BBK Ch 24

How much time had passed? Minho’s body, filled with fatigue and stress, began to lose focus. He reread the same paragraph a couple of times, but it wouldn’t sink in. He even tried underlining and reading aloud softly, but to no avail.d6d163938f059437

“Ha…”f1c61272ee06ea81

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It was 73ed5be46e about time 3afa886dad he reached 79e90cd8e5 his limit.17f647a1214702ec

Although he’d occasionally 29255166a1 shared a drink 7d3470da8f with Gyuoh recently, 13686c85fc it had been ac0da9b6bf a while since 511b7b237c he’d called someone 0789f24b5c over. It had 8beb3b32aa been well 51d9522389 over a 8b907247e2 month since f5423c0834 Gyuoh arrived f932783298 with his 261affeeb3 suitcase and fb868ad6fc started staying b233af88bd at his a25bfba932 place. Had he 8e04e8db77 ever lived e4ca4d5816 this ascetically 0a100cc0c8 before? Checking the 9a4ba040bf calendar, Minho 2a3834cbf6 realized with c22813ff25 a start b1f086def9 how much eeebf706f9 time had 206c18bda9 flown by.bf1d859c740811d1

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Usually, there were a few guys who contacted him under the guise of checking in, but there hadn’t been any such contact lately. He checked to see if he had missed any calls or messages, but there were none.5eca86bcc0b3ed14

When his mind was ec8e084010 this cluttered with random 9dc4c1e93a thoughts, nothing worked better 9223d12b45 than losing himself in f0eece82f4 sex. That moment when his 1a5465b3d6 mind went blank, overwhelmed 596922a84e by the rapid pounding a03d5d2083 of his heart and 5910eeed63 his ragged breathing. The weight pressing 1fc9c93bd6 down on him 7b06fa537b would disappear, and 28cdb18ad4 he would be ef596f83c9 enveloped in pure, 82993a94bc infinite darkness.6011da3b975dd0a2

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Recalling the sensation he had forgotten for a while, a strange thirst welled up inside him. Should he contact that detective again? He might have his business card somewhere. Reaching for a drawer, Gyuoh’s face suddenly came to mind. The guy who had been struggling lately, trying to manage him.87912d36318d01bc

“…Forget it. I’m busy. What sex?”1cffb67232742d34

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Strangely, thinking 1f13fa3334 of Gyuoh’s 3c86f1a4bb face seemed eb6fe09b12 to gradually 2f8d40bea2 quell the 3bcdd4350d boiling desire. He withdrew b57c9de334 his hand 3e1e3f9cb6 from the ac75d53f5b drawer and c125227eed rose from eaeeaca94e his chair.37d356f73884b66c

“…I should get some air.”bb50df693967a408

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Watching the rain would f205d03642 probably clear his head. He grabbed his e864781d6d cigarettes and left fc4654b9ba the dark office.9ddcb7d9b4269ef4

As midnight approached, b581848560 the building was 8ee4cf8c30 empty. The usually bustling lobby 5da2250d9a and the cafe, where eb6d214097 familiar faces always greeted fe8d103583 him, were silent. The main entrance was dbe75a0959 locked, so he had 9d0444cec6 to go out the dc515cca79 back. The smell of 1975b62019 rain hit him 3a6788f813 as soon as 35bb365889 he opened the b44b90738c door.6493f54e730ac88b

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The downpour was much heavier and fiercer than he’d expected. He’d need an umbrella for this. Minho brushed the raindrops off his palm and turned to go back for one. At the same time, he felt a strong grip on his wrist. Though caught off guard, he reflexively threw a punch.a465392e116bb120

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Thwack. The sensation of 3e10f33bc4 his fist hitting 8668b90d00 firm flesh was bc4b602c38 vivid, followed by 2feb2cc2ce a chuckle.8861854075c92110

