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.f13ad0926a61beed

“Ha…”04fa4457c805573f

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It was about 0f26ae170c time he reached 30a644efa3 his limit.f9b197620bd0aba3

Although he’d occasionally fcecca41bb shared a drink 1365359ec1 with Gyuoh recently, eb9770f969 it had been 028cd5b65e a while since 3f034a777c he’d called someone 8fd7f641d6 over. It had been 8ee12539a2 well over a 9e6c7a0393 month since Gyuoh 292efd9927 arrived with his 9cac990aea suitcase and started 029100ff97 staying at his 4fd73748ea place. Had he ever e65193f5d4 lived this ascetically b1fba22622 before? Checking the calendar, eb831faba9 Minho realized with a4ec658460 a start how 4739e52e93 much time had 65c7e6b6e9 flown by.56fa37fac745b0f3

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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.1bc412229952b7db

When his mind 59b352e800 was this cluttered a72cffca12 with random thoughts, 3a5a01a652 nothing worked better fa32f20a46 than losing himself 4683e7f65c in sex. That moment when 5b3bc18b2d his mind went d9bb30904c blank, overwhelmed by 0a721a58cf the rapid pounding 4dd7be7ddb of his heart 1d30772ca3 and his ragged 45abd8186f breathing. The weight pressing down e988047b73 on him would disappear, 87cd1d52d7 and he would be d4590af8ee enveloped in pure, infinite 18afde6ddf darkness.b1f23d3d87474b6a

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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.2f583b71ca884f67

“…Forget it. I’m busy. What sex?”5e2abfcc09499da0

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Strangely, thinking of Gyuoh’s 02e0f7b381 face seemed to gradually 4313665ed5 quell the boiling desire. He withdrew his hand a826bea315 from the drawer and a356ea0611 rose from his chair.568c668dabc70197

“…I should get some air.”08785698aefe8c1a

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Watching the rain cf8c2b8f75 would probably clear 4be3940836 his head. He grabbed his 1d9cd490ff cigarettes and left 6014e08b12 the dark office.6bb0fdbe4466a763

As midnight approached, ee28e66695 the building was 5115ef16be empty. The usually 0c2da9cf81 bustling lobby 8168cff748 and the 85468fbd54 cafe, where 6e2380b8e4 familiar faces e378272218 always greeted e6b518a93e him, were 77c37cf220 silent. The main entrance 63268d321e was locked, so 2db41a2e6b he had to 970b9e095d go out the 295e052cc3 back. The smell of 8505665703 rain hit him 4f7ecf8922 as soon as 8ee08affbf he opened the b4339bd2a0 door.d07376182dbd0aa9

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Swoosh.6eb3431ae4a505c3

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.eebe5349cd5c5f0c

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Thwack. The sensation c3c4196472 of his ee27a20733 fist hitting cd82777e9b firm flesh ee90c971a1 was vivid, 33d4ae4202 followed by c2b880f064 a chuckle.49479f56032271c0

“Huh.”f83f747dc63e45b5

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“…What?”6016356c90ec147d

A figure in a 159ade1b6a black raincoat was still 28a23a7760 blocking him, clutching their 05aa0571c4 stomach. Minho hurriedly checked 41012b4d3f the other person. The strangely familiar laugh 64d1044f97 and silhouette forced him aad48c4c56 to narrow his eyes 4edd4179c1 and scrutinize them closely.33c0a935483ec79e

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“This hyung hasn’t forgotten his old moves.”f70bd16ff3ffd1e6

“…Won Gyuoh?”6f216b20432f1d45

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The figure pulled a1d6b3cdc7 back the hood 2f6fb9eb33 of their raincoat 07dc85851e with a wet 39bbc669b6 hand, shaking the 44b4ca9539 rain from their c1fe093359 hair as they b7e626d99d closed the distance. Under the narrow awning 6883001ab3 of the building, the b985c49af8 two men stood close 0229c9c121 together.2b502594dd849009

