EMP Chapter 22

“Huff, huff, I-I’m sorry. I’m sorry, agh!”

Park Juyeon crushed Kim Suhyeok’s groin with his boot. Already in a miserable state, Kim Suhyeok couldn’t even put up a decent resistance. His body jerked as if electrocuted, but Park Juyeon ignored it. Kim Suhyeok clung to him, crying, but Park Juyeon roughly shook him off and approached Kwon Jiwook. Kwon Jiwook, grimacing from the burning pain, looked up at Park Juyeon with a tense expression.

“They say birds of a feather flock together, and it seems true. I always knew one of you was stupid, but I thought the other one was smart. Turns out he’s just a pretender. What’s the difference between the two of you?”

“…….”

“I told you not to do anything stupid and to stay quiet… Ha. Never mind.”

Locking him in a room and draining his blood to the point where he couldn’t think straight only created obstacles that stimulated Kwon Jiwook. It was the same now. That face, which always reacted blankly to stimuli, now showed a hint of intelligence. Park Juyeon clicked his tongue softly.

“You… How did you find this place?”

“Never mind. Why bother wondering about that? The important thing is that Hyung tried to run away.”

Park Juyeon soon squatted down and grabbed Kwon Jiwook’s chin roughly with his blood-stained hand. The grip was much stronger than expected. Startled, Kwon Jiwook tried to back away, but the wall behind him prevented it. The tension made his mouth dry, and he held his breath. Park Juyeon, now close to his face, whispered:

“Today, I finally realized something. People can’t be fixed.”

“…….”

“Thank you. For giving me such a profound realization.”

The smile that barely lifted the corners of his mouth was chilling. Only then did Kwon Jiwook realize what he had done. He had believed Kim Suhyeok’s words that this was to save him and had done something ridiculous.

As he slowly stood up, the surroundings brightened, and the bloody, disheveled figure of Kim Suhyeok came into view. Kwon Jiwook bit his lower lip. It was clear that his brain had malfunctioned or been swayed the moment he answered the phone.

He had trusted someone so pathetic. Did Kwon Jiwook really have no self-respect left? Even regretting his actions now, it was too late to turn back.

“Earlier, when I came in, I saw this Sunbae getting hard. Did you see it? Hyung didn’t see it, did you?”

Park Juyeon whispered lazily, grabbing one of Kwon Jiwook’s arms and pulling him up. Kwon Jiwook was so tense that he could barely stand, but Park Juyeon casually ignored his struggle. When Kwon Jiwook tried to resist and break free, Park Juyeon gripped his arm so tightly it felt like it might shatter, forcing Kwon Jiwook to stand awkwardly in front of Kim Suhyeok.

“Looks like Sunbae was really expecting something. He pretends not to, but he’s actually into it.”

“What are you thinking? Let go and talk!”

“What I mean is, we should meet those expectations, even just a little.”

“What the… Ah!”

Kim Suhyeok lay motionless, his consciousness unclear. In a moment of distraction, Park Juyeon kicked Kwon Jiwook’s knee, forcing him to the ground. Ever since he had badly injured his knee, even the slightest impact caused pain. As his knee hit the floor again, a jolt of electricity shot through his body. “Fuck,” he cursed involuntarily.

“Agh! Fuck, ah, ugh…!”

“Oh, but I think I killed him while beating him up. Can this Sunbae get hard again?”

“…What, what?”

“It’s Hyung’s specialty, right? You practiced well while you were with me.”

Without hesitation, Park Juyeon grabbed the back of Kwon Jiwook’s head and pushed it between Kim Suhyeok’s legs. The series of actions was swift. Still reeling from the pain, Kwon Jiwook’s upper body collapsed. He tried to lift his head, but Park Juyeon’s firm grip held him down.

“Mmph, mmph…!!”

“…Ugh, ji, ugh, uh…”

“Ah, thank goodness. He hasn’t completely lost consciousness yet.”

With his face pressed against Kim Suhyeok’s crotch, Kwon Jiwook panicked as his nose and lips were rubbed against the fabric. He belatedly tried to resist by pushing against Kim Suhyeok’s thighs and body, but it was futile. As predicted, Kim Suhyeok’s groin grew warmer with each rub. You bastard. Who are you getting hard for? His mind went blank with rage. Kwon Jiwook closed his eyes tightly and cursed repeatedly.

“Doing it like this is, um, a bit unsightly. So… How about this?”

Kwon Jiwook’s head was roughly pushed away from Kim Suhyeok’s crotch. This wasn’t the first time he had been handled so roughly, but suddenly, his chest ached. It felt like his forgotten self-respect was being chipped away. Why? Because the location had changed, and he really felt like he had escaped from Park Juyeon? Kwon Jiwook glared at Park Juyeon as if it were the first day all over again, though his trembling body betrayed his defiance.

