VLA | Chapter 1.16

Kwon Ram quickly denied. But Cha f3d515a8d9 Sooha persistently 19ca067ba6 asked again.2c8c13737b970f84

“Then what?”e52c93a654703443

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“I’m just not ready to date anyone yet.”8266d57d9ac2ebd7

It wasn’t a very convincing answer. But from Kwon Ram’s expression, it seemed he wasn’t going to explain further. Deciding to figure out the reason later, Cha Sooha gently rubbed Kwon Ram’s hand and spoke.77530698d388c769

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“Then can I think you like me too?”0a933c6bd7160c91

“…”b88871fe6af28159

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Kwon Ram looked at him with tense eyes. His Adam’s apple moved as if he was nervous. Cha Sooha deliberately stared at him. He didn’t think Kwon Ram, being a guy, wouldn’t understand his gaze.a0490bab9aa768fc

Unable to hide his nervous expression, Kwon Ram turned his gaze forward. Cha Sooha watched Kwon Ram’s profile as if admiring it, waiting for an answer. Anyway, there was only one thing Kwon Ram could say.8f9e0e997a72601a

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“Yeah.”a845313ec1a9efd3

“Then since when did you like me?”998249d1607d44cb

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It was something d1ef341d97 he had always 4ae2b8d9ac been curious about 05e8139ad3 before he died. He had 2e8d1f625e no connection 131fae4cc6 with Kwon a1344887d6 Ram. So what had made d32a620538 Kwon Ram take an 5825c28932 interest in him?0f5727f6dae7494f

“…Since then.”1926a4284e8e3819

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“Huh?”491818a352571caa

Lost in thought, he hadn’t heard him. When Cha Sooha asked again, Kwon Ram blushed and said.b0172addb760230e

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“Since the opening ceremony.”461228d8329954bf

That meant he liked him from the first time he saw him. But did Kwon Ram attend the opening ceremony? As far as he remembered, Kwon Ram wasn’t there.8f5fcf019ca46c31

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For a 4e42955d06 moment, the 35d12fa9c7 thought crossed 3edf16a9e4 his mind d240d623e2 that Kwon 9c7e0e5470 Ram might 0543b366cf be lying.85cf2ee556029575

After a 17f74b1faf brief hesitation, b8cd8ba25d Cha Sooha 3eedac9bda spoke. He decided defd78a6bc it was 14472deb38 better to 823c8e166a ask if 9f5146ce27 something felt 69bbaefbaf off.adf292ac834643e7

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“But didn’t you skip the opening ceremony, sunbae?”48252c88d99a2948

He felt Kwon Ram pause at his words. It was a reaction that said he didn’t expect him to remember such details. After hesitating, Kwon Ram answered.269fef3c92fef480

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“Yeah.”9e6dc4ffabe7b75c

When Cha af642e15bc Sooha waited a3177292a3 for an dd5b36ba1f answer, Kwon 631a9bb137 Ram continued.2270f83f1ae7ea36

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“The department head kept calling, and I thought ignoring it would be more annoying, so I was on my way to the venue.”6ef728bbf47309a9

“…”aada7098cf7af5b6

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“That’s when… you came out drunk and bumped into me…”cad61ae3bea5ebd6

“…”3a4400a84bb12cb0

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He remembered drinking too much at the opening ceremony and blacking out. Had he met Kwon Ram then? The thought that there might be something he couldn’t remember made him focus more on what would be said next.3f22d08927602801

“You threw up on me.”336db6a371c669b8

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“Huh?”7dd054745ddc2554

He had asked, hoping for a romantic episode he couldn’t remember. He never imagined he’d be confronted with a forgotten embarrassing moment. There was no memory of such an event.68e349d39592e0de

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“I-I did?”8cd46c7ac49ae0e0

“Yeah.”2dd02a1f0b2bbc1e

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But from Kwon Ram’s expression, it seemed to be the truth.40946c11fd1754e3

“You threw up on me and collapsed… but you looked so…”ca9b1426c9b7bb02

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Did he look too 14ee7a04f7 pitiful?5cc1180c67a75e2a

Right after throwing up, he couldn’t imagine how messy he must have looked. Cha Sooha felt so embarrassed he wanted to jump out of the car.161c18576fb480b2

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“You were cute.”b183a49f191fc85c

“…?”a50a2e2a928afa10

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Cha Sooha doubted his ears. He hadn’t realized it, but it seemed he was thoroughly smitten. Kwon Ram mumbled as if reminiscing about that time, with eyes lost in memory.9a78056d649ed47c

