LMUC Ch 15

He was burning up. Even the worst colds he’d ever had couldn’t compare to this fever. And strangely, a sweet, unfamiliar scent lingered around him. He felt like he recognized it. He’d definitely smelled it somewhere. It was the same, yet different. …Whose was it? He wondered hazily.d70b853bc5345aa1

‘Whose’…?bcf7430c443a0308

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“Ugh…”1cb6b9cc87b88b96

The moment he thought f839d03df3 that, a stabbing pain 69f41dd06a shot through his eyes. Ashley groaned and covered 9c8dc519ef his eyes with his 00299da899 hands. His whole body 2478d5d503 felt like it 7a18039e61 was on fire. The heat was 36ebf6abcb unbearable, yet a 5dba3b7fad languidness spread through 48d650fa7e him, making him 9a390c64dd unwilling to move 478f48afc4 even a finger. He could b231b5fabf think of d966730bda only one 94435e13d6 thing:baffd74d02d3f546

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I need 8b4ad9ab95 to release be3a35238c this heat 365c04ce87 somewhere.109887dcc8c5531a

Koi.da62151e7060c19f

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Ashley whispered 54744b7309 his name 235577c146 between ragged 24b358bc18 breaths. Koi, Koi, Koi. His eyes continued to ache, his body burned, but Koi’s name kept repeating in his mind. I want to 63ad8cd16c hold you, kiss 6f5004f471 you.8fb23edf7f0423d0

Ah, if I 6d78db87af could just hold 8cccb5965e you and pour c5d18ea424 everything inside you.4ff93743402cb2e7

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A deep sigh mixed with a suppressed moan escaped his lips. He had never felt such an intense desire before. If Koi were here right now, he wouldn’t hesitate. He would tear off his clothes, lick and suck his skin, and mark him all over. Even if Koi cried, trembled in fear, and begged him to stop, he wouldn’t listen. You, you, you. Ashley chanted internally, his 7265cc6201 mind consumed by a 0519f57c28 single thought.e5b1bf0af87842ec

I will make a89a11dec5 you my omega.6765047c61a16a5e

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“Ash…”8e1ff65efa7e4729

A familiar 3898aa1bf7 voice suddenly a34df3f7e7 echoed in 17da26046b his mind. Ashley blinked, panting, e28658281e still lying in 99e013c5d1 bed.8aaa43048c538e20

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He couldn’t tell if this was a dream or reality, if he was still trapped in his delirium. He remained motionless, and a moment later, the voice spoke again.80aff0bc83b5f199

“Ash, it’s me. Koi.”38df69cde2d9f9ac

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The moment he recognized the voice, Ashley’s mind went completely blank.7a134ff44270ce93

“Ash…”da115776f96622a1

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Koi hesitantly entered the d49186500b room. As with the 9d8ac20023 rest of the b450024a7a mansion, the lights 1a6659e657 were off. Only the faint glow 2d01adc304 of the night seeped 0cb54d9f1d in through the windows. Stepping inside, Koi cautiously 20472436ff called his name.a4786ef0d52ae690

“Um, sorry to bother you so suddenly. I called, but you didn’t answer…”fe61417555c7de36

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He spoke the words he had prepared, then hesitated and asked, “Are you feeling very sick? Another cold? I brought some soup and medicine, just in case…”56f344e90ebffc22

Koi paused, waiting for a response. Ashley remained silent. He hadn’t said a single word.1bbf32b924c46c02

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Maybe he’s angry with me.b6e4ed5961e72b8b

Koi’s heart ached, but he couldn’t just turn back after coming this far. He took another step inside.c498bb6447efa49f

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“Ash, um… is it okay if I come closer?”3bacb77995add582

He cautiously asked 31d727177a for permission, but c2dcecfb6c again, there was cf45ca586c no response. Koi slowly approached the e0398fea09 bed, one step at 7d0fe46d27 a time.0b5629c4bc7dce8f

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Maybe he’s asleep, Koi thought. Ashley had 0c384ded1f been delirious 241f92c03d with fever aa1e839df2 before, only ceb7b8309c waking up df06bc701b after Koi 7c57bf9033 had made 2e1d3f7982 him soup.4d6808398a93daab

He must 83af35e1a9 be really eeacd14b00 ill.b6f20776a1741613

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Feeling a surge of 8aa50a5974 sympathy and concern, Koi 1c8947e47f continued walking. A lump 60eb0b1e12 was visible 4f0c68c35e under the 3fd5d04951 blankets. Ashley was definitely a95dd94321 lying there, covered 5457184f45 up.2036278fc3f07ba2

Koi planned to lift the blanket just a little, check Ashley’s face, and then decide whether to heat up the soup. But honestly, more than anything… he just desperately wanted to see his face. Koi took a deep breath and spoke.13c8e39d204c70ae

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“Ash…”e93ccae486f75ba1

He whispered and gently 8f67f373e4 grasped the edge of bb029314bc the sheet. Suddenly, an 3505fdadcc arm shot 6843eadbc3 out from 2e3f47988e under the bb4a111703 covers, and 23c0df58e2 he was 7b12c3c432 yanked onto 668124e776 the bed.37ed917eb6de0368

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“…Ah!”dd57a321b6f7eae3

He cried cdf186cda5 out in 9489fc75b2 surprise as 1494b41cc2 he landed d5e6631e17 on the 9d6b22f374 mattress. When Koi finally de8d255bef looked up, Ashley 6c32b8b75a was on top 06b2e822e0 of him, staring 262dd1b0b5 down, breathing heavily.c20bc873a7dee617

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He suddenly remembered this 703b3b74be happening before. Back then, Ashley had 4c84b990ab a cold, and Koi be70b4722b had come to check 351cba918b on him, worried.6cb909dfe3282ed4

But now, it b2f7666328 was different. Ashley seemed delirious, 8ce9ec2700 his breathing ragged, a18a0d44f6 Koi looking up 0f49c5c5ab at him—nothing had ba61c98040 changed, yet there 62d6286464 was this unsettling 95fd1691c4 difference.effdf43bad75d0d5

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I’m scared.8d54b51c77630618

Koi swallowed hard. He couldn’t move, as if frozen by Ashley’s gaze. He could only stare back.61d4f3b9689e0c35

