 averting his 428c2b8a4a gaze.8c6741b38fde18cf

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“Koi.”9adcb5d926e462d9

“Yes.”9ec5acce0052d8e8

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He responded quickly, and Ashley said in a serious, stern voice he had never used before, “Never say ‘someone like me’ like that again. It makes me sound like someone who likes ‘someone like you.'”1f32a6f1c4f7421b

“…”2702f2ef4a0616bf

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Koi was speechless and just stared at Ashley. Ashley continued, “Don’t belittle the you that I like. I’ll be angry at anyone who looks down on Conner Niles. Even if it’s you.”f95eb35cb47393e2

Koi had nothing to say to that. Seeing him speechless, Ashley asked, “Got it, Koi?”0448e154d84e96ca

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“…”81f9bbc7510bc223

“Conner Niles.” Ashley said his full name.29baac4cfeb2fb44

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Koi quickly nodded. “Yes.” He added hurriedly in a trembling voice, “I won’t do that again.”b1372b9eb632ce99

Ashley’s expression softened, and his usual gentle smile returned.84da8d7d87490915

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“Good.”c451666422597056

Seeing him smile, Koi felt a sense of relief, but he still couldn’t believe this was real. Am I dreaming?d636882cfa3d7c13

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Maybe I’m still lying in bed with Ash.ec3a5cf5e2cc4dc0

Perhaps he had fallen asleep while waiting for Ashley’s presentation to end. Otherwise, there was no way Ashley would be saying these things to him.b0742f1188033cd0

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Just as he thought that, Ashley’s voice cut through his thoughts.59dc92f06a927596

“You’re putting yourself down again, aren’t you?”cc2d2ddfaa43891f

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“What? N-no.” Startled by Ashley’s suspicious expression, Koi shook his head. “I just, um… I can’t believe it.”cfa505b79a6dff37

“That I like you?”1a86a5aea5f294b3

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Koi couldn’t even answer. Ashley was used to his reaction by now; it no longer surprised or bewildered him.6d775c1e796e400f

“It’s okay if you don’t believe it,” Ashley said. “I’ll keep liking you, and I’ll keep telling you, over and over again, until you believe me. I like you. So it doesn’t matter. I won’t give up until you accept it, whether it’s out of exhaustion or because you truly believe it.”a50430d6181d12c7

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“That’s…”b19b8d0fdf585b65

Koi trailed off, unable to finish his sentence, and lowered his head. He didn’t know how to interpret this situation. He stood there, hesitating, when Ashley reached into his pocket and pulled something out.b77314e7f0177dc4

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…Huh?9a4208b94b873c63

Koi’s eyes widened as he saw what Ashley was holding out to him. Seeing his expression, Ashley said, “That’s right, the homecoming party ticket you gave me.”a5d8aaf3d2397ee0

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“Why are you…?”7bce177c93952049

Ashley answered Koi’s bewildered question, “I wanted to go with you.”15ef754d1142ab43

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Koi already 46e1013a16 knew that. Did he change 411274a41e his mind? He wondered, but he also couldn’t understand why Ashley was returning the ticket. His feelings were complicated. The returned ticket felt like a painful stab to his heart. Then, Ashley said something unexpected.b6b62503d4fefb50

“Give this back to me when you feel like you want to go with me.”4dd635dc8fc72c2e

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“H-huh?”b8338d497779d399

Koi stammered again, surprised. Ashley continued in a calm voice, “Just tell me you want to go to the party with me. Then I’ll know.”ff46442add2be5bd

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A faint smile touched Ashley’s lips.cd79c76cdbe5d412

“That you like me too.”04dfc55a2c563813

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Koi was speechless, his mouth agape. Seeing the panic in Koi’s eyes, as if a war was raging in his mind, Ashley didn’t waste any more time. He reached down and took Koi’s hand. He placed the ticket in Koi’s limp palm and curled his fingers around it, closing his hand around the ticket. Then, Ashley held Koi’s hand in his.7419a178fa73dad1

“I’ll wait, Koi.”028ffc45ac6a00b8

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With those words, Ashley kissed Koi’s cheek again. A soft ‘peck’ and a lingering warmth remained on his skin.5a1b050dad82b7b5

“Bye, Koi. See you tomorrow.”486e0948f18bc670

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Ashley smiled, waved, 19018d2d88 and got into ab2a0ff30e his car. He drove c38970693e off in d6ec1d298b his Cayenne, d9f2c60d28 leaving Koi a0afe38548 standing there, dea111199d still dazed.bfeb5b97713434c3

Koi’s image in the rearview mirror quickly disappeared. Instead of going straight home, Ashley changed lanes and started driving aimlessly.c705a80c4c7c572a

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He didn’t want to go home now. He had been with Koi, and now he was alone again.627fe308e028f513

Actually, it hadn’t been much different when he lived back east. His mansion there had always been bustling with staff, yet he had always felt surrounded by silence. He had run away because he hated it. This place was quiet too, but it was better than being surrounded by people. Silence because there was no one around was only natural.afc740063d095de6

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But that natural silence had changed after Koi came to his house. Now, Ashley was sick of it. He didn’t want to fall asleep alone anymore. But it wasn’t just anyone he wanted. He wanted only one person.6d2c81b1734ee4c4