Chapter 9

Seo Ji-hyuk let out labored, heated breaths, leaning heavily into Kang Yu-han’s arms as if oblivious to the latter’s frustrations.

The weight pressing against Kang Yu-han’s thigh left no room for ambiguity—it was blatant and unrelenting.

This is driving me crazy.

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Kang Yu-han despised the sticky sensation of Seo Ji-hyuk’s body clinging to his, the oppressive humidity of the bathroom only making it worse. He wanted nothing more than to deal with the situation and reclaim his peace.

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Dragging Seo Ji-hyuk out of the bathroom was no small feat. Kang Yu-han wasn’t weak or short, but Seo Ji-hyuk’s sheer size made the task exhausting. By the time he managed to haul the larger man out, he collapsed onto the floor, too drained to even think about lifting him onto the bed.

Instead, he quickly dried himself off with a towel and fetched a large one to drape over Seo Ji-hyuk’s soaked body.

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“Phew…”

After tidying up the mess, his watch vibrated with an incoming call. The caller was Major Kim, one of the senior staff members with extensive field experience.

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“Yes, this is Kang Yu-han speaking.”

Major Kim briefed him on the current status at the center. The chaos had been mostly resolved, and the casualties appeared to be limited to lower-ranking staff members who had remained in the building. The senior officials, including the director, were all out of town for a meeting.

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While there were details that didn’t sit right with him, Kang Yu-han knew he wasn’t in a position to question it. His role was to acknowledge and respond appropriately.

“I understand. Thank you for the update.”

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– How’s Major Seo Ji-hyuk? Any unusual signs?

“Actually, he was fine earlier, but his condition deteriorated about five minutes ago.”

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– Deteriorated? Be specific.

“He’s exhibiting behavior consistent with… guiding deprivation. He’s not in a rational state, yes. Right now, he’s completely unresponsive.”

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– Hmm… Then the mission will fall to you. You’re prepared for that, right?

Major Kim’s tone was cautious yet authoritative, layered with the subtle pressure of expectation. The implication was clear: as a subordinate, Kang Yu-han was expected to handle the situation.

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“Yes. I’m prepared.”

– You know the limits, right? Make sure to maintain control.

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“I understand.”

– Once it’s handled, file a confidential report. Avoid any escalations.

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“Yes, sir.”

The call ended. Kang Yu-han lowered the communicator and turned his attention to Seo Ji-hyuk, who was sprawled out on the floor. Placing a hand on his forehead, he felt the fever radiating hotter than before, scorching against his palm.

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“Mm… ah…”

Seo Ji-hyuk groaned faintly, his breath hitching, his body trembling as if overwhelmed by the heat.

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Seo Ji-hyuk’s labored breaths and restless movements made it clear he was unconscious. Even if he were awake, given his earlier state, there was no way he could make rational decisions.

Kang Yu-han had complete control over his guiding abilities, able to use them only when necessary and keep them hidden from others. It was a skill that allowed him to keep his unique talent a secret, especially from Seo Ji-hyuk. That particular “Pandora’s box” was one he could never afford to open.

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But this was an emergency. Seo Ji-hyuk was out cold, his condition critical. If there was ever a time to use his abilities, it was now. After all, his contract as an emergency guide explicitly covered situations like this, and with a direct order from his superiors, there was no room for hesitation.

Taking a deep breath, Kang Yu-han removed the towel covering Seo Ji-hyuk. He also let his own towel drop to the floor, exposing his damp skin to the cold air and sending shivers down his spine. The thought of pressing his body against Seo Ji-hyuk’s searing heat sent a wave of unease—and something else—through him.

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Guiding could be performed in several ways. The most basic was skin-to-skin contact, where an Esper and Guide touched areas like hands, forearms, or foreheads to exchange and purify energy. It was simple and low-impact but also limited in effectiveness—a metaphorical “battery” that kept things running but didn’t provide full power.

There were substitutes like medication or injections, but these were temporary fixes. For someone like Seo Ji-hyuk, an SS-ranked Esper with a unique constitution, they were practically useless. They alleviated pain and dizziness for a couple of hours at most but didn’t address the root issue.

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The most effective and intensive form of guiding, however, was ‘mucosal guiding’—where contact was made with internal mucous membranes, such as the mouth or more intimate areas, allowing the Guide’s energy to be fully absorbed. While the practice was clinical in nature, it was indistinguishable from… well, sex.

“….”

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Kang Yu-han straddled Seo Ji-hyuk’s hips, carefully observing the man’s unconscious form. Full mucosal guiding wasn’t an option—there were limits even he wouldn’t cross. But some level of deeper guiding was unavoidable if he wanted to ease Seo Ji-hyuk’s pain.

After a moment’s hesitation, Kang Yu-han lowered himself onto Seo Ji-hyuk’s heated body, burying his face into the man’s broad neck. The contact felt overwhelming—unfamiliar, suffocating, and unbearably hot.

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‘This is just work. It’s only work.’