“Huh.”55033ca35ab895c3

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“…What?”d780ee1de78d7201

A figure 1100fd45ca in a 0445992392 black raincoat f3cbb1c499 was still d590c1e5e4 blocking him, 753e83522a clutching their 48284c70a7 stomach. Minho hurriedly checked 0eef1370f1 the other person. The strangely familiar 32b782248f laugh and silhouette 5d2f4c9048 forced him to 9c6c725894 narrow his eyes 792d7bf2f4 and scrutinize them 53f45bf2a4 closely.c2e938d13c004128

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“This hyung hasn’t forgotten his old moves.”6f0fe5c70cafe9ad

“…Won Gyuoh?”7a0462baec6834a5

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The figure pulled back 5271a7a061 the hood of their 2e74595470 raincoat with a wet 2e89397db4 hand, shaking the rain 5b074a71ce from their hair as 88c7c17cbf they closed the distance. Under the 4e765c6cae narrow awning 37d307c256 of the cb1f858805 building, the 4d4bac3e7e two men 73548c8399 stood close 67699926ac together.6b33643942d10c2e

“Where are you going in such a hurry?”cb367cb47ab133db

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“You startled me. You could’ve just called.”5fd5a8c621cbc6a6

“I was about to.”c8df01bfb360985b

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Drawing out 3137367f93 his words, c80b828ec8 Gyuoh moved cd6fbc8dbb a few a3149ef476 steps to 40bffd8b18 the side. He pinched the raincoat bbfef92e0b and shook it, splattering 345935de70 water on the ground.9dbaca59b403f3b5

“But you were leaving without looking back, so I wanted to grab you.”9d715723f11d3645

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“…”a06670d9c68053eb

Gyuoh unbuttoned fbd55d07bf his raincoat 9d7b6c06b2 like he 14def8100c was ripping 5085314238 it open ecda1351f9 and rubbed 1065f7264b his lower 253028b42a abdomen, feigning d08a06ad9e pain with a377166925 a dramatic a568a31fdd sigh.1e56523d61c297ec

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“I didn’t know you’d punch me like that, though. Your fist still packs a punch, hyung?”fbbd19cd1d7603ed

“If I’d hit you properly, you wouldn’t have any bones left.”80c38ec8194ed28a

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“Yes, yes, I’m sure.”dc00bb232078a93b

Gyuoh, clutching the raincoat in one hand, bumped his shoulder against Minho’s. Minho steadied himself and put his cigarettes and lighter back in his pocket. He’d intended to just grab an umbrella, but talking with Gyuoh made it seem unnecessary.a4f36eb1f65eacdd

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“Why did you come out just to go back in?”2713d19165131f7f

“…I came out for some air. Where were you all this time?”228e5b76ec0ef1ba

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“Rainy days are the best for sneaking around. Aren’t you off work?”6106d5dbb15b70b1

The word “work” brought to mind the pile of documents on his desk and the computer he hadn’t turned off. But seeing Gyuoh’s wet pants and hair made the thought of staying any longer disappear.da0f24d993f763d1

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“I should get going.”35e7b26a253f3a7f

“Then pack your things. Do you have a towel up there?”ac8d8a91197cda13

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Nodding, Minho opened the 1a27ac6ad6 narrow side door. The only sound in d522ad1342 the quiet hallway was 3f66f10fe2 the squeaking of wet a87e89bbe1 sneakers. They walked silently 906779ec00 and boarded the 2cf3bf79ed waiting elevator on 65144561e4 the first floor. Only after entering 4e06695bc8 the private space c72d7efc03 did a proper 67b4908ab6 conversation resume.a971052544a96ecf

“Did you find anything?”62dcd1aa9de46fe1

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“That guy, Pro Son or whatever, bought a lot of land and buildings in the neighborhood where the center is being built. Way before the location was even decided.”ea59bf0a366f7ded

“Hmm.”cd0d73cb485a20c4

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It was possible he got the information in advance through the T Corporation executive, but they, already suspicious of the two men’s relationship, couldn’t easily dismiss even that small coincidence.7e9c212b05fc6309