Park Juyeon skillfully removed Kim Suhyeok’s pants. After a moment of thought, he took the blood-soaked underwear and placed it over Kim Suhyeok’s face. Seeing the half-erect penis fully exposed, Park Juyeon smiled mischievously, finding it amusing.

Feeling a sense of eerie discomfort, Kwon Jiwook tried to back away, but his hair was grabbed, and his face was forced down again. This time, it was against bare skin, and Kwon Jiwook’s resistance grew more intense. To be rubbing his head against Kim Suhyeok’s dick… Kwon Jiwook gripped Park Juyeon’s wrist tightly and shook his head.

“No, fuck, I said no! Why are you doing this?”

“Tsk. Just rubbing it against your cheek won’t make it hard. Have you forgotten everything I taught you? I told you how to suck it properly.”

“I ca—can’t, ugh!”

“There’s nothing you can’t do. You just don’t want to.”

Park Juyeon roughly struck the back of Kwon Jiwook’s head as his resistance grew stronger. Taking advantage of Kwon Jiwook’s dizziness, he forced Kim Suhyeok’s penis into Kwon Jiwook’s mouth. The flesh that filled his mouth was still warm and, unnoticed, fully erect. Even in excruciating pain, the sensitive membranes of his mouth could feel it. Proof of this was Kim Suhyeok moaning and writhing from the tickling sensation below.

“Ugh…”

“Uwk, kkh…!”

“Move up.”

As Park Juyeon shook Kwon Jiwook’s head with the penis awkwardly in his mouth, Kwon Jiwook struggled to focus his vision. At first, he couldn’t comprehend what he was being told.

“What are you doing? Don’t you understand what I’m saying?”

“Huff, huff, haa…”

“Spread your hole. Put this bastard’s dick in.”

“Wha…”

Finally pulling the penis out, Kwon Jiwook wiped his mouth, covered in saliva, and tried to catch his breath. His face gradually contorted in shock. He was being told to take Kim Suhyeok’s penis inside him, right in front of him?

With a dazed expression, he looked up at Park Juyeon, but Park Juyeon remained resolute. His head was still pressed against the groin, his cheek firmly against the penis. His eyelids fluttered. The thought of what was touching his face entering him was unbearable. In that brief moment of hesitation, Park Juyeon impatiently grabbed Kwon Jiwook and pulled him up.

What did Park Juyeon want to achieve by pushing him this far? Kwon Jiwook’s face twisted as if he were about to cry. Understanding Park Juyeon’s intentions was difficult, and he was exhausted. Thinking about it only gave Kwon Jiwook a headache, so he should have given up long ago. But involving a third party changed everything.

Park Juyeon seemed to dislike the idea of being saved by someone. He wanted Kwon Jiwook to be isolated. Park Juyeon had ensured that Kwon Jiwook was alone, cut off from everyone else, and that no one but Park Juyeon could offer help.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t be causing such a scene just because someone had helped Kwon Jiwook. Whether calling it “help” was even appropriate at this point was questionable.

Regardless of what Kwon Jiwook thought, Park Juyeon didn’t care. He scoffed and positioned Kim Suhyeok’s body between Kwon Jiwook’s legs.

“This is strange. Until recently, you weren’t this defiant. Has a few hours without seeing me changed you this much? Really, do you like Suhyeok Sunbae that much?”

The words brought back memories of the abuse Kwon Jiwook had endured in the room. The tone was nothing special, just like usual. Kwon Jiwook had briefly forgotten how brutal and ruthless Park Juyeon could be, intoxicated by the fleeting joy of escape. A desperate cry finally escaped him.

“Pa—Park Juyeon. Park Juyeon. I told you not to do this, don’t do it!”

“Hyung, do you really think that’s what you should be saying right now? Don’t you know what you should be saying to me?”

“Ha…”

It was strange that Kwon Jiwook couldn’t recall the recent acts of violence he had endured just days ago. His face began to pale.

Come to think of it, disobeying Park Juyeon always resulted in punishment. He had forgotten that in his brief moment of exhilaration. That was his mistake.

Looking down at Kim Suhyeok’s face, it was far more gruesome up close than from a distance. His head felt numb, and his lower jaw trembled as he looked down. Park Juyeon leaned in and whispered in his ear.

“I don’t want to make Hyung like this. Besides your face and body, there’s nothing else worthwhile about you.”

“…….”

“I believe you understand my feelings.”

The voice, cold yet laced with laughter, sent shivers down Kwon Jiwook’s spine. He moved his lips, finally uttering the words he didn’t want to say, and hung his head.

“I—I was wrong. I made a mistake. I’m sorry, …I’m sorry. So please, stop now…….”

“Too late. Weren’t you two planning to run away together? You should have thought about this before doing that. Hmm? You should have thought about it.”

“I won’t do it again…….”

“Sit down.”

Park Juyeon placed his hand on Kwon Jiwook’s shoulder. This time, he didn’t use force. He simply pressed down slowly and firmly. If Kwon Jiwook didn’t resist now, there would be no more chances. But he couldn’t shake off that hand.