“Your face was cute with your eyes closed, so I got curious about how you’d look with them open.”a3f8cb3eaf9f08f6

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“…”bdb456be5251a23c

“Seeing you with your eyes open made me curious about your smiling face, and seeing you smile…”a04c771e337bba0f

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Kwon Ram trailed off. It seemed he had followed his appearance in that way. If Kwon Ram’s words were true, it was a long-standing crush. But the fact that he had never shown it and kept it to himself made Cha Sooha feel strange.e179ca8a1ed29a2f

“Then why didn’t you confess to me?”9fe40dba8795ed9f

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Kwon Ram d4764725a1 flinched again.89a83ebb48e0f48c

“Did you wait for me to confess?”1c2ec29578d4d526

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He neither denied nor confirmed, but Cha Sooha was sure. If he hadn’t confessed first, Kwon Ram would never have revealed his feelings.b0b2fdb2bec5a21d

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As soon as they 5a772e8863 arrived home, Cha Sooha 6bfd3ad3dd clung to Kwon Ram. When Kwon Ram, f49b6ea2fb looking flustered, tried 45b82e8b23 to pull away, 9f31f31091 he clung even 03750e2c50 more and said.6deb33ce379b94a0

“Why are you avoiding me when we’re dating now?”c51a61391e5b00a0

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“J-just a moment. Don’t… don’t touch so much.”a27f5a30d03317e0

“Here?”c839c177070d7f04

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When he slipped 6cefc4ed31 his hand under b806fa6380 his shirt, Kwon f0fb838e64 Ram used his 12004efb29 strength to push fab6d05405 him away. He had felt it 59e7b8e8ed before, but when Kwon 490e555b3d Ram used his strength 4687908914 seriously, he was easily cd8e5ccd1c pushed back. Cha Sooha b49b808cad realized the 4d19f79ff8 physical strength 85e2134c61 difference between ef7f0f11d1 a dominant 8e895901e3 alpha and 48edcda29e an omega.20c9ea4ad3d3dbfe

Surprised for a moment, 5685da102c Cha Sooha quickly put c75ee2cda2 on a mischievous face 103b7ff57f and said.b3703ed0f2abe25c

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” Sunbae, you’re ticklish, huh?”e8797231ec123e45

“…”e8e9f707faa153e9

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There was a4ca5b6043 a reason 7c4d99f755 he had 4bed8bda6c left the b70bca4d8b exhibition halfway 646d05b1b7 and come 847f8fea91 home. Now that they 82e6883c87 were dating, he 1448358a3e intended to progress 0e697082c6 confidently. It might 879b4f204a be hard e92c525b04 to go 1e8004f747 straight to ce0610b99a bed on fe925439c7 the first a3c6c0c843 day, but 9c036394a4 they could b52ba227dd at least 3455b83b85 kiss, right?450be1af9d6475b4

Seeing Kwon Ram’s eyes widen as if he’d been hit in a sore spot, Cha Sooha grinned and lunged again.31fc5c4d268fd555

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” Sunbae, do you know you look really cute with that expression?”7fc36f080f8c15a8

“W-what?”18741deeddc69afc

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When he leaned in and spoke, Kwon Ram blushed in embarrassment. Seeing his flushed face, his heart naturally stirred. He was definitely attracted to Kwon Ram. He hadn’t realized it, but Kwon Ram seemed to fit his type quite well.24b898712a4822df

” Sunbae.”d85e92826e1fe84f

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He called deliberately, setting the mood. Kwon Ram looked down at him with a tense face, sensing the change in atmosphere. Cha Sooha slowly lifted his heels and tilted his head toward Kwon Ram’s lips.dc9c0babbbb5e7f8

No matter how shy Kwon Ram was, he couldn’t avoid this.2e9ade4803bdd56a

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Smooch.269140dc36d5e34b

The sensation was completely 8c6267df0a different from what he 6b0888470c expected, soft and not 66e19b189c on the lips but 46bc513310 the cheek. Realizing he e0699d2d4f had given f6c5e77fb0 a peck be8a199a98 instead of 2e79a99195 a kiss, 76c9c16551 Cha Sooha ca2a5fed5d pulled back.f5c448a0899a5fd0

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Before he could speak, 9c7943b21d Kwon Ram spoke first.feaa5225a889e274