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Pant, pant.11f3b5ce57d7d937

Ashley’s harsh breathing filled the air. Koi’s eyes widened as he watched Ashley lean over him.bb3bd539aed881ff

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“Ah…!”9daff8f272d9921e

He involuntarily cried out as his wrists were seized and held tightly. Ashley’s grip was almost painful, as if he thought Koi would run away.40137b6910b32c69

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“A-Ash…”4e1ee364841b47c0

He spoke in a trembling voice, wanting to reassure Ashley that he was there and wouldn’t leave. Just then, Ashley nuzzled his face against Koi’s chest and inhaled deeply.957af4656f383967

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It tickles…!96d8df6d87dda777

Wherever Ashley’s breath touched, a warmth spread through his skin. Koi tried to wriggle away, but with his wrists trapped, he couldn’t escape or push Ashley off.9ec17e5b1c9eb31d

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Sniff, sniff. Rough breaths, like a dog sniffing, tickled his chest. Ashley’s fever was intense. Koi felt as if he was being burned by Ashley’s heat.053378626391ad6b

“Ash…”a89b5365442a88d4

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He called Ashley’s name anxiously between his increasingly rapid breaths. Suddenly, Ashley grabbed his shirt with his teeth and yanked. The old, worn fabric ripped easily, exposing his pale skin.4354a2c428794d5c

Haah…3b1764b3e69353d1

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A hot breath escaped Ashley’s lips. What he craved was right in front of him. A yearning, as if he’d wanted this his entire life, consumed him. Unable to resist, he opened his mouth wide and bit down hard.675281618ee44dfb

“Ah…!”97d4b040c86a98bc

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Koi moaned involuntarily and squeezed his eyes shut. But it didn’t stop there. Ashley continued, sucking hard on his skin. With each pull, a strange, unfamiliar feeling pulsed through Koi’s lower body, the sensitive flesh growing wet and slick in Ashley’s mouth.43d795e96c2c1cdc

“A-Ash… it hurts…”44629f50313fb6a3

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Koi whimpered, but Ashley didn’t seem to hear. Instead, he bit down harder.f4552779b8fa20d5

Koi gasped and tears welled up in his eyes. But Ashley didn’t stop; he continued to nip and gnaw at the sensitive skin, as if he would devour it whole. Koi trembled, fear coursing through him.f48989e6149921ef

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He felt something squirming beneath him. Ashley pressed down on it with his body, pinning Koi’s trapped wrists with his hands, keeping him immobile. This small, thin body was nothing. With just a little force, Koi was completely helpless, only able to cry.cc75d9015182d380

Haah…c448b9564308ae63

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A long sigh, laced with a moan, escaped Ashley’s lips. The flesh in his mouth was so soft and fragrant. He could taste it forever and never tire of it. He closed his lips and nipped at the small, protruding nub with his teeth.ab7cb87238e1a046

“Ah, it hurts, Ash, it hurts!”d828241192582fe6

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A cry echoed from above. The bud, now swollen, was incredibly soft and sensitive. Koi bucked again, but it was useless, his legs kicking weakly in the air. The only part of him free was the part of his legs that extended beyond Ashley’s body.f69e618737a2085e

“Huuuh…”58d104fc429cbf2c

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Koi finally started 8820493f44 to cry openly, e372311aa8 tears streaming down fae892cd41 his face. Ashley finally lifted 8ac89f4694 his head, pulling 3962383c9c away from the abc153be47 chest he had 8a8ac6ee40 been so fixated 6ea0f84b53 on. Koi looked at 7357dc28c5 him, tears streaming dfa2cdce37 down his face.f516dc44af3f286c

Ah.2288e59e50887ecb

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An involuntary sigh escaped Ashley’s lips. Could there be a more pitiful and depraved sight? Seeing Koi cry like this only intensified the burning in his gut.f58dabfc7d0183a6

I have to have c51a547e57 him now. I have to pour 72bee1a578 everything inside Koi. Over and over, until 7b64ba2e6a I overflow.Koi, you’re going to carry my child. Koi, get pregnant. Carry my child.721f53f3b74fba66

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You’re mine.b35969cf87ac1ded

“Ah, ah…”479411540c5871ea

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He moved the hand that had been holding Koi’s wrist down to his inner thigh, spreading his legs wide open. A cry escaped Koi’s lips.63842e01b1d0fbcd

“A-Ash, wh-what are you—”e50f6b773f1e57ae

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He couldn’t finish his sentence. He tried to push Ashley’s hand away with his newly freed hand, but it was no use.1a36fb24ffef7f75

“No, stop it!”906250cd142de306

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“Stop it!” Koi shouted desperately. But Ashley was just annoyed. He covered Koi’s yelling mouth with his hand.194b43a2edb782f0

Koi’s hands were finally free, but even with all his might, he couldn’t overcome Ashley’s single hand. Ignoring Koi’s struggles to remove the hand covering his mouth, Ashley unzipped his pants.c3bc7907aec5a7fe

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Koi continued to writhe beneath him. Ashley, with one hand still clamped over Koi’s mouth, reached down with the other and grabbed his hip.885928c6c9d06f06

I’m going to have Koi. Right here, right now.ae84e4644c107c01

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Oh, how I’ve longed for this.52b3ca3d75934d20

“…!”629e531d1c8ef0d4

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Just as he positioned himself to enter Koi, their eyes met. Koi, his face streaked with tears, was desperately trying to pry Ashley’s hand away from his mouth.978636031f24f924

Pant, pant.fe86125b45246a49

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Their breaths mingled. Ashley, panting, watched Koi’s futile efforts, his own face flushed. Another tear rolled down Koi’s cheek.3dbc68bb09fba41e

I’m scared.35fa303897bdb3ae

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Fear paralyzed him. He had 8ddaca0ce4 never seen 2e6193a8a2 Ashley like ad3d29b843 this. Ashley was b8e531f793 always gentle 294200dc44 with him. He always 3a42516bb7 said his ab9437c6bb name in 4063b5d6f7 a soft, f65dd12a29 kind voice.b7cb832328837428

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Always, every time.197b34f25ef29ba7

The gentle, silver-blue cb75d914eb eyes that always 20be275beb looked at him 01eaea8cbf with such warmth 82f0b6900d were gone. Now, only 90b2ed74ce violet eyes, 6e65e5b088 darkened as 3e15ea2c18 if consumed e4e9246287 by a ddd8aace3f bottomless void, e9e82ebb9f stared back c94355d662 at him.22fccf6b6792bd41

