SMS | Chapter 2.2

Feeling too guilty for holding people back from leaving on a Friday, Mino ended up taking a half-day off. It was a sudden request, but the team leader surprisingly gave the go-ahead with gusto. It was the end of the year, so there were unused annual leaves anyway. Junhyuk seemed like he had something to say, his lips twitching, but Mino grabbed his bag and hurriedly stood up, rushing out of the office.

“Ah, good. Shamelessly.”

Once outside, he felt like he could breathe again. It was cold, but the strong sunlight made it feel less so. Thanks to the sun peeking out, the snow that had fallen yesterday had almost melted away. Even the heaps around the trees and utility poles were sparkling and melting gradually.

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He boarded the next bus and enjoyed the view outside. Indeed, it was a desolate winter scene, boring like his life. Familiar signs passed by, and the bus wove its way through to the neighborhood where Mino lived. Still, if there was any amusement to be had, it had indeed arrived.

That man. Lee Dohoon. Too neat and handsome for a mere neighborhood vet. And incredibly kind and gentle. So far, he seemed flawless—except for making his tea too hot. But that was hardly a fault, more like a misstep on Mino’s part for sipping it without hesitation.

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Normally careless, Mino was especially foolish that day, unaware as he slid into self-reproach while thinking about Dohoon. Perhaps it was the self-hatred that had soaked into him since childhood. He felt utterly worthless. Unconsciously, his nose began to tingle.

Then, adding insult to injury, what he thought was all melted snow turned to slush underfoot, sending him slipping right into a sewer grate.

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“Argh…!”

His palms scraped hard against the asphalt as his right knee took the brunt. Thankfully, his face was spared. The sting and heat of pain surged up. More than anything, the embarrassing posture made it impossible for him to stand. Enjoying both shame and pain was one thing, but this was too much. His face flushed as if it would burst.

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“Is there a statue somewhere? Are you prostrating?”

And into this flood of embarrassment, the handsome face of that man intruded.
“Agh!”

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“Did you see a ghost? You’re quite startled.”

His heart raced as if in arrhythmia, because Dohoon had been the subject of his thoughts all weekend. Mino tried to get up hurriedly but winced and sat back down from the pain. The man kindly extended a hand, helping Mino to his feet.

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“Ah, I was so startled.”

“You scare easily, huh? Weak hearted? Can you even keep a cat?”

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His voice was lightly teasing. The smile on his face was far too charming, adding weight to Mino’s guilt.

“Don’t tease…”

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As Mino staggered up with a pleading voice, Dohoon examined his palms.

“Is it just here that you’re hurt?”

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“Ah, no, it’s just…”

“Let me take a look. I’ll get it cleaned up.”

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His clinic, Dohwa Animal Hospital, was just ahead.

Unlike the first day they met, Dohoon’s attire was simple: a navy sweater, charcoal cotton pants, and a navy coat with just a hint of a white t-shirt showing at the neckline. He looked casually dressed for a quick errand, holding a plastic bag with a convenience store logo.

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“I’m really okay. It’s just a little scrape.”

He downplayed his injuries without a proper look. His knee throbbed, but it seemed nothing serious was damaged. He was used to getting hurt, so he had a sense of these things.

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“Looks like it’s bleeding. Don’t refuse help. Need a hand?”

And with that, Dohoon took Mino’s injured palm in his, which felt warm.

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“Ouch…”

Mino winced at the pain as he was practically dragged along. The sight of two grown men holding hands might seem silly, but Dohoon’s warmth made it hard to pull away.

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“Did you go to the convenience store?”

“Just getting lunch.”

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“Isn’t it a bit late for lunch?”

Was that really lunch? Mino wasn’t one to obsess over food, but the thought of Dohoon sustaining himself on convenience store meals was somewhat distressing. Dohoon just shrugged it off as if it were nothing.

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Soon, they arrived at the animal hospital with a ‘closed’ sign hanging on the door. It seemed no one else was in as Dohoon had locked up for his errand. Mino took another look at the sign on the glass door confirming it was indeed their official lunch hour.

Dohoon let go of Mino’s hand to type in the code and unlock the door. The lingering pain and the fact that he had let go made Mino feel reluctantly disappointed.

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The inpatient animals greeted them with their cries. Seeing Dohoon in more casual attire made Mino’s chest tingle. He wasn’t styled with wax in his hair; instead, his bangs hung down, making him look nearly youthful enough to be a college student.

Kind of like a handsome student council president. Mino struggled to hide his lingering gaze, taking deep breaths. After all, he liked men, so he was naturally drawn to good-looking ones, even if Dohoon wasn’t going to be his sadistic master.

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Ugh, don’t get ahead of yourself. Mino clenched his eyes shut, trying to control himself.

“Really scraped it, huh. How’d you fall?”

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Dohoon naturally sat Mino down on a chair and rolled up his pants. Despite the teasing about statues and prostrations, he knew Mino had fallen. The weakly muscular legs of the office worker were pale under the fluorescent lights.

Indeed, the cotton pants hadn’t provided much protection. Red marks were spreading, soon to turn into bruises, and from the grazed skin, blood beaded like sweat. The inside of the pants, though not visible, felt damp with blood.

