OMLM | Chapter 25

Kang Yebon overlooked a fact. Kim Junghyun is more persistent than he appears.

Yebon was panting, hunched over with his hands on his knees. The air he breathed in was dry and cold, yet it felt like sweat was beading along his spine.

After running his hand through his hair near his temple, Yebon turned around.

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Sure enough, Kim Junghyun had followed him all the way up to the third floor, now glaring at him as he gasped for breath.

That persistent bastard! Hyung, I think today I really should have ignored what my emotions wanted.

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Regretting deeply, Yebon spoke to Kim Junghyun who was still a block below.

“How long do you plan to follow me? Ah, sorry, I didn’t mean to say that, Junghyun-ah.”

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“Fuck, what do you mean you didn’t mean it? I’ve known for a while you really don’t like me.”

“…So you knew.”

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Junghyun’s face contorted even more menacingly. Yebon averted his eyes and hurried back towards the classroom.

He hoped it would be safer inside the classroom, but if the opposite happened, it would be a disaster.

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As soon as Yebon left his spot, he could hear Junghyun following him immediately.

Fortunately, Junghyun seemed too exhausted to speak, keeping his mouth shut tight.

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Yebon was just about to turn the corner into the classroom when something suddenly filled his vision, causing him to close his eyes and halt.

He bumped into something reasonably soft right below his nose.

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“…Kang Yebon?”

Yebon lifted his head. Wow, what kind of day was this?

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This time, it was Kim Beomjun.

People he hadn’t met even once on a Wednesday were suddenly all bumping into him on their way to class.

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However, there was no time for chitchat with Beomjun.

“Kang Yebon!”

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At the unwanted call from behind, Yebon quickly hid behind Beomjun’s back.

Though smaller than Cha Hyuk, Beomjun wasn’t able to completely hide Yebon’s frame, though he was taller than him.

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“No, it was you who started the trouble first. Why are you being so persistent? I already apologized.”

Using Beomjun as a shield, Yebon looked at the red-faced Kim Junghyun. Junghyun seemed a bit thrown off by Beomjun’s sudden appearance.

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“Who is this person?”

“Ah, this is Kim Beomjun, a friend of mine, Yebon.”

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Beomjun extended his hand with a genial smile towards Junghyun.

Taken aback, Junghyun shook his hand and nodded, “I’m Kim Junghyun, a friend of Kang Yebon too.”

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The sudden introductions made Yebon look at Beomjun in disbelief. He couldn’t believe they were exchanging greetings in such a situation.

As Beomjun let go of the hand, Junghyun, thinking the same as Yebon, gave Beomjun a weird look then glared back at Yebon.

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“Why do you hate me so much?”

Was he really asking that because he didn’t know? Yebon scanned Junghyun’s expression. He thought it was a sarcastic remark, but Junghyun looked unusually serious.

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Yebon started to speak, hesitated, then instead let out a long, shallow breath.

“No, I don’t really hate you that much. It’s just that I’ve been on edge because I’ve been so busy lately. I’m really sorry.”

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Provoking Junghyun further seemed like it would be a loss. Yebon needed to attend the lecture and preferred to just ignore everything and move on.

It seemed like enough was said, but Junghyun’s face grew even angrier.

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“You bastard always…!”

His voice cut off as if someone turned off the volume.

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With a face full of anger, Junghyun suddenly looked past Yebon’s shoulder in shock.

Following suit, Yebon slowly turned his head back, feeling a heavy pressure from behind. Beomjun did the same.

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“Looks like you’re full of energy from the morning, Yebon-ie.”

Cha Hyuk stood there with one corner of his mouth raised, leaning slightly. Though it was near the classroom, Yebon hadn’t expected Cha Hyuk to appear and was at a loss for words.

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What could he possibly say to not make it awkward? Before he could think of anything, Cha Hyuk wrapped an arm around Yebon’s chest and pulled him close.

As a result, the hand that had been resting on Beomjun’s shoulder fell off, and Yebon’s head bumped into a firm chest.

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Beomjun quickly wiped the smile off his face as soon as he saw Cha Hyuk.

“Hello, I’ll be heading to class now.”

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Beomjun disappeared from the hallway faster than anyone.

Left alone unexpectedly, Junghyun couldn’t take his eyes off Cha Hyuk’s face, but it was clearly not a look of fondness like Lee Seunggu’s.

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It was ridiculous to see Junghyun, who had been begging for an introduction, now looking terrified.

“Got something to say?”

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With a voice as deep as his frame, Junghyun flinched and quickly lowered his gaze.

Then, glancing once at Yebon held by Cha Hyuk, he twisted his face slightly.