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This isn’t Ash.3d60ad88b74535bf

Koi struggled against him, 96f1dfc9fd hitting his shoulder, thrashing 262c9c18a4 his body. But he 263d7d7167 knew it 9e459669eb was useless.71394d9034dc44a7

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Then who 6f235116f2 is this?92c8382faa178767

“Hic, hic…”b2c73686f16f102d

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He choked back a sob and grabbed Ashley’s wrists. Please, stop this… Come back to your senses.549b3aeb2bcbc169

Ash.6c074d5901a237da

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Suddenly, Koi heard Ashley’s laughter. The cheerful, clear laughter that always sounded so carefree.b35471f8de9b50b7

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The voice that 04c8023cd1 called his name.6032dac9b53e5d9e

<‘Koi.’>0b28b45a5c0a2bda

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If he comes back to his senses…bcb85f08bbe5635c

Koi thought vaguely. If he remembers this…94474a66c8cb2167

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How hurt he will f04070dcca be.87c67451526d91a0

He knew Ashley. Or at least, 66972ee205 he thought he 6344da39c3 did. Ashley would blame 4f32832145 himself terribly. He would regret this b775bd6a7d moment forever.5ac549c357147ac4

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The thought of Ashley’s anguished face made Koi’s strength give way. The hands that had been desperately trying to pry Ashley off hesitated, then moved to cup his face instead.422b4244fface034

Ashley, panting, could only watch as Koi cupped his cheeks. Koi closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around Ashley’s neck.689d9c855aab7cee

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As if 7618730b8d everything was ac68fa2e3b alright.b8495acffac5be14

Ah.4e5975533a97f6ca

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It was as if a veil had been lifted from his eyes. Ashley’s eyes widened, and he looked again at the face beneath him.d0443cc1e1669f80

Koi is crying.91f1aea95f65681a

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Ashley’s vision cleared, and all his senses returned, sharper than ever. The small body writhing beneath him, and what he had been about to do.d4d90c61bf83aaa4

I… Koi…48dca61809347750

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How could I…?274a3bbeb43e9bbf

Ashley abruptly bd8b1cbecf sat up e869b97758 and bit 8fbdd90bde down hard 143ca3feaf on his 01e46b4782 own arm.aa38ad2fedabce9b

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“Ash…!”16a3e64aaec22c24

Koi screamed, his face pale. But Ashley didn’t stop. He bit down harder, tearing a chunk of flesh from his arm.fdb95515b314c384

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Blood welled up, staining the sheets crimson. Koi scrambled up and reached for him, but Ashley recoiled, yelling, “Stay back…!”579e94d3634dd94b

Koi flinched and froze 2e4c5e97fa at his harsh tone. Ashley, ignoring his bleeding 23dc84a751 arm, reached out to f702c90e98 Koi with his other 8627e8de72 hand.120a80ee66f25660

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“Don’t come near me. Get out, now. You… shouldn’t be here.”bf94b4e8eb9d6c14

“Ash.”54df05d845ad388a

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Between ragged breaths, Koi said his name again. His eyes darted between Ashley’s face and his bleeding arm, his voice filled with desperation.87eb66ffe0369892

“We need to take care of your arm, please… It’s okay, Ash. I’m okay.”1b7f8edd71075c72

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“What do you mean, okay?! I was about to rape you!”658a423dd80a34c6

Ashley yelled again. Koi flinched, but he wasn’t afraid like before. He felt a pang of sympathy for Ashley, seeing how distressed he was.6f18a69aef3f2cde

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“Ash, I told you it’s okay. But your arm… your arm is bleeding a lot. Please, let’s…”f8d6108362a93094

“Do you really not understand what’s happening right now?” Ashley gritted his teeth, panting.fb56302273479daf

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Koi hesitated, too overwhelmed 0da024518f to answer immediately. Seeing his bc3e6f57b2 hesitation, Ashley 655cf86226 sighed in 8c414330fa exasperation.b39c936f01fe7fd2

“Can’t you smell it? Even betas can smell pheromones.”4e9c977b9267e827

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“Uh… huh?”895848e1c9114f2d

Pheromones?3657d435d0b19830

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Seeing Koi’s uncomprehending expression, Ashley finally blurted out, “I presented, Koi.”d01b7fac604db3c9

Koi’s eyes widened. Ashley gave a self-deprecating laugh.41bd77ea82099f56

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“Yes, that’s right. Do you understand now? If this continues, I might actually turn you into an omega. Get out, now.”18f92b0e7df4ce4c

“Ash…”8d74900abfd96a71

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“Get out!”135b62a52c7216a5

Ashley yelled again. His mind clouded, his vision blurred. He didn’t know how much longer he could maintain control. If he lost control again, he wouldn’t be able to stop himself. And then, then I, I…48c66b293a86b1c9

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I would really… Koi…a7282a942e6a912e

Suddenly, Koi pulled his knees up and hugged Ashley. Ashley gasped in surprise. Koi whispered from above, “It’s okay.”21588782b74eaba7

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He held Ashley’s head close and continued, “It’s okay, Ash. I’ll be fine. Because I, I…”fdcc88a49bd21da8

He bit 281ff971b2 his lower 8d4ede6e1b lip. He had to say 7f6ed32063 it. He opened his mouth 0b2592f063 again, his voice trembling.eb51d6d9b8f4a219

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“I can’t smell.”ad548ac89ea70e59

“…What?”2f4d6de812fa0e74

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A bewildered sound escaped Ashley’s lips. He blinked rapidly, catching his breath. Koi continued, “I can’t smell anything. I can’t smell your pheromones, not at all…”cb422bd18d54e911

Koi carefully unwrapped his arms and leaned down, meeting Ashley’s gaze. Finally face to face, Koi hesitantly raised his hand. Ashley let Koi’s small hand, ridiculously tiny compared to his own, caress his cheek. He simply stared at Koi, who then said, “So it’s okay. I’ll stay by your side.”b33dd316abe9f3c1

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He even managed a weak smile, but Ashley still couldn’t trust himself.b612cb9749bc87d4