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“Got distracted.”

“By what?”

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His languid voice made Mino shiver. Being alone in a small room, exposing bare skin to him, was enough to make him tense.

“Just, um, various things.”

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Would he react if I said I was thinking of you? Since he was on his way to see him, it wouldn’t have been strange. But since his thoughts had been indecent, he couldn’t tell the truth.

“You make me curious. Anywhere else hurts besides here and your hand?”

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As he chuckled, letting out a deflating sigh, Dohoon asked about other injuries. Mino, seeing Dohoon’s upright nose, quietly responded yes.

“It might sting a bit.”

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“Ugh…”

After a short warning, the alcohol swab touched the wound. Mino grimaced, and a faint pleasure washed over him as he looked at the face of the man treating his wounds. The area between his legs began to feel uncomfortable.

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“Stay still.”

“Uh-uh…”

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“Listen now.”

As Mino twitched, Dohoon firmly held his ankle and carefully treated the wound. This was genuinely risky. The slightly authoritative tone was enough to make him aroused. Mino naturally placed his briefcase over his legs.

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“It’s a bit early for quitting time, isn’t it?”

“Took a half-day off, uh, because I felt bad you might not leave on time because of me.”

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“It’s okay. I live nearby. And I often come in on weekends anyway. Can’t just stay at home with the hospitalized animals.”

“Must be hard… to never really have a day off to relax…”

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“…if it gets too busy, I ask someone I know to help.”

Who? He was suddenly curious. As the disinfectant reached the deepest cut, his toes curled. His lips dried up, making him anxious. If he got half-aroused now, there would be no turning back.

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“Ugh…”

“Does it hurt?”

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“Just a little.”

“Just bear with it a bit longer.”

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“Yes…”

Somehow, it felt like Dohoon wanted to hurt him. The touch that handled the injury seemed rough, but he couldn’t complain. It had been too long since someone had inflicted pain on him.

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Mino had to sing all four verses of the national anthem in his head. He even recited some of the Heart Sutra. Just when he managed to calm his lower body, Dohoon suddenly showed him his palm.

“Hand.”

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It felt like a similar situation to training a dog. If he were imitating a dog, he might have clenched his fist, but Mino knew Dohoon meant the injured palm, so he showed both palms.

“They’re pretty scraped up. Must be annoying when you work.”

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“Got what I deserved. Walked without paying attention.”

“Then you’ve received your punishment.”

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Those oddly enticing words from him made Mino momentarily dazed. This was something to relish. Honestly, Mino really liked Dohoon’s face. But expressing affection to someone whose inclinations he couldn’t even be sure of was a difficult task.

Even if, as Sungjoon said, 70% of humanity were bisexual, social perceptions weren’t so. Using him as fantasy material was just right. Even if Dohoon did view men as sexual objects, there could be no connection between them.

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“Hey. Just in case, try to woo that vet a bit more aggressively. It wouldn’t hurt to try dating first. It doesn’t have to start with that. You might find you’re satisfied with something more conventional once you try it.”

Why did Sungjoon’s words suddenly come to mind?

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Dohoon finished disinfecting all the cuts on Mino’s palms and applied ointment. He cut waterproof bandages to size and applied them, marking the end of a long yet short session of wound care.

“The flesh is deeply gouged, so it’ll hurt. It’s somewhat lucky it’s winter.”

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Dohoon repeated several times that it would have been hard for the wounds to heal if it were summer. Mino bit his lip, regretting it wasn’t summer.

“You need to apply ointment daily, change the bandages, and make sure it dries well.”

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“Yes. Thank you.”

It felt a bit awkward to be treated like a child and thank him, but Dohoon’s handsome face looked deeply worried.

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“Worried?”

“Yes?”

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“Are you good at taking care of injuries?”

“Ah…”

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Caught in his naughty intentions of possibly aggravating the wound at home for self-gratification, Dohoon would never know.

“Should I take a look?”

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“What?”

Mino stiffened at the unexpected suggestion. Take a look? Dohoon slowly continued.

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“You seem to live alone, not like you’d keep first aid supplies.”

“Ah… Yes.”

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“I can stop by after work each day to check on it. It’d be a shame if such pretty, white knees were scarred.”

Was that so? Would they scar? Mino glanced at his scraped knee and chewed his lip.

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“That’s okay. You must be tired, and I wouldn’t want to impose too much…”

Actually, the process of having his bare skin treated was quite satisfying, as if Dohoon had inflicted the wounds himself. But to bite at such an offer would not be fitting for a nearly thirty-year-old man. Was he always this kind? Suddenly, Sungjoon’s advice made him anxious.

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“Is that so? Then I guess there’s nothing to be done.”

Ah. But now that he’d withdrawn the offer so easily, Mino felt a pang of disappointment.

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“And the cat…”

“It’s healthy. Sleeping over there, full and content, so it’s been quiet all day. Kittens at this time of year just eat and sleep.”

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“That’s good.”

“What are you going to do?”