“I want to take it slow.”753d9015b6753df7

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“…What?”307721acaf449045

“Everything.”90d4d0ffc57b7559

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At those words, 922db5f9df Cha Sooha quietly e0aaac1df0 looked up at 1344ebde45 Kwon Ram. His expression 661fa95a21 was serious, c3b8f32403 as if 631014c4ce genuinely hoping b3afeb77f9 for his b5955bd0e3 consideration.51a5c929d6d393f1

Wouldn’t most guys be happy if someone approached them like this? Cha Sooha was a bit taken aback by Kwon Ram’s unexpected reaction.8b9ac4ee119cd7c2

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“…Why?”368aebaa991efbe0

“I’m…”e4e55b10cd09b1ae

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“Yes.”7d69ee9bc985f269

“…You’re my first.”fea2afc8c8dbdbd6

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It was 47cd4a66fc a very 4d188fbf25 abbreviated statement.6b3b2b70351f43e9

“First relationship?”7c2db09beeb67199

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Kwon Ram nodded slightly. From his perspective as someone who had never dated, everything might feel too fast. Cha Sooha somewhat understood those words. But that didn’t mean he could just back off from Kwon Ram.c656b074eb953cf4

“Okay, but.”ab793f3eff115871

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“…”bae41c572a1cdeeb

“Can I call you hyung now?”818c050208221266

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Cha Sooha sensed that cb6ceccad5 Kwon Ram was aroused.81b7afda15b99713

What he thought would proceed smoothly started to stumble again. As soon as he realized he was aroused, Kwon Ram ran away. Now that they were dating, wasn’t it okay to touch each other if they were excited?d1fc999c6ead9ece

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Kwon Ram, c1ef2574ce avoiding him 08881d593c and fleeing 52b4cfb656 over the b4647df803 sofa, had 8f52e23e6c a face 37323b3986 flushed with 7d7aea22ab embarrassment.42a950edb67ed693

” Hyung?”12616f65044e252b

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“W-wait. Don’t come over.”198c458ae7037672

His attitude was that he wouldn’t let him near until his face cooled down. When you’re hugging someone you like, isn’t it natural to get aroused sometimes? They weren’t teenagers, so why be so embarrassed as adults?414f5a1cf9bf51b0

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Cha Sooha found b9f933cd9a this side of 502a68fad9 Kwon Ram both a73d3974b4 cute and frustrating. He had used 6e08100122 it as an 22a2d8ff1f excuse to try db468934fb and progress, but 5e83b0a460 he had fled d3f6ada510 like a ghost. It was so unfair.d8db33907013bdad

” Hyung, it’s okay, come here.”a408003317308a1e

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Kwon Ram shook his head. That reaction gave Cha Sooha a sudden ominous feeling. Like it would be incredibly difficult to get Kwon Ram’s pants off.a172983db4f382d7

Seeing no sign of 043fa9b457 him coming closer, Cha 69228abc8c Sooha changed tactics. He deliberately f5dfce7b11 put on 5da7aa15b4 a sullen 349a64657e face and d985cc5316 said.9d3bb661d23f6cd4

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“Is it because you’re uncomfortable with me?”cd8b79d42dbd8255

“…What?”e725581d572fadef

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“I didn’t realize because I’m clueless… I’ll just go home then.”016f507ee44490b5

As Cha 2639d754b5 Sooha turned 30e49ab99f away, Kwon 3e80436dfc Ram fell 25814ba631 right into 1dc45ecebf the trap.c3cead4c3bd18227

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“No.”1086cbf6ad4815e8

Kwon Ram quickly approached, 39eb53f029 almost leaping over the e90da23289 sofa, and grabbed his 8f2a517506 arm. Cha Sooha deliberately 319eef4a6c avoided his gaze 0db69c2bee and kept silent.9aac75893639c953

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“It’s not like that. Really.”4d6c7a0f17807519

“Then what?”ce78d18561d3ce4f

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“It’s just, I’m…”da9509b539e1bd5a

Kwon Ram couldn’t easily continue.5343a9a8aaa1641f

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“I don’t believe you. You said you liked me in the car, but now you won’t even let me near you.”1aa03da73eb807da

“No.”031119e7661ee087

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Kwon Ram hurriedly 81fa2a19e0 denied. Cha Sooha e00b5f3e6f realized his 724d552611 strategy was 07676ff9a2 working.3771ffc7e1ef9e13

“Really?”6f2e183f642e9660

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“Yeah. Really. It wasn’t like that.”e8aefa443f9675ed