“…B-but I’ll lose control again.” He forced the words out, trying to remain calm, suppressing his ragged breaths. But Koi didn’t flinch.6932cf63086b1dd5

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“It’s okay.”2148a7b898b8f0db

“I might rape you.”db902fc9796a785f

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“It’s okay.” Koi repeated, “I want to be by your side.”507afb4911f05982

“Haah…”894af85d54ecd4e4

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Ashley finally gave up. He rubbed his face with one hand and mumbled weakly, “Why won’t you leave…?”26c13e01b89d1756

He didn’t have the confidence to maintain control any longer. But he didn’t want to hurt Koi either. He felt trapped, caught in a dilemma. Then, Koi spoke.f29d2620e781f082

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“If I leave, you’ll be alone.”a804e52ca76070d5

Ashley froze. He slowly lowered the 568dc92aec hand that had been 512389299b covering his face and 2dcfe4bb5d looked at Koi, his 19593d25e9 expression filled with disbelief. Koi gave f29d8be3c5 a watery 02e73047ba smile and e324ed77ea hugged him 0fe1f84b5c tightly.9717b8467f5f5d0f

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“Let’s stay together, Ash.”79bcdd7fc0a86b85

Ashley couldn’t speak for a moment. He couldn’t even move. His mind was hazy, his mouth dry. Amidst the persistent thirst, he could feel only one thing—the warmth of the small body holding him. That was all he could comprehend.cc95765122eaa7cf

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He slowly raised his hands and carefully embraced Koi. As if in response, Koi hugged him tighter. At that moment, a lump formed in Ashley’s throat, and his vision blurred with tears. He slowly tightened his hold on Koi, pulling him closer with all his might. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out. After several hesitant attempts, he finally confessed, “I like you, Koi.”4b607514e165428b

Tears overflowed a107b77d1b and streamed e4d22a3079 down his f31a9d56fb face. Ashley closed his 399807db18 eyes and held 9438df13b4 Koi even tighter.dfa4e87dc7a68f1b

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Ah, finally.8d9d7076921bfb3c

He thought, I’m not alone anymore.4a31b39eaff39e1f

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This small being 1302627f1a in his arms 8851f5261c was his whole 38330dc8fe world. I will never, ever 5e1f2bcd22 let you go, Ashley vowed repeatedly.6fd2f6013271d665

Koi, I 9c3e08be28 like you.8194c1f103331a8e

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I like you.9d43f18fc9ca36c7

So…f098f9a3441f71af

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Tears flowed again.3911bf609d610df7

Please never leave 4318c27d05 me.6b60069ebfb7c4b3

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A cool breeze d48fd4e366 blew in through f2bf203baf the window. Koi, who had dozed 4b85edfbb0 off next to Ashley 61831b2575 in his bed, opened 091e63f458 his eyes at the 6c3c861af4 sound of a restless 2b687b7042 murmur. Ashley frowned in c3d0679146 his sleep.3285e7676c972772

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“…Koi?”9ff7cc846d97ca2a

Koi quickly took his hand and replied, “I’m here, Ash.”d23ad8580e85dc3d

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Ashley sighed in relief 3af724a865 and drifted back to 8dd01fd713 sleep. Koi, watching 06cd192dc0 him breathe a0c21811da deeply, let 705675264c out a 25d7ded24f sigh of 0c7fcc810d his own f473a2ec27 and rested 2c39038d27 his head e65859a5d6 back on e88c05fbc8 the bed.6d0911d562b2754b

The violent episode had been a one-time occurrence. For the remainder of his presentation period, Ashley frequently lost consciousness, calling out for Koi in his delirium. Each time, Koi immediately responded with, “Yes,” and held his hand.88c5c5ccb1e2e865

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While Ashley slept, Koi diligently searched the house for a first-aid kit, disinfecting and bandaging the wound on his arm. He felt both surprised and a little bitter that the basic first aid he’d learned at school was coming in handy now, but regardless, he stayed by Ashley’s side, only leaving briefly to get drinks and food.4f111e4b1ce935b0

He was vaguely aware that he wasn’t going to school and hadn’t contacted his family, but he didn’t care. Right now, nothing was more important to him than Ashley.80d06b6d4cb3db1a

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So peaceful…1a57b5f5888fca0b

Koi thought, lying in bed with Ashley, watching his sleeping face. Occasionally, birdsong drifted in from outside, and bright sunlight filled the room. The cool breeze cleared his mind and filled him with a sense of euphoria. Koi gently brushed a stray strand of hair away from Ashley’s face and thought, I wish this 7d5d5c031e moment could last 8b462a133c forever.2aa7e3c9cbec7fa1

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No drunken 5868e8db3a father, no 2a69b3c065 grueling part-time a94f635db7 jobs, no 9525ee70d1 all-nighters to 7881b75b63 finish homework. How wonderful it would da85cc2265 be if only these 9824373465 peaceful moments could continue.5d4e02501048d336

But that didn’t happen. Two days later, Ashley fell into a deep sleep without regaining consciousness. He finally awoke nearly ten hours later.c0536e9e8393d158

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His mind was 963054bd88 clearer than before 7414e9e9a6 he lost consciousness. He slowly opened 38ffa7e8a4 his eyes, momentarily b4d696c90d disoriented by the d8a11803d1 unfamiliar lightness. His mind was clear, 529ed0eaf4 his body felt as 8b11faa4b4 light as a feather. He had never felt bfa45e21a2 this buoyant before.61d67e7bfc857c3a

But there was something else that brought him even greater joy. The sight that greeted him when he opened his eyes brought a spontaneous smile to his face. As if sensing his awakening, Koi also stirred. Ashley smiled at the sight of Koi blinking sleepily at him and whispered, “Koi.”45063328d72ad407

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“A-”aefae65616d13e62

Koi didn’t have time to ask, “Ash, are you okay?” before Ashley pulled him into a tight embrace. Completely enveloped in Ashley’s arms, Koi could only blink. He vaguely sensed that this time, Ashley was different.a2e40ec228cb20f4

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Is his presentation over?533e12b5db043616

Just as 5ea9c0555c Koi was 47f0536330 about to 54a99db96a ask, Ashley 02230b7973 showered his fa6bd35c8b cheeks, nose, db6e6811a6 and lips 43047e00bf with kisses. When he finally 589f9298ce pulled back, Koi 169e7c66cb blinked, dazed.ffb0462bbf7b83ab