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As he drummed his fingers on the desk as if playing a piano, Mino swallowed dryly. The short nails were flawless, and the callus on the side of his middle finger seemed like it came from holding pencils often. But soon, his imagination turned those calloused fingers thrusting inside him, dirtying his thoughts.

As his gaze reached the veiny back of the hand, the fantasy became more vivid. Feeling hotter, his lips dried out.

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“Can I think about it a bit more?”

What more was there to think about? As he blinked several times, Mino belatedly realized he’d asked about the cat’s welfare. He’d already decided to adopt it, having spent the weekend learning about cat care after talking with Sungjoon.

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“Ah, I…”

“Thirsty? Should I get you some tea?”

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He hadn’t even responded yet when the considerate Dohoon offered, lifting a teapot. Meanwhile, Mino wondered if he’d offer hot tea again. The memory made his heart flutter.

However, to Mino’s relief and contrary to his expectation, Dohoon dropped a couple of ice cubes into the boiling tea to cool it down. He really was a genuinely nice person.

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“It seemed like you burned your mouth yesterday.”

“Thank you.”

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Holding the cup with the moderately warm tea, warmth spread through his hands.

“Stay here. I’ll bring the cat.”

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As soon as Dohoon left, Mino buried his forehead on the table. What filthy fantasies had he entertained about such a person? He felt overwhelmed with self-loathing. He wanted to die.

‘You’ve received your punishment.’

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Even amid these thoughts, the sweet sound of his voice lingered. It seemed he wouldn’t be able to sleep easily tonight either.

Mino had to wait quite a while for Dohoon, who didn’t come out for some time. He realized Dohoon was on a call as he heard faint voices and took the chance to cool his face. After a long wait, Dohoon emerged with a grim expression and informed him.

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“I’m sorry, but it looks like you’ll have to go home today.”

Mino wanted to ask what happened, but the moment he hesitated, Dohoon’s phone started ringing. The light from the phone in his hand made his expression even more menacing, and the question retreated back into Mino’s mouth.

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Well. He had things to do at home anyway. It was disappointing not to see the cat, but more pressing matters awaited beneath his pants.

“Ah, just break the stairs already…”

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Arriving home earlier than expected, Mino hastily stripped off his clothes right at the entrance. The clothes he flung off scattered around the cramped apartment, not that it was very noticeable among the already discarded layers.

Slumping down in front of the full-length mirror by his bed, Mino deliberately pressed his throbbing knee to the floor.

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“Ah…”

The wound, which had stopped bleeding thanks to the treatment, burst open again, and blood slowly seeped onto the gauze. Mino took out a suction cup dildo and pressed it firmly onto the flat floor. His fully erect penis quivered slightly. He yearned to probe his itching hole. Even though backdoor masturbation was familiar to him, inserting such a thick object all at once was bound to cause problems. With the little sanity he had left, he searched for lubricant, carelessly spraying it on the dildo before pushing two dry fingers into his tight hole.

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“Huh, ugh…”

The more painfully he stirred, the more his head seemed to fill with red. Imagining Dohoon’s thick fingers, he prodded a few more times before pulling them out. The opening he’d barely managed to dilate twitched continuously as he recalled the words he’d spat out with a slight modification.

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“Deserve to be punished.”

The throbbing pain in his knee brought back the moments of being treated by him. As if enchanted, Mino lifted his hips to align the tender hole with the end of the dildo and impatiently dropped his buttocks down. The thick faux penis penetrated the pinkish hole, sinking in slowly. The floor hid from view in the angle, but the mirror showed it was as if he was truly being penetrated by a dick. Replacing the dick’s owner with Dohoon’s face made his impatient penis leak fluid.

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‘Half left. Gotta eat it all.’

It was like hearing voices. It felt so real even though it was all in his imagination. With a slightly clearer head, Mino pushed deeper. The thickest part of the dildo burrowed in, making his backside sore.

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“Ugh, ouch, it hurts…”

His palm on the floor was damp with sweat and blood. It hurt, it was hot, and it felt good. The hole swallowed the thickest part, sagging downwards from gravity. A tingling pressure made his jaw slacken and saliva dribble. His eyes seemed to roll back.

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“Ah, ah, doctor..”

No contact yet his plump nipples tingled. Mino pressed down on his slightly protruding lower abdomen where the dildo was inserted, pinching his right nipple hard with his other hand. His body twitched, resonating with the stuffed lower part. He pressed his hips down, tearing into the wound on his knee.

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“Ah!”

The knee stung, and the abdomen felt like it had been hit. Mino panted heavily as he pumped his rear. Milky fluid burst from his fully erect penis.

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Sticky semen sprayed over his chest, and he blankly thought. How nice would it be to have a master? If it were a handsome man like Dohoon, it would be even better.

He lifted his hips, and the dildo slowly and heavily slid out. He inspected the slightly gaping hole reflected in the mirror, breathing lazily. Blood flowed from the slightly torn opening. As he reached down and felt it, it stung even more.

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‘Would be nice if the doctor tore it up and treated it himself.’

With his cloudy head, Mino imagined climbing onto Dohoon’s examination table, his face flushing even redder. Throwing all restraint into the cosmos, he began to probe the injured lower part. The night was long, and his filthy desires seemed insatiable.

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