“Where are you going in such a hurry?”2515f90a67f03636

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“You startled me. You could’ve just called.”6f1f3260aea95079

“I was about to.”6a575d92de618f4a

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Drawing out his words, 81d36f9236 Gyuoh moved a few dcf1799a13 steps to the side. He pinched the 34ef6870d6 raincoat and shook 0d54e570e2 it, splattering water 9b689d8117 on the ground.78dc523ed259b2b5

“But you were leaving without looking back, so I wanted to grab you.”ec42671314d965fd

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“…”bbc44e568ccddda3

Gyuoh unbuttoned d3a61cbf31 his raincoat a43613083d like he e49e2f8da5 was ripping f0b68fc1db it open cdd491f393 and rubbed 99f1074977 his lower 95c8580118 abdomen, feigning 2b396ab99e pain with 4b2ddcd923 a dramatic bd8ef5608b sigh.67f31c909ce3be41

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“I didn’t know you’d punch me like that, though. Your fist still packs a punch, hyung?”35f583d18c4a90a4

“If I’d hit you properly, you wouldn’t have any bones left.”6c74fce568d84feb

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“Yes, yes, I’m sure.”55117244cd639bed

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.38c5a04de02bc1e6

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“Why did you come out just to go back in?”d9811a6a13dd7aac

“…I came out for some air. Where were you all this time?”2c4050cbca8e59c7

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“Rainy days are the best for sneaking around. Aren’t you off work?”3851d0319223f1e9

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.fea81787ee760fde

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“I should get going.”280d196749c02291

“Then pack your things. Do you have a towel up there?”d7f7debf8c984f9e

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Nodding, Minho 825d24bff6 opened the 7e2c6ed88f narrow side 82ea940330 door. The only 1bba9dcfbc sound in b0924a4abc the quiet 045da0b887 hallway was 72517c689c the squeaking cd9fdf0dd3 of wet e8f3bbfba1 sneakers. They walked silently and a7cd4e2eb9 boarded the waiting elevator 91d5250bbc on the first floor. Only after bf888f31ed entering the ae00c30634 private space 36eb14e197 did a 56d80ca6d2 proper conversation b8d1d16dc9 resume.605a0ddea03110ea

“Did you find anything?”cf214ebd124a49eb

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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.”61b64f5ccf419713

“Hmm.”e79395aa4aad6197

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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.16aeed0d11a1a999

“Taking lessons from Pro Son would be too obvious, so I’m thinking of infiltrating the golf course he frequents.”6d3f2f653e0c4f2c

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“I thought you said no infiltration.”990dd66154e32e76

“If I have to, I have to.”68a96171f7cfd54b

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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.b6d16a0f463a3f91

“…How long were you out there in the rain with just that raincoat?”edea0c45d3bbbf9a

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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.66b5a938c8884c0c

“Mugyeong hyung gave me a ride there, I only walked back.”23edd43531b5580b

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“…”a5519239c0750fdd

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.413ff3e0239bcb31

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“I was going to call you, but I thought you might be asleep because of the rain.”a35eeb6e688a7cc8

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Gyuoh straightened 5d08f7f37c up and 383a090d12 shook his 5c7667a6ef bangs. Raindrops were also sliding aecfbd3840 down his tattooed neck. The awkward tension that da454cc3a6 had held Minho captive 9b08ec976a finally dissipated.58819fc656b813dc

“…Why would I be asleep because of the rain?”5c517fbf67584f6c

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“The sound of rain is your lullaby these days.”7e574d44ba751d03

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.87523df928217ccf

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“Oh, scary.”909d457c59d5426b

“Yeah, if you were scared, you wouldn’t be acting like this.”829a8770b65694a7

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“Crawl, crawl.”be4c12b59f34fca9

“Hey.”f6f3a19dcf07aa18

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This idiot 16c2006f19 always had e623837fe8 to push 7f32b4a580 it, testing 1c25854870 his patience. Just as 2f54071725 he was b7e5d32f0e about to 12b672b5f2 retort, the bc49fa073c elevator doors e5642fe165 opened. Gyuoh extended his arm, 770e19065d still holding the raincoat, 05fe03fd87 and bowed slightly, like 9fa2354ca6 an escort.39c12a941a30214a