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Ashley chuckled 265ff12992 again, his 341744b0ac heart overflowing 431e73ba0f with affection d81b691721 for Koi. There couldn’t be a more certain confirmation of their feelings for each other, Ashley firmly believed.e57e0ece6efe71db

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After showering separately, they 20851ea2ff headed to the dining 73ebfb335c room. Ashley devoured the eb7a772b34 food as if 98fa4f4276 he was going fc86e92ea5 to empty the 6378f3b9ec entire refrigerator, and ac0e6b98ec he practically did. Koi tried his 5f5ed16087 best, but he f5c0d540c5 could only manage 0f36a2cf09 a hamburger and dbad0743f6 half a plate b1e0fe9d70 of salad.b2c7fcfd5babaed2

Ashley took care of Koi’s school and housing situation. All he had to do was make a phone call. His secretary, already aware of Ashley’s presentation, had taken care of things in advance. However, she hadn’t anticipated Koi’s presence, so she added Koi’s attendance, grades, and contacting his father to the list.8e238d59aa566d4d

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—”Is your friend alright? To think he was with you throughout your presentation period…”c0c3210b7806ab98

Ashley readily answered the secretary’s suspicious question, “He’s fine. He didn’t present as an omega.”c6c558b64c3c3e2b

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—”I see, that’s a relief.” The secretary added, —”If your friend had been caught up in it and presented as an omega, Mr. Miller wouldn’t have been very pleased.”cc0c9cead6abb10b

Ashley hung up without responding. He didn’t mention that Koi couldn’t smell. He didn’t know why himself, but he decided that there was no need for anyone else to know about Koi’s inability to smell. It was enough for Ashley to know.735a5a816fb60d78

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“Ah, Ash.”ee48fe7c2fe4c86d

As they 0edfaa3a01 stepped out c8d83391cb into the 564668fb42 garden, Koi, ec6bc8ba67 who had 7919ba018f been swimming f75e1bf3dd in the 0787ddfe1b pool, turned 878dbd11cc around. He had 9e1eb008be discarded his 0c034677c4 torn shirt 942bee0590 and was 6f2f1889ce wearing a 18ec726f4d t-shirt and 54d329421f swim trunks 4ff086d14e Ashley had 6696d920a8 given him. The t-shirt was too a169a361e4 big, practically swallowing him b2969f9833 whole, but the swim afe0d1d6ab trunks, somehow unearthed from ec9e397a73 his elementary school days, 6ba2084895 fit surprisingly well.54240629647a861a

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“Having fun?” Ashley asked, catching up to him in the pool. He wrapped his arms around Koi’s waist, a natural gesture. Koi leaned into his embrace and spoke.ca197e75ecfa56a5

“Y-yes. Um… did the phone call go well?”c097eda7bb5fab90

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Ashley replied gently, “Yes. You don’t have to worry about school or home.”ca1a0308cb9f49c7

He nuzzled his nose against Koi’s, an Eskimo kiss, and chuckled. “Your boyfriend is quite capable, isn’t he?”580e85410f74e154

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“Huh? Uh…”312ab96328019804

Koi hesitated, flustered, but Ashley didn’t notice. He felt like he could fly. Heaven awaited him after that wretched presentation. He would gladly go through ten presentations if this happiness was waiting for him on the other side.6d6ed13efd309871

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Ashley lifted Koi up by his waist in the water and laughed. Koi yelped involuntarily and grabbed Ashley’s shoulders. Ashley smiled down at him and said, “I like you, Koi.”e6f057814cb0c322

Koi’s eyes widened. Ashley gazed at him expectantly, waiting for the same words in return. Come on, Koi. Say it.4590821af80a309c

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Say you like 266d5b51a3 me too.d88c912dc3b1d22b

“I…”d83bba8a8f5333ff

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Koi’s lips parted with difficulty. Ashley, feeling as if he could hear the frantic beating of his own heart right next to his ear, stared at Koi’s mouth without blinking.c68c94ac3764291b

“I…”35a1044b8179a423

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Koi said something. At first, Ashley didn’t understand. He just stared, still smiling, and asked, “What? I didn’t hear you.”7b8e23d30cda085d

Koi looked 756e966c0b down at cfc4af5856 him, his d265708efc face on 09321f6890 the verge 2019e0db3a of tears. A trembling a4048d8117 voice escaped 06bbc21e48 his lips.8c0392c18945c5e8

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“I don’t like you.”4c8eb280042fe8f7

For a moment, Ashley thought he’d misheard. He couldn’t believe what Koi had just said. Koi wouldn’t say something like that. It was impossible. The one who was wrong was Ashley Miller. He was certain of it. So he denied what he was seeing, too. Koi’s tearful, contorted expression, the way he was looking at him – it simply couldn’t be true in this situation.9d702dcaa45bdfbf

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“…I misheard you, right?” Ashley asked again. He was ready to burst out laughing and pull Koi into a hug if he said it was all a joke. Still smiling, Ashley waited. Come on, Koi. Say it, quickly.20cb45a7dba84fb8

Say you didn’t mean what you just said.5d89e7dac3a99836

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But once again, his hopes were dashed. Koi’s trembling voice, the words he forced out, wiped the smile completely off Ashley’s face.eb5330a71aece160

“You’re not thinking straight because of the presentation.”c86b4bb504696b74

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Koi continued, “When you come to your senses, you’ll realize you were mistaken.”0cc3dc533b3b9663

Ashley, who had been holding Koi up, slowly lowered him back into the water. Still holding Koi’s waist, he said, “I presented, I’m not delusional.”8aac5a714437c976

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But Koi just shook his head again. Faced with such a strong rejection, Ashley finally accepted reality. Koi was denying him, dismissing his feelings, his sincerity, as nonsense. He couldn’t bear it.0eb4c2416fcb9b6d

“Why…?”3c7e2b219c69cf74

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Ashley took a shaky breath and let it out slowly. He barely managed to suppress a yell. He needed to calm Koi down somehow. Even as he thought this, frustration welled up inside him. Why wouldn’t Koi acknowledge his feelings? He was about to explode.91ca9d12669f7dc4

“Koi.”a9420773c479e9bc

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He suppressed his anger and forced himself to speak calmly. “Why don’t you believe me? This has nothing to do with the presentation. I liked you even before that.”b904cbad3619e2dc

