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Thanks to that, the doubts I’d felt in the lobby continued to swell as we were physically intimate.

What the hell is this?

I couldn’t make sense of it. I’d thought he was a man worn down by excessive suspicion, but his smile was so pure. And though I thought he must have had sex countless times, he was more sensitive to stimulation than anyone else. He was so eager he’d masturbate right in front of me, but remembering how he clung to me throughout intercourse made him seem like a man experiencing sex for the first time.

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Chae Beomjoon looked down at the man who was sleeping soundly and gently stroked the hand wrapped around his waist. The palm that had been grabbing his neck and pulling his back all night was firm. There were thick calluses at the tips of his left fingers. As he fiddled with the hand, he recalled the voice from last night asking him not to grab his arm.

What kind of work does he do? Usually, he wasn’t interested in the private lives of his one-night stands, but today he was particularly curious. That was because, during sex, asking him not to hurt his arm was the only thing the man had requested in a commanding tone.

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A left-handed painter? A violinist? Chae Beomjoon thought of various professions that required one to protect their arms and hands, and carefully interlaced his fingers with the man’s. As if he liked holding hands, Seo Haeyoon naturally tightened his grip on his fingers even in his sleep.

It was an incredibly cute sight, considering the fierce way he’d sipped his margarita. Chae Beomjoon was extremely curious about this man’s contradictions.

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I want to meet him a few more times. The desire that was blossoming in his heart was clear.

Seo Haeyoon, a man whose name definitely included the Chinese character for sea (海). Chae Beomjoon wanted to observe a little more of this man who could be as wild as a storm and as gentle as warm water. It was the first time in a long time that he had felt such curiosity about someone.

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“Seo Haeyoon.”

He called out the man’s name, checking the time. It was almost 9 o’clock. Should he wake him up? Chae Beomjoon’s gaze moved to the cell phone on the nightstand.

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He had found the phone in the man’s pants pocket. There was an alarm icon at the top of the phone screen. He didn’t know if it went off on weekends, but he wanted to make sure there wasn’t anything important, so he decided to wake him up.

“Hey, do you need to get up?”

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He whispered in the man’s ear once more. The man smiled slightly as if tickled, his small, round earlobes twitching. But he didn’t open his eyes.

Instead, as if telling him not to disturb his sleep, he pushed Chae Beomjoon’s face away with his palm and burrowed deeper into his arms. He pressed his cheek against Chae Beomjoon’s chest and fell back into a deep sleep. He looked like a young animal.

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Though he seemed to be at least 28 years old, he acted like a child when he was half-conscious. That was why, last night, when he had mentioned the word ‘virgin’, he had unconsciously asked him where he had learned such a thing.

Anyway, since he wasn’t waking up, he must not have anything urgent to do. He had a good excuse to hold the softened man a little longer.

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“Sleep well.”

Chae Beomjoon murmured quietly and hugged him. His body was warm.

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However, though his eyes were closed, Seo Haeyoon couldn’t fall asleep. He had a lot to think about.

The fact that a man with a difficult and aloof personality had been clinging to him since last night made him feel like he had somehow won. But Chae Beomjoon wasn’t making the mistake of underestimating Seo Haeyoon because of his victory.

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Chae Beomjoon knew Seo Haeyoon would wake up and return to the way he was on their first day. The ruse of pretending to be a woodcutter was no longer effective, so even if Seo Haeyoon left this room as soon as he woke up, Chae Beomjoon had no excuse to hold onto him.

Therefore, to fulfill his wish to meet him a few more times, he had to capture Seo Haeyoon’s attention from the moment he opened his eyes. So that he wouldn’t even glance at the exit.

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What should he say…

Chae Beomjoon pondered deeply, rolling his tongue in his mouth. It was time to show off the power of a maturely handsome man.

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Chae Beomjoon woke up again near noon. He thought Seo Haeyoon might wake up around then, but even when he quietly got up, put his clothes in the styler, and ordered lunch, the other man didn’t open his eyes.

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At 1 pm, sunlight poured into the room, radiating a warm heat. Since it faced south, the sun came in well and the air quickly became stuffy, so Chae Beomjoon turned on the air conditioner slightly. He stroked the man’s forehead, confirmed that he wasn’t sweating, and pulled the blanket up to his shoulders.

“Thank you.”

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He had ordered brunch, expecting it to take quite a while due to it being lunchtime, but fortunately, the meal arrived in less than 30 minutes.

He moved the small table in the living room to the bedroom and set it right next to where Seo Haeyoon was lying. He neatly placed two white plates with eggs benedict, bacon, and pancakes on top.

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What kind of scene would unfold when Seo Haeyoon woke up and looked at him? While pondering that, he arranged the fork and knife and pulled a chair over to the window. Then, he took out a book that had been in the drawer.

