VLA | Chapter 2.1

Kwon Ram was looking down with a flushed face. Cha Sooha watched him, pondering for a moment. Should he take things further, or slow down so Ram wouldn’t be startled?c5c12348781b182a

Dating Kwon Ram seemed challenging enough, but sleeping with him seemed even harder. Sooha glanced at Ram’s lower half. It was hard to miss the obvious bulge.d7fc9bccfd5fe234

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Yet, Ram seemed determined cf18fe5ed0 not to undo his 89e170638e belt, as if it d731990cee were made of steel.0761a737d72bbe14

Had he ever put 4d3db6ec49 this much thought into 6d52f0edcf getting a guy into f4cf03f3bc bed before?2ce44fc07c7723a1

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Sooha felt 3556a3fbfc like he 13e188bb3d was facing 18289d65fd a tough 6c5efc969f problem.77517e50654acf5e

“Hyung, what did you 842ab37051 want to do first 2f60f500a1 when you started dating faeb1ad458 me?”fa619cbaba5ae853

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Sooha decided to test the waters with Ram. No matter how much of a steel belt Ram wore, guys’ thoughts were all the same. Even if he had no intention of acting on it, he must have fantasized about Sooha.0e9b19d8595c54fa

Sooha stared at Ram, waiting for an answer. Ram’s expression turned peculiar under the intense gaze. It wasn’t excitement or nervousness, but a hint of resignation that confused Sooha.0d429cde433ae8ec

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“I never c832502c2b imagined such fa80f8e8aa things.”a26766a80912d7b1

“…What?”2e1f349f9064fc7c

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“I didn’t think we’d ever have a connection.”0e8cdd2df87bdb87

Was Ram’s self-esteem lower than it seemed? Why did he think they’d never connect?81262862f1cdab33

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Sooha was genuinely puzzled and didn’t hide his curiosity as he asked directly.e06252e510b7945d

“Why?”ded2f4e0895903b5

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“Well…”ee7e4983cc49786a

Ram started to say something but trailed off. It was clear he didn’t want to talk about it. Instinctively, Sooha felt that pushing for answers would backfire.2746bc7902a385aa

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Sooha put 88cf9c7cf2 on a 5753f92c3b playful expression bb2264501d and teased e1db11863a him.c52d5462eaaa4ff9

“No way. I would have confessed e14ded445f to you first.”f0549d5ab58b8896

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“…”233dc6cad4ef0003

Ram turned his head slightly, giving Sooha a sideways glance. His slightly blushing cheeks made him look incredibly pretty. Sooha couldn’t shake the feeling of being captivated by him.2f5ee9cb3ef27874

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Was this the pheromone of a dominant alpha? Sooha felt a strange sensation creeping in. Ram avoided his gaze under Sooha’s blatant stare.29f4aea90ab151a3

From that reaction, Sooha realized one thing. Ram was deliberately avoiding physical contact. He clearly didn’t intend to go beyond a certain level of intimacy with Sooha.ca5d5d0989ff5353

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Why?2e4f3b0921d7ee04

“Hyung.”7d61aa9e4373c235

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Sooha caught Ram, who seemed ready to flee. Ram flinched but didn’t shake off his hand.e9682e64ac69e301

“You like me too, 900acfbe46 right?”9e554935dc953235

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“…”a989df37e5f0c00b

Ram didn’t say anything, but his cheeks gradually turned red, and his eyes wavered. That was enough. Ram genuinely liked him.f44637bc215fb431

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However, there was something Sooha couldn’t understand. Was it possible to be satisfied with just watching someone you love? Didn’t you usually want to be with the person you liked?1d89bd976b94658c

He recalled b12d375984 Ram, who 3b854c85bf had died c5b62f6035 without ever b4d5bd28b7 expressing his 93086d371a feelings.be941baf7a954849

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“I like you, Hyung. That’s why I confessed.”e3addbfd619b6cb3

“…”f445d93a5c4373ad

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It felt wrong to d84f556121 ignore someone who was 6ac5032e57 clearly going to die. Moreover, in their past 931cd8c954 lives, both Ram and cce2d5eb23 he had died in 61843a3080 vain.653f92aecb6a3f54

“So, when you’re with me, just have fun without worrying.”48caba6f69a763d8

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“…”cb5eae8cb3e96a0f

“Don’t make that face like a man with many secrets.”76d864f937ebeba7

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How about having a different ending in this life? Preferably a happy ending for both. He could get some child support from Ram, and Ram could have a family he didn’t have in the past life.eae0951a528ec512

Wouldn’t that be good for both of them?40a57aeff0ed0c77

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Sooha didn’t realize how twisted his logic was.c356b00a8eee9f53