“Juyeon…….”

“Sit down.”

His body slowly lowered under the pressure of Park Juyeon’s hand. Before he fully sat on Kim Suhyeok’s pelvis, Park Juyeon guided Kim Suhyeok’s penis with his other hand, gently rubbing the tip against Kwon Jiwook’s hole. His legs, not yet fully lowered, trembled with tension.

“Uh, uhh…….”

“You’re taking it well, good.”

However, his trembling legs gradually gave way. Just as he had easily taken Lee Sangjin’s thick fingers, Kim Suhyeok’s penis also slid smoothly into his hole. Kwon Jiwook opened his mouth, his head shaking as if pleading to stop, to let him go. But eventually, he slumped down.

“…….”

His body, now limp with resignation, twitched slightly on top of Kim Suhyeok. He arched his back, clenching around the penetration. Even though it wasn’t deeply inserted, the sensation of the tip of the penis scraping against his inner walls was pleasurable in its own way.

Realizing this, he felt a dull shock, as if he had been hit on the back of the head. His body, which he had looked down upon, was feeling pleasure from taking in this despised man’s penis. Only then did Kwon Jiwook truly understand. Park Juyeon had changed everything about him.

“Why are you struggling so much? You’re already wide open. You’ve taken bigger things before.”

Kwon Jiwook’s hole had once been stretched wide enough to briefly take a fist. Though he had passed out immediately, it meant his hole had changed to accommodate a man. Despite this, his uncertainty remained, and Park Juyeon commanded:

“Move.”

“…….”

“Move, clench, and shake. Move like you’re riding a horse and tell me how this dick feels.”

“……Ugh…….”

A surge of sorrow welled up inside Kwon Jiwook. He couldn’t understand how he ended up in this situation. A moment of impulse had left him with nothing but regret. Still, he couldn’t resist, so he slowly and reluctantly moved up and down, taking the erect penis inside him. With each movement of his hips, he struggled to suppress the nausea rising from within. After a few movements, his pace gradually slowed and finally stopped.

“Ugh, ugh, I can’t do this, I… I want to stop, Juyeon… I’ll go, I’ll go back to your place. Okay? Let’s stop this. I don’t like this……!”

“…….”

Kwon Jiwook covered his mouth with his hand and muttered incoherently, his wandering gaze clearly showing he was not in his right mind. Park Juyeon simply watched him, tilting his head slightly.

“This is enough, isn’t it? I’ve reflected enough. I, I really, my head must have been messed up for a moment. It was just a mistake, Juyeon. Park Juyeon.”

“Hyung, how long are you going to live so carefree? You did something wrong. If you did something wrong, you should be punished, right? You don’t like this, you don’t like that. What do you want me to do? You shouldn’t have caused trouble in the first place.”

“But, but I really don’t like this, please, please. I’d rather take yours. Okay? Yours is fine.”

That was an unconsciously honest statement. Kwon Jiwook could genuinely take Park Juyeon’s penis more comfortably. Though the size was challenging, it was far less repulsive than someone else’s. Hearing this, Park Juyeon laughed hollowly. Kwon Jiwook’s concern for his own well-being in this situation was infuriating.

While Park Juyeon was barely restraining himself from killing someone, Kwon Jiwook was oblivious to his feelings and pleading weakly. Park Juyeon chuckled and briefly lowered his head. Yes, that’s how cornered he must feel. But those words shouldn’t have come out in this situation.

“Sometimes, I really wonder what’s going on in Hyung’s head.”

“…….”

“Don’t you think it’s ungrateful? I’ve fed you, bathed you, done everything for you, and you repay me by running away. It’s just unbelievable.”

“Ugh!”

Suddenly, the back of his neck was grabbed. With a forceful push, he was thrown forward, unable to resist. Kwon Jiwook found himself face-down on Kim Suhyeok’s neck, struggling.

“……. …….”

A large shadow loomed over his prostrate body. The moment he sensed the movement, his heart sank. No, it felt like all the blood in his body was draining away. Kwon Jiwook held his breath, and Park Juyeon, sensing his tension, pressed his body close from behind, laughing lowly.

“Why did you stop suddenly? Are you nervous? You said mine was fine.”

“Wa—wait…….”

“You’re trembling a lot. It’s almost pitiful.”

From the tailbone to the hollow between his buttocks, and into the hole already filled with someone else’s penis, Park Juyeon’s hard flesh moved meaningfully up and down against Kwon Jiwook’s buttocks. A terrible premonition washed over him. The heavy pressure at the entrance quickly turned into a tearing pain. Kwon Jiwook’s eyes widened in shock.

“Wa—wait, wait, just a, a moment, ah, ah, ahh…… Ahhh……!!”

“Our Hyung, you can take so much more than this.”

