SMS | Chapter 5.3

When treating his wounds, he had looked so sensitive that the corners of his eyes turned red from the pain. Dohoon believed that sensitivity to pain often translated to sensitivity to pleasure.

Watching Mino injure himself easily and react strongly to even minor pain, Dohoon had secretly hoped for something more. Maybe, even without diving into anything too intense, their time together could still be quite entertaining.

It was his first time dating a man, but he thought it might turn out rather well.

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However, the expression Mino showed during their kiss had been unexpected. It wasn’t as though it was Mino’s first time kissing someone or exploring something more intimate, yet the look on his face was something Dohoon had never encountered.

A face so devoid of emotion it bordered on eerie. Even someone at the dentist, numb with anesthesia, wouldn’t be that stoic.

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Mino seemed awkwardly young, and every word he spoke hinted at his inexperience in relationships. Yet, watching his reactions to touch and the way he spoke left Dohoon unsure.

“Maybe he’s not as naive as he looks. Maybe he’s been through more than I thought.”

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Or perhaps he was just desensitized. It could even be that everything felt too unfamiliar, making it hard for him to respond in the moment.

Returning home, Dohoon found himself in a less-than-pleasant mood. A fleeting thought crossed his mind: I want to make him kneel before me, sobbing uncontrollably. Was it because Mino was a man? There seemed to be limits to seeing him purely as an emotional partner.

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Dohoon’s gaze flickered toward the basement door before quickly dropping away. It was an impulsive thought, but he had committed to dating and knew he couldn’t cross that line.

Moreover, he didn’t want to scare Mino off. If Mino bolted, it would be a problem—he hadn’t even handed over the cat, Chaesu, yet.

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Entering the room where Chaesu was kept, the cat, who had been watching from a corner like a predator stalking its prey, suddenly dashed out and pounced on Dohoon’s feet.

“You must’ve been really bored. Now that you’re healthy again, it’s time to get ready to go to your new home, your hyung’s place.”

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“Meow.”

Chaesu’s white paws, clad in sock-like markings, pressed firmly on the top of Dohoon’s foot.

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I should drop by his place unannounced, Dohoon thought. He needed to check if the environment was suitable for a cat. And if Mino was hiding anything, this would be his chance to find out.

Having finalized his plan, Dohoon scooped up Chaesu and smiled with satisfaction.

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***

“Then I’ll circle around for about 10 minutes and head to your place. I just wanted to see your face.”

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While Lee Dohoon was on the phone, he sat down and gently patted Sowol, who was patiently waiting at his feet. Despite the chilly weather, Sowol seemed delighted by the rare occasion of Dohoon personally taking him out for a walk. His big mouth formed a happy grin.

“Something feels fishy.”

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“Woof!”

“You think so too, Sowol? Shall we take a look?”

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Sowol wagged his tail lightly, leading Dohoon along. They stopped in front of the villa where Mino’s rooftop room was. After waiting for a moment, a man hurriedly came running down, pulling his hat down low. He was shorter than Dohoon but taller than Mino. He didn’t seem bulky, but his face was completely obscured by the way he pulled his hat down.

The man ran off so quickly that there was no time to scrutinize him. Could it be that guy? The thought of J, whom he’d run into recently and who Mino had referred to as a junior, made Dohoon feel uneasy.

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“If he’s up to something, he’ll be busy hiding it. Guess I’ll have to catch him off guard. Let’s say Sowol was thirsty, and I came back quickly for water.”

There was a water bottle in his bag, but this excuse was as good as any. Sowol, oblivious to Dohoon using him as an excuse, confidently climbed the stairs. Even if he did understand, it probably wouldn’t matter.

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However, Dohoon reconsidered his impulsive plan to ambush. Mino wasn’t a “sub,” so being overly controlling early on in their relationship wouldn’t bode well. Still, since he was already on the rooftop, he didn’t intend to go back down. Waiting outside seemed harmless enough—there was plenty to observe from there.

The view of the rooftop room wasn’t bad. A single ashtray sat on the bench, making Dohoon wonder if Mino smoked. He’d never smelled cigarettes on him before. He didn’t interfere if his partner smoked, but when a “sub” did, he found it amusing to make a game out of disciplining them for it.

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Since Dohoon didn’t easily permit physical contact with his subs, their only chance to please him was oral service. If they smoked, he’d say, “I can’t let you use a mouth polluted by harmful substances.” Hearing that, they’d immediately declare their intention to quit, driven by the craving to be allowed to service him again. Watching them suppress their smoking urges while eagerly tending to him was strangely satisfying.

But what about a sweet, innocent boyfriend? A man who was so shy that even kissing felt awkward? If someone like that were put in such a situation, he might just faint. Dohoon had never thought about training a vanilla guy, so this could be an intriguing experiment.

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As he idly counted the cigarette butts in the ashtray and looked at the dry, withered plants, Mino suddenly dashed out of the room, carrying a pile of laundry. He was so overloaded with blankets that he couldn’t see where he was going. Why was he dealing with bedding now? Dohoon’s suspicions grew. Watching Mino fumbling with the load, Dohoon thought, He’s going to trip at this rate. And just as expected, Mino stumbled.

“Whoa—?!”

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“Woof!”

Sowol barked in surprise as Mino, flustered by the noise, managed to perfectly catch his foot on a protruding piece of concrete. Dohoon, who had been watching closely, extended his arm. Even if Mino fell, the blankets would cushion him, but since he was Dohoon’s boyfriend, it felt right to step in. With a casual gesture, he caught both the bundle of blankets and Mino in his arms.

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“You’ve been this clumsy before, haven’t you? Always getting hurt like this. Are you covered in bruises?”

“D-d-doctor!?”

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“That’s right, it’s me.”

When he peeled back the blankets, Mino’s pretty face peeked out. The way Mino called him “Doctor” was peculiar—outside of his play sessions, he never expected to hear that term in casual situations. He had chosen it because it wouldn’t sound odd even if used publicly. Still, coming from Mino, it had an unusual edge to it. Perhaps it was because Mino looked so young and innocent that it felt a bit mischievous.

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“You really look like a baby like this.”

Mino’s cheeks flushed red, likely from embarrassment, making him look even more like a baby. Wrapped up in the blankets, he resembled a swaddled infant. A strange sense of guilt crept into Dohoon’s heart as he held him.

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TL Notes:

Since they haven’t started to get into the DOM and SUB relationship, I will still translate 선생님 as Doctor as of now.
Depends on the context it might change to Master after they got into the play.

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