PS | Chapter 1.8

Sihoo smirked, clearly entertained by the entire spectacle. It was obvious he was messing with him.

“Stop joking around.”

His voice wavered. He was getting dizzy from all of this. Sensing the tremor, Sihoo raised an eyebrow and finally leaned back a little.

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“Sorry. It’s just… I’ve never seen you like this before. You were kinda cute.”

“I’m not cute. Cut it out.”

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How the hell was being this easily flustered cute? If anything, he probably looked like a complete idiot. His cheeks burned as he rubbed his face roughly, then quickly changed the subject.

“Enough with the jokes. What time is it?”

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Perhaps recognizing how desperately Jehyuk was trying to shift the topic, Sihoo let it slide and answered smoothly.

“Seven o’clock.”

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…Shit.

The moment he realized the time, his mind snapped back into focus. He could already picture exactly what was going to happen next. He barely held back a groan. It wasn’t just his seniors—his coach was going to absolutely chew him out. Coach Shin treated lateness like the worst possible crime. Being on time was non-negotiable. Even if you were sick or had an emergency, you had to have a damn good reason to avoid getting punished.

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“I was going to wake you up since it was getting late, but you looked exhausted, so I let you sleep a bit longer. How’s your body feeling?”

At that, Jehyuk suddenly remembered—just moments ago, his stomach had felt queasy, and his head was throbbing. The moment he became aware of it, his body helpfully reminded him. The hangover, having taken its sweet time, now hit him all at once.

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“…I think I’m fine.”

Feigning nonchalance, Jehyuk averted his gaze. Now, finally, he had the clarity to look around.

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Yeah. This was definitely not his house.

Ji Jehyuk’s place wasn’t this spacious or this bright. His entire one-room apartment was about the size of this bedroom alone. Even last night, he had gotten the feeling, but now it was even clearer—Sihoo wasn’t just rich. He was on a whole different level.

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“How long does it take to get to school from here?”

“Fifteen minutes by car.”

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“Car? How did we even get here last night?”

“I called a driver.”

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Sihoo casually mentioned calling a driver and then got up from the bed. A driver? Did he mean a chauffeur? Or just a taxi? It was a bit puzzling, but Jehyuk held back his question. He had already been unusually inquisitive last night, and Sihoo wasn’t the type who liked being questioned too much. Normally, Jehyuk didn’t press him for details.

Sihoo, with a faint smile, pointed to a door on the far left side of the room. It was a sliding door, beautifully designed to look like it was made of bamboo. In fact, the entire room was beautiful. The house itself blended traditional and modern styles in a way that looked carefully curated, like something out of a home interior magazine.

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“Go wash up. I’ll take you to school afterward. If you’re a little late, I’ll come up with an excuse for your coach.”

Coach Shin wasn’t the kind of person to take excuses, but the thought still made Jehyuk grateful. Slowly, he lowered the blanket. Thankfully, he had calmed down a little. The reality of the situation had helped him regain his senses.

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“No, that’s not necessary. I mean, I did sleep in this late. But thanks for the thought.”

Sihoo gave him an unreadable smile at his refusal, then kindly explained what to do.

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“Got it. Just go wash up first. Past that door, you’ll find towels and everything you need inside.”

“Are you sure I can use them?”

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“Of course. Want to wear my clothes today?”

Right. He didn’t have a change of clothes. Jehyuk hesitated for a moment before shaking his head. What if he borrowed them and ended up ruining them somehow? What if they absorbed sweat or started smelling weird? The thought of making something as pristine as Sihoo’s clothes dirty made him uneasy. Sihoo was always so clean and put-together—wearing his clothes felt like contaminating them.

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“I’m fine.”

“Hm.”

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Sihoo folded his arms, scanning Jehyuk up and down before speaking again.

“You still smell like alcohol. You should change.”

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It was a logical suggestion, making it hard to argue. But that only made it more annoying. Jehyuk had his own strict habits when it came to cleanliness. He never wore the same clothes two days in a row. His sportswear was always washed immediately, and he was meticulous about laundry. Wearing these clothes all day would make it impossible to focus on either studying or training.

“…Then I’ll just buy your clothes from you.”

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At those words, Sihoo’s amused gaze narrowed slightly. His eyebrows tilted into an exaggerated curve as he stepped closer.

He reached out and placed a hand on Jehyuk’s shoulder. It was something he did often, so Jehyuk barely flinched. Instead, he simply looked up at Sihoo quietly.

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“Hyuk-ah, it’s fine. Just borrow them. You can return them later.”

“But…”

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What if I dirty them?

As if sensing his next argument, Sihoo smoothly cut him off.

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“We should hurry up and shower before we’re even later.”

Still hesitant, Jehyuk eventually nodded. The image of Coach Shin screaming obscenities flashed through his mind, making his feet move on their own.

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Jehyuk, who usually took his time showering meticulously, barely had the luxury today. He basically just doused himself in water and rushed out. At least his short hair didn’t need much effort to dry, which was a relief.

When he came out, Sihoo handed him a white hoodie and black pants that didn’t look too different from what Jehyuk normally wore. The hoodie was ivory-colored with a small embroidered fox on it—cute, in a subtle way. It seemed like Sihoo had picked something that matched Jehyuk’s usual style. Still, something this cute would probably suit Sihoo more than him.

