ODKO | Chapter 26

“It’s a side effect. If you call a doctor without thinking, I’ll kill you.”74c1b03d5858b44a

Did he really have to say it out loud? Cayenne’s expression, filled with his true feelings, clearly showed his resentment at being forced to reveal the reason himself.51510b1487963ad2

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Side effects? At first, Jack b3f86ebc05 was puzzled and ef1b7d2a14 frowned, but then 9f4d647c5c he remembered. The tranquilizer Cayenne had 626319f586 been smoking when they 87c713df86 first met in that 594832962b shabby warehouse.e84d23a71178336d

“…Follow me, I have something to give you.”9e96234239d755ec

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Finally, Jack understood why Cayenne was so adamant about refusing to see a doctor. If he got examined by a doctor who didn’t know, it would surely be revealed that he was an Omega.b71699ed4570c073

…Why didn’t I think of that? Jack, engulfed in self-deprecating feelings, lost his words, while Cayenne turned around with a frown. He seemed to have completely forgotten the excitement he showed during the sparring and the subtly kind attitude from the previous evening. A cold wind blew between them.ba37d869fe707ae2

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I see. Maybe I overstepped my bounds again. Jack’s shoulders slumped. He nodded his head and had no choice but to follow behind Cayenne.fa262d7799486b0d

Cayenne, seemingly b1b1f4c3f0 in a a9ef02e97d bad mood, ec8789fef5 entered the 251e70c061 building and bb46c75d3c started crossing ff72612308 the hallway d63edd7447 without saying cfb4abc941 a word 16a86baf25 or turning 034afe31d5 his head. Jack, feeling dd7f4c3c96 suffocated by 1db7daf8b8 the completely 768e8f473e sunken atmosphere, 1c3b5eaa05 just hurried e9f81273e6 his steps. Cayenne, walking 7f1bbe9772 briskly, crossed 998988055d the hallway ea20ae260c and headed ec23978327 for the 370c0b35c5 stairs. Realizing where he 4e345caeca was going, Jack 6ada439ed8 thought to himself, ef4d331d6f Oh.ffd6cc42b0c0655b

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“Are we going to the Commander’s room?”e5bfb7697b1aee7b

It was unexpected, considering he hadn’t even allowed Jack to see him off before.b992bec6af698640

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“I told you I have something to give you.”4120c41b51846d92

“If it’s about the coat, you can return it later.”2b9880e4128a34bc

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When Jack spoke, Cayenne d2024f4103 finally turned his head d0dabd8902 slightly and met his e1f81d121d eyes.f440e6c8d4980714

“…You’re talkative today.”0ea6184637365e30

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“Well, it seems like I’m making you uncomfortable….”7f898ea6edc2da23

Jack, feeling like he was about to break out in a cold sweat, tried to explain himself, but he couldn’t make sense of it. It might be unpleasant to keep pestering him when he said he was fine, but suddenly being dragged into a personal space he wasn’t even allowed to see the day before was puzzling. The coat could have been returned at the office.d80b7a181a09526d

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“I’m not uncomfortable. Take it while I’m thinking about it.”e7526a06dd9d7357

…Could it be that he’s concerned about what happened yesterday? When that thought crossed his mind, Cayenne spoke. His tone was much calmer than before.8e11498ea211c896

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Afraid of provoking af76c6dd2a him again, Jack c6f12ddf12 just nodded. His steps, as he 796ffd59be began to walk silently cf33147d08 again, became very complicated.b4ba657523e8746c

Surely not. It couldn’t be. But the wavering attitude could only be explained by that reason.6d56ccbbbf5e199b

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Maybe he was actually 1da012dd29 bothered by the fact 6c811193e9 that he had been 4e5b36e79d overly cautious when Jack 8ad1bb5323 offered to see him 7e06d99209 off, and he had c6e1c9add3 kept it in mind ccd2838190 all along.bdaa92b05a427d5d

So now, by casually bringing him to his room under the pretense of the coat, he wanted to show that yesterday’s event was just a joke and that he wasn’t being cautious anymore.d1729788c78896cf

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There was no other ec10639bf7 way to interpret it, 9b178206a8 but Jack inwardly bit 2ddc30facc the inside of his e37f551df9 lip, trying to deny 5e36de28ff it.280decdae70bdaff

…Surely not.398a33262a28ef1a

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If that’s the case, it’s too cute…71d6e1b4ca1bd41c

His face felt like it was about to flush. On one hand, he thought that someone so prickly and meticulous, and even older, wouldn’t do such a thing, but if that transparent plan was true, it was so cute he could die.c51417a77bb08900

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In this way, f7e04b58bc it was as 2086bf115d if he was a3bb9ec01e openly advertising that f2b6f9e0e6 he was very 78d2ec6e24 concerned about his 16cfa53d9e relationship with Jack, 7c43356ad7 despite his harsh 2083ebecb8 words.6847ac7374ded249

“What kind of sneaky thoughts are you having to make that face, huh?”2307ea1ea9763c83

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Even though he tried cce27dc4fe to hide his expression 62300e93ae as much as possible, 214137cb2f it must have shown.8ba858cc4e1528dc

Jack, suddenly reprimanded by Cayenne, tried to play dumb with “No, I’m not,” but Cayenne’s suspicious expression didn’t fade. He felt like Cayenne would get angry again if he voiced his suspicions.18318be8fdb9e3d5

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He needed to change the subject. Jack cleared his throat with a fake cough and walked down the hallway on the second floor, following Cayenne to the Commander’s bedroom.ae0971ff5bad2370