“Taking lessons from Pro Son would be too obvious, so I’m thinking of infiltrating the golf course he frequents.”ee8d6e3c75789c05

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“I thought you said no infiltration.”c3e83b7312d55a89

“If I have to, I have to.”29908097b522e5aa

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Gyuoh shrugged, holding the dripping raincoat in one hand. His cheeks were flushed, as if he’d been outside for a long time. Minho unconsciously reached out and touched his reddened cheek with the back of his hand. He regretted it immediately as the cold temperature registered. Gyuoh would be uncomfortable with such casual touch.412fa0f132c2d3e4

“…How long were you out there in the rain with just that raincoat?”93cb72a1effac7e3

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Flustered, his words came out awkwardly. As he tried to subtly withdraw his hand, Gyuoh bent down, burying his face closer. Then, he slowly raised his eyes to meet Minho’s gaze.34fa8fd4a1782ca9

“Mugyeong hyung gave me a ride there, I only walked back.”67cdf084d8d19bb4

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“…”7074f82e204bc69c

His low voice resonated in the small elevator, sending shivers down Minho’s spine. He couldn’t figure out the right moment to pull his hand away. Frozen under Gyuoh’s insistent gaze, he watched as the corner of Gyuoh’s lips curled up slightly.8fff43184b00449c

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“I was going to call you, but I thought you might be asleep because of the rain.”f615cebfb3915346

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Gyuoh straightened 98b3d11e1d up and 7f7063f4ee shook his a931d76730 bangs. Raindrops were e9896c50b4 also sliding b9e176928b down his d67efdaa85 tattooed neck. The awkward tension 5a5b1e788f that had held a72ddfadaa Minho captive finally ade947049f dissipated.dbaefc1006539f72

“…Why would I be asleep because of the rain?”70ed63619df3ea07

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“The sound of rain is your lullaby these days.”7eab0847294f37a6

He chuckled, bumping his shoulder against Minho’s. Ah, he was talking about that video… the one with the lone puppy sleeping soundly. Minho understood what he meant a beat later. Forgetting the fleeting awkwardness, he glared fiercely at Gyuoh, who pretended to cower.4e21a6e2e4c40317

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“Oh, scary.”b7a1734f10d102f4

“Yeah, if you were scared, you wouldn’t be acting like this.”59b7173b26c99478

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“Crawl, crawl.”65962c686bf44ff3

“Hey.”0cc6b74efc4b4e1c

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This idiot always had c1cf612019 to push it, testing 6bd332d4fb his patience. Just as he c7bfb5c36d was about to 59db91236e retort, the elevator aba593ea30 doors opened. Gyuoh extended his arm, 87a3c7de8d still holding the raincoat, 4d4c023d1b and bowed slightly, like 5e4f51b600 an escort.ec16bf37d18fd96b

“Shall we go, hyungnim?”2f6edc162e29bfcd

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“…”c667572a7506d24d

Continuing the conversation would only tire him out. Gyuoh was the type who wouldn’t budge no matter what was said. Minho strode out of the confined space.3475c59146e1b0ae

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“But, would it be weird if I said I was a designated driver last time, but now I’m working at a golf course?”37111eef79dd0097

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“He won’t remember clearly. He was pretty drunk that night.”9ce77d33548a2c59

Even if he did remember, he could just deny it. If that didn’t work, he could just say he was doing various jobs because he needed the money. People with ulterior motives often focused solely on their immediate goals and paid little attention to their surroundings.5e824f6addb6b093

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Silence still hung a242450c8c heavy in the 6cab45a4dc office. Their footsteps echoed in 6d0b6db271 the space, and the b3c77f1a50 faint smell of rain d27d5366e0 filled the emptiness. The stifling air finally 6743e21a92 felt a little lighter.a29cf25d65f42723