Koi, who had been listening silently to Ashley’s impassioned words, shook his head. He didn’t speak, but the meaning was clear: denial.b7c8644e02e1b595

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“Koi, it’s true.”d7931eb4b9e36900

Ashley continued rapidly, his voice laced with desperation, “I like you, Koi. I’ve always liked you. Not as a friend. This is love. I love you.”a544775a2cb1eace

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He thought if Koi would just believe his sincerity, he would tear open his chest and show him his heart. After Ashley’s repeated, fervent confessions, Koi finally spoke.c559800987701530

“I… I…”715d6f6fb807d56f

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Between ragged breaths, he whispered in a trembling voice, “I don’t like you.”628ae58693f1a5e9

A gasp escaped Ashley’s lips. Koi, still avoiding his gaze, added hurriedly, “It’s true. I don’t like you. I’ve never thought of you that way.”c13fdf64203b4b0d

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“Koi.”0f5099597d7ac443

“I really thought of you as a friend, and that’s why I came here. That’s all.”a53454706e466196

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“Koi.”8cdab79ab25e4c01

“You must be mistaken about liking me, and I…”bf0d0383697338d0

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“Koi!”fe6749da89e40020

Ashley couldn’t bear to hear the words “I don’t like you” one more time. He yelled, silencing Koi. He had achieved his goal, but his mood was in shambles. Seeing Koi flinch and look at him with anxiety, Ashley felt completely lost.cb9321f014613b4e

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Why?5a03e66a10231976

Why won’t it work? Why?0f9836f73730f82b

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I told 93598c55b9 you I 085d88c8ad like you. So why are aae02f20bc you denying your 6f8248f514 feelings? You like me. You wrote cc771ddd91 it clearly b5f63cfe23 on the 4d38d74173 message board. Even now, a39ae41d29 look, your 8b62b3b662 whole body bb55a4bf5d is telling b53f884ccb me so. But why?35ecc4d40060b189

But Koi’s ears remained still. The smile that used to greet him was gone. Ashley started to wonder if he really was delusional because of the pheromones.afb594b7a6453a6f

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“…I, I should go now.”728c892f049a9a9b

Koi pushed against Ashley’s shoulders, but Ashley didn’t budge. Koi struggled in the water, trying to free himself from Ashley’s grip on his waist.84678a903b35fe5b

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“I really have to go. If I don’t go home now, my father might get angry.”d445b3325fc18d9a

Ashley looked down at 69ef9aefb5 Koi, struggling to escape, b88b6f5f82 his expression cold.c2ea688322ce1cc3

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Should I lock 3950c0f82d him up?7b210c03ad7ee5db

It wouldn’t be difficult. There were plenty of spare rooms, and there was even a safe room (also known as a panic room, a fortified space designed to provide protection from intruders or natural disasters) that the police wouldn’t be able to find even if they searched the house. If he locked Koi up in there, no one would ever find him.f4e406d232f809ef

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It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t admit it.d5ed528bfd988b81

He could just lock Koi up and keep him there. No matter how hard Koi tried, he would never be able to escape. He wouldn’t be able to utter those nonsensical words about not liking him anymore. Ashley would be his entire world.0e886dd3eff8172b

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“Ash.”b9df98a383360964

Koi said his name. Despite his usual dcf891a355 obliviousness, he seemed 6daa4da559 to have sensed 6329ffc8bb the unsettling shift 5c77410b89 in the atmosphere. He finally e3d60d2f86 looked up 1fc96f5c9b at Ashley, 0353dce5fb his eyes 14343ef19e filled with 784f1afdf0 fear. Perhaps he realized that 7a1a666884 Ashley was contemplating locking e11416bd23 him up.0620c620dabf6399

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But what could dec4b3dfb7 Conner Niles do? It was too late 57c8d8c0b2 to backpedal now, to 4ba725085f cry and plead that 836fdcf815 he was lying, that f65a29fb9d he really did like 39d818bb6b Ashley. Ashley just 7fab14ff03 stared down 36623f4552 at Koi 97e346f065 in silence.5dccc3ed2efcd5f1

I should have just 85665c06a7 taken him then.a1f512503678a357

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If he 3ae6d1f6ad had, Koi 2949f27c61 might have a5b6f46f45 presented as b5040818fc an omega. There was no 8b7175ff54 other explanation for 522483e237 why Koi remained 1f5bc76c36 a beta, despite b14f5b20e6 being so close 2c2c3c6374 to a presenting cc1cab575d alpha and being 0cd4c0c08e enveloped in his 6e66da7f52 pheromones.a5a35e06c2def570

It’s not too late.22e64d1245b1b39e

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Ashley thought, I’ll just take him now. If he embraced him, poured his pheromones all over him, filled him to the brim, he would surely present. He might even get pregnant. It didn’t matter.e16e28447507bd27

He’ll be completely mine.0032f85ac74cd641

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He truly 25fbb92e5a believed that. There was no other 417be697d9 way. Perhaps the pheromones 871d27cf65 were driving him 3d2fbbedb3 mad. He had lost 8b843d8671 all self-control. His mind 1cd6a737c7 was consumed 7350bc91c0 by a 3b348a8588 single, overwhelming f8f64375cb desire: possession.a53e80e11dc21307

I have 9871f11d4a to have 4a235da8cf Koi.36f0caed63232685

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“…Ah!”9e1d48fd92ca838b

Koi let out a short cry as Ashley’s arms tightened around his waist. Their bodies pressed together in the water, the cold temperature contrasting sharply with the heat radiating from their skin.74fa6e80ba41749b

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“…Ash.”71a7c246af1063b0

Koi looked up at b48c99b86a Ashley. Fear was evident in cc8e2f8228 his eyes. He had never 9636a3ef8c seen Ashley like 7576bb43ea this before. He was 5c97075ca9 clearly furious. He might even 1e9eb84a29 hit Koi, like 92c555c900 his father. Being hit would c679267478 be painful, but 22b99ee9ba it was okay. He would 48db46d183 willingly endure 7710a54a15 it if c9a93ddb72 it was 6492be1f61 Ashley.395ab61038375ce4