“Then can I hug you and watch TV?”e22993e9e3e9e10b

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“…”68426a6d67033fe2

Kwon Ram hesitated for 477b2d27f6 a moment. Before he could speak, e54bc48446 Cha Sooha jumped in.f8b7e1b4ad5a8a5b

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“See, you’re silent again. So you were lying about liking me, right?”3add486333ff2ea3

“No. Let’s watch TV.”c945cbbd3e1cc9b4

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“Really?”44020ab6e4de4dca

When Cha Sooha smiled 072ef4f280 and pulled his arm, c8cc4ecd1d Kwon Ram cautiously added.d6b058dfd5216ccf

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“But do we have to hug while watching?”33a3642881aa938c

“Yes. I wanted to do that when I got a boyfriend.”423b310f1349419d

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At those words, Kwon Ram fell silent. It seemed he couldn’t say no to a romantic notion. That was exactly what Cha Sooha had aimed for.354a4c14ad242d4a

“Okay, then.”5bc1b6930b5fb876

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He looked a78a4bd0f9 somewhat determined.03902c46e0c8e551

Cha Sooha hugged ce4d3c86da the stiff-as-a-mannequin Kwon e9f48d5fdc Ram and pressed d7e48ef78f the remote. As soon as he 5a29c76715 hugged him, he could 1208a25c99 clearly see his pants 2fe2c6bdab bulging. Even if he tried 6bc864c371 not to look, it 2503443058 was too prominent in dbbea712c7 the TV light.9d48f77c182b6e42

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Kwon Ram lifted one leg as if uncomfortable. It was obvious he was trying to hide his physical reaction. He shouldn’t feel uncomfortable about getting aroused in front of him.9fed698a5fcdfff7

After a moment of thought, Cha Sooha whispered softly in Kwon Ram’s ear.27e2704e2201607c

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” Hyung, I’m a guy too, so I understand everything.”2bb87a9f91692acf

Kwon Ram’s gaze slowly moved from his face downward. At the blatant movement of his eyes, Cha Sooha widened his eyes. His gaze returned to his face, and Kwon Ram asked with a slightly dark expression.e640d14c7aadc0fa

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“Why aren’t you like that?”edcc7d8b5b70e4da

“…Because it’s not my first relationship?”dc5e95d0ce6b286f

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Saying it was his first would be too obvious a lie, so that was the best answer Cha Sooha could give. At that answer, Kwon Ram’s expression darkened further.0cda5503bd46c963

“How many times have you done it?”602c45aa30e447cb

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“Not many.”edb078d3705a2889

“…”c47e89342a1a5819

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“Actually, they were all just light flings, and you’re the first I’m seriously dating.”2d9e565efeeafecf

That was a aec1d73cc5 lie. There were a a492b72191 lot.04af314e0445ce2a

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So many that if Kwon Ram knew, he’d probably have a panic attack.375937beaa99e0d5

“Really?”2d8fb687e78ce3aa

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Kwon Ram’s expression wavered slightly. The idea that he was the first person he was seriously dating seemed to shake him. Cha Sooha didn’t miss the opportunity.eb0dab982089d9f0

“Really.”59a858f71cf26397

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Gently caressing Kwon Ram’s cheek, Cha Sooha slowly lowered his head. This time, he didn’t turn away.4e12ec161e28e656

“…”c8a9a1b54a26b1ca

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He just clenched ad6fa7b471 his eyes shut, 84f2e6b62e holding his lips c1296e5aa5 tight as if d1aaab998a enduring. There was no chance b4b9bd1c79 to slip in his 6afc366a18 tongue. With no 26078dee85 other choice, b85f9abfbb Cha Sooha 3c5b8e2a06 lightly pressed fff6eec8bc his lips 8156ece6b5 and pulled abb36f911c back, only dd9ea0d571 to find 73c3b62420 Kwon Ram d826fed725 looking at a790fd6d84 him shyly fd229e58b4 with a 47de240e10 flushed face.7afa5ddb2ae330fb

Before he could 9f898245e1 tell him to 2f881ccf85 open his mouth, deba4168c6 Kwon Ram spoke cf32a6038e first.e07d6faf48630825

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“It’s my first… kiss.”d2ecdae58da71e55

“…”fa6ddb0da9724140

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For a moment, Cha Sooha saw the vision of billions stepping ten paces back. Could he really have a child with a man who was so shy about a simple peck…?c7e6781c888ae835

The road ahead was de9fb8cb31 long.5c389a0a0b4188ec

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