OAO | Chapter 18

“My goodness, I forgot about my evening meeting. I’m sorry, but you two can have dinner. I’ll take care of the bill.”

She stood up before the meal was served. As far as Jaeyoon remembered, his mother was not someone who would forget her schedule. No matter how much older she had gotten, her personality wouldn’t have changed.

“Next time, I’ll arrange a meal and contact you.”

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Kangyoon didn’t hold her back. Instead, he promised a ‘next time.’ At his words, his mother paused and looked at Kangyoon before smiling softly. That smile was very much like Jaeyoon’s smile, one that Kangyoon knew well.

“Alright, you’re welcome anytime.”

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After his mother left the room, Jaeyoon let out a long sigh.

“She probably wanted us to eat comfortably… Maybe that’s why.”

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Kangyoon turned to Jaeyoon, chuckled, and ruffled his hair.

“I know.”

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His quiet reply brought a small sense of relief. Jaeyoon then laughed at himself. Even though he drew a line, saying they were no different from strangers, he still didn’t want Kangyoon to think badly of his mother. It was a different issue from his own resentment and disappointment.

“When your feelings have settled a bit, and you can face her calmly, let’s have a meal together.”

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Jaeyoon nodded silently at Kangyoon’s words. It might take as long as it took to drift apart to restore their relationship, but if that day ever came, he hoped Kangyoon would be by his side.

“What about the cocktail bar?”

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Kangyoon changed the subject lightly. Though it might be over an hour later than planned after dinner, it didn’t really matter. Thankfully, there was nothing scheduled for the next morning.

“Let’s go.”

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No sooner had he answered with a smile, the door opened, and the server came in with their ordered dishes.

“Oh…”

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Looking at the food being placed on the table, Jaeyoon let out a short groan. They had ordered enough for three, so it was definitely a lot for just the two of them. He was worried whether he’d have room for cocktails after all this food.

Seeing Jaeyoon’s expression, Kangyoon suppressed a laugh. They could just leave some food, but that didn’t seem to be an option for Jaeyoon. Kangyoon found his earnestness endearing.

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“Let’s eat.”

As Kangyoon picked up his chopsticks and started eating, Jaeyoon also began his meal. The food that seemed like too much disappeared quickly, thanks to its good taste.

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As the movie succeeded, offers kept coming in. Not only TV shows but also magazine interviews and ad shoots. Thanks to this, Jaeyoon could often be seen on TV. However, seeing him in person was getting harder. He seemed busier than during the movie shoot.

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“Lee Kangyoon, relax your brow. Can’t you see the kids trembling in fear?”

The recording studio chief pointed out the deep crease in Kangyoon’s brow and gestured towards the idol group inside the recording room. Kangyoon’s expression was so serious that the kids were looking around nervously, wondering if they had done something wrong.

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Sighing, Kangyoon picked up the mic and suggested a ten-minute break.

“Is Jaeyoon still busy?”

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The chief wondered why Jaeyoon, who used to drop by the studio whenever he had the chance after the movie, hadn’t shown up lately. Kangyoon checked his phone distractedly. Since Jaeyoon’s morning message saying he would be late again today, there had been no further messages. It was proof of how busy he was.

“If you’re that anxious, why don’t you put a definite mark on him?”

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The chief clucked his tongue, noting how different Kangyoon was when in a relationship. He added that he didn’t expect Kangyoon to be so different when dating, assuming he would be as cold as when working.

Kangyoon himself was surprised by his own changes. It was completely different from when he saw Jaeyoon as just a colleague. When he couldn’t reach him, he worried that Jaeyoon might suddenly go into heat somewhere. In the past, he was fine not seeing him for a month or two, but now, a week without seeing Jaeyoon felt unbearable, and his thoughts of him made it hard to concentrate on anything else.

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“Is this what dating is like? How do people live with such exhausting emotions?”

The chief laughed at his lament.

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“You really have no experience in dating, huh? Or rather, no experience in ‘proper’ dating.”

He smiled knowingly. Although Jaeyoon didn’t know, the chief was well aware that Kangyoon had casually satisfied his desires after leaving the idol scene.