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Koi closed 0442c5f361 his eyes, 5de150143d bracing himself, f8d6813e58 his body afed00a99b trembling with 710cd725a5 fear. Then, Ashley spoke.0ac5898536cec325

“…Did you close your eyes because you want me to kiss you?”0b4d78e9473678ef

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The question, laced with disbelief, was completely unexpected. Koi’s eyes fluttered open in surprise. He was still scared, but Ashley’s expression was something he hadn’t anticipated. Ashley was frowning at him, looking bewildered. Koi blinked, confused.0228fb60de20affd

“No, I, um…” Koi stammered, “I thought… you might hit me.”7dc064e8c9a2b156

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“Hit you? Me? You?”2479332d72ea3988

Ashley let out a harsh breath. Koi flinched again. Ashley was dumbfounded by his reaction. He had been contemplating something far worse just moments ago, but hitting Koi hadn’t even crossed his mind. It was absurd. Where would he even hit this small, fragile body, barely half his size?d37c391612420fda

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“I would never hit you.”a9ed3779a496eed8

He scolded Koi, but he realized that what he had been about to do wasn’t much different.a82e93d6b38441ba

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Trying to force Koi to present…eb84f35848473e5e

And then locking him 0a7142829f up and raping him. How horrifying. Yet even now, 7871eabd36 Ashley felt a ce13465cd9 powerful pull towards d3f3116ffa that dark fantasy.e4f699b2455c29f4

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No, I’m not like that man.64fe3140cf243e31

Ashley berated himself. If he forced 91cf5e7dd5 Koi to be 7734fd5dfd his, what would cd0017d97b be the difference 227e9e1272 between him and that man?a23c3dd26eb61c76

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He couldn’t do that. He loved Koi, and he would cherish and protect him. He would never use Koi for his own selfish desires, even if things didn’t go his way.5d2219976351941b

Ashley resolved this and hugged Koi again. He nuzzled his face against Koi’s shoulder and inhaled deeply, catching the faint scent of his skin.26b0d64a25f455c9

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Ashley remained f2f6b171c4 motionless for 03ae2b7321 a while. When he b064bd5dd0 finally lifted 21ee7ee74b his head, 368866d804 the dark 4c725fbbeb desire that 64a0f96063 had been b9fecbcb68 consuming him 558db6e23c had subsided.425fd351cd19c06c

“…Let’s go now.”5239ddfbb0d2ca86

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He spoke in a 907e6ed3c1 low voice and slowly 0220f0cc88 loosened his grip.b7ec60b45fabb6aa

“I’ll take you home.”84ead2f834d33846

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He felt Koi’s body relax slightly in his arms. The fear in his eyes was replaced by concern.ba3c839bd87d3f5e

“Are you… okay?” Koi asked, sensing something was still amiss.f8d717bd8e999ee1

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Ashley kissed 267218d345 his cheek 60d5ea6603 instead of d190aceb23 answering. He smiled as 9f8fec3ac1 he saw Koi b923550b74 blush, just like bd73dabc8d he always did. Seeing his c779022b2c smile, Koi 99a05f390e seemed to fc4ea0337f relax a dab89be34c little, his 605be7787e shoulders slumping.de316fa18240b949

Ashley watched 6f20a3bb97 silently as 1fb4de6198 Koi pulled 94c294c994 away and 6dd5b85e75 hurried out a346d3e91e of the 91880a1bc6 pool. He swam to the 7f1bd66fe0 edge and climbed out, 6ce7ec160b slowly following Koi, who 8a89070f42 was already running back dbb32c5035 to the house.298039ed717d7096

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All the 2f39ed8a59 while, he 0b5f9e444a waged a 02326484aa silent battle 7f7198a6c3 against the 865b3524f2 dark obsession 797e36fe8c within him.5d55a00bc1e6c510

Ashley parked the 4c643d07a4 car at the a61b5b2b84 usual spot where 9540621206 he dropped Koi 5496cc5257 off, and they 929ec07f31 both got out.6a76ba609d706ef0

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“Thanks for the ride, Ash,” Koi said, looking up at him.7041cae522a4a5e6

Ashley looked down at Koi silently, his gaze fixed not on his face but somewhere else. Noticing his gaze, Koi glanced down, then back up with a small, “Oh. Thanks for buying me clothes again… you could have just lent me yours.”1ce3a1da95f675e3

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“Absolutely not,” Ashley said firmly.168d3efec7a4cb8d

Koi looked at f1a1311692 him, surprised, but 27853b537c Ashley was serious. Koi was completely 449812f117 oblivious to his 6e12207ef1 earlier disheveled appearance, 151cfad94d but for Ashley, 4481f95354 it had been 8d2005407c a critical situation.47c1f302e1079981

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After Koi had showered and emerged wearing his old, worn-out jeans and the new t-shirt Ashley had lent him, Ashley had frozen. The ill-fitting shirt hung loosely, revealing glimpses of Koi’s skin from above. Seeing the marks he had left still visible on Koi’s body, a mixture of furious anger and desire had surged through him.c701b4c00940d65c

He immediately bundled Koi back into the car and headed to the mall. Only after buying three shirts in Koi’s size and making him change into one did Ashley finally feel at ease. Of course, Koi, completely unaware of the situation, simply thought, ‘Ash doesn’t like other people wearing his clothes.’b54611dd8aff6f6e

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They stood facing each 652af42d34 other. Outwardly, nothing seemed 12bd38b297 different, but Koi b28d6aa64b sensed a change 205218fb9d in the atmosphere.62d3e04d7b9f7040

Well, it can’t be helped.b70748a3648e7ab9

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He felt a pang of bitterness, but he had to admit that he was the one who had caused this situation. But he couldn’t help it.bc0ebbf9bea3341f

Ash is 0607857728 just mistaken.5eb277fb4edf4c94

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Koi was well aware of his own situation. Ashley had only included him in the group out of pity, and although Koi was grateful, he knew he shouldn’t misunderstand. Besides, Ashley had just presented; he was bound to be confused. He would surely regret it later.b23a8768373326ac

He’ll be glad I didn’t accept his feelings.b0113b381c22a917

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“Thank you for everything, Ash,” Koi said, forcing a smile. Thank you for 38100f4c2e saying you liked 26e692b179 me, even if 03c83143a8 it was a 6bfe4c64ff mistake, he added silently. You’re a really good person.1dc34bd06767d587