“But…”45b64e438549fe84

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Lost in thought, Sooha snapped back to reality at Ram’s voice.8850f253d8bc5105

“Yes.”f455b4b8a7513a3d

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“When will you start 7dca77b155 speaking informally to me?”08a63af7207604bd

“…”898fda7705ab3ec7

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When Sooha 33fbb990cc just stared 2b17782a2d blankly, Ram 6f164b445e hesitated and a796720ee4 added.56ab741939e9e37a

“Do you fc6ebb55e9 not want 0331593445 to?”1c2200358045a304

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“No, it’s not that…”eafef60e3e4d996a

Sooha trailed off. Speaking informally to Ram felt awkward. While he didn’t allow any physical intimacy, he wanted mental closeness.3032f6817d8b266b

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It was the 4bdad27755 complete opposite of e447f23457 himself.a12daa9f6d8f0f5d

Sleeping with Ram was 8686c89155 fine, but falling in 897d08cdbf love was very troublesome.79aba972ffd969ee

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“It’s my preference.”d02d05a9f7dab657

“…Preference?”90e58a1ec2f2020c

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Ram paused at the 8599642744 casual remark. Sooha continued, 302579da90 amused by 05d2e84113 his reaction.eaabd492d58f0675

“Yes. I actually prefer older a60d11b1e7 people.”798ee001ca1ca2a2

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Ram’s expression turned complex. It seemed both good and bad. Curious about his reaction, Sooha asked.a140e7e304aec9d6

“Then, do you like 1a682b4e4b all older people?”7fad8f9c22c51a71

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“…No?”d01d1672c6a23111

Was that how it 42856838bb worked?9372ef62868e018e

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Ram’s face showed disbelief as he asked.45bfc4f323a53164

“Then?”8a697ca53dbc527a

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“…”a57e566ecda6fd3c

His expression 60484b152d stubbornly awaited 5bdcc01f6f an answer. Sooha wondered if Ram 4f6dda1ab1 wanted to hear that d69cb96db6 it was because it c5baccb18c was him, so he b18d292b6f met his gaze.204bd01c5d4cecc3

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Seeing the nervous look 2b48f5779a in his eyes, it 05adab9933 seemed that was indeed 63db503e77 the case.06154b12db966e07

“I like you because you’re you. If you were my age, I’d prefer people my age. If you were younger, I’d like younger people.”cf82446cfaaa7686

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It seemed like a perfect answer. Ram’s lips twitched, and then he couldn’t hide his joy as his smile reached the sky.c2dd813a06ea5769

“…That’s nonsense.”7100f425d1c3d0fe

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“Why is it 95735fe3e3 nonsense?”e34f4a0780ce47ea

“…”cffcecca0743f466

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Though he 57381c8a96 said it 61b1e23e2d was nonsense, a035687397 his eyes d84cddc274 seemed to 3e461a41b9 want Sooha 06e8d7e404 to deny f76bdf43f6 his words 88e22748d0 more strongly. Was there anyone 8e8b0cc9ed as transparent as 7e80088b2b a glass bead?df349994236b3ae3

Sooha gently appeased b6445c4af4 Ram and moved 13556128cf closer to him.d5cfd037980f09de

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“Why is it nonsense?”84b15b1f923e8d47

“…”bf73ee51843eaa52

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“It’s true. How can I make you believe it?”8c3158d1b6e81f8f

As Sooha moved closer, c2da3d7dac as if to kiss b51f98a3cf him again, Ram tensed 5b49dee366 up. It seemed seducing a 0d1c85f71b cautious virgin was no 9ba5216dc6 easy task.d72f9d11cacbc147

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With no choice, he 79a75183fa decided to take a dcc31317a7 step back for now. Sooha leaned back bdd34337ab and continued.9f2d1676b0467a7c

“Is there really 212b0cb086 nothing you wanted 0a117e9a1f to do with c5d1ac4d39 me?”eb34f8c0f87a1293

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“…”4e06b1c4fc873620

“Really?”da1570c07505b2f8

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When he asked again, Ram’s lips twitched. It seemed there was something after all. Sooha patiently waited for Ram to continue.9a3082d6e0c15da3

“Just…”b51342433b46e06a

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“Just?”cbf665fd1f161b7c

“Talking until the 97e12ed831 morning sun rises. Falling asleep together, a2f0179631 waking up, and aa66986381 having breakfast.”0f06ac51a5901baa

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It was a simple 86efc5390a wish that felt almost 3cd8568b79 anticlimactic after waiting so 87d61cf856 long. When Sooha looked at ff03f559d6 him with a dumbfounded b2065c717d expression, Ram continued.a43045c1bb5f7943