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“Come to think of it, even before you started dating Jaeyoon, you never met anyone else when he was around, right?”

When Kangyoon remained silent, the chief’s smile widened.

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“Why? Did you think you couldn’t let Jaeyoon find out?”

He asked playfully, making Kangyoon sigh briefly. Even though he hadn’t expected his feelings for Jaeyoon to change like this, he didn’t want to show that side of himself to Jaeyoon. Maybe it was because Jaeyoon always looked at him with sparkling eyes, making him feel like he had to meet his expectations.

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“Don’t say unnecessary things to Jaeyoon.”

Kangyoon replied with a sigh, making the chief laugh so hard he clutched his stomach. He found it amusing to see this side of Lee Kangyoon.

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“Since you’re officially dating, why don’t you put a mark on him?”

The chief suggested with a grin.

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“How do you suggest I do that?”

“Bonding. You’re an alpha and omega, right? There’s no more certain way than that.”

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Bonding. The word made Kangyoon frown. It wasn’t as easy as it sounded. Once bonded, they would only be affected by each other’s pheromones, stabilizing their heat and rut cycles. But if they ever wanted to break up or if one of them died, it would be a lifelong shackle. It was a stronger bond than marriage.

“Or you could get married.”

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When Kangyoon groaned and frowned at the suggestion of marriage, the chief smiled softly.

“You don’t even consider the possibility that Jaeyoon might refuse?”

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His remark made Kangyoon realize his assumption. Yoon Jaeyoon always looked at him with a face that seemed to say ‘I like you so much…’

“But you’re considering Jaeyoon’s feelings first.”

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Kangyoon took a deep breath at the chief’s continued words. His own situation was a secondary issue. Jaeyoon, who was more publicly active, had to be considered first.

“That’s commendable. You’re managing to suppress your overwhelming possessiveness with reason.”

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The chief genuinely praised Kangyoon. Hearing similar words from Ray before, Kangyoon let out a bitter smile. Knowing that others saw him as rational was a relief.

“How about this, then?”

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The chief gestured towards his monitor. Seeing the screen, Kangyoon let out a short groan.

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I don’t know why I’m so busy. I thought I’d get to rest for a while after the movie, and the manager said so too, but my schedule filled up quickly. I think I’ve appeared on every variety show on TV. Just when I thought I could catch my breath, the ads started coming in. The agency and manager were thrilled, saying it was time to strike while the iron was hot, but Jaeyoon was reaching his limit.

“It’s been a week.”

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Jaeyoon mumbled from the back seat, making the manager turn around.

“What has?”

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“Since I last saw Kangyoon Hyung’s face.”

Mumbling while looking at his phone, the manager chuckled.

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“What’s a week? When you were filming in Busan, you didn’t see him for two months.”

Jaeyoon almost snapped, asking if it was the same as now, but managed to swallow his words and just groaned.

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“This weekend is really free. Until next Monday. So you can rest for three days.”

“Really?”

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Jaeyoon’s face lit up immediately.

“I’m turning off my phone this weekend. Don’t look for me.”

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The manager laughed and nodded at his warning.

Jaeyoon quickly sent a message to Kangyoon.

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— I’m off this weekend. Are you free, Hyung?

After sending the message, he waited for a moment until it showed as read. Wondering what the reply would be, he kept staring at his phone screen. The manager, watching through the rearview mirror, laughed, saying it was a good thing Jaeyoon didn’t show this silly side during filming.

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— Don’t come home.

Ding. The message notification showed a curt reply. Thinking it was harsh after not seeing each other for so long, another message followed.

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— Let’s meet outside. We’ll have dinner at a nice place.

Jaeyoon blinked, making sure he read the message correctly. Was it really from Lee Kangyoon? After checking twice more, a smile spread across his face.

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Meeting outside meant a date, right? Lee Kangyoon, who disliked being in crowded places and being noticed, had suggested going out. It was indeed unusual.

“Can we hold hands?”

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He muttered to himself, making the manager turn around with a questioning look. Jaeyoon didn’t notice, as he was too busy staring at his phone, his mind filled with thoughts of the date with Kangyoon.

