OAO | Chapter 9

Quietly opening the bedroom door, he stood by the bed. Jaeyoon was asleep, lying on his side. Looking down at his face, a long sigh escaped.

“You really make things difficult.”

A bitter smile accompanied his low voice.

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He almost embraced him for real. It wasn’t because Jaeyoon provoked him. Purely, in that moment, he had an overwhelming desire to hold Yoon Jaeyoon. As his hand moved towards Jaeyoon’s lower back, Jaeyoon called his name, snapping him back to reality just in time.

It wasn’t about acting practice. It wasn’t because Jaeyoon wanted it.

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“It’s too much now.”

He couldn’t continue with Jaeyoon’s acting practice. It was truly too much.

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The alarm woke him up. Reaching out, he grabbed his phone to turn it off and placed a hand over his eyes. The light seeping through the window couldn’t be fully blocked. Groggily opening his eyes, he checked the empty spot beside him.

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Did he sleep in the studio last night? Was it that uncomfortable? The thought made him sigh.

It’s okay. I haven’t been completely pushed away yet. Kangyoon Hyung told me to stay here.

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Trying to lift his spirits, he got out of bed. He expected to see Kangyoon preparing breakfast as usual, but the house was eerily quiet. Maybe he was still asleep? Checking the studio, he found it empty too.

“What the…”

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Muttering, he turned and saw a note on the kitchen table.

— Had to leave early for work. Made a salad in the fridge, so eat that.

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The short note left him unsure whether to laugh or cry. Avoiding him, yet still making breakfast. Typical Lee Kangyoon.

“Be kind or be cold, pick one.”

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He muttered resentfully, but seeing the salad in the fridge made him smile.

He ate the salad at the table, finishing every bite, then took an emergency suppressant from his jacket and swallowed it with water. The doctor advised taking it only in emergencies, but he had no choice. Choi Sunghyun’s acting was too intense. Every time his character’s emotions exploded, his alpha pheromones did too. To avoid being affected, Jaeyoon had to take the suppressant in advance. Since the script reading, no one mentioned smelling omega pheromones.

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“I’m off.”

Even in an empty house, he habitually said goodbye before leaving. Today, he would give his best. He steeled himself and walked out.

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He would give his all to the movie and to winning over Kangyoon. No regrets later.

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While Jaeyoon was filming, his manager waited behind the set. Feeling his phone vibrate, he checked the caller ID. Seeing Kangyoon’s name, he stepped outside to avoid disturbing the shoot.

“Hey, what’s up?”

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Since Jaeyoon started staying at his place, Kangyoon called more often. Before, he rarely called all year.

[Do you have a moment?]

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“Sure. Jaeyoon’s filming right now.”

[I’m outside the set. Could you come out without Jaeyoon knowing?]

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Without Jaeyoon knowing. The manager felt a bit tense. Jaeyoon was like a friendly younger brother, but Kangyoon, only three years older, was intimidating. Being around him felt pressuring.

“What’s this about?”

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He didn’t like being called out without knowing why, but there was only silence.

“Is it serious?”

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[It’s about Jaeyoon.]

He expected it to be about Jaeyoon. Kangyoon wouldn’t contact him otherwise. But the stern tone made him uneasy.

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“I’ll be right out.”

Ending the call, he glanced at the set. They were filming a slightly risqué scene, so only essential staff were present. Leaving briefly shouldn’t be an issue. Just in case, he asked a staff member to contact him if Jaeyoon looked for him.

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Stepping out of the filming set and heading towards the parking lot, the manager spotted Kangyoon standing a short distance away. Wearing sunglasses, Kangyoon stood still, nodding slightly when he saw the manager. He wasn’t impolite, but his stoic demeanor made him difficult to approach, quite the opposite of Jaeyoon. It was surprising how well they got along, perhaps because they were so different.

If it was just a question, he could have called. Why come all the way here? The manager wondered.

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“What’s this about?”

Approaching Kangyoon with a smile, the manager asked lightly.

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“Have you ever bought this for Jaeyoon?”

Kangyoon showed a transparent heart-shaped bottle filled with pink liquid.

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“No, I’ve never seen it before.”

He had never bought such a thing for Jaeyoon.

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“Is it Jaeyoon’s? What is it? Perfume?”

Looking up at Kangyoon, the manager’s breath hitched. Kangyoon’s face was cold and stern. What was it about this bottle that made him react this way?

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“It’s perfume. The one I told you not to let Jaeyoon use.”

It was just perfume. Why was Kangyoon so serious?

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“It mimics omega pheromones.”

“What…?”

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Omega pheromones? The manager’s smile froze as he held the perfume bottle.