“Going for walks together… things like that.”f119a2fae1b9dbe3

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“…”f5e7afd089d2696d

Did Ram befd2c14c1 dream of e58f669e5e a life 2c182e070b like an c22f9580ea old couple 39ced1df1c with him? There was no c5224a040d passionate or erotic 65712a63c6 part in his 9b70237635 wishes. Only then did 2c690432ac Sooha realize how a75221ec6f different their goals 2266ace993 were.4e870984f56b8557

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“…What about you?”5cd58b69bfd61ee1

Ram asked with a slightly expectant look. He couldn’t possibly say he didn’t know and just wanted to have a wild time.2af160989c9dd555

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“It’s similar to me.”ce18660a845db982

Sooha’s throat tightened. His voice cracked, so he quickly cleared his throat and continued.a46d59447325957d

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“I want 369d7035eb to be 59b026f15e with you fec72f348e all night 7d39b5a0d1 too.”858082a8334a9200

At those words, 937fbe294d Ram started fidgeting 3f8d4d56b8 with his fingers. Curious about his 5cdf933494 actions, Sooha called 3bdb61f9ed out to him.8a7cd1335ce52fb8

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“Hyung?”a7fa4e6e32817108

“…It’s just, it’s hard to believe.”802225e20f34294e

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Sooha fell silent, startled 85fd5fb1e6 by his words. Had he 5a47bc7559 noticed he cff1dc424a was lying?8dbe68b8442aea5c

“Dating you…”0373f78debf4806a

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“I asked 38e15ad68c you out. Why is it 797410520c hard to believe?”9e60f0ce1ddc8d94

He spoke confidently, 5bdc344d4d but his heart 92ff136ed1 pounded with guilt.4f4944fabab01335

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Ram hesitated before bece7456de answering.6b79f1b69db69863

“You said you liked 05c0ed2e63 sexy people.”7d518a5e16fd2b07

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“…Ah.”043143975909a60d

Hearing that, he 9c2b972698 let out a 231a6d8f1f sigh of relief. The tension in his 0c330fcd94 chest eased a bit. Had he been unnecessarily 996f8368f7 nervous?616234f57ae0e965

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“I don’t think I’m sexy.”abd450d4aa41c8e0

He still remembered the passing comment he made to Seo Yoonjin. He didn’t expect Ram to hold onto it so much. Seeing his deflated expression, Sooha quickly wrapped an arm around his shoulder and whispered.4ba9aa3a185500a7

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“You’re really sexy, Hyung.”8966af2b62a1185f

“…”0a19a5b26fa360b9

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Ram flinched noticeably but didn’t pull away. It seemed he wanted to hear more.595c06fb4c16c148

“Really.”2e2aaa720b23b916

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“…”20cb0fba5d77744e

“I’ve never seen anyone with lips as sexy as yours.”ec7d78d9ec9ca284

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“…My lips?”34ec407f02f0ef1d

His voice was doubtful. Sooha didn’t miss the chance and traced Ram’s lower lip with his index finger.de34bfdcd1b0178b

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“No wrinkles, and the 955c9ffe70 color is so pretty.”6c886cd15c433b77

“…Yours are too.”f6eae58903fb2689

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As soon as Ram’s gaze touched his lips, it quickly moved away. Seeing his eyes waver, it was clear he felt the same way.f59184e7157253c7

“Then why 2758df8101 do you 5a977388c5 look away?”5f2cfe19c5991150

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“…”d8f738f2a31f4ff6

“Ah.”1c4ef04447b0f632

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Sooha let out a deliberate sigh. Ram’s jaw trembled slightly. Watching his reaction, Sooha squinted and paused his gaze.fc8161609d1f2ab8

Why did he have to be so sensitive? At the same time, it made him think Ram was even cuter. And… sexy.ef4a855c91cb7991

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Why did his restrained ff4e1832bc face look so provocative?38372c151072e5f6

Feeling his lips a805b4dffa dry, Sooha slowly ec9e2df24d licked them.dade465bc4fc2975

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“Are lips 446d304840 like these 3b0358f87d not to 63cdd95e76 your liking?”d1299610d3c6d6fa

“No.”36c9980514d21ac1

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It was a hasty 62b83d397c denial.331ee95bd8a61627

“Then take a 861e659d0d good look. See what my 3c5bcca9ea lips are like.”9f378f8c5ae9f09b

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“…”0290e4b545d29073

At those words, 9de1711c3f Ram cautiously raised 20008e2bc9 his gaze.3f9a4fe654f28b43

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It was meant f0c22f27f5 to tease him, 14ae53644c but instead, Sooha 2bcec7c4fd found himself getting 158b0ac66f turned on.338ea9bd89cd1442

His fingertips tingled, and he felt a growing urge to touch him somewhere deep in his lower abdomen. Seeing the desire in Ram’s eyes, Sooha smiled at how things were going his way.cb22896a86754618