“You mean with Kangyoon?”

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The sharp manager asked, making Jaeyoon look up.

“Outside, holding hands?”

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The manager asked again. Jaeyoon just nodded.

“Is that not okay?”

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“You’ve already gone public, so I don’t see why not…”

The manager’s expression twisted awkwardly.

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“Just the sight of you two holding hands in public would probably cause quite a stir.”

“Oh…”

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He couldn’t deny that. Even when Jaeyoon stood alone on the street, fans would crowd around him, asking for autographs and causing a commotion.

Holding hands in public might be too much. Although he felt disappointed, he set it aside as a message from Kangyoon with the meeting time and place came through. Things would work out on the day. For now, he was just excited to finally see Kangyoon after so long.

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Jaeyoon was off, but Kangyoon had a recording session. Jaeyoon, eager to meet him as soon as possible, decided to go pick him up at the studio.

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— I’ll be waiting outside. Come out when you’re done.

Jaeyoon, who would normally go straight into the studio, left only a message this time. When Kangyoon stepped out, he didn’t see Jaeyoon immediately and looked around. A honk caught his attention, and he saw a car he didn’t recognize.

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“Hyung, over here.”

The passenger-side window rolled down, and Jaeyoon’s voice called out. Approaching, Kangyoon looked at Jaeyoon in the driver’s seat curiously.

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“Oh, right, you have a license.”

As Kangyoon sat in the passenger seat, Jaeyoon smiled and agreed. Although he had a license, Jaeyoon rarely drove. The manager usually drove during work, and Kangyoon did so on their days off.

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“This car… I haven’t seen it before.”

They usually used Kangyoon’s car, so Jaeyoon’s car mostly stayed parked. He couldn’t remember the last time he saw it, but it was definitely not this one.

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“I got it recently. I did a car commercial and received it as part of the payment.”

“Oh, right.”

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He recalled hearing that Jaeyoon had recently filmed a new car ad.

“I wanted to drive today. You always do it.”

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“…Can I trust you?”

Although he got his license in his early twenties, Kangyoon could count the number of times he saw Jaeyoon drive on one hand.

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“Not sure?”

Even Jaeyoon seemed unsure of his driving skills.

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“Do you want to switch now?”

Kangyoon asked with a serious face, making Jaeyoon laugh.

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“I’ll drive carefully. I’ve got Hyung with me.”

Saying that Kangyoon’s safety was more important than his own, Kangyoon reached out and ruffled Jaeyoon’s hair. The fine, soft strands slipped through his fingers.

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“Where are we going?”

“The Grace Hotel.”

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When he answered, Jaeyoon’s eyes widened. His face lit up with a melting smile as they made eye contact.

“Hyung missed me too, huh? If that’s the case, why not just invite me home?”

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At Jaeyoon’s playful imagination, Kangyoon chuckled and looked ahead.

“There’s a French restaurant in the hotel. I said we’d go eat, remember?”

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“Oh, I see. I got excited for nothing.”

Jaeyoon muttered about being deflated as he started the car and pressed the accelerator. Watching him, Kangyoon’s lips curled into a faint smile. Of course, he had also reserved a hotel room but decided not to mention it just yet.

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Upon arriving at the hotel restaurant, Jaeyoon was a bit surprised. He remembered reading an article in a magazine about this French restaurant, stating that it was hard to get a reservation even on weekdays, let alone weekends.

“I’ll guide you to your reserved room.”

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When Kangyoon mentioned his name, the staff promptly guided them to the room. It was the room mentioned in the magazine, famous for its beautiful night view.

“How did you get this place? They said it was hard to book even a month in advance. Did you plan this that far ahead?”

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“I wish I could say yes, but no.”

Kangyoon shook his head, took a seat, and gestured to the seat across from him for Jaeyoon. Though Jaeyoon looked bewildered, he couldn’t take his eyes off the view outside the window, making Kangyoon feel it was worth the effort to bring him here.

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“If it wasn’t pre-booked, how did you manage it? Did you pull a celebrity card…?”

