ASCP Ch 3
by kisses“Myeongseon-ah, good work. You’re staying for dinner, right? You didn’t get to eat properly earlier.”
As the business day ended and the dining hall became less crowded, Yangja approached, patting Myeongseon’s shoulder and spoke.
“Uh… are we all eating together? With the staff?”
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“Yeah. Come and eat with us.”
“Should… I?”
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Myeongseon glanced back and forth between the table being set up for the staff at one end of the hall and the entrance.
Is that Charcoal Grill Guy not eating with us?
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Myeongseon started walking towards the table, peeked into the kitchen, and then headed back toward the entrance.
“Should I just go to the charcoal grilling area? Pretend I’m just wandering around the yard…”
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“Myeongseon-ah! Come and eat!”
Startled by Jeongsik’s shout from behind, Myeongseon stopped and reluctantly turned back towards the table, stealing one last glance at the entrance. Jeongsik, seemed overjoyed that Myeongseon had worked in the garden. Beaming, he prepared a seat for Myeongseon next to his chair and gestured for him to come over.
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“Good work, our Myeongseon. Was it tough?”
Jeongsik patted Myeongseon’s shoulder as he sat down beside him. Myeongseon’s attention was still fixed on the entrance.
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“What’s so hard about working the counter for a few hours?”
Aedeok, a kitchen staff member, chided as he sat across from them.
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“It’s hard if you’ve never done it before.”
Jeongsik said defensively, still massaging Myeongseon’s shoulder with a proud look on his face. Myeongseon, annoyed by his father’s fussing, simply plastered a polite smile on her face without saying anything.
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The staff members gradually gathered around the table, and took their seats one by one, but the Charcoal Grill Guy was nowhere to be seen.
This is driving me crazy. I can’t just ask about him.
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Myeongseon was anxious but also busy responding to his father’s constant praise and Aedeok’s occasional remarks. When Yangja came and sat next to him, Myeongseon felt like a single leaf tossed about in a whirlwind of conversation between Yangja, Aedeok, and Jeongsik.
In the midst of this chaos, as he absentmindedly took a bite of food, he suddenly noticed him plop down at the end of the table.
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Myeongseon felt his pupils dilate like a cat’s once more as he snuck a glance at him.
“Thanks for the food.”
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Charcoal Grill Guy’s voice was deep, and surprisingly resonant for someone who seemed so quiet. He opened a soju bottle in front of him, filled a water glass to the brim, turned slightly to the side, and downed about half of it before starting to eat. He didn’t seem to participate or listen intently to the conversations, only offering brief replies to the kitchen staff member next to him.
He wasn’t close enough for Myeongseon to hear his voice or understand what he was saying. Just like during Myeongseon’s entire shift, he didn’t even glance in his direction.
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His physique is more fantastic up close.
Myeongseon barely touched his food, still feeling like that leaf in a storm, offering perfunctory responses to the conversation while simultaneously stealing glances at the end of the table.
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Ah, I should have sat over there. Why did Dad have to save my seat? He should have let me sit where I wanted. He’s no help at all.
Should I pretend to go get water and drop something near him? Or maybe ask for introductions to the staff so I can greet each one of them…?
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While Myeongseon was busy scheming, the Charcoal Grill Guy finished his meal, drained the remaining soju, and stood up.
“I enjoyed the meal.”
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He walked out of the dining hall without looking back. Watching him disappear, Myeongseon’s throat suddenly went dry. Imagining his skin against his body, and then hearing him moan in that deep voice, Myeongseon felt as if his own body was radiating heat like charcoal.
“Um… is he… new?”
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Myeongseon asked casually, gesturing towards the entrance with his chin.
“Who?”
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Yangja asked, her mouth full of a large lettuce wrap, glancing at the entrance.
“The guy in charge of the charcoal grill.”
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Jeongsik added.
Finally!
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Myeongseon leaned back slightly, looking expectantly at Jeongsik and Yangja, hoping they would continue the conversation about the Charcoal Grill Guy.
“Not that new.”
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Yangja replied, chewing her wrap and dipping a chili pepper in ssamjang. Jeongsik was busy mixing stew into his rice bowl, letting out little “Sseup, sseup” sounds as if it was so spicy.
Korean dipping sauce
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“….”
Myeongseon stared at them, frustrated that they weren’t continuing the conversation as he’d hoped. He mentally tore his hair out before calmly asking,
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“So, when did he start?”
“Hmm…” Jeongsik poured himself some water, blinking. “Has it been a month? A little over a month, right?” He looked at Yangja for confirmation.
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“Yeah, over a month. He started at the beginning of last month.”
“He works well. Calm and efficient.”
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“Totally different from that Jang guy before him. He’s much younger than Jang, but learned the ropes quickly.”
“Right, he picked it up fast. But that Jang guy was totally useless.”