The blunt tip of his penis forced open the entrance and tried to push in. The hard penis, oblivious to the strain, relentlessly pressed forward, and the resisting hole slowly began to open. Kwon Jiwook opened his mouth wide and shook his head. No, no, it won’t go in! His ears turned red with pain, and his heart pounded wildly.

Kwon Jiwook was on the verge of losing his mind. Park Juyeon tightly wrapped one arm around Kwon Jiwook’s struggling body, ignoring his frantic cries and thrashing. He held his penis firmly to keep it from slipping out. The tight hole was difficult to stretch, but the smile on Park Juyeon’s lips didn’t fade. The increased internal pressure was also tough on Kim Suhyeok. A groan of pain escaped his previously silent mouth.

Even one thick penis felt like it was churning his insides. But now, with another added, Kwon Jiwook could barely even moan. Fearing that his lower body might be damaged, he trembled, and finally burst into tears, curling up. He gasped for breath, choking and sobbing.

“Sa—save me, please…”

“This is…”

Park Juyeon found it troublesome that Kwon Jiwook was crying so pitifully when he had only inserted half of his penis. Park Juyeon laughed softly, exhaling. He wanted to push even harder. This act was, after all, a punishment. Park Juyeon, already at the end of his patience, suddenly thrust the rest of his penis deep into Kwon Jiwook. The precariously stretched flesh finally tore.

“Ugh, huff, huff…!”

“Ha, wait, Hyung, too…”

Too tight. Park Juyeon muttered, but to Kwon Jiwook, it was just an excuse. I’m the one dying here, and you’re complaining about tightness? Sobbing, he lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against Kim Suhyeok’s shoulder, which was still lying there. His lower abdomen, pressed against Kim Suhyeok, felt strangely bloated, but he dared not confirm it.

Both Park Juyeon, eagerly thrusting into the resisting hole, and Kim Suhyeok, still hard and groaning, were equally terrifying. It was ridiculous. He thought he had shed all his pride, but it seemed some remained, making him miserable and tormented to the end. His body was ready for debauchery, but his mind still clung to past glories.

The excruciating pain began then. Park Juyeon, pressing firmly into the tight interior, straightened his back. Then, grabbing Kwon Jiwook’s head, he forcefully pushed it down and began to thrust violently in and out. The dry hole, barely accepting the intrusion, slowly moistened with fresh blood. But it was not enough to act as a lubricant.

“Ah! Ugh! It hurts, ugh, huff!”

“Ha, how… is this better than a fist, right? You’re not even passing out.”

Park Juyeon thrust relentlessly, and when Kwon Jiwook’s struggling weakened, he would grab his hair and shake him, or thrust deep into places Kim Suhyeok’s penis couldn’t reach, messily churning his insides. He was so engrossed in the act that sweat beaded on his cheeks.

The cold smile on Park Juyeon’s face hardened as the act continued. His body heated up, but his mind grew colder. Looking down at the trembling Kwon Jiwook, he slowly moved his hand down to his neck, then to his shoulder blades, tracing the spine and the muscles of his back under his clothes.

How could he only do this much? Park Juyeon always had a hint of pity for Kwon Jiwook, even though he knew he shouldn’t.

Park Juyeon gritted his teeth as he rapidly thrust into the now tighter passage. Despite the pain, Kwon Jiwook’s body convulsed honestly with each forceful impact.

“Ha, stop, please… stop… ah, huh…”

He must find even this act cruel. Yet, he wouldn’t think he deserves worse.

Park Juyeon clicked his tongue. Thinking this way helped him regain his composure. Although it was annoying that Kim Suhyeok’s penis, pressed against his, showed no signs of cooling down, he could now focus entirely on making Kwon Jiwook cry and break. The previously subdued thrusts grew violent again. Kwon Jiwook blinked his tired eyes rapidly, tears dropping onto Kim Suhyeok’s clothes with each blink.

“Every time you thrust deep and clench… ugh, it’s still the same…”

“Ugh, huh, ugh… I’m, I’m sorry, huh…”

“Did you really think you could be satisfied with this guy’s dick? Did you think your pussy could handle anything other than mine? After all this time, I’ve been fucking you with my dick, and you think someone else can satisfy you?”

Even though that’s not the case, why did you try to run away? Park Juyeon’s gritted teeth sounded bitter. Kwon Jiwook was at his physical and mental limit.

Perhaps from the moment he was locked in the room until today, all the relentless acts were just Park Juyeon’s plan, waiting for him to try to escape the trap.

Suddenly, he saw Kim Suhyeok’s pathetic figure with his underwear pulled over his head. Fuck, is this what your tiny brain planned? It was a perfect example of digging your own grave. Kwon Jiwook laughed bitterly, his face soaked with tears. Soon, he felt the tip of the penis thrusting inside him press firmly against something deep within his abdomen. Instantly, his vision spun, and his lower body, already numb, along with his mind, went blank.

“Huff, ha… ha…”

“Ugh, ugh…”

“With just this, really… ha ha.”

