VLA | Chapter 2.1

Kwon Ram was looking down with a flushed face. Cha Sooha watched him, pondering for a moment. Should he take things further, or slow down so Ram wouldn’t be startled?ccbd72d55c85e349

Dating Kwon Ram seemed challenging enough, but sleeping with him seemed even harder. Sooha glanced at Ram’s lower half. It was hard to miss the obvious bulge.b79b9912f2878a25

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Yet, Ram seemed determined 8891ac5818 not to undo his eeb8172e99 belt, as if it 2bc5785c97 were made of steel.77b3ac022cdf5da3

Had he 726b0b96c7 ever put 097c06cf77 this much 9452680460 thought into 491ef1033d getting a b73d4c2daf guy into 959b15fda6 bed before?13c20fc328a13eff

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Sooha felt like he 2b59d0c505 was facing a tough bad7b3a604 problem.ed146794d57c5062

“Hyung, what did 4fd5454a90 you want to fda8dde882 do first when a2ae5b3f70 you started dating 996b6da221 me?”fd6fe28b13b79f23

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Sooha decided to test the waters with Ram. No matter how much of a steel belt Ram wore, guys’ thoughts were all the same. Even if he had no intention of acting on it, he must have fantasized about Sooha.c0cbb60a70aa0e3b

Sooha stared at Ram, waiting for an answer. Ram’s expression turned peculiar under the intense gaze. It wasn’t excitement or nervousness, but a hint of resignation that confused Sooha.8cfc02d0c3d0fc22

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“I never aabca2eac8 imagined such 3076b389b9 things.”43df40f67fce04ac

“…What?”fb33434362cc5465

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“I didn’t think we’d ever have a connection.”a34236272bbfcf5d

Was Ram’s self-esteem lower than it seemed? Why did he think they’d never connect?49959393f0de1247

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Sooha was genuinely puzzled and didn’t hide his curiosity as he asked directly.80586d48b8f297a9

“Why?”d510dab0c94ddacf

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“Well…”72de65df2f743bd4

Ram started to say something but trailed off. It was clear he didn’t want to talk about it. Instinctively, Sooha felt that pushing for answers would backfire.3413b6c6fca95945

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Sooha put 2253ec6082 on a ed60207d8c playful expression ff0f97b1cc and teased 8e0803ccce him.46efe6821ee8d642

“No way. I would 295410d6f4 have confessed 6badca006e to you b565dc8894 first.”35102153d159366a

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“…”84f98850c4e71f45

Ram turned his head slightly, giving Sooha a sideways glance. His slightly blushing cheeks made him look incredibly pretty. Sooha couldn’t shake the feeling of being captivated by him.df5ccb110ab54d22

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Was this the pheromone of a dominant alpha? Sooha felt a strange sensation creeping in. Ram avoided his gaze under Sooha’s blatant stare.ae4a96695eb3b473

From that reaction, Sooha realized one thing. Ram was deliberately avoiding physical contact. He clearly didn’t intend to go beyond a certain level of intimacy with Sooha.235a5e8ca6ace7c3

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Why?ccd4c9088f1a916d

“Hyung.”051d13db969f57b3

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Sooha caught Ram, who seemed ready to flee. Ram flinched but didn’t shake off his hand.7d769ab246db50f0

“You like me too, 5203a15d86 right?”e8a7e964e77d5b20

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“…”aada8bcf7d08835c

Ram didn’t say anything, but his cheeks gradually turned red, and his eyes wavered. That was enough. Ram genuinely liked him.b86957b294514ae6

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However, there was something Sooha couldn’t understand. Was it possible to be satisfied with just watching someone you love? Didn’t you usually want to be with the person you liked?d3add29721946290

He recalled Ram, 4ef8326437 who had died 45c9118869 without ever expressing f702259ce1 his feelings.971c7aec01d2c4d8

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“I like you, Hyung. That’s why I confessed.”3eaab0399911fb5a