Having finished all the preparations, Chae Beomjoon quickly showered, shook the water out of his hair, and put on a robe. He sprayed the perfume he had put in the bathroom drawer and slightly opened the collar of his robe to reveal his chest.

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When he stood in front of the mirror, his truly perfect self came into view. The hair that had slipped slightly over his forehead made his handsome face seem a little more friendly, and the red lips that Seo Haeyoon had sucked on all night were undeniably sensual. Chae Beomjoon smiled at the handsome man in the mirror and moved.

It was time to wake up Seo Haeyoon.

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“Haeyoon, if you’re going to sleep more, eat and then sleep.”

He called out as before, but as usual, there was no response. Chae Beomjoon checked his watch and, after a moment’s hesitation, raised his voice.

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“It’s past 1 o’clock. It’s afternoon now.”

Even when told to get up, Seo Haeyoon didn’t budge. But when he heard the time, he finally reacted.

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His long eyelashes fluttered, and soon his lovely eyes, clouded with drowsiness, were revealed. Ah… he groaned softly and blinked blankly. It took Seo Haeyoon a long time to turn his head and find the source of the voice that had woken him up. He belatedly discovered Chae Beomjoon standing loosely beside him and looked up at him.

Their eyes met. The focus returned to Haeyoon’s eyes, and they immediately curved softly.

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“Beomjoon, hi…”

…A man who knows how to play with people. And Chae Beomjoon enjoyed being toyed with by beautiful people.

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The playful greeting with an endlessly gentle expression provoked Chae Beomjoon’s mischief. Instead of responding, he lowered his head and bit Seo Haeyoon’s chin. Following the face that turned away in disgust, he bit the tip of his small nose and let go.

“You’re being naughty from the morning.”

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“Old man.”

“Just an ordinary Korean. Did you sleep well?”

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“Mm…”

Whether he was still half-asleep or not, a soft voice flowed out, just like the one he heard in bed last night. Chae Beomjoon lightly brushed his hair aside and kissed the forehead that appeared. Then he got up and returned to his chair. From now on, he had to be careful with every action.

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“Let’s have lunch. Whatever you want.”

He spoke in a leisurely voice, as if giving him a choice, and picked up the book he had placed on the chair, crossing his legs as he sat. To allow Seo Haeyoon, who was sitting on the bed, to admire him from the most perfect angle, Chae Beomjoon draped his arm over the armrest and lowered his eyes to read.

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“Yawn…”

Seo Haeyoon, who didn’t get up immediately, yawned softly, rubbed his eyes, and turned his head to look at him. Tilting his head slightly, he tried to read the title of the book and then suddenly burst into laughter.

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Ahaha, that boyish laugh flowed out. He turned his body to look at Chae Beomjoon and giggled as he lay down.

“Mister, you’re holding the book upside down.”

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“Really?”

“Are you an idiot?”

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Seo Haeyoon chattered in a cheerful voice. His clear face was tinged with laughter.

A man who makes you laugh from the morning, isn’t that reason enough to meet a few more times? Chae Beomjoon thought it was quite reasonable and lifted the corners of his mouth.

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“I’m doing this on purpose. To focus.”

“Can you focus when you can’t read it?”

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Of course, Chae Beomjoon wasn’t foolish enough to pretend to read a book upside down. It was all calculated, from holding the book upside down to Seo Haeyoon pointing it out. To see how interested he was in him.

The man who decided to meet someone for sex because they said they liked books was at least interested enough to know what Chae Beomjoon was reading. Thinking it was a good start, he began to read the engraved sentences in the book he was holding.

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“…But sometimes, even with a firm resolve, it was hard to resist him.”

It was a strangely attractive phrase he had memorized, thinking he should use it someday.

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“Especially on days when he didn’t cover his eyes, I found myself staring straight into them without realizing it.”

Seo Haeyoon, who had been looking at Chae Beomjoon with a foolish gaze, erased his smile at the calm voice. It was worth the money spent learning to recite poetry to seduce a woman who liked Rainer Maria Rilke. The clear recitation had a charm that made anyone listen.

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“I couldn’t help but stare into those eyes, defenseless against the force that drew me in.”

Seo Haeyoon sat up, adjusting his position and resting his chin on his knee. He watched Chae Beomjoon with interest as he effortlessly read from an upside-down book.

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“It’s as if I’m trying to find some truth in those eyes….”

The mood was slightly ruined by the mention of the word “skull” afterward. Chae Beomjoon quietly looked up, pausing his reading at an appropriate passage.

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Seo Haeyoon was looking at him with an intensely serious expression, his full attention focused on Chae Beomjoon. He could feel Haeyoon’s curiosity about him throughout his body.