Park Juyeon laughed hollowly. There was no need to continue the act after Kwon Jiwook lost consciousness. He had done it to enjoy Kwon Jiwook’s reactions, and besides, the feeling of Kim Suhyeok’s penis against his wasn’t pleasant. Still, he had to cum, so he thrust a few more times and ejaculated. The advantage of Kwon Jiwook being unconscious was that he could thrust freely without concern for the two penises inside.

Park Juyeon slowly pulled out his still hard and hot penis. The gaping hole, which had been quivering, soon tightened around Kim Suhyeok’s penis. Whether Kim Suhyeok ejaculated inside or not was none of his business. The more he came, the easier the next insertion would be, so maybe it was a good thing? He shrugged off the idle thought and caught his breath.

Moments ago, they had been coupled like dogs, but Park Juyeon was already cleaned up and looking sharp as he opened the front door. Lee Woojin, who had been kicked out earlier, was standing there, leaning casually against the shoe rack.

“How’s the place?”

“All set.”

The three of them had been at it for a while, so there was plenty of time to prepare everything. Park Juyeon brought out the two he had tidied up inside. There was Kim Suhyeok, beaten to a pulp and limp, and Kwon Jiwook, handcuffed with his hands behind his back.

“What about Lee Sangjin?”

“Taken care of.”

“I was getting tired of seeing him act up, so this is good.”

Even though it was an ordinary conversation, Lee Woojin seemed somewhat displeased. When Park Juyeon tilted his head, asking what was wrong, Lee Woojin continued as if he had been waiting for this moment.

“Are you okay?”

“Why do you ask?”

“The guys you told to gather. Aren’t they just like Kwon Jiwook?”

Park Juyeon understood what he meant. It wasn’t entirely wrong. They were all notorious figures from their school days, known for their bad reputations. The difference was that these people were the opposite of Kwon Jiwook. However, Park Juyeon didn’t have the luxury to care about anyone other than Kwon Jiwook. He nodded lightly.

“Don’t bother pretending to care. Just do your job till the end.”

“Ah, yes. I was just giving you some unnecessary advice.”

“This is the last time for you and me too.”

Lee Woojin finally shut his mouth and stared at Park Juyeon. He already seemed relieved. Park Juyeon, who had spent his life obsessed with Kwon Jiwook, could only find relief in acts related to him. It was pitiful, but Lee Woojin and Park Juyeon didn’t have a close enough relationship to do more for each other. Either way, as Park Juyeon said, this was the end. Lee Woojin decided not to care anymore.

“By the way, are you going to move these guys as they are? Even him?”

“I feel sorry for him, blindly clinging to Hyung Jiwook. I want to make an excuse that I had no choice.”

“He’ll think you’re lying. He already thinks of you as some kind of… villain of the century.”

“That doesn’t matter.”

Kwon Jiwook wasn’t someone worthy of such excessive love. Maybe that’s why Park Juyeon didn’t like others showing interest in Kwon Jiwook. Everyone should know that Kwon Jiwook, with his simple and crude exterior, was a master at manipulating people’s hearts. If that was too much to ask…

“I just need them to understand how much I’ve had to hold back.”

Park Juyeon muttered to himself and started walking.

***

“Ugh, ow…….”

The first thing he felt upon regaining consciousness was pain. His body ached all over. Kim Suhyeok naturally tried to touch his throbbing head but soon realized he was tightly bound.

Today had been quite eventful. What was the last thing I did? He remembered being beaten by Park Juyeon, passing out from the pain, and overhearing strange conversations. Then, in a blur, Kwon Jiwook was on top of him…

“Huh.”

Only then did he wake up with a start, as if cold water had been poured over him. Kim Suhyeok, his eyes swollen, looked around frantically. Something felt ominous.

A dark, warehouse-like place. It was more like an abandoned building than a warehouse. No, it was more than just an abandoned building. Sinister tools were scattered everywhere. Bloodstained saws, wooden sticks, ropes hanging from the ceiling, and other tools suggested this was not an ordinary place.

In a corner of the space, he found himself tied to a pillar with a rope. He tried to move but gave up since he was tightly bound and his beaten body wouldn’t cooperate.

Suddenly, he heard the laughter of unfamiliar men. Looking around, he saw about eight men standing chaotically. Among them were several men, Lee Sangjin’s hyung, and Park Juyeon. Not far away, Kwon Jiwook was also there, relatively unharmed but unconscious.

Kwon Jiwook had a blood-crusted lower lip and his eyes were gently closed. His handsome face was calm, with only a slight frown. The fact that his penis had been inside that body during his fluctuating consciousness was still unbelievable. Thinking about it made his face flush unexpectedly.

…Damn it. Kim Suhyeok, what are you thinking in this situation? Being around these strange people must be messing with his morals.

The men slapped Kwon Jiwook’s cheek with the back of their hands and pushed his head around. The atmosphere wasn’t overly hostile, so Kim Suhyeok decided to listen to their conversation.