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“Where did Jang go, anyway? Did he go somewhere near Bundang?”
“I don’t know. With his attitude and skills, he won’t last anywhere. Hopeless.”
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Talk about the Charcoal Grill Guy, not Jang! Who cares about Jang?! Who wants to hear about Jang?!
Myeongseon pounded his chest internally, then took another deep breath and calmly asked,
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“Ah, he’s young? How old is he?”
Even amidst Myeongseon’s frustration, he managed to steer the conversation back to his main target.
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“Twenty… something? Older than you, right?”
“Yeah, older than Myeongseon.”
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“Twenty-seven. Same age as my youngest daughter.”
Aedeok interjected.
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I love you, Aedeok!
Myeongseon thought, beaming at Aedeok with his most winning smile, thrilled to have finally gleaned a piece of information.
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“Your youngest daughter is going to America, isn’t she?” Jeongsik asked, deflating Myeongseon’s excitement again.
“Yeah. She might be going to study abroad. To study design or something.”
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“That’s cool, very cool.”
The conversation veered off course again.
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Myeongseon mentally noted down the number 27. His age wasn’t really that important, anyway. What Myeongseon needed to know was his sexual orientation.
Nobody here would know if he’s gay or not, obviosuely. He’d have to be at least bi for me to have a chance…
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Although, from what I can see, he’s 100% screaming straight.
Still, my gaydar’s so unreliable. You never know. It’s too early to give up.
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Should I slip out now? Pretend I’m taking a walk and go to the charcoal grilling area…?”
Just as Myeongseon shifted in his seat restlessly, looking around, the Charcoal Grill Guy suddenly appeared at the entrance.
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“I’m done cleaning up. I’ll head out first.”
His deep voice echoed across the hall.
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“Oh, okay. See you later.”
“Good work.”
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People around the table waved their goodbyes.
Fuck, don’t go!
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Myeongseon screamed inwardly, watching his figure disappear.
“Ugh…”
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He clenched his fists under the table and swallowed a sigh. The others around him resumed their conversation, completely oblivious to his inner turmoil.
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While driving home, Myeongseon could only think about the Charcoal Grill Guy.
Regret and longing filled his mind.
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He’d watched him for hours, yet their eyes hadn’t met even once, nor had they exchanged a single word. The man had only focused on moving the charcoal, and during dinner, his attention was solely on his food.
How can someone be so oblivious to their surroundings?
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It was the first time Myeongseon had encountered such a person. If they had at least made eye contact, he would have had some inkling of how the guy perceived him. Or if they had even a short conversation, he could have gauged the man’s attitude towards him…
He needed to find out if the guy was gay or not to figure out his next move.
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“Ha, shit…”
Myeongseon sighed deeply. No matter how much he thought about it, he felt regretful. He didn’t know if he’d ever see that kind of body again. That body, the perfect answer to all his prayers.
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He couldn’t just hang around the garden every day… Should he invite the staff over to his house for a meal? Would the Charcoal Grill Guy would come?
If only the guy’s sexual orientation was right, Myeongseon could make him fall head over heels for him. Honestly, what did he lack? He was tall, well-built, handsome, and had a nice voice. That’s why people like Dodo, whom he’d met for the first time today, fell for him so easily.
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How could they not? Even he’d fall for himself. And he was amazing in bed, too.
Myeongseon, with a satisfied smirk playing on his lips as he drove, when a serious expression suddenly crossed his face.
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Right, sex.
No one he’d slept with had ever been dissatisfied with him in bed. He was so good at catering to his partner. If they liked it gentle, he’d be gentle; if they liked it rough, he’d be rough.
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A ‘well-founded’ confidence suddenly welled up inside Myeongseon’s chest.
There were quite a few people who had told him how good it was after sex, people who, like Dodo, had truly fallen for him, and he had plenty of experience making bottoms, who claimed they’d never felt anything before, tremble with pleasure.
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That Charcoal Grill Guy will be totally hooked on him once they do it just one time. If he just knew the guy’s preferences, he could melt him completely. He could seriously make him addicted to sex.
He just needed to confirm whether the guy was gay or not.
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He looks like a total straight guy, but considering how useless my gaydar is, I need to keep an open mind.
And even if he is straight, he could be open-minded. Or I can try to persuade him after we get closer. The possibilities are endless, aren’t they? I mean, I am skilled after all.
Myeongseon grew more and more certain.
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He felt that if he could exchange even a few words with him, he could make him fall for him, sexually or personally. He could act seductive, affectionate, or even quickly assess the Charcoal Grill Guy’s personality and adapt accordingly.
Just let me sleep with you once. Just once.
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After that, he didn’t care what happened, he just wanted to have sex with that body once.
With a body like that, why let it go to waste? Wouldn’t the guy feel good being appreciated by someone who recognizes his worth?
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