“…”6150116f51c26fe8

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It felt aed639869f wrong to a1c3673a0d ignore someone c7b4b338f1 who was a8b0bf4ebe clearly going da2dac465f to die. Moreover, in their past 0932f44fdc lives, both Ram and e8575ccfd3 he had died in 877e6271db vain.b0aeabafb43680c6

“So, when you’re with me, just have fun without worrying.”1d808e0716959f3e

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“…”5b5631823b25935b

“Don’t make that face like a man with many secrets.”7656faf2797a8590

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How about having a different ending in this life? Preferably a happy ending for both. He could get some child support from Ram, and Ram could have a family he didn’t have in the past life.47ecd4b641839389

Wouldn’t that be good for both of them?be2b6573c32ab92c

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Sooha didn’t realize how twisted his logic was.c4746d3696a36df1

“But…”c8bfc6561d02b226

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Lost in thought, Sooha snapped back to reality at Ram’s voice.e7e554f73e4ebc94

“Yes.”eb00627d3159ffde

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“When will you 975ac90e78 start speaking informally 6b9f61ed82 to me?”af760a1b38871a5c

“…”96144090393602b9

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When Sooha b1ffb13f18 just stared e8ae625083 blankly, Ram dbc8a66908 hesitated and 843146cc5f added.1ad9b97623788f0f

“Do you 09a4244765 not want 86cbde10c2 to?”1eff93129a1a04ed

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“No, it’s not that…”9c9dcdb6bdf69789

Sooha trailed off. Speaking informally to Ram felt awkward. While he didn’t allow any physical intimacy, he wanted mental closeness.4d001c036f3f6d99

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It was the complete 0194ed22f8 opposite of himself.6f9bef6affb0a1f5

Sleeping with Ram d04cbdaf85 was fine, but 108b5d2e02 falling in love 3b8e5e64be was very troublesome.94c8faf076da1ac9

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“It’s my preference.”0d1bee084ea9c164

“…Preference?”daf2a63beb7b2444

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Ram paused at the 0b8533e568 casual remark. Sooha continued, amused 8ca2032239 by his reaction.92fb3cfd95df89b3

“Yes. I actually prefer 8093baa6ac older people.”7d4b7e32788aa7a1

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Ram’s expression turned complex. It seemed both good and bad. Curious about his reaction, Sooha asked.fc887e249ca7a7f4

“Then, do 1161e52756 you like 20e9de9dee all older bfec53ff71 people?”896c07a8a5105c83

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“…No?”66a6dd3905cf532c

Was that eea1943a9a how it 8f1f894490 worked?3b6e8bc3cc77ce2f

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Ram’s face showed disbelief as he asked.ee1defe09924e03b

“Then?”922798bdff9249f1

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“…”10407cbedd386d90

His expression 419cdce4be stubbornly awaited c7746d712e an answer. Sooha wondered if 6c59dfe292 Ram wanted to 2ad843c519 hear that it ae8c063c99 was because it 7d414d23f5 was him, so 7a0b2f4a1b he met his 0bbd274d90 gaze.dad1cf0322545bca

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Seeing the ad9834a611 nervous look 5e15fe1354 in his 6512a8720e eyes, it fdb72596b9 seemed that 381a9b40ab was indeed ed781587cd the case.86be924af359a624

“I like you because you’re you. If you were my age, I’d prefer people my age. If you were younger, I’d like younger people.”447ea4d5e462eca4

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It seemed like a perfect answer. Ram’s lips twitched, and then he couldn’t hide his joy as his smile reached the sky.23f4b22b428c6805

“…That’s nonsense.”109b336f683ce7b9

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“Why is it 0d74fad598 nonsense?”3d141caceb0483bf