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“Cut! Let’s take a short break before the next scene.”

At the director’s instruction, the staff and actors relaxed. Jaeyoon pulled up the sheet barely covering his lower body and tied it around his waist. Watching him, Choi Sunghyun chuckled.

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“You’re wearing underwear. Why bother covering up? It makes you more self-conscious.”

Feeling awkward, Jaeyoon scratched his neck. He was wearing underwear, but it was still embarrassing. During the scene, he was too immersed in his role to notice, but once the director called cut, he felt shy facing Choi Sunghyun.

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Compared to Jaeyoon, Choi Sunghyun was completely at ease. With his experience in numerous romance films, his intense gaze and tone during scenes made Jaeyoon’s heart race, but he quickly returned to a gentle demeanor after the cut. The transformation was always astonishing. Watching him, Jaeyoon learned a lot about acting.

Not wanting to wander around in just a robe during the break, Jaeyoon looked for his manager, who usually brought the robe immediately after a cut. But the robe was neatly draped over a chair, and the manager was nowhere to be seen.

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“Is this mine?”

Approaching a staff member, Jaeyoon asked, and they nodded.

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“Have you seen my manager?”

“He stepped out. Looked like he got a call. Said to contact him if you need anything.”

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Thanking the staff, Jaeyoon put on the robe and sat down. Choi Sunghyun went to his private waiting room, but Jaeyoon didn’t feel like leaving the set. Wandering around in just a robe was uncomfortable.

During the last scene, he almost got swept up in Choi Sunghyun’s intensity. Thanks to the suppressant, he wasn’t affected by the faint pheromones, but just sensing the alpha pheromones made him tense.

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“Do you do that on purpose?”

When Choi Sunghyun’s alpha pheromones flared during his possessive scenes, Jaeyoon asked. Choi Sunghyun sighed.

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“Not on purpose, but I guess I got too into it. You can sense my pheromones? Are they that strong?”

Jaeyoon couldn’t respond. Choi Sunghyun’s alpha pheromones were present, but in amounts a beta wouldn’t notice. Choi Sunghyun assumed it wasn’t a problem since he thought Jaeyoon was a beta.

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“A staff member who’s an alpha told me.”

Jaeyoon lied. He couldn’t reveal he was an omega or complain about the pheromones.

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Should he take another suppressant? He was managing so far, but the next scene worried him. It was a full bed scene, including everything up to penetration, with Choi Sunghyun’s character exploring Jaeyoon’s body with his fingers and tongue.

Would he be okay? The thought of filming made him nervous. His body felt tense, and he took deep breaths. He had never been touched intimately, so he couldn’t imagine how it would feel.

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Well, there was that one time. Not his body, but still.

Thinking about the incident in the shower a few nights ago made his body heat up. The sensation of Kangyoon’s hand around his core came back, making his lower abdomen ache.

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Jaeyoon quickly shook his head and took a suppressant from his jacket, swallowing it. When a staff member passing by asked if he was sick, he smiled and said it was just a vitamin.

He took a deep breath to calm his restless mind. It’s okay. It’s just acting. If necessary, he could imagine Choi Sunghyun’s hand as Kangyoon’s.

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About ten minutes later, the manager returned with coffee.

“Did you go to get coffee?”

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“Well… yeah, something like that.”

The manager seemed to avoid eye contact.

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“Are you hiding something from me?”

“No! What would I have to hide?”

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The manager’s denial, waving his hands, seemed suspicious, but Jaeyoon couldn’t think of anything the manager might be hiding.

“Aren’t you hungry? You only had a kimbap earlier.”

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The manager changed the subject. Jaeyoon shook his head.

“Maybe because of the exposure scenes, I don’t feel like eating.”

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“You’ll be exhausted after the next scene.”

“We can eat something nice afterward.”

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Jaeyoon sipped his coffee, and the manager didn’t push further.

“Get ready for the next scene. Someone tell Choi Sunghyun to prepare.”

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The assistant director announced the upcoming scene. Jaeyoon put down his coffee and took off his robe. The cold air on his bare skin made him shiver, and the manager noticed.

“Are you…”

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The manager started to say something but stopped, suggesting they talk after the shoot. Jaeyoon wanted to ask more, but the assistant director called him over to discuss the next scene, and the manager left.

Choi Sunghyun returned to the set. While the assistant director explained things to him, Jaeyoon sat on the bed in the set. He felt Choi Sunghyun glancing at him occasionally. When their eyes met, Jaeyoon smiled, and Choi Sunghyun smiled back, but something felt off.

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Did I do something wrong?