Jaeyoon squinted his eyes, making Kangyoon chuckle at the thought.

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“I’m no longer a celebrity.”

“Doesn’t change the fact that fans still recognize you and ask for autographs on the street.”

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Kangyoon smiled at Jaeyoon’s remark about still being a well-known figure despite not being active in broadcasting.

“Just used a connection. Someone I know had a reservation and transferred it to me.”

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Who exactly? Jaeyoon’s face clearly showed that question, but he chose not to ask. In truth, Kangyoon’s father was the chairman of this hotel chain. Jaeyoon only knew Kangyoon’s parents were business people and the media were unaware of the specifics of Kangyoon’s family background. All business, including the hotel, was to be inherited by his sister, making Kangyoon largely unrelated. Today, thanks to using his sister’s connection, he owed her a favor.

“It’s strange, isn’t it? In the day, it looks quite bleak, but at night, it’s beautiful.”

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Jaeyoon mumbled, looking down at the flood of twinkling lights. He said it was nice just to watch and couldn’t take his eyes off the view for several minutes.

Although it was a bit annoying that Jaeyoon was looking outside instead of at him after meeting him after a week, Jaeyoon’s side profile, illuminated by the sparkling lights, looked more beautiful than the view itself. Kangyoon spent the time watching Jaeyoon’s face. He seemed to have lost a bit of weight, as he had been very busy.

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“Your meal is served.”

The pre-ordered dishes were brought out. Kangyoon cut his steak in half and placed it on Jaeyoon’s plate.

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“What about you?”

“I ate a bit at the studio earlier, so I’m not that hungry.”

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It wasn’t a lie; he had some coffee and bread.

“That’s a lot…”

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Jaeyoon frowned at the large piece of steak on his plate, perhaps because he didn’t eat much generally.

“Eat it all. You look like you’ve lost weight again.”

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“Wow, you’re amazing. How did you know? I only lost a kilo.”

He was impressed by how Kangyoon always noticed, even when it wasn’t visibly obvious. Kangyoon wondered too. Usually indifferent to others, he was surprisingly attuned to Jaeyoon’s slightest changes.

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“Do you want to live together?”

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They were having tea and cake after the meal when Kangyoon suddenly spoke. Jaeyoon, who had brought his teacup to his lips, looked up at him. Kangyoon’s expression was as calm as usual, showing no change as he sipped his tea.

“Is that a proposal?”

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Given that it was Lee Kangyoon speaking, Jaeyoon didn’t think it was a joke. Still, the sudden suggestion left him bewildered.

“That will come later.”

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“Huh…?”

So, he intended to propose eventually. Rather than being surprised by that, Jaeyoon wondered what he meant by suggesting they live together now.

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“Then cohabitation?”

“It looks that way. If it feels too burdensome, think of it as sharing a room.”

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“Not at all! Not even a bit!”

Kangyoon smiled as he put down his teacup at Jaeyoon’s immediate response.

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“Yoon Jaeyoon has become so famous that it’s harder to see you than I thought. I used to be fine not seeing you for a month or two, but now, I can’t focus on work if I don’t see you for a week.”

Jaeyoon blinked in surprise at Kangyoon’s honest confession. He thought it was his own feelings. Even though they were dating, he always thought he liked Kangyoon more. He thought he was the only one feeling so desperate.

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“I’m surprised too. I didn’t know I had such a strong possessive streak.”

Kangyoon took a small box from his jacket pocket and placed it on the table.

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“I’d like to mark you as mine, but that’s not possible yet.”

He opened the box and turned it towards Jaeyoon. Inside were a pair of couple rings. Jaeyoon stared at the rings with wide eyes, unable to blink.

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“I want to support you and not tie you down, but childishly, I want proof that you’re mine.”

At Kangyoon’s calm voice, Jaeyoon’s gaze moved from the rings to Kangyoon’s face.

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“Will you accept it?”

Kangyoon asked with a gentle smile. Jaeyoon, who had been staring blankly at his face, slowly smiled too. Instead of answering, he nodded vigorously.

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“Living together too…”

“Yes. I want to live with you, Hyung.”