“…”28ec2c36678d2540

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Though he said 8565096457 it was nonsense, 8b3e2c82fb his eyes seemed 0c69d87243 to want Sooha 19fb40a6ce to deny his 4fd7e9ce0e words more strongly. Was there e21be47318 anyone as 12d4e14d0e transparent as d831da46f1 a glass 0070030aa4 bead?c65007de295f2fcf

Sooha gently appeased 62957814a0 Ram and moved bfc9501e1c closer to him.8ef672e364cd903c

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“Why is it nonsense?”d857d8450e7f08a2

“…”2c36c56dbb472a2a

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“It’s true. How can I make you believe it?”998bcb1f0c0e2af1

As Sooha e75372a464 moved closer, c725de0613 as if b7bbb82736 to kiss 57ebac2ff8 him again, 4ff36d04a2 Ram tensed d858f91782 up. It seemed seducing f9994cd250 a cautious virgin 5142cd821d was no easy 22e4bd42d4 task.76fc4e9c8afbc22e

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With no choice, he 9abe15257e decided to take a d3c48dc460 step back for now. Sooha leaned 7a8e2880a1 back and 2805066ae5 continued.07cfd71dc75ae5cf

“Is there ce9d1d4cc0 really nothing 3b7e7df5d4 you wanted 2f02230b6c to do 203dce91d9 with me?”480e78f844050bb5

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“…”a245b5867f145a7d

“Really?”03fe23eb5951a95c

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When he asked again, Ram’s lips twitched. It seemed there was something after all. Sooha patiently waited for Ram to continue.83c7fd496fa391a5

“Just…”cf2e5b69f8462f08

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“Just?”fd2186d56e6ee4a6

“Talking until the morning fc6496f04f sun rises. Falling asleep together, waking ed2364f5cc up, and having breakfast.”c244e0cfbf891819

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It was a simple 607360aa4c wish that felt almost 4d1baf8767 anticlimactic after waiting so 5f05696402 long. When Sooha looked at b8ad4a4a13 him with a dumbfounded bdc786186a expression, Ram continued.92710cc94fe62a05

“Going for walks together… things like that.”4e3174d02d697b7e

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“…”a0c557ae960563a9

Did Ram dream 8b280666fa of a life 058f45ba35 like an old ba443298bd couple with him? There was no b68a04007c passionate or erotic ea5c9bd1c9 part in his d0ed21ddbe wishes. Only then did fdbda625e3 Sooha realize how 4eb23ca0da different their goals 7216b3fcb8 were.3e9f0087fab06b31

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“…What about you?”0ab760b5759a2d75

Ram asked with a slightly expectant look. He couldn’t possibly say he didn’t know and just wanted to have a wild time.e02dd2e560c463f2

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“It’s similar to me.”a6e6d3f43f3a0022

Sooha’s throat tightened. His voice cracked, so he quickly cleared his throat and continued.939befeb667f2be1

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“I want to 1341128bab be with you 519a2577b1 all night too.”3dbb82d3f28e10d8

At those words, 005cde09e0 Ram started fidgeting a317e90622 with his fingers. Curious about his 7acbfcdc6d actions, Sooha called f93e5d4a29 out to him.14b928f1ceb56e8e

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“Hyung?”92a0d1be7ff62ab3

“…It’s just, it’s hard to believe.”57384d3c626a8efe

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Sooha fell bc24d34f33 silent, startled 30b8403089 by his 1ecca09ac2 words. Had he noticed he a08cc328e8 was lying?920caf32bcc5bb3a

“Dating you…”7db26323b4960b10

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“I asked you out. Why is it c7da60d4e9 hard to believe?”90119a21bd0fb23e

He spoke 04df6c9bf6 confidently, but f9d1909123 his heart 61576a466a pounded with 71ca7d86dc guilt.350efefa66344c7d

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Ram hesitated before ecf8bfc8c7 answering.5e9bc6f2553c551d