Both the manager and Choi Sunghyun seemed strange, but Jaeyoon couldn’t figure out why. He hadn’t done anything during the ten-minute break.

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Maybe I’m just being paranoid. He was nervous about the next scene.

It’s okay. It’s nothing. I’ve done this much with Kangyoon Hyung.

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Steeling himself, he looked up at Choi Sunghyun approaching. When the director called action, Choi Sunghyun’s gaze changed.

“Haemin.”

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Choi Sunghyun called Jaeyoon’s character’s name. His low voice, filled with a predator’s thirst, sent chills down Jaeyoon’s spine.

“Don’t resist.”

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Bending down, Choi Sunghyun pressed his lips to Jaeyoon’s neck. Jaeyoon should have remained calm, but his body tensed involuntarily.

“Cut! Jaeyoon, relax. You’re too stiff.”

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The director’s critique made Jaeyoon nod and apologize. They started again. Choi Sunghyun pushed Jaeyoon onto the bed and climbed on top of him. His hand traced Jaeyoon’s collarbone and brushed over his nipple. His face was suddenly close, and their lips met. Choi Sunghyun’s tongue invaded Jaeyoon’s mouth, more gentle yet forceful than ever. When his fingers twisted Jaeyoon’s nipple, Jaeyoon’s upper body arched.

“I love you, Haemin.”

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The sweet voice seemed to paralyze his brain. The scent of Choi Sunghyun’s pheromones overwhelmed him, blurring his vision.

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“It’s okay. It happens. The director understood.”

The manager handed Jaeyoon a warm can of drink, trying to comfort him. Jaeyoon kept his head down, not responding.

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‘We can’t continue today. Jaeyoon, take a couple of days off. You need to gather your emotions.’

The shoot was eventually halted. Jaeyoon was fine when Choi Sunghyun touched and kissed him, but when his hand moved to Jaeyoon’s inner thigh, his body froze. He couldn’t hide his discomfort.

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In the script, Haemin was a confident omega who rejected the alpha’s advances but was instinctively drawn to him. When they touched, he couldn’t fully hide his desire. In the bed scene, Haemin had to actively accept the alpha.

Jaeyoon couldn’t do it. His body kept tensing up, making him misalign with Haemin’s character. The director decided to postpone the shoot.

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It was the first time a shoot was halted because of him. He felt terrible for Choi Sunghyun and the staff.

“You couldn’t help it. You have no experience.”

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The manager added words of comfort.

“Even without experience, I should have managed.”

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It was acting. Not every actor experiences their roles firsthand. They use imagination, references, and personal interpretation. Jaeyoon had always done that.

But this time, it didn’t work. It wasn’t about experience. His mind was elsewhere, making it psychologically impossible to accept Choi Sunghyun.

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“Maybe I shouldn’t take the suppressant.”

The manager groaned at Jaeyoon’s thoughtless comment. Choi Sunghyun, immersed in his role, released alpha pheromones whenever he desired Haemin. Without the suppressant, Jaeyoon’s body would react to those pheromones, wanting Choi Sunghyun as an omega.

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“What if Choi Sunghyun can’t control himself?”

If Jaeyoon didn’t take the suppressant, his omega pheromones might trigger Choi Sunghyun’s rut. In rut, he’d lose all reason and might genuinely attack Jaeyoon.

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“It’s that kind of scene anyway.”

The manager sighed. The scene would be realistic, but the actors would be a mess. There had been cases where omega and alpha actors influenced each other’s pheromones, leading to either a public relationship or career-ending damage.

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“Do you like Choi Sunghyun? If so, I won’t stop you.”

Jaeyoon laughed bitterly. The manager patted his shoulder, encouraging him.

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A knock on the door interrupted them. The manager answered.

“Are you okay?”

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It was Choi Sunghyun. Jaeyoon smiled awkwardly, feeling guilty. The manager left them to talk.

“Don’t worry too much. It happens.”

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Choi Sunghyun reassured him, mentioning actors who took dozens of takes for a single kiss scene.

“Such scenes are hard without genuine feelings. Even in acting, it’s tough without sincerity.”

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Choi Sunghyun’s gentle voice made Jaeyoon feel worse.

“But others manage.”

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“That’s why many end up dating after shoots.”

Choi Sunghyun’s casual response made Jaeyoon agree. Romance films often led to real relationships. If Jaeyoon didn’t have someone else in mind, he might have been drawn to Choi Sunghyun. His possessiveness and affection felt real during the shoot. Off-camera, his kindness could sway anyone.

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“I have a question…”

Seeing Jaeyoon perk up, Choi Sunghyun sat across from him.