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“…Sorry.”

With a sudden apology, Junghyun too quickly vanished.

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Just like that, with the appearance of one person, the whole chaotic scene ended abruptly. As everyone disappeared, Yebon looked up, feeling a persistent gaze from above.

It’s my turn now, thought Yebon, awkwardly smiling as he slowly lifted his head.

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Sure enough, their eyes met, and Cha Hyuk stopped any semblance of jest. Yebon shifted his gaze, saying,

“Haha… good morning… right?”

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“Tough to hear your voice.”

“That, I’ve also heard on Monday…”

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Cha Hyuk frowned slightly, and Yebon promptly shut his mouth.

Cha Hyuk sighed softly and then pulled Yebon into the classroom. There were only 2 minutes left until the start of class.

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As Cha Hyuk dragged him inside, naturally, all eyes in the classroom turned towards them. The fact that Cha Hyuk still had his arm around him and was sticking close was what bothered him the most.

It was an action that wouldn’t have been awkward before, but felt strangely so today.

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Yebon tried to shake off the awkwardness, but Cha Hyuk did not let go.

Instead, he gripped even tighter, only letting go after seating Yebon next to him.

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Yebon sat stiffly, watching Cha Hyuk, who seemed to be observing him, resting his chin on his hand and completely turned towards him.

Why he was taking such a posture, Yebon could only guess and purposefully looked only at the chalkboard in front of him.

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He really hoped Cha Hyuk wouldn’t say anything.

“That embarrassing for you? It doesn’t have to be.”

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…Cha Hyuk spoke after all.

Yebon’s eyelids fluttered.

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It would have been better if it had just passed as a minor incident. Yebon muttered, still avoiding looking at Cha Hyuk.

“It’s okay. It’s not like I confessed to you, hyung, and got rejected. I just misunderstood and asked, that’s all. It’s just embarrassing because it’s the first time something like this has happened.”

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“Really?”

Yebon then glanced at Cha Hyuk.

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Honestly, Yebon didn’t understand why he felt so embarrassed and found it hard to face Cha Hyuk.

Just as he had said, it wasn’t as if he had confessed and been rejected… Yebon furrowed his brows, then relaxed them, and faced Cha Hyuk fully.

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“Yes, it’s fine. I mean, it’s not like I like you, hyung. It was just a funny misunderstanding.”

Though Yebon was saying the right things, he felt oddly uneasy. He couldn’t help but keep an eye on Cha Hyuk, his heart fluttering for no apparent reason.

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Cha Hyuk stared back expressionlessly, then nodded.

“That’s good then.”

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As Cha Hyuk finished speaking, the professor entered.

Cha Hyuk looked ahead without hesitation, and Yebon once again realized that Cha Hyuk had no sexual interest in him.

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Realizing this, the embarrassment subsided, but somehow, he felt inexplicably sad.

Why, though? Did Yebon hope that Cha Hyuk would like him back?

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As class began, Yebon struggled to understand his increasingly complex emotions.

Lost in thought, the class was already nearing its end.

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It was never officially agreed upon, but Wednesdays after class meant meals with Cha Hyuk.

Did he still want to eat today? Honestly, he didn’t feel like it. But if Yebon continued to act awkwardly, it was clear Cha Hyuk would be concerned.

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“Let’s end here for today.”

The professor approached his laptop. The beam projector that had been projecting onto the whiteboard switched off. Immediately, a quiet curse was heard from nearby.

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“This is your last assignment. Going forward, there will be no more assignments including reports, so please do them diligently.”

Yebon looked at the assignment description filled on the chalkboard and joined the faint sighs echoing around him.

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Watch a movie from the online classroom’s movie list and analyze how the philosophical context of the era when the movie was made is reflected in the film.

Then prepare a PPT and a script and submit them to the online classroom’s assignment section by next Wednesday (XX/XX).

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Deadline strictly enforced!

You can do this assignment individually, but I would prefer if you formed teams of 2-3.

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Sounds of clicking filled the room. Yebon was taking a photo when someone in the front raised their hand.

“Do we also need to prepare a presentation?”

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The only advantage was no group assignments, but even that had disappeared. And now a presentation, of all things.

“Ah, good question. There will be a presentation, but not all groups will present. I will select the best three teams based on the submissions, and only those teams will proceed with the presentation.”

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Groans seemed to burst from everywhere. The professor continued, unperturbed by the atmosphere.

“I will notify the presenting teams a week in advance. Regardless of how the presentation goes, those three teams will receive an extra 10 points, which will significantly impact your grades.”

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Silence followed. Yebon turned to look beside him, and his eyes met Cha Hyuk’s.