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This time, Jaeyoon answered before Kangyoon could finish. His childlike excitement made Kangyoon smile quietly. They were already practically living together at Kangyoon’s place. But Jaeyoon always had a place to return to if he wanted. If filming ran late, Jaeyoon would go to his own place, saying he didn’t want to disturb Kangyoon’s sleep. The same happened when Kangyoon was busy. Jaeyoon thought he was being considerate, but to Kangyoon, it was unnecessary. He wanted Jaeyoon to come back to him no matter the situation. Late at night, when tired from work, or when he was incredibly busy.

In the end, he just wanted to be together always. Though they were busy with their own work, he wanted to return to the same place and sleep in the same bed.

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He was relieved that Jaeyoon accepted his proposal so easily. Otherwise, he didn’t know what he might have done to keep him close.

He wasn’t as upright as Jaeyoon expected. His possessiveness and obsession towards Yoon Jaeyoon were sometimes so dark and deep that they even startled him. It was only because Jaeyoon approached him first that these dark feelings didn’t surface.

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“Can I try it on now?”

Jaeyoon asked, looking at the ring. Kangyoon nodded, and Jaeyoon took out the ring he thought was his and handed it to Kangyoon. At Jaeyoon’s gesture to put it on him, Kangyoon laughed but complied, slipping the ring onto Jaeyoon’s left ring finger.

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“It’s a bit loose.”

He already knew Jaeyoon’s ring size. They had ordered accessories as a group during their idol days, so it wasn’t hard to find out. He bought it without asking, but it was looser than expected. Jaeyoon had lost weight due to his busy schedule after the movie shoot.

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“It’s okay. I’ll gain weight.”

Jaeyoon looked at the ring on his finger with satisfaction and then turned to Kangyoon.

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“If we live together, Hyung will feed me well.”

He smiled brightly, his eyes curving. Kangyoon ruffled Jaeyoon’s hair instead of answering. It was so obvious that it didn’t need a response.

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“Give me your hand.”

Jaeyoon took Kangyoon’s hand and properly put his ring on, then smiled.

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I’m happy. Really happy.

His emotions were so clear on his face that it made the onlooker feel ticklish.

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“There’s one more thing.”

Kangyoon placed a plastic card on the table. Jaeyoon’s eyes followed it curiously.

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“I told you to eat a lot earlier for a reason. We’ll be making up for a week, so don’t get tired midway.”

At his words, Jaeyoon’s neck and face turned red. But when he looked up at Kangyoon, his face was adorned with a dazzling smile.

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The award season arrived. Jaeyoon attended the film awards ceremony. He was nominated for Best Actor and Best Couple with Choi Sunghyun.

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“Winning Best Actor might be tough, but they’ll probably give you Best Couple, right?”

Choi Sunghyun, sitting at the same table, subtly expressed his expectations.

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“I think Sunghyun Hyung has a shot at the Best Actor award too.”

Watching the movie later, Jaeyoon was genuinely impressed by Choi Sunghyun’s acting. He was a truly remarkable actor. Although he was amazed during the filming, watching him on screen was a whole different experience. It was a performance that one couldn’t imagine from Choi Sunghyun’s usual self or his previous roles. He portrayed the obsessive madness of someone who intensely desires one person so well. The movie thrived thanks to Choi Sunghyun, at least Jaeyoon thought so.

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With the movie surpassing ten million viewers, it was the highest-grossing film of the year and received great reviews. The production company was hoping for Best Picture and Best Director awards as well.

“Where is Lee Kangyoon?”

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Choi Sunghyun asked if Kangyoon hadn’t come with him. Jaeyoon laughed and pointed to a table a bit further away. He too was nominated for Best Original Score for the same movie. Unfortunately, due to seating arrangements, he couldn’t sit at the same table with the main and supporting actors and staff.

“You started living together, right?”

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“How did you know?”

“SNS. Fans have been speculating that you two are living together.”

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Choi Sunghyun chuckled mischievously. Jaeyoon didn’t deny it and just smiled sheepishly. They had recently moved into a new place together. Posting a messy house photo with the hashtag ‘#movedin’, fans went wild, speculating that they were living together. By neither confirming nor denying, the rumors had spread quite a bit.