“I haven’t seen this bastard’s face in a long time. Right?”

“Just thinking about it still pisses me off.”

They laughed, mimicking punching motions in front of Kwon Jiwook. They weren’t the type to mess with civilians without a reason.

“But why did you suddenly call us here? What’s this about? You want us to beat up this guy?”

“That’s not why I called you.”

Park Juyeon, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. Everyone’s attention turned to him. He continued, unfazed.

“Lee Woojin. Did you call the right people?”

“Yes. These guys all got their asses kicked by Kwon Jiwook.”

“You bastard, why are you bringing that up again? Are you trying to use us as drinking buddies again? Fuck!”

“Hey, hey, wait, shut up.”

During middle and high school, Lee Woojin had called his old friends, guys who had been beaten up by Kwon Jiwook in fights. Only then did the men realize why they had been specifically called. They looked at Park Juyeon, thinking they might get a chance to fight again.

But Park Juyeon, who seemed like he was about to say more, ultimately remained silent. Lee Woojin, watching him, spoke up instead.

“Do you guys know who this is?”

“We don’t know, that’s why we’re quiet.”

Indeed, the men didn’t approach Park Juyeon recklessly or speak to him first. Kwon Jiwook was one thing, but there was also a badly beaten man tied up nearby, clearly a civilian. This pretty boy hadn’t said much, piquing their curiosity and interest.

Lee Woojin, still mindful of the quiet Park Juyeon, responded.

“You guys should know too. You know, back then, Kwon Jiwook was going around fucking young kids…”

“……?”

Suddenly, there was silence. Even Kim Suhyeok, who had been listening quietly, rolled his eyes. The context clearly suggested that Park Juyeon was the one being talked about.

The men paused, processing the situation, and then laughed awkwardly.

“What bullshit is this? Don’t tell me that’s what you’re talking about.”

“Fuck, you mean he was going around fucking kids looking like that? Just looking at him, he’s scary.”

The men, who looked like they had been around the block, glanced at Park Juyeon and muttered. They seemed uncertain. Back then, anyone who hung out with the tough crowds knew who Kwon Jiwook and Park Juyeon were, but Park Juyeon’s demeanor had changed so much that it was understandable.

Kwon Jiwook was infamous for causing trouble in the area. The only notorious rumor about him was that he was obsessed with young kids’ asses—a homo. Remembering this and looking directly at Park Juyeon, they could finally see a glimpse of his younger face—dark, pale, and pretty.

“Wow… you’ve grown up well. But after all that, your mind is still intact?”

“If it were me, I wouldn’t have been able to live with myself.”

Amidst the chuckling, Lee Woojin shifted his gaze slightly. Yes, he had grown up well. Although his mind had gone in a slightly different direction. Park Juyeon, listening to the murmurs, spoke calmly.

“Don’t talk about me like I’m not here. We don’t even know each other.”

“We’ve never met directly. But you were quite famous among the kids who hung out.”

“Why? How was I famous?”

His tone was genuinely curious. Kim Suhyeok held his breath and listened intently to what would follow.

“Did you guys share my sex photos? Or did a video get leaked?”

“……Hey, why would you say it like that…….”

Kim Suhyeok blinked several times, holding his breath. Why were photos and videos being mentioned here? Was he just casually bringing up the actions he had taken with Kwon Jiwook? Either way, his composure among these threatening men was surprisingly impressive.

Park Juyeon let out a deep sigh and brushed his hair back. Then, his eyes met Kim Suhyeok’s, who had been quietly listening to the conversation. Kim Suhyeok, forgetting his surprise, could only open and close his mouth slightly.

“…….”

“What’s this? You were awake.”

Suddenly, everyone’s gaze turned to Kim Suhyeok. The intense stares made his body shrink back. Park Juyeon straightened up from leaning against the wall and walked over slowly, asking,

“How was it earlier? I let you fuck him first out of kindness.”

“You mean these guys…”

Kim Suhyeok unconsciously looked down at his lower body and then looked up again. The act that had felt like a dream wasn’t just a dream. But more importantly, Park Juyeon’s words registered in his mind. These guys?

Kim Suhyeok looked around frantically. The men were also hearing this for the first time, and the atmosphere became strange for a moment. Only after a while did the men grasp the intention and laugh hollowly. They glanced at Kwon Jiwook, who had his eyes closed. But that was only at first. Their gazes quickly turned hostile.

Kim Suhyeok’s eyes widened in realization. It seemed like Park Juyeon was planning to have Kwon Jiwook gang-raped by these six or seven men. Why was he pushing someone to this extent? Kim Suhyeok suddenly felt a surge of emotion in his chest.

“Why… why are you like this?”

“What do you mean?”

“Why… never mind…”

Kim Suhyeok’s voice trembled. He couldn’t comprehend Park Juyeon’s actions.