He pressed his lips to Seo Ji-hyuk’s shoulders, his firm chest, and the ridges of his abdomen, one soft kiss at a time. His only previous guiding experience had been a single event, so he relied on textbook knowledge. Still, he could feel it: the oppressive shadow of unpurified energy inside Seo Ji-hyuk was beginning to seep into him. Slowly, it was cleansed and returned to its source.

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He kept his touch gentle, careful not to leave any marks. Occasionally, his tongue brushed against Seo Ji-hyuk’s skin as he worked, hoping against hope that the man wouldn’t wake up. Kang Yu-han also brought his lips closer to more sensitive areas, where mucosal contact was needed to maximize the guiding effect.

The wet sounds of his actions echoed in the empty room, making his ears burn with embarrassment. His own body betrayed him, heat pooling in uncomfortable places.

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‘Damn it.’

The natural response of his body made him feel humiliated. He was ‘aroused’—physically responding to the situation in ways he’d rather not think about. The shame of being turned on by Seo Ji-hyuk, of harboring buried feelings while outwardly maintaining a cold, professional demeanor, left him feeling like a hypocrite.

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But just for now… I want to touch him a little more.

What had started as a clinical task was slipping into something else entirely. Overwhelmed by his rising emotions, Kang Yu-han found himself brushing against Seo Ji-hyuk’s muscular thigh, pressing his face into the man’s solid chest. He moved slightly, grinding his hips as he tried to stifle the burning tension inside.

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Finally, the tension reached a breaking point, and Kang Yu-han shuddered as he spilled himself against Seo Ji-hyuk’s thigh.

Seo Ji-hyuk’s breathing eventually evened out, and his expression softened into one of calm. His hazy gaze cleared, and the tension in his body faded as clarity returned.

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“…”

It was a relief that Seo Ji-hyuk hadn’t woken up. If he’d seen this mess, I’d have died of humiliation.

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Did it work, though? Kang Yu-han reached out to check Seo Ji-hyuk’s forehead. Feeling the cooled skin beneath his fingers, he let out a sigh and began putting his clothes back on. As he made his way to his own bed, his legs trembled, and cold sweat ran down his back.

Dealing with an Esper of Seo Ji-hyuk’s caliber was an exhausting ordeal. Even just holding and guiding him had left Kang Yu-han feeling like he’d run a marathon.

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“Phew…”

Yet, in this center, Kang Yu-han’s presence was irreplaceable. He was the only one in the country capable of properly guiding Seo Ji-hyuk.

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Outwardly, Kang Yu-han seemed like just another Esper, but he was a rare exception—a Guide who could assist only Seo Ji-hyuk. This peculiarity was known only to a handful of upper-level staff and himself.

When Kang Yu-han had volunteered to assist Seo Ji-hyuk, the higher-ups had celebrated. He was the perfect safeguard against the catastrophic fallout of Seo Ji-hyuk losing control. Kang Yu-han could calm him down and preserve one of the most powerful Espers in existence.

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If only that were the end of it. But, as with all things, there was a cost.

Guiding a rampaging Seo Ji-hyuk came with a 99% chance of death for Kang Yu-han. The risk was immense, the return potentially invaluable. Despite countless simulations, the research team’s conclusion never wavered: an SS-ranked Esper’s full meltdown would inevitably result in Kang Yu-han’s death if he attempted to handle it.

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Even with this knowledge, Kang Yu-han had willingly volunteered. He’d signed a waiver stating he accepted death as a potential outcome of his mission and submitted a plan to study and guide Seo Ji-hyuk before reporting back.

His only condition was that Seo Ji-hyuk never learn of these arrangements. It was the one thing Kang Yu-han had insisted on.

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Lying down, Kang Yu-han closed his eyes. His vision faded to black, and he quickly succumbed to sleep.

* * *

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Several hours passed.

Kang Yu-han awoke with a start, his breathing labored as if something were pressing down on him. Groggily, he opened his eyes and saw the shadow of a man looming over him.

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What the—

Even in his hazy state, a chill ran down his spine. Instinctively, he tried to sit up, but the man grabbed both of his wrists. The memory of being restrained by that junior officer the day before flashed through his mind, and he reflexively flung his arms out.

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“Ugh!”

A muffled groan came from nearby. Blinking, Kang Yu-han realized he had accidentally flung his pillow, which had landed squarely on Seo Ji-hyuk’s head as he lay on the adjacent bed. A quick glance around the room revealed no other intruder.

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“…It was just a dream.”

Rubbing his face, Kang Yu-han checked the clock. It was only 4 a.m.—still a couple of hours until he had to leave for work. Realizing it would be a good idea to start drafting his guiding report, he moved to his desk and powered on his laptop.

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A low yawn broke the silence as Seo Ji-hyuk stirred awake.

“Who the hell threw a pillow at me?” he muttered.

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“…Sorry. It wasn’t intentional.”

“Don’t apologize. It’s creepy when you act polite.”

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His usual abrasive tone was oddly reassuring. Kang Yu-han exhaled in relief and looked away. Seo Ji-hyuk stretched, then frowned as a puzzled expression crossed his face.

“This doesn’t make sense…”
TL/N: Sorry i had to censor the smut I tried being close i can be to smutty scenes but… i tried

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