It’s hard to ignore, isn’t it? Feeling a thrill at having captured Seo Haeyoon’s interest, he met his gaze. Their eyes, filled with mutual curiosity, locked silently. After a brief silence, Chae Beomjoon spoke first.

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“How was it yesterday?”

“Is it review time?”

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“Let’s say it is. Will you give me 5 stars? I think my service was pretty good yesterday.”

“…I thought there was no review event.”

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Review event? It was a strange thing to say, but not entirely out of context. Shrugging, Chae Beomjoon closed the book and placed it on his knee, smiling.

“I really want 5 stars from you.”

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“Why?”

“Because I’d like you to come back.”

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“…”

Did he not understand? Seo Haeyoon remained silent at the clear implication. Silence filled the space between them again. Chae Beomjoon observed Seo Haeyoon, waiting for a response.

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The languidness in Haeyoon’s body began to dissipate, replaced by a growing vitality. His softened eyes regained their elegance, and his drawn-out speech became short and decisive.

The man who had begged for kisses during their intimacy the night before had vanished like a mirage. Chae Beomjoon watched as Seo Haeyoon returned to his usual self, a faint smile playing on his lips.

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With anyone else, he wouldn’t have cared this much. Usually, proposing to be sex partners came easily after confirming mutual satisfaction, and the other person would readily accept.

But somehow, he felt this man wouldn’t easily accept his proposal. Just looking at yesterday, if it weren’t for that app, Seo Haeyoon would have ignored Chae Beomjoon even if they had met by chance.

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Chae Beomjoon didn’t delude himself into thinking Seo Haeyoon would develop feelings for him just because he had been a bit clingy and desperate in bed. After all, Chae Beomjoon had acted as if he genuinely loved Haeyoon last night.

“Are you hesitating?”

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Anyway, the silence was getting too long, so he nudged Seo Haeyoon.

“Mmh….”

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It was unclear whether it was a response or a moan.

Seo Haeyoon, who had briefly sat up, was now lying back down on the bed. He was still wearing the gown he had washed and put on himself at dawn.

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Through the open collar, his well-defined, lean chest was visible. His policy of not leaving marks on one-night stands meant his chest and exposed limbs were clean, without a single red mark. Unlike yesterday, he now wanted to fill that blank canvas with his own drawings.

His smooth, long legs stretched out, the toes wiggling slightly at the end of the bed. As Chae Beomjoon leisurely watched those toes, Seo Haeyoon suddenly spoke.

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“…Actually, I thought this the day before yesterday. That I wouldn’t be sex partners with Mister, even if we had a one-night stand.”

“But you still thought about having sex with me?”

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After the way we parted last time. The rest of the sentence was left unsaid. Seo Haeyoon chuckled to himself and nodded.

“Yeah, somehow.”

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“Why, was it because my incredibly handsome face kept popping up in front of your eyes?”

Chae Beomjoon joked, but Seo Haeyoon didn’t budge.

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“As if. There are plenty of guys who look like Mister out there.”

“…You have a good memory.”

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He silently clicked his tongue. Seo Haeyoon was throwing back the words he had said during their argument at the bar.

That’s why he had to pretend to read a book from the morning. He already had a debt to settle, and the man wasn’t going to let it go easily. Still, he wanted to see him a few more times.

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“Better than a Border Collie, right?”

…Look at that, what a temper.

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Anyway, pretending not to hear Seo Haeyoon’s laughing remark, Chae Beomjoon turned his gaze to the window. They say a single word can repay a thousand debts, but Chae Beomjoon owed this man too much from their brief encounter last time.

What should he say to win him over?

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Yesterday, they were both eager for sex, had a reason, and the novelty of the first encounter was enough to spark curiosity. But now, it was different.

It’s no wonder many couples break up after their first experience. To capture someone’s heart after truly knowing them, there needs to be something that attracts the other person.

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Chae Beomjoon was drawn to how the man became too soft during sex, but Seo Haeyoon wouldn’t know that. He had already been with many men, and Chae Beomjoon might just be one of many, not standing out.

…Surely, that couldn’t be true.

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“…”

“…”

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A quiet silence fell. Chae Beomjoon turned his gaze back to the man lying still, staring at the ceiling. He wondered what Haeyoon was thinking.

If he was thinking about past arguments or anything like that, Chae Beomjoon wanted to tell him to forget it. Dwelling on the past wouldn’t do any good—especially not for Chae Beomjoon.

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“Mister.”

After a while, Seo Haeyoon spoke up. Chae Beomjoon braced himself, wondering what he might say, ready for a sudden attack. Seo Haeyoon propped his head up on his arm and looked at Chae Beomjoon.