From the beginning, he couldn’t understand why Park Juyeon sent him nude photos of Kwon Jiwook, or why he thought it was acceptable to kidnap and abuse someone. The more he thought about it, the more he realized that Park Juyeon’s psychology was beyond comprehension. But Kim Suhyeok was an ordinary person with common sense, so his reaction was understandable.

“You’re weird. You’re just… weird.”

“You think I’m weird?”

“Yes, you’re weird. Why are you doing this? We… we never did anything to harm you, did we? No, right?”

Kim Suhyeok spoke boldly, even though he looked like he was about to cry. Suddenly, an awkward silence filled the room. The men seemed to be holding back laughter, and Lee Woojin shook his head. Park Juyeon… Park Juyeon calmly shifted his gaze to Kwon Jiwook.

“Hmm. You see, memories can be forcefully erased by someone, like what happened to Hyung Jiwook. But even if left alone, they naturally fade away.”

What is he talking about? Kim Suhyeok furrowed his brow. Despite Kim Suhyeok’s growing frustration, Park Juyeon remained unfazed.

“But still, I used to want to kill him. But seeing him again, he looked decent enough. So I thought, if he just listened to me, stayed quiet, and lived under my control, he could live peacefully without anyone knowing what happened.”

“…You’re really something else. You’ve always been the same, from the beginning till now. You just live in your own world.”

It took a moment for Kim Suhyeok to process Park Juyeon’s words, his lips trembling as he suppressed his anger. Despite this, Park Juyeon found Kim Suhyeok’s reproach less annoying than before. He even smiled slightly as he looked at him again.

Watching Park Juyeon’s composed demeanor, Kim Suhyeok felt a growing frustration and hung his head. But he had to look up again at what he heard next.

“Sunbae, but do you like this person that much? Enough to endure the fear and save him?”

“It’s not about liking or not liking. It’s about human decency! How can you ignore someone’s human rights when they’re in that state with a leash around their neck? Do you think what you’re doing makes any sense?”

“…I don’t know. But you see, Hyung Jiwook doesn’t deserve to discuss human rights or anything like that.”

Park Juyeon walked over to Kwon Jiwook, who was starting to regain consciousness. He knelt down to match his eye level and turned Kwon Jiwook’s chin towards Kim Suhyeok. Kwon Jiwook’s eyes were still unfocused, not fully aware of the situation.

“I’ll tell you what Hyung Jiwook did to me. And I’ll show you exactly what happened.”

“How am I supposed to believe that?”

“Why are you like this? Whether Sunbae believes it or not doesn’t matter. Just don’t deny it directly.”

The familiar voice resonated softly nearby. Kwon Jiwook’s vision gradually became clearer.

“If someone denies what clearly happened, it would be very painful for them.”

The voice that had been buzzing since he was unconscious also became clearer. As his blurred mind regained focus and he looked around, he saw Park Juyeon standing close by, looking down at him with an unreadable expression.

Park Juyeon stared at Kwon Jiwook for a while before finally releasing the chin he had been holding. In that moment, Kwon Jiwook couldn’t think of anything. Suddenly, his heart started beating wildly. His mind was filled with a loud ringing, and his fingertips, restrained by handcuffs, began to tremble slightly.

Park Juyeon stood up again and remained silent for a while. It seemed like he didn’t know what to say. An unbreakable silence ensued.

“What is this?”

The one who broke the silence was none other than Kwon Jiwook. His eyes, which had been staring blankly into space, suddenly widened. He struggled to control his rough breath as he spoke.

“What is this? Why are those guys here? You, what…”

The men standing nearby looked familiar. They weren’t just some gangsters he had seen at a bar; they were guys he had clashed with throughout middle and high school. The problem was why they were here. On the other hand, Park Juyeon seemed to lose his strength.

“You recognize them as soon as you open your eyes. Interesting.”

“Of course, I do. Fuck, why are these bastards staring… Wait. Park Juyeon. Is that you? Did you bring them here?”

“…….”

“No way, oh, no way. You’re not thinking something weird with these guys, are you? That should be enough. Come on, say something.”

Park Juyeon looked at Kwon Jiwook with a cold gaze. How could this person’s brain only remember the wrong things and not the right ones? But it was okay. After all, he was here to remind Kwon Jiwook of those past events. Yes, let’s tell him everything. Let’s remind him of what he did and why he shouldn’t be treated this way…

As Park Juyeon was about to speak, a rough voice suddenly interrupted.

“I… Do I have to be this miserable just because I tried to run away once?”

“……What did you say?”

Park Juyeon doubted his own ears. Kwon Jiwook’s wide-open eyes didn’t even blink. Nevertheless, Kwon Jiwook continued in a hoarse voice.

“Isn’t it true? You brought these guys here to gang-rape me, didn’t you? Your head is full of thoughts like that. Fucking people, beating them, putting something up their ass, that’s all you think about. I get it. I get it, so can you please say something now?”

“What’s wrong with this guy? Is he really crazy? Park Juyeon, you step back for a moment…”

“Why are you doing this? I’m really pissed off now!”