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As soon as Jehyuk changed, they left the house. He didn’t consciously take in his surroundings while heading from the room to the entrance, but certain things still stuck with him. Passing through a hallway-style corridor, then a spacious living room, a massive kitchen, and even the bamboo lattice partition—it was overwhelming. The whole place looked exactly like the kind of wealthy house you’d see in a drama.

So the rumors were true, huh.
How many people their age knew high-end bar managers and lived alone in a house this big?

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Jehyuk had never been particularly curious about it before, but now the questions started creeping in. He quickly shifted his thoughts elsewhere.

The taxi ride to school was quiet.

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Jehyuk glanced at Sihoo’s nape as he sat in the front passenger seat. His pale, slender neck stood out, making Jehyuk idly wonder what was going through his mind. Now that he was more clear-headed, last night felt like a dream. The whole situation had been so surreal.

What was Sihoo even thinking when he made that suggestion?

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…No, did he even remember it?

Just as Jehyuk was about to get lost in his thoughts, the taxi came to a stop. Luckily, they had avoided the worst of the morning rush, so the ride hadn’t taken too long. The taxi pulled up to the highest point of the campus, where the gymnasium was located. Sihoo turned around and spoke in his usual soft tone.

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“We’re here, Hyuk-ah.”

“Thanks. I’ll head in first. I’ll text you later—see you.”

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Jehyuk reached for the back door and pulled out his wallet to pay, but before he could, Sihoo had already tapped his card. Then, without hesitation, he got out of the front seat. As the door shut behind him, Jehyuk looked at him in confusion.

“Why are you getting off here? It takes more than ten minutes to walk to the business school.”

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The gym was closest to the back entrance of the main campus, while the library and the business school building were a solid twenty-minute walk away. The university was massive, and the gym was perched up near the dormitories on a hill.

Before Jehyuk could question it further, the taxi had already pulled away, disappearing down the slope. He watched the orange vehicle vanish with a dumbfounded expression, only for Sihoo to chuckle soundlessly beside him.

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“I told you I’d drop you off. Besides, I don’t have any classes today.”

Oh, right. It wasn’t lecture time yet. Unless he had an early morning class, which Jehyuk was pretty sure Sihoo only had on Fridays, he was free for now.

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“Well, thanks to you, I won’t be late for my first-period required class.”

Somehow, Jehyuk felt like he was being a bother to Sihoo. Without realizing it, his expression turned slightly sullen.

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“…Sorry.”

As soon as the words left his mouth, Sihoo immediately dismissed them.

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“No, I was the one who suggested drinking in the first place.”

“Still…”

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“Hyuk-ah, you didn’t do anything wrong.”

Despite his gentle tone and smiling face, Sihoo sounded firm. Jehyuk studied him for a moment, as if to make sure he meant it, and then finally relaxed, reassured.

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“…Alright. But you don’t have to go out of your way to drop me off. Coach Shin is going to scold me no matter what excuse I give. As long as I’m not injured, there’s no escaping it.”

He didn’t want to burden Sihoo any further, so he spoke as earnestly as he could. Sihoo let out a quiet chuckle before nodding.

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“Got it. Then I’ll just watch you go.”

“Alright. See you later.”

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“Bye.”

Sihoo gave him a small wave and a warm smile. Jehyuk hesitated for a moment, feeling an odd reluctance to turn away. But then he remembered he was running late and quickly started jogging.

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When he reached the gym entrance, he paused at the stairs and glanced back—Sihoo was already gone.

Of course. That’s just how he was.

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Yoon Sihoo was never the type to linger when parting ways. He never left behind any attachment or hesitation. With that realization, Jehyuk finally felt grounded in reality again. He shrugged his shoulders and was just about to step inside when—

Thwack!

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Someone smacked him on the back.

“Damn, thank God!”

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That familiar voice made Jehyuk turn around, and there stood Kim Ijun, slightly out of breath. His messy hair was sticking to his forehead from running.

“You’re late too, huh? Shit, I thought I was the only one screwed today. What happened to you?”

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“What about you?”

“I passed out drinking last night.”

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Ijun let out a breathless laugh, looking relieved to have some company in his misery. Oddly enough, that made Jehyuk feel a little less anxious too.

Ijun kept chattering as they neared the locker room. Then, all of a sudden, he glanced over at Jehyuk and gave him a once-over.

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“Wait, did you buy new clothes? I like that brand too.”

“…Brand?”

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Jehyuk blinked, confused. Was there a brand on the hoodie? He turned to Ijun, who looked equally puzzled by his reaction.

“That’s Maison Kitsuné, right? Or is it a knockoff?”

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There was no way Sihoo would wear a fake, so Jehyuk shook his head. Lowering his gaze, he looked down at the hoodie.

That was when he noticed it—the faint scent of Sihoo rising up from the fabric.

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A strange feeling settled over him, making him press his lips together.

He had thought he was completely back to reality. But now, for some reason, it felt like one foot was still caught somewhere else.

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Like everything was exactly the same as always—except for one small, subtle shift.

Something insignificant yet oddly unsettling, like noticing a single, misplaced detail in a familiar scene.

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