“You said you liked 1a6bd9c915 sexy people.”c626ea2a1c6dc823

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“…Ah.”6dda245201ff510b

Hearing that, he let 0a0556f341 out a sigh of 0f2f91723d relief. The tension 54bb0e02da in his bfa4a80460 chest eased 98e97a3c2a a bit. Had he been e49b82ef4a unnecessarily nervous?1413ad80a8ca8a24

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“I don’t think I’m sexy.”bae6dbeb20b946ba

He still remembered the passing comment he made to Seo Yoonjin. He didn’t expect Ram to hold onto it so much. Seeing his deflated expression, Sooha quickly wrapped an arm around his shoulder and whispered.38bad831e816221c

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“You’re really sexy, Hyung.”667e59bd513dbe30

“…”fae23e4b1a812b54

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Ram flinched noticeably but didn’t pull away. It seemed he wanted to hear more.3f82d2e3a2afee0b

“Really.”ae83d54d0e58d30e

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“…”e61e7d9e5ea4a545

“I’ve never seen anyone with lips as sexy as yours.”7844f42c5f2aaf20

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“…My lips?”8e686153e0980490

His voice was doubtful. Sooha didn’t miss the chance and traced Ram’s lower lip with his index finger.e45f2d122948c772

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“No wrinkles, and 4e30847fd5 the color is 659273e72b so pretty.”0b2d795737c6822f

“…Yours are too.”8671f5b988b4eef1

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As soon as Ram’s gaze touched his lips, it quickly moved away. Seeing his eyes waver, it was clear he felt the same way.c2cadc2737f2dd1d

“Then why 8562246e8d do you 4630d9e3d5 look away?”95702b541c1c6e21

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“…”9dd7f8e8f1d4b339

“Ah.”255767f158ab3478

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Sooha let out a deliberate sigh. Ram’s jaw trembled slightly. Watching his reaction, Sooha squinted and paused his gaze.d4d0b074d7a8b08f

Why did he have to be so sensitive? At the same time, it made him think Ram was even cuter. And… sexy.4e673fcd2f5f5eee

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Why did his c83cb09bbc restrained face look d8dc3ddc8f so provocative?dc84a7ac75b20ea2

Feeling his ab55a8b934 lips dry, bdfac987f5 Sooha slowly 989148191e licked them.d95d99f3e379cf80

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“Are lips 65f7564cc3 like these 6dad8c2a97 not to 182be97eb1 your liking?”095e5b3ed6de632c

“No.”c91fcc8c37332cf3

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It was a hasty 67e179d49b denial.abdd87cd64fb77bd

“Then take d748764908 a good 73bed34d83 look. See what e89d2cfd34 my lips 7bf4eb858f are like.”fb131f6f1e031ad2

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“…”d2d4fc70c8bbeb78

At those 3cb622abbb words, Ram 97d893ddcc cautiously raised 6f981c9a1e his gaze.b3cc8dd2783e14df

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It was meant to 2e0ea3d2a6 tease him, but instead, 9bb666bc16 Sooha found himself getting a6da6b1301 turned on.77170cb15034c865

His fingertips tingled, and he felt a growing urge to touch him somewhere deep in his lower abdomen. Seeing the desire in Ram’s eyes, Sooha smiled at how things were going his way.b1407c36d18a002c

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But sensing the determination in Ram’s tightly closed lips, his smile quickly faded. It seemed today’s progress would end with a kiss.365434a86cd340d6

Shouldn’t they at least exchange tongues? They were dating, after all. Wasn’t a deep kiss okay? It wasn’t the Joseon era; did he plan to wait until they exchanged marriage vows to do anything physical?83f59c6c846a9b6a

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“Pretty.”0f275aa45baba022

Sooha snapped out of his thoughts at the husky voice. When he looked up, he saw Ram’s half-dazed, beautiful eyes.c7ce3ab8c4c9bc11