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“How old are you?”

The question wasn’t exactly an attack, but it wasn’t innocent either. Normally, Chae Beomjoon would have readily shared his age, but given Seo Haeyoon’s tendency to use any information as ammunition, he hesitated.

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Chae Beomjoon smiled coyly and shrugged.

“You know, they say you shouldn’t ask a man his age.”

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“They also say age is just a number.”

Seo Haeyoon shrugged as well. Chae Beomjoon pondered the meaning behind his words and looked at him suspiciously.

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“Are you asking because you don’t care how old I am? Or is there another reason?”

“Well, the fact that you’re so sensitive about age, which is just a number, makes me think you’re not in your 30s.”

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It’s a trap, Chae Beomjoon thought, feeling a bit incredulous.

It was a sharp observation, but Chae Beomjoon was indeed in his 30s. He still had a long way to go before turning 40.

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“What if I am in my 30s? Will you call me ‘hyung’?”

“Mister has no conscience.”

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“Haeyoon has no manners with his hyung.”

“Yeah, flirting with good-looking guys is my hobby.”

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Even with sincere attempts, Seo Haeyoon didn’t budge. But his playful teasing was irresistible. Chae Beomjoon found himself drawn in, unable to resist the bait.

He was skilled at this game, and Chae Beomjoon enjoyed it. Smiling, he played along.

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“Give me more.”

Seo Haeyoon laughed at the sudden change in attitude. Lying still, he called out after a moment.

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“Mister.”

“Yes?”

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“Come here.”

Now familiar with the term, Chae Beomjoon obediently got up and walked to the bed. He sat close to Seo Haeyoon and reached out to gently stroke his hair.

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The soft, fine, brown hair rustled under his touch. As Chae Beomjoon played with the ends, Seo Haeyoon glanced up at him and asked,

“Mister, how many people have you been with?”

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“Sex, love. Which one are you asking about?”

“Are there two options?”

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“…No.”

There isn’t. But why does that sound a bit annoying? Chae Beomjoon bit his lip, looking at Seo Haeyoon, who seemed convinced that he had never been in a relationship with anyone.

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There was a clear difference between choosing not to have deep relationships with others and being told by others, “You seem like you’ve never been with anyone.” The comment strangely pricked his ego, and he narrowed his eyes.

“I thought so. So, you’ve only been having sex all this time?”

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Chae Beomjoon was about to sarcastically reply, “Is there anything else needed?” but he suddenly realized something and shut his mouth. Is this an interview? Seo Haeyoon didn’t seem to be asking these questions just for casual conversation.

After expressing his desire to see each other again, Chae Beomjoon had been brushing off the trivial talk, thinking Haeyoon wasn’t taking it seriously. But now, it seemed like Haeyoon was carefully gauging his intentions and seeing if he was sincere about wanting to meet again. If that was the case, Chae Beomjoon felt he had a duty to respond honestly. His philosophy was that tops should be considerate of the burdens bottoms face in relationships.

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“That’s right, my dream is to die of copulation. Dying during sex.”

After saying that, Chae Beomjoon added, thinking Haeyoon might be curious about his sexual history.

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“They say ghosts who die satisfied have a good aura, so I always give my best in bed. You won’t be disappointed. I work out regularly, so you don’t have to worry about erectile dysfunction.”

“…”

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Seo Haeyoon turned his head at the sincere response. He looked at Chae Beomjoon with a mix of disbelief and slight disdain, as if he had heard something ridiculous. Then, he casually turned his gaze away again.

Chae Beomjoon thought he was asking about experience, but it seemed that wasn’t it. What does he want to know? Chae Beomjoon pondered, looking down at Haeyoon’s cute nose. He wanted to kiss it like he did yesterday, but then he remembered the earlier conversation and asked,

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“Why did you think you could have sex with me but not be partners?”

Chae Beomjoon couldn’t understand. If someone is suitable for sex, shouldn’t they also be suitable as a sex partner? Besides the frequency, he saw no difference between sex and being sex partners.

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“Because I….”

“…”

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“…”

“Because I?”

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Impatient, Chae Beomjoon urged him on. Seo Haeyoon pursed his lips, looking like he thought, Do I really have to say this? He frowned, then tilted his head to look up at Chae Beomjoon.

The back of his head touched the bed, creating a space under his neck. His long, slender neck was exposed, looking vulnerable. His small Adam’s apple was cute, and his jawline looked soft and kissable.

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He had a bit of a temper, but he was definitely attractive, both during sex and otherwise. Chae Beomjoon felt his gown riding up and smiled charmingly.

“You know…”

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“Yes?”

“Mister, you’re really a rag, aren’t you?”

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“…”

Of course, the smile didn’t last long.

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