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“What’s your relationship with Lee Kangyoon? Just former group members?”

Jaeyoon blinked, confused by the sudden question.

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“He visited my waiting room during the break.”

Choi Sunghyun smiled wryly.

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“Why would Kangyoon Hyung…”

Jaeyoon didn’t know Kangyoon had come to the set. Was it for the movie’s OST? Why did he visit Choi Sunghyun instead of him?

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“He asked me to take rut suppressants before filming.”

Rut suppressants? Why suddenly? Jaeyoon blinked, unable to understand.

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“Jaeyoon, are you an omega?”

The question made his heart sink.

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“Well…”

What should he say? Would the truth help in case of an emergency?

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“But you didn’t react to my pheromones during filming.”

That was because he was taking suppressants. His lips dried as he hesitated, and Choi Sunghyun’s expression grew complicated.

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“If you’re an omega, I’d feel insecure. You didn’t react to my pheromones at all.”

It was a matter of alpha pride. Jaeyoon didn’t know how to respond. Avoiding Choi Sunghyun’s gaze, he swallowed and looked up again.

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“Sorry. I am an omega.”

It was the first time he admitted it to someone outside his manager and agency. He worried about Choi Sunghyun’s reaction.

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“I see.”

Choi Sunghyun’s reaction was simpler than expected. He wasn’t surprised or upset. He just nodded.

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“There are actors who hide being omegas.”

He explained that many actors hid their omega status to avoid losing roles. Jaeyoon’s secrecy wasn’t surprising.

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“I should have told you earlier… I never told my group members, so I was scared.”

Choi Sunghyun smiled and ruffled Jaeyoon’s hair.

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“Don’t worry. Nothing changes. I’ll be careful too. We don’t want any incidents. How did you stay unaffected?”

“During the script reading, you mentioned a sweet scent… I got suppressants from the hospital.”

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Choi Sunghyun nodded, relieved. He joked about feeling unattractive because his pheromones didn’t affect Jaeyoon. His light-heartedness eased Jaeyoon’s mind.

“Did you really never tell your group members?”

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Jaeyoon nodded.

“Lee Kangyoon seems to know. He wouldn’t ask me to take rut suppressants otherwise.”

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Jaeyoon bit his lip. How did Kangyoon find out? He recalled his recent actions, realizing there were many possibilities.

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On the way home, the manager explained Kangyoon’s visit. He admitted being tricked by Kangyoon, not knowing what the perfume was. Jaeyoon couldn’t blame him since he had lied about the perfume.

“He’s sure you’re an omega. He also found out about your hospital visit. There was no denying it.”

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The manager sighed. Jaeyoon leaned his head against the window, silent. His pheromones must have leaked. Maybe when he tried to seduce Kangyoon.

“I can’t use suppressants.”

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The manager glanced back through the mirror, asking what he meant, but Jaeyoon just shook his head.

He had taken suppressants before trying to seduce Kangyoon. He worried about taking them too often, but luckily, the side effects weren’t severe.

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Despite the suppressants, Kangyoon sensed his pheromones. Choi Sunghyun didn’t notice during filming. Maybe his emotions overflowed when he touched Kangyoon, making the suppressants ineffective.

It wasn’t just that Kangyoon discovered he was an omega. It was that Kangyoon rejected him despite the pheromones. That stung.

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Lee Kangyoon is difficult.

He didn’t expect to seduce him easily, but being unaffected by omega pheromones left him at a loss. Failing the bed scene made him realize how much he wanted Lee Kangyoon, adding to his turmoil.

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Determined to give his best in both love and filming, Jaeyoon felt his resolve waver. It seemed like both could end up a mess.

His phone buzzed in his jacket, and Jaeyoon narrowed his eyes at the message.

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“Hyung, drop me off up ahead.”

The manager looked back, surprised.

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“Why? It’s a bit far to walk to Kangyoon’s place from here. Are you uncomfortable because Kangyoon found out? If so, I can take you to your place instead.”

“No, I’m going to Kangyoon Hyung’s. I need to talk to him properly. I just want to clear my head first.”

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Making it clear he wasn’t going to hide from Kangyoon anymore, the manager sighed lightly.

“Yeah, it was bound to come out eventually. Kangyoon won’t change.”

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Jaeyoon smiled wryly, wondering how the manager would react if he said the problem was that nothing would change.

The manager pulled over to the sidewalk, telling Jaeyoon not to wander too long. Jaeyoon agreed and got out, checking the message again.

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— Are you dating Lee Kangyoon? Are you two involved? If you don’t want this to go public, come out now.

The message was from Hanjun. Attached was a photo of him and Kangyoon kissing in the car.

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