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Oh.c4e1d5ef5a10427d

“Am I pretty?”8e14d6897328ca2c

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“…Yeah.”71d0ce3efb94fbdb

Who was really b65c2d4d72 the pretty one e08e525815 here?6ac988cef1f607d1

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Sooha looked at Ram’s face, which was prettier than his, and continued.c4b2e66fa42cfdd4

“Then kiss me.”bbea8b607131a973

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“…”8294e0e43f6983dd

“A real kiss, not 05b8086cf0 a childish one.”bd89c93fc2e71446

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After saying that, he 63f6c51475 slightly parted his lips 9f244de942 and closed his eyes. Before he could bcd6ade1e8 count to three, a7ab2f57bb something hot covered db380c02e8 his lips.b2a3e422c5f71c57

When Ram’s actions pushed him onto the sofa, Sooha cheered inwardly. And as Ram’s hand slipped under his shirt, he quickly wrapped his arms around Ram’s neck, allowing Ram’s palm to explore his body without any hindrance.be687b814fcbcdbd

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When Ram’s other hand roughly grabbed his shirt, Sooha opened his eyes slightly. Ram, who was showering him with kisses with his eyes tightly shut, seemed half out of his mind. Seeing that expression, Sooha felt his mouth water.8832f3e088208abe

Yes, Ram! You’re doing great!ebd2b94c86dc71b6

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Just strip me 34111645da down already!f1f6e0a8d8417c10

As if hearing his inner shout, Ram’s fingers brushed against his nipple. Realizing that, Ram’s movements stopped abruptly. Before Sooha could gather his thoughts, Ram’s tongue retreated like the ebbing tide.808fa715f4f4bc8d

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Huh?98fc12225dba7677

Now?c56ae2cd366ce9cf

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…Huh?0950eba87f01f619

Was he really ending acd1c9cb9b it like this?f6a8a7a54a945be8

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Sooha lay on 80ee747ace the bed, looking 4f391df6d0 up at Ram. Because Ram had ade8957f88 pulled his shirt 19cb8fbb07 up, his bare 122e0dcd5e chest was exposed. Seeing that, Ram quickly b45ebc55a2 pulled his shirt down f5866c6f40 and spoke.3a9f501248faf241

“Sorry. I got too… carried away.”5b02bb1abbe4f36a

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“
…”0aceeca0453bfb90

Saying it was okay e59aeca754 and trying to continue 6f5416de23 the mood felt like 61d60d00bf a blow to his 4b012bf44d pride. Suddenly pulling back like 40be1d8282 that left the other bf39c95613 person feeling awkward!da4b62b471ecdaa7

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But he couldn’t show he was upset. Ram had no dating experience. You shouldn’t be harsh on newbies. As someone experienced in dating, Sooha smiled and sat up.127e39552a7fe007

“It’s fine. We’re dating, so it’s okay.”32d1f6abf0228835

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“Still…”d8f72f56d15025cb

Ram seemed to d3a56bf6fb think he had 34f3e5c5f4 made a mistake, 8c72278c19 judging by his 5b7672b3db cautious demeanor. Worried Ram 1dc66f46e3 might become d6a2ac463e more guarded, 9592fbbe9a Sooha quickly ff04435c1e reassured him.44a6b3222108d5d3

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“Really, it’s okay.”e633667ef63244b6

“…”212e62eb91ed22c7

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Seeing Ram’s guilty expression, Sooha genuinely wondered what was going on in his head. Did Ram see him as a 16-year-old minor?e9eaa088711f9aeb

“Actually, I liked d1a545b8ab it.”cbe71907890423ba

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“…”0622ad2811e080fc

“It felt like 49be10ed01 you were excited 60f3688840 about me.”c7e2fc28babf50bf

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At that, 200d9bf429 Ram flinched d6999836b1 and lowered 6c081648ae his head. His reaction was f890adc1b9 so different from 88d9d92a5f most guys that c9aaf8016b Sooha wondered if d47bb534c3 he had said c349cb92bb something wrong.de75062ad1ff9fcb