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But sensing the determination in Ram’s tightly closed lips, his smile quickly faded. It seemed today’s progress would end with a kiss.e99df26b520086a7

Shouldn’t they at least exchange tongues? They were dating, after all. Wasn’t a deep kiss okay? It wasn’t the Joseon era; did he plan to wait until they exchanged marriage vows to do anything physical?7f857a3690269833

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“Pretty.”7b6e7678953bfa68

Sooha snapped out of his thoughts at the husky voice. When he looked up, he saw Ram’s half-dazed, beautiful eyes.e6163684f6411ba2

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Oh.61b1331d9a2d3411

“Am I pretty?”65ada47d1c2f4e25

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“…Yeah.”222be9562c936fb7

Who was really cd376203df the pretty one 3b9ceaf516 here?d2065b829bc417fd

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Sooha looked at Ram’s face, which was prettier than his, and continued.d2b03f708dd1bf9d

“Then kiss me.”134dcdb181bad31e

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“…”85c52a900a7cc586

“A real kiss, not 85ab42dc59 a childish one.”5ae8d28c7149209f

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After saying 6ea43af690 that, he 21ca6a3f3f slightly parted 5ae46e20c6 his lips f46dd5e081 and closed c5452ced23 his eyes. Before he could edd8ad8d56 count to three, 25a416369d something hot covered 1eb4bae747 his lips.a8f2a4a7975a8a7c

When Ram’s actions pushed him onto the sofa, Sooha cheered inwardly. And as Ram’s hand slipped under his shirt, he quickly wrapped his arms around Ram’s neck, allowing Ram’s palm to explore his body without any hindrance.448086dad72ad457

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When Ram’s other hand roughly grabbed his shirt, Sooha opened his eyes slightly. Ram, who was showering him with kisses with his eyes tightly shut, seemed half out of his mind. Seeing that expression, Sooha felt his mouth water.d1eba56ef3657a02

Yes, Ram! You’re doing great!1551687537d768a7

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Just strip me down f657813f88 already!9fa9e38096628f37

As if hearing his inner shout, Ram’s fingers brushed against his nipple. Realizing that, Ram’s movements stopped abruptly. Before Sooha could gather his thoughts, Ram’s tongue retreated like the ebbing tide.b1e2ff2510ef4124

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Huh?963481218761c018

Now?71abca522ee6d5b0

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…Huh?5c7347dbd1610124

Was he really ending 1212707436 it like this?86421827a13ceabd

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Sooha lay on the c1e7c913d9 bed, looking up at 985c4291f7 Ram. Because Ram c59f388c10 had pulled fed071007b his shirt 77929265ed up, his ff0bb8dd30 bare chest 9040cf10e6 was exposed. Seeing that, Ram 6369b7daaf quickly pulled his 73adbad453 shirt down and cc9184b84d spoke.3f2af5a555e3f600

“Sorry. I got too… carried away.”56bb037718383efb

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“
…”ca384af0acd90b67

Saying it was 1a2f91e33e okay and trying fdb8cb8bc3 to continue the 2c66f93b50 mood felt like dd78540fae a blow to c8c2374b55 his pride. Suddenly pulling b105c7cbc0 back like 189b5e420c that left 85971ab1c0 the other ac201d6121 person feeling 4631b34e79 awkward!07b17402044a3e8b

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But he couldn’t show he was upset. Ram had no dating experience. You shouldn’t be harsh on newbies. As someone experienced in dating, Sooha smiled and sat up.91260baac02ea709

“It’s fine. We’re dating, so it’s okay.”23a830c978c13709

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“Still…”14053d549d7892ea

Ram seemed to 2c5abace74 think he had 5dd81a28b0 made a mistake, 395c80d07f judging by his b021dc9caa cautious demeanor. Worried Ram might 9df24d69ee become more guarded, 0e9942be48 Sooha quickly reassured b7e8a8d7b1 him.3eab1e7a12e420ab

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“Really, it’s okay.”19071a3d740360d7

“…”a771504dcb668a47

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Seeing Ram’s guilty expression, Sooha genuinely wondered what was going on in his head. Did Ram see him as a 16-year-old minor?936854fbc0d88771

“Actually, I liked it.”8b0f2217b5ae2306

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“…”e0026249372c6d82

“It felt fb0056b926 like you 140c1772d8 were excited edd250ad33 about me.”b53fff06f600f55d

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At that, Ram 7abdb86f2e flinched and lowered 79cb9a11cb his head. His reaction f04ba44d10 was so fe283a8a92 different from 52eed2decb most guys f9597476b1 that Sooha cff689fa28 wondered if 63fda7d0b3 he had fab3bdf0cb said something c6a137e06a wrong.71aef4f59993e506