Kwon Jiwook’s calm demeanor suddenly turned fierce. His face, contorted with fear and anxiety, screamed curses at Park Juyeon. His body trembled uncontrollably, and he spat out every curse he could think of. The trembling was almost like a seizure, but at least he could still form words despite his pale face. Kwon Jiwook’s wide-open eyes turned red with anger.

“Do you perhaps like me?”

Kwon Jiwook’s voice trembled mockingly, hitting Park Juyeon’s ears. Park Juyeon’s face hardened fiercely. The words came from someone incapable of reason, someone simple-minded. In other words, his actions might have seemed like the playful antics of a boy in love.

Park Juyeon couldn’t hide his shocked expression. He was speechless with disbelief. Noticing this, Kwon Jiwook’s lips curled up in a twisted smile, his face contorted as if he were crying rather than laughing.

“Wow, I guess I was right. I thought you liked that bastard Kim Suhyeok, but I was wrong. Are you doing this because you’re jealous of Kim Suhyeok? I really don’t understand. If it’s not jealousy, why are you keeping me locked up and raping me like this?”

“Park Juyeon, step back quickly.”

“Do you like me? Hyung asked you a question. Answer properly. Come on, don’t just stand there, give me an answer, you bastard!”

Unable to watch any longer, Lee Woojin stepped forward and punched Kwon Jiwook in the face. The dull, heavy sound echoed, but Kwon Jiwook, with bloodshot eyes, continued to shout defiantly. The handcuffs cut into his wrists, but he struggled violently, even trying to stand up and lunge forward. Lee Woojin struck him again, knocking him down.

“Are you crazy? Do you not understand the situation?”

“Get lost, Lee Woojin! You answer. Park Juyeon, you answer! Why are you tormenting me like this, fuck. What did I do wrong to deserve this?”

Kwon Jiwook was beyond reason. Even as he shouted randomly, tears streamed down his face, driven by overwhelming emotions. He gasped for breath, shaking his head wildly, and screamed out the feelings that consumed him. The men around him chuckled.

Park Juyeon took in the entire scene. Kwon Jiwook had always faced him with stubborn defiance. He had always been like that. Even when his spirit was broken and he couldn’t meet Park Juyeon’s gaze, his expressions always revealed his discontent.

But he had never lost his composure like this, no matter how angry he was.

This was clearly Park Juyeon’s mistake. He shouldn’t have believed that Kwon Jiwook wouldn’t go crazy no matter what he did. Park Juyeon stepped forward to restrain the raging Kwon Jiwook.

“That…”

“You crazy bastard. You really don’t remember anything. It’s amazing.”

At that moment, Lee Woojin stepped between them. He touched Kwon Jiwook’s cheek, who was still trembling and gasping for breath. Kwon Jiwook thrashed and tried to bite Lee Woojin’s finger. He really was like a mad dog.

“Juyeon, what did you tell me earlier? Not to pretend to care?”

“…….”

“Kid, look at yourself now. In my opinion, you can’t even talk directly to Kwon Jiwook. Don’t you think it’s too pathetic, even by your standards?”

He had no intention of denying those words. With no excuse to offer, Park Juyeon withdrew the hand that had been about to restrain him. His pale hand fell limply.

There had been numerous opportunities to speak up. When they first met, when he lured Kwon Jiwook into his house, and several times afterward when they faced each other, he could have clearly spoken about the wounds he had suffered. But Park Juyeon couldn’t do it.

“Why don’t you say something? I told Park Juyeon to speak up. Get lost!”

“It’s not easy to say such things when you think about what this guy did to you. Even back then, I thought, ‘What kind of insane bastard is this?’ And he’s still the same. It’s hilarious. Wow, I wish I could live as easily as you.”

“Shut up, you psycho bastards should just die. You hear me? You should die!”

“Oh, really? Okay, let’s say that’s true.”

Lee Woojin suddenly grabbed Kwon Jiwook’s jaw. He covered his mouth with his palm, making Kwon Jiwook struggle and scream with his blocked mouth. His red, tear-filled eyes glared fiercely at Lee Woojin.

“Why are you looking at me like that? It’s pathetic.”

“……! ……!”

“Do you remember what you did in middle school? Of course, you don’t. I made you that way.”

Lee Woojin’s cold, mocking gaze scanned the enraged man in front of him. This pitiful person couldn’t even grasp his own situation. Lee Woojin glanced at Park Juyeon.

Park Juyeon watched the scene with a calm, chilling expression. His handsome face grew even more somber. After a long silence, he finally nodded. It was a sign of permission, or perhaps resignation. Only then did Lee Woojin release Kwon Jiwook’s face with a push.

“Listen and judge. See if this bastard is really worthy of pity, if he deserves it.”

Those words were also directed at Kim Suhyeok, who was trembling in the corner. Soon, the men who had been watching from a distance began to surround Kwon Jiwook.