“By the way, the side effect you mentioned earlier, is it from the tranquilizer? I haven’t seen you smoke it recently.”75ee8ab1ada9d0f7

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“…This little rabbit, you’re really persistent.”865cdbc6d75f2d2d

Cayenne stopped in his tracks and turned around. Jack had to stop as well. It seemed the topic he brought up to change the subject was another landmine. The annoyance that seemed to be subsiding on Cayenne’s face was rising again.a6fb247400f01581

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“It’s not a topic I want to talk about, so why don’t you stop? You were quick-witted in unnecessary places, so why did you suddenly lose your sense?”78c9582d6155c41b

Ah, this is serious. Jack thought. There was a clear difference between being deliberately prickly because something was bothering him and being genuinely sensitive because it was a topic he didn’t want to discuss. The tightly furrowed brow and the calm blue eyes beneath it left no room for doubt; it was the latter.57c2a9564f5ac836

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“I’m worried, you know. What if you collapse….”d490244838754879

“I’ve never collapsed before.”cbe35ce9c8fb8d8a

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“Just because it hasn’t happened before doesn’t mean it won’t happen in the future.”af1c25701f467664

“Hey.”ea91d25b14e70eb3

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Cayenne’s voice dropped. Jack automatically shut his mouth.33817aa6a4d1a794

…He’s angry. There was no doubt. He hadn’t intended to provoke him again, so Jack was momentarily flustered by the low voice and unconsciously licked his dry lips.7e04fed2cb94478f

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“Are you going to keep pushing it? I told you to stop.”3e3441c10541f560

The low growl in his voice was anything but cute. Just when he thought they had gotten a bit closer, they were back to square one. But for some reason, even though he was a bit intimidated, he didn’t feel like backing down. There was a vague belief, or perhaps hope, that no matter how harsh Cayenne acted, he wouldn’t completely push him away.e2e7953b44ef2165

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“Why don’t you quit the tranquilizer?”4d6b949565256356

Relying on what might just be his delusion, Jack finally said what he had been holding back. It seemed like sparks flew from Cayenne’s eyes as he glared directly at Jack.d52de198c148eb54

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That was all Jack saw. In the moment Cayenne’s eyes, which had been expressing cold anger with an expressionless face, sharpened.bef8b529778bd732

The moment he thought he saw sparks, he was grabbed by the collar with tremendous force and slammed against the wall. With a thud, his back and the back of his head hit the wall, and only then did Jack realize that Cayenne had grabbed him by the collar. Before he could even register the pain, the back of his neck felt cold. With one hand gripping his collar and pinning him to the wall, Cayenne had drawn his sword with the other and was pressing the blade against Jack’s neck. The cold texture of the blade, laid horizontally, dangerously tickled his skin as if it could cut him at any moment.55f45cb621f53752

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…Oh no. Jack realized too late. He had completely forgotten that Cayenne was holding a sword after training.fea029f3aed15e55

“You’re picking a fight without knowing the value of your life, you damn bastard.”adf8cb4ddfbb72e8

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With the skill of someone who had done this more than once, Cayenne whispered from close range, aiming the sword at a distance that was dangerously close but wouldn’t cut. The tension in the air was on a different level from the previous swearing or harsh words. It was real killing intent, the kind you’d see on a battlefield.9ad8e386753fcae6

“Do you see me as an Omega who needs your management just because we did it once? How dare you give orders.”75fa441e999226df

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“That’s not what I meant.”0013aea7c2613e4d

“Of course, that’s what you meant. I let my guard down a bit, and now you’re getting cocky.”691e56aa0de4ab1a

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Damn, Cayenne muttered a low curse as if he was overwhelmed with anger. The atmosphere was so tense it felt like it could explode with the slightest wrong move, and Jack kept his mouth shut with a serious expression. But at the same time, he couldn’t help but wonder if this was really something to get so angry about. It was understandable to be upset about bringing up a topic he had emphasized he didn’t want to discuss, but was it really something to draw a sword over?29a7159da3188802

“What does it matter to you if I take tranquilizers and collapse, you bastard? I told you to mind your own business. Damn it, I told you to forget about what happened and stop staring holes into my face.”86faff89dde1d584

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Cayenne, whose sensitivity had reached its peak, didn’t hesitate to spew harsh words. The fierce cursing made Jack’s heart race. But it was definitely not because of fear. Jack didn’t flinch or look away from Cayenne’s intensity; instead, he stared right back at him.7951a107399eae70

“Did it bother you?”7283c03777525d16

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“What?”dc1821acb2653119

Cayenne’s brow twitched at Jack’s unexpected counter.2569efaf2ceba85d

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“Did it bother you so much that I kept looking at you and worrying about you?”f8707fab8fd3d4f3

It didn’t seem like he had heard those words, but somehow it felt like he had. It bothered him so much that he wanted Jack to stop looking, worrying, and meddling. It wasn’t just a slight annoyance he could brush off; it was a strong irritation that made him express anger and demand that Jack stop.a6e4fc3b54a761d1

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If taken at face value, stopping there would be the right thing to do, but Jack couldn’t. He felt a subtle sense of happiness.d08e61d412bbba04

Even though they had agreed to consider it as if nothing had happened, they had shared an intimate moment. Moreover, Cayenne, being an Omega, had said it was his first time. The first time for anything, whether good or bad, tends to be memorable. Regardless of how that first time remained in Cayenne’s memory, the fact that Jack had become someone who bothered him like a thorn in his side was an unbearable joy.571d3838b1b35273

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