“Koi.”255a7162f8ca64be

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“Yes.”3655b28b941c217c

Ashley said his name. Koi quickly responded. Ashley was silent for a moment before speaking. “What I said about liking you was true.”b9f3484cc985d617

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“That’s…”40c1538229118da3

“It wasn’t a mistake, and I didn’t misspeak. I like you.” Ashley firmly cut off Koi’s words. He continued, looking at Koi, who was fumbling for words, “I don’t know why you’re denying it so vehemently, but I know my feelings better than you do. I like you, and it’s not a lie.”380497068544cba6

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“…”dfdb870a95ac9332

“I like you. Why can’t you believe me?” Ashley asked with a wry smile.de922544c29ba268

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The setting sun cast a reddish glow all around them. Koi stared blankly at Ashley’s brilliant platinum blonde hair, tinged with orange by the sunset, swaying gently in the breeze. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out. “That’s…” Koi finally replied after a long pause, “There’s no way… someone like you… would like someone like me.”33c117eedce3cc70

Ashley frowned, his f2e5cf2db1 displeasure evident. Koi fidgeted, averting b650e5ef6d his gaze.801c77613d2e76e8

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“Koi.”7471234f5ee833c9

“Yes.”3800be5b1d3eec7c

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He responded quickly, and Ashley said in a serious, stern voice he had never used before, “Never say ‘someone like me’ like that again. It makes me sound like someone who likes ‘someone like you.'”d330b3c79090bb0b

“…”b9fec740c568af57

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Koi was speechless and just stared at Ashley. Ashley continued, “Don’t belittle the you that I like. I’ll be angry at anyone who looks down on Conner Niles. Even if it’s you.”595ac2e9c09fe11f

Koi had nothing to say to that. Seeing him speechless, Ashley asked, “Got it, Koi?”8d6ddbce25722ffb

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“…”d193ddf0071c4454

“Conner Niles.” Ashley said his full name.438d176e21fc2d41

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Koi quickly nodded. “Yes.” He added hurriedly in a trembling voice, “I won’t do that again.”52a4c12eb46eb05c

Ashley’s expression softened, and his usual gentle smile returned.009b69a166c43b1b

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“Good.”da6e784da72e219c

Seeing him smile, Koi felt a sense of relief, but he still couldn’t believe this was real. Am I dreaming?3802ec61e9af8742

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Maybe I’m still lying in bed with Ash.a6dd11294d130b10

Perhaps he had fallen asleep while waiting for Ashley’s presentation to end. Otherwise, there was no way Ashley would be saying these things to him.200bfd51dba840e6

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Just as he thought that, Ashley’s voice cut through his thoughts.7eedfa7392b331be

“You’re putting yourself down again, aren’t you?”5c6f8ca7e41ce12c

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“What? N-no.” Startled by Ashley’s suspicious expression, Koi shook his head. “I just, um… I can’t believe it.”73e1e7607e5923ee

“That I like you?”8fa9bfa9f5bca36d

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Koi couldn’t even answer. Ashley was used to his reaction by now; it no longer surprised or bewildered him.0049475c1740ebcf

“It’s okay if you don’t believe it,” Ashley said. “I’ll keep liking you, and I’ll keep telling you, over and over again, until you believe me. I like you. So it doesn’t matter. I won’t give up until you accept it, whether it’s out of exhaustion or because you truly believe it.”485e454607743425

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“That’s…”9701c511b337310f

Koi trailed off, unable to finish his sentence, and lowered his head. He didn’t know how to interpret this situation. He stood there, hesitating, when Ashley reached into his pocket and pulled something out.1200e346a4eb9e3b

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…Huh?80a27191df21657e

Koi’s eyes widened as he saw what Ashley was holding out to him. Seeing his expression, Ashley said, “That’s right, the homecoming party ticket you gave me.”cfa46951e4955307

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“Why are you…?”456ea76cc65fa3b8

Ashley answered Koi’s bewildered question, “I wanted to go with you.”37e32c8efe1b9822

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Koi already knew that. Did he f953253c14 change his f653cdaac3 mind? He wondered, but he also couldn’t understand why Ashley was returning the ticket. His feelings were complicated. The returned ticket felt like a painful stab to his heart. Then, Ashley said something unexpected.49da2fe9469df732

“Give this back to me when you feel like you want to go with me.”d6941cbd20f10283

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“H-huh?”e2ec08fa1eb3e4f6

Koi stammered again, surprised. Ashley continued in a calm voice, “Just tell me you want to go to the party with me. Then I’ll know.”ebb36fe82bf4e078

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A faint smile touched Ashley’s lips.6f95556e26687733

“That you like me too.”6ab7a038baae0bb3

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Koi was speechless, his mouth agape. Seeing the panic in Koi’s eyes, as if a war was raging in his mind, Ashley didn’t waste any more time. He reached down and took Koi’s hand. He placed the ticket in Koi’s limp palm and curled his fingers around it, closing his hand around the ticket. Then, Ashley held Koi’s hand in his.cf4196bf6d8407fc

“I’ll wait, Koi.”97b491c1ea086d76

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With those words, Ashley kissed Koi’s cheek again. A soft ‘peck’ and a lingering warmth remained on his skin.aae41b5e40593c50

“Bye, Koi. See you tomorrow.”5dbb76f2f8bd48b2

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Ashley smiled, 8640d72020 waved, and 4f6e2ec44c got into 5e7ca8c78c his car. He drove off 190f250c85 in his Cayenne, 33bf76bf38 leaving Koi standing 8c812bf62a there, still dazed.df61e3ac8b900229

Koi’s image in the rearview mirror quickly disappeared. Instead of going straight home, Ashley changed lanes and started driving aimlessly.883da235ac0236e0

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He didn’t want to go home now. He had been with Koi, and now he was alone again.d0699d66f31f7bae

Actually, it hadn’t been much different when he lived back east. His mansion there had always been bustling with staff, yet he had always felt surrounded by silence. He had run away because he hated it. This place was quiet too, but it was better than being surrounded by people. Silence because there was no one around was only natural.ac0bec3e72a5265b

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But that natural silence had changed after Koi came to his house. Now, Ashley was sick of it. He didn’t want to fall asleep alone anymore. But it wasn’t just anyone he wanted. He wanted only one person.8690b881fd192c9a