“Shall we go, hyungnim?”9c77874bc280b17f

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“…”bb31c62cac826059

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.138cf3ca53e6e57c

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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?”598a1f8eb54f1892

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“He won’t remember clearly. He was pretty drunk that night.”efd608765bdab16b

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.e0a24c4cf0f0cb4c

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Silence still hung 3f99e5ce9d heavy in the d2f27502c2 office. Their footsteps echoed d8524868ad in the space, 7cafe33631 and the faint 8261f85d1d smell of rain 54ec8d3f77 filled the emptiness. The stifling 6db835a2cf air finally 459ade5fc5 felt a a9fc951007 little lighter.211d191a99e0b094

“Towel’s there.”247812ecf55f75e1

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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.0805b326d0564275

“You’re not going to work more, are you?”568b276def8e0bf3

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Gyuoh, drying 2a65f2e22b his wet e20c584901 forearm with ddbca01adf a towel, 1b7eb0cd4c glanced over. Minho, taking out f7eca37305 his briefcase, continued 0d81f967dc without looking at 3c989619a0 him.e708f7c7b71fd2dd

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“Grab what you need to take with you.”2df58c6f068e38ad

“Honestly, living with a workaholic, money-grubber is no easy task.”92862414d562fa4b

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Instead of 496838bd42 replying, Minho 053b3c35fe chuckled and 5bd9ffffbe continued filling 65bb9451eb his briefcase. He had originally 3ed94abc2c planned to work 73ef836d51 longer, so his 2bf911de11 desk was still 557292b912 messy. After quickly e64ddf5b92 tidying up, 670fded418 he clapped c88822d247 his hands 72686a94c1 together.8897ad00d797efa8

“Really done. Let’s go.”bb5dc8395a683fbe

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As he finished 994874f55b speaking and looked ad71b290a3 up, he saw 3dfed9d75f Gyuoh standing close dcc71eed3a by. He flinched 92d4cd5822 in surprise 5677b77245 as Gyuoh 6acb8bd41d leaned on fcf9d9eec8 the desk cb19dd11bc with one 1b2998dbe1 hand. With a towel draped 809e4f0fba over his shoulder and b8f62916ac his wet, tousled hair e4a74daafd carelessly swept back, he 7d50b7ead8 leaned forward and extended 5a49c91a24 a hand. His dark eyes fb2f1778bb were still fixed d81535c7c2 on Minho.ab890eaf0a5a68be

“…”e5348cc26afc8660

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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…35af1e1b1992b72d

Flicker, flicker.709499f4d92dc775

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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.2f6939f4ac2ee1ff

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“Director Cha?”5b0d0b8bc927e9de

“…”432e187e871c5fee

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Then, Gyuoh’s 96e20e720e fingertips tapped ec8978b3f7 his cheek, 9fe59e4aeb drawing his 3629277ad4 attention. His fingers brushed against 4b3da627db Minho’s glasses.c08fcd3cf841ac19

“You should take these off.”f925da52663d0a74

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“Ah.”0f922bef790b1191

As Minho fumbled to 8e62f0643b remove his glasses, Gyuoh bd14c2fb2e pulled back without hesitation, 8400815a3f as if that had e766846421 been his goal all e42ee69ebe along.7651b1936572f117

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“Let’s go. It’s going to rain harder.”81c797324bfbeb72

Watching Gyuoh turn and e7a63d4ee5 walk away, Minho let a2586b224d out a small sigh.80f085f23ebc1d9a

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“…Yeah.”ee8eaed7a51fc1c4

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?6a2808a192598d7b

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He lowered his head, e5ac9ef7e1 closing his eyes tightly 4e8a9fd932 before opening them again.90bfb82d96f4bb31

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.9b3368bec5f3f060

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