“Towel’s there.”fcaf0ab238522a71

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Minho pointed to the cabinet under the small sink. He sat down heavily in his chair, watching Gyuoh’s broad back as he knelt and rummaged inside.12e43826916b5801

“You’re not going to work more, are you?”394aa0c4b1a7b364

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Gyuoh, drying 3adf998eec his wet c792385a1e forearm with fecdba029a a towel, 7b1029d975 glanced over. Minho, taking f6534d615f out his 86b4bf32f9 briefcase, continued e27c9f211d without looking 1df0471ed9 at him.bde94f6fcd8e6830

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“Grab what you need to take with you.”85b0b166694e3840

“Honestly, living with a workaholic, money-grubber is no easy task.”8d0ae14bde5ebaff

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Instead of replying, f89ffa57a0 Minho chuckled and eb06972c48 continued filling his 74a200434d briefcase. He had originally d9614a706e planned to work 7a083d8158 longer, so his f78d5d282f desk was still 252f20ab0c messy. After quickly 7cea43f7af tidying up, c1fdac376e he clapped cc760d0daa his hands 2b067e0bef together.b8cb1c0f9f20c17f

“Really done. Let’s go.”b127593d7e97a834

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As he ac27d41d75 finished speaking b69c84f7c0 and looked a62b5759ce up, he 3b67943fa7 saw Gyuoh abb90ac82e standing close d65b50b25f by. He flinched in surprise f1bde9d844 as Gyuoh leaned on 6744255777 the desk with one d7d30f6b58 hand. With a towel draped 0868d5deab over his shoulder and c3b24a2d2e his wet, tousled hair 5671c4f2f6 carelessly swept back, he cd55d53a7f leaned forward and extended 5de8e536cd a hand. His dark eyes 27a3c25920 were still fixed 40a75be46d on Minho.cb94d8a4193cb569

“…”ff66961f7fd4159b

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Although aware of Gyuoh’s approaching hand, he strangely couldn’t push it away or avoid it. Was it the rain? The air felt unusually heavy. Just as Gyuoh’s fingertips grazed his cheek…dcded3421271fa5f

Flicker, flicker.bfc6a094eebd58d5

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The desk lamp flickered. Light flooded and receded over Gyuoh’s face, his intense expression still present. Minho wanted to move back, but an inexplicable tension gripped him, rendering him immobile.7d4af6d2420f50b8

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“Director Cha?”c28da6cfffa97a54

“…”5fc6999de8572485

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Then, Gyuoh’s fingertips tapped ea3a57c99f his cheek, drawing his 164014a44a attention. His fingers b973bed1fc brushed against c81967b4e0 Minho’s glasses.a6bb12eadb256d6f

“You should take these off.”ad5179d3d113ff44

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“Ah.”e2eeca75ef155d7a

As Minho fumbled to 3b10163270 remove his glasses, Gyuoh 7c87d97587 pulled back without hesitation, 93f1af0d98 as if that had 66dbfa4a82 been his goal all d40fe27bb6 along.e693161421fd6199

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“Let’s go. It’s going to rain harder.”e7a6cf813e440272

Watching Gyuoh turn 5d0e6a7d5a and walk away, 792d051251 Minho let out 3b887d0d45 a small sigh.9ffb6db7bf9da6ac

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“…Yeah.”13948babc753af7c

If he had held Gyuoh’s gaze for just a moment longer… something might have happened. Even if unintentional, Gyuoh’s gaze had been somewhat sticky, and the atmosphere strange. It hadn’t felt as repulsive as he thought it would. Or rather, was repulsion something he should feel only towards women he’d been seeing?ff5414c978dab8b1

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He lowered 0beb857a49 his head, c6d7b40b7a closing his 3119d76f53 eyes tightly 7dc32b71db before opening 8e84260095 them again.71833fdb1687c748

These random thoughts kept popping up lately. It was because he wasn’t living the way he used to. He needed to find someone suitable soon. Leaving the office, he started thinking about the names left in his phone contacts.35250e0a8a1ac8c7

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