“Aren’t you suffocated being that close all the time?”

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“Not at all.”

It wasn’t suffocating; it was pure joy. There was nothing happier than being able to see Kangyoon whenever he returned.

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Recently, Jaeyoon had been free, but Kangyoon was busy. Sometimes, Jaeyoon fell asleep on the living room sofa waiting for him, and on such nights, Kangyoon would carry him to the bedroom. Half-asleep, Jaeyoon would wrap his arms around his neck, kissing him, which he loved. Seeing Kangyoon smile at his kisses made all the waiting worthwhile.

“You’re grinning ear to ear.”

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Choi Sunghyun teased, noting how happy Jaeyoon looked just thinking about Kangyoon. Jaeyoon didn’t bother hiding his feelings and nodded. Seeing Jaeyoon so openly express his emotions, Choi Sunghyun eventually raised a white flag. Normally, Jaeyoon’s smiling face was enough to melt hearts, but thinking of Kangyoon, his sweet expression and gaze were so enchanting that they could make even the most indifferent person feel a pang of longing.

“Now, let’s announce the Best Couple Award.”

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The time came for the Best Couple Award to be announced.

“It’s the most talked-about movie this year. The two showed such poignant and obsessive love that the audience couldn’t decide whether to root for them or criticize them. They even started the trending hashtag ‘Love like them.’ Congratulations to Choi Sunghyun, who played Jinhyuk, showing terrifying obsession to win his omega in ‘Destiny,’ and Yoon Jaeyoon, who resisted fate to the end but ultimately chose love as Haemin.”

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As Choi Sunghyun and Yoon Jaeyoon’s names were called, applause erupted from all sides. They went up to the stage, received the trophy and bouquet, and Choi Sunghyun spoke first at the microphone.

“Thank you for the overwhelming love. I believe this award was possible thanks to the director and staff who shot the movie so poignantly, and the actors, including many seniors who were with us. I want to express my gratitude. But, am I really allowed to accept this award?”

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As he said the last part, he looked at Kangyoon. The camera followed his gaze, capturing Kangyoon, making everyone laugh.

Choi Sunghyun gestured for Jaeyoon to come over. When Jaeyoon stood next to him, he wrapped an arm around his shoulder, pulling him in and kissing his cheek with a loud smack.

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“Unfortunately, our love ends today, Haemin.”

Choi Sunghyun said, using Jaeyoon’s character’s name from the movie, with a playful smile. Jaeyoon chuckled and stepped up to the microphone.

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“Thanks to Choi Sunghyun, I was able to stand here despite my shortcomings. I sincerely thank you for all the love and support. It was an intense, exhausting love that made me lose weight.”

Jaeyoon joked back, looking at Choi Sunghyun.

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“Choi Sunghyun has already said it all, but I want to thank the production company for letting me be part of this film, the director and staff who trusted and watched over us despite all the issues during filming, and the senior actors who cheered us on when things were tough…”

At this point, he choked up, his voice catching. Jaeyoon’s eyes quickly reddened, and the host let out a low sound of sympathy. Jaeyoon quickly wiped his tears with the back of his hand and smiled brightly.

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“Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And to our On&On Hyungs who always protect me like a younger brother, especially our Kangyoon Hyung. I love you. So much.”

Jaeyoon confessed, looking straight at Kangyoon. Mentioning his actual lover caused the camera to show both Jaeyoon and Kangyoon’s faces simultaneously. Kangyoon’s face on the screen showed a faint smile. It wasn’t as bright as Jaeyoon’s, but the soft smile made fans scream “YoonYoon forever” beyond the screen.

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Choi Sunghyun won Best Actor, and Kangyoon won Best Original Score. The movie ‘Destiny’ swept the Best Director and Best Picture awards, proving once again that it was the most talked-about film of the year. However, after the awards ceremony, a different set of photos went viral on social media.

It was the photos of Jaeyoon giving his acceptance speech after receiving the Best Couple Award and of Kangyoon looking at Jaeyoon, both with matching rings on their ring fingers.

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